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Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-03-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,845
Posted By ruffian
I haven't removed the jacks yet but it looks like...

I haven't removed the jacks yet but it looks like the hydraulic supply line on the drivers side blew out & the passenger side couldn't handle the weight of the rear of the MH and the lower seal gave...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-02-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,845
Posted By ruffian
Leveling Jacks

Everyone knows that maybe we shouldn't depend on our jacks when we need to crawl under our coaches. I know too and this time I used the levelers with jack stands ready to put under coach. As I...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 08-26-2023, 05:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 266
Posted By ruffian
Web page problem

I open IRV2 and the Home page appears. When I click on the other items on that line, Forums, RV Forums, Owners Forum and so on, the Home screen stays on screen and the other selected items appear on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-23-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,753
Posted By ruffian
Waste

Seems to me that a RV owner would know how long his Black tank will last before filling.



Improper dumping is bad but planning ahead should include an available dump station when you think...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-10-2021, 05:40 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,902
Posted By ruffian
I would use an extension cord into the house,...

I would use an extension cord into the house, split the 50 A, and plug in extension cords. Don't screw with the house wiring or the power grid.


Finally, if your Gen hooks up to the Grid, your...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-05-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 27,728
Posted By ruffian
As the smart guy said, check your dipstick tube. ...

As the smart guy said, check your dipstick tube. A 1/2 inch change in length of the dipstick tube would show a several quart loss of oil. As I remember from my 8.3, a 1/2 inch would be about 6-7...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 11-05-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By ruffian
A loose nut on the ground side will cause all...

A loose nut on the ground side will cause all kinds of weird, sometimes intermittent, problems.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-24-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,843
Posted By ruffian
Starting fluid

I know my question is a little off track but I am curious about the starting fluid in the crankcase.


Starting fluids have a low flash point and evaporate very quickly. If I read correctly, the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-27-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,027
Posted By ruffian
Hot skin

Another common cause of "hot skin" is if the Black/White wires are reversed at a recepticle. The hot skin will only show up when an appliance plugged into the reversed recepticle is turned on.
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 05-16-2021, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By ruffian
Allison oil level

This is a real newbie question. What shifter buttons do I press to check the oil level in the transmission? I have run the search thing several times and read thru the Allison Manual. No luck so I...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-16-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,297
Posted By ruffian
50A power cord

Most of the cords sold at the businesses listed above are protected by a PVC outer sheath.. When the cord gets cold, the cord doesn't bend well to put away in locker. The PVC cords are inexpensive...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-26-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,625
Posted By ruffian
another opinion

On my Phaeton, I have the block heater switch like so many others.

To clarify the power type; the switch in the dash is a 12V switch which operates a 12V relay that closes it's contacts, then...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-28-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,750
Posted By ruffian
Mudflaps

I needed a new mudflap a couple years ago and having more energy than money, I wanted to make my own. My existing flap also had a chrome center spelling out "Monaco".


A good source of mudflap...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-28-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,125
Posted By ruffian
Propane tank

My Brother-in-Law went to town in his two door, soft-top Jeep. He had his 20# BBQ bottle in the rear. He had his wife and two daughters with him.

This was winter time and cold. Below...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-28-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,229
Posted By ruffian
Lots of repeat questions, but do the answers stay...

Lots of repeat questions, but do the answers stay the same?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-11-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,904
Posted By ruffian
The best answer to the back problem I could come...

The best answer to the back problem I could come up with is still a poor solution.


Harbor Freight sells a rubber floor mat, used for standing on cement floors. The mat is thin so a little...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 10-01-2020, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 684
Posted By ruffian
Where are those codes?

A couple days ago, still 40 miles from home, and my Cat 350 HP running smooth, the dash computer flashed "check engine". I pulled off the highway and walked around the MH. Nothing obvious like...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-22-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,175
Posted By ruffian
Macerator

I just installed a macerater pump in my wet-bay. Over the years I have used the pump many times, mostly in places where the dump spot was a long distance from my rig. Moochdocking for example where...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-21-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 471
Posted By ruffian
Dingy

Any thoughts on the new Ford Bronco as a Dingy?
:popcorn:
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 06-27-2020, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,222
Posted By ruffian
Macerator

Jabsco Pumps have a full line of macerator pumps. From 12 V to 120 V.


Jabsco pumps are available from Amazon.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-26-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,633
Posted By ruffian
I think the company name of the outfit which cut...

I think the company name of the outfit which cut the metal and put together the Kit was "TexWin" out of Arkansas.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-19-2020, 05:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,633
Posted By ruffian
Carport

The carport dimensions are 45' long, 18' wide & the legs are 14' high, the height at the peak is 17'. The pad is 70' X 14' inside the ties.


The area where we placed the pad is fairly level but...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-18-2020, 04:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,633
Posted By ruffian
Carport

This is not about a project on the Phaeton but is about a project for the Phaeton.


New overhead protection. Much less sunburn of the painted exterior and of course it will minimize hail damage....
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-27-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By ruffian
I am probably in Left field with my response but...

I am probably in Left field with my response but since you mention the furnace, are you trying to get the "heat pump" in the A.C. to produce heat?



In my coach the A.C's won't start if the...
Forum: Full-Timers 04-30-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,915
Posted By ruffian
If my Norcold doors are left ajar, the reefer...

