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    OK LETS GET TO BASICs  

    Start with disabling the 110 volts system disconnect device

    Start with the 12 volt system like the old days of no 110 volts.

    Chase the 12 volt system down and see what works.  This would be normal

    operation.   FUSES   RELAYS   CONNECTIONS   The standard operating of all is control

    by 12 volts , than we add our toys equipment lights ETC  

    You must deal with one system at a time.  When you verify the 12 system complete 

    And all is fine than and only than reinstall the 110 volt system and check its operation.

    Like me and  Carl (manholt) think start at the basics.

    Tim the Mailman

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    Michael

    Make a setup like at the campground  at your home to your fuse panel with a 30 amp 

    breaker  for    1   2    0    volt wiring to the box.

     I used a 10-3 wire.   One  R  V   30 amp female plug.   This  will make sure no 220 volt plug

    can not plug into it. Then to have enough wire for the  hookup ,buy a 30 amp extension core

    with R V connectors on it available in 25 or 50 ft lengths.

    You , will find that you might need this at a campground .

     

    Tim the Mailman  F405095

     

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    txtiger  

    This cable you had replace to the Traveler Is one you should have made up as a spare.

    I have about two of them. That is the cable that hocks up to the device with the 110 volt feed on it.

    By DESIGN of the arms of the Traveler they get pinch;  the wire, because  maybe a tie back breaks.

    It is so hard to live as a Handicap every one of us need a helper as I know.

    Tim the Mailman

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    txtiger

    When you talk to Winegard or Directv was you at the location of your setup?

    Did they connect you to TECH support directv  and did he check to see if the Sat directv was able to

    talk to it your receiver ?

    I believe you might of been in the wrong area. The plug I made reference to is the power to the

    Travler Dish, not the receiver . There is a device in  there that has a 110 volt cable that plugs into this

    power source for the dish.  This is the cable to check if unplug If you have the manual it is well explain.

    YOU need to contact TECH SUPPORT WINEGARD, and they are really nice people. Mine was attach to the 

    cabinet .

    Like always i can talk better than write HUM.

    Tim the mailman

    Note!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you have a clear site to the sw sky from the dish????????????????

    Trees building or something in line of site?

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    txtiger

    Is the directv  Travler a HD unit? ?skm-3?

    If so there is a problem with the feed 110v that hocks up to the power,  the ac cord because it is

    just a push on connector . It vibrates off because of poor design. It will be hopefully behind the TV

    in the cabinet.  I had to tape or whatever to make sure this plug can not come out. CHECK THE 110 VOLT FEED.

    This has happen to my system, this runs up to dish.

    Hope this thought helps.

    Tim the mailman

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    1 hour ago, wolfe10 said:

    Having a second gasoline tank and plumbing gets into a whole other level of safety concerns

    Will it be stored in a vented compartment, secured, etc, etc.

    If you are going to get into "re-engineering" I would consider a fuel-safe ball valve and after removing all loads from the generator, close the valve and let the carburetor be stored "dry". Yes, do this only when the generator will not be used for a month or more. And, best practices, open the valve once a month and run the generator under at least 50% load for 45+ minutes.

    Also, for older units, be sure to check the fuel lines for cracks that allow air into the lines.  Ethanol laced fuel speeds up deterioration of the fuel lines.

    Brett

    The second gas can would be STORED IN THE GARAGE FOR USE ONLY AT HOME.  FOR THE USE OF RUNNING

    SEA FORM  MIX THRU CARB TO CLEAN THE WHATEVER WOULD BE IN THE FLUE SYSTEM OF GENERATOR

    My thoughts of the valve and yes a fuel-safe ball valve should be used !

    We don't suggest any use of a second tank on the motor home we already have a tank to carry gas.

    I never was a writer I do better talking.

    On the side of safety breaking into a gasoline line is not safe. BUT the thought of the MOD is to make it safe.

    Thanks for the words, and help in this topic.

    Tim the Mailman

     

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    David,

    With all the problems with 10 percent Ethanol in the fuel of today, I have come up with a MOD.

    With the knowledge after visiting  a plant that makes the product ethanol is going to 15 or 20 percent 

    SOON in the coming years. I am going to put a 3 Way brass gasoline valve on the feed line before

    input for the generator fuel line.   One common  port to feed to generator in. One side to the main gas tank.

    The extra feed would be for a gas can one or two gallon for use of the sea foam mix, and a feed hose to

    valve. When finish running a cleaner from the extra  port;   plug the port and remove the hose. Turn 3 way valve 

    to the main gas tank. The next time your ready just remove brass  plug;  change line , turn the extra port on.

    YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO BREAK THE GAS LINE.. I believe it will be a MUST DO for this MOD.

    I share this with some people on this forum before I wrote this. One other thought weather tight the valve.

    Tim the Mailman

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    Donald

    You have a time to run the generator to cycle it for 2 hours a month which is needed for maintenance .

    So you do something you should do and check your frig at the same time, on electric .

    This is a thought what do the temp gauge . say the temps are in b oth  boxes.

    If it does not cycle there could be something wrong,   BUT the reason for temp gauge's 

    Usually the first problem check the burner if something is wrong, than the board.

    Of course how hot is it outside that is important  to know

     

    Tim the mailman

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    DBenoit

    I  have a Onan  4KY OG 4000 in my 2014 Winnebago  Class C Motor Home.  In my case I had to replace the CARB. Many dollars for sure

    with Labor, its not cheap.

