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1 hour ago, Wvanhemert said:Adding motor is a 96 and is a 3126 - 300hp
Wounding if you Cleaned the CAC when you cleaned The radiator? Also, is the radiator and CAC rear mounted.
Have you checked the exhaust manifold for any cracks or bad head to Exhaust gaskets ?
When was the engine Thermostat changed last?
How many miles on the Coach?
Have you checked the Turbo actuator for any damage ?
Rich.
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On 8/10/2021 at 3:45 PM, hallen78 said:Bauer EM is out of stock for an undisclosed period of time- is there any other models that are readily available from other makers? I need the larger EM model becuase of the size of the whole for the lock in our Class A! Thank you!
Welcome to the FMCA Forum !
Could you post the Make, Model and Year of you RV for the group ! and the lock system currently installed.
Rich.
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Doug, Welcome to the FMCA Forum !
It is a copy of the switch drawing for a 2005 Monaco chassis and it is close to what you have on your Coach.
It offers the wire colors and a drawing of switches used, that are very close to the pictures you posted.
Secondly the picture of the black disk you posted is a circuit breaker rated at 80 amps. I have not located the Data Sheet for them yet, but they appear to still be on the market, although a bit on the pricey side.
I Hope this Picture helps, keep me in the loop!
Rich.
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This is a file of sources to find out how the CAN(Closed Area Network) works on the Chassis of the newer Vehicles and even some of the older vehicles.
This system was introduced around 2000 / 2005 model year chassis that allows all the different system modules to communicate with each other.
The system is active between the ECM anTCM and the Dash display of the vehicles. It is in many ways like the computer networks you own to control everything in your smart house remotely.
The newer the Car, Truck, RV the more complicated the systems are.
The list is simple and there are many other sources of information. Depending on ones age , you might need to interact with your kids or grand kids !
The System information is not included in the owners manuals and many Service centers do not have the trained Tech's to work on this system.
The biggest issue from my point of view is the fact that the system works on low voltage and the connection are exposed to the elements under the Vehicle Chassis.
Can Buss information Links
https://www.tek.com/automotive/can-bus-troubleshooting
https://www.edn.com/fluke-scopemeter-suits-can-bus-troubleshooting/
http://www.automotivetroubleshootingsecrets.com/2014_auto_wiring_dlc.html
https://www.snapon.com/EN/US/Diagnostics/News-Center/CAN-Bus
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-canbus-system-vehicle-linda-yan-ledoautoRich.
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John, Question.
Is the inverter set in standby mode ? When the coach is connected to shore power?
This should a low the inverter to start and supply power to the circuits it is connected to, when the inverter comes on line.
If the inverter does not come on line then the inverter is not working correctly or the house batteries are not holding a charge or they are not connected correctly !
Is there an open ground connection between the batteries and the chassis ground, the common ground connection is missed at times when the batteries are reconnected or replaced.
Rich.
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3 minutes ago, schoonmakerjon said:All,
I am also planning to change all DC overhead, interior lights in my coach to LEDs. From reading this topic and reviewing a few videos this seems fairly simple.
1. Pull out the old incandescent units, noting the positive and negative wire leads,
2. Reattach the new LEDs, again ensuring the positive and negative wire leads are aligned with the new LEDs, and
3. Test to verify secure connections and lighting.
What more might be involved here and what troubleshooting may be required?
Also, there are generally 3-4 lamps or units per switch, and I understand these units will be wired in parallel and all I need to do is again correctly match the positive and negative wire leads. Please advise any other guidance and/or insights for this LED upgrade project. Thank you for your help.
--- Jon
Jon, The one item you will need to get information on regarding changing the exterior lights to Led's is installing steering Diodes in the positive 12 volt supplies to keep them from back feeding other lighting circuits.
Rich.
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Orrin, Welcome to the Fmca Forum !
You might look at this web sight for some pricing information.
Rich
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1 hour ago, bandit411 said:Do you remember where it is located in the coach.
The unit is called VDU Module
It was used on a number of Freightliner Chassis. Not common on the Monaco Chassis There should be a Red and Green 1/4 " lines connected directly to the dash gauges.
Have you checked for an Air leak at the dash Red and Green Gauges.
Does the low air buzzer, continue to buzz? It could be a defective Gauge or something is crimping the air supply line between the frame and coach floor!
https://www.monacocoach.com/rv-owners-manuals
Monaco Owner Manuals cover a number of the internal connection information!
https://www.monacocoach.com/resources/media/manuals/2006_Dynasty.pdf
Rich.
