dickandlois

Welcome to the FMCA Forum ! The rear of the RV's is very common. The second one can be located on the entrance area or the hitch area when you'r parked. Always remember the forum does not consider any question(s) to be unworthy of being posted. That is why the Forum was created. Rich.

Thinking you have an abnormal load on the charger, this is most often caused by a shorted 6 volt house battery or 2. The chassis battery can also place a high current load depending on how the charging circuit wiring is setup. What is the age of the current age of the batteries and how long has it been scene you have added distilled water to the batteries - if they are wet cell type. Also, what is the coach battery temperature sense'r reading. When the temperature drops the charge current also increases and you get a higher water evaporation rate. It might be time to check the hydrometer readings of the battery cells ! By chance is the engine block heater been left on? L-1 breaker is the common side of a 50 amp system used to power the charger / inverter and one heat pump, while L-2 breaker supplies a second heat pump setup. Rich.

The filter number for the 8.1 L engine on our 2500 suburban is a NAPA 2487. it is mounted so the air intake MAP sensor is located between the filter and the intake manifold. If nothing else you will have an idea of what it might look like in your case. NOTE! If the air intake hose isn't secured and installed properly, the engine will have acceleration issues because of an incorrect fuel to air mixture. Performance is compromised. Rich.

rreiner, Welcome to the FMCA Forum ! Thanks for your feedback. Your issue is one of the main reasons that it is so hard to pin issues down. Lack of the proper labeling regarding what fused circuits power what is difficult and it does happen in many makes and models. Rich.

The best solution for the exhaust manifold issues for us was to install stainless steel ones. A little on the pricey side, but never had another issue with them failing. All the way to Alaska, around Canada and out west a number of times. The cast-iron stile headers where very prone to cracking if the bolts where to tight and the gaskets failed when things where to loose. A catch 22 issue. The S.S. stile was a true once and done deal for our Big Block. Rich.

Old Beaver. There can be a thumping sound when the ride height is off, but the fact that the drive shaft was removed it sure sounds like you need a shop that deals with repairing and balancing drive shafts. They would know if the drive shaft was put back together out of phase . The one I have used for years in our area is Fleet Pride. They do have a number of locations, but I have no idea where you are located at the time. You can look up Drive shaft repair shops and locate one on the internet. Driving the coach with a problem drive shaft can cause an expansive repair bill, because that problem can also damage the axle drive shaft and or the transmission seals and bearings. The old saying - (A stitch in time saves nine) - does apply in you case !!!!! You did get the tires replace and the thump is still present, so it is not the tires that are causing the issue. Rich. Rocky mentioned the carrier bearing and this would be true on Gas powered chassis's, Except when the engines are mounted in the rear like you Beaver.

Ditto, Ditto. We are on the same page. LOL Rich.

Old beaver, The sound you are hearing sounds like the drive shaft could have been installed out of phase! The fact that it was towed to the service facility means the drive shaft was removed, if the tow truck driver did what needed to be done. Out of phase happens when the 2 universal joints are not lined up properly, because the shaft consists of 2 sections that have splines to connect the m. Sure sounds like your noise is cumming from that problem. More noticeable at highway speeds. Rich.

Thanks for your feedback. Could you offer some mileage and driving conditions the 3 engines where exposed to that might have caused the intake manifold leak or if it was a material failure issue. Rich.

Posted 1 hour ago Although I do have a push button start I do not have the multiplex system in my coach. The push button would control a small starting relay that pulls in a much larger one to feed power to the starter Solenoid. The fact that everything else works when the key is install, sure would lead me in that direction other then a hidden fuse. Good luck. Rich.

This post contains user information that this style of control works, but the videos do not cover what it takes to keep them working. The same type of networks are also present on the new chassis wiring system, but they are for the most part invisible. The push to start button is a dead giveaway that the chassis has been wired with a logic controlled or expanded CAN(Closed Area Network). Welcome to the 21st. Century ! Rich . links for the coach network system. If I run into anything on the chassis system on U tube, I will attach them in the same way!

OH, has it ever and accelerating exponentially !! The sad thing is the manufacturing end has no training system setup to get field or shop tech's up to speed. Then setting a pay scale to attract the required Tech's. This is a n area that robots will not be able to function for a number of years to come. Rich.

Carl, The Chassis wiring system uses a multiplex digital control system. No electrical wiring files for that system on file yet on my end. Thinking there is a low voltage logic control relay in the starter circuit. CAN systems are great when they work, but few RV techs have the training required . Think the best path at this time is to contact Freightliner and ask for the Chassis control and wiring PDF files. Using the VIN number. Think Kay and I might be able to decipher the interconnections. The control system uses 5 volts, but it is not all that simple. So if Mypopslou could attach them to a reply - it would help understand his ignition system in better detail. Rich.

