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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-16-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By lynch763
If you're saying the noise is there when you...

If you're saying the noise is there when you press on the brake pedal - that's normal I believe. My understanding is that there is a motor that helps with breaking the RV if the engine turns off.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-14-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 947
Posted By lynch763
I had to replace the 120V relay on my heater...

I had to replace the 120V relay on my heater once. Maybe that's the problem.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-14-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 719
Posted By lynch763
Could be that those lights are all wired in...

Could be that those lights are all wired in series and while you were changing it out, the power and/or ground wire was disconnected. This would take out all the lights.

This would be less likely...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-13-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 912
Posted By lynch763
Thanks for everyone's help. It was the...

Thanks for everyone's help.

It was the electrode. Swapped it out and it works as expected now!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-11-2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 912
Posted By lynch763
I don't believe it's overheating since the flame...

I don't believe it's overheating since the flame stops after just a few seconds (on the very first ignition) sometimes.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-10-2023, 06:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 912
Posted By lynch763
Hmmm. Maybe it is the limit switch then... the...

Hmmm. Maybe it is the limit switch then... the system never locks out and this occurs way more than three times.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-09-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 912
Posted By lynch763
The fan does continue to run so it doesn't...

The fan does continue to run so it doesn't lockout which leads me to think it's not the high limit switch. The electrode sensor makes sense. Looks like a bit of a pain to replace that since the gas...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-09-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 912
Posted By lynch763
35K Bounder - AFMD35141 Atwood Furnace

Here's the scenario:


Temperature gets down to the setpoint of the thermostat.
The furnace fan starts up.
A few seconds later, the burner ignites (you can hear it and feel the warmth from...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-17-2023, 07:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 932
Posted By lynch763
Have you plugged something else into the socket? ...

Have you plugged something else into the socket? Make sure it's not just a bad TV.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-10-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,898
Posted By lynch763
There are companies out there that can weigh your...

There are companies out there that can weigh your rig. Escapees is one, the CAT scales at truck stops another. If you're going through Oregon, you can use the weigh scales on the freeways if...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-05-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By lynch763
lol - takes humor to work on these too.

lol - takes humor to work on these too.
Forum: Workkamping & Volunteering 10-30-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 530
Posted By lynch763
Methodist NOMADS: RVing with a Purpose

For those of you who are Christians (of any denomination), there's an organization out there for you if you choose to be the hands and feet of Christ. Although the organization was started by a bunch...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-30-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6
Bounder: Freezing
Views: 554
Posted By lynch763
I agree with NLOVINIT. We're currently in...

I agree with NLOVINIT.

We're currently in the Four Corners area of NM and don't generally worry about the temperatures until it gets into the low teens. Then we'll break out a space heater and...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-19-2023, 11:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Posted By lynch763
This fuse isn't in your electrical system...

This fuse isn't in your electrical system monitoring panel. You'll have to go to the circuit board for the heater and pull it out (use needle nose pliers if you have to). Then you'll look at it to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-19-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,480
Posted By lynch763
We pulled out our dinette benches and replaced...

We pulled out our dinette benches and replaced them with office chairs - something from Walmart I think.

We also pulled out the L-shaped couch and put in two recliners - we got them at an RV...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-19-2023, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By lynch763
I'd be interested to know what you use as a...

I'd be interested to know what you use as a replacement.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-19-2023, 06:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Posted By lynch763
I just repaired a water heater yesterday. It was...

I just repaired a water heater yesterday. It was a simple fix. On the controller board was a 2amp fuse. Replaced the fuse and (as someone else mentioned) jiggled all the wire connectors on the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-09-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By lynch763
Check for a GFCI in one of the bathrooms. If it...

Check for a GFCI in one of the bathrooms. If it is tripped, it could affect all of the sockets.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-09-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By lynch763
I've just winterized about four different RVs in...

I've just winterized about four different RVs in the last week or so (starting to be that season) and they're ALL different.

You'll need to get access to the BACK of the water heater. In some RVs,...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-04-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 14
Bounder: Bounder toilets
Views: 1,835
Posted By lynch763
We've lived in our 2016 35K for about 7 years...

We've lived in our 2016 35K for about 7 years now. We hardly ever use the 1/2 bath commode and it still functions and has all the original parts.

The back bath which gets all the use, however,...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-29-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 228
Posted By lynch763
Thank you both!

Thank you both!
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-25-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 228
Posted By lynch763
2016 35K Ice Maker Water Line Location

We've lived in our Bounder since we bought it in 2016 so have never had to winterize it. This winter will be different.

It's going into the shop for a couple of weeks in late October, so now it's...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-12-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,151
Posted By lynch763
For my RV it would take about an hour to fill it...

For my RV it would take about an hour to fill it up. I was told that this was "normal" by REV technicians after they failed to fix it twice.

I called "BS". If I disconnected the fuel cap, I could...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-29-2022, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,844
Posted By lynch763
Don't know if this will help or not, but on my...

Don't know if this will help or not, but on my 2016 Bounder there is also a bypass valve located in the cabinet just to the left and below the kitchen sink.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-09-2022, 06:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By lynch763
Two pictures sent.

Two pictures sent.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-28-2022, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By lynch763
Our 2016 slide large slide out does something...

