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| # Casita trailer | # Casita trailer | ||
| - | - 2016, 17', Liberty Deluxe | + | - 2016, 17', |
| + | - tongue weight 365 lbs | ||
| + | - dry weight 2480 lbs | ||
| + | - 3500 lb axles | ||
| - VIN 1C9TB1718G1213577 | - VIN 1C9TB1718G1213577 | ||
| - | - 2,210 lbs Dry | ||
| - Rear dinette that converts into a double bed, Wet bath, bunk beds | - Rear dinette that converts into a double bed, Wet bath, bunk beds | ||
| - The A/C has a heat strip for heat (doesn' | - The A/C has a heat strip for heat (doesn' | ||
| - 16 gal freshwater tank | - 16 gal freshwater tank | ||
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| + | ---- | ||
| + | ## Descale water heater tank | ||
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| + | https:// | ||
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| + | ### Supplies | ||
| + | - 6 gals distilled white vinegar | ||
| + | - PVC fill tube | ||
| + | - 2-3' 3/4" PVC pipe | ||
| + | - 3/4" 90° elbow | ||
| + | - 3/4" Male NPT to 3/4" female slip | ||
| + | - teflon tape for threads | ||
| + | - **Note:** Does not need to be glued since it won't be pressurized | ||
| + | - **Note:** horizontal pipe must at least go above the water heater' | ||
| + | - Large funnel that fits into 3/4" PVC pipe | ||
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| + | ### Procedure | ||
| + | - Close the hot water bypass valve to bypass the hot water tank so vinegar stays in the tank | ||
| + | - Flush the tank for 1-2 minutes with a wand through the anode rod opening | ||
| + | - To drain the tank see instructions for heating element replacement | ||
| + | - create a 3/4" diameter 90° PVC elbow so the tank can be filled with a funnel | ||
| + | - female NPT (maybe 1/2"?) to 3/4" female slip for the anode opening | ||
| + | - horizontal pipe must go above the top of water heater' | ||
| + | - Open the tank's pressure releif valve | ||
| + | - Pour the vinegar and water into the tank | ||
| + | - when vinegar starts to come out of the PT valve close it and keep filling up the tank with the remainder of the vinegar | ||
| + | - Let it sit overnight (8-24 hours) | ||
| + | - Drain the tank and flush fro 1-2 mins with the wand again | ||
| + | - Brush the threads clean | ||
| + | - reinstall the anode with teflon tape | ||
| + | - Open the bypass valve | ||
| + | - run the hot water (e.g. kitchen sink) until vinegar smell is gone, 1-2 minutes | ||
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| + | ## Replace Water Heater Element & Anode Rod | ||
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| + | - **Note:** The heating element will burn out within ***seconds*** if its turned on without any water in the tank!! | ||
| + | |||
| + | [Replace RV Electric Water Heater Element (Suburban Model) | ||
| + | amped79](https:// | ||
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| + | - Shut off city water | ||
| + | - Turn off the propane | ||
| + | - Unplug from 120v on shore power | ||
| + | - Turn off the water heater' | ||
| + | - Release hot & cold water pressure in the system (e.g. kitchen sink) | ||
| + | - Release any pressure from the hot water tank | ||
| + | - Drain the tank by using a 1-1/ | ||
| + | - Remove the flame tube | ||
| + | - Small nut underneath on the right side | ||
| + | - Disconnect the propane line. I've seen this done 2 different ways, from the back of the flame tube or from underneath the thingy | ||
| + | - Remove the heating element cap | ||
| + | - Disconnect the heating element' | ||
| + | - Use a 1.5" thin walled socket to remove the heating element | ||
| + | - **Note:** This might be a good time to inspect the inside of the tank for scale build up | ||
| + | - Install the new heating element | ||
| + | - NPT threads do not require thread sealant | ||
| + | - Install a new anode rod | ||
| + | - Test for leaks & refill the tank by hooking back up to city water and opening a hot water faucet (e.g. kitchen sink) | ||
