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Billgaro. Welcome to the FMCA Forum.
Think you could get all the information from the REV group in Decatur IN.
All the files should be on file in there computer base for you coach.
Rich.
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Andy, Kind of sounds like the adhesive has failed.
You might find a shop that reattaches the material in the area. We have one shop in the area that does good work, but it's a long hall from you location and still a lot colder then Texas this far north.
Is the material fabric or Vi nail? How old is the Coach?
Rich.
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9 minutes ago, manholt said:What brand and year chassis do you have? Cummins is good for Cummins. Mustang is good for CAT....what engine and year do you have?
Carl, He posted a 2004 Beaver Monterey in his OP.
Rich.
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Bubba, The picture I posted is one of the style vacuum controls used on the Ford V-10 engines and a number of members know this!
Have you checked to make sure there is a vacuum on the control line to this control ???? No vacuum and you will not get any heat from the engine.
If you do not understand this information , It might be best to visit a Ford repair center. Is the engine getting hot or warming up?
Rich.
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18 hours ago, Portsmouthboy said:I am getting a few things fixed up on my 2004 Beaver Monterey. Currently working with Cummins but do not feel they are up to the task really. Friendly but pricey and not up to speed on the coach and systems. Looking for service on Cruise Control, possibly Exhaust Brake, etc as well as Body/Interior things and electrical. Any good shops for engine and Chassis...etc. Any assistance greatly appreciated. Ed
ED. Information from the company that made your VIP smart wheel system. There was a change in 2005, so I think this info.will cover the system in your coach.
Think this is the correct link.
Like Bill not sure of the best service center in Cincinnati OH. https://www.vipwheels.com/sites/default/files/uploads/pdfs/TROUBLESHOOT.pdf
Rich
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Eric. The first thing that come to mind, Is you'r antifreeze low freeze point is not set low enough.
Not nominal temps in your part of the world. Do you have a Coolant Hydrometer ? Think I would see what the coolant low point is reading first.
Outsets like auto Zone sell them - If they are not sold out at the time!
Up north we set the low point at -35 degrees F.
Let us know the reading. That is the best starting point for now.
Rich.
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This is one style of heater control used on the V-10 engines.
The Heater control valve should look like the valve that looks like the one on the left side of the picture. The hose going into the front should be hot with the engine warmed up. If there is vacuum supplied to the small vacuum line at the top of the valve. then the line running away from the should also be hot. This is the hose that feeds the heater core.
Check vacuum system is working, before replacing the valve.
Rich.
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Bubba, Welcome to the FMCA Forum !
Yes ! as Kay mentioned we need more information. When the thermostat was changed was the cooling system flushed ?
If you are talking about a pickup truck or a Class series chassis need Model, Make and year of the chassis and is it powered by by gas or Diesel engine.
Rich.
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White Water, Welcome to the FMCA Forum!
Wiring Information for 5th wheel RV's is difficult to find you might find help at Keystone.
This link might get some information that might help.
Rich.
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On 11/22/2020 at 2:27 PM, seynel8228 said:Any one that know where is the tail lights fuse box if is any? Also the location of the hazard switch . I have no the rear right or side turn signal on my travel supreme 2001 spartan chasis. And the hazard lights are totally gone.
seynel, Could you post the Make, Model and Year of the RV you have? There are many different wiring circuits used by the RV manufactures.
The more information you offer, results in better information from the Forum members.
Rich.
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4 hours ago, richard5933 said:What specifically do you want to know?
Looks like you were drawing 4.8 more amps than your solar could keep up with at that moment in time.
Richard, It would be nice to know what was ON at the time the picture was taken, but I think you are correct regarding the fact that the load required 4.8 Amps more then the solar panels could supply. The difference was being made up by the batteries and the time the load could be maintained was about 2 Hrs. at the time the picture was taken !
Rich>
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Plowjockey.
Refrigerator is a Norad model 1210im, current draw when on ac is 3.6 amps.From the OEM spec sheet.
Refrigerator is a Norad model 1210im OEM, current under a/c 5.5 amp 660 w, per Plowjockey !
This refrigerator is not, what I would call a heavy load.
*the refrigerator and all a/c plugs are in the secondary (inverter) panel and all coming off of one 20 amp breaker, Per Plowjockey!
What is the power requirement of the Microwave?
What is the AR ratting of the battery(s) used to power the inverter?
Rich.
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Plowjockey , Could you post the Make, Model and year of your coach?
What refrigerator is install in the coach?
Is it OEM or a replacement?
Note, Many of the LP / electric refrigerator that are connected to the AC outlet behind the refrigerator is intended to power the Ice maker only and is not intended to supply power from the inverters.
Rich.
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20 hours ago, urbanhermit said:Rocky and J: Months before this started it would go into limp mode and shifting would hit like a bone-jarring sledgehammer. That was a (Ford F43 chassis) transmission sensor. There is no transmission function anomaly I can detect now, though I don't rule out that sensor, which I understand is mounted close to the exhaust pipe.
J, I don't notice a blinking OD light. In fact I fail to notice if the Service Engine Soon light comes on consistently, though I did notice it on once.
****, thank you for the suggestion about a sticking PVC valve. I'll pass that along to the Ford dealership which still has the coach and has declared themselves stumped.
If anyone wants to chime in on this, I'll be grateful.
****, thank you for the suggestion about a sticking PVC valve. There is a Vacuum line involved also. It supplies vacuum to the PVC valve. One can use a vacuum gauge on the intake manifold to check the negative pressure level. Low vacuum level equals poor performance when engine is under heavy loads.
Rich.
