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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-18-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,264
Posted By Alpine06
I disconnected the wires to the fan controller....

I disconnected the wires to the fan controller. Then used the existing wires for 12V to power the new PWM Controller and connected the valve on the outside of that. The ECM wire is no longer...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-15-2023, 05:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,264
Posted By Alpine06
There are different versions of the Danfoss...

There are different versions of the Danfoss controller. On mine there is one input wire so the ECM takes full control of the valve for the fan. The Danfoss controller is just an amplifier for the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-14-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,264
Posted By Alpine06
Simple DIY solution

Ok this might not be the solution for everyone, but I did not replace the Danfoss Fan controller but installed a simple $15 PWM controller that I regulate. I measured the setting and the fan rpm...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-20-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,129
Posted By Alpine06
My coach worked fine on my GFI protected outlet....

My coach worked fine on my GFI protected outlet. However after our last trip it did not anymore and I had to run an extension cord into the house. So on the next trip my water heater electric element...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-30-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 872
Posted By Alpine06
If you don't mind how much did you Pay for that? ...

If you don't mind how much did you Pay for that?
Mine fell apart when I took it off. I am replacing the vinyl covering on the inside of the door - actually I finished that project late this...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-10-2022, 06:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Alpine06
On the pump side one wrench will do and it came...

On the pump side one wrench will do and it came off easier as you have better positioning and leverage. The tank side was difficult I took the tank loose and down to get the leverage I needed. And...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-09-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Alpine06
Hi, The hose is a Parker 811 suction hose. I...

Hi,
The hose is a Parker 811 suction hose.
I had mine made at a local Parker shop, take the old one with you so they can match the length. Took 10mim, however the ends are expensive. If I remember...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-24-2022, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By Alpine06
Very good idea, thank you for sharing.

Very good idea, thank you for sharing.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-24-2022, 06:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By Alpine06
I am not sure if I can offer much help but I have...

I am not sure if I can offer much help but I have never used my HWH System with the key in the “On Position” engine not running as you called it.
I turn my key counter clock wise to put it into...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-17-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By Alpine06
Mine leaked as well. I was not up for pulling the...

Mine leaked as well. I was not up for pulling the entire fridge out to replace it. Instead I removed the ice maker all valves and hookups all the way back to the main water tie in and also removed...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-19-2022, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By Alpine06
This is the one installed in my 2006. It also has...

This is the one installed in my 2006. It also has a remote panel showing the status of the connection. Have a close look at the wire with the melted insulation. Cut it back as far as necessary or...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-18-2022, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 886
Posted By Alpine06
Hmm, my guess is that your hight setting on this...

Hmm, my guess is that your hight setting on this side of the coach is incorrect and the valve is bleeding air off. The circled line is not the air supply.
So this side of your coach is higher and...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-12-2022, 08:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,537
Posted By Alpine06
We are leaving camp right now so I will make this...

We are leaving camp right now so I will make this short.
You need to disconnect the charge bridge (big boy, Bird, interconnect relay, whatever you like to call it).
The logic to close this relay...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-27-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,214
Posted By Alpine06
Chassis battery voltage

Schubi,
Just checked the voltage with ignition on and I have the same 12.0V. The fuel pump shuts off by the time the actia gauge boots up but there are still other consumers pulling amps and thus...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-27-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,214
Posted By Alpine06
Hi Schubi, So you measure the same voltage on...

Hi Schubi,
So you measure the same voltage on the house and chassis is this why you think they are connected ?
If this is the case turn the chassis master switch (the one in the battery bay) off....
Forum: Going Green 11-15-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,461
Posted By Alpine06
There is no issue not charging the lithium...

There is no issue not charging the lithium battery to 100% matter of fact it will prolong its life if you don’t.
I would not build a battery smaller than 400Ah.
Keep in mind that you cannot charge...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-01-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By Alpine06
Yours is correct I switched the last 2 digits...

