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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-06-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,827
Posted By Shallow
I had a similar issue last summer. Replaced all 6...

I had a similar issue last summer. Replaced all 6 batteries and still no start. Loud click and nothing. Big voltage swings measured at the starter and normal voltage measured at individual batteries....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2022, 11:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
Finally at our destination and have a minute to...

Finally at our destination and have a minute to share some additional details.

One of the positive starter battery terminals was not sitting flush on the battery terminal post. Even though the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
Holy hell boys, I’m back on the road. Went back...

Holy hell boys, I’m back on the road. Went back and checked all battery connections and found a starter battery pos terminal wasn’t torqued tight enough. Instant engine start.

God is good. Thanks...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2022, 10:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
Thanks Wolfe10. I will continue to check...

Thanks Wolfe10.

I will continue to check for bad/loose grounds
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
Thanks for confirming. Now looking for chassis...

Thanks for confirming. Now looking for chassis ground locations and the non starter mounted solenoids. Guesses on location? I don’t see them underneath near the motor.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
I have whacked the starter plenty. It isn’t...

I have whacked the starter plenty. It isn’t explaining the electrical issues now experienced at the driver’s station.

Bad grounds do weird crap like this. Going to try and find the chassis...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
Dash lights are out again, my guess is something...

Dash lights are out again, my guess is something is not allowing sufficient voltage to the chassis.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
The transmission indicators show the transmission...

The transmission indicators show the transmission in neutral.

Now when I key the starter switch all dash lights go out along with transmission lights.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
I have been tapping on the starter before, during...

I have been tapping on the starter before, during and after start attempts. Still no start.

My voltage meters inside the coach show 13.5 volts.

My voltage at the batteries show 13.5 volts...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
Skip426 Thanks for the pic and pdf, I’ll...

Skip426

Thanks for the pic and pdf, I’ll look for the non starter mounted relay.

I just checked voltage at the on the starter starter relay. It’s showing 13.5 volts but get’s a little...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
Good morning team, Quick update, I’m still...

Good morning team,

Quick update, I’m still stuck.

To answer the last question about checking the starter relay that is not on the starter, no. I wouldn’t know where to look to be honest. Kinda...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
Thanks Ed, will take a look.

Thanks Ed, will take a look.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
2007 Fleetwood 38L diesel Bounder with Cat C7. ...

2007 Fleetwood 38L diesel Bounder with Cat C7.

Trying to upload a pic of the starter. But the irv2 ap crashes every time.

No, unable to charge the batteries prior to install. No time nor...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
I’m under the RV next to the starter. Getting a...

I’m under the RV next to the starter. Getting a single hard clicking sound at the starter area.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,498
Posted By Shallow
2007 Fleetwood DP no start stranded

Team, I’m stuck.

The engine was slow to start yesterday and I thought my batteries were on their way out. I replaced both batteries for the chassis with new Group 31’s. No luck. She won’t even...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-12-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By Shallow
Just a follow up, all. Thanks for the...

Just a follow up, all. Thanks for the recommendations.

I pulled the slide in and the gap between the floor and the bottom of the slide was uniform across the length of the slide.

I couldn’t...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-21-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By Shallow
Thanks Alan

Thanks Alan
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-20-2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By Shallow
Thanks everyone, good advice from all. The...

Thanks everyone, good advice from all.

The kitchen counter top and fridge are flush against the wall when the slide is out. Which leads me to believe the slide may not be supported sufficiently...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-19-2022, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By Shallow
Kitchen counter top separating

Hello Team,

I drove my 2007 Fleetwood Bounder (diesel) to Springfield, MO this weekend. When I arrived at the camp ground my eye caught something as I prepped the slides to deploy.

There was...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-05-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,686
Posted By Shallow
Thanks fellas, I like the idea of two...

Thanks fellas,

I like the idea of two bypass valves! Combat redundancy. Two is one. One is none!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-04-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,686
Posted By Shallow
Thanks Biscuit and Mevman, good info. I will...

Thanks Biscuit and Mevman, good info. I will likely install the new unit as is im order to be back in the hot water business soonest. I have family visiting and using the RV as guest quarters.
...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-03-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,686
Posted By Shallow
Thank you both for the continued input and...

Thank you both for the continued input and advice! Found a local shop with a 4008 in stock for a reasonable price.

Also, the same shop said they have an alternate replacement for the water heater...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-02-2021, 06:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,686
Posted By Shallow
Thank you for the valuable insight, kind sir. ...

Thank you for the valuable insight, kind sir.

It seems the national supply chain is playing catch up for RV water heaters at the moment. Will know soon if repair is the only timely option.

I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-01-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,686
Posted By Shallow
Yes, sir. GE16 EXT I do believe the top...

Yes, sir. GE16 EXT

I do believe the top valve is a mixing valve. There’s no shut off valve for it that I see.

I did find a shutoff valve on the connection that appears to be near the bottom of...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-01-2021, 11:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,686
Posted By Shallow
Thanks Old Biscuit, the styrofoam insulation...

Thanks Old Biscuit, the styrofoam insulation surrounding the tank has spread apart slightly. Which makes me think tank expansion and failure.

The only access to the unit is from a small panel...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-30-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,686
Posted By Shallow
Hot water heater water valve location

Hi folks,

We had a big freeze in Texas a couple months ago. I thought I drained all the water from the plumbing before it hit.

