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susanvenditte@gmail.com, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Don't know which Allison transmission/shift pad you have, but if yours has the ability, have you checked for diagnostic codes from the shift pad? Check in your Allison owners manual or on Allison on-line.

The devil will be in the detail. What is specifically covered/not covered at what price? Tire failures are uncommon if not aged out or abused. In general, insurance is for expenses that one is not prepared/able to handle. Insurance companies look at loss ratios and then ADD THEIR PROFIT when determining premiums.

Unplug from shore power and repeat the "test". Really depends on which source your coach maker made as primary.

Indycrazed Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Actually, your coach is equipped with an AIR DRYER. So, the tank drains, particularly the wet tank drain is basically a REPORT CARD on the condition of the air dryer. All you should ever get is clean dry air. Water, oil or worse white powder (an indication that the air dryer desiccant has disintegrated and contaminated the air system) all indicate a failed air dryer. Either your Newmar owners manual and/or chassis owners manual should give specifics on which is the wet tank. If wet tank dry, the other two will be as well. Only exception would be if you have air leveling with an auxiliary air compressor that does not have a dryer on it (which could put moisture into the air system).

Bob, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Certainly, the Ford E's have a lot of under-hood heat that will warm the HVAC incoming air. BUT, It would would not hurt to install an in'-line ball valve in the line to the heater core so you absolutely know that you have no 190 degree water circulating through the heater core.

The Houston location is by far the largest and the original location. The Houston location currently has 84 diesel pushers listed-- this IS their big location! https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/used-rvs-for-sale/diesel-motorhomes?sortBy=price+asc&facetValueFilter=tenant~rv-location:houston

Odinthewanderer, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Sounds like you have something "backfeeding" the ignition circuit. ?Alternator? ?Ignition solenoid? When this happens, what voltage are you seeing (where you shouldn't)?

What codes does it throw when Check Engine light comes on?

Not many choices. You have confirmed 120 VAC on the IN side of the ATS. Assume by "both sides of buss bar" you mean you have confirmed 12 VAC on the OUT side of the ATS. BUT YOU NEED TO VERIFY THIS, AS IT IS THE MOST COMMON FAILURE POINT BETWEEN GENERATOR AND 120 VAC MAIN BREAKER BOX. Those wires are hardwired to the coach main 120 VAC breaker box unless someone has installed some kind of protection device between them. Assume you have checked for power to the main breaker box main breakers to neutral and there is none.

Actually, a VERY good thread. Yes, some very slightly off topic discussions, but some very good information. How about we just call this one! Closed. Moderator

wer2lucky, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Yes, you can specify that when you work with the dealer/FMCA program-- and that is exactly what I would do. The pricing and cost of the tire goes through the program, but the dealer (approved list on FMCA website) still order in the tires and install them.

Yup, if the generator runs, turn the on-generator breakers OFF and back ON. Next place to check if power is not getting to the ATS (assume you have checked there) is to check the junction box where generator wiring connects to coach wiring (on its way to the ATS).

So, best advice is to carry a spare gallon of whatever coolant you have. Mixing different coolants MAY work, but you are always 100% sure if you only use what is already in there. And, if changing, I have a preference for the engine manufacturer's brand. That way if you are ever in for service, you KNOW they will have the correct coolant. So for Cummins, one of the Fleetguard products. For Caterpillar I like Caterpillar ELC.

Coolant requirements have not changed. Either "low silicate for diesel with added SCA" or the new generation OAT-based coolants are approved. Think of the OAT-based coolants at "maintenance-free". 6 years, zero checks, no SCA to monitor and add, etc. Both Cummins and Caterpillar as well as other suppliers have had the OAT-based coolants available for over a decade.

May be as simple as reinserting the gang plug. May be the shift pad, wiring or ECU. Start with the easy/inexpensive stuff.

Fault code 23-12 is the transmission shift selector not communicating properly with the ECU. Start by checking connections to the back of it (the selector pad) and to the ECU. If that doesn't do it, just google Allison code 23 12. Lots of troubleshooting advice. Really depends on your electrical diagnostic abilities. Worse case is there is a tech in the Fort Worth TX area who specializes in diagnosing and fixing Allison shift pads and ECU's: Allison ECU and shift pad repair. 866 439 9779 John Kopalek.

If the first push of the up and down arrows brought up OL, all you do is push them again and it WILL bring up d-1 and any diagnostic codes. Again, a little surprised that a 1995 has the "check oil level from the shift pad" feature, but that is a good thing.

STOP. Unless you have driven 25+ highway miles, low oil temperature is correct/normal. No need for an IR gun or other fire drill. Did you push the up and down arrows a SECOND time. That would bring that generation of Allison equipments (you are at the very first of "check oil level from the shift pad") diagnostic codes. From my post above: ... the first push of the up and down arrows brings up O-L for oil level. In this case, just push the up and down arrows again to bring up the diagnostic codes.