Our 2016 slide large slide out does something similar... it angles down when going out then levels out. I think this is normal so that the slide out and RV floor end up at the same level.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-09-2022, 05:53 AM
Replies: 1,366
Views: 345,466
Posted By lynch763
A few years back I got an email from REV for one...

A few years back I got an email from REV for one light with grommet... they were going to charge about $25 plus s/h. Can't find it now though.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-06-2022, 04:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,284
Posted By lynch763
I did replace the heater element... been working...

I did replace the heater element... been working since 2018... so far so good.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-04-2022, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,284
Posted By lynch763
I didn't have to pull my fridge out on my Samsung...

I didn't have to pull my fridge out on my Samsung fridge when I needed to defrost my Samsung. I went at it from the inside...

That gave me access to replace the parts I needed (including the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-29-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By lynch763
Been living in our 2016 35K since 2016! We've...

Been living in our 2016 35K since 2016! We've had some issues, but we've not yet found another Class "A" that we'd prefer at the same price point.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-29-2022, 05:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,162
Posted By lynch763
We live in our 35K... the 2nd bathroom is useful...

We live in our 35K... the 2nd bathroom is useful while travelling. But, more importantly, it is now our food pantry and laundry room.

Something else to consider about Tiffin... they were bought...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-21-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 847
Posted By lynch763
I've used silicone spray on the hinges to stop it...

I've used silicone spray on the hinges to stop it work.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-22-2022, 05:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By lynch763
Carefree Freedom Awning Alternate Replacement

We've never really liked the armless Carefree Freedom awning and have always said that when it dies, we'll try to find an alternate awning that has better support. That day has come.

Has anyone...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-07-2022, 05:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,596
Posted By lynch763
I thought I'd need to replace my lock a couple of...

I thought I'd need to replace my lock a couple of times. However, just spraying it with silicone helped free everything up...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-10-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
Posted By lynch763
What JeanLuc said... they only last a few years....

What JeanLuc said... they only last a few years. The chirping is letting you know it's time to replace it. You can silence it for a while, but it'll start up again.

I just pulled it (and the one...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-12-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By lynch763
By all means - send me a message and I can tell...

By all means - send me a message and I can tell you what I know :)
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-11-2022, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By lynch763
Slideout Gasket Adhesive

Just noticed that some of the gasket material on the slideout is loose. This is the gasket material that is on the outside of the RV attached to the slideout that is up against the outside of the RV...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-27-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By lynch763
Talking Vacuum Flush System Failure - NOT

Okay, here goes the story. We're moochdocking at my parents during the holidays.

On Thanksgiving, my parents' sewer started backing up! Yea! I did all I could to fix the problem. ...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-11-2021, 07:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 499
Posted By lynch763
This thread was for a 2017 Bounder (which also...

This thread was for a 2017 Bounder (which also worked for my 2016 Bounder) - they may have the same fuses in similar locations:
...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-09-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 545
Posted By lynch763
Replacing this one will be my 3rd set in about 5...

Replacing this one will be my 3rd set in about 5 years... just a pain in the a$$.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-08-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 545
Posted By lynch763
Screen Door to Regular Door Latch

The latch that holds the screen door to the regular door just broke again. About $20 to buy another one. Has anyone come up with a better solution?
...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-15-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By lynch763
A temporary fix is to manually rotate it up. ...

A temporary fix is to manually rotate it up.

Might need to reprogram the blind/shade to fix it for good:...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-10-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,300
Posted By lynch763
Not quite the same, but something to consider. ...

Not quite the same, but something to consider.

We swapped out our lead-acid batteries with lithium - two huge ones. They were put into the first storage bay behind the entry door.
...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-08-2021, 06:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,588
Posted By lynch763
From memory, the vacuum pump takes a suction off...

From memory, the vacuum pump takes a suction off of the white tank and discharges into the black water tank.

The duckbill valves point in the direction of flow (the big opening is upstream and...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-08-2021, 06:15 AM
Replies: 6
Bounder: hot water
Views: 1,174
Posted By lynch763
Check to make sure both the hot and cold valves...

Check to make sure both the hot and cold valves at the outside water nozzle are shut. When both are open it allows cold water to bypass the hot water heater.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-31-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,387
Posted By lynch763
Thanks for asking the question Woj! My level...

Thanks for asking the question Woj!

My level detector meter failed me today. And, yep, those two 3-amp fuses were blown for me as well.

Replacing the left one got the meter working again. But...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-31-2021, 05:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,588
Posted By lynch763
Glad you found it. I had to replace the bellows...

Glad you found it. I had to replace the bellows as well last year, although I found it because it stopped drawing a vacuum.

Warning: The one thing I noticed when I took mine apart was the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-29-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,104
Posted By lynch763
Great review... Will look at getting the Extend A...

Great review... Will look at getting the Extend A Stay propane adapter!

Lived in our 35K for over 5 years now... still going strong...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-11-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Bounder: Onan Generator
Views: 2,419
Posted By lynch763
For our generator, we have to take the cover off....

For our generator, we have to take the cover off. Then there is a little light that flashes. The number of flashes and timing of those is a code that you can look up in the troubleshooting section...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-28-2021, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By lynch763
Have you tried controlling the lights/slides with...

Have you tried controlling the lights/slides with the Illumaplex panel directly (instead of the normal buttons)?

At one point a couple years back... all my buttons stopped working, but I could...
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