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    4 hours ago, DEKDO1 said:

    I have a 2002 Dutch Star 37 foot. CAT power. My trace 2025 invertor seems to not recognize that my house batteries need charging, I replaced fhe batteries but they also drain off to 8.0 volts. Cleaned connections. AC side of coach is fine. Does anyone have any ideas?

    Is the charger turned on? Is the inverter turned on? They are separate functions, my Zantrex is switched on/off via the remote panel as well as the buttons on the inverter.

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    On 6/10/2019 at 6:33 PM, manholt said:

    Good points.  May I suggest, that most tire failure is caused by owner error!  Too much or to little tire pressure, incorrect loaded RV, over weight.  

    I once read an article by the RMA = Rubber Manufacturers Assn., that stated over 90% of all tire failures were the result of under-inflation or overloading. I no longer have assess to their website, so don't know if that's still true today.

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    Well, I have the opposite problem. I had to install new deck hatches, bought them from a  boat store. I bought the same size to fit the bolt pattern, but the threads are larger and coarser, I have to wiggle the hose end around for a minute to get it through the smaller opening. If any critter ever does get into my wet-bay they can go no further, it's completely sealed by plastic and metal inside.

    My fresh water hose however threads though another same size deck hatch, I'm going to install a 1" or 1.5" PVC pipe plug in that deck hatch cover to reduce opening size while maintaining the OEM 4" deck hatch.

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    On 6/15/2019 at 3:57 AM, manholt said:

    Ray,  what is HDT (heavy duty truck)?

    yes, class 7 and 8.

     

    Weight
    Class     		Minimum
    GVWR (lbs)     		Maximum
    GVWR (lbs)     		VIUS *
    Category     		Common
    Category
    Class 1   6,000 Light-duty Light Duty
    Class 2 6,001 10,000 Light-duty Light Duty
    Class 3 10,001 14,000 Medium-duty Light Duty
    Class 4 14,001 16,000 Medium-duty Medium Duty
    Class 5 16,001 19,500 Medium-duty Medium Duty
    Class 6 19,501 26,000 Light-heavy Medium Duty
    Class 7 26,001 33,000 Heavy-heavy Heavy Duty
    Class 8 33,001   Heavy-heavy Heavy Duty

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    7 hours ago, desertdeals69 said:

    The lithium batteries are for the house only, don't need 900 CCA.  Battle Born lithiums come with a 10 year warranty.  You need fewer batteries and the run time is over twice AGMs and the charge time is about half.  6 AGMs weigh 432 lbs and 4 lithiums weigh 120 lbs.

    One must figure in the cost of buying and installing the proper charging equipment for Lithium batteries + actual battery prices, unless you buy a new MH with Lithium battery banks installed-then this is moot.

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    On 6/11/2019 at 8:22 PM, hermanmullins said:

    Has anyone ever heard that CC is equipped with Koni shocks. That Koni is the only company that makes a shock that will fit?

    Herman 

    looks that way. https://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=2051246&selected_year=2008

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    On 6/11/2019 at 3:48 PM, JoBob04 said:

    I have 2004 Country Coach Allure 36 feet.  It has over 175,000 miles on it.  Took it back to Junction City a few years ago (2014) and asked about shocks.  They said shocks were good.  They could adjust them for more sports car ride (stiffer).  I had them adjust the shocks and will be going back this year (5 years later).  Have to have ride height checked (replaced rods).  Plus alignment of both axles, steering wheel centered, and a few other things.  Of course, it is Winnebago now. Hope this helps.

     

    Bob

    If  your steering wheel is off-center when driving straight, the  likely cause is the rear axle is out of alignment. I had a total alignment performed on our MH, the tech found the rear axle out by 3/4". After the total alignment was performed the steering wheel was exactly straight/level when driving on a straight road.

    P.S. a local HDT repair shop does my chassis work and alignment.

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    13 hours ago, hermanmullins said:

    I have Stemco Oil Bath hubs on the tag axles on our Dynasty. I just checked them and saw that there are marks (rings) with one indicating LOW oil and one FULL.  I saw that the FULL mark was approx. half way between the bottom of the hub and center hole. I have filled them up to the bottom of the hole and cleaned everything. I want to see if I get some slinging of excess oil when over filled according to the marks on the hub face plate. Will relate the results after our trip to Minot.

    Herman

     

    If overfilled, excess hub oil should be expelled out the small vent hole in the red rubber plug, however, if the hole is plugged or too small excess hub oil can be pushed past the inner seal onto the brakes. FWIW, hub oil is not the same formula as differential oil.

