List of the latest topics being discussed in the FMCA Community section http://community.fmca.com Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:19:25 +0000 15 http://community.fmca.com/topic/3758-water-pipe-leaking/ Anybody know how to access water lines without tearing out floor.

Coach is 1999 Fleetwood Discovery.]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:19:25 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/3758-water-pipe-leaking/ http://community.fmca.com/topic/3751-what-warning-signs-should-one-look-for-when-purchasing-a-used-class-a/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:29:34 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/3751-what-warning-signs-should-one-look-for-when-purchasing-a-used-class-a/ http://community.fmca.com/topic/2222-gm-454-vortec-vs-81-workhorse/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:01:08 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/2222-gm-454-vortec-vs-81-workhorse/ http://community.fmca.com/topic/3747-internal-120-v-power-system-diagram-travelaire/ My Travelaire c-class on Ford was built around 1978. I recently discovered that the 12 volt DC line goes up to 16 ... 18 volts.

There is obviously a basic wiring error in the system else it could not happen. = poor installation practice.

It might help me very much if I could get a diagram of the power system, to figure out where the 12 vdc leads are supposed to go, then discover which one is loose somewhere. The loose one messes up voltage regulation, I suppose.

115 vac is ok.

thanks.


Similar, but different: I had to rewire the Onan 4kw generator control circuit as wires were bad there too. Comparably easy, only 5 wires from panel to Onan.

Does this forum have a library of documents? I made a circuit diagram of my Onan control, not a copy of the © manual.]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:36:29 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/3747-internal-120-v-power-system-diagram-travelaire/ http://community.fmca.com/topic/3757-great-smoky-mountains/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:13:17 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/3757-great-smoky-mountains/ http://community.fmca.com/topic/3750-where-do-old-working-motorhomes-go-to-die/
Looked at market value and it looks like a sale would not be worth the effort. Have thought about donating but haven't done anything about it yet.

Any suggestions?]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:37:49 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/3750-where-do-old-working-motorhomes-go-to-die/ http://community.fmca.com/topic/3726-hydraulic-system-for-cooling-fan/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:25:11 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/3726-hydraulic-system-for-cooling-fan/ http://community.fmca.com/topic/3755-not-even-locksmith-could-open/
Anybody? jmstillwell]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:41:19 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/3755-not-even-locksmith-could-open/ http://community.fmca.com/topic/2173-an-atrocity-is-about-to-take-place/
To say I'm ticked off at the president of this United States is a an understatement. I read in a newspaper a week or so ago that our president has a desire to add Jane Fonda to the list of greatest women of the century. From July of 1965 through August of 1966 I served this country diligently in Danang, Viet Nam.

I am proud that I was able to serve our country in a time of need. It is an insult and a slap in the face for anyone to want to honor an outright traitor to our nation especially in time of war. Many may have forgotten about Ms. Fonda's exploits in North Viet Nam, but I haven't & never will.

Just wondered what other vets thought about this subject.

W.Ott ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:28:55 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/2173-an-atrocity-is-about-to-take-place/ http://community.fmca.com/topic/3112-thinking-about-adding-safe-steer/
I am thinking about adding a SafeSteer to my motorhome.

I have heard both good and bad about various steering assist units. I would appreciate any input anyone may have.

If you have used SafeSteer, what is your thoughts?

John503]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:23:05 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/3112-thinking-about-adding-safe-steer/ http://community.fmca.com/topic/3738-add-electric-brakes-to-master-tow-dolly/
I see that I can buy backing plates, Hubs and a wire harness from Master Tow for $300. If the plate & hub are standard trailer parts, which I would think they are, I might be able to cut the cost.

Is this just a bolt on swap? I am very handy with tools, just haven't been able to look at the Master Tow units closely yet.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:58:22 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/3738-add-electric-brakes-to-master-tow-dolly/ http://community.fmca.com/topic/3752-manufacturer-disconnect/
When I first called Thetford they suggested that I order a new seal as the toilet was not holding water.

I spent around $67.00 for a seal kit that contained a new seal along with an assortment of screws. In addition I figured I would buy an extender and ended up spending about $140.00 before it was all over.

Thought it was kind of pricey but better than buying a new toilet.

Little did I realize that I had to take the whole unit apart from stem to stern just to get to the seal replacement. Undaunted, I replaced the seal and put everything back together and found the blade was extremely difficult to open and close. Spring would not close it all the way.

I called customer service and the only thing they could suggest was to lube the bottom of seal and let it relax and become pliant. Well so much for that idea. Still didn't work.

So I made the decision to buy a new toilet. I called customer service and asked if I could return seal kit since the repair didn't work. Told them I would buy a new toilet probably a Bravura - around $250.00.

Figured they wouldn't want the seals back but thought I might get some type of credit since I was sticking with their product line.

Their response was basically no dice on any type of credit and I was pretty much out of luck. They even told me they would have charged me a 30% restocking fee if I hadn't opened the parts package.

Know it doesn't mean anything to them but I will be buying another mfg. toilet as a replacement.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:57:54 +0000 http://community.fmca.com/topic/3752-manufacturer-disconnect/