1980 33' Newbie with Questions and a funny story.

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I will try to answer a few of the questions, But your 80 is a little
different than my 88 FC , Redline is before an inverter was used.
It may be better to investigate replacing with a later model DC/AC
inverter.
The switch in the passenger area may be the engine block heater.

The ice maker is plugged into an outlet that is powered by the
Redline Generator or an inverter to make more ice and keep it cold
when not using shore power or when driving on the road.
The shower is like the shower in your home. Take it apart, clean it
an lubricate with silicone grease. I do not think WD40 is good for
the rubber seals.
Hope this helps,

Bill 88 FC Michigan

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Curt Sprenger
wrote:
> I can't help with the questions. But I have felt dumb before. I
had the
> same issue with the AIR HORN. You are not alone.
>
> Welcome to the Forum!
>
> Curt Sprenger `87PT38, Anaheim, Calif.
>
>
> vabroker1 wrote:
>
> > I am a new owner of a 1980 33'. Fairfax, VA
> > With loads of questions. Would love to hear from anyone.
> >
> > 1. I have a Redline Motor Generator in the front pass. side
storage.
> > It appears to not be working. It has power cord that is plugged
into it.
> >
> > After being repaired will the power cord power any of the
outlets?
> >
> > 2. In front of the pass. front seat is a red switch. It pulls 15
amps.
> > But I have no idea what it runs. Help?
> >
> > 3. The blowers for each of the heaters do not work. Front sofa,
dining
> > area, and bedroom. These are the ones that run off engine heat.
Any
> > idea where the fuse is for these?
> >
> > 4. I had no hot water in the shower. Found the balance valve
stuck.
> > Can I work it with some WD40 a little and replace or should I
just
> > replace the balance valve.
> >
> > 5. I have an outlet under the kitchen sink labeled "Ice Maker
Only."
> > But the Ice Maker is not plugged into it.
> >
> > 6. My gas gauge works great except when I switch to diesel. Then
it
> > pegs to Empty like it is shorted. It is not the sending unit.
Other
> > most likely causes?
> >
> > Now for my funny story.
> >
> > First I have never driven a BlueBird before this trip.
> >
> > I bought the Bird from an individual in Chicago.
> > Flew to Chicago and drove 750 miles to Fairfax, VA.
> > About 150 miles into the trip it was snowing and raining hard.
> > I decided to make a stop to get gas and rest. As I was waiting
in line
> > to get gas the air horn would start to blow ever so lightly. I
would
> > tap the horn button, turn of the engine, and bang on the dash.
After a
> > few minutes it stopped blowing. I was so embarrassed I went to a
> > different gas station. Once again as I was waiting in line at a
truck
> > stop to get gas, I could hear the air horn blowing again,
sometimes
> > softly, other times full blow.
> >
> > Finally after several minutes it would stop. So I figured it was
a
> > rain related short.
> >
> > About 650 miles in the trip my legs were getting cramped so I
tried to
> > stretch them when I was surprised with a full blow from the air
horn.
> >
> > That's when I found the Air Horn Valve on the floor. My short
was in
> > my leg.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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