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    Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 7:46am
Thanks, Jato.  I'll check the propane line/regulator for sure.

Re. furnace:  Thanks for the heads up.  I'll remove the mattress and plywood cover before the tech gets to it.  The hourly charge ain't cheap.  We've got a big fall trip, so while the fridge has an easy workaround, not so much for the heater.

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I just replaced mine.... They suck to work on.... Everything I did seemed to make it worse.... In the end, new boards and all, it was better to replace it.... Just an FYI. It took 5 months to get in in, they are that backlogged.
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Hey, Riotkayak: So was that the fridge or the furnace? 

Thanks,

Scott
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I just replaced mine with a Dometic CRX1110 hinged on the right like the original. I'll be doing a write-up in my mods shortly.
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They are not cheap (fridge).  The Dometic I recently purchased from FR last October cost just north of $ 1100. which included shipping.
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Yep I paid about the same. Had it installed for a few bucks... but yes not cheap.
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