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MH-General Discussions & Problems
07-08-2013, 10:56 AM
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caulking
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BTW: For tough sealing applications - 3M 5200...
BTW: For tough sealing applications - 3M 5200 Marine Sealer Adhesive. It even cures and bonds on wet sufaces - actually humidity and water set if off. Used it on our spa a number of times. Not...
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MH-General Discussions & Problems
07-08-2013, 10:52 AM
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caulking
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So nice to hear that at least one manufacturer...
So nice to hear that at least one manufacturer admits silicone does not bond well to anything (except itself) and will debond over time. Most "faded" silicone "caulking" is actually just debonded...
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MH-General Discussions & Problems
07-08-2013, 10:36 AM
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Diamonds on mirror removal?
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BTW: Forgot to mention - woven dacron trolling...
BTW: Forgot to mention - woven dacron trolling line is softer and will not scratch like monofiliment or some slightly abrasive dental floss can. Not much of an issue on glass mirrors of course, but...
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MH-General Discussions & Problems
07-08-2013, 10:33 AM
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Diamonds on mirror removal?
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I agree for double sided tape use fishing line. ...
I agree for double sided tape use fishing line. But use woven trolling line rather than monfiliment if you can. It's much stronger. I have used this technique many times. removed mirrors, FMCA...
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MH-General Discussions & Problems
07-08-2013, 10:24 AM
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Slipping Hydraulic Jack Post
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jr1
See the other thread on jacks last week. I...
See the other thread on jacks last week. I started it - and finished it today. Low fluid level can give you all kinds of issues. You have a Tiffin too, so I assume they are HWH jacks. Air in the...
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MH-General Discussions & Problems
07-08-2013, 10:07 AM
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Auto Leveling Jacks Problem
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Absolutely correct, Gentlemen, NOT brake fluid!! ...
Absolutely correct, Gentlemen, NOT brake fluid!! My bad typo - really bad!! Transmission fluid is what they recommend for an "emergency top up". A specific grade of Dexron or eqivalent - check HWH...
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MH-General Discussions & Problems
07-03-2013, 12:44 PM
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Auto Leveling Jacks Problem
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Started to have asimlar problem yesterday. Front...
Started to have asimlar problem yesterday. Front right jack (vertical type, not pivot). did not retract fully. Extended and retracted the jacks a couple of times and it would not extend the second...
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MH-General Discussions & Problems
07-03-2013, 12:25 PM
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Air horn malfunction information
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Air horn malfunction information
Thought I would post this info' for others. Been having intermittent Hadley air horn issues. (True air horn type - runs off coach air.) Apparently sticky solenoid valve is a common issue. A lot...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
06-04-2013, 05:08 PM
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CSL515 white, self leveling silicone caulk.
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jr1
Hopefully this is not actually SILICONE. Trust...
Hopefully this is not actually SILICONE. Trust me, we use a LOT of silicones in our business. It does not adhere well to anything except itself for any length of time.
Those clear silcone...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
06-04-2013, 04:05 PM
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Tiffin Quality Issues
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I am not belittling any problems, 'cos when they...
I am not belittling any problems, 'cos when they are yours it's a real pain. but..... I am constantly surprised at how FEW problem MH's have. Considering what you get for the money and the methods...
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Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.
06-04-2013, 03:38 PM
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Satellite HD receivers
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Like UFO Pilot, we have Dish Net at home, so it's...
Like UFO Pilot, we have Dish Net at home, so it's only $5 a month for the MH for the SAME package of programming. HOWEVER, It does depend on the Dish receiver box you install in the MH as to what...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
06-04-2013, 03:10 PM
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TVs in 2009 Phaeton 42QBH
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For antenna reception each TV individually tunes...
For antenna reception each TV individually tunes it's channels. The signal is received on all fequencies simultaneously and the TV decodes it. For cable it should do the same thing. Satellite or...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
06-04-2013, 02:59 PM
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cleaning new tiffin motorhome
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BTW: If you have ANY vinyl graphics, do NOT use...
BTW: If you have ANY vinyl graphics, do NOT use any type of poilsh or cleaner that contains solvent or petroleum distilates. It absorbs into the vinyl and a few months later you get premature...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
06-04-2013, 02:48 PM
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cleaning new tiffin motorhome
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Microfiber is great - as long as you keep the...
Microfiber is great - as long as you keep the dirt and grit out of it. But if you let it pick up grit particles - even "micro" ones :-) they will tend to stick in it. So best to use a good open...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
06-04-2013, 02:13 PM
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Phaeton Tile Floor?
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2011 Phaeton 35QSH. Not going to assume you want...
