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Charles, Been out in OK. hunting Quail and Pheasant and when the soil gets wet it turns into a kind of glue and one can gain 2 or more inch's in height. LOL We just call it Gumbo. So it is necessary to use some high pressure to clean the bottom of equipment, but it is a little much for some equipment. Might want to check the air cleaner on the generator and see if it is still in one piece . Bet it is very wet though. Rich. Got a brother named Charles and I just call him Chuck. At least his nick name is still Politically correct !!!

Hi Joe, Kind of looks like a Time Delay Relay used in furnaces. Can not tell for sure, but take a look at this link. https://www.ebay.com/i/181685651034?chn=ps&dispctrl=1 Rich. Let me know and I think I can fill you in on the connections. Remember where they go if you remove the old one. Pictures are always good!

Bowdenrisl Could you post the Model of your coach? 8356, 8386 or 8710. (has hydraulic slides for galley and living) The slides are controlled by a different control panel - Correct? Rich. Think this is the system manual for you model coach. https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/support/manuals/pg_82_L0377.pdf

This is a link to the manual that covers this system. No luck regarding the Touch panel yet, but looking at one that might be a replacement. Just not sure. Look over the options covered in the manual - I just have not seen any information on a Touch pad that also controls the slides. Got to admit that I'm a little confused. Looking at the 1179 panel and do not see any reference to a slide out on it https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/support/manuals/pg_82_L0327.pdf Rich.

Bowdenrisl, Welcome to the FMCA Forum ! The automatic leveling system - part number 140-1170 has been replaced by part number 140-1228. Link to Tip sheet to setup the 140-1228 replacement for the 140-1170. https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/support/sheets/pg-82-L0317-T.pdf This is a link to the information. https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/support/sheets/pg-3010000042.pdf Parts and service manual link to the Automatic system info https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/support/manuals/pg_82_L0327.pdf Parts and service manual link to the manual system info. https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/support/manuals/pg_82_L0377.pdf Hope this helps. Note, Sometimes the chips used in equipment are discontinued, so you might need to up grade the control board if that is where the problem is. The second option is to check and see if the older one can be located at a salvage yard. Rich.

bdlersham, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Condensation issues with the coach closed up during cold weather changes everyone. Leaving the cabinets open helps and also keep items warmer helping to prevent items from freezing. Many use some sort of dehumidifier to remove the moisture. Some are passive(Absorption) others use a small house dehumidifier. Rich.

Richard, Sounds like a plan ! The way technology changes and the infiltration into everything we buy is mind boggling. The interdiction of all that technology has resulted in some good items and some that are just impossible to maintain with out the proper test equipment. $$$$ There was a time when one could set in the engine compartment and eat you lunch, now if you can get you hand or even a finger on something is all but impossible with out removing things. Good luck ! Rich M. New is not always better, but we tend to love bling.

Richard , you might take a look at the sight. They supply a number of items and something just might work. When doing a job I'm for doing it right or at least give it my best effort. Thanks for the pictures ! always good to keep the gray mater exercised. http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/Shop-by-Category/Silicone-Hose-and-Fittings Rich M.

Richard, could you get a picture of the crossover pipe and how the ends line up? Never seen one of these setups. Trying to get some idea of the peak temperature in the area where the tube is located. Think it might be possible to to create flared ends on the tube and connect the tube to flared ends at the connection end using V band clamp the junctions together. The other option might be a stainless steel coupling to splice the pipe at both ends. What is the ID and OD measurements of the pipe and the ends you want to couple together ? Rich.

Well your response covers the thoughts posted and the check valve was covered when you replaced it. The only other item that comes to mind is the flow of the hot water from the water heater and the check valve you replaced. There is a possibility that there is a build up of calcium in the hot water tank and the plumbing between it and the check valve input. A possible solution might be to drain the tank, place a 2 gallons of vinegar in the tank and top it off with water. Run the tank through a heating cycle, let it set over night, Then flush the tank with fresh water. this should reduce the calcium levels in the tank and hopefully the pluming line between the output of the tank and the check valve. Rich.

