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Lyle, could you post the model number of your water heater for the group? If they made them all the same it would make thing to simple ! LOL Rich.

DD, When did Schneider merge with Xantrex ? Rich.

ObedB, The information on what batteries your Freedom unit will charge would be covered in the owners manual and if you do not have the Owners manual, you should be able to fine one on line. Xantrex control / monitor panels will interchange on a number of units, some of them offer more information in the form of digital meters rather then led bar scales, indicating only relative levels. The other item that you can find information on is if the unit puts out a Modified or a Pure Sine wave signal. The pure sine wave units are much better when powering equipment that is controlled using digital control boards. Rich.

Markstella, Good information! This is a link to a Data File that matches your relay> Does it look like the one pictured? http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/283/en2-296596.pdf The key here is that this relay does not have the current carrying capacity needed to power the jacks, but it could well be the main control relay to switch other high current relays. The specifications mention it used to reverse circuits. I just found this information and I do need to study the information more, but I need to know if indeed it looks like yours. Do you know if the motors and the jacks all work? One could have someone test them to see if they all will extend and contract. This is one key step in solving you jack issue(s)! Rich> Note the information mentions it has been discontinued. Makes finding a part that might be used and the person to modify the OEM board could also be challenging. Just had a thought ! In one of the FMC magazines there was an article with information on building a relay circuit to replace a slide controller. This circuit would supply a higher current and one might be able to adapt it. Keep positive thoughts!!!

This link might work for Newmar electrical parts! https://comnet2.newmarcorp.com/instance1/servlet/WebDispatcher?parent99=CATALOG+RETAIL&parent=CATRET.E1&mode=body&pos=42 This link should get owners into there general catalog. https://comnet2.newmarcorp.com/instance1/servlet/WebDispatcher?mode=body&parent=CATALOG%20RETAIL Rich.

jleamont, posted, I believe we have the same generator and your is only one year newer, you can tell if the fan is spinning by running the unit and slide under the coach slowly, you should feel air rushing downward or pulling upward, the fan is located toward the front of the generator. Yes the blower is at the front and is directly driven from the Generator portion, but the belt driven Cooling pump / water pump is at the very back of the unit; right above the DC 12 volt connections. So the fan can be turning, but the water pump might not be ! One could take a look at this link to see the generator layout with the covers removed. http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/MO/mobiletech/2013-01-12_182701_20130112_132245.jpg Rich.

Michael, As mentioned above how may hrs. between fuel filter change? What are the total hrs on the hr meter? The voltage level is No Load 117 and under load 116. How long did you run the unit in the no load condition? There is a belt that drives the cooling pump - the belt could have failed or needs to be replaced due to ware and it is now slipping. I do not know if your generator is mounted on a slid out, but if it is not; the only way to change or get to the belt is to remove the generator and the generator drops down out of the bottom of the coach. Rich.

Markstella, Could you post some numbers off the relay in question or better yet a picture of the relay with any numbers the grope could read off it ? just maybe I or another member will recognize it or see if we can cross reference it. Rich.

Thread readers should be aware that the Super Lub information posted by Brett is the Multi- Purpose Synthetic Lubricant. the part number I have is 31110. They also supply a Silicon spray, so make sure you request the proper item! Rich.

Markstella, Do you have the Manual for your system? This link might help: http://www.atwoodmobile.com/manuals/chassis/MPD%2066166%20SP%2011.21.07.pdf See you are located in NY State, by chance is the a BOCES or trade school in your area that teaches electronic repair? School is out for the year and is there an instructor that might want to pick up some money on the side that would be willing to check the board for defective or bad components, if that skill set is not in your bucket! Rich.

Tom, Have a wonderful trip!!! Paved roads sound good and with the road improvements, they should now have some bridges that where missing years ago. The one interesting item that I did not mention where the icebergs that we noticed in the strait between Newfoundland and Labrador. Our ferry ride across the strait was the last week in June. So if your not into big ice cubes, there should be less of them later in the summer. The fog can move in and stick around from time to time. We got to stay an extra week on one of the boys only fly in trips. The bush pilots could not get in the air or see the lake on other days to make the pickup due to thick fog one year. Keep us posted during your travels when you have network connections! Rich.