DEAUMONT@EZSCALE.COM, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. This from the FMCA website (yes, you have to be signed in): https://site.fmca.com/rv-tires-discounts Click on "How it works". Step 2 gives you a link to Michelin dealers approved for the program. HOW MICHELIN WORKS Step 1: Find your tire size and get quote. Use the Tire Savings Calculator to get available tire pricing in the size you need. Step 2. Find your nearest commercial Michelin Advantage RV tire dealer. Go to https://www.michelintruck.com/tools/dealer-locator/#/ and enter your zip code in the dealer locator. The dealers will be listed in the order closest to your location. Select the dealer that best suits your tire needs. NOTE: To purchase Michelin or BF Goodrich tires for your light truck or passenger car, you must use an authorized commercial Michelin dealer that sells all three types of tires: commercial truck, light truck, and passenger car AND that accepts the Michelin Advantage Program. Step 3. Contact the dealer to determine they have the tire you want. When you contact the Dealer to determine they have the tire you need for your RV, Passenger Car, or Light Truck, make sure you ask for the five-digit MSPN number for the tire you are purchasing. And verify that you have the proper size tire for your vehicle. NOTE: All road tires with a maximum load capacity greater than 3500 pounds are subject to an F.E.T., or Federal Excise Tax. Generally this applies to medium truck tires and up. The F.E.T. is listed separately on the price lists above. Step 4. Schedule the installation with your dealer. Contact the dealer to check on the availability of the specific tire that you require. Make sure to confirm that they participate in the Michelin Advantage Program. Tell the dealer you will be purchasing your tires through the Family Motor Coach Association’s advantage account. FMCA's Michelin Advantage account number, or ship-to number, is 1326516. You will need to provide this number to the dealer. You must also provide your e-mail address. Your FMCA membership number will act as your purchase order number. Step 5. Register your credit card with Michelin. To pre-register your card, contact the Michelin Advantage Program at (888) 532-6435 (Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time and select option 1 from their menu). To register your card afterhours, call Michelin at (800) 847-9855. Your card information will remain on file for 30 days and will be set up for one-time use only. If your tire transaction has not been completed within 30 days, you will need to re-register your card. If you make additional purchases in the future, you will need to call and preregister your card again at that time. Step 6. Complete the purchase. After the tires have been installed, you will need to provide the dealer with your VISA, MasterCard or American Express credit card information to complete the transaction at the servicing dealership. This information must match the card information you registered with Michelin corporate. The tires will be billed to your card by the Michelin Corporate office. Most dealers will charge you separately for installation and labor. Any fees for mounting, balancing, and tire disposal are quoted by the servicing dealer and are not discounted by the program. You must also pay the state and local sales taxes that apply in the jurisdiction in which the tires are purchased. NOTE: Once you have arrived at the dealer for service, walk around the coach with the service writer or salesman. Note any existing damage to the coach and/or wheels. Verify the tires are the ones you asked for and that you are happy with the manufacture date of the tires. For warranty issues, please contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-800-847-3435 or visit www.michelinrvtires.com You should receive your invoice within seven to ten business days from the date of purchase. The transaction is now complete. Enjoy your new tires! FMCA's Tire Savings Program is currently available only in the US. DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE VERSION OF INSTRUCTIONS

Yup, idle speed too high (for whatever reason) and all the Allison shift pad will do is BLINK. It is smart enough to protect itself.

To check for transmission codes (unrelated to engine light/engine codes on your year model): Ignition on, engine OFF Push the up and down arrows on the Allison shift pad at the same time. That should bring up d-1 (for diagnostic code 1). It will then give you a two digit code which you can look up in your Allison owners manual or on Allison's website. If there is a code, after copying it down, push the mode button to bring up d-2. Continue until you get a d- "some number" and - - which means there are no other codes. On later models, the first push of the up and down arrows brings up O-L for oil level. In this case, just push the up and down arrows again to bring up the diagnostic codes. Let us know what you find.

CHASBURTON@GMAIL.COM Welcome to the FMCA Forum. I would contact the manufacturer of your base plate for their "approved installer" list. If you have not purchased one yet, ask a few of the big ones/look at their installation instructions on their website to see which one you want. Then contact them or look at their on-line dealer list.

If engine idle speed is too high, the Allison will NOT go into gear. Check that first. Have you checked for diagnostic codes (from driver's seat using shift pad? If you need the "how to", let us know. It takes less than 2 minutes. One of the most common issues is that the connections at back of shift pad and/or Allison ECU are a little loose and not communicating well. If that is the case, DeOxit is an excellent product to use on the connections.

OK, did a little research. This from Freightliner-- shows a Cummins 5.9 liter ISB: https://cdn.fccchq.com/specsheets/5b7abfb0cf1da258f28db0a8/2006-Tiffin-Allegro-Bay.pdf

And, it quite likely is two engine sizes smaller-- an ISB. Again, we need to know.