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RE: Converter Output
No harm to try.
x2 - rigs aren't all wired the same way so what works in one rig may not apply to others.
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ksg5000
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05/23/13 07:32pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: ethanol treatment & generators
You would have a tough time finding ethanol free gas in Oregon - marina maybe. When Oregon made the switch many years ago it created problems - cleaned out all that built up crud in the fuel systems and ended up clogging everyone's fuel filter. Other than the initial conversion issues I haven't experienced any problems with my generator, tractor, lawnmower, rototiller and other small engines. It maybe not be the best stuff in the World but for all practical purposes it's the only game in town.
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ksg5000
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05/23/13 05:03pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Battery Isolator - doing exactly what it should shouldn't?
Actually it isn't the isolator, as I found out later.
The solenoid isn't receiving a switched 12V.... if I supply 12v the solenoid switches on and all terminals on the isolator show a high 13v reading.
I've got some wire chasing to do... I doubt it's something as nice and simple as a blown fuse.... none of the glass fuses in the fuse box are bad... there have been numerous pieces of wiring that have been done horribly, for instance: .....
Had similar problem - too many RV mechanics over the years -- too many wires with some leading nowhere. Relays put in place which didn't make sense etc.
I solved part of my problem by simplifying a few things. I knew the middle prong of the solenoid was supposed to be energized by turning the ignition key -- so I ran a wire from the solenoid through a grommet in the floor board to the radio fuse (piggy back fuse).
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ksg5000
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05/23/13 03:40pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Charging issue on 1983 Jamboree Class C
Trik l Start and simple battery isolator solenoid is less expensive, simpler and beats a $120 bi directional solenoid hands down in my book.
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ksg5000
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05/23/13 01:24pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Running AC off of my home's current/Please Respond
I run my AC off a 15 amp house outlet since 1992. I use a Kill a Watt to monitor voltage inside the rig. I use a heavy gauge extension cord - make sure that no other heavy loads are on the house circuit - switch the RV fridge to gas - and before I do anything I make sure my RV batteries are in good shape and fully charged otherwise the RV converter will kick in increasing the likelihood of an overload (or just toggle the battery disconnect if your converter will supply DC without battery connected).
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ksg5000
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05/23/13 11:24am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Battery Isolator - doing exactly what it should shouldn't?
My 92 Jamboree is setup as follows.
The coach battery (drivers side) is isolated from the chassis battery (passenger side) via a 3 prong battery isolator solenoid located on the fire wall. When the ignition key is turned 12 volt power is supplied to the small middle prong of the isolator which energizes the solenoid (it makes a loud click) which connects the two batteries.
Does the solenoid make a "click" when you turn the ignition key on? These solenoids tend to "stick" as they get older - sometimes rapping it with a hammer is all it takes to fix but they aren't expensive and replacement isn't hard.
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ksg5000
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05/23/13 08:27am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Automatic steps
You can manually operate the steps but there is a metal bar that connects the steps to the motor - you have to remove a cotter pin and pound out the short metal bar.
Most problems with Kiwikee steps are battery and corroded ground related - the ground connection is fully exposed to weather and tends to rust out.
Starting the engine should combine your coach and chassis batteries - perhaps the combo of both batteries would be sufficient to open the steps.
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ksg5000
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05/23/13 08:12am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: First real camping trip this weekend
Smart move to test while on the driveway - it's unfortunate that these days some mfg do such a poor job of inspecting their own products - no pride in their work.
Happy camping.
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ksg5000
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05/23/13 08:02am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Help please!
As you probably have guessed I'm a girl, talking forum husband. We took the battery to whete we got it and it tested good and boost charged it at walmart. The disconnect switch are you talking about a breaker?
Many rigs come with a switch that when triggered will activate a solenoid that takes the batteries out of the loop - it's used when storing the rig and prevents the various alarms and other items from slowly depleting the battery while it's stored. The location of the switch is almost always inside the rig and it varies depending on mfg - some are near the entry door - mine is located under the dashboard near the drivers knee.
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ksg5000
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05/23/13 07:56am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Ice cream stays soft. Wonder why?
