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Mac
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Try www.mobilehomerepair.com.
Getting info for a place of that vintage is probably close to impossible.
Getting info for a place of that vintage is probably close to impossible.
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Mac
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Try www.mobilehomerepair.com.
Getting info for a place of that vintage is probably close to impossible.
Getting info for a place of that vintage is probably close to impossible.
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Sandy McLendon
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Buz:
Here's the problem: There is not, and there has never been, any requirement for manufacturers to keep info for older models on file. Info like wiring diagrammes, spec sheets, materials lists, just plain isn't out there, in most cases. What you're looking for probably went into a Dumpster, years ago.
What you have to do with a mobile home is to be self-reliant. For instance, if you need to know more about what wiring you have, you need to trace it yourself, or have an electrician do it.
www.mobilehomerepair.com is a group where you can ask questions about older units; my experience on that group is that somebody usually has had a similar issue, and can advise you.
On your wiring, you MAY (or may not) have aluminium wiring, because of the vintage of the unit. I would urge you to get an electrician in to check the unit's wiring. Aluminium wiring is susceptible to problems, because it heats up when it is used. The heat is not that much, but when it heats and cools as you turn stuff off and on, it makes the connections in the wiring work loose. That can create a situation where the wiring sparks. So, find out if you have aluminium wiring, and if you do, have the electrician tighten all connections.
Sorry to be the one to tell you, but there is no instruction manual for older units. You have to learn it all for yourself, one question at a time.
Here's the problem: There is not, and there has never been, any requirement for manufacturers to keep info for older models on file. Info like wiring diagrammes, spec sheets, materials lists, just plain isn't out there, in most cases. What you're looking for probably went into a Dumpster, years ago.
What you have to do with a mobile home is to be self-reliant. For instance, if you need to know more about what wiring you have, you need to trace it yourself, or have an electrician do it.
www.mobilehomerepair.com is a group where you can ask questions about older units; my experience on that group is that somebody usually has had a similar issue, and can advise you.
On your wiring, you MAY (or may not) have aluminium wiring, because of the vintage of the unit. I would urge you to get an electrician in to check the unit's wiring. Aluminium wiring is susceptible to problems, because it heats up when it is used. The heat is not that much, but when it heats and cools as you turn stuff off and on, it makes the connections in the wiring work loose. That can create a situation where the wiring sparks. So, find out if you have aluminium wiring, and if you do, have the electrician tighten all connections.
Sorry to be the one to tell you, but there is no instruction manual for older units. You have to learn it all for yourself, one question at a time.
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rmurray
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Sorry...Soemhow I missed your last message...
In 1967 Parkwood was a top of the line manufacturer in Moultrie, GA...They went out of business in the middle 70's..There will be no records available for your home...
Your Parkwood probalby has all copper wiring...1/4 real wood panaling....It was one of the best...Probably sold for about $6995 at the time....That was twice as much as the least expensive models...
In 1967 Parkwood was a top of the line manufacturer in Moultrie, GA...They went out of business in the middle 70's..There will be no records available for your home...
Your Parkwood probalby has all copper wiring...1/4 real wood panaling....It was one of the best...Probably sold for about $6995 at the time....That was twice as much as the least expensive models...
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