Hydro-Hot revisited

[pt40wl1]

John, Ernie, Blair, Mike & George,

Thanks for the replies! Wiser heads do have excellent points and
that is one of the great things about this forum.

I planned to either keep or upgrade the electric heaters.

My wife really likes the Origo two burner electric cooktop, Model
ORI-OR 3200-120 available at http://www.sailorsams.com for $327.00 and the
Maytag 15 cubic foot Refrigerator with ice maker. It will fit in
the current location with very little modification. It could be a
power hog but specs list it as fairly easy on the current draw. That
will allow us to remove the factory icemaker and open more room in
the salon. Also plan to keep a 10 gal portable propane tank for the
outside grill.

Thanks for the input on the maintenance issues. The filters and the
maintenance items seem to be in line with other BB maintenance items.

I am 60 years young and in good heath so another 15 to 20 years of
good mobility should be in the plan (knock on wood).

Our camping has been roughly 50/50 between boondocking and
campgrounds with hook-ups. The fuel costs are still cheaper than
motels and I can do my own cooking which is much healthier than
eating out. Besides, after 38 years of airport motels I want my own
bed every night.

I will keep the forum informed as this project progresses. I am
sure more questions will arise. Thanks again for the advise guys.

Roger Sadler
Little Rock, '84 PT40WL

[John Suter]

Hi again Roger, and glad the group was able to help.
A point or two more to keep in mind:

> My wife really likes the Origo two burner electric
> cooktop, Model
> ORI-OR 3200-120 available at http://www.sailorsams.com for
> $327.00

I'm sure you will check its amperage requirements
and ensure you have proper wiring and breaker size for
it.

> and the
> Maytag 15 cubic foot Refrigerator with ice maker.
> It will fit in
> the current location with very little modification.

In many cases, to remove and replace a Bird refrig
requires removal of the front windshield as the door
size and turning radius through the door may be
inadequate.

> Also plan to keep a 10 gal portable
> propane tank for the
> outside grill.

Not sure of the DOT requirements, but one friend
(now deceased) claimed he paid a fine for going
through a tunnel with an "RVIA unapproved" LP tank -
someone on the Forum should know if that was just
"campfire talk" or "for real."

> Roger Sadler
> Little Rock, '84 PT40WL

John Suter


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[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

> Hi John:

This on is fact. If the tank does not have the approved stamp on it as well
as the date code, it is considered faulty. There are also regulations on
the date stamps on the approved tanks. This does not include the ASME tanks
in the Coaches. The attendant, where you get the tanks filled, is supposed
to check the date codes and refuse to fill an out dated tank until it goes
through said inspection.

Ralph

> Not sure of the DOT requirements, but one friend
>(now deceased) claimed he paid a fine for going
>through a tunnel with an "RVIA unapproved" LP tank -
>someone on the Forum should know if that was just
>"campfire talk" or "for real."
>
> > Roger Sadler
> > Little Rock, '84 PT40WL
>
>John Suter
>

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm