Re: [VAC] power and water

[HLove11179@xxxxxxx]

Hi ya'all.

Okay, this is a little premature for me; inasmuchas I'm still trying to fix 
up the basics and check things out, etc.  Not at all ready to do any 
"streaming".

But I've been reading with much interest in various parts and operation of 
the vintage units that are out there.  Mainly with an eye towards repairs and 
replacements.

I have a 1963 26' "Land Yacht".  Single axle, rear bath unit.

The fresh water tank, black water tank, and hot water heater are all located 
under the midship couch/sleeper sofa on the non-curb side.  And the 
electrical circuit breaker box is under the bathroom sink, accessible from an 
outside compartment.

I have easily found the electrical connection, and temporarily use a properly 
rated extension cord to run power to the lights and outlets.  Understanding 
that I do not have the amp rating to operate the a/c (or swamp cooler if 
that's what it is).  I figured I would wait until I have finished getting the 
trailer lights (turn signals, brake lights, etc) to work, the wheel bearings 
and brakes rebuilt, etc; before worrying about the a/c unit.  Then I would 
probably tow her to a reputible RV repair center and have them check it out 
and replace as neccessary.

I also have found where the battery is supposed to be connected.  Obviously 
by that statement there is no battery.  Again, one of the items on my list is 
to get a replacement battery and troubleshoot as neccessary.

Here then is my question.

Where do you connect the fresh water supply hose, to fill the fresh water 
tank?  I have found the fresh water drain next to the electrical cord under 
the non-curb side rear.  And I have used that to do some trouble shooting on 
the water lines.  But this seemed to me as a bad place to try and fill a 
tank, from the bottom up????

Forward and a bit above the battery compartment on the non-curb side is 
another hatch.  In this hatch is a cap with a Schrader valve (tire) and some 
note about 5 lbs psi max.  I haven't been able to get this cap unscrewed.  I 
have been reluctant to force it off until I knew what this was for.  Can 
anyone tell me what this is for, and why the 5lbs psi????

The only other area that I know I need work on is the main propane line 
coming from the regulator to the first connection under the unit.  It was 
left off one winter, filled with water and froze.  The freezing split the 
line.  I'm hoping that with care and tenderness, I'll be able to take the 
entire section off and get a replacement (manufactured if neccessary).

Thank you all for all the generous information that you share with us all.  
From the tech tips and experiences, to the travelogues.  I appreciate them 
all.