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Mike, I'm thinking Raybestos Could be wrong, but they are one of the better suppliers for good break parts. Rebuilt master cylinder RAYBESTOS MC390158 Professional Grade; Bore Size=1-5/16" Think others will chime in and there is a good chance they will have some helpful information. Rich Had to do some research on this one and I hope this information help. Looks like your Tag System was built by Mor/Ryde. This is the link that offers the information. http://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/index.php?topic=9132.0 I found out that the Tag Axle braking system is a secondary system. The primary braking system is the main chassis axles. http://www.morryde.com/ #1 - the tag axle system was added by the coach builder. Think you coach is built on a F-53 chassis that was extended. http://www.morryde.com/ Other Links that brake down the tag axle assembly. http://www.morryde.com/downloads/technical/SMARTryde%20Owners%20Manual.pdf http://www.morryde.com/downloads/technical/SMARTryde%20Service%20Manual.pdf Just added this one, thinking that it might open a door or a lead. The links picture the axle Assembly parts, but no information on the brake parts. http://www.morryde.com/who-we-serve/motorhomes.

The parts can be good brand name items, its just faster to push and play then to make good old connections by putting a loop in the wire and placing it under the screw and then making a nice tight connection. Rich.

The big gremlins with power steps not working have been covered well. The ground connection failing due to corrosion or a broken ground wire. The other main problem is dirt and rust build up on the mechanisms mechanical pivot points. The other items are the motor failing, broken actuator arm between the motor and the step lever linkage. The circuit boards do fail, but the first items check out, before ordering a new control board. Disconnect the motor actuator are from the step linkage. Then open and close the door and see if the motor will cycle from open to closed state or visa versa. This will reset the current limiter cutout circuit and if the steps work fine chances are, if you have lubricated things = they are good to go. There is very little room between the steps and the ground!! So one might want to get some help - its never fun to be pined between the steps and ground. Been There Done That- lucky that I had taken some tool's with me. As I laid there under the steps feeling kind of stupid and embarrassed. Its always easier if the steps are extended before one gets under them !! LOL Rich.

Jrock, Being an electrician, by chance do you have a circuit tracer test set (Some call them (the fox and hound) lets you put a tone on the wire and a receiver to trace the wire by fallowing the tone? Ross, mentioned that many of the coach builders use the push to connect feature on many of the outlets and switches. Just saves time but they are not the most reliable!!! Brett's thought of removing the wire at the breaker feeding the problem circuit and disconnecting the wire feeding the Questionable GFI. Then there is no way the defective wire has power - until you locate the open point of the wire. Rich. Note! Being a weekend, sure that you did not have any luck locating wiring files?

Jrock, Welcome to the FMCA Forum ! Your coach is built by Forest river and this link might get you started in the right direction regarding how they a wired. http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f16/wiring-diagram-sharing-21783.html http://www.forestriverinc.com/contact.aspx Might just give them a call and see if they can supply you with some Electrical PDF Files. Rich.

Deltron, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! Note:From the Chassis manual for you Oshkosh Chassis Should you notice any change in effort required to steer during vehicle operation, have the power steering checked. A hissing sound at full left or right steering wheel position is nominal. CAUTION: Never hold the steering wheel against the stops(extreme right or left) for more then five seconds. If you hold the wheel against the stops longer than five seconds the power steering pump could be damaged. The power steering system uses DEXTRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.Do not mix with any other hydraulic fluid !!! The Reservoir is located in the rear right corner as you look at the radiator-filler cap is on the left upper corner!! Rich. Note. I do not have the information on the power steering pump location in any of my documentation, but the fact that your coach is powered by a Cummings 5.9 Engine. The power steering pump is probably located in the right rear corner and is connected in series with the air compressor. This allows the power steering pump to share the same drive system that powers the air compressor. The Compressor is gear driven from the(Front of the engine) Rear is this case because the engine is turned around when installed in a diesel pusher style coach.

I have had this item come up on the Chassis thread for about a week and just noticed tonight that it is now coming up on the destination thread. Rich. This is not Good. Just replied to a question on the Chassis thread and after I posted my reply. There was no indication on the thread of a response. THE only way I know it went out was to go to the latest post list open the chassis thread and there was the reply. BUT I can not see any of the recent reply's by opening the chassis thread ! JUST the number of reply's and maybe if it might be a best answer later, if it shows up in the column for a best answer and maybe a #1, Votes and how does this work? Frustrating !!!! Rich.

rpbuttery, Have the techs checked the wiring of the inverter input power and the inverter power output Ground circuits and the Neutral Circuits have a good connection and and wired to the proper terminals. The 458 unit did test marginal and xantrex sine wave inverters need to be wired correctly. Thinking a slight potential difference between the 2 points or wiring issue could be the culprit. ! Rich. GFI units sense the slightest difference ! and you have already installed different units.

Kevin, this is a link to some information on the Thermistor location, a picture and the resistance readings. You will need a multmeter to read resistance. Second page should have a picture and location information. The control device is a thermistor NOT a thermalcouple https://www.arprv.com/norcold-thermistor.php Rich.

Kevin, Got to ask if the temperature setting is at max. Do you have 12 volts to the control board, The refrigerators do not like voltages below 10.5 volts in most cases and are the fuses OK. The thermister that controls the internal temperature is inside the refrigerator. The flame should keep burning once it lights and the control board is receiving information from the Thermister that the temperature is not at the set point. How much propane is in the tank ? Rich. Note, The connections can get oxidized - One can carefully clean the circuit board contacts with a clean / soft pencil eraser.

