kaypsmith

Clarksgocamping, how do you apply the emergency brake on your unit, lever, foot pedal, or some sort of switch, or release valve? This info can help us identify what type emergency brake system that you have, just in case you do not find help otherwise.

What model is the Carrier AC? Is it ducted or non ducted?

Agree with this statement, but don't forget the CAC (charge air cooler) may need a thorough cleaning also.

Alv, I know this does not mean much to many, but I would like to know what color the exposed sheathing on the failed coil is. Thanks, Kay

Be sure to ask for hard start capacitors. Pretty simple to replace, pull the cover that is on the roof, just be sure no AC (voltage) is present.

Time to start looking for the limit switches, IMHO.

I would start by checking fuel filters, since it mysteriously came back to life, we will all hope that is a good sign. Congratulations on the new acquisition, glad that your are loving it. Also welcome to the forum.

This is very true on the older model residential fridges, the coils were on the back. The newer ones that are self defrosting do not have those coils on the back, but the front kickplate should be removed frequently and first vacuumed then with a good amount of air pressure blown out, the condenser coils are located down under and the evaporator coils are between the insulation and the inside shell of the newer fridges. I do like to leave at least an inch between the back of the fridge and the inside wall, coach or home, and that area needs to be cleaned as well for better ventilation.

Please recheck the fridge model #, I am not finding a manual for the model # above. Probably just a typo.

Is this model a dual controlled model? This means that it will have a separate control tor the freezer unit, if it does, you may have one of two issues, the freezer could be stuck in defrost mode, or the control for the freezer may have gone bad. If stuck in defrost mode, sometimes just unplugging and replugging will reset it, not too often though.

I tow a 2000 Wrangler sport utility and love it. I picked up a Roadmaster stowmaster tow bar used off ebay, I made a few mods to the towbar so that I was able to use a Curt front mounted class 3 hitch, to which I can easily put the towbar on, works great, I also use an M&G brake system, very easily installed, a very good investment.

If you noticed Alabama, my home state is 57 feet, my coach is 41.5 feet, the Jeep is 14 and the towbar is 4, that puts me over, what a wonderful world.

Here is a breakdown by state, remember what is legal in your home state is not applicable in other states, this law in not reciprocal. https://www.rvtripwizard.com/rv-info/state-road-laws.php

If the wear is truly cupping, the most likely culprit is worn or broken shocks and or other suspension parts. Four wheel alignment is definitely in order, but take care of those shocks and springs first.

Check the DOT date code on the tires. On a 2014 coach, those tires may be OEM (original equipment), if so the tires could be 5 to 6 years old. Most owners want to change the tires at about 6 to 7 years anyway. If they are that old, I would change both at the same time, if newer than that, if you can buy a matching tire, then I would just replace the one. Others probably have other ideas, but since the fronts are not duals, a slight difference in diameter or circumference is not that big of a deal. Welcome to the forum.

What color are the two wires? All LP detectors in a coach that I have seen are 12 volt DC, usually one red or black and one white, only one leg hot and the other ground, if you use a volt meter across them they should read 12+ with meter set to DC. Welcome to the forum, and hope you find a good answer. Kay

Yes I understood that it is a 12 volt compressor, that is why I advised to do as the compressor instructions advised, and as Richard said you could use the house batteries, but I also think that it makes good sense to crank the engine if for nothing else, to make sure that it is ready for travel when you are. And of course there is always warnings to not crank a diesel without adequately running it.

Yes, fire up your coach. In all likelihood your chassis batteries are being charged while on shore power due to the fact that it is so new, the way to tell if they are is to check with a stand alone meter (VOM), if chassis and house batteries are the same after not running the coach engine for several days, then they are being charged while hooked up to shore power. The air compressor pulls excessive current while airing tires and will draw the chassis batteries down pretty fast, the chassis alternator will replenish much faster than a smaller charger.

Creekside is my favorite, just a little out towards Wears Valley and just off 321, it is a Passport park if you are a member, and honor the discount Sunday through Thursday unless a special event week. It's less than half mile off of the parkway and pretty easy to maneuver to. Oh yes, the Foothills Parkway has been completed to Wears Valley now, and 321 has been widened enough to Townsend to accommodate any size MH or 5er., which makes it easier when traffic is peaked on the Parkway. There is also a quaint but nice CG in Wears Valley with great people running it, prices are better than Townsend, Smoker Holler is the name of the CG, there is a nice restaurant next door, Elvira's is the name, excellent food and reasonably priced Prime Rib on Friday night (DELICIOUS).

Engine oil and transmission fluid analysis, before the stored oil and fluid have been changed, will be a good starting point to get the best opinion to your question.

Many call centers these days are nothing more than a computer connected to the internet next to a home phone. The answerers are given a crash course on how to respond to a call, and when to send the call to a higher up. I have learned over the years that if I am not getting a proper response to my problem to ask for a supervisor, all operators have one and most will move to the next level. I am not saying that FMCA operates this way, but this is a common practice.

I went with MCI also for that reason, the year model of mine, 1988, Greyhound actually owned MCI, as well as several other years. These particular years longevity and safety were primary concerns. Since the Greyhound selloff of MCI, the manufacturer has retained very high standards. When I need parts, I call MCI and usually have replacement parts within 24 hours, on a 31 year old coach!

Acrylic (plexiglass) mirror sheets are available at most glass shops if just replacing the glass will suffice. Let the pro's cut it for you and DO NOT use any adhesive on the back to hold it in place.

Rich. I use 20 for these type projects, it is also beautiful as a backsplash, cleans up with regular glass cleaner unless a lot of grease buildup, in this case I use Dawn dish soap then polish with Windex and news paper, LOL. Thinner will wrinkle too badly. To install on a plywood backing, contractors glue in a caulking gun lasts for years.

How much of the work can you do yourself? If you can do most, that is reasonable expectations, if you must depend on others for more than 50%, your figure is about 50% low. Another consideration for this type coach, how tall are you? Over 6' look for a raised roof, if under, stay away from the raised roof, the added height cost pretty close to 1 MPG. I did my complete conversion for $25,000.00 on the MCI 41.5' stripped bus. I of course did all the work myself. Best engine to look for is a C60 Detroit, parts are readily available and almost any truck shop will work on it. Not knocking Cat or Cummings, but the Detroit is easier to find a mechanic for a bus, at a more reasonable price. Oh yes almost forgot, we have four Yorkies that go everywhere we go, I built two kennels, one for each side of the couch, in the parlor, made sure that heat and AC vents were placed so that they stay comfortable, the kennels look like lamp or knick knack stands.