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Hi Leo! Welcome.
How to make it easy? It is a good question; The Coach is a world of its own when you are on Generator Power. Ground is the chassis or the ground plain. It floats on the tires.
When you are on shore power, the ground from the coach is then connected to the power grid ground and becomes part of the bigger world.
It's always good the check the shore power connections for proper ground, neutral and hot orientation, along with the voltage level.
Think your coach will have a 50 amp shore power connection. This is a four pin connector wired with 2-120 volt circuits, common neutral and ground.
Hope that answers your question.
R.M.
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RM,
I placed two links on the page, Under-- Hydraulic Cooling Motors, the first link is for technical info. and the second link is for service information on your unit.
I did send you the information via. the messenger section, that is the one with the envelope icon upper right corner of the screen.
R.M.
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Helene and Roch: That is a good point. The dates for the Indy rally got shuffled around and that caused a late summer date.
Was the possibility of the date and the start of school considered? Not sure, but I think it will be in the future!
I do know that there are states that start school the later part of August. This could have an effect on other members also.
Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts.
R.M.
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Thurmond, Send me a PM with your contact information and I will send you what info. I have.
R.M.
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I have compiled a list of different locations that repair Fogged Windows,and other window related issues. Always call and check with the locations and get feedback form others. Not all locations use the same method to repair the windows. There is no real order to the list, just put them in a file as they popped up.
List of window repair and hardware items
1-Foggy Window Repair
2-Window and Door Parts
3-Window replacement shop locator
4- Seals for pod doors plus other applications
Sun Coast Designers
15050 Labor Place Hudson, FL 34667
727-868-2773
www.suncoastdesigners.com
I understand that Dave Root now has a shop in the Southern Ca. and or Az. area.Redwood Glass 1886 Demaray Drive
Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527
541-476-8101
]http--,,--//www.daveroot[/url] rvglassrepair. com/
RV Fog Dr. 2110 Dodge Ave.
Searcy, AR.
72143 501-278-3015
www.rvfogdr.com RV Window info.
Foggy Side Windows and Creepy Seal Fixed Here
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Are your RV windows fogged up? Is there an ugly, black seal hanging between the glass panes? Not only are these unsightly, but they can be visibility hazards.
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Though we can source replacement windows from virtually any manufacturer, purchasing a new window may not always be your best option! In many cases, repair of your existing windows will provide you a faster, more durable, and significantly less-expensive solution, than an OEM or aftermarket replacement.
We guaranty all window repairs against future leaks and creepy seal for two full years. And, in most cases, we can have your coach back on the road within 24 hours.
RV Glass Solutions offers side window repair and replacement in the following locations.
880 S. 67th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85043
90 N. Polk St.
Eugene, OR 97402
*Mobile service available in many surrounding areas.
To receive a free quote, set an appointment or get more information, please call us at (888) 777-6778
1--Fog free window info. Continued.Some listings are duplicated.
http://www.suncoastdesigners.com/
http://www.fogfree.ca/asp/AboutUs.asp?LID=38
Dave Root
www.daverootrvglass repair.com
2--Window and door Parts.These sights are more for the replacement hardware.
Seals,hinges and latch parts.
Some of the locations have a greater inventory then others, hope you can find what you may be looking for.
There are other locations with parts and some of these links supply the harder to find items.
http://www.parkin-acc.com/page2.html
http://www.pellanden...x?CategoryID=71
http://www.pellanden...CFciA5QodWCrdDw
http://www.interstat...at_windows2.htm
http://www.pplmotorh...indow-frame.htm
Kinro torque kits or torque tubes for Kinro windows
http://www.dcmco.com/kinro.htm
3-- Glass Replacement Shop Finder
This list is geared more to windshield replacement.
4-- Find Seals you may need / Cargo / Pod doors and similar applications.
They have a downloadable catalog. It may take some time to match up what you need. It is an extensive list with a number of stiles and sizesThey supply door edge trim and moldings
http://www.pacificrvparts.com/prodselect.asp?SID=8&DID=158&CID=552
They supply Exterior entry door screw Rubber and Vinyl cover moldings
http://www.all-rite.com/insert-moldings-c-54.html
They supply insert moldings and parts
Rich. Edited 7-4-2013 -
Lee, is the voltage reading with a load on the inverter ? Have you got one of the Halogen work lights, that would put about a 500 watt load on the unit and then read the voltage level.
