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Billybuk ! Welcome to FMCA. Ditto to DD's thought and also check and see if the fans are mounted securely, like did they forget to tighten something. It is a little tight behind some of the refrigerators so you might want to get an inspection mirror or even from the roof or upper vent as most fans are mounted high in the back of the refrigerator blowing upward. Most auto supply stores stock inspection mirrors. Flashlight come in handy to. Rich.

pframe, The only item that comes to mind is that your 12 volt buss feeds a 2 buss 12 volt fuse panel and one of the feeders is loose at the fuse box or at the point its connected to the main buss, or a buss issue closer to the battery distribution wiring. The fact that the voltage was intermittent and got worse over time just sounds like a loose connection. Check the screw terminals behind the 12 volt fuse panel. REMEMBER to disconnect the 12 volt feeds, using the disconnect switch or relay(s). Real key would be if all the items affected get power from the same panel. Rich.

Ditto !!! From running fine, to smoke and both turbo's. Like loosing both mags on a LYCO 260 at the same time. The odds have got to be ??? Rich.

Dennis, got your PM and information And you name. With the help of the other members of FMAC we will work on your issues together. Rich.

Mike, The valve that Herman is referring to is the MAC valve in the area of the rear air manifold. The Valve should get power (12 volts) from a black wire running from the Tag axle control switch. Should you measure 12 volts at the Valve, make sure you have a good ground on the other terminal. There might be a 7.5 amp fuse bad in the ACC / ING fuse box. Everything is tied into the ride height control system so if that is working, the problem is most likely Mud Dobbers. Herman! that is what the Northern boys call um. The supply air line is Green and the output from the Mac valve to the tag is Orange, that is what the drawings say. That might help find the valve. Rich.

Baddad53, Here is a link to the operation manual and wiring information that should cover your system. I looked it over and do not see any connection or relationship between it and the air dump system. http://www.rvajacks.com/pdf/autopr80405.pdf Link to company and parts information. http://www.rvajacks.com/ Rich.

Hi huffypuff, Welcome to FMCA, Just wondering how many miles on the tires and there age? Rich.

This thread has questions about Girard awning and LED's doing some strange things. Awnings extending, on there own when the generator or inverter is running and LED's lighting up when the inverter is running. Sounds like Kay found a bounding issue at the transfer switch / solenoid that when addressed cleared up the his LED issue. Looked up some information on the Girard Awnings. They supply both a 110 volt AC system and a 12 volt DC system. The remote controls work on RF. The fact that they operate on an RF signal could mean a bounding issue, but they are prone to RF interference. This problem is frequently a grounding or shielding problem. So I would suggest checking all the circuit connections pertaining to the receiver, paying close attention to the ground connections and the twist spacing of the exposed cabling. This spacing or twists per in. can have a profound affect on reducing RF and noise interference. The little things are the ones that can make or brake proper operation of RF frequency remotely controlled systems. The devil is in the details and the devil enjoys harassing us. I have to see if I can find the frequency(s) used by Girard so I can try to calculate the best wire twist to minimize interference problems. Rich.

Hi Dennis, Welcome to FMCA! Could you attach pictures of the corners where the dash meets the wall on the drivers side and passenger side. Also one of the area just in front of the passenger seat. The corners of the dash should not move. I do have an idea of what that problem my be, but pictures would help. I suspect the corners will up and down without much force. Regarding the windshield, they mount into the front fiberglass cowling with the rubber seal and float for lack of a better term. This lets the cowling flex while still holding the glass in place. The number of pictures that one can attach is limited so lets start with the dash. If you click on my name tag a window will open and there is a (send me a message box), click on it and you can send me a private message. one can attach pictures to this message also. Rich.

Hi Leo !! Do you have an awning or LED lighting issue? Sounds like a needle in a very large haystack. Now the key question is, did you have the problem when the coach was purchased? Got to start somewhere: Do your awnings extend or LED's light when on shore power, generator and when the inverter is running or just a particular set up? What model Inverter do you have? Thinking you may not have any friends on the page if you keep coming up with all these oddball problems Good to know you are still out there running around again. Rich.

