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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-18-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,781
Posted By Bcollier9253
Being a 4000 lb boat I just didn't no if my 454...

Being a 4000 lb boat I just didn't no if my 454 would pull it up the ramp,or any steep inclines for that matter
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-18-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,781
Posted By Bcollier9253
Boat Launching

Does any one launch a boat with their coach. I have a 91 Southwind 33' gasser and a 23' Wellcraft boat. Just seems like trying to make the turn around down on the ramp the coach would want to tip...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-09-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
Your are quite welcome. Thank you for your inputs...

Your are quite welcome. Thank you for your inputs as well. There was a couple of other issues that I didn't mention to avoid furthering the confusion. First one being the wipers would come on by...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-08-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
Thant you to all who replied, it has truly helped...

Thant you to all who replied, it has truly helped my understanding as to what does what, not 100% but a lot more than before. I installed the new alternator and everything seems to be charging as...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-08-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
I checked the voltage right at the terminal...

I checked the voltage right at the terminal coming out of the alternator...12.09
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-08-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
Haha! I was lurking around a bit ago and seen you...

Haha! I was lurking around a bit ago and seen you in a few places. It seems your are the electrical guru. Just trying to broaden my education on these things!!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-08-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
Even though it only measures 12.09 volts and...

Even though it only measures 12.09 volts and failed the test three times? Not arguing, just curious
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-08-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
The black one is the chassis battery disconnect...

The black one is the chassis battery disconnect (starting battery) This is the one pictured in the post
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-08-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
My bad, the bottom white one you speak of is the...

My bad, the bottom white one you speak of is the disconnect for the house battery. I am to pick up the new alternator at noon today and then get it installed, I will update voltages after that.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
You speak of the second relay, where? The first...

You speak of the second relay, where? The first pic I posted was of the continuous duty solenoid that supposedly determines which battery needs charged. So says the tech that rewired everything
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
I think I'm inclined to believe that they are...

I think I'm inclined to believe that they are both the original wires on the original solenoid , my question is wonder what the tech did with the wires that went to the rectangular brown box (BIRD)...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
Not too sure on that, haven't looked that far...

Not too sure on that, haven't looked that far into it
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
45642

45642
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
45641 I described the order of the wires in...

45641

I described the order of the wires in the last post. The one on the right goes to the house battery. Left side : top one goes to right side of the disconnect relay, bottom one goes to the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
I am out and about trying to track down an...

I am out and about trying to track down an alternator someplace other than Auto Zone. I will take pics when I get back home
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
The solenoid I speak of has 2 large cables on one...

The solenoid I speak of has 2 large cables on one terminal( one goes to the chassis battery the other goes to the disconnect relay) the other terminal has a cable going to the house battery
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
Well the bird is definitely not in there. There...

Well the bird is definitely not in there. There was a solenoid when the bird was there, now just a new solenoid. The last trip out the chassis battery was dead when we got ready to leave, had to use...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
So is the fact that the shop took the BIRD out...

So is the fact that the shop took the BIRD out and put in just a new continuous duty solenoid okay? It is a White Rogers brand, don't know the model number right off hand though.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-06-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
I somewhat agree with the shorted cell on the old...

I somewhat agree with the shorted cell on the old battery but I put in a new interstate battery on the chassis side after we got back home. Is it normal for the alternator to only put out 12.09 volts?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-06-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,774
Posted By Bcollier9253
Battery issues

last weekend on the way home from camping the voltage meter on the dash started dropping. It finnaly droped down to 10 volts and the coach started to run real sluggish, tranny started slipping....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-08-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,629
Posted By Bcollier9253
Flush the power steering system and brake system...

Flush the power steering system and brake system before changing out the hydro. I just put on a new hydro, master cylinder, two rotors and 4 new calipers on my 91 Southwind. The brake system needs to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-05-2013, 03:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bcollier9253
I think it was a combination of the two, the...

I think it was a combination of the two, the pedal linkage having to much slop and the old master cylinder not contacting the hydro before the master cylinder piston being pushed. The new master...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-04-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bcollier9253
I was on the phone yesterday for about an hour...

I was on the phone yesterday for about an hour with Dave78 Chief, we both had a hunch that the master was being partially held open and not allowing any fluid to get to the piston. That assumption...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-04-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bcollier9253
I meant to say the pedal has some slop in it not...

