hermanmullins

Stoloffs, Since you have problems with it on the windshield wouldn't it have better to mount it to the front of camper above the windshield rather then down on the bumper where it could be stolen? Herman

W, I'm sure what you have is Rack and Pinion steering and without the steering wheel lock you should be good to go after you place the transfer case in neutral. However as I said before, with a Buddy Brake you may want a charging line when towing to keep the battery charged. Herman

Wayne, Things to try. Small punch that will fit inisde the set screw. Strike with a hammer several times. This will shock the threads and loosen them. Heat like Rich said, but put the correct size hex key into the set screw. Hold the key with pliers and apply heat to the key. This will transmit the heat to the screw, loosen the screw without damaging the Chrome. A impact tool. It will take a socket with the correct key size. When inserted into the screw, twisted and struck with a hammer it will shock the threads and loosen the set screw. Hope one of these works for you. Herman

Wayne, Several things you may try. First try taking a small punch, one that will go into the hex set screw without bing forced. Take a hammer and strike the punch several times. This can shock the threads from either rust or thread lock. Another is to use heat as Rich suggested. Take a hex key (Allen Wrench) that fits the set screw. Insert the hex key and holding the key with pliers and apply the heat allowing the heat to be transmitted to the set screw. The heat will expand the set screw and as it cools it will retract loosening the set screw. Also there is impact tool that will take a socket with the correct key. Tool is twisted and struck with a hammer. The twist and impact should loosen the set screw. Sorry to be so long. Herman

Bill, Do have a steering wheel locking pin? Do you have electronic steering? If the answer to both is no then the answer is no, you do not need to disconnect the battery. If you plan on using a braking system like a Buddy Brake you may need a charging wire for your battery. Herman

I have an air chuck in my fuel tank area on the driver's. There is pressure with or without the engine running. However with the engine off the pressure goes down quickly. I believe the air chuck under the front cowl is for towing to keep the park brake from setting if there is a drop in pressure when being towed. Herman

And don't you forget it. :) Herman

Carl, It is amazing what you can do when you have a 65 lb. starter that may or may not drop on your head. What is even worse is when you get it up and almost get stuck in and find you need to lower it and rotate into the correct position. Now if you would work out more you could get that up to 65 lbs. Herman

Ray and Donna, WELCOME Aboard Shipmates. Have you joined FMCA and if so have you found a chapter to join? There are a lot of great ones out there. Let me know if I can help. Herman

Agree with Bill. Locate where you would like the panels to be mounted, making sure you have a good route for the cable. Drill and screw the panels down and cover each bracket with the proper sealant. Be sure the sealant is compatible with your Rubber membrane. Drill, seal and charge away. Herman

Tom, Also Welcome to the Forum. Let me add a third possibility to the mix, Solenoids. There are 4 in the mix. Two are in your front panel, they both are controlled by the key. One is for the instrument panel and the other is for the starter. A third is in the rear to control power to the Starter solenoid. And the forth is the Starter Solenoid itself. All can be tested with a volt meter. The first three are 12 volt continuous (S55) and the forth is on the starter. With the key on test for front two for 12 + volts on both the large terminals of the solenoid. If you have voltage on both sides, then go to the rear and check the solenoid there (you will need someone to turn the key to check this one. If you have voltage on these three solenoids it is very possible you have a defective starter solenoid. This is the procedure I just followed to find that my Starter Solenoid was intermittently bad. I also found that at my age I can still bench press 65 lbs., the weight of the starter. Good luck and let us know what you find. Herman

Tom, Welcome to the Forum. I have a feeling that the person either made them or had them made. Sorry I didn't see them but I bet they looked nice. If you find a source let us know. Herman

Give Leon or Randy a call at M & G Engineering. 903-675-2812. Herman

Congratulations!!! Herman

Mark, my pad has several red, orange lights and 1 green. Green = Travel. When I hit Air I get 4 reds if the coach level. If the coach is not level I get a orange light where it needs leaving. I then hit the Air button the second time to auto level the coach. The Red Air light will flash till level and the Orange light will go out and the Air light goes to solid red. They have no bearing on the charging system. Herman

I found the sensor goes on the negative terminal. It may also be attached to the side of one of batteries. Now I have to inspect the wire put on a new lug and stop over charging the house batteries. Herman

Brett can this be done by just disconnecting the shore power and disconnecting the batteries at the posts? Herman

J, Come on stop holding back, tell us how you really feel. Herman (Ours seem to be holding for now, but we are keeping all the number for make and model others have install if and when it does die)

2 for negative / one for positive . However the consensus is that it goes on one or the other. Herman

Golfer, You can use two sider tape. Brackets for your ladder. Suction cups to mount it on the inside of your windshield. If your state only has one license plate you could mount it where the front license plate goes. I went to Fast Signs and had them make me decals. They can make them to stick on either the inside on the windshield or outside to stick where ever you would like. I even had them make me several smaller ones for my tow vehicle and golf cart. Endless possibilities. Welcome to FMCA. Have you found a Chapter yet? Herman

Oh yeah, I remember now. Then I also need to ask, has Wayne's had the wandering for 6 years and is just know seeking an answer? Wayne, Where and when did you have your coach aligned? How old are your tires? Did this just become a problem or is it an on going problem? I don't know if Coaches have the same problem as cars did several year ago, but there use to be a slight indent in the steering box when the box was centered. The wandering might be in the steering box trying to center it self. (just an ole man's thoughts) Herman

cadieu, A tire with a loss band will cause the wandering. The steering wheel not straight is an issue with the tech that aligned your coach. Can you go back? Herman

Since you have already installed the new unit, I would check it for heat. If there is still an excess amount of heat you might consider raising the unit so air can circulate all around the unit. or maybe install a small cooling fan like in your PC. Herman

Since it is the weekend I thought I would check with the experts. Now I will take my own advise and call Trace Tech Service Monday. Sounds like I have said that to a lot of folks.

I have a Trace RV2012 2000 watt inverter in our 2002 Dynasty. There is a wire going to the coach batteries which I believe is for the battery temp. It has a lug on the end of the wire. Does anyone know where it attaches to the battery/batteries? I have tried to get a wiring diagram from Trace to no avail. Anyone have an idea? Herman