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Posted By Mothership

Thanks Gaff! I’ll try to figure out how to do...

Thanks Gaff!
I’ll try to figure out how to do that.

Mike

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

11-13-2017, 04:47 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 795

Posted By Mothership

RESOLVED! I found the porch light hot wire...

RESOLVED!
I found the porch light hot wire coming off the back of the Spyder control module in the bedroom. Gotta love Tiffin, all the wires are marked!

Tapped into the porch light wire and ran...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

11-12-2017, 02:59 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 795

Posted By Mothership

Hi Dan, thanks! I️ should have been more...

Hi Dan, thanks!
I️ should have been more detailed.

The first strip I️ did wire to the amber light circuit and it’s works great!

The second strip I️ want to come on with the porch light. That...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

11-12-2017, 11:46 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 795

Posted By Mothership

Thanks TechDad! I️ neglected to mention that...

Thanks TechDad!
I️ neglected to mention that our motorhome has the Spyder switching system. The wire coming off the back of the multiple switch panel is a single wire about the size of a 18ga. ...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

11-11-2017, 07:40 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 795

Posted By Mothership

Porch Light Wires

2016 Allegro 36LA:

Does anybody out there know where the porch light wires run? I️ installed a LED strip under the steps and would like that strip to come on with the porch light.

Thank you,...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

08-07-2017, 11:42 PM

Replies: 358

Sticky: Important Links -- Tiffin Mods and Upgrades - Post 'em here

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Posted By Mothership

Thanks Mike, great description on the install. ...

Thanks Mike, great description on the install.
I ordered the cup holders today from Amazon and will follow your process.

Mike

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

08-05-2017, 02:44 AM

Replies: 358

Sticky: Important Links -- Tiffin Mods and Upgrades - Post 'em here

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Posted By Mothership

What a great idea and finished job! I have a few...

What a great idea and finished job! I have a few questions;
Did you have to modify the cup holders at all?
Did you remove the panels to install the cup holders?
How did you mark the...

08-14-2013, 11:06 AM

Replies: 4

Rear Sway Bar Bushings

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Posted By Mothership

Rear Sway Bar Bushings

Wow! Just replaced the rear sway bar bushings before our last trip. What a difference! Best $50.00 spent on maintenance so far. Hard to believe two pieces of plastic could make such a difference....

06-14-2012, 07:49 AM

Replies: 13

New to Me, 2000 Winnebago 31B

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Posted By Mothership

Welcome! Looks much like our 99 Adventurer. The...

Welcome! Looks much like our 99 Adventurer. The dinette and sink are reversed. The clock is even the same! Our rig sat for a few years also and had the same mileage. Our first purchase was tires and...

06-06-2012, 10:07 AM

Replies: 6

steps won't come down

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Posted By Mothership

Including the above great suggestions, check and...

Including the above great suggestions, check and make sure the step grounds are clean and all fuses in the circuit are good. Any chance they got damaged? A bent mechanism will cause cause binding.

08-24-2011, 10:21 PM

Replies: 4

My auto step

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Posted By Mothership

Sounds to me that you may be having a battery...

Sounds to me that you may be having a battery problem and there isn't enough power in the battery to operate your steps fully. Have your batterys checked to see if they are at full power.
Another...

08-18-2011, 12:06 AM

Replies: 11

steps

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Posted By Mothership

My mistake, the steps may run off the vehicle...

My mistake, the steps may run off the vehicle battery (mine does) and not the house battery's, so check your vehicle battery too! Sorry.....

08-18-2011, 12:03 AM

Replies: 11

steps

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Posted By Mothership

Look for: Binding or bent components of the...

Look for:
Binding or bent components of the steps.
Bad or dirty electrical connections, switches and grounds.
Bad magnet switch on the screen door, if your rig has one.
Mounting bolts are secure...

07-02-2011, 10:09 AM

Replies: 7

Installing towel racks

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Posted By Mothership

Hi!!! Welcome to the forum! Our rig has...

