Fire Hazard

[Ernie E]

After removing a fresh water tank on an SP, we found that the freeze protection
mat had scorched the bottom of the tank and the plywood floor. It had been so
hot in the past to scorch a plastic zip tie. Anyone that has this setup should
absolutely discontinue using it. I will post a few photos in the photo section
and will title it fire hazard.
Ernie-83PT40 in Texas

[Fred Hulse]

Ernie

That tank is in the bathroom closet,right?

They are a plastic tank and most owners have had to replace or repair that tank.

The 91 SP 36 I owned had been replaced with a stainless steel tank.

I can now see one reason why so many of those tanks required repair or replacement.

Fred & Jeanne Hulse
Morristown Arizona
1997 Wanderlodge WLWB41

[Ernie Ekberg]

Correct, the tank has a couple of stress cracks. I was surprised that there is just one plastic pipe running to this unit. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 www.ernieekbergflooring.net --- On Fri, 6/25/10, Fred Hulse wrote: From: Fred Hulse Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Fire Hazard To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, June 25, 2010, 9:08 AM Ernie That tank is in the bathroom closet,right? They are a plastic tank and most owners have had to replace or repair that tank. The 91 SP 36 I owned had been replaced with a stainless steel tank. I can now see one reason why so many of those tanks required repair or replacement. Fred & Jeanne Hulse Morristown Arizona 1997 Wanderlodge WLWB41

[Fred Hulse]



Probably one helpful solution if the tanks are still holding water,is to find the power source for that heat pad and remove it and any trace of it!!

Fred & Jeanne Hulse
Morristown Arizona
1997 Wanderlodge WLWB41

[Ernie Ekberg]

The heater bad looks like a water bed heater but has 15 volts and Bluebird stamped on it. Museum piece for sure Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 www.ernieekbergflooring.net --- On Fri, 6/25/10, Fred Hulse wrote: From: Fred Hulse Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Fire Hazard To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, June 25, 2010, 9:40 AM  Probably one helpful solution if the tanks are still holding water,is to find the power source for that heat pad and remove it and any trace of it!! Fred & Jeanne Hulse Morristown Arizona 1997 Wanderlodge WLWB41

[Fred Hulse]



Where is the Blue Bird Museum?

Rick Archie's nursery building?

Or the Quartzsite fire pit?

Fred & Jeanne Hulse
Morristown Arizona
1997 Wanderlodge WLWB41

[Ernie Ekberg]

Q fire pit Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 www.ernieekbergflooring.net --- On Fri, 6/25/10, Fred Hulse wrote: From: Fred Hulse Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Fire Hazard To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, June 25, 2010, 10:27 AM  Where is the Blue Bird Museum? Rick Archie's nursery building? Or the Quartzsite fire pit? Fred & Jeanne Hulse Morristown Arizona 1997 Wanderlodge WLWB41

[Ken Doyle]

Ernie,

Are heaters used with the 84pt40?

Ken Doyle

ConServe

100 Pine View Dr

Mobjack, VA 23056

h: 804-725-3132

f: 804-725-2982

c: 301-908-5735

ken.hvac-conserve@...

From:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Ernie E

Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 10:00 AM

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Fire Hazard

After removing a fresh water tank on an SP, we
found that the freeze protection mat had scorched the bottom of the tank and
the plywood floor. It had been so hot in the past to scorch a plastic zip tie.
Anyone that has this setup should absolutely discontinue using it. I will post
a few photos in the photo section and will title it fire hazard.

Ernie-83PT40 in Texas

[brad barton]

Ken,

We had those vertical electric heaters on our '84 FC.

Brad (former LXi)

"bbartonwx@hotmail.com"
http://www.bradsweather.com

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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: ken.hvac-conserve@...
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:07:26 -0400
Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Fire Hazard

Ernie,

Are heaters used with the 84pt40?

Ken Doyle

ConServe

100 Pine View Dr

Mobjack, VA 23056

h: 804-725-3132

f: 804-725-2982

c: 301-908-5735

ken.hvac-conserve@att.net

From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ernie E
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 10:00 AM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Fire Hazard

After removing a fresh water tank on an SP, we found that the freeze protection mat had scorched the bottom of the tank and the plywood floor. It had been so hot in the past to scorch a plastic zip tie. Anyone that has this setup should absolutely discontinue using it. I will post a few photos in the photo section and will title it fire hazard.
Ernie-83PT40 in Texas

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[Ralph]

Ken, not the fresh water tank in your Coach. You have a small space heater attached to a gray square D thermostat control

Safe travels, Ralph Charolette Fullenwider
'84 FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
Duncan, Oklahoma
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Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:07:26 -0400

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Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Fire Hazard

Ernie,

Are heaters used with the 84pt40?

Ken Doyle

ConServe

100 Pine View Dr

Mobjack, VA 23056

h: 804-725-3132

f: 804-725-2982

c: 301-908-5735

ken.hvac-conserve@...

From:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Ernie E

Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 10:00 AM

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Fire Hazard

After removing a fresh water tank on an SP, we
found that the freeze protection mat had scorched the bottom of the tank and
the plywood floor. It had been so hot in the past to scorch a plastic zip tie.
Anyone that has this setup should absolutely discontinue using it. I will post
a few photos in the photo section and will title it fire hazard.

Ernie-83PT40 in Texas