Yours is correct I switched the last 2 digits good catch.
I will see if I can edit the above post so nobody orders the wrong part
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-01-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By Alpine06
… found it Rockauto.com Gates 23574 hump...

… found it
Rockauto.com
Gates 23574 hump hose 2 1/4 x 4 1/2. $10.85

Also replace the clamps. And use constant pressure clamps these will have cold leaks otherwise.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-01-2021, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By Alpine06
Yes, you can get that section off without...

Yes, you can get that section off without removing anything. It is called a “hump hose” I replaced all my coolant lines a while ago and I used Gates green stripe coolant hose for it.
And yours you...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-27-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 998
Posted By Alpine06
Amen! that is how it works [emoji3]

Amen! that is how it works [emoji3]
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-27-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,084
Posted By Alpine06
I installed mine 2 Years ago. It’s definitely a...

I installed mine 2 Years ago. It’s definitely a great upgrade.
I did it in the driveway without taking the front wheels off.
Jörg.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-26-2021, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 998
Posted By Alpine06
Yes it’s on the sticker. PTLengineering in...

Yes it’s on the sticker. PTLengineering in Michigan.
Link
https://ptlengineering.com/order-parts/handles-and-locks/

However I like to explain once more that your dead bolt looks fine you need...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-26-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 998
Posted By Alpine06
Ok and the vendor. So you can see in the above...

Ok and the vendor.
So you can see in the above picture that the deadbolt really does not interact with the rest of the locking mechanism.
Jörg.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-26-2021, 07:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 998
Posted By Alpine06
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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-26-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 998
Posted By Alpine06
Well here is a picture of my door, hopefully this...

Well here is a picture of my door, hopefully this will help you.
You do not need to replace that dead bolt - bolt. You do need a deadbolt locking mechanism that is operated by the key. Install that...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-25-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 998
Posted By Alpine06
Well I cannot help you with the electronic lock....

Well I cannot help you with the electronic lock. But yes I replaced my dead bolt and also adjusted the lower lock closing.
In your first picture you see the post that the door closes on (the lower...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-19-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 662
Posted By Alpine06
Hi Bill, You can change to the Xantrex freedom...

Hi Bill,
You can change to the Xantrex freedom 2012.
Easy install. Also have a look what remote display, if you have the “newer”model display it will plug right in.
Have a look at it p, you might...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-17-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,238
Posted By Alpine06
Ok this means your alternator is toast.

Ok this means your alternator is toast.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-17-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,238
Posted By Alpine06
So just one more open item. You measured the...

So just one more open item. You measured the DUVAC wire at 12.5v however the important thing to know is if there was voltage on the ignition (or key switch) wire ? It is next to the DUVAC terminal...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-16-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,238
Posted By Alpine06
Hi Mike, Wow what can I say. This is so typical...

Hi Mike,
Wow what can I say. This is so typical for the alpine community and one thing I like so much - everyone likes to offer help and advice and goes way beyond with drawings and detailed...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-14-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By Alpine06
What Andy said … however it is very easy to make...

What Andy said … however it is very easy to make more paint damage on the coach when the door comes loose.
Here my tip:
Have a helper so 2 are holding the door.
After you loosen the strut lift...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-14-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,238
Posted By Alpine06
Ok here the easy way. I assume you have a ...

Ok here the easy way.
I assume you have a volt meter. If not, get one, because it’s like living without a thermometer in your house lol.
Now set it to DC Voltage and place the probes on the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-05-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 516
Posted By Alpine06
Hi Dennis, Cascading is used to copy your...

Hi Dennis,
Cascading is used to copy your settings to a second (slave) inverter. I remember we talked and texted a couple of times early this year if I remember right.
So cascading should be off...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-07-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,926
Posted By Alpine06
Well when you wrote the original post I figured...

