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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-02-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 19,757
Posted By danhannah
My motorhome lives most of it's life in Palm...

My motorhome lives most of it's life in Palm Springs, and is rarely on Washington roads. As a Libtard, even I can't support this tax. I should say, these taxes. RTA has their hands in sales taxes,...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-15-2023, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 291
Posted By danhannah
Sometime they are mounted with the bottom edge of...

Sometime they are mounted with the bottom edge of the tv sitting in/on a thin metal track which is screwed to the wall. To remove, get a stool and look down the front top between the tv and the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-28-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
hey Shell, yep very long thread. The first...

hey Shell,

yep very long thread. The first half is stumbling through a fix, so just read the last half, maybe.

The fix for us was a small $20 spacer, moving the rear O2 sensor an inch away...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-27-2022, 01:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,014
Posted By danhannah
If you decide not to attach the brackets with SS...

If you decide not to attach the brackets with SS hardware, and continue with an epoxy plan, at least wire the brackets to something nearby.

Then, even if you lose a bracket, it can't fall under...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-21-2022, 11:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,274
Posted By danhannah
Wayne, Totally enjoyed your contribution. ...

Wayne,

Totally enjoyed your contribution. Thanks!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-20-2022, 11:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,058
Posted By danhannah
Maybe make a small test installation under the...

Maybe make a small test installation under the bathroom sink, in that cabinet. You will already have hot water lines, and can tap in with Pex.

If you can find 12 volts nearby, a small computer...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-07-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
First rig that the CSF has not fixed. Very...

First rig that the CSF has not fixed. Very Sorry!

Disconnect your chassis battery (and house battery just to make sure), let it sit a few hours to erase all the bad codes. Then try again.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-04-2022, 11:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 210
Posted By danhannah
It is tough to understand your post, but I will...

It is tough to understand your post, but I will jump in. If there is a TV there already, there is a plug nearby, right?

Winnebago used a lot of different TV mounts, but one common one has 4...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-03-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
jtrenton, You have all the signs of needing...

jtrenton,

You have all the signs of needing the CSF, Cheap Surging Fix. I see your frustration, and raise you many dollars of mechanics bills trying to figure this out!

No TT talk, I 98%...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-02-2022, 11:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By danhannah
It is a little catch that engages when the door...

It is a little catch that engages when the door is closed. Sometimes they snap shut when the door is open, then the door won't close. Check it out - you can pry the catch lever open again so it...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-23-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
Posted By danhannah
No, I'm not saying you needed a new MAF. ...

No, I'm not saying you needed a new MAF. Unplugging it just puts the coach into a state where the computer uses a different set of tables and somewhat changes the O2 sensors near the catalytic.
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-19-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 683
Posted By danhannah
One thing I did after filling the hydraulic...

One thing I did after filling the hydraulic fluid, is to run the jacks up and down fully several times. This seemed to force any air out of the lines and valves, and seemed to give a smoother...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-19-2022, 12:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
Posted By danhannah
Good News

Donr103, good advice in general, but this pulsing / surging is a real bear to fix.

jtrenton,

At the link below, 4 pages and 177 posts devoted to this exact problem. A scanner won't help much -...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-17-2022, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 683
Posted By danhannah
You can't on this rig. (Assuming your jacks are...

You can't on this rig. (Assuming your jacks are up)

The fill cap is off to the side enough that there is plenty of air above.

In fact, if you fill it to specs, 1/2 inch below the cap, the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-11-2022, 10:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By danhannah
Confirming the 2 tubes are fresh water drain, and...

Confirming the 2 tubes are fresh water drain, and fresh water overflow. The one with the valve is of course the drain.

Careful, the plastic handle on the drain is a weak design and strips...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-28-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Good question. I would love to know if the OEM...

Good question. I would love to know if the OEM cat is problem-free.

BTW, we are calling this the CSF - cheap surging fix...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-28-2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Correct. It doesn't do much, but the computer...

Correct. It doesn't do much, but the computer seems to want it's values SPOT ON.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-27-2022, 12:30 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Cheap Running Fix (CRF)

Very interested to see if it works for you. Especially since you have the aftermarket Cat.

I have just completed a grueling 3000 mile trip, including up and over the Rockies, and not a single...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-30-2022, 11:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By danhannah
The method that worked for me was to put strong...

The method that worked for me was to put strong work lights in the compartment, close the door and wait until dark.

The holes and bad seams showed up instantly. Armed with a caulking gun, I was...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-28-2022, 12:14 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Yes, 2000 miles driven this month, crossing...

Yes, 2000 miles driven this month, crossing mountain ranges in Colorado up to 10,000 feet, and towing the toad, and the mighty V10 is pulling hard and strong. All from a $12 dollar part.

What a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-02-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 767
Posted By danhannah
Me, too! I wonder if the windshield is plate...

Me, too! I wonder if the windshield is plate glass? It says it is a "picture window."

I wonder how we survived the 1950's...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-01-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 767
Posted By danhannah
VERY Early Class A

Built on a Ford F5 chassis - from Popular Science Mag Jan 1953
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Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-07-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Thank you for this reply. Very interesting! ...

Thank you for this reply. Very interesting!

My problem was definitely the 5-Star Tune, combined with a non-factory Cat, as the problem disappeared completely after reverting to Ford tuning. I...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-06-2022, 04:19 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
I had exactly the same problems. Frustrating -...

I had exactly the same problems. Frustrating - and it took months to figure out. I wish the vendors would warn of these potential problems!

Live and learn...

Chuck - any update?
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-23-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
LetMGrow, That is a great idea. I didn't...

LetMGrow,

That is a great idea. I didn't use Ultra RV, I used 5-star tune, which I guess is a competitor?

