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Larry Schellhase
How much was "dealer cost" for a 99EVC?
1) My CD player (in dash Panasonic DP22 ) extremelyMine came with a Panasonic Cassette player which I replaced with a Sony CD player - the CDs do not get hot 2) My propane tank doesn't seem to take a fullcharge Mine doesn't seem to go all the way to the top either, I think they are supposed to have head room - otherwise you get liquid propane in the lines and nothing works. Sounds like you are using a lot of propane. 3) I'm thinking about getting the awning plus theI got the Shady Boy awning and like it very much. No screen house though. EVC? Sorry, I live in LA 5) Any one know of a way to carry a canoe with foamI haven't tried it yet - seems like the low cost solution, however you will have to remove the canoe to pop the top - a hassle that might be eliminated by a rack on the pop top. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. |
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Edward A. Bevan
Larry Schellhase wrote:
How much was "dealer cost" for a 99EVC? $33,098.00 w/ 3rd seat and CD player. No seat heaters up front / cloth Yes that's what makes me think I'm not getting much in there to start with,2) My propane tank doesn't seem to take a fullcharge I got 5 nights worth of heat and a few simple meals cooked ( Like just boiling some water is all.) on a tankful. That's not much. How long can you typically go between refills? Could the pop top really support a canoe in the up position? Anyway I'mI haven't tried it yet - seems like the low cost5) Any one know of a way to carry a canoe with foamblocks protecting the pop-up and rope holding it against putting a rack on the pop top for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that I couldn't pull my EVC in the garage with one on there ( it just makes it now with a pole propping up the door for maximum clearance ) Thanks EAB |
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John Waterman
Ed,
Unless you were running the furnace in extremely cold weather, it doesn't sound like you are getting enough out of your tank. I continue to be amazed about how long mine goes between fillings. The tank will only fill to 2/3 full (the bleeder valve opens at that point). You also have guage (which you will need to stand on your head to read) at the fill point. The Winnebago service manual has a section where they do a lot of arithmetic relating to the length of service under different conditions you can get out of one tank of propane. It is stashed away in the van right now, but if you have an interest I can post an excerpt. John "Edward A. Bevan" wrote: Larry Schellhase wrote:--How much was "dealer cost" for a 99EVC?$33,098.00 w/ 3rd seat and CD player. No seat heaters up front / cloth mailto:jwwaterman@... John Waterman Parker,CO |
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Edward A. Bevan
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I ran it for 5 nights and boiled water about 5 times, 3 of the nights it was about 10 or 15 below zero ( I guess some people would say that's extremely cold ). The other two were about 15 degrees F. I have the manuals also ( thank you very much ) the figures I get support my suspicions that something is wrong with the equipment, but they're not conclusive. Just how long does your tank usually last? Also; when you get it filled, does the top light on your tank levels panel stay on solid green? Both times I got mine filled it took just a little over 2 gallons. The guys just look? at me when I ask how much it cost, " it's on us " they tell me. Thanks
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Larry Schellhase
--- "Edward A. Bevan" <pcbevan@...> wrote:
I paid a thousand more without the third seat - you$33,098.00 w/ 3rd seat and CD player. did good. propane between refills?I only refilled it once after about 8 nights, just cooking no heater use. As I recall, one person who mounts a canoe on a rack, on the pop top, uses ski poles to hold the top up. You can either use the Yakima mini gutters or the SportsRack rails to mount a rack which would come off so you could still fit the EVC in the garage. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. |
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John Waterman
Ed,
Normal scenario is that I think it is time to refill the tank (like just before leaving on a trip) and end up only getting? a gallon or two in it.? I would have to say that I only fill it a couple of times a year.? Spent one night outside my daughters house when it was 15 below and 25 mph winds.? Checked the gauge the next morning and could hardly see movement.? Yes, the light on mine does turn green after filling and the whole system seems to be moderately accurate.? I would concur that a good thing to do would be to purge the system (the Winnebago manual suggests purging the system 3 or 4 times to remove all residual air) and then see what results you get. I have been on this list for several years and I do not recall anyone complaining about the longevity of the propane tank. John "Edward A. Bevan" wrote: John John Waterman
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Richard Cochran
I'd say you're doing OK, with maybe a bit of an air problem, but not
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much. The furnace is what sucks the fuel. The stove and refrigerator use a comparatively tiny amount of propane. When I lived in my EVC for a couple of months, I refilled (using about 2.5 gal) around every three weeks. I was cooking all my meals and running the refrigerator continuously. But I was in warmer weather, typically keeping the furnace off during the night, and running it for a half hour in the mornings only. There were a few cold nights where I kept the furnace on all night, but not many. I usually get around 2.5 gallons into the tank on a fill, but I usually fill when the silly little indoor LED display inside indicates empty. The tank is still over 1/4 full at this point, judging by the more accurate outdoor gauge. The tank has a shut-off device to prevent filling over 80% full, so basically the top 1/4 of the tank is unusable. So I'm really only using the middle 1/2 of the tank's capacity. I could get a longer time between fills if I would run the tank closer to empty. --Rich My EVC page at: "edward a. bevan" <pcbeva-@...> wrote: I ran it for 5 nights and boiled water about 5 times, 3 of the
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