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    5 hours ago, bm02tj said:

    Diff oil should be up to hole not 1 in below 

    I asked my SIL, who is general manager of truck fleet maintenance for a nationwide carrier. He said  the fill hole is of course maximum fill, 1" below is minimum level. Rule of thumb is, if you can touch the oil with your index finger while it's bent at the first joint into the fill hole, the oil level is OK.I suppose he knows what he says, he's held that position for 16 years so far. I'm not going to add oil; replace it instead.

    BTW, the last leg of our trip the temperature sent by that tire sensor read the same as the other 3 rears, confirmed by heat gun. That eliminates anything mechanical as the cause of the previous higher temperature readings. I will not know anything further until I get the MH up on my ramps, or over my friends pit, this week to safely get underneath and do a thorough inspection.

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    While driving that sensor read ~15° higher than the other rears today. I confirmed it with a heat gun when I stopped for a rest break. I'll be home tomorrow,  just about 135 mi drive. I will call Carmichael's Truck repair tomorrow as soon as they open at 8AM and make an appt. to have him check everything possible that may be the cause.

    Thanks for the support and helpful information guys!

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    On 4/26/2019 at 7:06 AM, richard5933 said:

    I just read through the spec on the B.I.R.D. unit. Seems like it's a bi-directional version of the Echo Charger with one big difference. The max output on the B.I.R.D. unit is 1 amp and not 15 amps like the Echo Charger. At 1 amp, it will take a long time to bring up a discharged battery bank, especially a large battery bank.

    I don't know where you read that about 1A charging but it is incorrect. The B.I.R.D. is an intelligent switch, not a charger. Mine will re-direct recharging my house batteries at the maximum charge rate(user set via Xantrex inverter/charger) of 50A in bulk mode if the need is present. I replaced it in 2013 because the house battery bank was not recharging as designed.

    FWIW, that installation diagram is incomplete, at least for my MH.

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    14 hours ago, jleamont said:

    Rayin, any update on your problem?

    Apparently the sensor battery change had some effect, after the new battery was installed the ambient temperature reads the same(was 20° higher) as the rest of the tires. Air brake test met the standards. differential oil level is OK @ 1" below fill hole. The air plumbing appears OK by looking at it from the opposite side with my bright flashlight, taking a test run tomorrow, if the temperature of that left inner dual begins to rise above the right inner dual again I will be within 20 miles of a truck stop where they have a service shop.°

    I would not crawl underneath without blocking or two 12T jack stands anyway, life' too short as it is without thumbing my nose at fate.

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    OK, thanks guys. I'll call FMCA ERS tomorrow and talk to their tech services. So far my action plan is; perform another air brake test, replace that sensor battery-JIC, crawl under enough to put eyes on the  brake canister and measure travel distance compared to starboard side,  take a short test drive, call FMCA ERS tech service with that information and ask questions.

    This( thank you Rich) is from the FMCA ERS plan:"Mobile Mechanic Dispatch Service. In the event of a mechanical breakdown, SafeRide RV Motor Club will assist in arranging the dispatch of a mobile mechanic to the customer’s location, if the customer is more than 50 miles from the nearest repair facility. The customer is responsible for all charges related to on-site repairs, including travel fees, parts and labor."

    I'm not surprised or upset with this, at 19 yrs old things happen for many reasons.

    FWIW here are a couple links to air brake systems I'm studying. It has helped me better grasp what may have happened.

    flxibleowners.org/article-the-brake-system/

    https://www.suspensionspecialists.com/techinfo/Bepco_Air_Brake_Trbl_Chart.pdf

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    1 hour ago, DickandLois said:

    Not likely covered, road service covers. lockouts, fuel delivery, jump start(battery?), tire air up and tire replacement(Tire ?) .

    I have seen them working on the area of the brakes of heavy duty trucks. 

    Think it would be worth a call and see if the service you have will release the brake in question. having the parts on the service truck questionable. 

    Rich.

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    I was hoping someone knows all about FMCA ERS coverage. I'll call them tomorrow since it is not an emergency .

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    I didn't think of using it Herman, within 15 minutes temperature had dropped to the same as the other rears. I considered a failing battery but the air pressure was reading correctly, still should change it JIC.  Didn't think of doing another air brake test either, I'm used to doing one each travel morning. Tomorrow I'll take a look underneath to see if the canister is leaking air or the air line;  the air gauges showed steady pressure.  Got any views on if the ERS will help?

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    33 minutes ago, bm02tj said:

    Or exhaust leak on inner tire  or just a little low on pressure 

    brake would smoke or pull if dragging 

    Not applicable bm02tj. The TPMS displayed within 5 psi the same tire pressure as the other 3 dual tires. The diesel exhaust is on the starboard side of the MH. As I said, it just happened as I pulled into the CG, not enough time to smoke the brake shoes, the inner dual tire did not feel hotter than the outer tire.

    What do you know about the ERS coverage?

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