| + | - Replace the heating element cap | ||
| + | - Test the heating element | ||
| + | - Hook back up to 120v | ||
| + | - Turn on the water heater' | ||
| + | - Turn on the hot water heater from inside the camper (electric of course) | ||
| + | - **Note:** Takes 20-40 minutes for the water to heat up | ||
| + | - reinstall the flame tube | ||
| + | - NPT threads do not require thread sealant | ||
| + | - check for gas leaks by spraying soapy water on the propane fitting and turning on the propane | ||
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| ## WIP | ## WIP | ||
| - | ### Black water tank | + | ## Tank Maintenance |
| **Notes** | **Notes** | ||
| - Tank Capacities | - Tank Capacities | ||
| - | - Black water: 15 gallons | + | - Black water: 15 gallons |
| - Grey water: 25 gallons | - Grey water: 25 gallons | ||
| - Don't use RV toilet paper | - Don't use RV toilet paper | ||
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| - Always keep the blackwater tank 3-10% full | - Always keep the blackwater tank 3-10% full | ||
| - | Water treatment options | + | ## Black water tank |
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| + | - Water treatment options | ||
| + | - Liquified RV Toilet Treatment | ||
| - thetford aqua chem | - thetford aqua chem | ||
| - Happy camper (odor free) | - Happy camper (odor free) | ||
| - "Geo Method" | - "Geo Method" | ||
| - | Keep 2" of water above the valve | + | - Keep 2" of water above the toilete |
| - Vapor barrier | - Vapor barrier | ||
| - Keeps valve from drying out | - Keeps valve from drying out | ||
| - | TP: Walmart, Great Value, Everday Soft 2-ply, Septic safe | + | - TP |
| - | + | - Discontinued: Walmart, Great Value, Everday Soft 2-ply, Septic safe | |
| - | Use a lot water when flushing | + | |
| + | - Use a lot of water when flushing | ||
| - | dumping | + | - dumping |
| - | - Dump at 2/3-3/4 full (use a flashlight to look into the tank) | + | - Make sure tank is at least 3/4 full |
| + | - use a flashlight to look into the tank | ||
| + | - add water if needed | ||
| - Use a clear elbow at the end of the hose | - Use a clear elbow at the end of the hose | ||
| - Use slunky support | - Use slunky support | ||
| - | - after initial flush, flush 2-3 more times | + | - after emotying, flush w/fresh water 2-3 more times |
| - | - Close blacktank valve | + | - Close blacktank valve when flushing with freshwater |
| - | - Fill directly with ~5 gals water (10%? | + | - 5 or more gallons per flush |
| - | - Close blacktank valve | + | - Close blacktank valve |
| - Flush hose with greywater | - Flush hose with greywater | ||
| - Fill to 10% and add treatment | - Fill to 10% and add treatment | ||
| + | - Add 10% freshater (~2 gfals for a 16 gal tank) | ||
| - | Maintain valve with thetford toilet seal lubricant & conditioner | + | - Maintain |
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| - | ### Grey water tank | + | ### Grey tank |
| - Pour dishsoap directly down the drain | - Pour dishsoap directly down the drain | ||
| - | - Try shower drain instead of kitchen drain | ||
| - Flush the same way as black tank | - Flush the same way as black tank | ||
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| - outdoor sprayer | - outdoor sprayer | ||
| 10. Repeat " | 10. Repeat " | ||
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| ### Towing Tips | ### Towing Tips | ||
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| - 604 E. Center St, Tarpon springs | - 604 E. Center St, Tarpon springs | ||
| - Asking $17,300, sold for $17,000 | - Asking $17,300, sold for $17,000 | ||
| - | - Listsing: 2016 Casita travel trailer, completely fiberglass 2400 pounds dry easy to tow Has everything air-conditioning. Stove. Sink. Shower and toilet | + | - Listing: 2016 Casita travel trailer, completely fiberglass 2400 pounds dry easy to tow Has everything air-conditioning. Stove. Sink. Shower and toilet |
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