Well when you wrote the original post I figured that there was something else going on with your engine Temps.
No the fan will not say running after you shut the engine off like in a car. Your fan...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-05-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,926
Posted By Alpine06
My first check would be the belt tensioner, often...

My first check would be the belt tensioner, often a bearing goes out on them. Also check the serpentine belt for any indications of wear where you suspect something locking up. That will usually tear...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-28-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,243
Posted By Alpine06
What can I say, … We have a 2006 34FDDS and we...

What can I say, …
We have a 2006 34FDDS and we love it. However in the almost 3 years that we own it I listed over 40 projects completed. Now was all of that necessary- no! I had a crack in the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-20-2021, 05:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,990
Posted By Alpine06
I have replaced that dimmer switch as well with...

I have replaced that dimmer switch as well with one that works for LED lighting. On my 06 it is 120V. I suggest you triple check.
Stay safe
Jörg
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-15-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 960
Posted By Alpine06
Yes, absolutely! I had 2 cracks like that on...

Yes, absolutely!
I had 2 cracks like that on the driver side of my coach when I bought it and it repaired easily with fiberglass cloth and flexible epoxy.
I first got the pieces back down to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-11-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 33,526
Posted By Alpine06
So I installed my alternating DC-DC charger 2...

So I installed my alternating DC-DC charger 2 years ago and I placed a temperature switch and a manual enable switch in-between. I have to say that you are right, in most cases when I travel I have...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-11-2021, 08:32 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 33,526
Posted By Alpine06
I would double check if it is really installed...

I would double check if it is really installed this way.
Mine was not. The voltage sense was just ignition on and combined the batteries, the alternator has only 2 wires. My onboard voltage ( shown...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-10-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 33,526
Posted By Alpine06
Hi, So the isolator that you have has diodes...

Hi,
So the isolator that you have has diodes and they do have a voltage drop.
I recommend you take the isolator out as it is now obsolete. This way the alternator can see the correct voltage of...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-14-2021, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,676
Posted By Alpine06
Mine were also right hand thread on both sides. ...

Mine were also right hand thread on both sides.
No grease fitting. I actually don’t mind that.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-14-2021, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,676
Posted By Alpine06
Here some pics

Here some pics
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-14-2021, 07:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,676
Posted By Alpine06
On my 2006 I noticed considerably more steering...

On my 2006 I noticed considerably more steering corrections that I had to make after a 3000 mile trip. Further inspection showed play in the ball joint on the rear drag link. On the front one the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-12-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,772
Posted By Alpine06
To Solve this I simply installed an inline fuse...

To
Solve this I simply installed an inline fuse holder for $5 from
Amazon. I take the fuse out so it is disabled if I would need it I simply put the fuse in.
Jörg
PS: send me a note once you...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-23-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By Alpine06
My coach also has the scissor hydraulic slide and...

My coach also has the scissor hydraulic slide and I have the opposite problem if I hold the button it will close with a big WOM ... so I go half way, stop and start again.
I am sure it can be...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-23-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By Alpine06
Ok so I see you posted this twice now because you...

Ok so I see you posted this twice now because you did not get a response.
We alpine owners are somewhat different I guess and after browsing this forum for a while you will find out that there are...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-10-2021, 06:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,375
Posted By Alpine06
I did a very similar thing about 2 years ago just...

I did a very similar thing about 2 years ago just for piece of mind. A lot of work though.
I will put a second coat of Total Boat topside paint on this year.
What I really like is how easy it...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-07-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,163
Posted By Alpine06
I have my ZeroG 3 years now and it’s just like...

I have my ZeroG 3 years now and it’s just like new. I bought 2 more at Sam’s Club one day and they have a little bit nicer fittings on the end. Different brand but same concept.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-07-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,772
Posted By Alpine06
Great that you figured everything out and...

Great that you figured everything out and mastered this project yourself congratulations.
One question when you say the alternator put out 13.2V where did you measure that ? Or was that the voltage...
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