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RE: Onan Marquis 5500 put out too much voltage
Here is a connection diagram for different voltages
The one in the Yellow box, is the one I think you need, 2 wire neutral grounded
https://i.imgur.com/NDQwSyOl.jpg "border=0"
https://i.imgur.com/m3zZPvb.pngClick For Full-Size Image.
Red box is... 2 wire neutral isolated aka floating like a portable generator
https://i.imgur.com/BNipOOOl.jpg "border=0"
https://i.imgur.com/m3zZPvb.pngClick For Full-Size Image.
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MrWizard
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07/04/20 12:38am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Onan Marquis 5500 put out too much voltage
Get the model #
From the data plate on the onan
Download the service manual
All of these older generators are capable of putting out 230v, it depends on how the 4 output wires from the stator (out put windings) are connected,
At 200v , it is probably connected for 230 but running too slow to produce full voltage
Flight system control boards are the best there is
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MrWizard
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07/02/20 11:35pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Adding Batteries / Refer Support
220 ahrs
110 ahrs to 50%
110/6 = 18 hours of run time
50% duty cycle compressor on off = 36 hours battery duration
You said two batteries, do you mean one engine and one RV battery or do you mean two RV house batteries, Class B, has limited battery space
But only one RV house battery offers limited fridge run time approx 8 hours of compressor runtime about 16 hours battery duration to 50% level, batteries should not be allowed to reach the point were the fridge shuts off, that is too much discharge for the average battery ,
A few times like that and the Battery never recovers full capacity and dies a quick death
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MrWizard
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07/02/20 11:27pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Old fresh water tank spout replacement help
Modern RVs with city water hookup
The city inlet is after the pump
Between the pump and the rest of the water system
The city inlet does not fill the fresh water tank (it simply pressurizes the water lines) unless there is a bypass valve to open that goes around the pump
The FW tank is Never Ever pressurized by the city water system
Most RVs have a separate water fill inlet going to the FW tank not using the city hookup and a bypass valve and the RV water lines to back fill the FW
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MrWizard
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07/01/20 06:21pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Transfer switch salvagable?
No! Easy RESET fix
New contacts are harden, to keep them from wearing to fast, once they arc and burn enough to start sticking, you replace the transfer switch
In an industrial situation the machinery tech, will replace the contactor relay, to get the machine running, then rebuild the bad 0ne with new parts, and put it on the shelf for the next time a similar machine breaks down
RV transfer switches do not come with a parts list and part numbers for DIY repairs
In a have too situation I might be able to source some parts to make a repair, but I have that experience as part of my working life
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MrWizard
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07/01/20 05:53pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Class A Roadside Assistance
I have (3)
Good Sam
AAA platinum
An Emg road service with my full coverage progressive insurance
Covers the RV and my Scoot
And I have used each one at different times
What ever you get, make sure it has great TOW coverage in case of a breakdown
Basic service with short TOW distance
Becomes very out of the pocket expensive
When the nearest shop that can work on your rv is many miles away
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MrWizard
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07/01/20 05:06pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Black Tank Roof Vent and Bathroom Roof Vent Too Close?
"I think the vents open pointing aft so the lid won't blow off if you leave it open a bit while driving. With the vent hood on, that lid should be safe from blowing off."
If the vent lid is open when driving
You will have a ram air scoop into the bathroom
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MrWizard
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07/01/20 12:38pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Outside shower conversion to faucet?
