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Leaking Valve Stems?
I bought six new Michelins (DOT 2012) last year and for some reason I keep losing a considerable amount of air (25-50 psi per week when sitting) from my inside rear dually tires. I suspect that it may be because the valve extenders (rubber) they installed were made for Goodyear tires, however they were all that was available at the time. I've made arrangements to have them inspected and replaced if necessary but was wondering if there could be anything else. I think it's pretty unlikely that both inside tires could've developed a leak simultaneously from a nail, etc., but stranger things have happened. Any thoughts?
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dgo1369
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03/19/13 01:27pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Winnemucca to Sulphur
Jungo is fine. Its a more direct route from Winnemucca. The mine out near Sulphur helps with road maintenance so the road really isnt bad, at least by our standards. I personally would drive anything i own out there. We go out there and turn on Bottle Creek rd and go out that way to camp.
Thanks, that's what I need to know. I think I'll be about a mile from the mine in late June.
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dgo1369
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02/27/13 02:03pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Winnemucca to Sulphur
That is Jungo rd. its a good gravel road. We travel it pulling our trailer often. Its getting alot of traffic now because of the mine out there so watch for the pickups, vans, buses and truck traffic. You can also go in at Imlay and that road is good as well.
Would you recommend going from Winnemucca to go by way of Jungo Rdor by way of Imlay in a MH?
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dgo1369
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02/27/13 07:11am |
Roads and Routes
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Winnemucca to Sulphur
Has anyone ever taken their MH/5ver/trailer on this road? If so, how was it?
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dgo1369
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02/26/13 03:10pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: ACC Warranty
No, it isn't Jason. I believe he was with a Texas company that went under.
The guy you're talking about is JUST as you've described him. I just wish I could tell you what I REALLY feel about him. Short story - I had ACC for a little over a year (13 months of a 24 month contract) and when I needed them, he refused the techs explanation of the problem and became very abusive to him and tried to be to me. The latter didn't work. I cancelled my contract and to this date - almost a year after I cancelled - I've yet to receive a refund for the unused portion - I never received anything for a claim - from them.
I wouldn't recommend doing business with this company if they were the last company on earth.
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dgo1369
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02/25/13 03:22pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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Mifi vs DSL At Home
I've asked this before but now I'm getting serious about it and need some SIMPLE answers. I'm not a techie, just a user.
I currently have DSL at home and pay $45 a month for it. Both my wife and I use the internet, me more than her. I'm on it for email and routine browsing at least four hours a day. I also use it to transfer pictures from my Picture library to various forums I use. Other than that, not much. No movies, music downloads, etc. My wife will occasionally download a movie to the BluRay.
The reason I'm thinking about possibly changing to mifi is because of the speed, or lack of it, we are experiencing. It has gotten much slower than usual, plus I like the ability to take the mifi with me when we travel.
I'm looking for something that is at least as fast as my DSL and no more expensive. Does mifi fit the bill?
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dgo1369
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02/14/13 07:10am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
Digging through your old posts it looks like you have a 2004Itasca Suncruiserr model G38G or R. Looked at the wiring diagrams for the automotive wiring and traced the 12awg yellow wire labeled L5 back to the fuse. The fuse also affects the battery boost switch and the radio power switch. The fuse is located under the dash pod, the 4 block fuse panel and is probably the first fuse on the block.
I think you need a new electricition, it took me longer to find the year and model of your RV than to trace the wire back, it was all on the same page.
Location: Automotive Wiring Diagram Sheet 1 of 5. Outlets B-1, fuse block D-4.
I'll provide him with the wiring diagram - providing that I can get online when he gets here - and see what he says.
My problem is that I'm in the middle of nowhere and have very few choices - one - to take care of my problem. I just need him to get me home (1100 miles) so I can have it proerly taken care of.
I appreciate your help on this.
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dgo1369
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01/26/13 01:25pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
IMHO a good tech would know where to look for a fuse as this is the most likely problem. Plus tracing the wire with either a label or wire tracer/sniffer would lead back to the fuse.
What did the wiring diagram show?
That's what I thought and he hasn't been back since yesterday so I don't know when he will be back. The wiring diagram didn't show hardly anything that can be traced back from the recepticle.
Wifi where I am is very spotty so if I don't respond quickly that's the reason.
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dgo1369
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01/24/13 09:59pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
From what I see, this unit is strictly an inverter and should not have anything to do with your malfunctioning cigarette lighter outlets. This inverter could be the cause of some non functioning 120 volt outlets but not 12 volt. The green indicator light that is illuminated means the unit is getting 12 volt power to it. You may have to remove the unit in order to get it reassembled properly. It is important to do so because it is a short hazard as it stands especially if your unit has the "T" option which acts like a transfer switch for the inverter controlled 120 outlets. Below is a link to an owners manual (may not be the correct manual since I can't tell the series). Your 12 volt lighter plug problem has to be elsewhere.
