Dave;

I've opened a couple of holes but only found 12V wiring. That was on the 76 and the 77 unit, I've never had cause to open up the 93.

Using a thin fiberglass rod you might be able to fish your way through to where you want to go.

Thats what I woud try, an electricians fish wont cut it.

With all us new guys joining the site it shouuld be pointed out how important keeping the filter clean in a roof AC unit is. On my first coach years ago I almost replaced the unit before someone clued me in and it froze us out in the Fla Keys that weekend.

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Dan & Suzy Z
'81 Euro 28

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I threw the old unit off the roof before I read these other easy ways to offload it. That gravity works pretty good. '84 Regal "Barthalamew"[/B]

Redneck!

I also only have one ac in my 1979 barth which is in the back, they is a plate saying it is wired for ac in the front vent. It has a fan in the vent witch is 12 volt. the 120 is under cover of the vent. I am going to gulfport Ms this next week , I do wish fuel cost was a litter lower. I drove to Natchez Ms lastweek an got 12 miles to gal, but did not run gen. much. this a tough rigs.I wish it had a tag, Good motoring to all. James Helen

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Originally posted by ron:
Redneck!

Well, it was broke already! Why wear kid gloves if you're a goat over?

Job complete. Installing new unit a snap. Weighs about half that of my old '84 unit. Prolly won't last as long either but blowing cold now. (outsourcing obvious)
At least I know it was installed right, prepped to bare metal and used marine GOOP as sealant and it squished out good from around gasket. With all my work traffic on roof, went ahead and applied another coat of CoolSeal over the one applied just a couple months ago by previous owner. Now I sleep during storm, then hunt light switch. :-)>
The barthing dog

Please don't anyone tell him how to search the archives for the thread about adding kerosene to the AC fan motor bearing zert fitting so it's stop making that awful noise until I could sell it! :-)

Actually DoG, I am impressed that you did that swap out by yourself. I was very aprehensive to tackle the antenna and fan jobs alone myself, so you earned your AC merit badge on this job!

You take one of the straws-tubes that comes with WD-40 and first fill you mouth with the kerosene then blow the kerpsene thru the straw-tube and into and thru the zerk. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT. Well almost EVERYBODY, NOW EVERYBODY KNOWS.

A word of warning - Don't try this unless you're a certified blowhard. Most people don't have enough breath to depress the little ball valve in the opening of the zerk, so kerosene sprays all over, but doesn't enter the bearing.

OK OK! I concede. I have been out-BS'ed by professionals. LOL :-)

Ron/etal, Ya;ll didn't tell me about the kerosene trick. I bet that was all that was wrong my 20 year old Coleman. Got me to wondering if I shouldn't go and do it to the front unit as a PM measure. Has anyone ever thought of areosolizing kerosene. I believe it would sell like hotcakes, as my granddad had a 100 uses for it....everying from keeping the crosscut saw from binding to mixing with stovepipe soot for cuts and wounds. Also used it in a homemade squirt gun to discourge lovesick male dogs from courting his women dogs at times. He prized it almost as much as tobacco spit.
Guess i will pend the next rainy day reading ALL of the archives.
The barthing dog

WARNING Do not try this at home. WD40 is toxic if swallowed. Even if not swallowed, your martinis will never taste right again.

However, this lubrication technique is quite safe if the lubricant is:

1. For Regencies, extra virgin, first pressing olive oil. A dash of balsamic vinegar makes it a bit more palatable.

2.For Breakaways, the recommended lube is regular domestic olive oil.

3. Salad oil is fine for Regals.

I do not appreciate the denegrating remark about Regals.

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Sorry, Dave, I guess it's the old non-DP inferiority complex coming through. Whenever I park near a Regency or Bluebird, it comes out. I am going out this weekend with my neighbor, who has my old Southwind. That will balance things out a little. Actually, being around any other gas coach gives me a feeling of smug satisfaction, if not superiority.

Me being a poor guy and all, I wouldn't mind if my Regal friend, "Barthalamew" ran on old cooking oil.

You fellows surely saw the the mini-doc of the two young lads who tweaked an old gas engine, pickup truck to run off of used fry oil from restaurants? Last I heard, they had left one coast and headed to the other.

You can't cook with first press olive oil Bill. It burns quickly.

I'm having a ball seeing the looks this coach gets, in passing and close up. I love classics.

I started my RV experience with a 16' Casita Deluxe, "Son of Burros". What a joy to pull (1100 lbs w/60# tounge weight. The 1990 Ram Chargher w/ 350K on the original mill and still burning white pipes, the Casita "DOG House", and I cruised at 80 mph on the Interstates, never swaying...........Really well thought out and quality built. Perfect for my weekend rifle match trips and nice for two if she's in the mood. Kept it 3 yrs and got what I had in it within 30 mins of posing on the Casita Forum. I may have to get another to tow for the grandkids! Would really look sharp if the paint jobs were coordinated.

Seems the same with these Barths.......If you treat them right, you can basically can enjoy one just for the cost of upkeep.
Kind'a like wives, huh? Heh, Heh

dog:-)