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Posted By mickey53usa

Thanks for the replies/help Skip426 - tried...

Thanks for the replies/help
Skip426 - tried direct to power and same thing occurs. C/B does not trip, motor just stops.
UFO Pilot - The Motor Info that you provided helped, but that one is not a...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-02-2023, 07:57 AM

Replies: 13

Views: 1,395

Posted By mickey53usa

UFO Pilot - Thank you very much - that is the...

UFO Pilot - Thank you very much - that is the closest we have so far - have sent on to my repair facility for them to compare to what we have.

Thanks again

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-01-2023, 11:41 AM

Replies: 13

Views: 1,395

Posted By mickey53usa

Thanks for all the replies - Skip426: Thanks fr...

Thanks for all the replies -
Skip426: Thanks fr the PDF, unfortunatly, though it is an Aprile 2011 document, it does not show my part number. So between May 2008 and April 2011 the Power Gear part...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-01-2023, 09:25 AM

Replies: 13

Views: 1,395

Posted By mickey53usa

Power Gear Slide Motor - 524789

Good Morning, a non productive search leads me to post the question -

I am working with my RV Repair Company to locate a replacement slide out motor. This motor runs the bedroom (wardrobe) slide...

Cummins ISB 340 Engine Overheating Overheat Fan Clutch Thermostat Cooling etc.

06-27-2023, 07:22 AM

Replies: 60

Oops. Dropped Driveshaft

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Posted By mickey53usa

2009 Destination - 54K miles - annual service &...

2009 Destination - 54K miles - annual service & lube at Freightliner -
My driveline did not end up on the ground but was very close to parting company with the Motor Home. About $6K to repair - New...

Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion

04-10-2023, 10:57 AM

Replies: 8

Using National Vehicle to Sell Your RV

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Posted By mickey53usa

I also wanted to know if anyone either buying or...

I also wanted to know if anyone either buying or selling had used National Vehicle. They are persistent once you contact National Vehicle for information regarding selling your RV. I am wavering on...

Forum: Cummins Engines

05-24-2021, 01:54 PM

Replies: 291

Views: 108,389

Posted By mickey53usa

On mine the relay in question is behind the...

On mine the relay in question is behind the breaker panel in the left rear compartment.
They found my fan clutch bad after using the Freightliner procedure that I provided to them. Be a couple...

Forum: Cummins Engines

04-06-2021, 08:35 AM

Replies: 291

Cummins ISB 340 Engine Overheating Overheat Fan Clutch Thermostat Cooling etc.

Views: 108,389

Posted By mickey53usa

Basketball - Thanks for the response and the...

Basketball - Thanks for the response and the information. It will be headed to Freightliner this week. Yes, it has a Horton Fan clutch.

krautkamper - I have the skill, but probably not all the...

Forum: Cummins Engines

04-03-2021, 09:21 PM

Replies: 291

Cummins ISB 340 Engine Overheating Overheat Fan Clutch Thermostat Cooling etc.

Views: 108,389

Posted By mickey53usa

This thread very informative - except - Mine:...

This thread very informative - except -
Mine: 2009 Winnebago Destination - Cummins 340 6.7.

Problem: while pulling grades, towing a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, temperature will go to 220 and the...

Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond

09-13-2020, 06:13 PM

Replies: 108

Alaska Trip

Views: 14,756

Posted By mickey53usa

Wife and I went on our own in 2019. We had a very...

Wife and I went on our own in 2019. We had a very enjoyable time and did the things we wanted to do. Check out our trip at (grossienet.blogspot.com). It starts in the month of November 2019 - we...

01-25-2019, 03:26 PM

Replies: 86

Engine Braking

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Posted By mickey53usa

Depending on which vehicle I am towing I...

Depending on which vehicle I am towing I generally leave the engine brake on. It greatly assists in slowing down for signal lights and going down hill. I have one TOAD that I do not leave the Engine...

