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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.

It would be good if the OP could post the Model and Make of the unit. One can get caught in the semitics of the words. Is it a Converter or a Inverter / Charger ? That very well can determine how the unit works. Rich. Converter- a device that converts alternating current to direct current or vice versa. Compare inverter, synchronous converter. Invertor- any device for converting a direct current into an alternating current Charger- a device that charges storage batteries.

rslavicek. Welcome to the FMCA Forum! Could you post the Model and Make of your inverter / charger for the group? Do you have the Operators Manual ? Many units are manual on and off. So you need to turn it off when not in use to lower current draw when dry camping, they do draw a phantom current to keep ready when its time for coffee or run some 110 volt item. Rich.

Ray, I have the same setup regarding the covers for the shore power cable and water. The sewer line runs through a larger opening with a threaded cover, that one has never let water in while on the road. Running in sum very heavy rain about 2 years ago. Water did intrude that area via the power and water openings, but no problem with wet AC electrical box in the same bay. The outlet is a good 18 to 24 plus inches above that particular opening on our coach. Your windshield issue is very similar to ours, the seal creeps away from the corners as the glass shifts. The glass shop now adds some extra sealant in those trouble areas and that does help. Think if I took the coach to the body shop and had the fiberglass opening closed down just a little, that would fix the problem. The glass is tough to get in place with the size of the opening now, so the glass shop is concerned that reducing the opening further would make installation even tougher. The front cowling is ridged, but still flexes some. We are concerned that making the sealed area to tight could add extra stress on the glass and the fiberglass and would cause extra stress on both. Causing ether the fiberglass or the windshield to fracture or eat the rubber seals. Kind of a catch 22. LOL. An area of 8.5 ft. by10 ft. in under a good size load form many angles. Rich.

Ray, Good the glass shop is real close! Kind of wondering if there is a cover or some other type of seal on the outside of the area where the box passes through the storage area wall that has been compromised in some way. Water entering an electrical box is never good. Rich.

Monacoman38, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! Could you attach a picture or 2 of you issue. there are some systems / style of connectors / fasteners used that are not as common as others. Also include the Model of your coach. Rich.

Adding to Brett's post, what time of the year? You can go North through the Tetons to the South Gate of the park. The roads in the park have been going through some major upgrades the last few years and are far better then in the past. The campgrounds in the in the park are rustic when compared to the ones outside the park. The Grizzly Bear Campground is in West Yellowstone and one can walk to the shops, stores and restaurants. We often use it as a base camp when in the area. Have also used the KOA in Bozeman Montana. Rt 191 is a gentle long climb to West Yellowstone. Coming from the South you could use Rt. 287 or Rt.26 to go in the South Gate. The East Gate is accessed through Cody. Good Rodeo Town if your interested. Contact the State and ask for Road maps and road conditions / repair work during your trip. Rich.

Ray, Hope the Glass Shop is close to home! The windshield on our coach needs to be removed and replaced about every 3 to 4 years because the seal(s) creep away from the front cowling. They have dried out some over the years so I now have a complete set to install the next time. Regarding your wet electrical box, is it inside the pod / storage area or external and in the weather elements? Rich.

ranjoorian, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! The Hydraulic pumps on the system are prone to failing as mentioned above in this thread. Wonder if it would be possible to retrofit the system with a Power Gear pump and manifold should Lippert leave you high and dry? Had to replace the original hydraulic lines on one of our coach's while in Alaska, a HWH system. They do not use anything but Goodyear -70 degree material up there and it came at a price, but I was able to replace them myself. The positive side was we never had another leak or line failure. Traded it on a new coach in 2001 and wish I had remover them before turning it in. Good top of the line material for sure. Rich.

99phantoms, Also a welcome to the FMCA Forum! You quest for the answer is like the question, which came first the chicken or the egg. I dare say that the large majority of owners started out in something smaller then a large diesel pusher. The exception might be someone who has driven large Semi's, Bus's, School buses or large fire engines. One gets comfortable with 40 plus feet of vehicle fallowing them behind the drivers seat. Brett's thoughts are right on for the majority of newcomers to the RV life style. Buying a good used coach, that has many or most of the features from your list of options even if its a little on the shorter side offers one the best of both possibilities. Loving the life stile or just not comfortable at the other end. Your market size is larger with a mid sized coach be it Gas or Diesel, you avoid the large write off up front and have wiggle room if you want out. The learning curve is a little smaller regarding a gas coach if you have never driven a vehicle with air brakes. The two do ride differently when adding the air ride of the diesel units. All in all not to bad a trade off to start your adventure. The rest of the systems between the two chassis are for the most part very similar. Good luck with your research and please keep asking questions. Everyone of us have taken a different trail to where we are today! Rich.

Jack, noses and happy feet make for a challenge. Not knowing what tools and your skill sets. One can start with small plastic containers, sometimes the ones used for baby food are close to the correct size to make a cover or cutting pill bottles in half and using Scotch Magic Tape as a hinge to experiment with to start. Very fine saw tooth blades work to cut plastic pill bottles and scissors work on softer plastic items. Some switches can be equipped with tamper proof covers directly from the manufacturer. should you be able to find some that would interchange easily. Just a few thoughts off the top of my head, Hay! one needs to start somewhere! Rich.

starmack2001, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! Thanks for taking the time to add some very helpful information to the forum! Rich.

Peanut and skippy2, from reading the replies on your soot issue: The soot has to be coming from some source. The key is to find out where its coming from. Do you notice the build up of soot while parked in a location over a period of time? or after you have been on the road for a time? The heating system burner exhaust should be totally isolated from the interior of the coach and the engine exhaust should also be isolated from the interior. The key is to isolate the source of the soot and then find the point / location of the soot intrusion. Now, I have to think that the furnace burner being an issue would be noticeable when you are parked. Do you run the furnace while on the road? Pressure differences caused as the coach travels down the road, for the most part; are high pressure on the front and lower pressure at different points as the air flows past the coach. The back of the coach is by default the lowest pressure point. Eddy currents can form at any point and vary continuously, so ANY point where seals maybe compromised can be a point of unwanted intrusion. That being the case, how about having your coach Pressure / Vacuum tested at a reliable service center with the proper equipment to fine any leaks. I have a feeling that you have some in areas that allow soot intrusion to kind of puff its way in / not a continuous intrusion. Kind of sneaking in unnoticed and the doghouse seals do not get the attention they should. Kind of out of sight out of mind. Rich.

Mmpoore2, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! Pervost being one of the top end coaches, there is often a bay with the control systems and it is possible that something got bumped, this might have inadvertently disabled the Subwoofer along with the front speakers. I got to look at one of newer Prevost's a couple of years ago and the one bay looked like a computer server room! Could you post the make and model of your monitor, think you are referring to the coaches system monitoring and status panel ? Rich.