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BlueFlame, Do you know what tank supplies or is supposed to supply fuel to the Generator? The generator pick up is set a little higher in the tanks so you do not run out of fuel for the engine. Is it possible that they might have been reversed in some manner? Got to start somewhere and just maybe the pickup is in the one with the fuel and they got reversed ? Engine pick up connected to the generator is feeding the engine and not the generator. Try to start the genset - if it runs fine then that would be where I would start looking for the plumbing error. Rich.

Andy, A big Ditto on your list! I do a quick walk around at all pit stops-just to make sure that items are all still in there proper location and tight and add in a good look at all the rubber and no fluid leeks noticed. Keep the top side looking at the angles. Rich.

nsleeper, The Workhorse Chassis information is in the chassis section of the forum. Rich.

Herman, You might try some Multi-Purpose Lub. With some PTFE in it. Super Lube part number 31110 comes to mind, but there are others with PTFE's in them. The other item to check is the relay powered when you turn the key to the start position. Often located near the Starter with light Gage wires running to the coil and heaver wires running to the solenoid. Quick test is to use a jumper cable and run it between the starter solenoid and a good positive connection. If the starter spins up good then the other relay could be the problem and it is a lot smaller to work with. I have connected a jumper cable to the battery and from under the coach tap the other end to the starter solenoid. NOW if the key is on or in the run position when you do this and the engine starts -it can be startling. Work safe !!!!! Rich.

TireMan, Just finished measuring the circumference of a New XRV tire and it was 116-7/8in. with 110lbs of air. With a OD of 37.5 the circumference come out to 99.5in. with no air or a 15% increase in circumference. sizable difference. Rich.

Art, Have you tested the vacuum advance hoses and that the vacuum advance module works with vacuum applied? The mechanical advance under the rotor, replaced the rotor and cap? Kay mentioned the wires. I owned a P-30 chassis and put 130,000 miles on it. Replaced the wires and the insulating material under the metal plug sleeves once. Rich.

jhadams, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Improving battery life is always good over the long run. You might also look at other make converters and compare there rating to your current unit along with price. Rich.

talgutbir, As Ray and Brett mentioned. you should have a loss of compressed air recovery and NO boost! Did you reconnect the hose and tighten the clamp? The loss of boost will decrease engine performance, plus drawing in unfiltered air into the compressor will cause damage. Also, the dirt that gets into the air compressor will migrate into the engine oil supply and cause wear inside the engine also !!!!! The price of a new hose is FAR cheaper then replacing one compressor and a lot lees then needing engine work !!!! To get the proper hose you will need the engine serial number-you can get it from the chassis manufacture if you do not have it on file. You might want to consider an oil and filter change if you do not know how long the hose has been loose as a extra measure. An oil test could also be performed to evaluate if any other damage has been caused. Rich.

Tom, Your current trip could provided some interesting up dates to your GPS data. Kind of wondering if other users will get the additional road data also. Rich.

bchallal, Welcome to the Forum ! Have you tried to run the software reset funtion ?> Rich.

Question. You mention that the OD when matching tires - they should be with in1/4in. In your post, but mention a difference of 3/4in in your information link. http://www.rvtiresafety.com/2013/12/how-to-match-dual-tires-when-replacing.html When measuring a tire for dual matching it needs to be off the vehicle and fully inflated. If the tire is brand new you can expect even radial tires to see some size increase after a couple hundred miles so it is difficult to match new and used and get correct numbers. The solution if you are replacing just one tire would be to confirm your front tires meet the 3/4" difference and then place a new tire on one front and the old tire on the other front position. Meeting the 3/4" max difference is critical as ignoring this figure can result is a failure down the road even if the tire has been properly inflated. Are you referring to the same requirement in the two locations or is there something different you are referring to ? Rich.

The load varies from time to time> So is there a % number one can use above the load measured for the pressure setting, before one needs to increase tire pressures? Thanks for your reply! The main issue that concerns me when using Bridgestone tires is not running into a scrubbing problem on the rear duels. They list a 9.6in. unloaded width and a 10.6 loaded width. Michelin lists a 9.2in width with a duel spacing of 10.3in. for the XRV 235/80/22.5 tires. Not sure how to compare these numbers! Just got some Diameter base line numbers. XRV tire OD is 37.7in. With 110Lbs. of air the circumference is 116-7/8in. The uninflated circumference should be around 99.5in. If my numbers are close then the circumference increases by around 15% Rich.