Power Gear Hydraulic Jacks - 2009 Destination - Where's the power

08-19-2018, 02:24 PM

Replies: 2

Views: 788

Posted By mickey53usa

Well it is fixed. A $25 Harbor Freight toner and...

Well it is fixed. A $25 Harbor Freight toner and chaser is what helped the most. That isolated connection for the pump is located outside the left rear cabinet and not the outside of the left front...

08-17-2018, 10:43 AM

Replies: 17

Alaska 2019

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Posted By mickey53usa

Wife and I also plan on an Alaska trip in 2019....

Wife and I also plan on an Alaska trip in 2019. We plan on leaving Texas on June 1, going through Montana and crossing into Canada there. On the return we plan to cross into Washington State and...

Power Gear Hydraulic Jacks - 2009 Destination - Where's the power

08-17-2018, 10:22 AM

Replies: 2

Views: 788

Posted By mickey53usa

Power Gear Hydraulic Jacks - 2009 Destination - Where's the power

Also posted at The RV Community Forum -

2009 Winnebago Destination 37G. Power Gear hydraulic jacks with spring return. The switch panel (not the Control Board) shows a low voltage alert and the...

The Awning is out - OMG - I am still driving down the Road

10-10-2017, 11:13 AM

Replies: 84

Views: 32,413

Posted By mickey53usa

Balvert, Thanks for the post. I have a brand...

Balvert,
Thanks for the post. I have a brand new awning and not only does the metal cover get in the way, I can't slide the "arm" of the lock between the roller and the housing. Your suggestion...

06-24-2017, 06:52 AM

Replies: 4

Windshield Wiper Motor

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Posted By mickey53usa

On mine, in the front driver's compartment...

On mine, in the front driver's compartment (exterior access) there is a bank of breakers for the 12v system. You would need to remove the cover and behind it are a mess of relays. Customer Service...

06-22-2017, 07:50 AM

Replies: 4

Windshield Wiper Motor

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Posted By mickey53usa

You should be able to find the wiring diagram on...

You should be able to find the wiring diagram on Winnebago's site, or if you call Customer Relations they will normally send you the proper diagram. Winnebago uses yellow as power and white as...

06-22-2017, 07:36 AM

Replies: 17

Head Light Improvment

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Posted By mickey53usa

Paul, Didn't I read that you had yours replaced...

Paul, Didn't I read that you had yours replaced - different design - If I am remembering correctly, did you get any improvement? I try not to drive at night, but the occasion does happen.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

06-14-2017, 02:44 PM

Replies: 15

Fridge Models good or bad ?

Views: 1,769

Posted By mickey53usa

I just put duct tape on the inside of the side...

I just put duct tape on the inside of the side door vents. Probably should change to something better. Roof vent I left open, maybe help get a little of the heat out.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

06-14-2017, 02:42 PM

Replies: 8

Refrigerator door locks

Views: 5,995

Posted By mickey53usa

This is what I used - took two - one for the two...

This is what I used - took two - one for the two doors and then one between a door (left) and the freezer drawer -
...

06-02-2017, 07:29 PM

Replies: 4

Light conversions

Views: 833

Posted By mickey53usa

I second Cabinbright - Joe will treat you right.

I second Cabinbright - Joe will treat you right.

06-02-2017, 06:42 PM

Replies: 11

Surge Protection

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Posted By mickey53usa

Very timely topic - I am considering one -...

Very timely topic - I am considering one - thought about a hardwire unit, but the question of being able to by-pass it in an emergency is a concern.

Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum

05-19-2017, 03:24 PM

Replies: 8

Steering stabilizer for Freightliner XCS Chassis

Views: 7,676

Posted By mickey53usa

Might check with 3-T's RV in Lake Havasu City,...

Might check with 3-T's RV in Lake Havasu City, AZ. They make a lot of various steering stabilizers for Freightliner Chassis. I have one on my Winnebago on a Freightliner Chassis.

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

05-19-2017, 01:41 PM

Replies: 10

Total noob brake controller question

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Posted By mickey53usa

You might check with Fleetwood. You might have...

