The Wandering Steeles

The Wandering Steeles

We are retired and living full time in our 2018 Momentum 381M built by Grand Design. Bruce is a retired long haul trucker with 8 years in the aerospace industry, 11 years active duty in the US Army & several years as a handyman. Tina worked many years in retail.
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Amazing decal removal hack!!

Amazing decal removal hack!!

The Wandering Steeles

The Wandering Steeles

RV Attic Vent Repair!!

RV Attic Vent Repair!!

RV pocket door repair.

RV pocket door repair.

RV basement work lights

RV basement work lights

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  • @edward2209
    @edward220911 сағат бұрын

    Thank you and thanks for the video!

  • @edward2209
    @edward220915 сағат бұрын

    What you didn't mention which would have been nice is what to do about the gas line. Some of us are not professionals so we're not sure what the protocol is. You simply cap it with some kind of a plug or is there another way to secure that so that you can use your other gas appliances?

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles15 сағат бұрын

    Yes, cap it. I found the cap at the local hardware store. I removed my fridge to replace the cooling unit, the new cooling unit came with a way to cap the gas line but I bought a different cap so I could cap the “T” instead of the short gas line. You can take that short gas line to the hardware store to be sure you have the correct fitting for the “T” or the gas line depending on which way you choose to go.

  • @simplirv3585
    @simplirv35858 күн бұрын

    Excellent video with detailed information! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. 😊 [July 25, 2024]

  • @sadaksara
    @sadaksara10 күн бұрын

    You're a gentleman and a scholar. You took your time to explain and demonstrate everything so that even a beginner can follow along, and I appreciate that you talked about some of the possible pitfalls or issues that could occur. Great instructional video, thanks for posting!

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles9 күн бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @aprilann5749
    @aprilann574913 күн бұрын

    What is the length of your garage here?

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles13 күн бұрын

    15’

  • @jeffallen5871
    @jeffallen587113 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this. I bought a wrap from Flagwix as well. Time for a change.

  • @Misfit.Sanctuary
    @Misfit.Sanctuary16 күн бұрын

    Thank you so very much, kind sir! This video was exactly what we needed. Thanks for getting straight to the point!

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles14 күн бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @LJMaurer2432
    @LJMaurer243222 күн бұрын

    Great idea will try What do you do about the condensation?

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles22 күн бұрын

    We’ve not had any problems with condensation.

  • @jameskeough4620
    @jameskeough462025 күн бұрын

    Good job on the vid, but what about piping that does directly into the tank?

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles23 күн бұрын

    Can you be a little more specific. What is it you are asking?

  • @SueLefevre
    @SueLefevreАй бұрын

    Ok this is really helpful however how do you put it back on?

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteelesАй бұрын

    It’s just the reverse of the removal.

  • @SueLefevre
    @SueLefevreАй бұрын

    @@TheWanderingSteeles I have tried every which way to do this and it will not go back on so I will hopefully get a tech out to help me. Thanks for all your videos - they are helpful.

  • @toddmichayluk4902
    @toddmichayluk4902Ай бұрын

    Your video has a mistake in it. When installing the valve you need to install the valve piece with the rubber o-ring first and then install the retaining ring that you then rotate counter-clockwise to lock into place. The way you had it, the foot petal is the only thing holding the valve in place and the pressure causes the foot petal to pop off like someone else mentioned in the comments.

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteelesАй бұрын

    You are absolutely correct, I’ve added a big warning in the description because the rest of the video is correct & I believe useful. Thanks for being this to my attention.

  • @ScoutFX
    @ScoutFXАй бұрын

    Thanks for this video. I had a big bubble and didn't know why. I removed the air and filled it back up and the bubble would come back. I couldn't find any issues on this subject, only how to fix leaks. After watching your video, I opened up the mattress and found that the side support foam slid under the air chamber, lol.

  • @lanemorrison4145
    @lanemorrison4145Ай бұрын

    I'm in the same predicament with my toyhauler. Thanks for the video!!

