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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-11-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 267
Posted By ProjectPro
My bad

Iola, KS. Guess my old man brain got sidetracked by the "I " and "A" in Iola.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-10-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 267
Posted By ProjectPro
NSA Ready Brute Refurb

I just wanted to give kudos to NSA. I vaguely remembered that they would inspect and refurb their products, so I called them up. They told me to send it in, and they would inspect, repair if...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-13-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By ProjectPro
Correction on Switch

Terminals 1 and 6 can't be used for this application, since they connect to the pole terminals (2 and 5 respectively) when the switch is in the middle. Probably possible to make it a bottom off,...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-12-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By ProjectPro
Troubleshooting this problem

Finally returned to this problem. I took screws out of the panel, and was able to pull one of the switches out. These are held in the panel by plastic springy holders built into the side of the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By ProjectPro
Fixed It

Thanks to DS and Ray. Both replies helped. The PTL Engr video showed me how the channel goes in, and of course Ray was right that I didn't need the glass parts.

I dug out the old channel. It was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-22-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By ProjectPro
Preliminary Resolution

Got a mobile tech out and he manhandled the generator by hefting it up and pushing it in a little, which stopped the completely stuck problem. Then I liberally sprayed the slides with CRC PTFE lube,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-21-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By ProjectPro
Sliding Window in Screen Door Pops Out

I think I read something about this problem a while back, but my search term skills are not the best and I can't find it.


The horizontally-sliding glass on my screen door (open when using both...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-14-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By ProjectPro
Oops

It's the OUTER part of the slide device that appears to be too far back, not the inner part. The inner part appears to be secured to the slide frame.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-14-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By ProjectPro
One more thing

Forgot to mention - I borrowed the park manager to hold down the lever, to no effect. He thinks the lever in question looks like the ones that allow you to remove a drawer completely, so probably...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-14-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By ProjectPro
Pictures of problem generator slide

Good point - a picture is worth, well, you know the cliche.

I noticed something in the pictures. Like a drawer slide mechanism, it has two parts, and inner part and an outer part, but two sets on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-13-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By ProjectPro
Generator Stuck in out position

I have a QD7500. It slides out the front of the coach for inspection and service. In October the slide was difficult to operate, and a mobile tech (who was there for a different problem) sprayed...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-23-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 195
Posted By ProjectPro
Travel'r Control Cable

My Travel'r for DirecTV failed after 7 years. I had a new one installed, and noticed that it had a ton of extra control cable between the control box and the antenna. I contacted Wineguard to ask...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-25-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By ProjectPro
Z-woof, I'm thinking that something similar has...

Z-woof, I'm thinking that something similar has happened in my case. I was at the coach today with my new cable, and after looking at the new cable I think that had the old one broken, the remains...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-22-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By ProjectPro
Hint, please

Dan,

Thanks for the answer. I crawled around under the coach and can't find anything that looks like a latch release.

I got a replacement cable from Tiffin, and was surprised that it is only...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-23-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By ProjectPro
Generator Unlatch Cable Not Working

When I got the coach back from Lazy Days this March, a comment on the work order said the mechanic had to access the generator slide latch (for dash air conditioning work) from underneath the coach....
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-23-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By ProjectPro
Update

Jerhofer - that would be the optimum cause.

DRM901 - Went to the coach today. Here's what my switch panel looks like. The fan switches are the two on the top left. Also, the other picture shows a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-19-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By ProjectPro
Good Suggestions

Thanks DRM901. I'm pretty good with a meter, having held a first class radiotelephone license back in the day. But I'm not so swift at accessing all the nooks and crannies. If I've led a good,...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-19-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 333
Posted By ProjectPro
Great Resource!

Thanks, DRM901! I hadn't seen that reference before. It gets its own notebook, and I'll send a copy to a local RV tech who I'll bet hasn't seen it either.


Going to the coach next week and I'll...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-18-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By ProjectPro
Phaeton Convienience ("dash") Fans Not Working

MY Phaeton has a fan mounted on either side of the windshield. A couple of years ago the passenger side quit working. Last year the driver side quit. The fans are fused in the compartment below the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-18-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 333
Posted By ProjectPro
2005 Phaeton Blend Door Stuck on Hot

My dash heat/vent acts as if it is on the "hottest" (full clockwise) setting, regardless of where the knob is set. The knob also doesn't have the full adjustment range. I'm thinking of a control...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-27-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,844
Posted By ProjectPro
Water drains from bowl

I also have a 300. This year it has started slowly draining the residual water from flushing, and I have to use more water than before when prefilling the bowl before using it. I read a lot of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-01-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By ProjectPro
Here's the Fix

Sorry I forgot to close out this issue. I ordered the switch from Ramco and received it promptly. Unfortunately, the old switch had two guide strips ("tabs" in Ramco terminology), while the new one...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-10-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 224
Posted By ProjectPro
Relay for Yellow Over-Cab Light

The 5 overhead lights on the front of my Phaeton are out. When I was first troubleshooting the problem, I removed and reinstalled the fuse in one of the Freightliner fuse blocks and the lights...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-10-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By ProjectPro
Problem Resolved

I just wanted to report my fix for this problem, and add some of what I learned doing it. I made three new pin and wire assemblies (2 for the driver side and 1 for the passenger side, and replaced...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-04-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By ProjectPro
Good Start

Thanks, Dawg. I picked up the extractor you linked at Advantage Auto, and ordered a Knoweasy crimper from Amazon. I'll wait until I extract a pin before I get replacements, just to be sure I get...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-02-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By ProjectPro
Replacing Pins on Slideout Controller Board Connector

