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The Red light means the alternator output is Low or missing, You mentioned the voltage reads 14 volts so over voltage should not be an issue. Even when you read good voltage, the alternator output can or could be missing. no exciter voltage (No power to alternator on start up) Loose fan belt or just a connection issue. Questions, Where you still connected to shore power with the engine running? Did you have the generator running? Rich.

Welcome to FMCA !!! One thing to remember is there a many members that are Young at Heart. The kids are on there own, so entertaining them is not on top of the list. Must mention, our kids try or like to join in when we plan a trip at times and bring there little ones. You know that makes there grandmother happy !!! She can spoil them. Took us over a year to find a chapter we liked, visited different Chapters. We now have a local chapter and belong to an international chapter. One for Rallies in our local area and one to enjoy while on the road. You will find many members that belong to more then one chapter. Enjoy the ride and the views !!! Rich.

Hi Pete, The only area that might give you pause is on Rt. 89. The North entrance from Gardiner. The drive to Mammoth Hot Springs from the park loop is OK, but going North from there to the North Entrance has some switchbacks with a good grade and the road is cantilevered out from a cliff for a very short distance. I have driven it North out of the park and you are on the cliff side edge. The DW is not much for very big drop offs, but we made it. One could drive to it and there is a small pull off going north. One could pull into and look at the road winding around the edge of a cliff. Stop there and say not for us and go back the way you came, if you wish.The view is one to see, but not everyone wants to drive the road. Must say the road is in good condition, its just mustering up the will to drive it. Hope you enjoy the park as much as we have over the years. One of those locations that we have on our, been there but just have to stop every time we are close list. Rich.

Spearfish, The thermostat can be an issue, but make sure that there is power to the 110 volt connection for the power feed to the temperature control board or relay. Could have come unplugged or just a loose connection in the circuit. The power feed on my hot shot gets bumped at times and no power to the heating control circuit board for the AC element. Rich.

This is starting to look like the same issue, or very close to the problem on this thread. The difference being the steering arm maybe at issue. Rich.

Military RV Man. Could you post the Year, Make and Model information of your coach. There are a number of different ways the circuits are wired. Rich.

Betty, I have been in winds that strong and parked in rest areas. I did not put the jacks down, just left the air bags up. Did not lower the coach. You will be in high winds for a longer period of time though, you might need to move for some reason and not needing to air up the system would save some time. Personally, if I was in the situation. I would have the back of the coach facing the wind. Less area to be directly hit by flying objects and less surface area to rock the coach. I would try to keep the front from being exposed to the wind the best I could. If you are parked between large loaded 18 wheelers, they offer some protection from anything flying around. Glad you are off the road to ride this one out. Rich.

Interesting idea. The primary difference is the UV effect on the clear coat and surface being exposed to materials that interior surfaces are not exposed to. Do not know of any chemical reaction issues between Mop and Glow and fiberglass clear coats. The chemicals in mop and glow, like acrylics will layer on the surface. Any residual wax or sealers on the surface could cause a peeling affect that could be unsightly over time an removing this layer could prove to be time consuming and costly. The same issue comes up when applying a new clear coat to the fiberglass. If the surface is not properly cleaned and prepared, the clear coat will peel in areas. The front of coaches are prone to the problem due to the exposure of bugs, fine sand / dust and stones that degrade the coating over time and products used to clean the area leave residues that need to be removed so clear coats will last. Think in the long run I would stay with synthetic and / or natural waxes to keep the coach looking good. Rich.

Tom, Looked at the wiring diagrams I could find for the Windsor and there is a difference for sure. Just wish they could make things a little more common between year and model coaches. Thanks for the feedback. Good that all the light and per start sequence is operating. The same sensors and circuits that control the lights control the buzzer. They use the same ground connections, to the bulbs and then on to the buzzer. That makes one look at the dash, to see why its sounding off. At least that is the way its supposed to work !!! LOL The more I look at the information available, the more it looks like a failed buzzer circuit and the only difference is those pesky diodes and some connections between the light ground that continues on to the alarm system. My buzzer will sound in the run position and the low air light will come on and stay on until the air pressure reaches about 70 psi. then the light and buzzer both go off. Could you send me the normal sequence for you dash light and buzzer in relation to the air pressure reading ? And confirm that the buzzer is off or on when transmission is in neutral or comes on after putting trans. in drive or reverse ? Just do not want to over look a micro switch or relay issue. related to gear selector. The air pressure alarm sounds for the volt, water, oil pressure excreta. there are differences between the models, but fundamentally they are more alike then different. The primary difference is in the way things are connected to the instrument panel and the needed changes are made in that area. With some differences in the senders or sensors. That generally is a difference in resistance. I sent you the link by PM and it has some wiring info. for an 05 Windsor. Page 16 in the dash info. They are not the best I have seen, but something is better then nothing. Rich.

