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Misc. Questions [message #182190] Tue, 28 August 2012 20:05 Go to next message
Pryzl1 is currently offline  Pryzl1   United States
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1. Discovered the CENTRAL VACUUM in my coach is functional. What a surprise! Can any one tell me what vacuum bags -- manufacturer and size -- fit into the box? Was / Is there a cloth bag available for it?

2. On the original CLOSET DRAWERS, I assume the "V" on the front of the bottom slide of the drawer contacted the vertical flat surface of the slide in the closet box and prevented the drawer from opening when traveling. Then, in order to open the drawer, the front of the drawer was lifted to raise the "V" above the vertical stop. Am I correct in my thinking? If so, without adding child proof locks to the drawers (either the magnetic or latch locks) or replacing the original drawer slides with new slides is there a repair that has been developed for the original drawer slides to keep the drawers closed when the coach is in motion? I thought I read an old thread on the Forum that addressed the original slides / drawers opening in travel but now I have not been able to find it.

Appreciate any help I can get on these subjects.


John 1976 GMC Eleganza II - "The Never Ending Story" Partial Restoration - a work in progress 455cc NW Ohio Member of the GMCMI, GMC Great Lakers Motorhome Club, GMCES and Dixielanders
Re: Misc. Questions [message #182219 is a reply to message #182190] Tue, 28 August 2012 22:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
JohnL455 is currently offline  JohnL455   United States
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A Hoover works. It's either a Y or J bag, I can't remember but should be on the bdub site.

John Lebetski
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Re: Misc. Questions [message #182229 is a reply to message #182190] Wed, 29 August 2012 00:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dan Borlase is currently offline  Dan Borlase   Canada
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John...I went through a bunch of diferent "safety" latches to stop the drawers from opening, to no big sucess. Mentioned the issue to Jerry Work, who calmly said " drill a hole through both the cabinet and the drawer you want to stay closed at any spot that you feel gives easy access, and will not be seen or interfear with anything else. Incert a metal rod of some sort and the problem goes away." I drilled a 1/4" hole as discribed (horizontal of corse), and incerted 1/4 x 3" eyes (as in hook and eye). Gives a nice little finger hold to incert and pull. Now I can go around the corners as fast as I want and the drawers don't move...cool. Thanks Jerry.
Re: [GMCnet] Misc. Questions [message #182238 is a reply to message #182219] Wed, 29 August 2012 01:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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here are some tips
http://gmcmotorhome.info/living.html#CENTRAL
gene


On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 8:42 PM, John R. Lebetski <gransport@aol.com> wrote:

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Re: Misc. Questions [message #182240 is a reply to message #182190] Wed, 29 August 2012 02:07 Go to previous message
JohnL455 is currently offline  JohnL455   United States
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So Hoover J it is. Old but can be found on eBay.

John Lebetski
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