Tom, It has been many years (40) since our trip to Newfoundland and a ferry ride to Labrador. My young bride was wondering why Dad, my brother and I would travel there(We would fly in to do some Atlantic Salmon fishing). We had a 4 wheel drive truck for this trip with My Mon, Dad Lois and I.The roads at that time where - More like the Oregon Trail, not roads for a coach at the time and not much there. My city girl wife had never had an opportunity to travel and this trip proved to wet he appetite for the travels we have shared. The lasting memories have been remembering the Loons on the lake near the fishing camp, the bread recipe Lois copied while helping the cook bake early one morning (we still us it) and the number of stars visible at night. No city lights. The people where friendly and the towns where reminiscent of the late 1800's. I'm sure things have changed and I would hope the roads have been up graded to at least well graded gravel. Rich.

John, Brett mentioned using a coat hanger as a fish to retrieve the miss behaving wire(S) just might work. I'm wondering if the the light you changed out was one of the corner ones or one of the group of 3 in the center? A cost hanger with a hook bent into it and some luck, one might get a hold of them. I often use a piece of copper wire - I like the ground wire out of number 10 or 12 gauge Romex. It is softer an often works a little better when trying to fish wires from the center out to the edge / corner lights, but it still takes a few try's sometimes. One can splice 2 wires to the OEM pairs and pull them out through the fixture hole in question. Do the old lights use the twist in type sockets or does each wire connect to the fixture? Oh! I use 2 6ft. step ladders with a 10 or 12 in. wide plank run between them to work from, one can carefully walk back and forth between 2 locations much easier then climbing up and down multiple times. One other trick I have used: If you can get a fish wire between the two points. Tie / tape a piece of soft tubing to the fish and pull it back through between the holes. Should there be some obstructions(insulation) between them, the tube acts like a conduit to push the wires through. When finished pulling wires, you can leave it for future wires or just pull it out after securing the wires well at one end. Rich.

Miramichi Cruiser, With limited information, regarding the lens size an if they are flat or dome shaped you might try this link and see if by chance they can come close to what you might need. They mention matching any type lens. (Malcolite offers replacements for all lighting fixtures.) Just by chance is there any information or numbers on the good lenses? http://www.malcolite.com/index.php?id=9,36,0,0,1,0 Rich.

Chuck, Thanks for your feedback, we all get just a little bit smarter with each post !! Will I remember - not likely, but then I forget where I put a tool 2min. after using it ! Rich.

spexdr, Welcome to the FMCA Forum!! With the the vent system reverting to the defrost mode, that means there is a loose of vacuum. Capndave mentioned an issue with the vacuum reserve tank being an issue on his unit, so that is a possibility. It is rare for one of there tanks to fail outright-but there is a possibility of a crack developing where the vacuum line connects to the tank. Plastic items dry out over time and become very brittle !!! The other item you might want to address or have a mechanic do for you is to just replace ALL the vacuum lines on the engine as they also become dried out and start to crack and this cause the loose of vacuum under heavy loads, like climbing and acceleration. Vacuum issues can also reduce the MPG. This is where I would start to track down the vacuum issue. There are some other items that can cause a loose of vacuum, but vacuum lines are low cost - with the exception of replacing the vacuum reserve tank that Capndave mentioned and installing a tank in a different location can be far less labor intensive, After you have ruled out all the vacuum lines !!! The knocking can also be related to the loose of vacuum, that can result in a change in engine timing creating the knocking you mentioned. Rich. Note! 6-5-2015- Large engines develop a good amount of Vacuum when idling or under a low load condition. The decreased vacuum condition - caused by small leaks show up under heavy loads. So checking the vacuum while setting in a garage bay does not always find the leaks !

varnep, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! No real good Data regarding the Double Coin tires. They are made in China and have been marketed in the states sense 1992. I have not seen any information regarding there product from the over the road trucking industry. The only information I have regarding Double Coin from the NHTSA. MONROVIA, Calif., January 6, 2015 — CMA and Double Coin Holdings, Ltd (DCHL), a leading tire manufacturer and marketer announces formal notification by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) on December 30, 2014 that they agreed with CMA position that the stated noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. According to NHTSA, no additional obligation for providing a remedy or notification is required. See more at: http://www.doublecointires.com/news/article/2015/84#sthash.klVuD8vN.dpuf Rich.

