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Gingerela · 09-12-2013, 05:13 PM

Thanks to all who chimed in. Don't know what I'd do without all your help. Off to get my battery watering system with renewed confidence!

User1011 · 09-12-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebrls

So I went and started the coach and on the dash bored screen it said " low voltage " the coach has only sat for 9 day's with all power off .
It started fine but I wandered why the low volt showed up ?
any idea's ?

thank's
mike

Went to the Hershey RV Show today and stopped at the Freightliner display booth. Spoke with Glen who is a tech support person out of Gaffney, SC. We asked him about the "low voltage" message on the screen. He said it was normal; that basically it happens because the unit has been in a 'sleep mode' and it is waking up. What it is doing is running a check through the on board computers. I am paraphrasing his remarks.

Also, we asked him about the lanyards in the front wheel wells for blowing down the air tanks-- He said that every six months you should pull them; that you should start the engine, air it up, turn the engine off and then go out and pull all the lanyards for between 10 and 15 seconds each. He said it is normal for a mist to come out but nothing more. He said if you see brownish water come out you need to have your air dryer serviced immediately.

Hope this helps !

mikebrls · 09-12-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LT

Went to the Hershey RV Show today and stopped at the Freightliner display booth. Spoke with Glen who is a tech support person out of Gaffney, SC. We asked him about the "low voltage" message on the screen. He said it was normal; that basically it happens because the unit has been in a 'sleep mode' and it is waking up. What it is doing is running a check through the on board computers. I am paraphrasing his remarks.

Also, we asked him about the lanyards in the front wheel wells for blowing down the air tanks-- He said that every six months you should pull them; that you should start the engine, air it up, turn the engine off and then go out and pull all the lanyards for between 10 and 15 seconds each. He said it is normal for a mist to come out but nothing more. He said if you see brownish water come out you need to have your air dryer serviced immediately.

Hope this helps !

Thank you

mikebrls · 09-12-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pjohnmiller

I have Penzoil 10w30 but on the bottle it says (for gas engines). I was afraid to use it. Does it have to be diesel oil or is this ok?

use diesel oil it has higher cleaning agents in it for the dirty diesel motor's.

Berlin Kid · 09-12-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebrls

use diesel oil it has higher cleaning agents in it for the dirty diesel motor's.

I just changed mine and used Valvoline Supreme Blue 10W50. This is the Cummins recommended oil for the Diesel engine and is higher rated that the recommended oil for the Cummins ONAN generator. Bought my filters online from the Cummins ONAN website. Two oil filters, fuel filter, and air cleaner element was $78 shipped.

Gropler · 09-12-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Redridge

I put one in under the bed where the transfer switch is located (via metal brackets I made). I wired it so that that it protects against shore and generator surges/drops (after the transfer switch). I mounted the remote display on the side of the bed facing the hallway so I can see the status on all the time... Its a great way to know what is happening with the incoming power as well as the load it is using. Glad I spent the money on this one... BTW, on my unit, I existing cable was long enough to attach the suppressor without adding new cable.

When using your permanent inline surge protector can you hook up to 30a and have it still work? My extension cord version for 50a will not allow me to hook up to a 30a park as it says the power on one line is off. Kind of a problem when there is only 30 avail.....

J Walker · 09-12-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Berlin Kid

I just changed mine and used Valvoline Supreme Blue 10W50. This is the Cummins recommended oil for the Diesel engine and is higher rated that the recommended oil for the Cummins ONAN generator.

My manual specifies 15W 40 or 10W 40 and lower weights can be used at lower temperatures.

Berlin Kid · 09-12-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by J Walker

My manual specifies 15W 40 or 10W 40 and lower weights can be used at lower temperatures.

My bad... 15W-40

Gingerela · 09-12-2013, 09:29 PM

Can someone tell me what 'lanyards' you are referring to? I have no idea what they look like, what they do, or where they're located. I am going to have to start a journey to keep up with all the maintenance stuff. I sure do feel clueless!

tcopeland · 09-12-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gingerela

Can someone tell me what 'lanyards' you are referring to? I have no idea what they look like, what they do, or where they're located. I am going to have to start a journey to keep up with all the maintenance stuff. I sure do feel clueless!

Lanyards are used to dump water from the air tanks. They are located in the front wheel wells. You have to turn the front wheels all the way to the left (dump the left). Turn all the way to the right to dump the right.

This is only needed every six months so you've got a ways to go.

This will be covered in "Camp Freightliner". Believe you said you were going in an earlier thread.

Indy1951 · 09-13-2013, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gropler

When using your permanent inline surge protector can you hook up to 30a and have it still work? My extension cord version for 50a will not allow me to hook up to a 30a park as it says the power on one line is off. Kind of a problem when there is only 30 avail.....

I have hooked up to 15 and 30 with no problems.

et_ky · 09-13-2013, 06:12 AM

SAS-45aA or SAS-50A , think these have a good temp range. 45 comes on(closes) at 107, off (opens) at 86. 50 comes on at 107 and off at 95. cost about 12 dollars company is in mass. just google my fan would run almost all time or at least till outside temp would go below 77 degrees

et_ky · 09-13-2013, 06:30 AM

I have a 33.1, is anyone having a low voltage message on their jacks after setting a couple of days when you retract them? all batteries are showing full charge.

ChallengerRN · 09-13-2013, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by et_ky

I have a 33.1, is anyone having a low voltage message on their jacks after setting a couple of days when you retract them? all batteries are showing full charge.

If you let the coach run for 30 seconds or so that light should go out. This is a safety factor built in by Freightliner I think