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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-27-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,293
Posted By midflajim
Engine Comm error

Yep, thats what my buddy told me and when I called Vansco they said swap the front Vansco with the back to see if the problem follows. Vansco will check them for free. Hope mine where in the 05 06...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-27-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,293
Posted By midflajim
Actia Engine Comm Error

Engine won't start, everything else works. Have worked throught the most obvious (Reset Xantrax, checked grounds, checked fuses ones I could find, Plugged in different Silverleaf, Swapped Vansco's...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-29-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,524
Posted By midflajim
Corp. name: SE-GI Products Address: 1900...

Corp. name: SE-GI Products
Address: 1900 second street
Norco Ca. 92860

Agent for Service of Process
Manuel Espinosa (also president and owner)

Corp ID# C0900599

This will...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-27-2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
Posted By midflajim
If you contact Xantrex they may give you a...

If you contact Xantrex they may give you a discount ??

Jim & Kathy
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-27-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,524
Posted By midflajim
Currently working on a fogged window problem with...

Currently working on a fogged window problem with CEGI (started about 6 months ago without results). I need to show where it is stated in any Alpine literature that there is a 3 yr window warranty. ...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-27-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,524
Posted By midflajim
Currently working on a fogged window problem with...

Currently working on a fogged window problem with CEGI (started about 6 months ago without results). I need to show where it is stated in any Alpine literature that there is a 3 yr window warranty. ...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-02-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,310
Posted By midflajim
I love this web site. I learn something new on a...

I love this web site. I learn something new on a consistant basis. I don't think there is another forum as dedicated as are Alpine owners. Look forward to reading new posts.
Good luck in this...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-02-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,310
Posted By midflajim
I love this web site. I learn something new on a...

I love this web site. I learn something new on a consistant basis. I don't think there is another forum as dedicated as are Alpine owners. Look forward to reading new posts.
Good luck in this...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-18-2008, 02:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,050
Posted By midflajim
Try looking for a garmin GPS that utilizes the...

Try looking for a garmin GPS that utilizes the NEXRAD weather overlay, this will give you realtime weather radar as you drive. The subscrition is avalible from the service from Garmin ask for the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-29-2008, 02:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,962
Posted By midflajim
When you open the gen slide you should be able to...

When you open the gen slide you should be able to squeeze back in there and get the tank info off the plate attached to the front of the tank
Jim
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-22-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,304
Posted By midflajim
yes, all else stays the same it just senses which...

yes, all else stays the same it just senses which bank needs to be charged, so even if the solinoid works it ensures both banks get charged. I'm sure you know if you have one bad battery in the bank...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-22-2008, 08:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,304
Posted By midflajim
The fix that was eventually used by WRV to...

The fix that was eventually used by WRV to correct this problem was to install a Echo charger which will solve charging problems. There was an unidentified problem that was related to the outside...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-15-2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,921
Posted By midflajim
I mentioned before that the issue was incorrect...

I mentioned before that the issue was incorrect line hooked mine would not run at 1/2 tank. I would suggest you look into this deeper. You don't seem to be getting ahead. It took WRV and my tech to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-10-2008, 03:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,461
Posted By midflajim
Earlier this year there were posts where the...

Earlier this year there were posts where the generators would shut down at slightly less than 1/2 tank of fuel, this was a result of the Generator fuel pickup being switched with the fuel return line...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-09-2008, 03:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,893
Posted By midflajim
Check the window frame size to the openning. On...

Check the window frame size to the openning. On some the hole was about 1/2" to big causing the window to move allowing water to get into the coach and cause other problems. The solution is to get a...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-08-2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,461
Posted By midflajim
I have set the drawing of the WRV fix for...

I have set the drawing of the WRV fix for "Generator shut down no load" to the Alpine tech library

Jim
06 Alpine Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-06-2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,461
Posted By midflajim
Will do, if anybody wants it sooner I will email...

