1999 Southwind

Replaced failed Intellitec dual thermostat ECC with Waiter ECC thermostat

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Posted on November 19, 2020 by waiter@iflyez.com — 14 Comments ↓

Last year I was having all kinds of weird problems with my furnaces and air conditioners. The furnaces would come on even when they were turned off. I’d get clicking sounds coming from the Intellitec control module. Every now and then I noticed weird buzzing sounds from the A/C unit, Continue reading Replaced failed Intellitec dual thermostat ECC with Waiter ECC thermostat→

Loose fuse-holder in BCC causes weird electrical issues

Posted on November 11, 2020 by waiter@iflyez.com — No Comments ↓

Last spring on our trip home, the levelers started acting weird. I’d press the power button, it would work, but as soon as I tried to put levelers down it acted like the system was resetting. I re-seated all the connectors on the leveler controller and control pad. I cleaned Continue reading Loose fuse-holder in BCC causes weird electrical issues→

Monitor 4R100 transmission temperature using Torque App

Posted on October 24, 2020 by waiter@iflyez.com — 6 Comments ↓

This uses the OBDII data and the Android Torque app. I have a bluetooth OBDII reader I got from Amazon for $23. There’s a LOT of data that can be displayed on the torque app, but I’m interested in the transmission temperature. I have a 1999 Ford F53. This is Continue reading Monitor 4R100 transmission temperature using Torque App→

Replace water heater check valve with manual valve

Posted on October 12, 2020 by waiter@iflyez.com — No Comments ↓

When winterizing last year, I knew my bypass check-valve was bad, as I was getting a lot of antifreeze in the water heater while pumping antifreeze through the system. Before winterizing this year, its time to change the check valve. A new one can be had for less than $10 Continue reading Replace water heater check valve with manual valve→

Toilet platform repair

Posted on July 31, 2020 by waiter@iflyez.com — 1 Comment ↓

This last winter our toilet started making some squeaky sounds when someone sat on it. When I looked at it, I found that the plastic trim that covers the platform had cracks on the front. Whenever the toilet shifted a little, these cracks would rub and make the squeak sounds. Continue reading Toilet platform repair→

Improve handling of F53 chassis

Posted on July 13, 2020 by waiter@iflyez.com — 7 Comments ↓

I often entertain the question: What can I do to improve the handling of my F53 chassis? My answer is always the same. Before spending any money on aftermarket suspension components, take a look at this list. I suspect after completing this list, you may find that further improvement may Continue reading Improve handling of F53 chassis→

Air Conditioner Ceiling Unit Duct Bypass

Posted on July 13, 2020 by waiter@iflyez.com — 7 Comments ↓

One of the deficiencies of the ceiling ducted system is the restrictions that the ductwork places on airflow. On my A/C units, the air flows straight down, then must make a sharp 90 degree turn to flow into the two small ducts. The 90 degree turn and small ducts severely Continue reading Air Conditioner Ceiling Unit Duct Bypass→

Different fueling strategy saved $150 on recent trip

Posted on April 19, 2020 by waiter@iflyez.com — 12 Comments ↓

We’re finally back home in Ohio after spending the winter in Arizona. On these trips, I normally run at 62-65 MPH and stop about every three hours. While stopped, I usually top off the tank, about 25 -30 gallons per stop. The one way trip usually takes 4-5 days to Continue reading Different fueling strategy saved $150 on recent trip→

Kitchen countertop backsplash makeover

Posted on March 3, 2020 by waiter@iflyez.com — 3 Comments ↓

The original countertop backsplash was a mirror, 6 ft wide by about 14 inches tall. The mirror was held in place by screws and a little double sticky tape. After removing the mirror, I cleaned the wall with lacquer thinner to remove any old grease and dirt. The home improvement Continue reading Kitchen countertop backsplash makeover→

Low voltage from 3 stage converter causes problems

Posted on February 11, 2020 by waiter@iflyez.com — No Comments ↓

Last year I upgraded my single stage converter to a four stage unit, PowerMax PM4-55. My original converter put out a constant 13.6 volts. The new three stage converter would provide faster charging of batteries with higher voltage (14.6 volts), yet not boil the batteries when the unit switched to Continue reading Low voltage from 3 stage converter causes problems→