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'One thing you didn't mention was putting RV antifreeze in the drains. Otherwise, the water in the drain traps will freeze. If you decide to run antifreeze through the water system, as suggested by others (after bypassing the water heater), that will take care of the drains, but if not, you will nee...

'I believe any specific conclusion about overloading diode-based isolators depends on one thing which we probably can't know: Exactly how did the isolator manufacturer determine the listed "max. capacity"? It probably depends on both the capacities of the individual diodes and on the total...

'I can agree that a 120A isolator will *probably* not burn out when used with a 130A alternator, but if I correctly understand your argument below, it appears you are saying that some of the current used by engine accessories doesn't "count". This is incorrect, since ALL of the alternator ...

'Hi Gary. How does the aluminum prevent a good ground? Is the aluminum not connected to the frame? Aluminum is a sufficiently good conductor. Bill Halberstadt --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "gary_wolfer" wrote: > > I am trying to install a ham radio in my coach. I couldn-t get a goo...

'There is no air in your propane tank, unless it was never properly purged. The vent valve does not help your tank become more filled. When your tank gets near empty, it has a small amount of LP liquid, and the rest is LP vapor. The filling process pumps in liquid LP, and as the tank fills, the vapo...

'I am a long time member of the CATRVClub and consider myself familiar with CAT RV engines. I have assisted with a complete teardown of my 3126E CAT engine in Central America (under adverse conditions), and do all my own maintenance. Therefore, I will go further than "seriously doubt", and...

'I seriously doubt that a CAT diesel engine has any oil thermostat, but you might want to ask that question over at the CATRVClub forum: Bill Halberstadt 2003 Safari Cheetah, CAT 3126E --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, dddugger9@... wrote: > > Jim, I have a cummins 300HP. engine, I'm sure Cat ha...

'Jim, I agree that Safari probably never included a fan clutch on their motor homes. However, I believe it was more due to cost than effectiveness. A rear radiator design doesn't get as much "ram air" as a front radiator, but does get enough for a fan clutch to be a good idea. For instance...

'I think for plain water the boiling point number for the 15# entry should be 257 rather than 272. However, remember also that since we use an ethylene glycol mixture at about a 50/50 ratio, the starting point for this table at sea level pressure (no cap) is actually about 230 degrees, and the numbe...

'I'll bet you could get more specific help if you tell us what kind of coach you have. Bill Halberstadt 2003 Safari Cheetah Currently in Gros Morme NP, Newfoundland Get Walmart overnight parking info at: --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, John Milliard wrote: > > I had the carpet in my coach clea...