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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-06-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 23,476
Posted By RLKBOB
Same problem with an older 4500 Watt Onan (1995)....

Same problem with an older 4500 Watt Onan (1995). Here's my take on it. Exact same symptoms but no ckt board or codes. I thought my carb might have been gummed up because it had only 38 hours in 16...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-02-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By RLKBOB
The genny usually starts off the chassis battery....

The genny usually starts off the chassis battery. The chassis battery must have been a little low. Once you started the engine you had full voltage to the battery from the alternator, this is why the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-02-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By RLKBOB
Easiest way to tell if it's a drain on the...

Easiest way to tell if it's a drain on the battery or a bad battery is to just unhook the battery for a day or 2 then check the voltage. If the battery dies while just sitting there unhooked then...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-06-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,013
Posted By RLKBOB
My advice would be dont do it. They use too much...

My advice would be dont do it. They use too much propane and not enough storage capacity for propane on board. It will run cleaner but that is pretty much the only benefit.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-04-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By RLKBOB
Try lubricating all the pivot points, cycle it...

Try lubricating all the pivot points, cycle it and lube again while lubing it.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-04-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,171
Posted By RLKBOB
I had the same problem this summer with mine....

I had the same problem this summer with mine. Bought a 1995 with only 38 hours on the genny. I also replaced all the same stuff. The conclusion I came to was that the carb was probably partially...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-18-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,341
Posted By RLKBOB
If you dont have a sheet in a cupboard that lists...

If you dont have a sheet in a cupboard that lists all the specs you might be able to see it stamped on the side of the tanks. In the bay where the valves are for dumping the tanks on mine I can see...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-08-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 712
Posted By RLKBOB
i ASSUME YOU WERENT HOOKED UP TO SHORE POWER...

i ASSUME YOU WERENT HOOKED UP TO SHORE POWER SINCE YOUR BATTERY WAS DYINg(stupid caps). You didn't have your fridge on AC and run your batteries down thru the inverter did you?(almost did that but...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-05-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By RLKBOB
First: Have you pulled codes? How many miles on...

First: Have you pulled codes?
How many miles on it?
Plug wires would probably be a good idea if they are older.
Have you checked for a vacuum leak?
Have you verified what the timing is set at?
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-04-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,149
Posted By RLKBOB
There are many Trucks that would be capable of...

There are many Trucks that would be capable of pulling a 30 plus ft TT but with 3 toddlers are you sure you want to travel FULL TIME with toddlers in a TT? Whenever you are traveling you're all...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-03-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,788
Posted By RLKBOB
While in the UP go see Tequamenon Falls. Niagra...

While in the UP go see Tequamenon Falls. Niagra is the only water fall larger and there is the upper falls and at the lower falls you can row around in a boat and go swimming. There is a camp ground...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-01-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,278
Posted By RLKBOB
Another thing to look out for are panels that...

Another thing to look out for are panels that aren't UL approved. There are a lot of panels and other solar equipment on ebay that come from China and are not UL approved. Beware if you shop on ebay...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-01-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,746
Posted By RLKBOB
I gotta ask. Does the fridge have cooling fins in...

I gotta ask. Does the fridge have cooling fins in it like my norcold has in my 1995? Were the fins frosting up? We were just on vacation for 2 weeks and after about a week my fridge was getting a...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-13-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By RLKBOB
Did you check your water level in your...

Did you check your water level in your battery(ies)? Can you hear the converter humming when hooked to shore power? Maybe the ATS isn't switching from gen to shore power.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-13-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By RLKBOB
Another endorsement for fridge fan

After reading some of the threads recently about the fridges not cooling very well in this heat I went and checked mine and sure enough it wasn't as cold as it was in the spring. My coils are barely...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-13-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,018
Posted By RLKBOB
Good point. This is very common in cars and...

Good point. This is very common in cars and trucks also. The easiest way I've found to make sure all air is out of system is to install a flushing tee in one of the heater hoses and keep the cap off...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-12-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,071
Posted By RLKBOB
These fridges take a long time to get cold, a day...

