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Forum: New Member Check-In 08-09-2022, 07:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By glennj3cub
2004 Outback trailer

I sold my 33 ft Holiday Rambler well over 2 years ago. I’ve had this camper for more than a year now. It’s pretty, easy to pull and I’m happy with it.
Just wanted to say hello again since I’ve not...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-27-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By glennj3cub
Thought I’d post what the problem was. The...

Thought I’d post what the problem was.
The lever that ingauges the brake shoe with the magnet was froze up. I removed everything, cleaned the pivoting part with a wire drill brush. Lubricated it and...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-27-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,168
Posted By glennj3cub
2004 Outback

Repaired electric brake, repacked bearings & replaced seals on left side.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-20-2021, 08:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,489
Posted By glennj3cub
I’m towing a 2004 Outback, 5200 lbs. using my 1/2...

I’m towing a 2004 Outback, 5200 lbs. using my 1/2 ton 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500. I’ve not been to any mountains. Towing in the flatlands of SC has been good. Quick starts, easy control using the anti...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-20-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By glennj3cub
The inside plate on the drum that the magnetic...

The inside plate on the drum that the magnetic pulls on is very rough & uneven.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-20-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By glennj3cub
Picture of brake

Old brake
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-19-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By glennj3cub
How the brake looked

Pictures of how it looked the 1st time.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-19-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By glennj3cub
Thanks jergle, The brake shop told me it was...

Thanks jergle,
The brake shop told me it was the brake shoe dragging. I later cleaned and repacked the bearings, then filled the buddy bearing up.
Bearings don’t get better spontaneously.
So it...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-19-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By glennj3cub
2004 Outback bumper pull brake problem

My right front wheel got hot while driving ( I just happened to stop and felt the wheel) so hot it steamed when I threw water on it. It did not get hot again on that trip.
I did drop in on a brake...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-19-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By glennj3cub
I understand that you found your answer but I...

I understand that you found your answer but I just wanted to add this regarding mine. I have a tag along camper with electric brakes. One brake was stuck or dragged 6 weeks or so ago and got...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-17-2021, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By glennj3cub
2004, 28 foot Outback, bumper pull

I’m not sure where to post but this one seems close.
I bought this new Camper early this year. Previously the right front wheel over heated & the 2 Nd wheel was warm. I was told the bearing did not...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-03-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 511
Posted By glennj3cub
Yellowstone WY

Wondering if there is an app that can help me find good camping sites in route to Yellowstone, leaving in a couple of weeks for 3 weeks pulling my 28 foot Outback.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-30-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By glennj3cub
Thanks for your input for me. Maps quest measures...

Thanks for your input for me. Maps quest measures about 1800miles one way. I agree 3 weeks is not long enough but I want my son to be able to go with me. I calculated 39 hours of driving one way. The...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-29-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By glennj3cub
My 1st cross country planning

I sold my HR32 foot Imperial last year. First time in many many years without an RV!
I bought a 2004, 28 foot Outback bumper pull earlier this year. I’m planning a trip from SC to Yellowstone next...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-15-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By glennj3cub
Antenna leaks

Thank you I just did sealed it & put the little cover back into the silicone.
But moisture seems to be coming in at the gear.
Thanks!
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-14-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By glennj3cub
Electric antenna leaks

I know the subject has been beat to death but let me explain.
1st off I have a 28 foot Outback tag along with the roof crank up electric antenna.
I’ve replaced the antenna & sprayed the screw with...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-25-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By glennj3cub
Got cha, I will take a look at the water heater...

Got cha, I will take a look at the water heater and system furnace too, although they work fine!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-25-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By glennj3cub
Thank you all for the advice. Know what I did. I...

Thank you all for the advice. Know what I did. I removed the burner, looked inside and it looked OK from how I could see. I poked my screw driver into it and poked some more crusty mud out, not much...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-24-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By glennj3cub
I cleaned it with a wire, air pressure and a coil...

I cleaned it with a wire, air pressure and a coil cleaner. I don't believe anything is in it. The area looks clean. I did remove the orifice that the gas comes out of. It is clean too.
Thanks,
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-24-2020, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By glennj3cub
Dometic refrigerator gas problem

I got a new (to me) Camper. Outback 28 foot bumper pull. First weekend out and loved it!
I found out that the gas did not light up. I found a dirt dauber shield at the site the gas should shoot into...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-18-2020, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 556
Posted By glennj3cub
New camper for me!

I sold my HR last January and really miss the camping! I planned to get a bumper pull this time.
I found a 2004 Outback 28 foot. Looks very nice.
Going camping this weekend!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-06-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By glennj3cub
Thank you Jim, That was a big big job on that RV!...

Thank you Jim, That was a big big job on that RV! Mine is nothing like that. It has a much smaller blower, it could most certainly use a good cleaning. It may well have a place to put some oil. It...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-06-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By glennj3cub
Answer is;;; reset button!! After pulling off the...

Answer is;;; reset button!! After pulling off the panel and trying to find which relay was clicking, and looking for a thermostat inside of the front panel, above that I saw it, smiling, I pushed it...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-06-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By glennj3cub
Mysteriously the water heater is now working! I...

Mysteriously the water heater is now working!
I finally heard a slight click at the furnace each time after I turn the thermostat on.
I can see the blower through the furnace so it looks like I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-06-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By glennj3cub
Thanks, I will get on it !