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14 hours ago, weareontheGO said:wife and i are planning to retire in october. hitting the road in a 2002 alfa seeya. we are planning to do mostly boondocking, so we need to add solar. alter looking at videos, and talking to people, i am more confused than i started. does anyone sell a complete kit, start to finish. i can do the install, just need to know what to get. need to update the inverter and batterys to lithium. any help would be appreciated.
Welcome to the FMCA Forum!
you can Google High Quality Solar power sources. This should give you a good start on the size and parts kits to install the required system you hope to build !
Rich.
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11 minutes ago, manholt said:Rich, yes it does. The coach is a Travel Supreme (now Entegra, owned by Thor Ind.)!
NAPA has most parts for the older VIP Ind control box & all relays.
Carl, I kind of thought the coach is equipped with smart wheel setup, The OEM system often used a fusible link to power the system.
However, The OP does not mention any other issues ! and the picture offered does look like the proper wire colors for the turn and flasher wiring. So NAPA might be a good choice to find the item pictured !
Rich.
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On 7/18/2021 at 2:51 PM, seynel8228 said:Hey sorry for the delay to aswer. I can figure out the way to login. I have a 2001 spartan TS . 5.9L cummins. I was looking for the hazard flasher. I have no turn signal on the rear right neither the side marker lamp. I found the fuse box on the engine bay but no fluses blown or missing. I have found this part in the picture down the steering column but I can find a part like it. Now after removing that the dash turn signals are lit when running lights get on. Any idea? Thanks
Does the Coach have a smart wheel setup ?
Rich.
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10 hours ago, btchant said:Has anyone installed the Steer Safe stabilizer on there motorhome and how does it compare to the Safety-plus stabilizer I have a safety plus on my motorhome but it didn’t do anything for the stability of the steering in crosswinds and trucks passing
Welcome to the FMCA forum !
Could you post the Make, Model and Year of your coach for the group ?
Rich.
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Simon3766, Welcome to the FMCA Forum !
Could you post the Make and Model numbers of your slide system installed on the Coach ?
Rich.
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Jim, Welcome to the FMCA forum !
This is the controller for the auto leveling system if this is what is mounted on your coach ?
If you look under the coach it is mounted on under the coach and is set up at the factory to the proper settings to level the coach . The cables run between this box and the controller mounted on the dash area of the coach.
You should have an operators manual with the coach paperwork ! You could Google LCI.com and ask there technical staff questions.
Always work safely under the coach by having jack stands under it
Rich.
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13 hours ago, manholt said:Put soapy water on your brake air lines and joints...have someone release the PB, where you see bubbles, that's your leak.
We use the kids Bubble mix to find the air leaks.
Works grate in a spray bottle, the size of the bubbles is helpful gauge regarding the size of the leak. A fine foam =s a small leak and the larger the bubbles, the bigger the leak !
Rich.
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Thanks Joe !That could mean a defectiveBattery Isolator - 130 Amp , Alternator issues or the relay that others have mentioned .Rich. -
2 hours ago, navyjoe said:I have a 2004 American Tradition 40V. This unit has a 2800 Watt inverter that runs all outlets, even the microwave off the coach battery in absence of shore or generator power
This morning I woke up and found the inverter running everything. During the night the Converter breaker had tripped so the inverter took over and ran all loads (except AC and frigerator). Batteries discharged to about 50 %. Reset converter 120V breaker and things went back to normal, batteries were recharging etc.
On the road to next destination.
Along the way I noticed inverter was running down the coach batteries again. I then realized the engine alternator circuit was not connecting to the coach circuit to charge the coach batteries.
Any ideas on where to start trouble shooting this problem?. I'm on my first trip with this coach and for 3 weeks, until today the chassis and coach 12VDC systems systems were joined together .
NavyJoe, Welcome to the FMCA Forum !
The first question I have, is do they charge while running the Generator?
And if your in a campground tonight is the Charger / Inverter Charging the batteries ?
Rich.
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37 minutes ago, Rowdy Sol said:I have a 2011 Tiffin Class A with a Maxxforce 7 engine detuned to 210 HP. Is there an upgrade path to improve performance on this engine?
Rowdy, Welcome to the FMCA Forum !
Think you need to offer some more information regarding the drive train!
What trans mission is installed in the Coach?