I couldn't retract my front drivers side slide when leaving our last campground. In the process of isolating the problem, two of the small control wires (one from each side's connector) broke off at...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-09-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By ProjectPro
Sticky Movement Ramco mirror (maybe a 6000 series)

My left mirror acts stuck. The remote switch wouldn't move it, so I manually pushed the glass and it moved smoothly. Then the remote switch worked just a little, then the control wouldn't move at...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-01-2022, 06:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By ProjectPro
Dining Chairs

Our coach came with 2 folding and 2 regular chairs. We keep the folding chairs under the bed, and use the 2 regular chairs a lot. They have become uncomfortable to sit on for more than a few...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-01-2022, 05:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,630
Posted By ProjectPro
TST Saved My Butt

When I was still getting used to my RediBrute brake system, I misinstalled the steel cable between car and hitch. The cable was tighter than it should have been, and the car's brake was dragging. I...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-01-2022, 04:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,904
Posted By ProjectPro
One Gallon Tank

I use a one gallon (4 pound) tank. I usually top it off when I fill the coach's 20 gallon built-in tank, usually at Tractor Supply or Pilot/Flying J. I can't remember running out, but I carry a...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-01-2022, 04:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,676
Posted By ProjectPro
Does A/C Shroud Color Matter?

A buddy of mine told me that white AC shrouds are better than black ones in very hot areas, such as summers in the USA Southwest. Although it sounds plausible, it seems more likely that the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-28-2022, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,137
Posted By ProjectPro
Hope this is still On Topic

Mike,

My Tiffin is a year older than yours. Mine has separate thermostats for the front and rear heat pump / LP heater (each thermostat controls one heat pump and one LP heater). As far as I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-27-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,137
Posted By ProjectPro
Replace one or both - Decision time

We're facing similar choices after our rear heat pump seized last night. Camping World has the Mach 10 on sale now, and I'll drop by tomorrow to see if they have it in stock, and if they can get it...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-27-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Posted By ProjectPro
Replaced the 2000

I decided to replace the old one. I've had it a couple of weeks and am glad I made that choice. Thanks to those who advised.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-31-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By ProjectPro
Finished This Project!

After a lot of measuring and reviewing product dimensions, I was fairly sure it was a Series 32. I found a package with the frame, motor, control module, light, wiring harness and light on Amazon...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-24-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Posted By ProjectPro
Splendide 2000s --> 2200XCD?

CW has the vented combo for $1350 + installation. I like my 2000s, except that the permanent press button won't stay in (which means no cool down cycle). It looks to me that the 2200 has a perm...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-10-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By ProjectPro
Which Kwikee Steps to order?

I accidently lowered my coach when the Kwikee steps were out and the steps came down on an external portable aluminum step. I raised the coach right away, but after that they have been slow to...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-04-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 458
Posted By ProjectPro
Here are pix of mine

Called Tiffin service, and the tech said that since I can't see any screws it must be self-adhesive surface mount. I tried to pry off the bracket, but it ain't budging. I'm thinking of using a heat...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-31-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 458
Posted By ProjectPro
Same Problem

My QDH just failed state inspection because of this. Know where to get a replacement assembly? I haven't checked out the mounting yet - I'm guessing that I get to the back of the lamp assembly by...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-17-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By ProjectPro
Resolution of this problem

I got a quote from Camping World that was about $1,500 less than my trusted shop, so I pulled the trigger on that deal. I have removed the decorative wood panels from the doors and will get them...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-12-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By ProjectPro
OK, so the Norcold is 16 years old

Guess my fix-it guy isn't quite as objective as I thought. When I picked up the coach today, he gave me a quote for a new Norcold 1210, $6,000 installed, including removing and reinstalling a side...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-11-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By ProjectPro
Biscuit - the (new) fans are running now. The...

Biscuit - the (new) fans are running now. The tech also added a temporary additional fan blowing up the stack, with no help. I haven't gotten the coach back, but on my last trip the freezer would...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-11-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By ProjectPro
Found Old Thread

I found an old thread started by Rebrobin in 2014 on the same topic. His inspection report of his unit:
"...the installation was poor, not sealing properly to the back of the fridge allowing fresh...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-11-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By ProjectPro
Just occurred to me that the "weight gain" might...

Just occurred to me that the "weight gain" might be the Amish cooling unit vs. the Norcold the technician is used to encountering. But swelling?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-11-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By ProjectPro
"Heavy" Norcold 1200?

I've been having trouble with my original (2005) Norcold 1200 that has been retrofitted with the Dutch Aire cooling unit. My local fixit guy originally found that the fans weren't working and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-25-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By ProjectPro
Different locale, works now

Went out for an early dinner on the dockside patio of a local eatery. Lo and behold, the app works there! Back home - no workie. Probably a combination of quirky VZ coverage and the geriatric...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-25-2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By ProjectPro
Still no good

Bob, I installed the app on my wife's phone to make sure it wasn't just something with my phone or my installation. Hers is even older, Android 6.0 (marshmallow). I would be happy to get a new phone...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-24-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By ProjectPro
TSD Open Roads Android App Problem

I can't get the TSD app to display the location map, which mean I also can't search for fuel at specific areas. After it reads "initializing location", the app displays "cannot determine your...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-18-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,653
Posted By ProjectPro
I Guess I Already Knew That

Thanks for the responses. I guess I already knew that the right answer was to clean the furnaces. My hesitation is that although I'm great with electrical and electronic stuff, I have nearly no...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-15-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,653
Posted By ProjectPro
Disturb the Wasp's Nest in Suburban Heater?

I was having a problem with my SF30 usually running about 30 seconds before cutting off. Knowing that sail switches are rumored to be a weak link in these systems, I decided to replace that. ...
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