    Reason was I did not run it as required reference the manual, two hour 3/4 load per month.

    So u-tube  SeaFoam and Onan Gen Set Is where I would start We see Bill found it.

    Ethanal in the gas is a problem.  So here is my question ? Would it hurt to put SeaFoam in the gas tank for

    the Ford V-10 and the Gen Set Onan.   It is fact that  Onan does not like the  the gas of today 10 percent Ethanal.

    Maybe every  3rd or 4th tank fill The tank with  SeeForm will clean up the fuel system. ( One  oz to 16 gallons.)

    SHOULD STATE ONE BOTTLE FOR 16 GALLONS  OF FUEL. WHAT I PAYED FOR A CARB AND LABOR, AND ELECTRONIC

    BOARD I COULD BROUGHT  60 BOTTLES   OF SEAFOAM. 

    THE MAIN PROBLEM NO GENERATOR , NOT GOOD . FOR 7 DAYS.

    So much for a can of worms.     

    Just some thoughts.

    Tim the mailman

     

     

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    wakury

    There is a trick to help survive a situation of electric power.

    One Air running on 110 and the rest of the coach on propane.

    Good or bad advice I find it works. In  my case 30 amp to 15 converter  110 volts

    will run one air conditioner .  As stated you must use 30 amp wire number 10 in any cord. 

    I do this at all the rally's we attend.

    If you need to run other heavy items kill air;  do your use after

    finish, fire back up the air.  Make sure to run a surge guard on the line to protect low voltage.

    What ever JUST A THOUGHT!

    Tim the Mailman

     

     

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    Help is needed!

    Me and the wife is considering going west from Ohio to Ca. and Oregon via  RT 80 .

    The problem is the weather and snow in the mountain , August, September, October.

    Because maybe we need to fly rather than drive. We are opened to all thoughts of those

    who maybe drove  this northern route.

    You may send private messages via  FMCA route.

    Our rig is a Class C Winnebago 32 ft 2014 with car in tow. 

    Tim the Mailman

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    T1herman

    WELL, you might find out she might be a better driver !

    Kidding  👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨, WE and my wife started in a mall parking lot on a Sunday.

    Than try a pull thou  gas station.  and open country road was next. The main thing is driving a motor home 

    is just like driving a car, they are just a little bigger. My wife loves the interstate highway and yours will to.  Very

    important to make sure to adjust the safety equipment .

    I would keep her away from them orange cones, my wife does not like concrete walls in construction areas.

    Good luck

    Tim the Mailman

     

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    Members

    At one time we also did the serpentine belt .

    We spent many hours on the phone in my driveway just to get and have on hand

    a SPARE belt before we left for the trip for a Ford E-450 2013, Class C  Winnebago Cambria.

    We went to a parts house and find for that model year Ford V-10 that there was Two Sizes.

    After about calling Ford Motor I had the right info.  So no matter the best thing is to have a spare belt.

    Most If you have the the belt, you can almost do it yourself with a 1/2 inch breaker bar. Idle pulley.

    For the heck of it I also got the belt for the HHR Chevy 2011. I also found there was different belts for it also.

    As most carry a spare serpentine belt, without it your dead in the water.

    Tim the Mailman

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    FIVE

    "I need a trickle charger that will bring my toad back up to a full charge after a day of driving." 

    I believe the answer to this subject, Is after towing behind Motor Home above says we have a dead battery.

    Well, does that mean we have no brakes in the towed at this time? If so we have a real safety concern.

    We need to look at a charge line from the Motor Home to the towed battery. Have it install by a tech .

    Next Make sure to read  the manual of the towed car or truck. The problem might be a fuse not remove.

    You have to address the position of the key in the towed to not be in assy mode, just unlock wheel steering .

    Have the Battery check in the towed. For defects. 

    I have had this problem and after doing this above mention clues, I am safety FIRST.

    Tim the Mailman

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    First unplug the Sat receiver about 5 minutes.

    plug back in to ac line receiver

    power up receiver and press in the red button above your card ' Cold restart

    push in power button on HD Traveller direct dish

    make sure you can see clearance to the SW in the open

    go make a cup of coffee

    it will turn on after all the refresch has run its course.

    Tim the Mailman

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    Just a short comment .

    We are a Gas motor home, BUT I believe gas and  DP would have these same concerns. Question how to maintain the Fuel additives  etc.

    Since the chassis battery's need to be maintain with a charger of some kind.

    As I believe the coach ? does not keep them charge up in them when plug to AC.

    Just my two cents

    Tim the Mailman

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    Please need a engineer to come down to a layman understanding, how it effects and how it all works.

    Ok lets start with the Firestone Air bags on the rear springs.So you see that the motor home is leaning on the right side . You add  more air to the air bags (on the right side)  and level the rig .In the process you have changed the  wheel alignment of the front end.  Now , you get the 4 corner weights. time for checking tire pressures.

    BUT ! !Lets go back to the Air Bag.

    SHOULD THE AIR BAGS HAVE THE SAME PRESSURES . LEFT AND RIGHT.?

    And if not, does this put a twist on the frame ?It would think weight needs to be move around , by hand: to level out the coach.Than maybe move weight from the rear to the front by increasing the pressures in the air bags?

    DO THEY HAVE TO WORK IN PAIRS?  Would this be the  right thing to do before a wheel alignment?

    Okay , what do others do ?

    Tim the Mailman 

    Winnebago Class C  3 slides 2014  32 ft long. Cambria

     

     

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