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Answering for Rich, yes try on the generator to see if same results.
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Maybe they were flatbeds carrying flat plate steel?
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Wilderness, Al Gore? After all he is the green King!
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If the isolator is a solenoid, you can disconnect it by disconnecting all wires from it. Before disconnecting any wires, take a picture of it, then label each wire making sure that the label is legible, pointed so that you can read the label while still attached. Once you are completely sure that you can reattach just like they are right now, carefully detach each wire making sure that you can put them back. Now you are ready to start testing. Your are last question came in while I was typing. If the ground wire to the chassis battery is disconnected, your coach will not crank because there will be no current available to do so, and please do not try to crank or drive the MH with chassis ground disconnected.
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I would locate the battery isolator and take it out of the equation first, next make sure that all are good batteries, charge each one and have it load tested, if any are bad, replace all bad batteries. Next, start the engine and check voltage on the chassis batteries with the engine running, you should see 13.6 to 14.2, have someone step on the accelerator and see if the voltage goes up any at all, especially if the voltage was lower than the 13.6. If the voltage is low then expect a bad alternator/ voltage relay. Once the problem has been properly diagnosed and repaired on this end, then with the battery isolator still out of service, then start the house testing and repairs. Same type test check the battery voltage with no lights or any other appliance on, check the battery voltage, if not above 13 volts, then you have an inverter/charger that is not functioning, make sure that the inverter/charger is getting 120 volts input, if not, check for thrown or blown circuit breaker/fuses. If still no voltage to the inverter/charger, then replace wire from circuit breaker to the inverter/charger. After this is cleared up, then move back to the house batteries, again if you don't see at least 13 volts, check all circuit breakers on the inverter/charger, if this does not work, then work towards repair or replacement of this appliance. Next step is to locate the source of the gfci problem and correct it. If you don't have a plan of attack, the enemy will always win out.
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I like the Honeywell approach, we just installed a new system in our church that uses it, but as said, must have wifi for it to work. If you don't have a hotspot in the MH permanently, you can consider a prepaid plan that can be activated only while traveling, Verizon, ATT, and several others offer them, and Walmart has a hotspot device for $29.00, that claims to work with most plans.
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I will be glad to run a test if the manufacturers of two will supply their products, brand X 6 left and brand Y 6 right. Maybe Michelin will donate 8 new tires to the cause.
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Signed up for the Tech Connect + today.
kaypsmith replied to KE4RZ1's topic in RV Internet to Go/Staying in Touch
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If the batteries come back up to full charge, then there hopefully will be no worries about replacing for now. But I would have someone load test the batteries to make sure no damage has been done. Most battery supply stores can perform this test for you, just make sure that they are fully charged when you take them to the supplier. I have never used any service in SC, so am not qualified your first question.
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Joes solution looks good, but if you cant get those folks in an emergency situation, you may want to look into flexseal (stuff seen on tv), I made a temporary repair 3 years ago with the spray on, still looks good. You can buy it by the gallon, and roll it on.
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75 it became a title state, so if your vehicle is 74 or older, no title is necessary. They only penalize you if your vehicle is newer, as stated, if over 10 years, the vehicle is minimum value, $500.00 for a car, motorhome is $1000.00. Car tag over 10 years, is about $45.00 per year, MH over 10, $131.00 for class 3, class 4, $225.00, class 5, $335.00. But to answer your question, 1975 was the magic date, and has been uphill ever since. If I ever buy a new motorhome, I'm moving to Florida, LOL. theirs is similar price as your state.
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Florida resident - mail service vs family address
kaypsmith replied to stepingout's topic in Full-timing
I would call on a relative were it I. If you get a Texas address then you will have to be certified to drive a motorhome, I do not know how painful that would be. I have relatives in Florida so that would not be to hard for me to call on a relative, and I cant see how it will affect their taxes. But then again, I am not a lawyer, and this question sounds of if you might need to seek their advice, before getting too deep and over ones head. -
If the engine is running and voltage is dropping on the chassis batteries, then you have an issue with the alternator and or the voltage regulator. It sounds as if you have major problems and a good service tech needs to be called in. It probably all stems from when the system was overloaded with the buffer and microwave ordeal. I certainly wish you the best of luck in getting the issues resolved
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Wow, I haven't been that thin since 5th grade in school. Currently 52 suit coat size, and 38 waist, so I still can't make, this coach after air bags settling, no air leaks is only 6 inches off the ground.