Mike, Welcome to the Forum ! IMHO, the system software will not have any issues in most cases. The bigger issue is passing the required emission tests! That will require a catalytic system or part capable of removing or modifying the exhaust gases flowing out the tail pipe. Rich.

Mypopslou, Could you post the chassis information that your coach is built on? Model information is one part of the info, but the chassis wiring is another. From your posts it sounds like the chassis engine and the generator will not start. Please post the generator model and make. Do you have the auto start feature? If so who's system is being used? Think the best path at this time is to contact Freightliner with his VIN number and get the chassis wiring PDF files and attach them to a post on this forum thread or directly to me. I might be able to read the wiring. I'm also sure that Kay has the skill set to understand the systems Rich.

Dave, Your reply is kind of confusing to me. That is not hard to do some day's. LOL If the hydraulic system failed completely it would create a difficult (not impossible) situation getting diesel fuel into the tank. ? Did you mean Diesel or getting Hydraulic fluid into the system? Brett, did mention that some of the slides are electric and that also includes the generator slide out. Could you post who's hydraulic system is installed in your coach. Rich.

Dave, With You being familiar with hydraulic operation, the common operating pressure for the jack and slide systems is 3000 lbs. when working properly. The common current requirement is 20 amps. Have you checked the wiring for the pump and solenoids for loose or corroded connections? The hydraulic manifold has 3 or 4 solenoids for the jacks and one for each slid out. Who's leveling and slide system is installed on your coach ? Rich.

Richard, I certainly hope it restarted OK. Could you post the Make, Model and year of your Coach? It would be interesting to look into how the electrical system is setup, if I can find the information. Rich.

Dan, Welcome to the FMCA Forum ! There are different manuals for the coach, that are supplied buy the builder and manuals for the chassis, supplied by the chassis builder. There are different manuals listed for the chassis, do you have a 8.1 leader engine? I attached the electrical drawings for the W-22 chassis. They can be over whelming if you are not into DYI on a number of electrical repair. Rich. W20_W22_L18.pdf

A number of yahoo group users are going to Gmail, groups that have the required technical moderator or IT help are having very few issues with moving all their files and user list. Rich.

Mike, I have not found any reference between coolant sensors and coolant formulation, but for a sanity check you might read over the information offered in these 2 links. If you can understand the information, then your sanity level is still in a normal range and I still find myself the RV 101 category. LOL. It could be in the Chemistry, but kind of out of my pay grade. It is all changing way to fast. http://labcheckresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Coolant-System-Maintenance-Guide-FINAL1.pdf http://esource.alstribology.com/WB082_August2015/Coolant Formulation.html Rich. Coach care by location PDF File https://www.cummins.com/sites/default/files/2019-04/coach-care-locations-by-state-april-2019.pdf

Welcome to the FMCA Forum ! From the information you posted, Have you measured the Coach battery voltage? Low voltage readings could indicate corroded connections, Low water levels and this condition will cause the batteries to fail. Use Distilled water only when filling the cells. There is a large ANL fuse located in the DC power wiring side of the system, this fuse is used to supply 12 volts to the batteries when charging and to the inverter when it is making AC power. if the fuse has failed you could have a bad battery or 2. Attached is a PDF file that is used to run through the diagnostic test tree for a Xantrex series inverter and I'm making the assumption that this is the make of the charger / inverter installed in your coach. Rich. 458 Trouble shooting tree__SBA0264_XantrexInverterTS.pdf

Bill, The Road master specifications in the link above cover the torque specs for the different bolts used installing the kit. Rich.

Currently looking at a Workhorse chassis manual, looking for the front "U" bolt torque level requirement. Large manual - taking longer then anticipated. Think This link will give you the proper bolt torque levels for the Roadmaster Chassis. https://www.roadmasterinc.com/pdfinst/1259-108.pdf Rich

stmorganmd. Welcome to the FMCA Forum ! I think it just needs a tilt adjustment but not sure if adjusting the stops might also be required. I could not find any information on setting the tilt / perpendicular plane relative to the coach sidewall. https://lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws.com/manuals/slideouts/82_s0379.pdf This manual lists the parts, but does not show any mechanical adjustment points or parts that would be used to make settings and to make any adjustments, some large equipment is required in most cases. It becomes a personal safety issue. Think you might need to call LCI and ask for technical help. https://lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws.com/manuals/slideouts/pg_82_s0378.pdf Page 4 Check for excessive weight in slide system or storage bins. This is the one item that tends to come up frequently. Rich.