Tom, Just wonder if when you first turn on the ignition key, do your status lights go through a test sequence and then go off before starting the engine? I sent you a PM with some drawings attached, hope you got them and they help. Rich.

Try This link. http://truckroadserv...le-shooting.pdf If this is a little to deep try this link. http://www.allisontr...licationType=OM Or http://www.allisontr...et=OM4119EN.pdf Closest operators manual that I could find. See Page 20 Cooling Circuit and page 55 High Fluid Temp. Hope this helps, Rich.

Tom and Rocky. Do you have the service information for your chassis? The problem my be a pressure sensor located on the front air tank. After going over 226 pages of information on the Monaco wiring and air plumbing, there is a pressure sensor that feeds a signal (ground)up to the alarm circuit. The same alarm is used for the Alternator failure, Low oil pressure, Water Temp., Low Coolant, and Low Air pressure. So do you have any lights on the dash display for these systems ? Reference pages that I'm looking at are Page 35,79 and 226 in my information. The pressure sensor appears to be connected to a 3/8in. orange plastic line? I do not see a electrical wire connection (may be going blind after looking for so long) and still have 8 pages to look over. Wiring goes to terminal M7(Black and White wire) Terminal # 10. Now that is one side and I need to find the other feed(thinking its a ground connection). Now on one drawing it pictures the sensor and a wire or air line leading from the sensor, but not to any specific location. Must admit that it makes me glad my coach is much simpler. Love a challenge though. Will keep looking at the drawings,but have to give my eyes a little time off... A little brake and a cold drink of tea--- All the signal circuits to the buzzer are grounds. So the Bk / White wire is the ground signal for the buzzer from the Air pressure sensor. Power is supplied by a yellow wire, from M14 pin number 9. So its a sensor issue or a ground issue as mentioned by Desertdeals. So Tom I would think sensor, because it only happens when you are in gear; but because of the way things are wired it could be a short to ground. Just so many twists and turns in all the wiring. One more long shot. There a diodes in all the ground feeds to the buzzer so the one in the air circuit my have failed. This little text note is next to the diode array ! Diodes are covered with ITS-0117 and ITS-0118 This might be a part number D1-0100 (4PLS). It was next to the other information. Rich.

Sensor is often located in the rear axle area. Read this link, same problem reported on a freightliner chassis. Rich.

The other ground point to check is the grounds for the gas valve(s). They are often hidden behind the gas valve. grounded by a stud in the valve. It is close to the tank drain and if you have a Hotshot install, it can be difficult to see and hard to remove, the 11/32 in. nut holding the ground. I have used a small wire brush to clean the stud and terminals to get a good ground. The heater will light then go out. Cycling to switch a number of times will get the burner to work, but it will not relight when the water heater calls for heat. Rich.

Talley, Thanks for posting the fix. RPMs being off is a rather inexpensive fix. The best part is now you know where to set the governor.. Rich.

Tom, Thanks for your pictures,install info. and links. The DW loves to cook and if she sees this information, you just know that it will be on my honey do list !!! Rich.

Dudley, Thanks for the information. The problem is a combustion issue. Your generator is a newer product, using a 2 cylinder engine and is configured differently from the more common 6K to 8K generator configuration. You mentioned the air filter has been changed. How many hrs. on the generator? Have you had any fuel issues with the coach? Water or dirt in the fuel. Have you run any injector cleaner through the system? Fowled fuel injector, carbon build up in the exhaust system and any restriction to the air flow through the engine can cause a combustion problem, that is more prevalent at higher altitudes. The fuel and air filters on you unit are accessed directly under the unit by removing different access covers. The spark arrestor clean out is in a slightly different location. Look in your Owners Manual for the proper procedure if you are a DIY person. Rich.

Block heater switch is generally located in the bedroom area. Look around the wall corners, night stand, closets and the base for the bed. Electrical box for the heater plug, can be located in the engine compartment, one of the back storage bays or in the rear of the coach, if yours has a access door. You know if they put things in the same location on all the models it would make it to simple and the owner would miss all the fun of looking in all the little hidden areas on the coach. Rich. .

