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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-11-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,088
Posted By ElvistheKing
Full expect to have to get it SETUP, I know that...

Full expect to have to get it SETUP, I know that diffs are a bit of a dark art.

If my RV tech doesn’t know how to do it, he will know someone that does, his and my RV have turned into a bit of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-11-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,088
Posted By ElvistheKing
Yer when I got stuck we tried 2x pickups to drag...

Yer when I got stuck we tried 2x pickups to drag it out in the end it needed a full size rotator to pull it out (and a few hours), part of the issue was that there really wasn’t anywhere with decent...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-11-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,088
Posted By ElvistheKing
Retro fit dif lock to Eaton diff on ‘98 Windsor

OK that makes sense then.





AHH OK I was suspecting that might be the case (gettit) from the context, yes the flat is on the carrier.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-11-2020, 04:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,088
Posted By ElvistheKing
Yer the housing has a flat where a port would be...

Yer the housing has a flat where a port would be for the air line.

I’m a bit of newb when it comes to axles, etc. from the service manual above am I right in surmising that this is a Eaton axle...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-10-2020, 04:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,088
Posted By ElvistheKing
Definitely no traction control here!

Definitely no traction control here!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-10-2020, 04:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,088
Posted By ElvistheKing
Close UK. And basically it for the same...

Close UK.

And basically it for the same reason that OTR lorries have them: to avoid getting stuck in the mud.

European Campsite’s really are not designed for American RVs so sometimes you have...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-08-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,088
Posted By ElvistheKing
Retro fit dif lock to Eaton diff on ‘98 Windsor

I’ve got an Eaton rear axle (images of plates on axle attached) I’m wondering if you can get a locker (either electronic or air) into the same housing (clearly will need to drill another port).
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2020, 03:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,987
Posted By ElvistheKing
I suspect the moral of the story is: All tyres...

I suspect the moral of the story is: All tyres can be duff.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-24-2020, 07:01 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,634
Posted By ElvistheKing
Erm......

Erm......
Forum: Full-Timers 03-24-2020, 03:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,303
Posted By ElvistheKing
<cough> Autobahns.

<cough> Autobahns.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-18-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,699
Posted By ElvistheKing
Lets not kink shame. ;-)

Lets not kink shame. ;-)
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-18-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,049
Posted By ElvistheKing
Take advantage of it, find a lake with a decent...

Take advantage of it, find a lake with a decent phone signal and work from there........
Forum: Full-Timers 03-18-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,303
Posted By ElvistheKing
re: the toilet paper thing, most of the RVs seem...

re: the toilet paper thing, most of the RVs seem to have the bum gun, could always use that.......
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-16-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,699
Posted By ElvistheKing
My 1st RV was a Fleetwood Southwind Eagle 1983...

My 1st RV was a Fleetwood Southwind Eagle 1983 FRED, bloody noisy upfront. And tired starter motor + electrics in general (brand new battery but limited space, because it was a FRED, so not that big)...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-16-2020, 02:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,153
Posted By ElvistheKing
Maybe teaching some people to suck eggs (almost...

Maybe teaching some people to suck eggs (almost certainly am teaching some of you to suck eggs) but you sure it isn't battery self-discharge?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-16-2020, 02:16 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,476
Posted By ElvistheKing
To answer the question of why I fitted the...

To answer the question of why I fitted the cameras (that also double as "scare lights") 4 main reasons:

In a pinch they can be used when manoeuvring in tight campsites, etc. (A 40 foot American...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-16-2020, 02:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,132
Posted By ElvistheKing
A number of people over here have been running...

A number of people over here have been running with straight vegetable oil (abbreviated as SVO), mostly mixed with ordinary diesel on a 50/50 or 75/25 ratio, a few years ago the supermarkets one of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-15-2020, 01:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,711
Posted By ElvistheKing
Just seen you have fixed the 12v problem, what...

Just seen you have fixed the 12v problem, what jumped out at me was 10s of cranking, not sure my engine(s) has ever needed close to that to start! Normally I'd say check the glow plugs but I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2020, 07:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,197
Posted By ElvistheKing
After a while I find I can "hear" when the grey...

After a while I find I can "hear" when the grey is getting full by how the sinks drain, it's not as obvious as he burping of the toilet but I can still tell.

I do however think that See Level...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-14-2020, 06:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,038
Posted By ElvistheKing
Pretty sure my old one was 20+ years old before...

Pretty sure my old one was 20+ years old before it started leaking (and I just wanted a new one).
These washer-dryers have been in use in households all across Europe for decades they last as long...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-13-2020, 12:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,038
Posted By ElvistheKing
I'm full-timing but it's just me, my washer-dryer...

I'm full-timing but it's just me, my washer-dryer combo has a 1kg-1 hour setting to wash and dry a small load which is way more than enough for a single day, even a full 10kg load (to dry, I think...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2020, 11:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,893
Posted By ElvistheKing
So I measured the available space then used this...

So I measured the available space then used this site (which is also where I go them from) to try and work out what the greatest "energy density" I could get in the available space.
The site is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2020, 08:33 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 22,112
Posted By ElvistheKing
Maybe it doesn't on *your* vehicle but it does on...