You need to look behind there
Is there empty space, can you replace box with one that is deeper so there is room for a faucet fixture
Is there space In the outside kitchen to install a sink faucet fixture, and just Re-Route the outside shower water lines
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MrWizard
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07/01/20 12:24am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Generator Sound/fire box
The boxes? I have seen in my RVs, all class A's
One Genirac the rest Onan were not for noise
They provided heat/ protection for the RV from the generator, they also provided some measure of road grime protection, all had two openings on the bottom, fresh air in for cooling, hot engine fan air out
As long as your box does that, that are good
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MrWizard
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06/30/20 12:10am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Decent inexpensive modified sine wave inverter
My old fashion heating pads worked great on the triplite
But our electric blanket controller refused to function, and I installed a go power 300w psw in the DP, just for that blanket, because the bed was directly over the engine and no false floor no dead air storage space,
That bed platform and bedroom got cold at night when cold outside
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MrWizard
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06/28/20 10:05pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Air Conditioning how many do not use it.
As a full-timer , I use the A/C a lot during the summer
"Never use the A/C , was Never in the thought process"
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MrWizard
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06/28/20 08:29pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Installed new kitchen faucet.. success
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/610RLLsjgrL._AC_SL1500_.jpg width=640
I installed this 15" Bar Faucet in the kitchen
3 weeks ago June 6th
One trip to home depot to get some hose line adapters to fit the new smaller faucet lines to the existing pex lines
Now it's easy to " go soak my head "
The old one leaked water all over the counter every time it was turned on,
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MrWizard
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06/28/20 08:07pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Decent inexpensive modified sine wave inverter
Another Trip Lite fan here
Used one I the Safari DP for years
New owner is still using it
2400w continuous 4800w surge
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MrWizard
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06/28/20 06:52pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Opensignal gone from google play
Do you know somebody close by, that has the App
They could back it up as an APK FILE
and send it to you, or upload to the cloud for you to download or even put it on a Micro SD card, and you could install from there
Google search
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://apkpure.com/opensignal-3g-4g-5g-signal-wifi-speed-test/com.staircase3.opensignal&ved=2ahUKEwjbjpuI46XqAhWOZd8KHSCkCdkQFjAAegQIBhAC&usg=AOvVaw1MSsCC-DeBsz_FTuTMtXdz&cshid=1593390705148
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MrWizard
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06/28/20 06:36pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Fitting Onan QG 4000 in 28" space
Good for you
Congrats
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MrWizard
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06/18/20 11:26pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Suggestions on battery/solar upgrade due to space issues
You did say "INVERTER"
So I assume that is the major reason behind all of this, I've done mixed batteries, is not ideal, but it is better than have too little battery capacity, I would think about a pair of trolling motor batteries in GRP 24 size, for under the step, they are true deep cycle
Are the Trojans flooded or AGM, If wet cells, will she be able to check the electrolyte levels ?
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MrWizard
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06/18/20 11:15pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Zip board and Raptor Liner for new roof?
"I would speculate that it hasn't ever been used simply due to the fact that it would involve more labor man hours, cost more and slow down production."
Bingo !# we have a winner
Lot's of RVs have fiberglass roofs, they hold up very well
Other members have done similar projects with good success
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MrWizard
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06/18/20 09:39pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Inverter Question
Is this a factory inverter/converter charge unit
Or a separate stand alone inverter ?
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MrWizard
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06/14/20 02:05am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Retrofitting Roof AC with residential Parts?
Professor 95
Did modify a small 6000 btu to fit in an RV a/C housing, he did cut and braze the refrigerant lines, but said the project could have been done without doing this
He did it for a very specific reason and purpose
To cool the forward master bedroom of his 5ver at night,
The power came from a huge AGM battery bank install in the bed of his volvo HDT, his favorite camp spots do not have electrical hookups
He would recharge the battery bank during the day via generator
That RV the 5ver was lost in a Fire and has since been replaced
If he ever did a second conversion, I do not know
He did Not use 12k window unit
Only the the 6k for cooling only the bedroom
You might look for him over on the Heavy Duty Tow
Forums
Window A/C conversion thread
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MrWizard
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06/14/20 12:14am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Entry door latch broke!
Last year I replaced mine, when it started giving me problems
Got lucky and replaced it before I had to break into my own place
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MrWizard
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06/13/20 12:38am |
Class A Motorhomes
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