If my Norcold doors are left ajar, the reefer beeps until the doors are closed.
Forum: Full-Timers 04-29-2020, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,915
Posted By ruffian
The Beep

My reefer beeps when the door isn't closed completely.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-22-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,117
Posted By ruffian
Rust remover

The name of the tool is a "needle gun". Great tool for rust removal but can damage thin metal.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-17-2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 600
Posted By ruffian
2007 Phaeton

Is 2007 close enough? We like ours a lot. Only owned it a few months when the Virus shut down much of the country. We had a couple of local trips and everything went well. The Tiffin seems to be...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-13-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By ruffian
You caught me. My meter was fluctuating between...

You caught me. My meter was fluctuating between 0.01 and 0.FL. I was looking at the lack of current draw when the solenoid activated and the 0.FL. Both indicating an open circuit. I didn't think...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-11-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By ruffian
When the ignition key was turned on, the heater...

When the ignition key was turned on, the heater solenoid, on the manifold, activated, passing current to the heater coil side but the line voltage was not effected.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-10-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By ruffian
Inlet Air Heater

My Cat C-7 pre-heat is a problem. Reading the forum I see my problem doesn't seem to be unique, but I see no solutions.


I don't have a schematic for my engine so am doing some trial & error...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-28-2020, 05:34 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 30,201
Posted By ruffian
Drive shaft disconnect

I had one installed on a 2005 Dodge Dakota. Used it for 3 - 4 years and never a problem. It was a good unit.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-12-2020, 05:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,867
Posted By ruffian
Is it possible that the tank was filled faster...

Is it possible that the tank was filled faster than the overflow could handle which created more pressure in the tank than it was designed to handle. This would split the freshwater tank split.

...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-12-2020, 05:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,867
Posted By ruffian
Is it possible that the tank was filled faster...

Is it possible that the tank was filled faster than the overflow could handle which created more pressure in the tank than it was designed to handle. This would split the freshwater tank split.

...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-09-2020, 05:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,025
Posted By ruffian
I did get the furnace to run. I opened some...

I did get the furnace to run. I opened some panels to get access to the rear of the furnace. My concern was that the control board might be bad. Being hard of hearing, I couldn't hear if the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-05-2020, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,914
Posted By ruffian
I will have to check out the heater situation. I...

I will have to check out the heater situation. I haven't used the block heater but I wait for the dash indicator go out before trying the starter.



As for extended cranking times: On a 70 +...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-04-2020, 06:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,914
Posted By ruffian
No knock or smoke. After the engine cranks for a...

No knock or smoke. After the engine cranks for a bit, time depends on how long since the last start, the engine cranking get easier, like it is getting a little fuel, for 1 - 2 seconds and it starts...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-03-2020, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,914
Posted By ruffian
Restart old Thread - C7 Cat

I am a new Tiffin owner and have tried to read thru the old forum threads. Pretty good reading actually but takes a lot of evenings.


One thread that caught my eye concerned the Cat C7 engine...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-23-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,944
Posted By ruffian
White spots

"Blushing Laquer". If you google this, there are a few cures for your problem. As someone else said, it is a problem caused by moisture. In the past, before I learned about chemical cures, I...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-23-2020, 06:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,372
Posted By ruffian
On my 07 Phaeton, there is a plug at the rear of...

On my 07 Phaeton, there is a plug at the rear of the coach inside the double swinging doors.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-22-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,809
Posted By ruffian
I posted photos of my repair in the "Tiffin...

I posted photos of my repair in the "Tiffin Owner's" forum, "Shower Door".


The cost was just a couple bucks for a piece of aluminum 3/4" angle.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-22-2020, 07:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 460
Posted By ruffian
Shower Door

I saw a thread discussing this problem from last year. Having a possible solution, I am posting my post to the old thread and also a couple photos.


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272949


Shower door
We...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-21-2020, 07:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,809
Posted By ruffian
Shower door

We just bought a 2007 Phaeton with the shower door problem. Our shower is a corner affair with two glass panels and a door in the middle.


The panels adjacent to the door are mounted on a 45...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-14-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 949
Posted By ruffian
Auto roof vents

My Phaeton has 3 powered, auto-on and auto-open/close Fan Tastic vents.


I want to cover the vents with Camco roof vent covers.


My question is, with the Camco coveres in installed, will the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-12-2020, 03:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By ruffian
The coach has been in my driveway 11 days so far...

The coach has been in my driveway 11 days so far and I am still exploring. Thanks for the response.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-11-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By ruffian
Phaeton Heater Vents

In my recently acquired Phaeton 40, I have 2 propane furnaces.


Does anyone know if Tiffin ran any hot air vents into the water locker area?


There seem to be warm air vents running thru all...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-06-2020, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,025
Posted By ruffian
7 days

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271595
The Phaeton has been in the driveway 7 days so far and a lot of things done. I was looking for a few projects when I bought the bus and haven't been disappointed. Actually the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-06-2020, 07:32 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 33,986
Posted By ruffian
271584 The photo is my answer to the...

271584


The photo is my answer to the compressor problem. These are parts I had laying around, so free so far.


This affair plugs into the onboard air system, which has more than a 2 gal....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-01-2020, 11:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,845
Posted By ruffian
Glass & Labor totaled about $2000. A local glass...

Glass & Labor totaled about $2000. A local glass shop took care of it for me. "Kind of".
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-01-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 857
Posted By ruffian
Thumbs up 2002 Diplomat

Pushed my luck leveling where I shouldn't have. Windshield cracked right before my eyes. Put in new seals with the new glass.



Couple 1000 miles later the upper left corner of windshield...
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