2011 Phaeton 35QSH. Not going to assume you want to convert, but are shopping for a Phaeton? But if you do call Tiffin Service at 256 356 0261 menu option 6. The service techs are VERY knowledgible...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-23-2013, 11:54 PM
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Kitchen slide - sink drain slow '11 Phaeton 36QSH
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Kitchen slide - sink drain slow '11 Phaeton 36QSH
Anyone have this problem? 2011 Phaeton 36QSH, but I'm pretty sure any Tiffin kitchen slide incuding Bus and Zephyr will be similar. At least definitely with the residential fridge on the sink side....
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-23-2013, 11:12 PM
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Air horn not working '11 Phaeton 36QSH
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tough to get at the solenoid at the moment - it's...
tough to get at the solenoid at the moment - it's parked by the house. I only have 2 inches for the dirver's mirror (folded in) and same on the other side from the awnings with the big arm mirror...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-23-2013, 05:00 PM
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Question about fan unter the hood '06 Allegro Bay
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jr1
Yeah, but these suckers are LOUD!!!!. It really...
Yeah, but these suckers are LOUD!!!!. It really does sound like the tranny just popped into 1st gear at 50mph!!! They should warn people. Ya just spent at small fortune on ya rig and it suddenly...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-23-2013, 04:54 PM
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Air horn not working '11 Phaeton 36QSH
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jr1
No, Skip, standard wheel - same shape, no built...
No, Skip, standard wheel - same shape, no built in switches.
Standard beep-beep horn works. The air horn selector switch is a Carlton rocker in the driver's side dash under the side window. Rang...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-22-2013, 12:12 AM
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Step Cover on Phaeton
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jr1
That's how it is supposed to work. Making it...
That's how it is supposed to work. Making it come up level would be an unjustifiable additional cost - an order of magnitude more complex. There's no point really. It's just to give the passenger...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-21-2013, 11:51 PM
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Question about fan unter the hood '06 Allegro Bay
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1,071
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jr1
Read the workhorse manual. They have progressive...
Read the workhorse manual. They have progressive cooling fans and they are freakin' LOUD when the go on high!!! I agree - scares the you know what out of you the first them they come on. It is...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-21-2013, 11:44 PM
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What's the GCVWR of my Tiffin?
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jr1
Also it should be on the ID label which is...
Also it should be on the ID label which is usually inside a closet or cupboard.
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-21-2013, 11:28 PM
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2013 36GH Phaeton Tire Pressure
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jr1
Tiffin Manual (and Mitchelin booklet) show you...
Tiffin Manual (and Mitchelin booklet) show you exactly how to weigh your coach and calculate the correct tire pressures (loaded as you typically run it). You can also find it on line at Mitchelin's...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-21-2013, 11:02 PM
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What's the GCVWR of my Tiffin?
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1,389
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jr1
If you call or email Tiffin with your VIN number,...
If you call or email Tiffin with your VIN number, they will look it up and tell you exactly what it is. From my personal contacts with bob tiffin he could probably tell you off the back of his...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-21-2013, 10:58 PM
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Does anyone know what this part is? ('06 Allegro Bay)
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1,451
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jr1
It's the release tool for a RoadMaster Falcon tow...
It's the release tool for a RoadMaster Falcon tow bar (toad bar). The telescopic type. Once they extend they lock. There's a button on top of each arm to release them. When you want to unhitch...
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Monaco Owner's Forum
05-21-2013, 12:35 AM
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Rear camera change out inside a housing
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2,576
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jr1
If replacing a hard wired system with a new one,...
If replacing a hard wired system with a new one, they virtually all use a standard
s-video connectivity with power and audio built in. You can use the original cable from the rear cam. These are...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
05-21-2013, 12:25 AM
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backup cameras
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1,399
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jr1
I recommend RVCAMS.COM. These gentlemen are...
I recommend RVCAMS.COM. These gentlemen are extremely knowledgible and have a wide selection of name brand systems, kits and individual items at very reasonable prices. They also stock numerous...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
05-21-2013, 12:12 AM
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Backup Camera Problems
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877
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jr1
What are the symptoms of your problem? Most...
What are the symptoms of your problem? Most systems are basically similar technology. I you provide more details we can go for the low hanging fruit first.
If the issue is operating...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-20-2013, 11:42 PM
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Air horn not working '11 Phaeton 36QSH
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6,731
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jr1
Air horn not working '11 Phaeton 36QSH
2011 Tiffin Phaeton 36QSH - Freightliner custom chassis. Air Horns quit. No power at side dash selector switch. First assumption - fuse. Manuals do not say where this is. Did not see a fuse...
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New Member Check-In
05-20-2013, 09:53 AM
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New member just saying Hi.
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436
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jr1
New member just saying Hi.
Just introducing myself. I'm John, Corinne and I upgraded from a 1984 Coleman pop up to a 1999 25ft TrailLite travel trailer to a 2005 Tiffin Allegro 32BA Workhorse Vortec gas to a 2011 Tiffin...
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