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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-01-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,088
Posted By IhaveNOname
Same thing happens at the generator or the inside...

Same thing happens at the generator or the inside remote switch. Thanks to everyone offering suggestion. I honestly have not had any free time to tinker with it since I first posted! But my camping...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-09-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,088
Posted By IhaveNOname
Ok thanks for that. Good advice. I will look at...

Ok thanks for that. Good advice. I will look at that and see what I can find.
I agree with letting the gas run out!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-09-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,088
Posted By IhaveNOname
Ray, its gas. Dave, usually it shuts down just...

Ray, its gas.
Dave, usually it shuts down just by pressing either off button. (inside or at the unit). I have also tried just holding the stop button down, but the same thing happens. There is a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-08-2019, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,088
Posted By IhaveNOname
Generator doesn't want to shut off

Hi everyone! Back again hoping someone can help with my latest problem.:)
Genarac Q-55G on board generator wont shut off when I push the shut down button. I have 2 start/ stop buttons. 1 at the unit...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-02-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
Posted By IhaveNOname
Feels Great! I cant wait until I can post about...

Feels Great! I cant wait until I can post about my new roof! Apparently I'm a better roofer than electrician!
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-01-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
Posted By IhaveNOname
I found my 12v panel!! In the bedroom, behind the...

I found my 12v panel!! In the bedroom, behind the 120v circuit breakers, in a cabinet by the floor, if you remove the screws, hello! Never realized that was there! Of course if I lay on the floor to...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-01-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,112
Posted By IhaveNOname
Well, I found the problem. Blown fuse.:facepalm:...

Well, I found the problem. Blown fuse.:facepalm: I have a 12v fuse panel that I wasnt aware of. Hidden behind the 120v circuit breaker panel in my rv, if you remove 4 screws, what do you know, a fuse...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-27-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
Posted By IhaveNOname
Jelag, Was it just your air conditioners that...

Jelag, Was it just your air conditioners that weren't working, or ac and random lights and fan?
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-27-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
Posted By IhaveNOname
I'll be looking for that! I have a fuse box and...

I'll be looking for that! I have a fuse box and circuit breakers in the bedroom, in a cabinet down low near the floor. Pretty close to the bed. Not sure if were talking about the same thing, but i'll...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-27-2019, 08:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,112
Posted By IhaveNOname
[QUOTE=Dutch Star Don;4972977]A few things could...

[QUOTE=Dutch Star Don;4972977]A few things could have happened, but you definitely lost 12volt power. You either cut a ground wire or hot wire, didn't wire a ground or hot wire back into the A/C...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-26-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,239
Posted By IhaveNOname
I was going to suggest the solar trickle charger....

I was going to suggest the solar trickle charger. Would it be a real pain to just disconnect the vehicle battery when in storage? Seems to me a battery that new shouldn't die that quick. Of course if...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-26-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
Posted By IhaveNOname
Tropical 12v in line fuses??

Ive lost 12v power to 4 ceiling lights, vent with fan and ac control box.
The 4 lights, front ac and electric opening roof vent with fan are all down the center of the rv from the front, drivers...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-26-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,112
Posted By IhaveNOname
Pretty sure I do know the difference between 12v...

Pretty sure I do know the difference between 12v dc and 115v ac. And the more I think about this, I agree with all that the loss of the 12v connection must be causing all this. No plywood was cut in...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-26-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,112
Posted By IhaveNOname
Right! Way too much going on to be a coincidence!...

Right! Way too much going on to be a coincidence! I agree the loss of the 12v in places is whats causing my problem. Ugh!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-26-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,112
Posted By IhaveNOname
Yes, the more I think about this, that makes the...

Yes, the more I think about this, that makes the most sense. I will continue to pursue it. I'll find it!!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-25-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,112
Posted By IhaveNOname
Ok, I will look for the inline mini circuit...

Ok, I will look for the inline mini circuit breaker. I'm not sure where the charger is. I assume it is somewhere between the battery bank and the inverter?

And yeah the thermostat does nothing....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-25-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,112
Posted By IhaveNOname
Installed a new A/C, and it won't work.

I just replaced the rubber roof on my class a, and this seemed like the perfect time to replace the roof top AC. 1997 National Tropical 235. New Dometic brisk 2 13500 btu ducted. Also installed a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-25-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 834
Posted By IhaveNOname
Yes, Steelerubber was the website I bought all of...

Yes, Steelerubber was the website I bought all of what was necessary to replace my slide seals. Don't forget to purchase some 3m adhesive remover (38984) and I highly recommend the plastic scraper...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-16-2019, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,338
Posted By IhaveNOname
Ok, so Ive learned quite a bit about rv air...

Ok, so Ive learned quite a bit about rv air conditioners in the last few weeks.
I purchased a Dometic duo therm Brisk 2 (13500 btu) model # B57915.xx1c0
(Ducted) After online talking with customer...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-27-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,338
Posted By IhaveNOname
Joe, I looked at the Penguin II. Unfortunately...

Joe, I looked at the Penguin II. Unfortunately that model is a little out of my price range that I want to spend. I am just a weekend warrior for camping in my RV. I would feel lucky if I could use...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-27-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,338
Posted By IhaveNOname
John, thats the model I figured I would install,...