The biggest problem with increasing the Engine HP, is that going this way also increases the Engine Torque out put. Should the transmission not be able to handle the added HP numbers , You need to change the transmission, Drive train component's and maybe the rear axle and that can continue on and on !!!
Rich.
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11 hours ago, jsluiter said:I am replacing the Navion R5000 monitor system that no longer works in my 2009 American Allegiance Coach 42T and need the wiring diagram for what is currently in the coach in order to install the new monitor system.I have found online the diagram for the Navion system but it is not matching up to what is in the coach wiring. I tried getting the information from Riverpark since they were the ones that initially installed the Navion system and they told me that I would need to get it from the REV group. This is what I heard from them, "Unfortunately we are not able to provide the requested information, as it was built by the previous Fleetwood Enterprises which closed under bankruptcy"So, what I am in search of is the monitor/radio wiring diagram for a 2009 American Allegiance coach 42T. Does anyone on here have that information. It would be greatly appreciated.Yes welcome to the FMCA Forum !
You might try this information! The Navion System info is held close to the Vest.
There is also a Rev Group Center in other parts of the Country,
Rich.
REV Recreation Group
1010 Commerce Drive
Decatur, IN 46733
USCall customer service
800-509-3417Send us an email
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Roger, I'm wondering if your gray water tank is equipped with one of these devices?
They work like a one way valve to keep the black water fums from entering the coach. Just a thought!
Link to some information. https://hepvo.com/
Rich,
HepvO can be installed on a bidet and any other bathroom / kitchen application where a 1 ¼” or 1 ½” tubular p-trap is normally used. HepvO is not suitable for use on toilets which have a 4” trap built in as part of the complete fixture.
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C-898503. You mentioned that it happens when on the inverter. Is this correct?
The inverter / charger units Both have . need a good Earth Ground when on the power grid or it will trip the GFI circuit breaker. YOU could have a loose natural wire at the main power box behind the panel . one needs to check them all (meaning all the screw connections in the box and the inverter output connections behind the 120 volt outputs from the inverter)
Hope this helps find your issue !
Rich.
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Hi Rich, there is a gfi on the breaker itself for the back half of the coach outlets which never trips. The gfi breaker on the front half of the coach trips but only after I unplug from shore power. There are no gfi outlets installed because the breakers are gfi breakers.
It sounds like you have a loose Ground Bus And the GFI senses the different value between the Neutral Side and the ground. Please understand the Coach is not connected to Earth ground when the Coach is powered by the Generator.
Rich.
YOU are seeing the results of a loose ground connection In the Main Power panel or possibly a bad ground connection at the inverter.
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7 hours ago, C-898503 said:When we disconnect coach from power the breaker for the front half of the outlets pops within seconds to minutes with nothing plugged in to outlets. Doesnt do this with generator only when inverting. Back half of coach outlets ok. This is a 2000 Monico Dynasty. New breaker installed didnt correct. Two shops can't find anything wrong.
When we disconnect coach from power the breaker for the front half of the outlets pops within seconds to minutes with nothing plugged in to outlets. Back half of coach outlets ok.
Are both sections on the same GFI ? This statement has me confused.
Generaly there is a single GFI unit in each circuit.
Regarding the ATS ( Automatic Transfer Smith) The switch Switches the L1 and L2 power lines from the shore power and the Generator this relay is used to keep the 2 different Sources separated and the output of the relay is connected directly to the coach main circuit breaker
Rich.
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On 6/21/2021 at 9:25 AM, sdllc03 said:Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions. I ended up ordering a replacement which I installed this morning with great results. Everything is now working as it should. It appears the inverter was indeed bad. I plan on dissecting the old one at some point to figure out what went wrong.
The attached pictures might help locate them.
Always work as there are static sensitive parts in the circuits.
Good luck !
Rich.
A secondary Note regarding this model charger / inverter. Xantrex also made a software up date to these units. Think it is serial number relative.
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Need to ask another question.
Have you checked the Engine fan clutch assembly, is working properly. They do go bad over time and with the mileage, it could be an issue ,with it not engaging when it gets hot.
Think checking the CAC would be a good step as it is mounted between the fan and the radiator and it could be plugged up with junk and that can cause issues with the engines high temperature issue.
Note! The CAC should be cleaned each year along with the radiator. It is a lot easier to clean them more often the the cost of replacing them. The best way is to have the shop steam clean as doing the job wrong can damage the fines on the stack.
Rich.
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