You might check with Fleetwood. You might have the wiring described already in your coach with a plug on the end to plug into the brake controller. It could be wired to your hitch plug already.

05-17-2017, 11:57 AM

Replies: 13

Recommendations for best flooring replacement please

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Posted By mickey53usa

I am in the engineered wood camp. Ernie installed...

I am in the engineered wood camp. Ernie installed it and it looks great. Easy to take care of and the occasional scratch can be obscured with Old English.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

05-11-2017, 11:26 AM

Replies: 35

Samsung RF-18 hard facts please!

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Posted By mickey53usa

Just replaced my Norcold with the Samsung RF18....

Just replaced my Norcold with the Samsung RF18. Time consuming process (my friend and I did it) took us about five days. We installed a separate 1000W PSW Inverter just for the refrigerator. On start...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

05-11-2017, 11:12 AM

Replies: 15

Fridge Models good or bad ?

Views: 1,769

Posted By mickey53usa

Bob, Just replaced the Norcold in my 2009...

Bob,

Just replaced the Norcold in my 2009 Destination with a Samsung RF18. Can send you my notes if needed. I added an additional 1000W PSW Inverter to provide power. The Samsung pulls 3 AC Amps...

Toad braking systems that don't come on when the tail lights come on.

05-11-2017, 10:29 AM

Replies: 9

Rear camera

Views: 646

Posted By mickey53usa

I have the same problem in a 2009 Destination -...

I have the same problem in a 2009 Destination - Some have thought that heat in the area of the monitor was causing the problem. Some have thought it was a ground problem. Others that it is the cable...

Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads

03-23-2017, 03:28 PM

Replies: 2

US84 from I-20 to Lubbock

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Posted By mickey53usa

Drive that multiple times a year

Drive that multiple times a year

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

03-23-2017, 03:02 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 1,349

Posted By mickey53usa

I have a US Gear system on my Grand Cherokee and...

I have a US Gear system on my Grand Cherokee and it does not activate when the engine brake comes on.

The Awning is out - OMG - I am still driving down the Road

03-21-2017, 05:59 AM

Replies: 84

Views: 32,413

Posted By mickey53usa

ernest What did you need to do to get it to...

ernest

What did you need to do to get it to work? Going to order one for mine, and it also has the weatherguard cover.

03-20-2017, 03:40 PM

Replies: 10

RV Carpet and flooring

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Posted By mickey53usa

Check out Ernie Ekberg in Weatherford, TX. He has...

Check out Ernie Ekberg in Weatherford, TX. He has done two coaches for us and I feel he is the best in the business.

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

03-17-2017, 09:42 AM

Replies: 243

Roadmaster Invisibrake problems

Views: 92,469

Posted By mickey53usa

I can only respond based on my experience. -...

I can only respond based on my experience. - First, it would be relatively easy to remove the unit. Time consuming, but it can be done.

I installed mine about a year ago and have only towed with...

03-15-2017, 10:24 AM

Replies: 11

Residential Refrigerator Question

Views: 1,556

Posted By mickey53usa

I just installed one two weeks ago. That top box,...

I just installed one two weeks ago. That top box, which is about an inch tall, reportedly contains the "brains" for the refrigerator. The A/C power cord comes out of it also. I did not try to...

03-10-2017, 02:58 PM

Replies: 11

Residential Refrigerator Question

Views: 1,556

Posted By mickey53usa

I just installed a Samsung RF18 in our coach...

I just installed a Samsung RF18 in our coach listed in the signature. Time consuming job, not that hard if you DIY home remodels/repairs. I love the change

The Awning is out - OMG - I am still driving down the Road

03-10-2017, 06:48 AM

Replies: 84

Views: 32,413

Posted By mickey53usa

The Awning is out - OMG - I am still driving down the Road

About 9:30 A.M. MST my wife and I were west bound 40 miles east of Ruidoso, NM, between MP301 and MP300 when a very strong gust of wind, estimated in the 50 mile an hour range hit the right...

