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Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-06-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By gsander1
Check your brake light switch. The switch is in...

Check your brake light switch. The switch is in the electrical bay under the drivers chair. Good luck.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-01-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,525
Posted By gsander1
The Pulse tech is a battery desulphator which...

The Pulse tech is a battery desulphator which benefits a bank that is charged and discharged like a house bank. No real benefit for the chassis battery.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-28-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 926
Posted By gsander1
The mirror side lights in the bathroom are 120VAC.

The mirror side lights in the bathroom are 120VAC.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-27-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 926
Posted By gsander1
It sounds like your 120VAC works but 12VDC does...

It sounds like your 120VAC works but 12VDC does not. I suggest you check your house battery disconnect switch.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-27-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 598
Posted By gsander1
Just a side note. There is no such thing as a...

Just a side note. There is no such thing as a 2014 Country Coach.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 07-10-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 461
Posted By gsander1
Daryl, I don't know if the wax valve will fit...

Daryl, I don't know if the wax valve will fit into your radiator bung or not. But I do know that is not where you want to install it. The wax valve kit from Source Engineering comes with a bung which...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 05-19-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 739
Posted By gsander1
We did this exact swap when we owned Magna #6298....

We did this exact swap when we owned Magna #6298. There was substantial woodwork that was required for a "built in" look. The way we did it was the way that Smitty describes. We wrote a check. They...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-14-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,547
Posted By gsander1
The schematic shows the supply side connects to...

The schematic shows the supply side connects to the chassis battery, not to the alternator. So, there is no need to find the alternator conductors.

Put another way, the house battery is charged...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-16-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,619
Posted By gsander1
The onlty thing you are missing is series cables....

The onlty thing you are missing is series cables. You will need one for each series pair. I have always used 0000 size cables for series connections.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-19-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,497
Posted By gsander1
I think that Source would tell you that the...

I think that Source would tell you that the functional differences are small. They would also tell you that nearly all wax valve users are pleased with the results. I know several who have made the...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-19-2023, 08:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,497
Posted By gsander1
I'm saying that there are advantages of the Sauer...

I'm saying that there are advantages of the Sauer Danfoss design over the wax valve design.

When I last replaced the Sauer Danfoss Fan Drive Controller it worked perfectly until I sold the coach 5...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-18-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,497
Posted By gsander1
The Sauer Danfoss operates on three parameters....

The Sauer Danfoss operates on three parameters. Coolant temperature. Charge air temperature. Air conditioner compressor head pressure. This is particularly important to Magna and Affinity owners with...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-15-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,504
Posted By gsander1
Both the inverter and the echo charger are in the...

Both the inverter and the echo charger are in the battery bay at the rear of the coach. They should be behind a metal cover held by 4 wing nuts. The EC looks like the photo in this link...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-15-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By gsander1
The 12.5KWH Onan in my '03 Magna had no...

The 12.5KWH Onan in my '03 Magna had no alternator. It was a generator driven at constant RPM rather than an inverter with alternator driven at variable speeds like the 8KWH Onan.

Yours may be...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-01-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,233
Posted By gsander1
Firedan, if I remember correctly, you have a 2003...

Firedan, if I remember correctly, you have a 2003 Magna. If so, you should have a switch for panel lights on the side console by your left hand when driving. Good luck.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-23-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By gsander1
The galley floor should also be heated by the...

The galley floor should also be heated by the Nuheat. Sorry it's not working for you.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-18-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By gsander1
The floor heat is 120V electric and is unrelated...

The floor heat is 120V electric and is unrelated to your Hurricane hydronic system. You should have a NuHeat thermostat located somewhere in the coach and a circuit breaker in the distribution box.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 07-20-2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,022
Posted By gsander1
I had this same problem in my Magna. In the...

I had this same problem in my Magna. In the spring I would usa an ordinary wood workin g clamp to close of hot coolant from the air exchange box. I would remove the clamp in the fall. Fast, easy,...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-26-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 408
Posted By gsander1
I changed out mine on Magna 6298. With the TV...

I changed out mine on Magna 6298. With the TV down in the view position you will see very small screws all around the outside of the cream colored molded piece right adjacent to the ceiling piece....
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-26-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By gsander1
https://www.cummins.com/generators/motorhome-and-r...

https://www.cummins.com/generators/motorhome-and-rv/wireless-rv-auto-generator-start-system
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-21-2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By gsander1
The very first thing I would do on any lost power...

The very first thing I would do on any lost power condition is replace the fuel filters.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-06-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 29,503
Posted By gsander1
I have gotten mine from https://www.bfpna.com/ .

I have gotten mine from https://www.bfpna.com/ .
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-04-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,516
Posted By gsander1
Those are auto reset relays. They are OEM on my...

Those are auto reset relays. They are OEM on my coach.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-30-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 705
Posted By gsander1
I plumbed around the pump thus eliminating it as...

I plumbed around the pump thus eliminating it as a risk.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-10-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By gsander1
I bypassed mine without negative effect on dash...

I bypassed mine without negative effect on dash heat.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-12-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 17,889
Posted By gsander1
Hey Chris. If your power steering is working your...

Hey Chris. If your power steering is working your pump is working. It may not be converted to wet, but it still works. Your fan problem lies
elsewhere.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 08-05-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 940
Posted By gsander1
I think your coach came from the factory with...