I meant to say the pedal has some slop in it not slip.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-04-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bcollier9253
The old master when put against the hydro would...

The old master when put against the hydro would start to make contact with the pushrod before the two were seated together. Bench bled the new master again and put it up there, it was fine. We bled...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-03-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
Dave is the man for sure. Just got off the phone...

Dave is the man for sure. Just got off the phone with him for about an hour. He gave me a lot of help. Thanks Dave!!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-03-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bcollier9253
True true. Good luck !

True true. Good luck !
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-03-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bcollier9253
Thanks, I may just try that. It's not that I'm in...

Thanks, I may just try that. It's not that I'm in a hurry... Well maybe a little, I have been jacking with these brakes off and on after work and on the weekends for three weeks now!! I'm done with...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-03-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bcollier9253
I just called Nappa, he didn't have any info so...

I just called Nappa, he didn't have any info so he said he would call the manufacturer Monday which really doesn't do a thing for me now
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-03-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bcollier9253
Hydroboost unit

I'm trying to gravity bleed my brakes but can't get any fluid to come out of the front. Just out if curiosity I loosened the master cylinder from the hydroboost unit and it allowed fluid to flow. So...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-03-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
Just went out and checked the fluid level in the...

Just went out and checked the fluid level in the mc after the front bleeders being open all night, it was still full. ????
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-03-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
Okay... I think the new master is bad so I put...

Okay... I think the new master is bad so I put the ill one back on. While the combination- proportioning valve was off and the master plugged I had hard peddle, hooked everything back up and guess...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-29-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
Thank ya kind sir. Your a wealth of information!!

Thank ya kind sir. Your a wealth of information!!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-29-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
How does one go about resetting the light switch?

How does one go about resetting the light switch?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-29-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
This sounds like a plan that I will try. Thanks!

This sounds like a plan that I will try. Thanks!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-28-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
I used the pushrod out of the old hydraboost in...

I used the pushrod out of the old hydraboost in the new one
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-28-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
Going to replace that today if I can find the...

Going to replace that today if I can find the part in stock. Thanks!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-28-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
Yessir, ben there done that too !! Lol

Yessir, ben there done that too !! Lol
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-28-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
Going to pull the mc off today and bench bleed 1...

Going to pull the mc off today and bench bleed 1 more time. Also going to install a new proportioning valve as well. Thanks everyone for your inputs!! Hope this does it, it's all that is left.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-27-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,092
Posted By Bcollier9253
There is a cover behind the drivers side tire...

There is a cover behind the drivers side tire that needs to be removed to have complete access to the units, that's where they are. Not behind as in rear but in behind the tire. There might be an...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-27-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
I used a vacume bleeder and had good fluid, no...

I used a vacume bleeder and had good fluid, no bubbles
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-27-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
I have found the valve that the lines from the mc...

I have found the valve that the lines from the mc go to, it has an electrical wire going to it. I'm going to assume the wire us for the brake pressure light
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-27-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
Brand new, not reman master cylinder

Brand new, not reman master cylinder
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-27-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
Sorry to be hijacking your thread but this is my...

Sorry to be hijacking your thread but this is my problem as well. I have a 91 Southwind P-30 chassis. 454 engine, 4 wheel disc brakes. I flushed the power steering system and brake system before...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-27-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,504
Posted By Bcollier9253
Brake problems

I have a 91 Southwind P-30 chassis. 454 engine, 4 wheel disc brakes. I flushed the power steering system and brake system before installing a new hydraboost and master cylinder. 4 new calipers, new...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-21-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By Bcollier9253
Haven't been using a tube, but I'm closing before...

Haven't been using a tube, but I'm closing before the flow is done. Got real good flow no bubbles
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-21-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By Bcollier9253
Engine running, furthest from mc and then around....

Engine running, furthest from mc and then around. Partner is doing everything right, pumping, holding releasing after bleeder is tight
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-21-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By Bcollier9253
Pulled the mc back off and bench bled it. Re...

Pulled the mc back off and bench bled it. Re installed and bled the brakes still have a soft pedal, not as soft but still soft. And the brake pressure light comes in when the pedal is pushed all the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-21-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By Bcollier9253
No, sure didn't. I think I might take it back off...

No, sure didn't. I think I might take it back off today and do that
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-21-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By Bcollier9253
I put new front calipers and hoses last summer,...

I put new front calipers and hoses last summer, new rear calipers and hoses this week
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