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[Anewway]

Hi all new guy here, I just picked up my first Alaskan camper and am excited to go exploring and wander the west.
I'm sure I'll have a bunch of questions but first on the list is wondering what the switch by the thermostat does? This is a 1996 cabover camper with a furnace. I'll post pictures as soon as I figure out how.

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Edited by Anewway, 25 January 2017 - 01:37 PM.

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Howdy and welcome to the group! That sounds like a nice camper!

This might help with the pictures... http://www.wanderthe...ts-and-gallery/

[Rusty]

Welcome Anewway....

 

huddle in real close and you'll probably get your answer...I'd be happy to but..I don't have a heater, let alone a switch

 

here's a pdf  of operating instructions

 

http://www.fourwheel...nstructions.pdf

 

since the pdf comes from FWC...I'd search the FWC board for a link to their heaters or pose the question to that board as well

 

after looking at the circuit diagram...the switch appears to be a power switch to the circuit breaker...which would shut off the 12v power to the unit (isolates the thermostat when not in use)......from the diagram you should be able to check the power supply with an amp-meter (and a well charged battery).

 

again...Welcome

Edited by Rusty, 25 January 2017 - 03:58 PM.

[Anewway]

Thanks for the warm welcomes and for the pdf electrical diagram. I'll investigate further.
Here's a pic of the camper freshly loaded on the truck. It needs tlc having sat for nearly a decade without use but is in solid condition.

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Edited by Anewway, 25 January 2017 - 04:34 PM.

[Rusty]

always a first...every day a new something.....

 

4x4's bolted to reico brackets for lifting...I'm assuming?...Maybe for clearance on a 1 ton dually

the storage loops are even there for storing the reico jacks  while underway...did the jacks come with the purchase?

 

make sure you're well covered or sealed...the interiors on those were mdf or flakeboard with vinyl "woodgrain" coating...things happen real fast when they get "moist".  pay special attention to the roof penetrations of the boat rack...those mid body holes especially....

 

if you're not going to carry a boat..lose the rack and caulk the holes before you put the cylinder bracket bolts back in.  That rack extends the height and offers catching low hanging branches or low roofs/garage doors etc...could ruin your day in a heartbeat...something to consider

 

right rig for it...4x4, 3/4 ton diesel with floating rear axles....air-bag the suspension and your ride will improve substantially...it loses the sway on turns

 

really good start!!

Edited by Rusty, 26 January 2017 - 05:21 PM.

[Anewway]

The 4x4s were installed to clear a double axle trailer and yes the reico jacks came with the camper

I just lowered the top for the first time in 8 years, it came down with a bit of coaxing,  this was very cool.

The rack will probably come off and yes the vents have lost their seal and the ceiling flakkeboard has some water damage.

 

Thanks for the pointers Rusty!

[huskyrunnr]

Do the jacks bolt somewhere to the 4x4s? I couldn't see bolt holes. Those box extensions are way too expensive.

[Anewway]

Yes the jacks were bolted to the 4x4s. I removed the 4x4s and attached the jacks to their brackets.

[Anewway]

I've been slowly plugging away at the camper. I pulled of the monster rack off and spent the morning removing silicone, lots of it..
The camper is a little beat up but adds character

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Edited by Anewway, 03 February 2017 - 11:15 PM.

[Rusty]

If I'm not mistaken...the rear rack bolts are for the hydraulic cylinder brackets inside.....don't try to raise the top without replacing them....you'll end up with new ventilation holes in the roof

 

scratches just make it much easier to drive into the back woods without worrying about the finish

Edited by Rusty, 04 February 2017 - 12:38 AM.