These fridges take a long time to get cold, a day or 2. Leave it on elec and check it again tomorrow to see if it's cold. It's not like a res fridge that turns on and the fan immediately starts...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-12-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,018
Posted By RLKBOB
Not familiar with that specific gen but is there...

Not familiar with that specific gen but is there a cooling fan either pushing or pulling air across the radiator? If not I would add one. Also, where the temp sensor connects I'm assuming it screws...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-10-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 931
Posted By RLKBOB
Before doing this on a trip I would recommend...

Before doing this on a trip I would recommend doing a trial run to see how much juice the fridge pulls out of the batteries through the inverter and how much the alternator can keep up through the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-10-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 758
Posted By RLKBOB
On a car engine the battery is esentially only...

On a car engine the battery is esentially only needed to start the engine. Once its started the alternator provides the 12V needed to operate everything. The generator doesn't have an alternator,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-10-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,982
Posted By RLKBOB
The ATS is probably mounted to the back of the...

The ATS is probably mounted to the back of the breaker panel as you suspect, that's where it is on mine. I don't see how, if an ATS fails, it can cause both incoming power sources to be paralleled on...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-09-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By RLKBOB
Not familiar with 5th wheel wiring but I had a...

Not familiar with 5th wheel wiring but I had a similar problem on my straight truck, no running lights to the box. Turned out to be a bad light fixture. This one bad fixture caused an open ckt on the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-09-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 931
Posted By RLKBOB
As long as you aren't thinking you can power the...

As long as you aren't thinking you can power the inverter from the little wires feeding the trailer from the truck. An inverter that size should be wired to its battery bank with 2/0 or 4/0 cable and...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-08-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,666
Posted By RLKBOB
OK, now that I see what you're talking about I...

OK, now that I see what you're talking about I still don't think you will need a transfer switch. Even if you run all the loads through the controller so they can be metered the converter(battery...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-07-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,666
Posted By RLKBOB
NO. The RV gets 12V power from your 12V fuse...

NO. The RV gets 12V power from your 12V fuse panel.

I have the Sun Saver Duo. Didn't need the MPPT but did read up on it when I was assembling all my solar equipment.

All your 12V DC loads...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 07-07-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,676
Posted By RLKBOB
I agree it sounds like a carb issue. More than...

I agree it sounds like a carb issue. More than once I have worked on a small engine carb, put it all back together just to have to take it back apart to redo something. Luckily they are easy to work...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 07-01-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,912
Posted By RLKBOB
Blower motor relay went bad

Went to fill the fresh water tank at a friends yesterday(we have well water). Not one minute after turning the a/c on the fan just stopped dead. Figured I blew the fuse, no luck fuse was good....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-01-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,847
Posted By RLKBOB
Been teaching my 5 y/o twin grandsons the pee...

Been teaching my 5 y/o twin grandsons the pee outside for boys rule this year. We were up at our cabin in April and it took them a little bit to remember they didn't have to go to the outhouse just...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-19-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,314
Posted By RLKBOB
COBRA is usually over priced. You can usually...

COBRA is usually over priced. You can usually find a better deal with a little shopping around. I assume since you're talking about COBRA that you are no longer covered under any insurance by your...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-17-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 31,478
Posted By RLKBOB
From what I've read ALL group 27 batteries are...

From what I've read ALL group 27 batteries are around 100 AH. I recently replaced my original single gp 24 with (3) gp 27's(and 240 Watts of solar) and we have yet to run out of juice, even during a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-11-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 19,604
Posted By RLKBOB
Dont leave all your blinds open and walk around...

Dont leave all your blinds open and walk around naked in the MH like you're at home and/or have sex in full view of all passersby. This also includes not having sex with the blinds pulled but light...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-07-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,063
Posted By RLKBOB
Excellent point. All that wind made it 10 times...

Excellent point. All that wind made it 10 times worse, amazing how fast it went up with the wind fueling it. Just about everything in a MH or TT is already extremely flammable wind like that just...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-17-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,555
Posted By RLKBOB
I take one larger cooler(not extra large). I also...

I take one larger cooler(not extra large). I also freeze milk jugs of water to cool it down before loading it and then break some up when loading it for the trip. I also have a 5 qt ice cream jug in...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-17-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By RLKBOB
They're in the ashtray. At least that's where my...