I will call them both - see what they say.

There is another guy on this forum who...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-22-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Excellent explanation as always - thanks! I...

Excellent explanation as always - thanks!

I hate to keep harping on this, but everytime you turn of the chassis battery the LTFT for each bank loses its memory. So it starts changing very fast,...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-22-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Surging Gone! But is it only temporary??

Today I got my rig back from the mechanic, and they admit they are stumped, and can not figure this problem out. The can clearly hear/feel the surge, but can not fix it. They have given up.

So...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-22-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
I feel your frustration Chuck! Mine is still...

I feel your frustration Chuck!

Mine is still in the shop. They installed a new cat, the second new one, on the theory that they got a defective cat the first time.

No help - still pulsing.
...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 07-21-2022, 12:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,156
Posted By danhannah
WOW Does that function ever work great! I...

WOW Does that function ever work great! I imported it to a MacBook calendar, and haven't tried Google yet.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-20-2022, 01:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,025
Posted By danhannah
Best of luck to you. I replaced my tracks, and...

Best of luck to you. I replaced my tracks, and while I was initially thinking I was crazy to tackle such a big job, it wasn't that tough to do.

YouTube is your friend - there are several videos...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-16-2022, 12:24 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Mine is still in the shop, so nothing to report...

Mine is still in the shop, so nothing to report yet.

Keep in mind that a bad cat or o2 sensor won't throw the P0420 code and light the MIL lamp until it finishes it's readiness cycle. Could take...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-13-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Hey, Mark: Can you tell us which converter...

Hey, Mark:

Can you tell us which converter off the hot exhaust website worked well for you? Looks like several would fit, and a huge range of prices.

Thanks
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-13-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
THANKS

Code2e:

I want to thank you for all your thoughtful replies on this thread. It is much appreciated!

And other Chuck, same to you!

Dan
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-13-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Congrats!

Great finding out the true cause of the pulsing! I am probably looking at the same problem.

As I indicated in an earlier post, I disabled the ability to turn off the chassis battery, because some...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-08-2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
PS I have a P0420 code that is not stored, but...

PS I have a P0420 code that is not stored, but is pending. No other codes.

"Catalytic Converter Efficiency"

The cat is new, but is an aftermarket for $1900, Ford had a three month waiting...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-08-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
I sent the pics, I hope they help. Yes,...

I sent the pics, I hope they help.

Yes, Chuck, I have the performance issue as well, but are you saying you get no surging sound in the motor? Sorry you couldn't hear the mp3.

Can anybody hear...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-07-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Pulsing Surging MP3

If you crank up the volume you can hear this pulsing/surging at about 4 seconds and again at 17 seconds. It can be felt in your seat as acceleration and decel, although the effect is not drastic. ...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-06-2022, 12:28 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Thank you. My scanner has the "fuel rail...

Thank you. My scanner has the "fuel rail pressure" marked as "N/A" so maybe it doesn't have the sensor. I need to hook up the gauge and go for a drive.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-05-2022, 12:33 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Code e, How is the fuel pressure tested, by...

Code e,

How is the fuel pressure tested, by hooking a device to the schrader valve?

Wouldn't a mechanic have to take a drive with the pressure gauge in place, to see what happens under load? ...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-02-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Thanks! This is an excellent idea.

Thanks! This is an excellent idea.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-01-2022, 12:18 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Thanks very much for the scanner suggestions, and...

Thanks very much for the scanner suggestions, and also for the injector and fuel additive products. I will try both and report back.

As I mentioned, I am going to keep my "chassis disconnect"...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-30-2022, 12:09 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Vroom - I don't have the rail psi on my...

Vroom -

I don't have the rail psi on my dongle, what brand do you have that shows that?

THANKS
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-29-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
I actually disconnected the chassis battery "off"...

I actually disconnected the chassis battery "off" switch. Just take out the 6 screws in the stepwell switch panel, and unplug the left switch from behind.

i did this so I could continue to see...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-26-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 24,354
Posted By danhannah
Well, Chuck, you're not alone. I have the same...

Well, Chuck, you're not alone. I have the same rig, 2014, and exactly the same problem.

It started after a stolen Cat Converter, so my next thought was to replace the downstream O2 sensor on the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-06-2022, 11:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,809
Posted By danhannah
Got it. Thank you Harry and 777 for the...

Got it.

Thank you Harry and 777 for the clarification! Much appreciated.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-06-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,809
Posted By danhannah
THANKS for the info. Very much appreciated! ...

THANKS for the info. Very much appreciated!

The vehicle I am looking at is a 2017.

Don't you think the manual wording, "AWD cannot be flat towed" may apply to both the 2.0 and the 3.0? The...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-05-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,809
Posted By danhannah
Lincoln MKZ All Wheel Drive

The owner' manual is just not clear on flat-towing the MKZ. In one place it says the 3.0 litre engine model CAN be flat towed, in another place it says the All Wheel Drive CAN NOT be towed.
...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-30-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 509
Posted By danhannah
Thanks PappaBull I will check that out. YES...

Thanks PappaBull I will check that out.

YES Wayne, the menu item does work to retract, and does not require a long press, or the "retract" button. Great work-around. As to the gentle push you...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-28-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 509
Posted By danhannah
THANK YOU Wayne

Yep, I found Retract in the menus.

"AutoRetract Hit Enter" is one of the menu selections.

I had been releasing the parking brake, which dumps the jacks, because I couldn't get a "long press"...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-28-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,333
Posted By danhannah
Wayne M, I didn't know that "Retract" was one of...

Wayne M, I didn't know that "Retract" was one of the menu items. Cool!

Thanks Cruzer Ed.

ALSO I have found that "Power on", and "Retract" are two buttons that require a "long press" to...
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