John, thats the model I figured I would install, the Brisk II, Seemed to be similar to my original duo therms, (1997) as far as the model numbers and searching the web. And I believe the local rv...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-27-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,338
Posted By IhaveNOname
Yes, apparently anything I get, somethings got to...

Yes, apparently anything I get, somethings got to change. My local rv shop told me I would have to change a control board on the ac unit to make it compatible with my older style thermostat. I'm...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-20-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,338
Posted By IhaveNOname
Question on Replacing my Roof Top A/C Units

Hi. I have 2 dead ac units and want to replace them. I have 2 Duo-Therm units (model 57915.621). These are original from 1997. Seems part numbers have slightly changed today. My question is should I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-20-2019, 01:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,144
Posted By IhaveNOname
My Generac did that, and it was the oil pressure...

My Generac did that, and it was the oil pressure sensor. I could easily disconnect it, and it ran fine. So I replaced it and all is fine now.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-30-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,305
Posted By IhaveNOname
I'm just doing the small riser under and around...

I'm just doing the small riser under and around the toilet. Not the entire RV. I bought some 12x12 stick tiles and glue for them, just to give me extra grip. My situation will allow me to place some...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-27-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,759
Posted By IhaveNOname
I can access my tank under the bed in my '97...

I can access my tank under the bed in my '97 Tropical. I just unscrew the overflow hose on top of my tank and funnel some bleach in. Then fill with water as usual. Let it sit for a few days and drain.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-27-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,305
Posted By IhaveNOname
Anyone replace carpet around toilet with stick tiles?

I have a carpet covered "riser" ? around the toilet, or I should say under the toilet. Why they put carpet around a toilet is never going to make sense to me. I'm replacing the original toilet with a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-27-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By IhaveNOname
House batteries have a good charge? I have a...

House batteries have a good charge? I have a single step Kwikee. Gears shattered inside the motor, so it just kept running. I have noticed if my house batteries and not fully charged, my step is slow...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 12-01-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,017
Posted By IhaveNOname
Low fluid level will not prevent them from...

Low fluid level will not prevent them from retracting.[/QUOTE]


When this happens to me, I top off the reservoir with ATF, and they retract.
Doesn't ever need much.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-12-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,794
Posted By IhaveNOname
I had issues like that BEFORE I installed the new...

I had issues like that BEFORE I installed the new kit mentioned above.
BEFORE, my amber light would stay on only if my step switch, inside, by the entrance, next to the light switches, was in the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-26-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,074
Posted By IhaveNOname
Well, I dunno. I don't have enough time invested...

Well, I dunno. I don't have enough time invested in running generators really to comment on that. My rv and its generator are 20 years old, and Ive owned it for 8 years, and well, that's what...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-25-2017, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,794
Posted By IhaveNOname
I wish I could say it only tool me 30 minutes to...

I wish I could say it only tool me 30 minutes to swap everything out.
The carriage bolts holding the motor and gear mechanism (2 of 4) were rusted and just spun when I tried to remove them. :sad: ...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-25-2017, 07:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,074
Posted By IhaveNOname
That was the first and second thing(s) I checked....

That was the first and second thing(s) I checked. Replaced filter anyway. Pump was functioning. Then I thought maybe I had a cracked or broken fuel line. Line was fine. Oil level was OK too. Oil...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-18-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,074
Posted By IhaveNOname
The part number for my oil pressure sensor is...

The part number for my oil pressure sensor is Generac 60108
I'm sure with yours being an Onan generator 5500, it is a different part/ number. Mine was about $20. Not sure why a new one wouldn't fix...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-16-2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,074
Posted By IhaveNOname
Smile I don't remember off the top of my head. I just...

I don't remember off the top of my head. I just google searched my generator (generac q-55g oil pressure switch) and the internet told me. Multiple places to buy from online. Troubleshooting the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-15-2017, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,074
Posted By IhaveNOname
Generator keeps stalling. How I fixed it.

I have a Generac (GN-480 / Highline Q-55G) onboard generator. Would start up, run for about 15-20 seconds, then stall. Start it up again, same thing. After trouble shooting the basics, broken fuel...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-14-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,794
Posted By IhaveNOname
Jim, I ordered the kit and it showed up...

Jim, I ordered the kit and it showed up yesterday. Did you use any of the existing old parts, or scrap everything for new? Just wondering. I'm sure it will be easier to do when I'm under there...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-06-2017, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,794
Posted By IhaveNOname
Thanks for the link. That repair kit says its not...

Thanks for the link. That repair kit says its not for steps before 1999, but they have seen exceptions. So this worked on your '97? Can you tell me what series step you have? I have a single step and...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-29-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,794
Posted By IhaveNOname
I also have a 97 Tropical. My Kwikee steps, the...

I also have a 97 Tropical. My Kwikee steps, the linkage broke and fell out in the driveway. I purchased new linkage only to find out the gear inside the motor had shattered, so the linkage has no...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-28-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,223
Posted By IhaveNOname
I have a 97 Tropical 35' and I have had trouble...

I have a 97 Tropical 35' and I have had trouble with the jacks not retracting from time to time. Do they move at all? Do they retract yet the light stays on saying they are down? This is what happens...
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