I find that if the freezer gets super cold I end up with freeze issues in the main compartment - put the ice cream near the back wall and think of all the people sleeping in tents who would love to have some of your soft ice cream.
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ksg5000
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05/23/13 07:49am |
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RE: Help please!
I'm new to the rv world. If "shore power" is the term used for hooking up to electric outlet, then yes, I am plugged directly into my home and was plugged in when it quit working last fall.
Yes - shore power means hooking into outside AC outlet. Are you sure that the house outlet is working and that the RV load didn't blow a house fuse?
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ksg5000
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05/22/13 11:20am |
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RE: Help please!
It's a wfco 8955 . The battery was connected over the winter and of course is dead. On our last camping trip last fall everything was fine. Saturday night went to bed, woke up Sunday morning no heat or fridge. If I'm hooked to shore power dead battery shouldn't matter or does the dead battery keep the converter from working ? New to this stuff sorry. Anything helps. Just do t want to be out the money if its really something stupid.
When hooked to shore power the converter should power all DC appliances even with battery removed - that wasn't the case with some of the older rigs which required the batteries to remain in place. Access the converter - check whether it's fuses are OK - test the voltage output - if it's not 13.6 then new converter maybe in order.
I assume your positive that your shore power is working properly - converter doesn't work without power.
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ksg5000
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05/22/13 10:12am |
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RE: Charging Problems
Your converter is suppose to charge your coach battery when connected to shore power. If the fuse/circuit breaker which sits near the coach battery is blown then that would prevent the converter from charging the battery. If the fuse/circuit breaker is OK then you should be reading 13.6 volts at the battery when the rig is plugged into shore power - if not then the fuses on the converter need to be checked - if those are OK then your converter may need replacing.
If the converter is working and your batteries are still low - then have the batteries checked out at your local auto parts/tire outlet - may need new battery.
Also - your rig may have a battery disconnect switch - make sure you haven't accidentally triggered that since it will take the batteries off line preventing them from charging.
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ksg5000
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05/22/13 08:23am |
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RE: 12V pump on idle??
Also - the inlet side of the pump should have a filter - if that gets clogged up then water doesn't get to the pump.
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ksg5000
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05/22/13 07:58am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Ford E350 Check Engine light
If it's an OBD-1 then call before you show up as I think some/many no longer provide free code readings for OBD-1 vehicles.
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ksg5000
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05/22/13 07:18am |
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RE: Help please!
Yeah it's possible your converter is on the fritz and not putting out enough DC to properly power your furnace, thermostat (which controls your AC) and fridge - maybe just enough to power a few lights. Check the output of the converter and see if it's registering 13.6 - brand and model of converter might help.
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ksg5000
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05/22/13 07:07am |
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RE: Charging issue on 1983 Jamboree Class C
Your rig isn't designed to charge the chassis battery when hooked up to shore power - only the coach battery. If you want to charge your chassis battery using shore power then you need to purchase something like a Trik L Start or battery minder.
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ksg5000
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05/22/13 06:20am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Repair help on leak in '93 Tioga while full-timing
Thanks for the fix KSG5000. Sorry about my ineptitude with posting. Also: great tip parking the rig nose up. I'll take pics this afternoon after the baby is done napping. We're working on figuring out exactly where that leak is coming from. Does an RV shop do pressure testing?
The CW near me does pressure testing for $99 I think - suspect many RV outfits do this type of testing and a few calls should help identify who and how much.
Posting picture on this forum requires you to put them an outside host - think there is an FAQ on the subject. My rigs a Jamboree which is made by Fleetwood and probably close enough to yr/make that I might be able to help with how to disassemble and repair.
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ksg5000
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05/21/13 03:42pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Removing self levelling Dicor
I used a hair dryer and putty knife on one end cap -- then I got smart and put Eternabond over the dicor - isn't picture perfect/pretty but it's water tight.
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ksg5000
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05/21/13 06:31am |
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RE: dometic fridge intermittent
Providing the fridge model number might help. If you remove the outside cover and access the cooling tubes are they warm/hot or cold? Have you tried the fridge on gas (set the controls to gas rather than auto)?
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ksg5000
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05/21/13 06:06am |
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