The issue of a Toasted Turbo charger recently came up on one of the engine threads, in this case the bearing failed. However, the turbo spool fins can get damaged by dirt passing through the air filter or a number of other reasons. One then gets to the why did mine fail. I did have the high pressure oil line to mine fail at the connection point where it enters the turbo. The only thing that saved me from major damage is the fact that every time we stop, a walk around is done. Looking at every item from the roof line down and a look under the coach from the front, back and sides. Also feel the tires for unusual heat or a difference in temperature between tires. One stop revealed the smell of hot oil in the area of the engine. No sign of oil on the bottom of the engine and no puddle or dripping. Opened the dog house cover and a small column of gray smoke was rising from the area of the turbo. Turbos need oil and a good quantity of it-- remember they are spinning at high speed and are mounted in the exhaust system. About the hottest location on the engine. Good oil, filters, not trying to push the oil change intervals and allowing for a cool down time when stopping if the engine has been running under a heavy load just before pulling off the road; all are good for the engine and ones wallet. The other item that can eat up a turbo is dirt!! Dirt particles passing over and through turbine blades is like the inside of a sand blaster on the intake. This removes fine metal that then goes through the CAC where some material starts to build up decreasing its efficiency, then whats left is ingested by the engine. A little like running sandpaper on every stroke. The cost of having dirty air filers, loose couplings on the intake side of the turbo and any holes or damaged area to the intake plumbing can let in dirt, that can lead to a complete engine job along with any items in the loop. This could also mean replacing the Air Compressor that is also connected to the same air source. Lower power performance and to some degree a longer time replacing the air in the air systems are a clue to air intake issues. Remember In the case of air pressure issues, leaks at any point also will affect air levels. That makes keeping the air path integrity in good condition, oil and filters a rather inexpensive option. Sometimes one can do everything right and still have a turbo / engine failure. Rich.

Hi Mike, Welcome to FMCA ! You might want to start by reading this thread. Tire pressure is related to load and there is no one answer, do to the load variables, model, year, kind of tires and some other items. You can start by looking for the weight information sticker on the coach. Some times on the door frame or in one of the cupboards. No standard location for stickers. Get your feet wet so to speak and then ask away. http://community.fmca.com/topic/5781-had-motorhome-weighed;-now-what/ Rich.

How many bowling balls do you think one can load into a 40 ft. DP. I only have 2, but if I ever get carried away! Nah, Now when it come to tools, traveling with a Quilter and my fishing gear, That could be a problem. Rich.

By the way, Welcome to FMCA , jrp62 and Loveto RV. The only item I have run into in like 40 years of owning a Motorhome was having my road service arrive and not have the proper sized socket to remover the wheel covers on the DP that a nice sharp piece of something made a tire not hold air. The fact that I'm just to detailed ( according to the DW) I had the size with me for the 3/4in. drive. So no sitting at a rest area for one to be delivered. 45 min. later we where back on the road. It took longer for the Road Service to find a tire then to change it and that fact has always made my gray mater twitch from time to time while driving in less populated areas. They are not quit as common as car tires, but once in over 175,000 miles is not to bad. Rich.

The Newest scam, Cell phone messages, not from your bank or other financial centers. Link to yahoo that covers the scam attempt information. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/smishing-serious-identity-theft-scheme-110046141.html Rich.

Dean, Fan belts will always be fan belts to me. Regarding your set up it still drives the water pump and if the tensioner spring has become weak you can loose cooling flow. Brett, mentioned the speed of the fan related to the temperature sensors. Have you changed the filters and hydraulic fluid in the system? Rich

AH ! spool damage or bearings? Should you have damage to the spool, then an oil test, to see what shows up. It is never good to have fine pieces of metal going through the engine. Compression / Top rings get beat up. Rich.