Hi!!! Welcome to the forum!
Our rig has indents in the shower stall that will allow a towel bar to rest in. Not sure about the newer models. Have fun in your travels!

05-21-2011, 10:05 AM

Replies: 42

Speed!!

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Posted By Mothership

Another issue is see if your tow vehicle has...

Another issue is see if your tow vehicle has suggested tow speed. Our tow vehicle manufacturer suggest a max. of 60mph.

Forum: Just Conversation

05-17-2011, 08:33 PM

Replies: 52

Rocky Point MEXICO????

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Posted By Mothership

Just got back from 10 days in Mexico in the area...

Just got back from 10 days in Mexico in the area of Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada. Came back with our heads intact, and never even heard one gun shot. We will be going back in July. It's sad there...

Forum: Just Conversation

04-26-2011, 07:18 PM

Replies: 52

Rocky Point MEXICO????

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Posted By Mothership

......wow.........sad..........

......wow.........sad..........

Forum: Just Conversation

04-24-2011, 01:19 PM

Replies: 52

Rocky Point MEXICO????

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Posted By Mothership

Consider this....

Consider this. https://www.dissidentvoice.org/2011/02/is-mexico-safer-than-the-u-s/ (https://www.irv2.com/forums/dissidentvoice.org/2011/02/is-mexico-safer-than-the-u-s/).
We have been down the Baja...

03-25-2011, 04:13 PM

Replies: 4

Thermo Switch

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Posted By Mothership

Thanks everybody for the reply's! I found the...

Thanks everybody for the reply's! I found the switch I was looking for on line from Senasys - (https://senasys.com/2511Options.php#B502). I plan on adding a computer cooling fan to the back of our...

03-24-2011, 08:45 PM

Replies: 4

Thermo Switch

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Posted By Mothership

Thermo Switch

Somebody out there in RV land posted a thread and picture of a thermo disk?? switch to turn on/off the auxiliary fans for their refrigerator. Anybody have any info. on the switch?:confused:

Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum

07-02-2010, 12:32 AM

Replies: 13

Handling question

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Posted By Mothership

Adding a toad is not changing the weight but I...

Adding a toad is not changing the weight but I wonder if towing changes the air flow over and around your motorhome. That's a good question!!

Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum

07-01-2010, 10:39 PM

Replies: 3

How Hot is Hot?

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Posted By Mothership

My temp. gauge is the same way, goes to mid range...

My temp. gauge is the same way, goes to mid range and stays. Love my Scangauge :thumb:. Thanks for the replys!

Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum

07-01-2010, 07:31 PM

Replies: 3

How Hot is Hot?

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Posted By Mothership

How Hot is Hot?

What would be considered "normal running temperature" for a 99 Ford V10. At what temp. would the engine be getting hot? I have a Scangauge 2 and the engine is running between 196 degrees and the...

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

06-12-2010, 09:28 PM

Replies: 5

Brake Buddy Adjustment

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Posted By Mothership

Hi Tx! I use a Brake Buddy and tow a Saturn Vue...

Hi Tx! I use a Brake Buddy and tow a Saturn Vue at about 4800lbs. I started out with the sensitivity at 4 but took it down to 3. It seemed that the BB would activate and pull on our motorhome...

05-27-2010, 11:23 AM

Replies: 12

Advice on older motor home purchase

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Posted By Mothership

Hi Misslou: Our motorhome sat for 9 years before...

Hi Misslou: Our motorhome sat for 9 years before we bought it. After 3 years and trips through California and Oregon it all works great. I agree with Homer, get all the services done, buy new tires,...

10-13-2009, 04:12 PM

Replies: 12

Tire inflation air compressor

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Posted By Mothership

I agree with Bruce H; I too have bought a less...

I agree with Bruce H; I too have bought a less expensive tank type compressor and it is now it's in my garage.:banghead: Spend your hard earned bucks on a tankless compressor that will go at least...