Bob, I just had to have the line replaced between the compressor and the Air dryer in February. The leak was enough to slow down the air up time. This happened after replacing all the air ride bags about a year ago. Thinking the line was weak or had a slow leak in it and with the new parts and any related leaks repaired, the supply line from the compressor could not hold up with a steady 120 to 125 lbs. of air pressure. Think it is a good thing this portion of air line is covered with a stainless steel braid. With all the road fodd !! Rich.

Somehow I have changed the Topic from Read to question mark on the Chassis thread and I do not know how to change it to read It is nice to see how many answers or replays a post has received, But how do we toggle the logo on the topic from Read to Question mark ? Rich.

Bob, Welcome to the FMCA Forum ! There are a number of coaches that do not use battery isolators. One item that can be left out to keep cost down. Many coach builders use an Isolater / Emergency Start Relay to keep the Chassis and Coach Battery banks separated. This type set up keeps the coach batteries isolated from the charger / inverter charging system. Many builders bridge the 2 battery banks at the Isolator / Emergancy start relay so both banks get charged from the inverter and alternator.The coach batteries get charged from the inverter charger, but the chassis batteries do not get charged. When on the road this set up charges the chassis batteries, but not the coach batteries. Some builders have changed this setup by adding steering diodes in the alternator wiring to allow the coach batteries to charge from the alternator. Makes for some interesting challenges when trying to problem solve this areas charging system. Rich.

Bob, with more and more equipment and appliances going to microprocessor control systems, the need for a cleaner sine wave power is increasing and the newer SW inverters are getting better efficiency wise. The difference in efficiency between modified and the newer sine wave units are now about 5% of each other. Not a real big issue when trying to compare battery life between the systems. Rich.

Jleamont, Good find! You just have to love where bad grounds can popup and when they are intermittent. Good luck finding them and the real kicker is that many time when you try to use a meter to read the resistance, just the pressure of the prob hides the problem. Rich.

Might be worth a field trip to the factory! LOL Rich.

Halfmoa, The physic of pressure decreasing on the exterior surface should allow the tire to expand relative to the original interior space.(Temperature remaining relatively stable) This state should maintain a constant molecular activity that maintains a stable internal pressure volume. The increased space due to reduced exterior pressure should cause a reduced pressure reading on the sensor that is reading pressure inside the closed, but larger space inside the tire. An over all lower pressure should result. Rich,

There are different price ranges depending on what your are looking for. It is not inexpensive, but if it works and does what you want cost can become secondary. Rich

Carl ,using the link supplied by Kay, this unit comes up! http://www.ebay.com/itm/VoltRay-Solar-DC-Powered-Refrigerator-11-1-cu-ft-/111943373518?hash=item1a105852ce:g:vfkAAOSwI-BWIWJ7 Might be a starting point. Rich.

Dave, The closest to a HUD display is the glass panel / computer driven display. http://www.silverleafelectronics.com/node/7 Rich.

DJTNANG, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. A number of the members will try to help in areas they feel most confident. Look at the different links and pick the one that comes close to area or part of the coach you need assistance. The link should connect you to the manual information. You can look for your model directly. http://winnebagoind.com/resources/manuals/ Rich.

I might have to add a link to a off sight file. Not real strong in creating this kind of item, but got some smart kids that might help me catch up with today's digital technology. One can totally understand science of the hardware and have no clue when it comes to the language! LOL A life living through the changes from vacuum tube, transistors and integrated chips left little time to study the program side. I still have the upper hand with the kids and grand kids when things quit because of an electrical issue. Rich.

Good point Kay, Think I get tunnel vision at times ! ObedB, I do not want to remove information or images relevant to new owners. So for me to keep adding images means I need to get creative. There are a number of pictures in the photo gallery section, sometime its nice to attach one or two that are relevant. Rich.

tlbray, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! The Environmental Protection Agency - EPA has mandated a number of changes to improve emissions. The first major change came in 2007 with more requirements coming in 2010. The requirement for Diesels to use Diesel Emission Fluid came out in 2010. This is the new requirement the salesman was referring to. The older engines before 2007 do not need to be up graded to the 07 regulations or the 2010 regulations and the same is true for engines built from 2007 to be upgraded to the 2010 regulations. Rich.

bkretvix, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! Take the 10 min. and see if you can stretch it out! Do you have a friend that drives a coach that could help? The only thought I have is to see if there is a school bus driver(one that drives a bus with air break) could go with you and cover the areas you feel a need help with getting comfortable driving the coach. THE key area to cover: is knowing how the air break system works and how to read the air gauges and finding a way to remember to set them every time you park. No Park position on the Transmission. Go over how to test the air system covering the steps to take. The Coach will drive just like a car, but will accelerate much slower, require much more distance to stop, is much higher then car so keep a eye on overhead items and items at intersections where you will need more room to make turns. Turning to the right can be a little nerve racking until you get some time driving it. making those wider turns takes a little getting used to. Have you ever pulled a trailer? Driving the coach is a little like that. If you can have the person helping you get the feel for driving something longer. See if they can set up some of those orange cones to drive around. You might want to practice in a big empty parking lot, using the parking lines to practice turning into and around them working to not run over the ones you a trying to miss. Do a little Rt. planing and just pull into a rest area before traveling in high traffic areas and give the traffic time to decrease. Know you will be on edge, but do what you can to reduce the stress. Rich. NOTE: IF you need to drive through a construction area, if the big trucks make it you can; but if you slow down a little more it kind of makes things look a little wider!