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There are a number of items. Corrosion build up at the connections. This is caused by the off gassing of the acid and water through evaporation. Coating the connections with terminal grease or oil protects the materials from the acid that is off gassed. Wrong charging current and or voltage level. This process over time decreases the percentage of acid to water, but by that time if the batteries are charged properly, there internal materials totally brake down. Known as wet Cells. Use only distilled water to replenish the lost water. Charging AGM, Gel, or lithium based batters with the wrong voltages or current rate will shorten there life time. Referred to as dry cells. Should the water level get low(exposing the internal structure to the air) the plates will shed material that drops to the bottom of the case and builds up shorting out one or more of the cells. Hope this helps. Rich.

I know that I did read something regarding the circuit and fuse for the powered reels, but I just can not find it and it is not in the thread covering the drive gear issue. Took time to read the entire thread. Thought that was where it was hiding. Rich.

Tim, When the batteries are well maintained(good Water level) and the charge levels being maintained. Batteries can last for 10 years. A hydrometer test is the best way to know how healthy the batteries are. The amount of water is not a real issue IF it is always Distilled Water - yes the water to acid percentages go up and down - but the acid component does not very. It is the plates and the separators that eventually brake down and when that happens - deposits build up at the bottom of the battery and will eventually short out a cell. Once one is shorted out it will kill the batteries. Rich.

Herman - Take a look at this thread on the forum. Rich.

pbrosher, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Sounds like a intermittent connection between the ECM and TCM ! I would investigate having the harness running between the 2 replaced. That would eliminate both cable ends and the wiring. Rich.

The fridge in our Bounder cools very well. The thermocouple connected to the fins does need to be properly located. The fact that it is trying to cool means there is no real issue with the cooling loop, other then the possibility of a restricted orifice. The LP / electric heat exchangers do not cool as fast as a compressor unit, so recovery time is slow. Make sure the door seals are clean, the refrigerator box door matting surfaces are clean. What year is your bounder? Is the refrigerator mounted on a slid-out? Rich.

Keon, Attached are PDF copies with some information on the UFO Chassis Brakes. There are more files, but it is hard to know what matches what chassis. Rich. UFO_SAHR_Actuator_test_adjust_10_11_07.pdf UFO_Park_Brake_Function_HPB_1_23_07-1.pdf Wabco_HPB_High_Pressure_Brake_Brake_Bleed_Procedures_for_UFO_LF72_Chassis.pdf

You might look at the 4x4 J box where the generator wiring interconnects with the coach wiring that runs to the ATS. The vibration can loosen the connections in side the box. Make sure there is no power from shore power or the generator before working in this area. Rich.

The sensor tends to be kind of intermittent. Reading up on it and they can be triggered by the slightest bump or not go of if hit with a hammer. So You might contact a ford truck service center and see if the part is covered in some way or what other options are available. Some owners use the switch as a way to deter the theft of the truck by tripping it. You know where it is located so I'm not going there. Hope this helps. Rich.

Chrome Onan exhaust part number information. 046–00631 Chrome Tailpipe Extension Description 1-1/2 inch O.D. x 10 inches long. Compatibility RV QD 5000 RV QD 6000 RV QD 8000 RV QD 10000 RV QD 12500 Quiet Diesel Hope this information covers your request ! Rich.

Not Sure, but the other point to check is the spring contacts between the door and the door frame . If that is the way your system is wired, the contacts get dirty and the power from the controller and the door solenoid is not making good contact. Rich.

The increase in the Temperature could also be related to the increased coolant temperature. The scenario could be - the seal between the heater section of the AC / Heater box is not sealing completely. Bad seal material, poor application of the seal material, Wrong material, improper thickness of the material, bad adjustment and settings of the door / gate , defective vacuum actuator and or a low or restricted vacuum - that does not allow for adequate travel of the actuator. Try running the AC in recirculate mode. This closes the system to outside air flow. This limits the heat built up in the engine compartment. With a Diesel pusher - outside air temperature is what you get The mixing box is setup so the outside air enters over the AC evaporator first then into the heater section to set the desired temperature and to also lower the heat in cold weather when one is in the defrost setting. A preset point of heat to cold. Rich.

I have been doing some restoration work on a classic car and truck and wanted to replace all the fuel and brake lines. Found a supplier that can shape and form kits for an extensive number of gas powered vehicles. They might also make up specific lines for Diesel Powered Coaches. The lines can be purchased in kits for both fuel and hydraulic applications. Have the year, make, model and the fuel tank configuration is needed is some cases - Duel fuel tanks or duel tanks where one section gravity feeds the tank that has the fuel pump or the supply connection point. They make them up in Stainless Steel or Common Steel line material. They also make stainless steel braided flexible hydraulic lines that connect the calipers or break cylinders to the ridged lines. Options for the Dune Buggy or Rock Hoppers. Have not to date, asked about transmission lines or oil cooler lines, but I have a feeling they can also supply them. So if you're one of many coach owners that are restoring or just want or need lines to keep them running and safe to use this might be a possible solution. If you are not the one doing this work or it is not in the skill sets. The service center or mechanic might be a better bet regarding placing an order. Google Classic tubes. com OR call 1-800-882-3711 Safe travels Rich. This is another link to a supplier that makes or supplies a broad line of hard to fine items. http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/

Glad you mentioned you might need to explain FDR - some one might think it stud for ( Fords Do Not Run) Have a good day ! Rich.

