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Sat, 27 May 2017 15:30   |
emerystora
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I had responded assuming that you were filling the tank using a hose into the fill spout. Matt responded assuming that you were hooking up a hose to the city water hose fitting.
I'm not sure which you were doing but you now have two things to check out.
Emery Stora
> On May 27, 2017, at 1:51 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
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> Adam,
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> Congratulations on you and the family's first GMC adventure. Glad it
> worked out well.
>
> The small fuel drip at, apparently, near the left front of the aux (front)
> tank, is very likely coming from the Liquid-Vapor Separator, or its
> plumbing. You probably recall from when you re-plumbed the fuel tanks that
> there is a hose from each tank which leads to a tee in the forward end of
> the left rear wheel well. From the tee there's another hose up to the
> little canister behind the sheet metal shield near the top of the wheel
> well. From there, there's another hose leading down and eventually to the
> carbon vapor canister on the frame rail beneath the passenger's feet. Any
> of that plumbing, with its numerous connections, or the vapor separator
> itself, can leak. Usually not badly because there should only be fuel in
> those hoses when the tank's completely full+.
>
> The best solution for those sewer line problems? A macerator. With that
> installed above the bottom of the frame, you can move the 3" dump connector
> to a less accessible/damageable location. Not to mention the many other
> benefits, such as eliminating the "stinky slinky".
>
> Ken H.
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>> On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 2:54 PM, Adam Metzger wrote:
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>> Hey All-
>>
>> Just wanted to share that we FINALLY took the GMC out on the road and had
>> a great trip!
>>
>> From Austin to Garner State Park, about 180 miles each way. I thought I'd
>> skip the potential for stop and go traffic in San Antone by going through
>> Fredricksburg and Johnson City. I didn't realize how hilly and remote
>> that route actually was. If we had broken down we might still be there! I
>> had
>> to drop into lower gear on one hill, everything else was good. On the way
>> back we went through San Antonio, and the route was much, much flatter.
>> Holding 60-65 on the highway no issues. I even passed a 18 wheeler!
>>
>> A few things, of course. I finally filled the coach up fully. No
>> hesitation, took fuel like a vehicle should. When it finally clicked off,
>> of
>> course I checked under the coach. a small puddle of fuel, 4 inches,
>> dripping from the corner of the front tank, I'm guessing from filling it. I
>> don't know what the issue is, I'll get to it. it's not a continual leak,
>> so I'm supposing an issue with the sender gasket maybe? A loose hose clamp?
>> God I don't want to drop the tanks again.
>>
>> I do have a exhaust manifold crack, and it can be heard.
>>
>> I discovered a hole in the exhaust right under the door, so there's that.
>> This beast is loud. In fact, we've officially named her Grendel, the big
>> green grumbling beast that leaves a trail of blood and parts where ever
>> she goes. The water pump is quite loud when it kicks on, and the kids get a
>> kick out of Grendel's grumbling.
>>
>> Can anyone talk about the city water hook up and any known issues with
>> that? I hooked it up, seemed to be working fine, then noticed that water
>> was
>> pouring out of the hook up, like there was too much pressure, and then the
>> hallway was soaked near the closet. I then just used the tank fill from
>> then on. Seemed to work fine. Thoughts?
>>
>> Both AC's work almost too well, it got COLD in there. Ran the generator
>> for most of the way there, and for a few hours between having to be out of
>> the campsite and actually leaving the park to keep the fridge cold.
>> Worked like a charm. On the way home we had it on to run the AC unit and
>> then it
>> quit. I'm glad for the low oil switch. It burned a bit.
>>
>> I think I have an issue with my dump valve no closing completely. a funny
>> thing happened. I ran to fill her up at the gas station right outside the
>> park. It has a very steep drive. As I was leaving, I heard a scrape and
>> looking back, saw the cap to my dump tube and a nice trail of...waste across
>> the road.
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>> I pulled over and ran to grab it and put it back on...then washed my hands
>> for like 10 minutes. I then went to dump and there's a difference between
>> before and after I pug the valve, but it's really hard for me to get the
>> clip back on the handle. Is this normal? Like it's not closing and sealing
>> completely?
>>
>> All in all a good trip. I was absolutely dreading it, to be honest.
>> Waiting every second for that "sound" or "thump".
>>
>> Relationships are built on trust. Once I know I can trust her, I'll be a
>> lot more comfortable.
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>> now to get that carpet out!!
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>> 1976 Palm Beach
>> Austin, TX
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