Dimension inverter manual
I had a mobile repair guy come in today and he confirmed that the inverter had nothing to do with the problem. There is no power going to the recepticle and no easy way to track it down because almost all the wires are yellow and there must be a bezillion of them! He is going to attach another hot wire to the recepticle so it can be used.
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dgo1369
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01/23/13 04:46pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
The output breaker is a circuit breaker, not a fuse. To reset you push in the white button on the front. If it won't stay in or does not supply power. then it is burned out and needs replaced.
It won't stay in and now that it (the unit) has been dismantled, it will be hard to put back together. We never figured out how to replace it as that was the intention. Do you know how?
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dgo1369
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01/22/13 07:09am |
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
Post a picture. I'm wondering if "output breaker" means that it's a circuit breaker. Some types you just push to reset.I'm not sure I know how to post a picture but here goes. I think it's time to have a mobile repair guy come in!
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p530/abbygolden/Ihavenoidea116.jpg
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dgo1369
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01/21/13 03:31pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
What is the make/model number? Seems strange that an inverter would contain DC distribution unless they are combined. Did you mean charger/converter by any chance?
Hmmm, told you I was electronically challenged.:) The fuse is labeled "output breaker" and is located on the same panel as the GFCI, low battery indicator, and the inverter on/off switch. I don't see any identifying model or brand other than Dimensions.
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dgo1369
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01/21/13 02:01pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
I talked with a service person this morning and he feels positively that it is the 5a fuse that is located at the front of the inverter box, next to the GFCI (by the TV antenna controls above the passenger seat) that has gone bad. The problem is, unlike every other fuse I've seen, you can't simply push in and twist this one out. It appears to be held in place by something and is located INSIDE the black metal box of the inverter. In other words, hard for a layperson to get to. Is there a secret to removing this type of fuse without getting into the inverter box?
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dgo1369
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01/21/13 11:13am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
Is this in a car, truck, Class A, B, or C and what model.
I don't understand what possible difference this makes so it will be another in the steps to educate me. FWIW, I have a Class A, Itasca Suncruiser.
Now i can help.
Goto this link to download the wiring diagrams for your Winnebago.
The more information you give us to begin with, the quicker we can help you find your problem.
Thanks very much for the link. I've downloaded the one pertaining to mine and will try to make heads or tails of it tonight after I stop.
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dgo1369
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01/20/13 07:05am |
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
BTW I would not focus on 1 vs 2 plugs. When you find the problem see if if fixes both plugs or not.
I don't have any manuals on the fuses, etc, I wish I did although I'm not sure I could understand them.:) I agree that I have a single problem but I can't for the life of me figure out how they are the same.
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dgo1369
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01/19/13 04:12pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
In many cases the center connection - positive - in a lighter receptacle will be corroded or even burned from intermittent connections.
Pull the fuse so you are sure the circuit is dead then scrap the center electrode until you see a shiny surface. Good chance that will fix it.
It has a good shiny surface. It has been fine until I started this trip three days ago. What I don't understand is the correlation between the two recepticles?
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dgo1369
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01/19/13 03:02pm |
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
Is this in a car, truck, Class A, B, or C and what model.
I don't understand what possible difference this makes so it will be another in the steps to educate me. FWIW, I have a Class A, Itasca Suncruiser.
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dgo1369
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01/19/13 03:00pm |
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
It's time to learn how to use the multimeter ie. VOM (volt ohm meter) to the electric gurus.
How do you know they are not working? Is it possible that there is a fuse in the connector of the device you are plugging in? The VOM test for power would eliminate that possibility.
If there is no power to the outlet there must be another fuse that needs to be changed. If there is power the problem is with the devices.
I bought one and learned - well I learned how to see if a recepticle was hot or not - and the recepticles are not hot. I mentioned above about changing the auromotive fuse and I have no idea where the fuse for the other recepticle is. At this point I'm wondering if my inverter may be gone and if this is my problem???
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dgo1369
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01/19/13 02:59pm |
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RE: Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
I'd be checking the chassis fuse panel for a blown fuse..........power outlets.
I did, they're fine.
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dgo1369
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01/19/13 02:56pm |
Tech Issues
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Cigarette Lighter Recepticles Not Working
I have two cigar recepticles that aren't working for no obvious reason. One is on the dash and has a 20amp fuse. I replaced it even though it didn't look broken and still nothing. The other recepticle is next to the passenger seat on the wall and has no fuse that I can see. Since it is also 12v, I checked all the 12v in the panels but couldn't find where the fuse was for it. I also reset all the GFCI's even though I'm pretty sure they are for 110V. Still nothing.
I use the dash one for satellite radio (and let me tell you that out here in west Texas there are NO radio stations AM or FM) and the other one is used for MS Streets and Trips which help me on the way.
I won't be able to check any responses until at least tomorrow because I'm on the road, but any suggestions would be appreciated. FWIW, I'm electronically challenged and don't even know how to use a multi meter to check to see if the recepticles are hot or not.
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dgo1369
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01/18/13 02:42pm |
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