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RE: 2008 American Coach Tradition Zone Air
Does the fan work on zone 3? Does 3 cool when the other two zones are off? How big of a generator do you have? If it's not a 10K then your coach is probably setup to only run two AC at a time.
It's a 10k. Not sure about the fan, I will have to check today. I guess the other question that I haven't looked into is which Zone controls the basement heat?
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strudeau
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05/15/13 10:46am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 2008 American Coach Tradition Zone Air
Do you have a switch somewhere that might switch between the washer/dryer and the center A/C unit? Our Executive has such a setup. We cannot run all 3 A/C units AND the washer/dryer at the same time.
If I do I can't find one.
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strudeau
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05/15/13 10:43am |
Class A Motorhomes
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2008 American Coach Tradition Zone Air
Just purchased a 2008 American Coach Tradition 42F Tag. I'm trying to figure out my air conditioners. I have three and they are on a three zone system that is set up as follows:
Zone 1: Heat (Aqua Hot 450), Fan, Cool (air)
Zone 2: Heat (Aqua Hot450), fan, Heat Pump, Cool (air)
Zone 3: Heat (Aqua Hot), fan, Cool (air)
My question is this... When I turn all three zones to cool, nothing seems to happen with zone 3. I found this out as I turned them on one at a time to test and nothing happens with zone 3. With zone 1&2 air on, all the vents are producing cold air, so what the heck does zone 3 air do?
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strudeau
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05/14/13 10:29pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Working under my Class A
Are you on good terms with DW? ;-)
Now that you point that out, I better use jack stands :) or wait until she leaves town.
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strudeau
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04/29/13 08:30am |
Class A Motorhomes
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Working under my Class A
New to the Class A question....can I safely work under my Coach when my hydraulic jacks are down? It's on level concrete.
Also, when I'm under there I'm looking to change my tranny filters, and tranny fluid. Is this a big job on these?
I have a 2008 American Coach with the 425 ISL and 6 speed Allison Tranny.
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strudeau
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04/28/13 10:34pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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Saying goodbye to my Voltage
After 12 years of owning various Toy Haulers, DW and I have purchased a Class A pusher. We just sold the 2011 Voltage and watched it drive away. Nice thing was that we only had it listed for 1 week. New owner is getting a deal and one hell of a tricked out Volty. It was by far the best TH we have owned and we will miss it. Not done riding, just going with an enclosed trailer pulled behind the Class A.
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strudeau
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04/25/13 09:24pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Make & Model Advice (Purchase)
Maybe the op is comparing his current setup to what he's looking at. I have a voltage toyhauler similar to his and pull with a truck with very similar hp/tq. We are about 26k gross and with 350hp/650tq that's a nice power to weight ratio and allows us to accelerate decently and maintain speed on hills. I also have a semi with 505hp/1750tq and when grossing 45k similar to weights of these large motorhomes, it's a rocket....not so much when above 65. Lol
Hit the nail on the head. My Ford has the Spartan Tuner and I'm running 575hp with the tune. Can pull the 5ver up any hill at 75mph if I wanted to. I know these big DP aren't going to do that!
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strudeau
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03/30/13 09:02am |
Class A Motorhomes
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Make & Model Advice (Purchase)
After 8 years pulling a large Toyhauler, the wife and I are looking a purchasing a class A Diesel Pusher. We are close to making a deal on a 2008 American Coach Tradition 42F Tag Axle. It has the Cummins ISL 425 motor. I must say that I was shocked at the lack of power. I realize that no one plans on getting anywhere in a hurry with these coaches but wow! Wondering what it will be like with the car in tow.
Any input on this unit would be appreciated.
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strudeau
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03/29/13 10:21am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Voltage Remote Control
It's referred to as a "football remote." If I remember correctly there is a wired lead that comes out of the rear of the deck that transmits/receives the signal from this remote. Somebody put up a post about 18 months ago discussing this and the fact that upon install it can get caught up behind the deck, reducing range etc.
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strudeau
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03/20/13 08:18pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Problems with Sony MEX-DV2200 Voltage 3950
Joe
Mine does it all the time. Not sitting in front of it at the moment but I believe it's the ATT button on the black Sony remote. Haven't bothered to read the manual to see what that is but try it. If it doesn't work let me know and I will find the right button. Bottom line, nothing wrong with your deck, just a button that gets inadvertently pushed.
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strudeau
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03/13/13 10:09pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Dutchmen Voltage
The high end ones are too heavy, i have looked.
Not to high jack the thread but what brands/models are considered high end?
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strudeau
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02/20/13 09:51pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Tires- Trailer or LT
Everybody points out the need to have rims rated for 110 psi if you decide to go with LT tires. These tires call for 110 psi cold. My question is are they then rated for the additional psi that comes as they warm up going down the road. I would assume they are. Any thoughts?