I think your coach came from the factory with 12R22.5 tires. The best metric replacement for that size is 295R80 22.5 I think. That is what I use for drive and tag on my coach.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 05-16-2021, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By gsander1
My 42' Magna was just refilled using 4lb 2 oz of...

My 42' Magna was just refilled using 4lb 2 oz of 134a. Yours will be in that neighborhood. Almost certainly below 5lbs.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-16-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,776
Posted By gsander1
See post #3above.

See post #3above.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-07-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By gsander1
Tim, you're going to want to find a supplier for...

Tim, you're going to want to find a supplier for Jewell Instruments. The Modutec line is what you have installed. I bought an amp meter BL333739-07 from Ram Meter. Here is their contact info.
Sally...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-22-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,434
Posted By gsander1
The straight 40 wt is the only correct oil for...

The straight 40 wt is the only correct oil for the two stroke Detroit.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-19-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,776
Posted By gsander1
The Mito video switching box on my coach is under...

The Mito video switching box on my coach is under the dash on the passenger side. On my coach there are two boxes in that location. One converts the rear camera from the native 6 or 7 pin cable to an...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-10-2020, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,541
Posted By gsander1
Fred, I hear what you are saying. Remember...

Fred, I hear what you are saying. Remember though, it matters less where the radiator in the bay is located than where the thermostat is mounted. In my Magna, like the Allure I had before, the...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 08-25-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,325
Posted By gsander1
Fred, your low side is a little low for 82%...

Fred, your low side is a little low for 82% assuming you are idling at about 900 RPM and both evaporators are set to high with also high settings on the fans as well. I would rather see 45 to 50 psi....
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 07-17-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By gsander1
Oops. Photo didn't attach. Second try.

Oops. Photo didn't attach. Second try.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 07-17-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By gsander1
I have attached a photo of the sticker you are...

I have attached a photo of the sticker you are missing. It is from my 42 foot 2003 Magna. You'll laugh at the helpfulness. I would bet it is about 5 pounds but I know you are not looking for a guess....
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-09-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,050
Posted By gsander1
Dave, I believe the HydroHot was and option on...

Dave, I believe the HydroHot was and option on the 430 and standard on the 470. But I'm often wrong.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-09-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 766
Posted By gsander1
I have the AVIC N4 in my coach. Occasionally my...

I have the AVIC N4 in my coach. Occasionally my multi CD player will make noise as you describe. I have found that ejecting the CD magazine will stop the noise.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-09-2020, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,050
Posted By gsander1
The only difference that I remember is the 470...

The only difference that I remember is the 470 had HydroHot while the 430 had propane forced air heat. There was additional content difference but cannot remember.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-08-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,325
Posted By gsander1
I have a single drier/receiver and blow 47 to 52...

I have a single drier/receiver and blow 47 to 52 degrees front and back evaporator. Temperature depends, of course, on heat load and relative humidity.

My coach is number 6298. That is a very late...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-03-2020, 10:36 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,325
Posted By gsander1
Fred, I had the same problem on the '04 Allure I...

Fred, I had the same problem on the '04 Allure I owned and now my '03 Magna. I solved the problem by putting a common woodworking clamp on the hose supplying hot coolant to the HVAC heat exchanger....
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 05-30-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,160
Posted By gsander1
If you have a washer drier the stand pipe/p trap...

If you have a washer drier the stand pipe/p trap may have dried out. Pour some water down the stand pipe.

Good luck
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-10-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,242
Posted By gsander1
Dave, I put one on the front A/C in my coach. It...

Dave, I put one on the front A/C in my coach. It makes a substantial difference and we would do it again. You lose about an inch or so of headroom but we can now hear the TV without turning it up.
...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-05-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By gsander1
If the slide is HWH hydraulic be sure to continue...

If the slide is HWH hydraulic be sure to continue to hold the retract switch for 5 to 10 seconds after slide travel is complete.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-26-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,902
Posted By gsander1
Low voltage reset on the in bay control board. ...

Low voltage reset on the in bay control board.

Good luck.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-23-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 916
Posted By gsander1
Nope. Primary and secondary that you have found....

Nope. Primary and secondary that you have found. That's it.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-19-2020, 07:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,715
Posted By gsander1
Alex, yes, you need a new thermostat. I really...

Alex, yes, you need a new thermostat. I really like the CCII. You no longer need to have each zone on the same function. In cold weather at night I'll run the heat pump in the front and the Hydrohot...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-18-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,715
Posted By gsander1
Alex, I replaced two A/C Heat Pumps in 2017. Here...

Alex, I replaced two A/C Heat Pumps in 2017. Here are the numbers.

A/C-651816CXX1C0 Roof A/C - Heat Pump
A/C-3314082.011 Thermostat A/C Comfort Control II

Good luck
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-05-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,053
Posted By gsander1
I agree Smitty. To the best of my knowledge the...

I agree Smitty. To the best of my knowledge the only Allure with a 500 HP engine is the Crane Prairie from 2008 and maybe 2009. And, that was a Cummins ISM.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-04-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By gsander1
I'm not sure your expectations of how the system...

I'm not sure your expectations of how the system runs are correct. There is no connection between the running of the diesel boiler and the indoor heat exchanger fans. They have separate control...
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