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With all the bad weather issues the past few weeks, thought this link might be helpful to all the members of the forum that are traveling. This link will allow one to look at each state and depending on the state there are a number of links that might help find areas that might be a challenge finding electrical power. Lose of power can interrupt a number of services. Always good to know what one might be driving into, many of the links also post flooding alerts or storms that could have an impact on your travels. This is when Smart Phones come in handy !! http://www.outagecentral.com/ Rich.

gsvrcek, Welcome to the FMCA forum! The gas valves can open when first activated, only to close again. The coils resistance can change, but make sure that ALL the electrical connections are clean and tight. Make sure the grounds are tight and the board contacts are clean. Use a contact cleaner on the cable connector and a pencil eraser to clean the board / any flat board connector(s). Rich.

Kind of sounds like your control board software was not updated. When the units first came out, they made that sound when it started and then ran quiet. That board failed on mine and a new one with the software update ended that issue and the issue of the inverter not turning on and off properly. Rich..

Regarding Highway Regulations, some members may find this sight helpful. https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/laws/trailer-towing/ Rich.

Wilike, You might want to check out this link for some information on Smart Wheels. http://www.vipwheels.com/technical-support Rich.

The following link has extensive information on parts and materials used in a number of Fleetwood Coaches. The Class A thread is the only one that it appeared appropriate in. Hope it proves helpful when looking for items like Electrical, Mechanical, Entertainment, Plumbing, interior and exterior needs. With its menu and sub menus. There are pictures and part numbers for a number of items. It also lists items that are no long available. http://fwc.fleetwoodrv.com/plant91Files/06%20Fleetwood%20Parts%20Listing.htm Rich. NOTE ! To open the links (Click Hear) you will need Excel program to open the spread sheets listing the part(s) information.

The link information will connect you with Ultra RV Products. One needs to contact them via E mail. The Company information. If you have a question to ask through email, please us this contact form and we will respond Mon-Fri 8-5 PST. If you would like to speak to a Support Tech, please send a contact form requesting a call back. Include your phone number, and will respond during normal business hours. ( This is to help reduce "Sales Calls") To contact us via mail, Our address is 4002 Harrison Ave. Centralia, Wa. 98531 https://ultrarvproducts.com/store/index.php?route=information/contact One can browse around there web page. They appear to have recently started some Q and A links covering some issues with the Workhorse Chassis. Rich.

pappyb, contacting workhorse might get you a part number. Things change so this information maybe outdated. Workhorse Custom Chassis, LLC Customer Relations 850 Stephenson Highway, Suite #510 Troy, MI 48083-1174 1-877-946-7731 Rich.

JR Welcome to the FMCA Forum ~ Most of the parking at Perry is on grass. Rich

dba4777, This information was posted by Brett Wolfe in one of the Chassis threads, Might be helpful. Rich. Posted 06 February 2012 - 09:39 PM I did a little research and came up with this guy/company that troubleshoots/repairs Allison shift pads and ECM's: http://www.transmissioninstruments.com 866 439 9779 John Kopalek.

promethias, Welcome to the FMCA forum! Thanks for posting your thoughts and how you addressed a personal concern. The fact that there is a lack of mid coach turn indication has been a item of concern to me also. I have not made any attempt to add additional turn indicators and keep a heightened awareness of conditions ahead and to the side(s) to minimize sudden lane changes. Having said that, the thought of the addition of turn indicators is one that I should address! Rich.

Chuck , I will send you a Private Message with some information on a possible solution to replacing your seal. Rich.

Scott, this is link to the Alaskan railroad system. http://www.alaskadenalitravel.com/Travel-Planning/Alaska-Transportation/Alaska-Railroad/?utm_source=google-adwords&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ADT-search&gclid=CKShwb3XqLwCFYpaMgod3BsAaA Rail Map link, http://www.alaska.org/advice/alaska-railroad-map One needs to take the Alaskan Marine Highway to Seward to get to the rail head. http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/ http://www.cityofseward.us/ Hope this helps Rich.

Chuck , The seal(s) are not listed in the parts list for the model number you posted. Did you mean to post RM2862 instead of DM. Even changing the first letter from a D to an R, the seal is not listed. So , does the refrigerator have a freezer and refrigerator door / 2 door model or 4 door model? Just want to be sure I'm looking for the proper size seal. Could you post the dimensions of the current seal, total length and width for the group? Also, is the seal a magnetic style? Might be able to come up with a seal made for some other unit that will work. I did find a seal, but it is not the proper size you your particular model. Rich.

Wildflower, Welcome to the FMCA forum! You might want to look at http://www.fmca.com/index.php?option=com_fmcachaptersearch&view=search&Itemid=98 and see if there is a Frustrated Maestros Chapter close to you and contact them. There are a number of chapters around and they all like to get together and jam. Also, would be a good starting point regarding your question and I have feeling one or more of them might chime into your post with some better information. Rich.