Thanks, I will get on it !
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-05-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By glennj3cub
Need to find out why my heater and water heater stopped lighting at the same time

1987 Holiday Rambler Imperial, 454.
I use my RV often enough but have not needed the heat nor hot water this summer so I don't know how long it has not worked.
I keep her under a shed so she is...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-04-2020, 10:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By glennj3cub
I hope I was not forgotten about! Are there any...

I hope I was not forgotten about! Are there any more ideas as to what I can do, what to look for?
Like I said, the solenoid switch clicks but nothing cuts off inside. If there was a problem with the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-02-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By glennj3cub
Unplugging the shore makes no difference. Got...

Unplugging the shore makes no difference.
Got to be something simple!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-01-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By glennj3cub
I found the solenoid. One located deep inside of...

I found the solenoid. One located deep inside of the battery compartment. It has two fuses, both look good. It looks clean.
So it does click. I don't know what it does to disconnect or turn things...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-01-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By glennj3cub
Correct, One "Coach" red light stays on, push to...

Correct, One "Coach" red light stays on, push to store I hear a solenoid someplace, I will need another person to ID it's location. I do not see anything turn off inside, I.E. lights, refrigerator,...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-31-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By glennj3cub
Mudfrog, you are right, I was not thinking about...

Mudfrog, you are right, I was not thinking about that one. It is above the door, electrical panel. Two push buttons. One Chases and one coach. I had pushed them before to make sure they were on. Did...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-30-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By glennj3cub
I have a battery disconnect in the engine...

I have a battery disconnect in the engine compartment for the engine cranking battery only. I will check it but I am pretty sure it is on.
If I pull the electrical cover off of the heater (which has...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-30-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 798
Posted By glennj3cub
Suddenly the gas heater and the gas water heater does not work.

I had posted on another area but have not gotten anything to help me. I don't know if some people do not read the other post so here I go again.

Since the last time I used the heat (last year...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-30-2019, 09:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By glennj3cub
Yes, the stove works and the gas on the...

Yes, the stove works and the gas on the refrigerator!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-29-2019, 07:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By glennj3cub
Yes everything works like normal. It is plugged...

Yes everything works like normal. It is plugged into shore.
Thanks
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-29-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By glennj3cub
Thank you again for your assistance. I checked...

Thank you again for your assistance. I checked all of the 12 volt fuses that I am aware of and all work. There must be something I am missing. The RV is plugged in and it works on the house batteries...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-29-2019, 02:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By glennj3cub
Thanks for the quick reply. I am also thinking 12...

Thanks for the quick reply. I am also thinking 12 volt supply problem and I would think it is a simple blown fuse. I don't know where it would be located.
I have checked the ones in the rear that...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-29-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,696
Posted By glennj3cub
Heater does nothing, water heater does nothing...

I am preparing to sell my RV and wouldn't you know, I was testing the heater furnace today. Always been simple, just turn on at the thermostat, then move the stat to hot. Almost instantly it begins...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-20-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By glennj3cub
I don't know how to down load pictures to this...

I don't know how to down load pictures to this site. If it is not simple and can't do it!
It is a 130 amp 1987 model with external regulator is the best I can do now.
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-18-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By glennj3cub
I am not familiar with a batter isolator? I...

I am not familiar with a batter isolator?
I have a kill switch located at the battery for the engine. But if I turn it off some power still comes through it.
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-18-2019, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By glennj3cub
Thanks, I did not check until afterwards. I...

Thanks, I did not check until afterwards. I replaced the burnt fuse. I will go back and check this morning.
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-17-2019, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,850
Posted By glennj3cub
1987 Holiday Rambler ignitions switch

When I purchased my used RV 5 years ago someone had run a remote wire to the solenoid switch on the front firewall, bypassing the ignitions switch. The remote wire has a toggle switch to it to make...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-17-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By glennj3cub
Electrical Ground Question

1987 Holiday Rambler 454. I thought I would try to make a better ground for my small fuse buss beneath the dash today. So I ran a 10 g wire from the negative battery to the base plate on the buss. (I...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-17-2019, 11:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By glennj3cub
I brought it home without being repaired. Does...

I brought it home without being repaired. Does anyone know the 130 amp alternator with external regulator?
Mine has a heavy gauge hot wire that goes someplace, now that I am writing this, I can's...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-13-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By glennj3cub
Wanted to give anyone interested an update. It is...

Wanted to give anyone interested an update. It is still in the shop after removing the alternator, getting it checked at an electrical rewind shop. He found no problems with it but replaced some pins...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-30-2019, 06:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By glennj3cub
It does have two sets of solenoids on the...

It does have two sets of solenoids on the firewall, then the one on the starter. I don't understand how The first one (closest to the batter) works. It has two small wires on top and maybe the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-25-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By glennj3cub
I am sorry, please disregard my last post. I am...

I am sorry, please disregard my last post. I am mistaken! I disconnected some wires at a solenoid to clean it up. I thought I saw a wire disappear back to the engine but I could not find it and...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-25-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By glennj3cub
https://www.irv2.com/forums/attachment.php?attachme...

https://www.irv2.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=261470
I am studying the wiring for the VR and alternator. I see something wrong with mine possibly.
I see the red hot wire form the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-25-2019, 05:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By glennj3cub
I may be getting in over my head at this point!...

I may be getting in over my head at this point! More in depth electrical is not my thing, just basic things.
Replacing an alternator on this class A looks to be pretty difficult to get it torqued...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-25-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By glennj3cub
I removed the engine flexible ground cable today,...

I removed the engine flexible ground cable today, cleaned and replaced tightly. The meter reads poss ground from the chassis to the engine block and the alternator.
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