You may need to check the shift cable adjustment and the shift cable for free operation and adjustment. Adjustment is made at the transmission clevis (G) for positive detent engagement. Neutral and park position checked. Any problem at times starting the engine? Shift cable number 15644393,but it might be a different. The shift cable (cable assembly F) connects to a D link at the steering column. Some set ups have a rod connected at this D link, referred as CP7 rod assembly. I do not have any information connecting this link to the HWH system or any wiring connections in the information I have. A call to HWH with any information might be helpful. Power train Control Module (PCM) or a Transmission Control Module (TCM) on some applications. They control the Electronic transmission shift points. These unit process information and send output signals to the solenoids located in the control valve assembly. The solenoids control the transmission operating pressure for upshift and downshift patterns and reverse. Also controls the torque converter clutch (TCC) operation. The valve body assembly has 2 shift force motors to control the shift points and reverse. The solenoid for the Pulse width modulator (PWM), controls the TCC. The Variable force motor. This controls the force of each shift, the feeling the driver senses on each shift of the transmission. There are 2 speed sensors in the transmission (mounted on the outside of the trans case) Rich..

Have not looked into the jack issue, There might be a connection. Have you set any codes or checked for any codes? The transmission would be a 4L80E. This transmission gets information from the ECU and sends information to the ECU. The throttle position sensor could be out of adjustment. Transmission Control solenoid issue. Vacuum module issue. Transmission speed sensor issue ?? I need to look and see if I have any information indicating that there is information shared between the ECU and the jack system. Not a lot of help, just some preliminary thoughts. Rich.

Actionjackson, I just thought of one more item. It may not be an issue, but if you have a problem starting the generator at altitude. Depress the start / stop switch on your unit to the stop position and hold it for a good minute, you will hear the fuel pump start. This is the prime operation for the fuel supply. Then depress the start side of the switch. Generally you will get a 36 code for a fuel supply issue. I'm going outside the box on this one. Keep us informed on the next trip. Rich.

Roger, This is the information I have come up with. Refrigerators: Frigidaire options Model LFHT1513LW, Model #: FFTR1513LW, Model #: FFTR1713LW, Model #: FFTR1515LW. Frigidaire FFPT12F3MW( This one has the door clearance mentioned) http://www.rainbowap...=shoppingdotcom Link listed for color options on the linked model. Whirlpool Top-Freezer. options. Model #: W8TXNGMWQ, Model #: W4TXNWFWQ, Hotpoint option. Hotpot refrigerator HTR16ABSRWW,046-86662-000 Edited 10-22-12 Hotpoint / GE option: Link. Depth is 28in. ?? http://products.geap...&Sku=HTH17CBTBB Could not find a Samsung unit that fit your size and space restrictions. The depth is the biggest issue, Working from the dimensions listed for the 1200 unit currently installed. The ability to open the door(s) to a full 90 deg. is difficult, found one that would allow the door to open to 90deg. The 52 in. you listed. Most have a open door measurement of 57in. The height and width fit the requirement for the opening you have, all will require some fitting or trim work to ether allow for additional height or slight differences in width. I did not check to see if ice-makers where available,that item was not listed in the information I looked at. If you have a MS-2000 inverter, then its a pure sine wave unit. A 2000 ME is a modified sine wave unit. The new electronics equipment likes the pure sine wave power. The modified sine wave will work on many of the systems, but if things get a little testy on the inverter and work OK on shore power. Think inverter ! Link to a nice article on the inverter(s). http://www.magnumene...ilent_power.pdf Been reading an article where a party that changed from a LP type refrigerator to a home style, turns off there inverter at night to conserve battery power. The temperature change over night has been minimal, with both the freezer and refrigerator temps holding well. An Roger, installing a 110 volt refrigerator will require changing the current outlet from a shore power only circuit to one of the inverter out put circuits. The model you have may have two 15 amp breakers or 1--15 amp and 1--20 amp. I would make the 20 amp one the source for the refrigerator. Hope this gets you off to a good start. Rich.

Roger, Thanks for the information. With 6 Lifeline deep cycle batteries you should have all the power you need, unless you do a lot of dry camping. Even then running the generator would bring them back up or better yet you could add some solar panels. Will look around for some options now that I have the model refrigerator. I can look up the information on the inverter also. We will be camping this weekend, taking in some of the Fall color. So give me a couple of extra days. Been in contact with owners that have made the change over. Samsung and Hotpoint units come to mind as options, but manufactures change models and the doors around. Freezer on the bottom or upright ? Rich.

While looking up information on Allegiance40x's Coach I found this information: Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, announced that its American Coach line of luxury motor homes will offer the Lectronix Navion R5000 driver information system as a standard component in its 2008 Eagle, Tradition, and Heritage motor homes. Information is available on this system. Users Manual Link. http://www.lectronix...User_Manual.pdf This is a software operated system. http://www.lectronixinc.com/support/R5000.html Rich.

Could you list your refrigerator model number so I can get some dimensions. What size inverter do you have? Pure sine wave or MSW? And the number of coach batteries and type. I will look around if you like! Rich.