  • @taisilva8000
    @taisilva8000Ай бұрын

    Good stuff 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @user-mi3mt2di2i
    @user-mi3mt2di2iАй бұрын

    This is very helpful thank you

  • @vicrawhog9582
    @vicrawhog95822 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info

  • @denispinet3480
    @denispinet34802 ай бұрын

    Good idea. Just found you on KZread, I like your short videos. Happy camping

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles2 ай бұрын

    Thanks. Please help me grow by subscribing & sharing with your friends. Happy camping to you too

  • @tommytmt
    @tommytmt2 ай бұрын

    It actually stays in override for 2 minutes. You do not need a second person, in fact you can leisurely walk back into the camper to push the slide controls with time to spare.

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles2 ай бұрын

    That has not been my experience. And is not what I was told by LCI. I suppose they may have changed the software in new units.

  • @frankperry1543
    @frankperry15432 ай бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you for posting!!

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @whoknows4279
    @whoknows42792 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I need to put in a new 30 amp outlet.

  • @CJM70124
    @CJM701242 ай бұрын

    Thank you SO much!!!

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles2 ай бұрын

    My pleasure.

  • @adrian121766
    @adrian1217662 ай бұрын

    what do the brown and black wires go to that you show at the 2:35 time in the video

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles2 ай бұрын

    I have to honest, I really don’t know. I believe, since I didn’t disconnect them, they are part of the cooling unit. My video on removing the cooling unit may explain what they are.

  • @TinaSteele-zz7mo
    @TinaSteele-zz7mo2 ай бұрын

    Love the avatar

  • @jwaustinmunguy
    @jwaustinmunguy3 ай бұрын

    The outlet wiring tester shows whether any outlet is wired correctly. The black pushbutton below the lights is a GFCI tester. It will trip the GFCI and any downstream outlets.

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles3 ай бұрын

    Both true.

  • @thumperpaul
    @thumperpaul3 ай бұрын

    Our Thetford is leaking from the flush pedal as well. Many thanks for the part number and installation video!

  • @Engbulldog
    @Engbulldog3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video. Very helpful

  • @alisynfey
    @alisynfey3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this informative video! Wish us luck for replacing ours 🙌🏽

  • @albertocuellar393
    @albertocuellar3933 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your experience.. it helped me a lot 🙂

  • @bossturbo
    @bossturbo3 ай бұрын

    good luck getting it out the door unless its a straight shot with no cabinets (bends) in front

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles3 ай бұрын

    I moved this fridge around 2 corners & into the garage of my Momentum toy hauler. It really wasn’t that tough. I did remove the crisper trays to help with clearance.

  • @bossturbo
    @bossturbo3 ай бұрын

    ​@@TheWanderingSteeles nice work! we ended up cutting it in half to get it out. But we got the job done!

  • @kristiewilliams9346
    @kristiewilliams93463 ай бұрын

    Thank you guys so very much. This was so helpful exactly what I needed.

  • @collinyounng
    @collinyounng3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @misspellesalot9892
    @misspellesalot98923 ай бұрын

    Ooooooh I hates that wabbit

  • @user-cj9mm9ub3s
    @user-cj9mm9ub3s4 ай бұрын

    Does anybody use the ramp as a party deck while camping

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles4 ай бұрын

    Yeah, I think some do. In the beginning we did use it some but not so much anymore. Our ramp is not really good in the rain.

  • @chelsey.harvey
    @chelsey.harvey4 ай бұрын

    I followed the steps you showed, but after I lined everything up and attached the foot pedal it seemed like it was in place but when I pushed down on it to test it, it popped off. I've attempted to reattach it 7-8 times with the same results. What am I doing wrong?

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteelesАй бұрын

    My video has an error in it. I installed the new valve in the wrong order. The part with the “O” goes in first, then the locking ring. I don’t know why mine worked but it’s wrong nonetheless. I’ve added a warning at the beginning of the description.

