OK two part question. One is what is the finish and how to take care of the wood interior? And two-how does one replace the Door bell button? Does it come out after you remove the wood paneling or do you pry it out on the outside?
Rig is a 92 U225.
Strong suggestion: Remove the door bell button (just carefully pry it out). Replace with blind plug.
Also, remove the positive wire from the door bell (upper cabinet), as it is a common cause of FIRE. The door bell button closes the circuit and causes the door bell solenoid to energize. If water shorts out the door bell button (common failure) the solenoid stays energized until it overheats!
A door bell in a coach is, for most of us NOT a requirement. And removing the door bell frees up a little more overhead storage.
OK sounds good pry it out and toss. And remove door chimes and toss. Now for the wood....
I like this stuff .. smells good and works better!! ^.^d
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If you have the typical FT walnut cabinetry, there is no finish. No stain, no sealant etc. Only an oil to moisturize and bring out the natural color & grain of the wood. Do a search on the forum & you'll find several of options for various products that people use. Here's a good recent example:
Foretravel recommended cabinet cleaner (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=35912.msg338597#msg338597)
We usually use a 50% linseed oil/turpentine mix.
This works
My manual recommended Orange glo spray.
Found at Wal-Mart
My door bell is one of my favorite parts of our coach. It just radiates how classy these coaches are. People love it, I always ring it as I am going in to show off the inside.
The button went bad, so I got a lighted one from the hardware store. Didn't even know it was lighted when I bought it. Looks way cool at night. Just drips luxury!
I did put a shut of switch at the control, it sometimes goes off in rain.
Cheers
. That's what we use on the Walnut, works great. A little goes a long ways. I got at a hardware store but don't remember which one.
Wood Doctor.
Howard's Feed & Wax.
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ZEP wood doctor is an oily chemical nightmare. Hard to find and expensive too. One container of Howard's feed n wax will last years. No horrible smell. Much less $$
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The finish on Foretravel interior wood has been a spray applied low luster lacquer finish for a long time. It is not a sanding sealer
We have been using Howard's and are very happy with it.
I vote howards feed and wax, local ace has it.
Thanks everyone, Looks like I will try Howards-I have used it before on my radios.
I'm with Brett on this one. Here is what mine looked like on our last rig.
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I don't know if it was Brett that removed ours, or the next owner, but, I can't even see where a doorbell even existed outside! Bothers us NOT! ^.^d
In fair weather, if the door is open, we are home. If the door is closed we are gone or napping. Go away. :))