Robert, is you coach built on a F-350, F-450 or F-53 Chassis ? Your location makes for the possibility of some rust build up in the fuel system. One thing they have done is go to the poly fuel tanks. They go a long way in reducing fuel tank rust. The other item causing the fuel flow to be restricted, are items in high pressure system or if you smell fuel a defective fuel line - That needs a tension ASAP. Also, get a ford garage to test the fuel pressure and flow rate, then one can zero in on the injectors and control system. Also, E 85 fuel can be an issue if it sets in the lines and it also can affect the different seals, by drying them out. When stroing the coach it is always good to use some additives to reduce the effect of Ethanol. Being the second owner leaves some unanswered question regarding the winterizing of the coach. Rich

Depending on how warm you like the shower water, the distance between the water heater, length of time the flow is reduced and the outside temperature all affect the water temperature when the flow is restarted. We tend to let a little water flow to reduce the problem. The Plumbing lines are not insulated real well and I have added some lengths of the foam insulation around the water lines. Rich.

518robt Yes Welcome to the FMCA Forum ! Could you post the chassis information. What chassis and the Coach weight listed inside the coach near the drivers station in most cases? Do you know if the coach set for a extended period of time. Five years old and only 20,000 miles, so it has not been driven much and what part of the country are you and the coach from? Rich.

This will be a little long, but the objective is to fill in the information gap on the how and what of this Climate Control system operation. The thermostat unit is the one that causes the furnace to start even when it is in the off position - caused by random noise introduced into the Data link between the 2 modules. I did find some information that mentions placing a 5.6 Micro Henry RF choke at both ends(6 inch's from the ends) of the high side of the of the data cable - not on the low / ground side. This might help. To date I have not tried this and it would only correct a problem if something external of the modules is introducing some unwanted noise an that noise is not being generated internally in the Thermostat control. Any abnormal difference in delays needed for safe startup of or shutdown of the furnace or AC units is controlled by these units NOT the master control module(s) or wiring as long as the wiring is good and all connections are tight. The furnace units have a TDR(time delay relay) that controls the 4 second startup, before the fuel valves open and the 2 min. cool-down cycle. The only thing the control unit does is supply power through a relay mounted on the Master Control Module. Should you need a new control board for the Atwood series and the problem is a issue caused by the TDR, they are available after market, but are configured just a little different . So one must make sure the wiring is correct for things to work properly. The Newer furnace control board have the TDR mounted on the boards(in most cases), but the cost is higher and one needs to install some wiring between the board and the TDR circuit connections mounter near or on the blower motors. Note! there is a sail switch(micro switch) mounted in side the blower motor cage that needs to close before the fuel supply valve will open. This needs to be working to prevent a fire hazard. The dual system control panel is NLA. Only because a part or 2 are no longer available to build them at this time. So intellitec is Repairing them. To get the system up and operating properly one needs to ship the Dual control unit and the master control module back to the as a set. This allows them to make sure the system works as designed and specked. Note! at this time there are in not a substitute thermostat for the intellitec system. My personal opinion is that they are R / R the part with a different IC and doing some rewiring, by opening some traces on the boards and adding some jumper wires so a substitute IC can be placed on the Circuit board. This process is set up by calling Intellitec Service. They will talk to you and and inform you of how and where to ship the components. As of this post the turnaround time is Approxly. 4 to 6 weeks and a cost of $225.00 plus shipping and handling. Some FYI regarding the difference between the 00-00597-100 and the -200 mater-control modules. The current sensing circuit of the boards is different and you need to continue using the module that is in your system because the 2 are not interchangeable even you where to replace the 12 volt power supply connector. The newer master control board is setup for newer model AC units that tend to draw a lower current and this fact effects the operation of the shed levels. The shedding sequence occurs in the following order: Preset and no provision to reset the sequence. 1. Rear (A/C2) compressor (if running) 2. Front (A/C1) compressor (if running) 3. Rear (A/C2) fan (if running) 4. Front (A/C1) fan RV products technical helpline Mark Bayus Telephone: 419 965 3014 Intellitec 1485 Jacobs Road, Deland, Florida, 32724 I hope this information clears up some of the questions regarding the Intellitec Climate Control Systems. Rich.

Mike, Thinking you might have an open circuit breaker at the Magnum inverter or the system setup got changed and the inverter is no longer in bypass or charging? Could you post the Make, Model and Year of the coach ? Also, add the model of the inverter for the group. Rich.