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strudeau
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02/08/13 09:25am |
Toy Haulers
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Bathroom Door Locks
Many of us have the bathroom pocket doors that come standard from the factory with no door locks. I'm not sure why they didn't install the typical pocket door residential thumb turn, hook lock, type of set-up. It would be easy to remove the recessed cutout that comes standard on these doors and put the residential ones in, but because of placement, they sit to deep in the door and the conversion will not work. Could install new doors and start from scratch but don't really want to go that route.
Anybody find a good work around? Not really looking for a fabric snap scenario either.
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strudeau
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01/28/13 06:17pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Need a new mattress
Went with the Sleep Number Bed with a slight twist. We were limited with the width because of night stands, so a queen 60" bed was the only option. The difference is that we wanted something that was longer like the California King. Went to the Sleep Number web site and found that the Sleep Number waterbed replacement bed was the same width as a queen, but had the length of the king. Loved this so much we went with a sleep number for the house.
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strudeau
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01/16/13 10:06pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Voltage water tank line locations?
I found a piece of flexible tubing a foot long and the same size as the air vent screen. I pushed it against the screen and blew hard. I could feel the resistance suddenly drop and removed the hose - a lot of air wheezed out for about 30 seconds. I started filling the tanks again with the short tubing against the vent - it amplified the sound of air escaping. Unfortunately, in less then 3 minutes, no more air came out despite the fill hose still running. I blew the line again and air came out. I did this about 3 times until no more air would come out. I think the tanks are almost full - the sensor is reading solid three with occasional 4 dots flickering. Since I'm not moving for 2.5 more months, I didn't press the issue.
Hey Joe I think you just invented the first "joe blow" air release tube. I will look for the infomercial :)
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strudeau
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01/13/13 10:16am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Voltage water tank line locations?
Good tips. I've had the 50% fill issue as well.
Regarding the dual tanks, does anyone know if they both fill at the same rate (ie, at 50%, each tank would be 50% full), or does tank #1 fill to capacity, then tank #2 begins to fill?
Yes they fill at the same rate. While diagnosing my fill issues I actually watched the tanks fill. Additionally, my Sea Level electronic tank monitors confirm this and also consistently show that when they reach 55% capacity the blockage occurs .
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strudeau
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01/10/13 11:46am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Voltage water tank line locations?
Joe
They run along the drivers side. I'm certain that you will find no kinks down in the area of the tanks themselves, thus, I would not cut into your cover because your going to be disappointed as well as frustrated because you have very little access to the tanks.
I would fill your tanks until they stop taking water, then take an air hose and force air into the vent screen adjacent to the water fill inlet. Do this for 2-3'seconds. Almost certain you will hear and feel a large amount of air coming out. If this happens continue filling your water tanks as all the air is now purged. The venting on these tanks is poor.
If that doesn't work, you might have a kink, but I'm betting it's located behind the wall of the water fill area. You can access this by removing the thin wall just inside of the drivers side front storage area. A couple of Voltage owners, myself included found excessive amounts of hose forced into that location that can kink over time.
Just trying to keep you from having to cut the underbelly. I did to install tank monitors and found that reattaching the plastic is a royal pain.
FYI the tanks sit in a east-west fashion in front of your front tires. Your white t-handle water drain handle is attached at the rear of your rear most tank. This should give you a reference point.
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strudeau
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01/09/13 08:35pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Mount Rushmore...when a good time to visit?
We did Sept right at Labor Day in 2010 awesome. Stayed at Rafter Bar J one of the nicest. Campgrounds in the country IMO. Folks next to us were driving off to trails in a Ranger. I'd call and get the story.
We're going back for a month this year.
Rafter J Bar http://www.rafterj.com/ is where we have stayed and it might just be one of our favorite RV parks anywhere. We have stayed there in June and it was not bad. We didn't bring the toys on that trip but would like to do that on the next trip, so will be interested in what others are saying on ride spots.
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strudeau
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01/06/13 03:55pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Another tire question.
Don't forget you have the mileage from the factory to the dealer. Also, when were the tires manufactured? How long did your rig sit on those tires before going down the road. All things to look at. That being said, most RV tires look perfectly fine in terms of wear, yet we have all had them go south on us for no apparent reason.
I think the best way to prevent a problem is to run a tire pressure monitoring system. At least in most cases you will get some warning and it will save your fiberglass and plumbing etc. from getting tore up.
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strudeau
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01/02/13 02:14pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Tire Reasurance Please
After months of research I just bought the LT Load Range (G) Gladiator Tires from Les Schwab. I replaced the spare as well so 7 tires ran me $1945 OTD installed. Just had them put on yesterday so I haven't put any miles on yet. These things seem pretty bullet proof but time will tell. I figured that since I was doing most of my riding in the western US , there are plenty of Les Schwabs around should I have an issue.
Trailer is 2011 Voltage 3905 Triple 7K Axle.
Had a 2006 Warrior CL-4005 and wish now that I had upgraded tires.
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strudeau
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12/30/12 07:42pm |
Toy Haulers
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