Ron, You need to get into the engine compartment to see things. If you are not familiar with the style you have on the coach you might see if someone in the campground might help. The other possibility is to stop at a Cummings shop and have it checked and ask if you can watch the process. There is a continuous learning curve, but just knowing what to look for is always good. Rich.

Just a note regarding some sizes of Michelin tires! I was in contact with them yesterday and it sounds like they will be available in Canada, early fall and no definite date as to when they will be available in the US. Not what I wanted to hear! Rich.

Herman mentioned the waste gate and you might want to check engine brake is not sticking. Will increase back pressure and that will reduce power. Rich.

Carl, What is the coolant level in the expansion tank? You did not mention an over temp warning on the Silverleaf, you might have a coolant level sensor issue! Corroded connection or just a bad connection. Some coaches have 2 sensors - one near the top and one on the bottom of the radiator. Temp readings are within normal range. Think you just need to keep an eye on things. Regarding adding coolant - need to know the freeze point when adding water or coolant. Rich.

Question for the Tierman ! After looking around at different tires and availability, this is my question regarding the slight differences. The Specifications match the XZE2 series almost number for number. The differences between The Mechilen XRV 235/80/R22.5 - Specs a diameter of 37.4in., Width of 9.2in., Minimum Dual spacing of 10.3. Revs per mile 556. Tire load single 4675@110lbs. Dual load of 4410@ 110Lbs. The Bridgestone R268 Ecopia - 245/75/R22.5 Specs a diameter of 37.4in., Width of 9.6in. unloaded. Width of 10.6in. Loaded. REVS per mile 555. Tire load single 4675@110Psi. Tire Load Dual@110Psi. 4300Lbs. I could not high light the Dual load difference and the Dual spacing are my main concern ! It appears that the advanced functions of the forum are not working on my computer because of the network engine I use. Rich.

Rwitt, Check out this link. it might add some insight.It Covers a step cover with a mechanical issue ans it was powered by a motor not by air. http://community.fmca.com/topic/5088-power-step-cover-in-2006-monaco-diplomat/?hl=%2Bstep+%2Bcover+%2Bproblem#entry30578 Look at post number 8 for the pdf file. Rich.

You might try this link.or call them to see what help you can get ! http://www.baldwinfiltersrus.com/baldwin_filters/OEM-Part-Number-Lookup/ Rich.

Read your last post first and this one brings back many fond memories. Rich.

Tom, Glad you and Lois are having a good time. Fun reading your blog !! Rich. Glad you got a close look at an iceberg = they can be impressive !

phogel, The connections at the solar panels can fail over time. With no load on the solar panel(Unplugged at the connection at the Roof A/C unit, you should read somewhere between 14 to 19 volts with a meter. If you get a reading in that range, the panel is working. So look for a 3 amp fuse in the BCC unit, it could be blown! If it is, replace it and see if you have a Red LED lighting in or near the front AC inside cover. If the LED lights, you now should have a trickle charge on the batteries. This will not be the case if the coach is stored inside or under a roof though. Rich.

tbfreespirit8, See if NAPA can match the switch by looking up A bread truck / Step Van ignition switch. Take a look at this link. NOTE there are some different models. for different applications !! This link should get you to the proper series, then you need to match up style and connection configuration. http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=ECHKS6643_0388616017 Rich.

Gwallegro09. Most coaches have a large braided ground wire that connects the engine to the chassis frame rail, no longer the 18in. in most cases. So check the cable ends along with the other connections posted by Brett. The one other possibility is the crimped connectors have a high resistance due to battery acid oxidation. One can mix up some baking soda in a large container and place the cable ends into the container one end at a time or the entire cable if they fit. They will bubble as the acid and soda interact-this action will remove the oxidation enough to lower the resistance. You might want to do each cable on the chassis battery(s) and also the coach cables. BE SURE to take a picture or make a drawing before disassemble so the reassemble is much easier. Rich.

Dorothy, Had to think about your question! Kind of sounds like one of the safety circuits could be the problem. Like the park brake is set sensor or transmission in Neutral. Safety interlocks are nice, but the jack control panels are not self diagnosing. With some additional information gathered by measuring voltages at key points and checking for proper reading on the safety interlocks would help pin down things. The good item is that the system allowed you to retract the jacks. You might try to go through the nominal sequence you use when first pulling into your selected sight. Just maybe things will reset and operate. Rich.