Ken , Welcome to the FMCA Forum Not sure this will help, but the coach most likely was built on an Oshkosh chassis. and Oshkosh was bought out by Freightliner. Any Vin or chassis numbers might help nail that portion down. Note some of the chassis manuals have survived. Regarding the owners manual - you might try to locate a Odessa / Overland Group on the web. This is the only one I have located - but it might be a starting point. http://www.irv2.com/forums/groups/46-overland+owners+group.html Rich.

Ken, welcome to the FMCA Forum ! Your plan and thoughts looks good ! The one item that you need to keep an eye on - is the water level ! Because when the timer turns on the charger it goes into bulk charge, then charge to float level charge. The 454 series PDF file is attached. This is a Modified Sine wave inverter / charger system. Rich. Spec.sheets Freedom 458.pdf freedom_sw_spec_sheet.pdf ms_series_owner_s_manual.pdf mms_series_data_sheet.pdf

Cary. Welcome to the FMCA Forum! Most of the OEM wiring will work fine. There can be an issue with the Turn signal, brake and marker lights talking to each other. When you apply the brakes other lights may come on, When you energize the turn signals or 4 ways other lights might flash. Some replacement LED assemblies come with Blocking / Steering Diodes built into them. If you want to use the OEM light fixtures for the above mentioned circuits, you will need to install diodes at each fixture for the Turn, 4 way, brake lights and marker lights. The change out to LED's inside should not be an issue. Its the little things that get you. LED's are polarity sensitive, but many of the more expensive ones have circuits built into them that solves that issue. Not sure, just ask questions - some real good people on the forum that can answer most if not all of them ! Rich.

Carl, Think that Homefree lives in Canada, and stays in the Southwest during the winter. So he might be on the road towards a warmer spot. Rich.

Took so time to read up on the Ford power steering and it sure looks like they have been having some real issues with it. Not being really well informed with the electric power operation. There have been issues with it on other makes. When they have been used as towed vehicles. Ford appears to have had problems with the electric steering racks binding when turning to the left. Not that it is the issue here, but something is off. When you are towing the C-Max is the ignition switch turned to the run position so the steering wheel is unlocked? Does this keep the steering system powered? Should that be the case,is the steering system trying to self center when being towed ? Causing a resonant wobble that continues to get more violent? Are you towing a C-MAX Hybrid1 or C-MAX Energi1 ? From one of the Ford forums discussing the regen braking system. http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/1567-regenerative-braking/ Posted 24 May 2013 - 02:08 PM Regen does not work in reverse or in neutral. The friction brakes are actuated in these events. You can easily show this by shifting into neutral while doing a full regen stop. You'll feel a slight jolt as the regen comes out and the friction comes in. So does the transmission need to be in neutral when being towed ? Rich.

JIT, These are the different models of some of the Onan 5000 size. Having mentioned that with the information and year of the coach. I'm leaning towards the Marquis Gold series. If you can clarify things with the Onan Series and model numbers. There are also 5000 watt model' s with model numbers ending in BGA and Ckk This link might be of some help. https://www.flightsystems.com/pdf/onan-rv-troubleshooting-guide.pdf An afterthought - Most RV generators use the Chassis batteries to start, there are exceptions where the coach / house batteries are used. Think the builders are thinking it more likely to discharge the coach batteries then the chassis battery bank. The BCC control unit information that I have located is Attached - Note ! the address is the same as the OEM supplier, but it appears that it is now referenced as(Thor) T-1020. There is no wiring in the BCC related to the Generator start circuit, So it looks like the Chassis batteries supply the 12 volts. TH-1020 Troubleshooting guide.pdf Fleetwood link to some OEM BCC parts http://fwc.fleetwoodrv.com/plant91Files/Word Documents/Battery Controlspage2.htm

The numbers you posted- F73-1020 is for the BCC. Could you post the make and model of the generator for the group? The electrical wiring and control modules change and with the proper information, it might be easier to offer some better information. Rich.

JIT10, Welcome to the FMCA Forum ! The one item to check - even though the generator started 24 hrs. ago, is the connections at the batteries in the coach. Not knowing exactly what point you used to jump start the genset with the car battery ! At the generator battery connections or in the battery bay of the coach? Rich.

You might try this link and ask the question. The alarm system is often designed to monitor more then one system and that has been noted in some of the responses to your question. Send a question to. Might ask for the electrical PDF files that cover what systems the alarm is monitoring. http://www.holidayrambler.com/technical-assistance Rich.

Five ! The term Oasis is kind of misleading. The basic format to be listed as an Oasis, requires the service center to have a Drivers lounge, Coffee, Vending machines and bathrooms. Freightliner does not make any reference to the centers being setup for Level RV parking with power or water. Now ! have used one in the Midwest that had all the listed items and had a wonderful setup with a large pond with a bridge leading to a Gazebo on an island. Nice !! and the shop was very helpful, still had to set for a 2 days before they got me in. Rich.

LCi does list a controller that apparently controls both the jacks and the slides and I had never run into that type of setup before. So when you mentioned the slide system with the jacks. It sure through me a curve. The LCI module has a different style connection for the control pad - the other connections looked the same. So maybe an adapter cable can be made to interface things. Not knowing if there unit is built for TT and Fiver's. You might want to ask if a different / or larger hi current relay needs to be installed between the hydraulic pump and there controller? Coaches tend to weigh more the the trailers. Good luck Rich