  • @parneypots
    @parneypots4 ай бұрын

    Like to have seen the new metal threads

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles4 ай бұрын

    LOL, Trust me they are there. It didn't occur to me while making the video to show the threads. If you click on the link in the description the pictures there do show the metal threads.

  • @mEgA_riLed
    @mEgA_riLed4 ай бұрын

    Does the base need to be the same model #? You have two different model numbers listed (in title and in description). I need to replace my 42072 but I can’t seem to find that specific model number.

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles4 ай бұрын

    The model number in the title is for the toilet itself. The model number (part number) in the description is for the base. The link in the description will take you to that base on Amazon.

  • @tinawenneman5824
    @tinawenneman58244 ай бұрын

    I want to thank you for this video. I just replaced both sink drains in my 5th wheel. You step by step instructions were right on point. I don't have any family here to help me, so these videos are a life saver.

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles4 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @mb-ky7ku
    @mb-ky7ku4 ай бұрын

    That is NOT A PANTRY That is an rv refrigerator Yes some models do have lights in them

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles4 ай бұрын

    This one came with a LED strip light but had a manual switch, I just added a momentary switch on the door now the light is automatic.

  • @snoookie1
    @snoookie15 ай бұрын

    What size fitting for the gas line if I want to close it permanently as I’m going with a residential fridge after this

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles5 ай бұрын

    To be honest I’m not sure but I think it’s a 3/8”. I replaced it with an adapter that came with the conversion kit I installed.

  • @forktrkman
    @forktrkman5 ай бұрын

    just installed the dutch aire 120 volt dual compressor system for my Norcold 4 door 1210. awesome system. got down to -4 degrees in freezer in one hour. the new units now do not use any of the norcold controls at all.

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles5 ай бұрын

    I do mention that in the vides’s description. I’ve also done a video on the installation of the universal controller that JC Refrigeration is using to replace the NorCold controllers.

  • @CraneOperator83
    @CraneOperator835 ай бұрын

    Pro tip, drain black tank before removing toilet. And while you're at it, might as well add a shut off valve to the water supply line. In my case I have pex so you will need to buy the pex crimping tool which is expensive but mandatory if you ever need to do any repairs on your lines.

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles5 ай бұрын

    Good suggestion on draining & flushing the black tank, I just covered the opening for the short time the toilet was removed. Even better suggestion on the shutoff valve, I even mentioned a couple of times in this video. Check my videos on adding shutoff valves in a RV. I also have a video covering tools & spare Pex parts.

  • @CraneOperator83
    @CraneOperator835 ай бұрын

    Let them figure it out. Then they'll feel achived. Let's Go

  • @MichaelWacht
    @MichaelWacht5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles4 ай бұрын

    You bet!

  • @owlpath4280
    @owlpath42805 ай бұрын

    I'm learning and you provided new wisdom!

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles5 ай бұрын

    I’m glad I could help.

  • @donhilgemann3045
    @donhilgemann30455 ай бұрын

    What silicone product did you use?

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles5 ай бұрын

    Anyone that is rated for the bathroom. This is the one I used. amzn.to/3urXF9u

  • @robh063
    @robh0635 ай бұрын

    Does the fin fan aid in preventing frost from building up making the need to defrost less often or does it just move the air around?

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles5 ай бұрын

    Yes it does slow down the formation of frost. Some even say it prevents frost all together. I think it has to do with how well your seals seal & how much humidity there is.

  • @jrags35
    @jrags355 ай бұрын

    thank you good video

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @AngelAngel-md1jx
    @AngelAngel-md1jx6 ай бұрын

    Awesome sir get er done

  • @johnfogerty1816
    @johnfogerty18166 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @charlielempelsndergaard548
    @charlielempelsndergaard5486 ай бұрын

    what is a water softener why does it need to be portable and why does it need salt, I'm so confused

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles6 ай бұрын

    A water softener removes certain minerals from water to soften it. Salt is used to regenerate the resin inside the softener so it can, again, remove those minerals.

  • @TheWanderingSteeles
    @TheWanderingSteeles6 ай бұрын

    Potable water softeners are used by RV ers