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To both of the posts on this thread. There is indeed an added fuse / relay box added to some of the Model year chassis wiring circuits. Frequent after 1999 model year and added in later year coach builders. It helps the forum members when the Model year and chassis coach year information is posted with issues related to this issue.
The catch 22 is the coach builders install the box in question where space is available. The right rear curbside location is quite common, however the box can be located in a rear bay on the drivers side. Some coach builders then cover the fuse /relay box . This makes them difficult to find.
Like a treasure hunt. A call to the couch builder is often the best source of information, but not always ! Many companies have limited staffing because of Covid .
Safe travels and Happy Holidays !
Rich.
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equinus, Welcome to the Forum !
The items mentioned could clear the issue. I had a similar problem, but it turned out to be a ground issue. Found a bad ground between 2 different materials used to construct the furnace and some oxidation on and in the primary wiring harness between the furnace and the interior wiring harness. That and issues with an intermittent sail switch located in the furnace blower being finicky. Has sidelined our LP Hot air furnaces. There are 2 of them in our coach around the same age.
A bad ground or corrosion will cause the LP valve not to open.
There is a TDR Time Delay Relay in most furnaces and when the contacts get rusty, things an all so go south. this link might prove helpful.
https://eldonrv.com/TDR-klixon-style-dinosaur-time-delay-relay-furnace.aspx
A whole article on file if needed. Way more then most members need or want.
Rich.
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16 hours ago, geokayaker said:Update I had the house batteries load tested an one is good one is bad, however, this doesn't explain why it wont start with a fully charged starting battery that is barely two months old.
this doesn't explain why it wont start ! Needed information is missing information.
Does the engine turn over? when in the start position? Is the neutral safety switch closing ?When the Key is in the run position, is there 12 volts at the distributor? The stater ground is made through the neutral safety switch.
Is there spark at the plug(S) ? Do you have a in line spark testing tool ?
Is the oil pressure sensor circuit working? If not the fuel pump will not run, Do you have fuel pressure?
What is the Model year of the coach and engine?
Rich.
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3 hours ago, rpstewart said:I have a 2017 Coachman Mirada and need to replace both house batteries, I have pulled the batteries and there is no information of any kind on the batteries, no manufacture, voltage, amps, nothing. How do I find what kind of battery I need to replace the old ones? The batteries are 10 1/4" by 7" by 9" tall, that is all the information I have.
The brochure mentions a 55-Amp, 110/12-Volt Power Converter. No inverter mentioned. How many batteries are you talking about?
Many of the batteries used currently have a 3 year warranty.
You might give Coachman a call and ask for the specifications on the OEM battery and who they used as a supplier?
The brochure ALSO mentions.
Stainless Appliance Package-- Stainless Residential Refrigerator, Stainless OTR Microwave, 17” Stainless Range/Oven. 1,000 Watt Inverter w/2 Six-Volt Batteries
Rich.
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Carl, Sounds like may be Lazy Days changed the leveling jack assembly. Did you have them do an oil change at the same time ?
23 Quarts is a lot of oil, more then the hydraulic system requires.
Rich.
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5 hours ago, Ben family said:I am a new member with FMCA. Haven’t recieved paperwork with roadside number . Broken down on side of road . Can anyone point me in the right direction for contact number ? Thanks
Ben family, Welcome to the FMCA Forum !
Can you post the Problem along with the Make, Model and Year of unit you are having issue(s) with ?
Where are you located would also help.
Rich.
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3 hours ago, f433921 said:Rich,
I will check my presets later today and get back with you. I changed some of the presets when I upgraded the batteries.
Jim
Now off to the Washington coast to celebrate Thanksgiving with just my bride of 50 years.
I bet that 50 years has passed quicker then you expected !
Rich.😂
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2 hours ago, batbc said:My 2018 Fleetwood Pace Arrow was broken into and my hood keys were stolen. I cannot access the engine compartment without that key. Short of drilling out the locking device I am short of ideas and welcome a solution.
Battbc, Welcome to the FMCA Forum ?
You might try this phone number 800-509-3417 or use this link to contact them.
Hoping your coach is new enough that they have the lock cylinder number on file.
You will need the coach FIN number and the Vin number maybe required, to get the proper key for your missing key. Request at least 2 of them. I do keep 2 complete sets of keys and one short set including the ignition, pod and hood door keys with a name tag on them to leave when the unit is in for any necessary service work
https://www.fleetwoodrv.com/for-owners/service-maintenance/parts
Rich.
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2 hours ago, manholt said:Did you check the CB on the inverter? That is where you do a reset. Last time it happened to me was on the AC Tradition. I had 2 Inverters and one of them went nuts, I flipped the CB on left side of unit off (Magnum 2812) & 20 minutes later turned back on, no more problems!
Carl, When you reset the unit, did you need to reset the system presets ?
Rich.
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2 hours ago, theboderick said:I have a 2015 Thor Hurricane 34E and I had the same slide out issue. The slide out would start, but one side would be out further than the other side. I did some research and found an article that told how to reset the motors. According to the article https://www.giantrv.com/how-to-set-slide-out-timing-re-syncing-schwintek/9598/ , you can reset the motor counters. It did work. But, it seems like the reset needs are happening more often. I have contacted my local RV repair dealer and see if there is a better solution.
Welcome to the FMCA Forum!
Has the slide out mechanism been lubricated at anytime in 5 years?
How much weight is loaded in the slide ? It is a natural tendency to overload them and there is a load limit, not the easiest number to get.
Rich.
Slides and jacks suddenly dead
in Type A motorhomes
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Urbanhermit, The attached information might help you get the correct info on you coach setup.
Let the group know what chassis you have and if it is built on a Ford, Chevrolet or Freightliner chassis and the make of the Jacks and slide controls.
Rich.
I just found some of the slide out information.