02-17-2017, 10:10 AM

Replies: 12

Do I Have The Right Kind Of Inverter?

Views: 604

Posted By mickey53usa

I will be doing a Refer conversion next week. I...

I will be doing a Refer conversion next week. I purchased a Magnum PSW 1000W MMS 1012 -for just the Refer. Bought it through Wal-Mart (sold by Campers Paradise) for about $800.

02-08-2017, 11:52 AM

Replies: 18

38 ft Destination

Views: 801

Posted By mickey53usa

The engineered wood that was installed in our...

The engineered wood that was installed in our coach is glued to the subfloor. Gives a nice solid surface. If I were to do this over, I would probably leave a little carpet in front of the slide for...

02-02-2017, 07:29 AM

Replies: 18

38 ft Destination

Views: 801

Posted By mickey53usa

Regarding Jacks - When I had the "Jacks Down"...

Regarding Jacks - When I had the "Jacks Down" alarm, while the jacks were up, it was traced to low fluid. On mine, I have to unload a compartment to get the door off, then get on my head to check the...

02-02-2017, 07:17 AM

Replies: 26

Braking System

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Posted By mickey53usa

I wish the 2005 Wrangler had that option :)

I wish the 2005 Wrangler had that option :)

01-31-2017, 03:34 PM

Replies: 26

Braking System

Views: 1,206

Posted By mickey53usa

My thoughts - I have a US Gear system in my Grand...

My thoughts - I have a US Gear system in my Grand Cherokee and a Roadmaster Invisibrake in my Jeep Wrangler. Both have a break away function and both work as designed to stop the towed vehicle. I...

01-31-2017, 03:26 PM

Replies: 18

38 ft Destination

Views: 801

Posted By mickey53usa

Have a 2009 Destination 37G - we love it. No...

Have a 2009 Destination 37G - we love it. No "major" problems. Going to take out the Norcold and replace with a Samsung in a couple weeks - going to add an Auto Generator Start at the same time (or...

08-18-2016, 09:14 AM

Replies: 6

2007 Itasca Meridian Camera

Views: 1,152

Posted By mickey53usa

My 2009 shows that the outside cameras were...

My 2009 shows that the outside cameras were provided by ASA - Try ASA @ #800-274-1886 - No promise the phone number is any good

08-12-2016, 11:59 AM

Replies: 59

Spare tire

Views: 9,587

Posted By mickey53usa

G Shultz - I have looked at that spare mount...

G Shultz - I have looked at that spare mount system and intend to purchase one - have you found any down sides to it? I like that it is mounted to the hitch receiver and the tire weight of 200...

07-27-2016, 11:32 AM

Replies: 24

RV as a second home

Views: 2,638

Posted By mickey53usa

Don't know about Florida, but in TX you can take...

Don't know about Florida, but in TX you can take the sales tax off your federal income tax. Unless they have changed the rules, it can also be claimed as a second home - might not apply since it is...

07-08-2016, 03:28 PM

Replies: 10

Fiberglass roof problem?

Views: 1,046

Posted By mickey53usa

Could your roof top air conditioners have a...

Could your roof top air conditioners have a plugged drain and the water is leaking down into your duct work? The brown coloring might just be from accumul;ated dust.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

07-01-2016, 11:29 AM

Replies: 9

Wifi thermostat

Views: 4,534

Posted By mickey53usa

Might check the Ecobee 1 Thermostat - Also check...

Might check the Ecobee 1 Thermostat - Also check John Canfield's page on how he installed his Replacing the Coleman Mach thermostat with an Ecobee (https://www.janeandjohn.org/pages/Ecobee1.html)

06-29-2016, 08:59 AM

Replies: 8

Remote thermometer

Views: 503

Posted By mickey53usa

You might check out John Canfields page - he used...

You might check out John Canfields page - he used an Ecobee thermostat -https://www.janeandjohn.org/pages/Ecobee1.html