Welcome to the FMCA Forum ! The Tag axle on gas coaches allow the coaches to carry around 1000 lbs more. They are preset and do not have the ability to move up or down from there preset point. This is a link to a copy of the owners manual if your's is missing. There is a section on how to properly weight a coach equipped with a tag axle. http://www.fleetwoodrv.com/resources/media/manuals/1998_SOUTHWIND.pdf Rich.

Things get a little Dicey here. You need to know if the clutch failed(that is what it sounds like). If the compressor failed then the entire system should be flushed and the drier replaced to make sure the are no metal fragments in the charge system . If the clutch failed, it is outside the closed system and no material should be in the cooling loop. This is why the insurance carrier is bulking. The total labor time is probably about the same though and there should be no contamination inside the cooling loop. SO, ask what the labor rate difference is to replace the compressor and just the( clutch with the R /R time to reinstall the OEM compressor. They need to know how much oil is in the compressor before replacing the clutch, before they start the repair ! The clutch can be replaced as a component and with proper and clean R / R of the compressor to replace the clutch and then running a vacuum test and recharge should be covered, There is no way to R / R the clutch assembly without removing the compressor from the coach. NOT many service centers have the techs or tools to R /R the clutch and it is much simpler to just replace the entire assembly. That is what the shop is considering. Replacing the Compressor only in this scenario does not relay require replacing the Dryer. Rich.

Very unusual like Brett mentioned ! Solid axles and king pins are like peanut butter and jelly, they work well together, but years ago I had a truck that had axle issues and convinced the truck shop to just replace the entire axle assembly. Never had another issue. Just have to think that something in the forging and boring of the axle where off some how. Never could get an answer from the shop or the chassis builder regarding what was out of spec. Put over 200,000 miles on it and never had any other issues. Rich.

The temperature will drop to 24 over this weekend along the great lakes from around Cleveland East to Watertown NY and below that at higher elevations. So having a coach stored outside over the next few days, one wants all the water and any items that you do not want to freeze removed ! Canned goods, Coach washing soap, waxes and polishing supplies, Water bottles, canned tea and soda canes. Rich.

Two pills and what one do you take - regarding down the road gremlins that just sneak up on everyone. Maybe one just needs to pick the best day over a 10 day time line and take a half hr. road trip. Rich.

Richard, With all the ducks lined up it makes it much easier to picture the rework! Option#2 looks like a winner and with Kay's thoughts regarding the Solenoid type. Things should work out well. The generator is a 70's-era Kohler 12.5 KW powered by a Perkins diesel. This Generator most likely has 2 - 30 amp. breakers powering the main Circuit panel - with an appropriately sized ATS. Rich.

The hardest part was convincing her to let me use one ! LOL You know the old rule, if you brake it - you replace it ! Rich.

Richard, There is no alternator on the gennie, and no place to easily install one. Generators installed in coaches do not have alternators as a general rule. Would it be acceptable as an alternative to use an automatic solenoid to bridge the 8 D starting battery to the house battery bank? The 8D - is it used as the Chassis engine starter battery as well as being used to start the generator? This is a common setup so one can start the generator or the coach if the house batteries get discharged. The setup used in coaches that have a emergency start switch engage a Large solenoid that connects the house batteries to the chassis batteries to enable one to start the engine if the chassis batteries are weak. Rich.

Richard5933, It is always good to have a working furnace, especially in Wisconsin ! I have removed the blower motor(s) on the Atwood in our coach. Have not tried it on a Suburban though. The blower covers have very little room and are sung with not much wiggle room to remover the outer portion of the blower cover. Had to remove mine because the Sail Switch had failed. The service center said that the furnace needed to be removed, but being a little on the stubborn side and adventurous side I decided to give it a go. The hardest part was reinstalling the outer half of the blower cover. The trick I used was to use a sheet of Teflon placed on the bottom of the work area to make it much easier to slide the part into a tight space. Rich.

Wtod210e, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! The make is Monaco and Model is 42 PDQ. What year model is it? Could you post the type of heat for the group. Sounds like the awning motor is shorted out or is bound up and drawing a high current. The Thermostat and control system is powered by 12 volts. Bad 12 volt fuse? The control systems can sometimes be reset by removing the DC power fuse - leaving it out for 5 to 10 minutes and it might reset. Also, do you have the owners manual for the coach? Rich.