R.M.
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Same Gage yes,when it comes to length, 3 to 4 feet not enough loss difference when your talking 2,4,and 6 gauge wire. Now, if you start getting up to a length of over 10 to 12 ft. same length is good.
Having said that, you will see that most of the long large cables are RED Pos. and they use the frame for the ground. That is one of the main reasons to keep all the ground points clean and tight.
Petrol Jell will keep things protected very well for the price.
R.M.
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You can check out the Roadmaster web page. They have diodes that go in the brake and turn signal lines, They a commonly used to protect the coach circuits from shorts when pulling a toad. That helps keep from blowing fuses and trying to find them. At time it keeps the coach lights working even if there is a problem with the Toad or interconnect harness.
Ti's that stitch in time save 9 issue.
R.M.
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Mr. Warren Buffet is the majer stock holder of Forest River, if my information is up to date. Maybe a call to his office and see if its possible to get the public relations office in order.
I did not look a the date on the post with a response problem, may have been before the stock changed hands.
R.M.
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All banks that issue Credit Cards build a profile on you and know where you tend to move around and what you buy.
I have made it a practice to call inform them when I will be traveling rough idea of where we plan to be and for how long we will be traveling.
Even then, at times when we are traveling they will ask the cashier to have us call,small inconvenience for the piece of mind I get from having them check.
R.M.
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It is almost a full time job keeping up the information on the OEM suppliers as they are bought out ! and merge with other companys
Thought I would share this information. This information is no longer supported
http://www.hainzl.at..._02-2009%20.pdf
http://www.turollaoc...re/l1022491.pdf
Side cooling systems are very common and these links might be of help for getting them serviced and or repaired.
This is the up dated information I have found or have on file
Second link that might help find info or replacement
Sauer-Danfoss Pump information, you will need and copied from the OEM pump installed.
Sample information only
Date code: 09ddcd3
Type code: 551101303210
Note! Each pump is custom and setup to match the OEM specifications.
However, this is the current information.
When the pump information listed was used, when contacting them – a Replacement pump that setup to match the OEM unit - shipped in about 2 weeks.
Contact Us
Hydraulic.net, LLC
6980 US-1 #107
St. Augustine, FL 32095sales@hydraulic.net
Phone: 630-543-7630Toll Free: (877) 574-8197
Fax: (630) 543-7631
Contact Us To fill out a Quote Link https://hydraulic.net/contact/
The PDF Files are ones that where saved before all the latest changes in the corporate structure
Rich.
Danfoss_Technical_information_11040345_SGM2Y_and_SGM3Y_Fan_Drive_Gear_Motors_TI_REV.AC_02-2009.pdf
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Ron and Dee,
We spent an entire summer in Alaska with the kids. The best time we have had on an adventure! We went by ourselves. Nowhere to be on any one day. Long drive from the East coast, up through B.C. to Prince Rupert, a nice boat ride for the coach and family to Skagway and lots of white lines to run over.
Alaska is still calling us back and we hope to do it again, now that all the kids are out of college. This time we hope just the two of us will take the trip. The kids have other ideas. They are all interested in going again. LoL.
R.M.
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Rodney,
Disable the 12 volt feed from the Batteries ( the common ground is a good point) Then look behind the fuse panel for a loose connection.
Wonder if there is a auto resetting fuse between the power panel and the coach batteries.
Posting your Coach's model and year might help pin it down faster.
R.M.
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Follow up! From reading the specifications on maintenance, the hydraulic fluid and filters should be changed every 5000 hrs.
When the pump was replaced some dirt might have gotten into the system and is now plugging the fan motor line/solenoid.
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RM1953 ! You listed this information in your first post. The fan motor is a Sauer Danfoss type 551101096170 built in July '04. This looks like it’s an OEM build manifest number.
Could or can you find out what the order number is for the part? I know I'm close because some of the number sequences match. If you can provide some numbers stamped into the part might help.
With just a little more info. Then there could be many more options,like salvage yards,bus parts suppliers,and even rebuild / repair shops. With the information forwarded to you in the PM. The repair kits are out there,just have to know what parts and kit is needed.
From the information I have uncovered, there are two different models for the cooling motor, with a long list of mechanical differences.
I have to ask a few questions?
Is the motor free turning / can you spin the fan blades with very little effect?
