Tools and Fixit Stuff

[Stephen Birtles]

Reballast the fluorescent lights only 24 for the small light and 34
for the large ones not fifty
Stepehen 77fc35


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wilhelmus Schreurs
wrote:
>
> Ginger;
> I purchased myself a BB last year, and like others have said, be
prepared to spend additional monies to have it right.
> I bought mine from Randy Dupree, and some of the costly items that
has to be replaced or repaired had already been done. Things such as:
> Tires - cost $3000
> Fridge - used to new - $500 - 1800
> Inverter instead of rediline - $1500 - 2500
> Batteries - 4 each - $400
>
> During the past couple of months I have had to do such things as:
> Rear furnace was blowing soot - required a few items $50
> Repair leaks to the entry step - time required
> Flourescent lighting - replaced some but now have to buy more parts
figure $50 per lamp
>
>
> Items done recently at a mechanic shop, I was helping him, hey this
was very helpful, some things I will be able to do myself next time,
other things will take back for him to do:
> Engine oil changed
> Air dryer dessicant changed, oil leaking from spitter valve
> Ground wire repaired from alternator - that fixed my erratic charging
> Installed valve for electric air compressor
> Replaced broken front brake air line
> Replaced very damaged fuel line from primer pump
> Lubricated Chassis
> Replaced filter for engine air compressor
> Replaced both front automatic brake adjusters
>
> Also while under the coach, there were wires off from the fuel tank
etc. We inspected it, checked it twice and made another list of
things which has to be done.
>
> The cost was well worth the $600 of knowledge which I picked up.
>
> As you read, most of the items was of a mechanical nature, my weak
point. I am an industrial electrician so that helps with the
electrical part.
>
> So, what am I trying to say, purchase the best that you can afford,
but pay attention to the major items such as listed above. Find out
what kind of maintenance has been done on the engine, regular oil
changes is almost a must.
> This will also determine what kind of tool chest that you will
require on the road. If you have to continue to fix it as you go,
well, have a good tool chest ready.
> Also, from experience, don't buy the cheapie tools, does not have to
be the best either though, screwdriver tips break off, wrench corners
will become round, knuckle busters, and you will curse yourself for
buying them.
> I like craftsman tools from Sears, fairly good tool, and exchange
policy for broken tools is the best, take it in and they will replace,
no questions asked, and without a receipt.
>
> One last question, where u from?
>
> Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
> Terrace, B.C. Canada
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: runnerful
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 11:16:14 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tools and Fixit Stuff
>
> I don't have much of a tool collestion: a hammer, screw driver, vice
> grips. If I need anything fancier, I want it to come with its own
> operator.
>
> I realise that as a BB owner, I should develop some "fixit" skills
> and an appropriate arsenal of tools. I also notice that some birds
> come with a HUGE tool chest in one of the roll out trays.
>
> 1. Is this tool chest a standard item?
> 2. Is it useful?
> 3. What is the "must have" list of tools for a low to average skill
> owner?
> 4. Are brand name tools like Dewalt worth their extra cost over
> store brand tools?
> 5. What are some of the relatively simple, common jobs I should be
> prepared to do?
>
> I appreciate your input,
> Ginger
> BB wannabee
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