Will do, if anybody wants it sooner I will email it to them

Jim
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-06-2008, 02:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,461
Posted By midflajim
If you haven't solved your problem WRV had a fix...

If you haven't solved your problem WRV had a fix which required installing 2 additional relays. I had the same problem and this fixed it. I have the drawing from WRV and when I figure out how to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-02-2008, 06:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,507
Posted By midflajim
we love our Apex also, been From Florida to...

we love our Apex also, been From Florida to British Columbia, only failure was the transmission and was promptly repaired by Allison. We also have an Apex experience tech who is always avalible to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-02-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,555
Posted By midflajim
Yep! Temperpedic was my choice for replacement,...

Yep! Temperpedic was my choice for replacement, same as at home

Jim& Kathy
2006 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-24-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,129
Posted By midflajim
Use 3m 5200 it will work on just about everything...

Use 3m 5200 it will work on just about everything quite well. Comes in black and white

Jim
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-17-2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,807
Posted By midflajim
Cannot disable the inverter on the Apex. Thats...

Cannot disable the inverter on the Apex. Thats why my batteries were dead, I could disable the charger however. I don't want to go into the basement and turn the inverter on and off all the time...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-17-2008, 02:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,807
Posted By midflajim
That is what is going on with mine, always had...

That is what is going on with mine, always had dead batteries. You can set the amperage thru the silverleaf

Jim and Kathy
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-17-2008, 02:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,807
Posted By midflajim
I pretty confident in saying your inverter is...

I pretty confident in saying your inverter is still using power (mine is on all the time). 15 amps wouldn't work for me. I wired a 30 amp receptical to a 20 amp breaker and now I can run fridge and...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-10-2008, 03:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,347
Posted By midflajim
Don't forget to grease the U-Joints Jim 06...

Don't forget to grease the U-Joints

Jim
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-09-2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,317
Posted By midflajim
There was some discussion about venting the heat...

There was some discussion about venting the heat exchanger under the bed for better airflow, it worked for me.

Jim 06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-08-2008, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,317
Posted By midflajim
If you push the reset on the HWH panel that...

If you push the reset on the HWH panel that should solve your problem.

Sometimes if there is a power interruption it will cause it to have to be reset

Jim
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-07-2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,888
Posted By midflajim
Old Forester I'd like to hear how the Koni's...

Old Forester
I'd like to hear how the Koni's compare to the Bilsiens, espcially when there is porposing. By the way I have the same tire problems up front.
Thanks
Jim
06 apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-28-2008, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,138
Posted By midflajim
We are talking about the head of the bed correct,...

We are talking about the head of the bed correct, are the inspection holes on either side and no serious damage yet
Jim
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-28-2008, 05:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,138
Posted By midflajim
Scratch marks are on the bottom

Scratch marks are on the bottom
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-28-2008, 04:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,138
Posted By midflajim
On the rear Bedroom slide while I was inspecting...

On the rear Bedroom slide while I was inspecting I noticed (deepening) scratch marks about a foot long the size of a screwhead. Has anyone noticed this and corrected the problem if its correctable
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-28-2008, 04:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,138
Posted By midflajim
On the rear Bedroom slide while I was inspecting...

On the rear Bedroom slide while I was inspecting I noticed (deepening) scratch marks about a foot long the size of a screwhead. Has anyone noticed this and corrected the problem if its correctable
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-28-2008, 04:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,815
Posted By midflajim
Install an Echo charger it will solve any...

Install an Echo charger it will solve any charging problems unless its a battery issue. With low bateries you will get all sorts of problems in an Apex

Jim and Kathy
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-28-2008, 04:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,979
Posted By midflajim
Great job In your picture of the Vansco and the...

Great job
In your picture of the Vansco and the batteries is that a diagram in the upper left quadrant and if so can you tell us what it defines

Jim
06 Apex
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-17-2008, 07:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,209
Posted By midflajim
Looking for a telephone number to Jensen (ASA...