What are your Intake manifold temperatures running relevant to the coolant temperature. What is the range of your Turbo charger pressures? When did you change the air filter last? What is your fan belt tension reading? What is your fuel lift pump pressure? Have there been any changes in the Silverleaf Trip logs that stand out. Other then the Coolant temperature? Rich

I have not read this anywhere until tonight. Link. http://rvnewsservice.com/2013/05/08/recall-tells-thousands-of-rvers-dont-drive-your-rig/ Body of the information. RV awnings recalled. Don’t use your RV, feds advise May 8, 2013 by Russ De Maris | Filed under Misc.. ELKHART, IND – While there’s never a good time for a recall, the opening of spring RV season is certainly a bad time for telling potentially thousands of RV owners to NOT use their recreational vehicle. But that seems to be the sad case for a potential 27,000 RV owners whose rigs may be equipped with certain powered awnings manufactured by Indiana’s Dometic Corporation. In the most recent release of vehicle recall information, the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that several models of Dometic’s WeatherPro motor powered awnings could have an assembly problem that could cause these awnings to “unfurl unexpectedly,” at any time, with the RV at rest, or on the road. To that end, NHTSA is telling anyone who owns one of the awnings not to take the RV out on the road until the unit is repaired. RV News Service staff have attempted to get a comment directly from Dometic regarding the situation, but the company has not yet returned calls. However, a representative of one of the major RV manufacturers whose units had the suspect awnings in use, Jayco, says at least 27,000 of the power awnings are in the recall. Other manufacturers specifically affected by the recall include Keystone, Winnebago, and Thor. However, Dometic also sold an aftermarket motor service kit which could also cause the problem. Not all RV manufacturers have provided a starting date for when they’ll begin servicing customers affected by this recall. If you have one of the affected Dometic units, having your awning unfurl while driving puts you at risk for a serious accident. The text of the NHTSA recall is reproduced below: [update: 5/9/2013: RV News Service was contacted by Richard Anderson, a representative of Dometic. Anderson was quick to reassure the RVing community that not all 27,000+ of the possibly defective units have been released into the consumer stream. Some units are still in the hands of RV manufacturers, others are on RVs that have not yet been sold to consumers. However, neither Dometic nor Anderson can be clear on just how many units are in the hands of final customers. ] Dometic is recalling certain WeatherPro motor powered awning models 805, 815, 825. 835, 845, 885, 855, and 905: 9100 Power awning models 910, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, and 91; and certain awning motor service kits with part numbers starting with 3307923 and 3310423. The serial number range for the WeatherPro and 9100 motor powered awnings is 306XXXXX thru 314XXXXX. These motor powered awnings were either sold in the aftermarket as replacement equipment or installed as original equipment on various recreation vehicles and horse trailers. The awning motor service kits were sold in the aftermarket as service parts for product already installed on recreation vehicles or horse trailers and do not carry an individual serial number. The awning motor service kit must be located by the part number shown above. The motor powered awnings and awning motor service kits were manufactured between February 13, 2013 and April 9, 2013. If the awning or service part installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged. If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the coach is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash. Dometic will send notices to purchasers of the replacement awnings and will work with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify owners of the coaches that had the affected awnings installed on their recreational vehicles. Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall has already begun. Owners should contact their RV manufacturer or Dometic at (888) 447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Update history: 5/9/2013 4:44 PM (PDT) to clarify the number of units that may be in consumer hands. Rich.

Hi Tom, Not a lot in regards to campgrounds on PEI. When we where there we just found spots we could dry camp. The College of Celtic Music, not the real name and we can not remember it. There are some nice quit shops and displays with a number of quilts for sale if one is interested. The Island is not very big, for us it was the small towns and life stile. Rich.

Forgot to ask. What does the log data from the ECM look like on #6 ? There should be date and time line information regarding the performance of the cylinder. Pressure test, tests the cylinder integrity, not the condition of the valve train. Rich.

Looks like the Coach is at a CAT dealer from the original post. Question, Did the engine start to smoke all of a sudden or just get worse over time. Hard to believe that, if the engine compression test was good; there would be a piston issue or that there is a valve issue. How about the push rods, lifter or Rocker Arm loose, or something else in the valve train on cylinder #6. This could manifest its self as a cylinder issue ! Look at all the small items before pulling the head is my philosophy. Rich.