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#91
Classified / Re: Clipper wanted
Last post by Teresa - September 17, 2020, 01:41:51 PM
No I havent found one yet. I know this is an old message, hopefully something is available?
#92
Classified / Well loved Clipper wanted
Last post by Teresa - September 16, 2020, 11:38:38 AM
I do have California smog to contend with, but for the right clipper at the right price I can work with that
#93
House Appliances / Coleman Roof Air Conditioner C...
Last post by SierraJoe - September 05, 2020, 02:21:11 PM
I've never really used my roof air conditioner much as we usually boondock and camping where we do, our camping spots are usually above 7000 feet. I have noticed that the air conditioner compressor cycles on and off quite a bit. I inserted a temperature probe in the vent and measured a temperature of around 49 degrees with an outside temperature of around 86 degrees.  From what I read this is around the middle range of what it should be putting out, so I didn't believe it was cycling because of low refrigerant. I decided to go up on the roof and clean the coils. I took off the cover and being careful, I used a hose and sprayed the coils thoroughly making sure to not spray the motor. I couldn't believe the dirt that came out of the coils. After that, I opened the little flip cap on the fan motor to oil the fan motor. Unfortunately, it disintegrated in my hands. I filled with oil, and then sealed back the top with a blob of silicone to prevent dirt from getting inside the motor. After putting everything back together, I went back inside to see if the cleaning would make any noticeable changes. By this time, the outside temperature was 99 degrees. Output temperature was still around 49 degrees but this time the compressor was not cycling like before. From what I have read, an RV roof air conditioner will cool the inside around 20 degrees cooler than the outside. Looks like the dirty coils were overheating the compressor motor causing it to cycle on and off often. I also have a original can of R-12 refrigerant if I need to add in the future. Good thing to have as they haven't produced them since the mid 90's and they go for around $40.00 a can on e-Bay. Pretty amazing to me the system still works well after 43 years with some neglect in between those years.
#94
It's A Clipper / Re: We named her Mary
Last post by SierraJoe - September 04, 2020, 05:51:50 PM
Hi Frank,

I worked on the interior during the winter resealing vents and replacing most of the ceiling panels. The interior is in pretty good shape for being 43 years old. A PO had repainted the interior and took out the carpet and installed the tile floor.  I had to repair part of the frame by the big window in the kitchen due to past water damage. Luckily the water damage was limited to only part of the window frame and panel and was pretty easy to repair. As you can see the kitchen is original except for the paint. The original water heater and fridge still work great. I did install a new pressure relief valve on the water heater for safety and I turn it off once the water is heated. Do you have any pictures of your Clipper?

Take care!

#95
It's A Clipper / Re: We named her Mary
Last post by ClipperFrank - September 03, 2020, 12:42:27 PM
Hey SierraJoe,

I got too caught up with trying to upgrade the interior of the AC, I sort of neglected the important things. Thank you for your input on the fuel line. Sometime next week, I will stop what I'm doing and inspect the fuel line and while I'm at it also check for any propane leaks. You and Toedtoes are absolutely correct. Safety first! Here's hoping for the best.

By the way, love what you and the wife did to your bathroom. It's inspiring. Just showed it to my wife and she's loving it. If you don't mind can you post a photo of the rear kitchen. Curious to know what kinds of work went into it if at all.

Cheers!

#96
It's A Clipper / Re: We named her Mary
Last post by Toedtoes - August 26, 2020, 11:50:57 PM
Welcome Fallon!

I have given you access to the tech boards.  You may find them very helpful.

As mentioned, fuel lines are really important.  I kept having fuel leaks and the mechanic finally did a smoke test to find out where the rest of the leaks were.  Hah!  He said "there was no leak.  Smoke was pouring out of the entire line."  He ended up replacing about 15ft of line. 

I also recommend getting your propane tested for leaks.  Better to find that out before you start sleeping in it.

It's a bit slow here, but folks are still around and check in, so be patient for answers. :)
#97
House Appliances / Re: America Clipper Stickers
Last post by Toedtoes - August 26, 2020, 11:40:48 PM
Clipper Joe had a source.  I'll check with him and see.  I know they were more expensive, but he says they will last forever. :)
#98
It's A Clipper / Re: We named her Mary
Last post by SierraJoe - August 21, 2020, 11:25:58 PM
The inside of ours is pretty clean, someone had done some work in the past. The previous owner kind of neglected things and I think the Clipper sat for a few years. I replaced most of the ceiling panels as the previous owner had ripped the vent covers off on a low tree branch and hadn't replace them.  There was some water damage on the bathroom wall and ceiling and also around the vent in the kitchen ceiling area.  It was pretty easy to repair once I figured out the best way to replace the panels and wood support frame around the vents. My wife did a nice job in the bathroom with the stickup tiles. I repainted the sink with a white fiberglass paint as the old one had some cracks and discoloration around the drain. The results came out nice. In the future we might replace the flooring in the Clipper with a nice vinyl wood flooring. We picked up a vintage table from the time period in an antique store as our Clipper was missing the original. It takes up too much room so I'm going to mount a base on the floor and table to attach it like the original. Another future project will be to replace  all the cushions and new upholstery. We live in Northern Nevada and I found a good shop that will work on our old Clipper though I try to do most of the work myself. Turns out our area has lots of vintage cars around and the Clipper is basically an old Dodge Van. Mechanical wise it runs great, I had a overheating problem and a huge power steering fluid leak and was able to fix them myself fairly easily.  I have a list of things to do that will keep me busy for the next few years.  :) 
#99
Classified / Re: 1997 FoldnRoll For Sale in...
Last post by Tiff - August 21, 2020, 09:24:47 PM
Thanks to everyone who read my post. It is definitely a bittersweet moment for me, as I did sell the Fold-N=Roll.  It was such a unique, quirky, cool trailer, I will remember it fondly... just a bunch of engineering genius in that one.  :)  Happily, though, it went to someone with the desire and skills to repair the roof properly. 
Camp on, my friends!
#100
It's A Clipper / Re: We named her Mary
Last post by Mary1980Clipper - August 21, 2020, 08:37:25 PM
Hi ClipperFrank & Sierra Joe,
Yes, this is a great time to take on a new project isn?t it? Are you gutting the inside??? I?ve seen some pretty cool upgrades people do online. We are keeping ours as is. The previous owner did some updates about 10-15 years ago.
That?s for the advice on the fuel lines. That?s good to know. I think our tires are fairly new. The previous owners didn?t really use it much since 2017. We take it in for a tune up next week. I?m sure they will have lots to say once I get her back.
One thing I?ve learn in this first week with our girl. Trying to find an RV shop to work on her has been difficult. They all push new new new. I?m not interested. I like our girl.