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    On my 2004 American Tradition 40V.

    Cant seem to remove this cover to get to monitor. It seems both parts of dash plastic cover (beige and black) are not separable  but the beige part is bolted to the main dash panel whic is blocked by the monitor.

    The front metal cover could possibility be removed by disconnecting all of the electrical plugs that would still leave two airlines which I have no idea how to disconnect . Not to mention what the air sources are which would have to be releived of pressure first.

    Anyone been here before to share some wisdom?

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    1 hour ago, manholt said:

    Basically the same as my old coach, 2010  American Tradition 45Y, instead of 4 12V, I had 8 6V ( 2 banks of 4 and a Magnum 2812 for each bank) all electric coach!

     

    3 hours ago, rayin said:

    According to the sales brochure your MH came with 4 12V coach batteries and 2 12V chassis batteries, and an electronic battery control center. To me that indicates ALL the battery wiring is suspect.

    Thats about it. Just at some point the previous owner went with 3 and 3 all AGM type. At least in all of my checking out all that I could I learned a lot! even found the terminals loose on one of the engine cranking batteries. It did crank faster this morning 😁.

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    5 hours ago, manholt said:

    Sounds like a bad BIRD.  Its a relay that lets the alternator charge the house batteries when start batteries are full, same in reverse.  $35 at NAPA.

    Thanks  Manholt, this rig predates a Bird and circuit breakers. It has 3  type 31 batteries for both starting (big diesel) and coach and a very large contactor and some electronics to control it. Same principal just much bigger.

     

     

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    I have a 2004 American Tradition 40V. This unit has a 2800 Watt inverter that runs all outlets, even the microwave off the coach battery in absence of shore or generator power

    This morning I woke up and found the inverter running everything. During the night the Converter breaker had tripped so the inverter took over and ran all loads (except AC and frigerator). Batteries discharged to about 50 %. Reset converter 120V breaker and things went back to normal, batteries were recharging etc.

    On the road to next destination.

    Along the way I noticed inverter was running down the coach  batteries again. I then realized the engine alternator circuit was not connecting to the coach circuit to charge the coach batteries.

    Any ideas on where to start trouble shooting this problem?. I'm on my first trip with this coach and for 3 weeks, until today the chassis and coach 12VDC systems systems were joined together .

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    16 hours ago, manholt said:

    I did find the 81 mph, under HD Commercial truck/bus tires....rating "M"!

    On my coach I have 365/70r steer tires and the other 6 are 315/70r....speed rated for 75.  If you wish to go the posted speed limit in a "cookie cutter" motorhome, by all means do so, but please stay away from Texas!

    I knew I had run across that somewhere! Thanks for the info!  As for a "cookie cutter" motor home I beg yur pardon partner, I sold my cookie cutter, and now Im in the cupcake catagory with my American Tradition 😁😁. As for driving 80 in Texas, as a Texan one thing I know for sure. If I was driving 80 I would be passed by some Texas millionaire driving his Prevost towing his cadiliac with his longhorn hood ornaments. 🤠

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    18 hours ago, tireman9 said:

    Can you find the reference for 81?  According to the Michelin RV tire guide 75 is the max operation speed for RV application.

     

    Wish I could. There are so many different information sites at Michelin that I seem to have different results every time I go there. If I do find it again I'll definately post it.

    Thanks for your input. So far Ive found no other reference than 75MPH myself and I dont plan on driving faster than that anyway. Great Tire guide by the way. Thanks

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    9 hours ago, kaypsmith said:

    Wow! How many miles on the coach? As Bill said, this is not common unless a mechanical breakdown, or my wife on the brake pedal.

    About 98800.

    Many say they have far more miles than that, but the bottom line is brakes are always one of the items that are excluded from a warranty except for "manufacturing defects".

    As the old disclaimer goes "your mileage may vary". The original owner claims he faithfully had maintenance work done on his coach and no one ever said he needed brakes. His last "M3" service was done a year ago and a lot of work was done but no mention of brakes. It was not done at an authorized Freighliner center however. that could make a difference I suspect.

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    6 minutes ago, wildebill308 said:

    So you now have both sets of pads located/coming in. How are your rotors?

    I would bet you will never need brake pads again. Pads and brake problems are some of the least common problems I see on the forums especially on diesel coaches. It makes me wonder if your calipers were releasing properly or the previous owner road the brakes to much.

    Bill

    Rotors were shot. New ones are in and installed. Just waiting for the pads now.

    Everyone says that, but it has happened to me. Who would have guessed it would be in the shop for 3 weeks waiting on tires and brake parts!

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    1 hour ago, hermanmullins said:

    Lots of folks carry a spare tire but no rim in their bays. Roadside services will mount the tire. Without the rim you will need to utilize the space wisely. Put water hoses and or power cables in the tire. Lots of stuff can go in the center.

    Herman

    Herman, I dont know if my bay is large enough. Also dont know ab out the weight. these 22.5 tires weigh over 100#. Im new to this type of MH and its been in the shop so long trying to get the maintenance done Ive only had 3 days to play with it since I bought it!😭

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