Have the service Techs checked the 12 volt control valve to make sure it is working? This could be done by feeding 12 volts to the power connector on the control valve. Should there be a click or some sound generated, then see if with the engine running and a means for powering the valve if by chance the motor starts or tries to spin.
D.M.
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Clean livin ! just sent you a private message.
R.M.
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I have used a product called Super-Lube to keep items free. Spraying the Exhaust gate, Exhaust brake, VGT and areas where moving parts get very hot.
I do this about every 6 months just to keep things moving.
The lube has a temp. Range of -45 to +450 degs F.
It’s also! The only lube that I have found that is food safe for use on oven door hinges and other food areas where there is heat.
D.M.
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AJ ! 1996 is when the OBD system came into being. So your 94/454 should time up by using the number 1 plug, marking the Harmonic Balancer scribe mark with a soap stone to make it easier to see. The hard part is to get a good look at the timing mark bracket mounted on the timing chain cover because of the shroud!
The setting should be 4deg. before TDC. Forgot to mention that one needs to remove the Vacuum line going to the vacuum advance on the distributor or the timing will not set correctly. Remove and plug this line. My Bad !!! Edited 5/26/12
The timing should be the same for all big blocks 392-502.
I always checked the timing mark / setting before I moved distributor, always good to have a reference point.
Check the vacuum line to the distributor for leaks and that the counter weights are free to move under the cap.
D.M.
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Brett ! This is the only additive that might come close,it is not good for removing water though.
Might be worth a look.
https://www.denniskirk.com/star-brite/star-tron-enzyme-diesel-additive.p314208.prd
R.M.
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This is a link to a sorce for the icemaker if needed.
http://www.thefilterstoreonline.com/rv-icemaker.html
R.M.
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After reading the first post in this thread, one has to consider how they are using their coach. If one is traveling most of the time, then the boiler-type units will last longer.
However, if you are full-timing and parked for an extended period, changing out this style of refrigerator in favor of one of the home-style units might make a better option.
A number of the newer model-year coaches are coming with the home-type refrigerators.
I have not taken the time to study the effect of running these units on a modified sinewave invertor for an extended period of time.
Should you have standard shore power, it’s not an issue and the same goes for the full sine wave invertors.
From the information received to date from those who have changed out there refrigerators, they are very happy and their refrigerators staying cool enough to keep everything cold and frozen until they get to the next location.
No real information on the number of times they open and close them, though.
There are always tradeoffs; with the number of fires, many feel much better with the home-style units.
Just a few thoughts for the day, on this issue.
R.M.
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That leaves a fuse, a wire that has come loose or just corroded. I did forget to ask if the coach brake lights where still working. If they are not working, I think there is a fuse block in the front of the HR’s.
Should the coach brake lights be working and the toad brakes not work, your model year is around the time the chassis manufactures started putting a fuse / relay box in the harness going to the hitch.
Locating it might be the hardest part. The relay / fuse box is generally gray in color with a clear cover on it, located in one of the rear pods.
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SECTION 12
ICE MAKER OTHER
12.1 WATER FILL ADJUSTMENT
The correct water level in the mold is important for the
proper production of ice. The size of the ice cubes
depends on the amount of water which enters the mold.
The cubes should be approximately 1/2" wide, 3/4" high
and 2-1/2" long.
If the water overflows in the mold, first check to see if
the ice maker unit is level in the appliance. Next ensure
that the appliance is installed level in the RV.
If there is still water overflow, adjustment of the water fill
screw is necessary. Locate the screw on the ice maker
assembly. Turn the screw as necessary toward the "+"
or "" side. One full turn of the screw will make an 18cc
change in the amount of water. DO NOT turn the screw
more than one full turn at a time.
If the water level is too high, it can also cause the
ejector blades to become frozen in the ice. Follow the
procedures above to correct the problem.
WATER FILL ADJUSTING SCREW
D.M.
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Did the Turn signals continue to work?
There could be a spot where the wire harness is contacting the frame, a point where the insulation was rubbed off!
D.M.
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All I have to say is Location, Location, Location. If one lives in the Northeast with all the rain and dirt with a few other things thrown in, it’s real hard to keep them clean and if you do not keep them clean they start to pit and sooner or later they start to leak air.
Thinking not on my dime.
Makes me cheap to, R.M.