Gene in NE
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TonyTiger - I should have recommended this first, do a search on this forum for Norcold and GFI problems. Here is one Refrig. Electrical Problem .. and here is another Information on "resetting" Norcold refrigerator . Another informative thread is norcold fridg. . Hope these help.  Gene
2002 Trail-Lite B Plus 211-S w/5.7 Chevy
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TonyTiger
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Okay Gene, thanks. I had done a search but none fully answered the question. The first link was the closest but I'm not sure it ever was fully answered.
The Dealer thinks it is the Heating element (I think that is what I call the AC heater). I used the service manual (downloaded from Bryant RV) to get that diagnosis along with your feedback. They have ordered the part and it should be in next week. I'll let you know how it works out.
Tony
Trail Lite 235S Gone; Four Winds Siesta
Pennsylvania
Me, the wife and the boys (2 Border Collies)
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TonyTiger
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Okay, the dealer installed the "Heating Unit" as he referred to it, the service manual calls it the AC Heater. Seemed to be a fairly simple 1 hr and 20 minute process from start to finish. I will give it a full test tomorrow and tomorrow night as we get ready for the weekend show.
Thanks for all of your help! Giving the dealer a full list of tests and results certainly kept them in line. Total cost of 1)diagnosis day and 2)part plus shipping and 3)install was $184.
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happyjack2
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I was under Happyjack2 routing wiring for a new electronic toy and I found three ground wires that were broken free of their grounding point. The self tapping sheet metal screw holding the the lug ends had broken off where it was drilled into the frame. Just aft of the leaf spring mount above the tail pipe. If it was loose last year that may have been causing my intermittent problem with trying to start the generator from inside.
Bill & Maggie
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2003 Trail Lite 211 B+
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TonyTiger
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UPDATE
The replacement of the AC Heater element solved the problem. I ran days on propane gas and evenings on shoreside AC with no break in cooling. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Everything seems back to normal in the coach and we are ready to continue the season.
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Gene in NE
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happyjack2 wrote:I was under Happyjack2 routing wiring for a new electronic toy and I found three ground wires that were broken free of their grounding point. The self tapping sheet metal screw holding the the lug ends had broken off where it was drilled into the frame. Just aft of the leaf spring mount above the tail pipe. If it was loose last year that may have been causing my intermittent problem with trying to start the generator from inside. Okay, what was this new electronic toy?
I've been wondering what we are going to do for television, not that we watch it that much.
I'll have to check out my unit (when we get it out of storage) for those grounding wires and try and figure out what they may be for - did you decide what they were for?
TonyTiger - Glad everything worked out for you - one for all of us to file away.
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happyjack2
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The 12 volt system was dead on our first day trip to the bay so I figured it was the coach battery. I had already pulled it and got a free exchange from wally world when I found the un-attached ground wires. There was a 10 or 12 gauge bare copper and two white wires. All had lugs and appear to come down from the converter area. I used a 1/4-20 bolt and re-fastened the wires. Installed the battery and have 12 volts. I haven't powered up the Gen yet as it has been pouring the rain down since Saturday evening.
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burlmart
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Have we had any opinions on the sleek new B+ by Liesure Vans at the following website.
http://www.leisurevans.com/photoalbum_freedomIILibero.html
Looks real smooth. I wonder if it is lighter than a similar length Trail Lite, Phoenix Cruiser, Gulfstream, or other existing B+ models.
Any experience with its gas mileage?
2005 Trail Lite 213
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TonyTiger
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Specs for Libero. 25 foot long, under 10 foot clearance. Very close to some models of the TrailLite. Say the 235? Comes with a Macerator pump, which I would have liked on my Trail Lite. Could dump into a PortaPotty with that!
Freedom II Libero Specs - 177" Wheel Base
Int. Height 75" (6'3") 1.9 m Rear Bed (Matress) 55" x 82"
Int. Width @ floor 89" (7'5") 2.3 m Converted Front Bed 78" x 49"
Ext. Width @ Running Boards 96" (8') 2.4 m Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs
Ext. Height with A/C 117" (9'9") 3.0 m Rear Axle Ratio 4"10
Ext. Length 300" (25') 7.6 m Fuel Tank 33 US Gallons
Dry Weight Approx. 10,000 lbs 4535 kg Brakes 4-wheel disk w/ABS
GVWR 12,300 lbs 5579 kg Air Bags Passanger and Driver
Engine Vortec 6.0 Liter V* Gas Engine
Horse Power 300 @ 4400 rpm
Torque 360 ft lt ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission Hydra Matic heavy-duty 4 speed overdrive automatic with Tow/Haul mode
LEISURE SPECS
Fresh Water Tank 53 US Gallons 183 Liters
Grey Water Tank 30 US Gallons 113 Liters
Black Water Tank 29 US Gallons 110 Liters
Hot Water Tank (Propane/110v) 6 US Gallons 22.7 Liters
Box Awning 11'6"
Propane Tank w/electric shut off 57 lbs
Generator 4KW Gas Onan
Furnace 16,000 BTU Ducted
Air Conditioner 13,000 BTU Ducted Dometic with Heat Strip
FEATURES
Macerator pump
No isolator automatic solenoid shut off for auxiliary battery
Water Expansion lines w/ low point drain
WARRANTY
LTV 3 years / 36,000 miles or 60,000 kilometers
Chevrolet Base Vehicle 3 years / 36,000 miles or 60,000 kilometers
Appliances Covered by the individual warranties offered by their respecive manufacturers
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Gene in NE
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TonyTiger - One fine looking van. Read elsewhere that Leisure Travel Vans was sold to someone, cannot remember whom. Wonder if this unit is anywhere close to affordable?
Here is a link to their website: www.Leisurevans.com .
* Just found the article, the Leisure Travel Vans are reported to have been purchased by Triple E.
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