Looking for a telephone number to Jensen (ASA Electronics for warranty. I have the same problem , the radio display lights green but the no station displayed

Thanks
Jim
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-10-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,122
Posted By midflajim
Will call Xantrex, thanks for your help Jim ...

Will call Xantrex, thanks for your help

Jim
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-10-2008, 04:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,316
Posted By midflajim
If you have the old style switches they won't...

If you have the old style switches they won't work (for long). I would also like to know who manufactured the new ones. If Mark is monitoring maybe he knows. My next choice was to use Trim Tab...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-10-2008, 04:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,122
Posted By midflajim
Just took mine to Cummins for several issues ...

Just took mine to Cummins for several issues
1. Alternator low voltage. Cause is the Xantrex temperature sensor will not work under high temperature conditions causing charging issues. The...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-03-2008, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,338
Posted By midflajim
Do the foils come with a pit crew and sponsors. ...

Do the foils come with a pit crew and sponsors. I'll probably need multiple adjustments due to my driving habits.. maybe a diesel sponser????
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-03-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,512
Posted By midflajim
Our experience with hydraulic lines is to take...

Our experience with hydraulic lines is to take them to a company that builds them, I have had many hoses blow and replaced on and off site on heavy equipment. This is the least expensive and...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-31-2008, 02:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By midflajim
Wait wait its coming back to me now, that's it...

Wait wait its coming back to me now, that's it the florecent lights (how could I forget). On the Apex there are no florecent lights thats the reason for the choke, they could not isolate the problem...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-30-2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,323
Posted By midflajim
If your generator shuts down for no reason with...

If your generator shuts down for no reason with no load and you are travelling down the road I have the fix for that also.
Jim
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-30-2008, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,323
Posted By midflajim
When you open the compartment door outside left...

When you open the compartment door outside left of the entry door that is where all your HWH stuff should be. Never know with WRV. There are two red buttons as you look at the pannel (not labeled)...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-30-2008, 04:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,323
Posted By midflajim
The Silverleaf has a saftey feature built in that...

The Silverleaf has a saftey feature built in that every time you turn off the disconnects the HWH system has to be reset by pushing the red button in where the HWH system is located.
Jim
06 Apex
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-29-2008, 07:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,323
Posted By midflajim
Some thoughts 1. ABS. I had same problem one...

Some thoughts
1. ABS. I had same problem one ABS sensor bad
2. Check engine. I would say Cumins issue
3. Low voltage. Had bad batteries (sulfated)
would not hold a charge (routine)
4....
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-29-2008, 05:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,062
Posted By midflajim
On our Apex the fuel lines were installed...

On our Apex the fuel lines were installed incorrectly and fuel was avalible from 2/3's of the tank. The generator would shut down at 1/2 tank. If you are at 1/2 tank it could be a problem. I believe...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-28-2008, 05:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By midflajim
FYI. May not apply to you but I had a problem...

FYI. May not apply to you but I had a problem with the A/C's and it turned out a choke needed to be installed in the wiring to prevent a certain frequency from locking up the thermostat. The...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-27-2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,899
Posted By midflajim
I had a problem with the floor under our Amana...

I had a problem with the floor under our Amana fridge. From all the ups and down's it cracked and weakend. We had to shore it up with a metal plate. We became aware of the problem when Amana came...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-22-2008, 09:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,756
Posted By midflajim
From reading all the post I believe Alpine owners...

From reading all the post I believe Alpine owners are much better educated on the problems with there coach. When you get right down to it all coaches are made about the same (value considered). PM...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-20-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,294
Posted By midflajim
Dear Thread Hijacker Yep thats the problem, I...

Dear Thread Hijacker
Yep thats the problem, I had several in backwards. Had to have Autofill in the Silverleaf turned off (much easier to use the pump). You will just have to look for the check...
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