It's official, 1984 FC35SB, now what?

[mbulriss]

Yes Keith - in addition to all the shut off valves, there is a gas
detector that has to be turned on and have a green light, or gas does
not flow. On a PT the gas detector panel is under the dinette usually.
Not sure where it is on an FC.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "strehlekeith"
wrote:
>
> Thanks Harold, I live in the North County area of San Diego. I saw
> all the shut off valves for the different items in the fridge
> compartment but was not aware of the one for the stove. I'll check
> it out but I think the propane is shut down due to a solenoid or lack
> of power to the gas detector? I was planning ontaking it to an rv
> place here but don't want to spend a fortune paying them to chase
> down the problem. I'm open to all suggestions....
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Harold Prescott"
> wrote:
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "strehlekeith"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Well I went and did it. I went to San Jose on Sunday and bought
> an 84
> > > FC35. The drive line is good and the generator runs great.
> Beyond
> > > that everything is there, in very good shape, but some things
> don't
> > > work. My first order of business is to get the propane flowing.
> The
> > > tank is full but doesn't flow to the stove, fridge etc. Where do
> I
> > > start? Also, is the water heater gas or electric? I can't find
> a
> > > place to light it so I'm assuming it's electric?
> > >
> > > Okay, that's the first of a million questions...
> > >
> > > Besides this one... Are there any Bird owners in the San Diego
> area
> > > willing to go through some of this stuff with me?
> > >
> > > I am very grateful for any help I can get, thanks,
> > >
> > > Keith
> > > 1984 FC35SB
> > > San Diego
> > >
> > Keith,
> > About the propane,
> > There is a shut off for each furnace, the refer, and the range.
> > The shut off for the range is under the burners. The furnace and
> > refer valves are located behind - under the refer, it is accesed
> from
> > the outside via the little door above the left drive tire.
> > Of course there is the main shut off at the propane tank.
> > Also if the DC is off, nothing will work.
> >
> > The water heater should be AC.
> > Inside the left rear closet is the main AC circuit breaker pannel.
> > A "red" light switch should low be on the left side bed.
> > This swithch is for the water heater on twin bed models.
> >
> > What area of San Diego?
> >
> >
> > good luck,
> > Harold
> > '85 FC35
> > Northern California
> >
>