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I would not crawl under any coach without jackstands in place, regardless of what chore that I was attempting to do.
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I also did some checking on the internet, the statements that I read is that the Allison 1000 was available in both 5 speed and 6 speed. they were produced from 2001 to 2006. The 5 speed was shipped with Dextron III, the 6 speed was shipped with Dextron VI. I would agree that a $28. investment would be a good investment so that I would know for sure what it really is. If it were mine, and I were changing from non synthetic to synthetic, I would not do the complete changeover on only one change. Again, if it were mine, I would leave the old in the converter, and add Transynd to run for the next 50,000 miles, at that time I would move to a complete changeover, again this is not a recommendation for what everyone should do, only what I would do.
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Georgetown will "sorta" crank and not start.
kaypsmith replied to Kevin510's topic in Type A motorhomes
Or the ignition switch it self, or bad ground. Is it Ford or GM chassis? -
https://community.fmca.com/topic/5685-monacoroadmaster-coolant-surge-bottle/ This was discussed in 2013, I hope helpful for the OP This post is for 2003 though. I don't know what is a fair price, but here is a source. https://shop.findmyrvparts.com/surge-tank-radiator-overflow-monaco-rv-01806583-p/190014.htm
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Works for me also. Thanks pamkay, LOL I'm Kay, must be your middle name.
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Cummins 6.7L overheating issues Forest River Berkshire 2009
kaypsmith replied to thomandcoley's topic in Engines
Thanks Bill I agree, Cummings shop is telling him that it needs a fan hub. Were it mine I would only replace the fan clutch, and only after the CAC and radiator have been thoroughly cleaned and the problem still persists. I have a new fan clutch sitting on my desk that I will be replacing on the Jeep this weekend. I've seen more fan clutches go out over the years than I care to remember. On a Fred it is much easier to determine this, as you just drive faster to see if the coolant cools down with additional speed.- 45 replies
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Don't forget that the fare is inclusive except drink, be prepared to take advantage of that fact. As I stated earlier, be hungry!
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Quality and pride stands out in those pictures.
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Cummins 6.7L overheating issues Forest River Berkshire 2009
kaypsmith replied to thomandcoley's topic in Engines
Here us a youtube video of replacing the fan hub on the 6.7 and 5.9 Cummings.- 45 replies
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Don't miss a chance to eat at the Old Mill while you are there, the wait is worth while. Please be hungry when you go!
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OK got that question answered, no it is not satellite oriented, sure wish it was. Signal problems -- device is disconnecting from network or seems slow If your Skyroam device is disconnecting from the network or slowing down, there are some common reasons that this could happen: 1) You are too far away from the cell tower. 2) There is something (or multiple things) between you and the cell tower that's interfering with the signal. There are really only 2 culprits causing these problems: distance and obstructions. Here are some common culprits that can obstruct cell phone reception: Terrain Man-made obstructions and buildings Vehicles Vegatation Here are things you can and should try whenever this happens: Turn the Skyroam Solis off and wait for 5 minutes (this is called a hard reset) Stop moving so much and so quickly Try to change your location if you are in a stubborn spot Find a window Go to a higher floor or try to get above ground Go outside Download an app that lets you find cell towers and signals (such as open signal) Use a mobile service map tool Buy a cell signal booster MYTH: Skyroam should work wherever my cell phone works. FACT: Although Skyroam will work in most places cell phones are working, this is not always the case. There can be differences between providers based on which cell towers plans may be connecting to. Not any one device or provider connects to every cell tower out there. In other words, it is still cell tower oriented, if no tower close by, bye bye wonderful service. Although if truly unlimited is what it claims, and you can use where you are already getting service, and you need that much data, it still may be worth it. But anywhere is not quite accurate