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Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-21-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By treimche
Maybe someone can help make sense of something I...

Maybe someone can help make sense of something I tried. The last 2 times I emptied the black tank, I had the g/f flush the toilet while I opened the black tank drain valve. This has eliminated at...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-10-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By treimche
In that diagram, the 2 #11s would be the drain...

In that diagram, the 2 #11s would be the drain from the shower and the drain from the bathroom sink?

So if the pipe going up to the roof vent, or the roof vent itself is plugged somehow, would...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-09-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By treimche
I can definitely try your trick for sealing off...

I can definitely try your trick for sealing off those 2 air admittance valves. The smell doesn't ONLY come from that vent by the door, but that's where it seems strongest. The bathroom will stink...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-09-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By treimche
I have tested my theory by only draining the gray...

I have tested my theory by only draining the gray tank, and there is no smell from the gray tank when I have to dump it. But a few minutes after dumping the black tank, its like I jumped into a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-09-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By treimche
I rinse probably 10-20 extra gallons of water...

I rinse probably 10-20 extra gallons of water through the black tank each time I empty it. Then I close the black tank valve and pump 10-15 gallons into the black tank and drain again. I have used...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-09-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By treimche
To answer all of your questions: Yes the gray...

To answer all of your questions:
Yes the gray tank is closed when dumping black tank.
Yes the gray tank valve is in its original location upstream from the "y" where the black and gray join.
Yes...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-04-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By treimche
Reviving this. The smell seems to be coming out...

Reviving this. The smell seems to be coming out of the area underneath the sink and it smells really strong by this vent that is next to the doorway. If there were pics of how the black tank...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-18-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By treimche
I’m definitely not sure they batteries are good....

I’m definitely not sure they batteries are good. They’re only 3 years old but they were low on water and had very dirty terminals. I’ve had my battery maintainer on them for the past week or so in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-18-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By treimche
I did verify that the small purple wire from the...

I did verify that the small purple wire from the dash switch was triggering the battery mode solenoid, therefore the solenoid was bad. I ran to Napa and grabbed a new ST80 solenoid courtesy of this...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-16-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By treimche
Just completed another test that might be another...

Just completed another test that might be another answer, or else even more confusion. I started the RV engine and let it idle. Measuring voltage on the chassis battery side of the battery mode...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-16-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By treimche
Well now that my batteries have a good charge,...

Well now that my batteries have a good charge, when I flip the generator start switch, as soon as I do that, I lose power to the air conditioners and fridge. None of the circuit breakers pop though....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-14-2023, 07:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By treimche
On the subject of the converter/charger, I yanked...

On the subject of the converter/charger, I yanked it out last night and pulled the cover off this morning to take a peek inside. The glass fuse is good, but I think the circuit board is toast. You...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-14-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By treimche
I highlighted a sentence you wrote, which really...

I highlighted a sentence you wrote, which really helps. My generator will not start. Later I will try flipping the Aux battery switch and starting the generator to see if that works. I'm really...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-13-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By treimche
Very helpful again. Thank you.

Very helpful again. Thank you.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-13-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By treimche
This is the style of vent on the roof of my RV. ...

This is the style of vent on the roof of my RV. Not this exact one, but something similar. I'll have to look at it closely and see if the pipe is still connected to it....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-13-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By treimche
Black Tank Draining Sewer Smell

Can someone help me identify where/how the smell enters the interior of my 1999 Chieftain when I drain the black tank? I have already replaced the wear parts in the toilet with a new flush valve,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-13-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By treimche
Alright finally getting back to this after doing...

Alright finally getting back to this after doing some digging around. On my RV, the battery disconnect relay and battery mode solenoid are in the stairwell behind a cover and a removable panel, very...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-13-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By treimche
Do you have a link to the thermostat you bought? ...

Do you have a link to the thermostat you bought? Or a pic of it?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-10-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By treimche
Les, did you get this figured out? I think if...

Les, did you get this figured out? I think if you follow the links that l1v3fr33ord1 posted you will be able to piece it all together. I had to do this back in May when I bought my 1999 Chieftain...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-05-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By treimche
A/C issue 1999 Chieftain

Looking for a little help with a Coleman AC unit in my 1999 Chieftain. Over the past week the bedroom AC has been running a LOT. I’ve had to slide the temp on the thermostat up over 85 degrees and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-04-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By treimche
I don't know where the battery disconnect switch...

I don't know where the battery disconnect switch is in this RV, and the owners manual doesn't really tell me. I did find a couple of relays under the stairs earlier. When I meter the house battery...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-04-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By treimche
Is it safe to assume the converter should be...

Is it safe to assume the converter should be charging the batteries when I'm plugged into shore power? I'm always plugged in to shore power since I'm at an RV park.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-03-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By treimche
Ceiling Carpet Cleaning 1999 Chieftain 35U

Can the ceiling carpet in an older Winnebago RV be cleaned using just a regular household carpet cleaner? I'm not sure how the previous owners got stuff onto the carpet on the ceiling but I'd like...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-03-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By treimche
Richard, thank you for one hell of a detailed...

Richard, thank you for one hell of a detailed explanation! This is extremely helpful. I am going to give the coach batteries a few days on the trickle charger, and see what happens after that. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-03-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By treimche
1999 Chieftain 35U 12 volt issues

Hello. My first post here is going to be about some 12 volt issues I've started to experience the past few days. I bought this motorhome in May and I've been living in it full time for 3 months now...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-17-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 371
Posted By treimche
Sealing Leaks on 1999 Chieftain 35U Roof

Hello. I'm new here and new to RV'ing in general. Picked up this 1999 Chieftain about 3 months ago and it has been a pretty fun learning experience. I am looking for information on sealing up...
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