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After you turn that furnace on with the thermostat, determine if the fan starts running. That is the first step in the process. Gas valve opening and igniter clicking happen after that. If no fan, use a digital voltmeter to check for 12 VDC at the furnace (open outside door to access). Brett

We may be getting a little off track here. The OP's ice maker in not working and he is looking to replace or repair the ice maker, not the whole refrigerator. Though, of course, replacing the whole refrigerator WOULD solve the ice maker problem! Brett

First step is to determine what is wrong. It may indeed be the ice maker itself, but may be the solenoid that controls water flow to the ice maker or the line from solenoid up the back of the refrigerator. Those plastic lines are often a failure item, becoming brittle and cracking. And, though replacement requires that the refrigerator at least be scooted forward and accessed from the roof or top side vent, the lines themselves are available at most hardware stores.

Please, let's stick with the original topic-- Leveling Motorhome. If you want to discuss a completely unrelated subject, please start a new topic. BTW, for some great information on mice control, go to the "search" box at the upper right of this page and type "mice". Some good discussions there. Thanks. Brett Moderator

Kelvin, I am really surprised if you sent that same well documented post including VDO part number to VDO and got no response. When did you send it? If more than 3 working days ago (currently Sunday evening in U.S.) would be worth a phone call. If that doesn't work, PM me with the e-mail address you sent it from and I will give them a call and see why they have not responded. Brett

Best answer is to contact Brake Buddy directly: http://www.brakebuddy.com/Support/Common-Questions Or call them: 800-470-2287 Brett

Yup, a bent cylinder is certainly one of the causes of a jack not properly stowing.

I can't think of any "good" popping sound from an electrical device. Possible causes: Relay getting hot and cutting off/on. Breaker doing same. Bad connection arcing. I would quit using it until you/tech diagnoses the issue. Brett

Dirk, Best source for that information would be VDO themselves: http://www.usa.vdo.com/generator/www/us/en/vdo/main/home/home_en.html Brett

Excellent advice on this one. As suggested, if you verify that you do have two furnaces and that the controls are set for the second one to come on, please give us details on exactly what happens: 1. Does the fan come on? 2. Do you hear the clicking of the igniter? 3. Does the furnace light, and if so, how long does it run before shutting down? Brett

Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Is the pyrometer in the exhaust manifold between head and turbo or downstream of the turbo? Readings will be very different based on location. Brett

Sorry, can't help with the wiring schematic, but a reasonably high failure rate item that can cause this is the ignition (not starter) solenoid. The load from all things that only run when the ignition is on with a DP is too high to run through the ignition switch. So, the ignition switch is only used to close the ignition solenoid/relay. So first thing I would do is see if other things such as dash HVAC fan that generally are wired to work with the ignition on work. If not, find the solenoid and check and/or bypass it. Brett

Recommendations to look up air filter replacement numbers based on the engine can easily lead you astray! Remember, the chassis maker specs and fits the filter. So, a particular engine used by different chassis makers may well have different air (and fuel) filters. Your chassis maker is the right source to determine the correct part number. Brett

Darrell, Lots of opinions on this one-- quite a lot of it depends on the chassis and jacks you have. The only universal YES to being level is if you wish to run your absorption refrigerator. Start by checking with your jack manufacturer to see if storing with the jacks deployed is acceptable. BTW, I have stored my coach with the HWH jacks supporting about half the coach weight for over a decade. Brett

Kberg, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. As posted above in this thread, suggest you contact Roger (oldusedbear) with your problem. Be sure to include the year and model and GVWR of the chassis. Brett

Herman, et al; On paper, shooting water through from the back would clean the radiator. The problem is that most rear radiator coaches are SANDWICHED cooling systems. No way for water shot from the back of the coach to go through the radiator, air gap, CAC and still have enough force to knock dirt off the front of the CAC where it is deposited. Were you to used enough PSI to do it, you would surely bend the fins of the radiator. That is why these sandwiched cooling systems have to be cleaned from the front. No, it is a "no fun" job. Nothing complicated, just dirty/messy. But driving a "40 vacuum cleaner" down the road requires at least annual cleaning of the front of the CAC. The number of rear radiator coach owners complaining about overheating, when they did not do that when new attests to the clogging of the cooling system.

Two recommendations. Caterpillar Corp recommends changing thermostats every three years. I believe your C7 has two in the same housing. I would replace them along with the gasket. They are not expensive or difficult to replace. Also, you mention cleaning the radiator from the back. The vast majority of the dirt will be on the front (front of coach) of the CAC. It is not possible to clean that dirt from the back. To see if this may be an issue, access the top of the engine from the bedroom or closet. Shine a strong flashlight inside the fan shroud/between fan blades. Insure that the perimeter is as clean as the center (the blades sling the dirt to the perimeter). And, yes, we will be in Madison.

Like Sam, we tow a manual transmission vehicle -- a Ford Focus. Weighs under 2600 pounds and nothing special to do to tow and no towing restrictions. Here are the FMCA Towing Guides Sam is referring to: http://www.fmca.com/...04-towing-index Brett

When we head west from Texas, to that area of CA, we take US 64 across northern NM very scenic and always stop in Angelfire NM to get out of the heat (high elevation). Then 95/24 across Utah. Then US 50, the "Loneliest Road in America" from Utah to CA border. A delight.

No, a coolant change should not change operating temperature. But, Caterpillar recommends changing thermostats (called regulators) every three years. So, they may have change the thermostats which could change operating temperature. What are you reading-- and is it on the dash gauge and/or Silverleaf or other monitor system? It is also possible that you have an air lock in the thermostat housing. Be sure to check coolant level, as it air may be migrating to the overflow tank. Brett

Dirk, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. And G'day to you down under. My wife and I spend a delightful 6 weeks traveling in your country-- not near enough. Allison is already closed for the Fourth of July holiday. Their after hours answering service gave me these two contacts in Australia for Allison Service: Heavy Automatics: 0882432111 NOTU Diesel Australia: 61882850000 Note: Ya, the different number of digits in the phone number made no sense to me, but had them repeat it and that is what they said. I also have the number for tech support here in the U.S. (eastern time zone), but suspect they are off until 7/5/11: Allison help line 800 252 5283. This is a U.S. toll free number and may not work from Australia. Allison's main number is 317 242-5000. Ask for technical support. For the level of detail you want, you really should contact Allison or one of their servicing dealers who can pull out schematics for your transmission. Suggest you have your transmission serial number handy when you contact them. Brett

Arron, These guides are available to all FMCA Members-- you have to be signed-in to view: http://www.fmca.com/motorhome/towing Click on "Towing Guides" and then on the model year of interest. Brett

While there are seminars and activities geared toward kids-- enough to make this a reasonable family activity, the VAST majority of attendees and activities are geared for mature adults.

According to http://www.remcotowing.com/vehicles (enter your make, model and year) the manual transmission is towable 4 wheels down, but the automatic is NOT. Brett

What transmission-- that may make a difference?