10-06-2009, 07:27 PM

Replies: 12

Tire inflation air compressor

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Posted By Mothership

Check out the Air Lift air compressor. It's...

Check out the Air Lift air compressor. It's pricy, but works VERY well. It comes will all the fittings, extra hose, gauges and is a very small unit that is easy on storage space.

10-02-2009, 10:17 PM

Replies: 16

This is the scariest thing ever

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Posted By Mothership

I think smlranger has the best idea of a early...

I think smlranger has the best idea of a early detection and extinguisher system. By the time you clear the vehicle of loved ones and pets, try to salvage any personal items and possibly un-hook...

08-26-2009, 03:17 PM

Replies: 14

LED Lights

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Posted By Mothership

Thanks Homer: Funny you mentioned that...I was...

Thanks Homer: Funny you mentioned that...I was doing the same research and read the same thing. The red/amber bulbs are much easier to find!

08-25-2009, 06:03 PM

Replies: 14

LED Lights

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Posted By Mothership

Thanks everybody for the reply's. Here in...

Thanks everybody for the reply's. Here in California Auto Zone doesn't have a great selection of LED's especially in the white color. Also tried Pep Boys, Kragen and Napa. I will try some of the...

08-24-2009, 05:09 PM

Replies: 14

LED Lights

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Posted By Mothership

LED Lights

I'm looking for any info on changing the red and amber marker lights on the top, front and back of our MH to LED's. I've converted the side marker lights but the top lights are recessed in the...

08-23-2009, 11:15 PM

Replies: 2

Some good news for a new RVer

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Posted By Mothership

It's great to see somebody being grateful,...

It's great to see somebody being grateful, thankful and humble because of a roof over her head, a refrigerator, and a place to read her books. What a great success story. God Bless the person who...

06-28-2009, 01:40 PM

Replies: 2

No brake lights

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Posted By Mothership

What year, make and model rig do you have?:blush:

What year, make and model rig do you have?:blush:

05-23-2009, 10:25 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 1,023

Posted By Mothership

We got him as a rescue. You can really see the...

We got him as a rescue. You can really see the lab in his face, tail and chest but the short legs and long body is all doxie! He's a great little dog...loves his people!

05-18-2009, 09:19 AM

Replies: 7

Views: 1,023

Posted By Mothership

Thanks Dirk and wa8yxm for the reply. Yes, our...

Thanks Dirk and wa8yxm for the reply. Yes, our rig is a Ford F-53 with the stop/turn bulb being a double filament. I like the idea of the diode since the wire is loomed in and ran to the back. I...

05-17-2009, 04:24 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 1,023

Posted By Mothership

Hi Paul: I don't think I was very clear, sorry...

Hi Paul:
I don't think I was very clear, sorry about that. The new LED turn signal lights I installed are on the side of our rig just in back of the rear duals. Ours is a older model MH that has...

05-17-2009, 12:38 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 1,023

Posted By Mothership

LED's Wired Wrong

After installing and wiring LED turn lights on the side of our rig I found the lights not only come on with the turn signal:), but it also comes on with the brake lights:nonono:. I found the...

04-04-2009, 06:20 PM

Replies: 5

MH Engine Noise Reduction

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Posted By Mothership

Take a look at Dynamat from auto stereo stores or...

Take a look at Dynamat from auto stereo stores or there is sound barrier material at Lowe's and Home Depot.

04-02-2009, 08:30 AM

Replies: 11

Logic/Assumptions correct?

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Posted By Mothership

Sorry...I just re-read Fossilhog and your last...

Sorry...I just re-read Fossilhog and your last posts.:blush: You are on the right track with the relay.

04-02-2009, 08:26 AM

Replies: 11

Logic/Assumptions correct?

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Posted By Mothership

You might need to install a relay between the fan...

You might need to install a relay between the fan and the lighted switch. Fans, because being motor driven pull a lot of amps. As the motors get older and dirtier around the armature they will also...