Keith, some additional notes regarding you error code(S) ! Note: the Data network uses low voltage pulses to transmit information. •Bus is made up of two wires: CAN_H and CAN_L. Terminate with 120 Ohm resistors. •Bus is differential. Voltage drop from CAN_H to CAN_L determines 0 or 1. •Dominant bit(0): CAN_H=3.5V, CAN_L=1.5V •Recessive bit(1): CAN_H=2.5V, CAN_L=2.5V With a voltage this low and any contamination at the Connections between the data harness and modules - errant codes can be generated. Have you or the service centers tried to hold down the Mode key for over 10 seconds to clear the error code(s) ? I highly recommend that you write down any and all codes before performing this operation !!! Then one could see if the system operates properly and or how quickly it resets codes! With the 2000 series transmission, there is the mechanical gear selector and it has a Reverse - Neutral Safety switch Assembly located right next to the gear selector. Rich. Mechanical issues. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT TO FORWARD OR REVERSE (STAYS IN NEUTRAL) Engine rpm too high Reduce engine rpm (it may be necessary to reselect N (Neutral) also, and then D (Drive) or R (Reverse) Low fluid level Add fluid to correct level (refer to Mechanic’s Tips, MT4007EN) Throttle position sensor or linkage is not functioning properly Refer to Mechanic’s Tips, MT4007EN Faulty throttle signal from engine Correct engine throttle signal, Shift selector is not functioning properly Repair shift selector or adjust linkage Speed sensor(s) not functioning properly Repair or replace speed sensor(s) circuitry (refer to Section 6–3, SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT) Mechanical failure toC5 clutch Repair transmission Mechanical failure in transmission torque converter, shafts, or planetaries Repair transmission Low main pressure Repair transmission Faulty wiring in TCM Input / Output function circuits. Correct circuit wiring

alwillumitis, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! The Trip reset might be an item that can be programed into the speedometer system software. You might give Ford a call and see what they say. 1-800-444-3311. I see the coach is a 2008 model year, by chance are you the second owner? Rich.

Just a thought regarding the fan speed. When you first start the engine in the AM or after you have set at a rest stop for a few hours, does the fan speed tend to sound slower with less air movement. I'm thinking that when the engine is cool that the fan speed should be low until the temperature rises to the point that its speed needs to increase to maintain the proper engine temperature. The standard or should I say the proper way to control the fan speed is to have 2 temperature sensors located on the radiator - one near the top at the inlet corner and one at the outlet corner. Both can call for a higher or lower fan speed, should one fail then the default fan speed should be high as mentioned by Brett. That way if one fails there is always a back up, but if one is always reading high the fan speed would always be high. This set up would also facilitate the operation of a variable fan speed system. One corner hot the other reading a lower temperature so the fan speed should be low or at a medium speed. Rich.

Thanks for posting your updates Keith! Interesting that Allison mentions the code in one of there diagnostic code lists for the 2000 series Transmission. There is no code listed that match for the ECM! The trick is to find all the different modules used for the coaches and finding what appears to be proprietary information when it comes to codes. Now I need to see if the code is also mentioned for the MH3060 series. I'm curious about learning more regarding to the Data Bus systems anyway. From the information I have uncovered regarding the J1939 data bus, it has a maximum run length of 40 meters., there can be a number of branches around 3 ft.long and it has a 200 ohm termination resistance. That covers the mechanical potion well, but when one gets into the codes for the different modules - that is a real Pandora's Box !!!!! Rich.

That might be there recommended point, but I decided to have my valves adjusted at around 70,000 miles and it made a very noticeable difference. Rich.

Just got through reading you reply! Not knowing what items or hobbies you like, I,m wondering if something in a class B might meet your needs. Some models come with diesel engines that would provide a good amount of torque if you wish to pull a small Towd and the diesel would get you a good MPG number. The Class B's will go where the Safari would be something you would not just drive to the store for sure. If you are a member of FMCA, then you get the FMC Magazine that you might want to look at regarding use coaches for sale. See you live in the Southwest and should you find a possible replacement or would like a good evaluation of the Serengeti. you might try to contact Dave A. and if you think that might be an option - please send me a PM and I will see if I can get you in contact with him. One retired mechanic that can fix just about anything ! Rich.

RV grandma, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! Could you post the Make and Model of you current coach for the group! Them we can compare it to the 2 models you asked about and offer some better information on how they might compare to what you currently are familiar with. Rich.

cascott1960, Welcome to the FMCA forum! Along with Herman's thoughts, you might take a look at the information at this link: http://www.nancyemmert.com/region6/Resources/slaughter%20notes.pdf Hope it helps a little. Rich.