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- Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:30 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: MH model year identification
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5380
Re: MH model year identification
Its possible that the framing was done in very late 1989, with the finishing up done in early 1990. The "Sailor Mfg" sticker is on the door jamb because that company actually holds the patent on that type of door hinge. Maybe it just wasnt removed in all this time.
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:24 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Cheapest house in town, My house.
- Replies: 46
- Views: 33941
Re: Cheapest house in town, My house.
Great idea using the hi-lift jack. Got to try that if/when I do another rehab project.
- Sat Oct 06, 2012 6:32 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Cheapest house in town, My house.
- Replies: 46
- Views: 33941
Re: Cheapest house in town, My house.
Congrats!!! I like it, especially at the super low price....... Please post pics of your progress, its good to see it coming back together.
- Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:37 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: 1969 mobile home renovation
- Replies: 46
- Views: 26137
Re: 1969 mobile home renovation
Theres lots of products that can kill off the "pet smell". Odorxit, Natures Miracle, etc, they all work well. Whichever you choose will take care of the problem.
- Sat Sep 29, 2012 4:23 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: sewer roof vent pipe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2128
Re: sewer roof vent pipe
Youre getting "bubbled up" sinks and sewer gases in the home because the system isn't vented well enough. Add that vent back into the system for the drains to work properly, and to vent the sewer gases out of the home.
- Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:54 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Wiring question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1998
Re: Wiring question
If the wiring is in fact transport wiring(not sure):
Blue wire is for the electric brake control
Red wire is a fused lead(to fusebox)
White wire is the ground(completes the circuit)
If all the electric is working in the home, just leave it there. No point in messing with it.
Blue wire is for the electric brake control
Red wire is a fused lead(to fusebox)
White wire is the ground(completes the circuit)
If all the electric is working in the home, just leave it there. No point in messing with it.
- Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:23 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Bottom Sill
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7208
Re: Bottom Sill
You can get a water leveling kit for around $25 at the parts page of this website. Will save you headaches later trying to level out your repairs. Remember to take your time, ask questions, and get "volunteer" help if you need it.
- Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:45 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Major floor issues, need options
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6596
Re: Major floor issues, need options
Looks like that was cut out for some kind of service, then left exposed. What you could do is piece in some insulation, and brace a little "square" up underneath so you can service it again if necessary. Just stuff insulation into the "square" to keep the pipe/p-trap from freezin...
- Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:34 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: New Gutter Installation Problem Need Help
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6301
Re: New Gutter Installation Problem Need Help
If the installer won't back up his work, I would report him/her to the BBB. You have a right to leak free gutters!!!
- Sun Sep 23, 2012 11:16 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Major floor issues, need options
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6596
Re: Major floor issues, need options
What kind of underbelly material is there(if any)? After you repair the floors, you can always make some kind of "blanket" out of loose insulation glued to a membrane if its missing or too damaged. Drag it under the home and tack it up off the ground. Ive even seen these "blankets&quo...
- Fri Sep 21, 2012 4:38 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Hi again everyone
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6573
Re: Hi again everyone
Yes the "mobile home" switches are cheap junk. They actually "pinch" the bare wires behind the switch, rather than using the attached screw connectors on standard house switches. "Scotch-lock" connectors are similar, if youve ever seen them. Over time the wire will rub ...
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:20 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: soft spots in floor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6010
Re: soft spots in floor
Tear out the old particle board, replace with new plywood. I would recommend 3/4" thickness if at all possible, for strength.
- Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:18 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Hi again everyone
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6573
Re: Hi again everyone
Be VERY careful around your home's electrical. You can cause property damage(fire), and risk injury or death if you make a mistake. If you aren't 100% sure about what to do, its best to call in a pro.
- Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:47 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Curve in the shower...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2389
Re: Curve in the shower...
Looks like its going nicely. Always good to see someone fixing up a home on a budget(just like me!)
- Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:37 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Pipes blew up, pex question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4529
Re: Pipes blew up, pex question
Had the exact problem on a mobile I worked on awhile back, only the pipes were hacked together PB. What we did was slit a straight line in the belly, pulled out the old wet insulation, and ran the pex right next to the old stuff. We just left the old stuff there rather than wrestling it out. It was ...