They're in the ashtray. At least that's where my spare set was that I looked ALL OVER for for days. Just happened to pull out the ashtray to use the cup holder and saw them laying there. Of course I...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-10-2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,428
Posted By RLKBOB
You can't even walk around the bed in the...

You can't even walk around the bed in the bedroom.
I agree way too high. I just paid $6500 in Dec for a 95, 29 ft with 5,000 original miles. I would figure about $5k to $6k tops.

Good luck
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-02-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,399
Posted By RLKBOB
The bypass valves should be right by the water...

The bypass valves should be right by the water heater. My WH is in the rear pass side corner. To access the bypass valves I have to move the mattress in the rear bedroom, and reach through a hole in...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-30-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,647
Posted By RLKBOB
Have you tried turning the tstat switch off for a...

Have you tried turning the tstat switch off for a few minutes and back on again? When I first turned mine on ofter I got it and was going thru checking everything out the same thing happened to me. I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-28-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,665
Posted By RLKBOB
As stated above with no propane(either off or...

As stated above with no propane(either off or empty) and the furnace on the fan will run continuously. On mine the switch on the bottom goes to the left to turn the furnace off but it is VERY hard to...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-26-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,358
Posted By RLKBOB
I've never seen a problem with the fender mounted...

I've never seen a problem with the fender mounted TFI modules. The reason they moved them was because of premature failure of the dizzy mounted modules due to excessive heat. I've had plenty of dizzy...
Forum: Boondocking 04-26-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 61,954
Posted By RLKBOB
I asked about Ramsond a while ago cuz they "look"...

I asked about Ramsond a while ago cuz they "look" like you'd be dealing with a US company. Also I'm in Michigan and they supposedly are too. The feedback I got was not good. People weren't able to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-22-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,075
Posted By RLKBOB
Is the battery disconnect open? Is the main fuse...

Is the battery disconnect open? Is the main fuse from the house battery blown?
Forum: Going Green 04-19-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,068
Posted By RLKBOB
I only have 240 watts right now. I have another...

I only have 240 watts right now. I have another 85 watt panel for a total of 325 but I didn't have time to get it mounted before our maiden voyage. The 240 watts was plenty for us and they are flat...
Forum: Going Green 04-19-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,068
Posted By RLKBOB
They sound like a good way to go. I shopped...

They sound like a good way to go. I shopped around and got a good deal on some regular panels. Recently boondocked for a week and had a similar experience as you. Do you have an inverter? I have an...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-18-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,359
Posted By RLKBOB
You check the voltage from one battery terminal...

You check the voltage from one battery terminal to the electrolite in each cell.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-17-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,359
Posted By RLKBOB
No, they're not sealed. Just pop the cap off and...

No, they're not sealed. Just pop the cap off and check each cell with either a hydrometer or check actual voltage with a multimeter. Each cell will be a little over 2 volts. Wouldn't be able to check...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-17-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,359
Posted By RLKBOB
Its official, you guys were right. One cell was...

Its official, you guys were right. One cell was boiled out. There must've been a little acid left in the bottom because it still read 12.6 volts the same as the other 2 batteries. just spent the last...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-17-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,359
Posted By RLKBOB
I understand the possibility of it being a bad...

I understand the possibility of it being a bad battery but the voltage should def be lower considering the amount of acid it lost. Would it be more accurate to check the voltage in each cell?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-17-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,359
Posted By RLKBOB
Parallel. (3) 12 Volt batteries I wouldn't...

Parallel. (3) 12 Volt batteries

I wouldn't have thought I could boil out just one either. Full amps is only about 11.5 in full sunlight. Guess I need to check each cell and see if one is lower...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-17-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,359
Posted By RLKBOB
How can only one battery boil out?

Recently went on maiden voyage. Also just installed 240 Watts solar on roof with Morningstar SunSaver Duo charge controller and 3 new series 27 Batteries from Sam's. Xanstrex ProSine 1800 Watt...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,355
Posted By RLKBOB
I downloaded the full operator and service manual...

I downloaded the full operator and service manual online. Don't remember what site just did a search and found them.
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