Ken, Welcome to the FMCA forum! With your coach Vin number call: Workhorse Chassis Assistance: With the shuffling of Workhorse recently I hope the number is still good. 1-877-294-6773. There was a recall on some model year instrument clusters having issues. The only way to get them fixed is to return them or replace the entire unit the last I knew. Rich.

astmi, The switch is located behind the cover at the back of the ice maker, the trick is to find a replacement for the micro switch if that is what has failed. The key is to keep the units mechanical timing correct !! So remove only what you need to; to test the Switch for proper operation, try to move the little button on the micro-switch with it still mounted to check the contacts. Might need an extra pair of hands. There is a separate fuse for the heater element, wish I had some pictures to share of the unit. Something to put on my to do list when I need to remove mine! This is what your water valve might look like: http://www.americanrvcompany.com/Norcold-618253-Refrigerator-Part-Icemaker-Water-Valve-with-Bracket-Trailer-Camper-RV This is a link to some additional information, they supply the entire assembly, but also post some information that might be helpful, regardless of what you decide to do: http://www.icemakerrepair.com/servlet/the-Norcold/Categories Rich.

astmi, There is a switch that turns on the solenoid allowing water to flow, located in the ice maker assembly. Should you have a meter, you can check to see if there is a short / very low resistance reading across the pins of the solenoid. This is a link to a manual for trouble shooting the ice maker that might prove helpful and provide additional information on the ice maker circuit. http://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/icemaker.pdf Rich.

deasnealy, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! The personal Generator area is often referred to as the 7 / 11 area. Meaning you can run your personal generator from 7 AM to 11 PM. There is a handicap area provided if needed and that area is able to run generators 24 hrs. Most of the electrical sights in Perry are set up before the Rallies and then remover by the advanced crew. I have parked there and had electric with no issues in the past. Going in with empty holding tanks is advantageous, but there is a pump out service you can sign up for if needed. Water can be an issue, so fill your freshwater tank before parking, when you enter the holding area prior to going to your designated parking area, ask one of the volunteers about water; should give you heads up. Enjoy the Rally ! Rich.

hypoxia! Welcome to the FMCA forum ! It might work for those hot summer days, but could be an issue when one runs into those hot summer nights and I wounder if a small rechargeable battery could fill in the gape; by charging enough during the day. Just some personal thoughts you might want to consider or monitor. Rich.

h2o340 ! Welcome to the FMCA forum ! One drills a small hole in the seals !!! Not in the Glass. Its tempered and will shatter !!! Rich.

Jim, This is a good Ice Fishing year! With the last warm up, the ice got a little on the So So side; but that did not last long! We are kind of hoping that these real cold days will do some damage to the invasive insects that we have in the area, so if we get some -20 degree temps it might be a good thing as long as it does not damage the buds on the fruit trees ! Always a trade off. Oh! and those rainbows caused by the Ice crystals in the air are called Sun Dogs, but I like calling them Snow Bows. Rich.

Well, it was not too bad this AM temperature wise, only -1 at 8:00 and no wind. We are having and old fashioned winter. Have not had one in the area over the last 15 to 20 years and one tends to forget just how cold it really can get and the beauty the cold can bring as long as one is able to keep warm. This AM we had ice fog in the area and with the sun coming up there where Snow Bows, with a full color spectrum. With it being this cold the Great Lakes are freezing over to a greater degree then in a number of years and as you look out across them it looks more like one would expect to see looking out over Hudson Bay. A very Gray, White and brown bleakness as the landscape and trees wait for Spring. Rich.

Ron, Think that you can change the idle speed using the cruse control, makes things a little easier when working alone. I have used a wooden dowel, held against different sections of the engines to track down the source of a noise, You just have to be very careful and if your not comfortable doing it. Get some one to help. Rich.

Jack, A lot of work to get the jack out, some have used a long bar and some blocks to leverage the ram / jack back up into the cylinder. Best to take a close look at the chrome looking ram surface for any pitting or rust. this is not what one wants on them and depending on the damage, determines how long the seals will last; as a general rule! When you get a min. look real close at the bottom edge of the cylinder and see if your power gear system is setup with grease fittings. Should your cylinders have them, one needs to add just 2 pumps worth of Lithium Grease into the fittings. Power Gear mentions it in there owners manual. They recommend greasing them every 30 cycles. Said another way, after you level the coach 30 times. Now, that is; under most environments more then is needed to keep the seal(s) in good condition and the Ram / Jack pad portion clean and in good shape. Many owners use a spray on oil (WD-40 - is not an true oil- its more a penetrating oil like Kerosene) or a silicon lube to protect the surface, and wipe them clean from time to time. Rich.