But, I’m pretty sure the hot water heater didn’t drain all the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-20-2020, 10:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,766
Posted By Shallow
Update: I removed the Xantrex inverter and...

Update:

I removed the Xantrex inverter and brought it to the Xantrex authorized repair facility in Lewisville, TX. They replaced the mother board and all works as designed again. Only downside was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-16-2020, 06:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,579
Posted By Shallow
Jay, Best of luck. I had to use a cutting...

Jay,

Best of luck. I had to use a cutting wheel to carve up the latch exterior to expose the failing portion of the latch. Then manipulate the latch to release the door.

I ordered my new door...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-06-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,766
Posted By Shallow
Update to my AC problem. Thanks for the...

Update to my AC problem.

Thanks for the recommendations folks. I pulled and tested the AC control unit, couldn’t find any issues there.

Continued to test other components throughout the RV....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,766
Posted By Shallow
Update: I pulled the T-stat, removed power...

Update:

I pulled the T-stat, removed power for 15 seconds and plugged it back in. No change in result. I set a colder temp than the ambient temp and the fans for both units come on. But only 6...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,766
Posted By Shallow
Ok, will head back out to it this evening and...

Ok, will head back out to it this evening and pull the T-stat.

Thanks
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,766
Posted By Shallow
Thanks Cavie, any recommendations on where to...

Thanks Cavie, any recommendations on where to begin testing voltage?

Thanks,

Hal
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,766
Posted By Shallow
Thanks all, the troubleshooting continues. ...

Thanks all, the troubleshooting continues.

I disconnected shore power for a day and turned the house battery switch to off in an attempt to reset. No luck.

Reconnected the shore power and no...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2020, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,766
Posted By Shallow
My thoughts are the same, the AC’s should have...

My thoughts are the same, the AC’s should have been drawing much more power.

The temps reached 82* here in north Texas and I set the thermostat to the lowest temp setting. Seems odd to me that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,766
Posted By Shallow
A/C packs not cooling the RV

Hello folks,

Starting to de-winterize the RV in prep for the warmer seasons. Turning everything on and checking functions this week.

This morning I turned on the AC. Unfortunately, the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-29-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By Shallow
Kwikee IMGL Motor Identification

I just bought a door step motor on Amazon. It was delivered next day.

I know that isn’t the same day like you’re looking for, but darn close.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-27-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By Shallow
My first assumption was accurate. Cut, swapped...

My first assumption was accurate. Cut, swapped and spliced the wires to the motor. All works as it should now.

Wondering if the motor I bought was reverse polarity from the one I removed?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-27-2019, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By Shallow
New Kwikee step motor install...

Hello gang,

I replaced my kwikee step motor today and after install, I think the step controller is a little confused.

The step closes when the door is open and opens when the door is shut.
...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-26-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,153
Posted By Shallow
Plugged the motor back into the RV plug and...

Plugged the motor back into the RV plug and opened/closed the door. The motor and gear/arm assembly worked perfectly.

Thoughts? RV gremlins?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-26-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,153
Posted By Shallow
Update, bench tested the motor after removing it...

Update, bench tested the motor after removing it from the gear/arm assembly and it works.

Ugh
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-26-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,153
Posted By Shallow
Motor is out, bench test failed. Pulled the...

Motor is out, bench test failed.

Pulled the motor from the gear/arm actuator. Gears look good, lubricated and move the arm freely.

Next step, buy and replace motor.

Do you recommend...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-26-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,153
Posted By Shallow
Found and removed the pin to release the steps....

Found and removed the pin to release the steps. Pulling the motor to bench test next
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-26-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,153
Posted By Shallow
Hi folks! Back at trying to remedy my step...

Hi folks! Back at trying to remedy my step problem again.

I have found the fuses thanks to the posts above and verified they are good.

I have pulled the 4 connector plug that goes to the step...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-11-2019, 05:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,153
Posted By Shallow
Thanks mevman! I’ll take a look after work today.

Thanks mevman! I’ll take a look after work today.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-09-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,153
Posted By Shallow
Thanks Tajfish. We made it through the...

Thanks Tajfish.

We made it through the weekend without calamity using our cooler as our step.

There are fuses behind the swing away panel in the center of the dash. None labeled door step...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-07-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,153
Posted By Shallow
Spfracr39, I crawled under the RV and...

Spfracr39,

I crawled under the RV and inspected the wiring to the steps, all seems to be connected securely.

Tajfish,

I opened the panel that allows access to the generator as that is the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-06-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,153
Posted By Shallow
Door step fuse location 07 Bounder

Hello again kind friends,

I’ve been looking for a fuse or breaker for the entry steps on my 2007 Fleetwood Bounder 38L.

The steps suddenly stopped working and I’m trying to trouble shoot. I’ve...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-31-2019, 09:26 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,579
Posted By Shallow
Folks, just for your info. The door was not...

Folks, just for your info.

The door was not locked. The mechanism inside the lock failed. The style of lock/door handle is such that the striker is stationary to the door frame.

Anytime the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-31-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,579
Posted By Shallow
Thanks a million for the advice! I now have a few...

Thanks a million for the advice! I now have a few more tools in my head to get in if locked out.

Locksmith spent about 2 hours trying to get in. Ultimately he drilled into the locking mechanism...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-30-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,579
Posted By Shallow
Locksmith is struggling.

Locksmith is struggling.
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