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Couple if possible issues: With generator running, both the 120 VAC converter, charger or inverter/charger should be charging at least the house battery and on many coaches the chassis battery as well. With the engine running, the alternator should also charge both battery banks. The alternator and converter both working together can lead to some strange voltage readings. But, it sounds like you have a ground or battery connection issue. After checking connections, use a voltmeter and move from batteries toward the house to see where you are loosing power.

Contact the maker of the monitor system-- no need to guess how it works.

Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Yes, the manual transmission Honda Fit IS towable 4 wheels down.

This is an important safety concern. Please take it to a Ford dealership ASAP-- do not use the Cruise Control until this is remedied. Probably something as simple as a brake switch or loose wire, but it needs to be addressed. And, yes, the Ford V10 IS a high RPM engine with max HP of 362 horsepower at 4,750 rpm.

I have turned hundreds of rotors that WERE warped and metal had to be removed to true them. And, if badly warped, they would go under-spec if turned enough to true them-- so they need to be replaced. Brett

If just dirt, a garden hose and garden nozzle will work just fine. If the debris includes oil or grease, Dawn dishwashing detergent and/or Simple Green for Aluminum works well. Do not allow detergent to dry on the metal. If neglected long enough, it is an expensive issue, as the radiator and CAC may have to be pulled to clean them. Brett

Bob, Same question and the probably solution: http://community.fmca.com/topic/4424-radiator-cleaning-dp/

October 2011. http://www.fmcmagazine.com/back-issues/2011/october/6792-rear-radiator-cleaning Brett

ewvwpearl, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. I would have the alignment checked on the Saturn. Set caster to the high side of specs. Also, as with any toad, make sure that the hitch is level. If you need a drop hitch to make it level, do that. Brett

Ron, Assuming you have the Caterpillar secondary fuel filter with manual primer pump, turn the knurl nut/pump handle counter-clockwise to unlock. Pump until it goes from very easy to very hard (the transition will occur within just a couple of strokes as compressible air is replaced by non-compressible fuel). Screw the knurl nut/pump handle clockwise to lock it. Your fuel system is now primed and ready to go. If you do not have the Caterpillar secondary fuel filter with primer pump, let us know. Verify that the primary filter is 10 or 30 micron and the secondary filter is 2 micron. And, you are correct, sadly, not diesel with run on just air. Brett

Anyone with a DP with air dryer has a great source of dry air. Gas station air, you are correct, good luck.

Having lived in Juneau and driven the Alcan 3 times and cruised to Alaska 8 times starting with our honeymoon in 1975, I agree with Bill. By far the more spectacular scenery on the way to Alaska is by water. Want to REALLY see Alaska, take the Alaska Marine Highway system with your RV and get off at each port. After seeing that port, board the next ferry.

If you do this (install a screen, whether commercially available or homemade), use the most "open mesh" that will keep the mud dubbers out. Keeping insects out is good-- restricting air flow is BAD. Not all RV manufacturers do the prescribed refrigerator installation (void between refrigerator top and roof vent, incorrect clearance back of refrigerator to outside wall, etc). So maximizing air flow is always a good idea. Brett

Another alternative that does not require moving a "box" is http://www.roadmasterinc.com/products/braking/invisibrake/index.html

You need to diagnose the issue with your vacuum system. Could be the vacuum switch or the pump or even a breaker supplying it. I would start by hooking up a voltmeter to the line to the vacuum pump and verifying whether you are loosing 12 VDC when the vacuum pump stops working. Brett

Viscous hub fans on Freightliner chassis were rare. Check with Freightliner with your chassis VIN to confirm the type of fan control your chassis has. Brett

Ron, On the coach-- using it right now.

http://www.wavewifi.com/rogue-wave.html Installed antenna on extendable pole to clear top of motorhome. Ran ethernet cable to pole/antenna can be left attached for storage in the basement and then "erected" in less than 2 minutes. Brett

With the Caterpillar 330 HP and Allison 6 speed, you have an EXHAUST BRAKE. Yes, the transmission downshifts when the exhaust brake is applied.

Really two separate issues here: 1. Will you get a ticket for over-length-- either as primary reason for stop of a secondary one. 2. If you are involved in an accident, how will the fact that you are operating an illegal vehicle affect your liability.

Kevin, Many but not all block heaters are plugged into a regular style 120 VAC outlet. Easy to fine out-- just follow the wire from block heater (engine) to where it goes. And, yes, if you are not competent doing 120 VAC wiring, have someone else do it. Your coach maker should be able to tell you if/where non-inverter powered outlets are since they wired it. Brett

See if you have two 120 VAC outlets in the back of the refrigerator (outside access area). If so, often one is not inverter powered. Another alternative if you have a block heater outlet, it should not be inverter powered. If neither of those work out, you can always wire an outlet from the main breaker box particularly if you have a blank place for an additional breaker. Brett

With everything working, identify what items work only with the ignition on. They will include the dash HVAC fan, etc. Next time your electrical gremlin shows up, see if all these ignition-controlled items are inoperative, or just part of them. If all, either the ignition switch, wiring from ignition switch to ignition solenoid or the ignition solenoid is bad. Let us know what you find and we may be able to help with the troubleshooting. As already mentioned, with any electrical issue, it never hurts to tighten all electrical connections, particularly at the batteries. Brett

Rich, Is your fuel pressure sensor OE, or did you install it? Is it on fuel pressure out of the pump or is it a vacuum gauge showing restriction in the filter(s). I am not familiar with the warning light system that Pen Ray has-- would be helpful if he or someone else can confirm how it is supposed to work and then see if his is operating as it should or not. Most lights I am familiar with on diesels at start-up indicate glow plug/intake heater grid activation, not fuel pressure. Brett

Actually, the air bags are an integral part of the front suspension on a P chassis. Alignment will be thrown off without them. And recommended PSI is based on what front axle GAWR you have. Your manual should give you guidelines. If not, let us know your front axle GAWR and perhaps someone else can look it up. Brett