Maybe it doesn't on *your* vehicle but it does on many others.

We should all be aware that just because our vehicle works a certain way doesn't mean everyone's does. It does seem to be especially...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-12-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 589
Posted By ElvistheKing
I use a macerator and I to find that a lot of the...

I use a macerator and I to find that a lot of the "tough stuff" only comes out at the very end when emptying the black, what I do is empty the black, then turn the pump off, with the black still...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-12-2020, 02:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,608
Posted By ElvistheKing
You bought the belt at Napa, could you not buy...

You bought the belt at Napa, could you not buy the tools you needed there (or nearby) as well?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-12-2020, 12:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By ElvistheKing
Having tried it a couple of hours if completely...

Having tried it a couple of hours if completely unplugged but you rarely need more than that here. It's also about starting it on low Amperage hookups. (ditto electric oil filled rads during the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-11-2020, 12:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,693
Posted By ElvistheKing
On mine it's under the dash by the steering wheel...

On mine it's under the dash by the steering wheel next to the engine diagnostic port and labelled as ABS. I had to get on my knees to see it.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-10-2020, 10:22 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,476
Posted By ElvistheKing
They are part of a camera system, I got mine from...

They are part of a camera system, I got mine from Amazon.co.uk but this is it on amazon.com.

https://www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-eufyCam-Wireless-180-Day/dp/B07W1HKYQK?th=1

With the coupon...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-10-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By ElvistheKing
It's also to run off campsite power that may only...

It's also to run off campsite power that may only be as much as 6A (at 240v but still) in Germany, for instance, using the power boost feature on the inverter.

p.s. With the AES on my 5Kw inverter...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-10-2020, 02:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,693
Posted By ElvistheKing
Don't know if it's the same on yours but my '99...

Don't know if it's the same on yours but my '99 Windsor has a separate diagnostic port for the ABS system. I wonder if maybe with this vintage the ABS system is entirely separate from the Engine ECU...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-10-2020, 02:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,407
Posted By ElvistheKing
I've never really understood what the aversion is...

I've never really understood what the aversion is to just doing the CDL (even if you might not need it legally). it's the equivalent of what we have to do over here to drive anything over 3.5/7.5...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-10-2020, 01:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By ElvistheKing
960Ah Washing Machine Dishwasher Microwave ...

960Ah
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
Microwave
AC

Just experimenting with the AES feature on the Victron to reduce the standby power but I'm finding that it's my 12v system that draws most of the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-10-2020, 01:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,476
Posted By ElvistheKing
Yer just screwed the mount into the sidewall,...

Yer just screwed the mount into the sidewall, although I did squirt silkoflex into the pilot holes I drilled for the screws and added more into the back of the mount.

No need for power they have...
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-09-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,256
Posted By ElvistheKing
I guess it’s just down to where you go. My “RV...

I guess it’s just down to where you go. My “RV Service Guy” just said “Which map do you want on it?” and uploaded it using the Cummins software.

But I wondered if there was maybe some “secret...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-09-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,056
Posted By ElvistheKing
Yes I think they are Carling LP series (in the...

Yes I think they are Carling LP series (in the OP’s image).
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-09-2020, 05:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,256
Posted By ElvistheKing
I’m just wondering if anyone knows if the various...

I’m just wondering if anyone knows if the various “power modules” have anything over simply remapping the existing ECU?
As far as I call, willing to be proved wrong, most them just lie to the ECU to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-09-2020, 05:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,056
Posted By ElvistheKing
The RV manufacture no longer exists, the name has...

The RV manufacture no longer exists, the name has been sold but almost no one from the old company still works for them.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-09-2020, 03:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By ElvistheKing
I'm very pleased with my Victron Quattro, it...

I'm very pleased with my Victron Quattro, it allowed me to replace both my old charger-inverter AND the auto transfer switch (because it has 2 AC inputs: one for shore power, the other for the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-09-2020, 02:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,648
Posted By ElvistheKing
There you go: Marker Lights...

There you go:

Marker Lights (https://www.starspangledspanner.co.uk/lighting/marker-lights.html)
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-09-2020, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,648
Posted By ElvistheKing
If you haven't try Star Spangled Spanner...

If you haven't try Star Spangled Spanner (https://www.starspangledspanner.co.uk/).

If still struggling you could try Adi/Cassie at ABM near Weymouth they may know a source (Home Page - ABM...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-09-2020, 02:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,987
Posted By ElvistheKing
Always pulling to the right? Only under braking?...

Always pulling to the right? Only under braking? Only whilst accelerating?

I dragging brake maybe? After a drive (carefully) feel the temperature of the hubs (or use one of those IR thermometers,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-09-2020, 02:41 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 22,112
Posted By ElvistheKing
I'm seeing an awful lot of the posters on this...

I'm seeing an awful lot of the posters on this thread assuming that because their RV works some way, *all* RV's work that way.......

I've had some issues with the EB recently, eventually found to...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-09-2020, 01:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,132
Posted By ElvistheKing
So the process of turning waste vegetable oil...

So the process of turning waste vegetable oil into bio-diesel isn't (as I understand it) very CO2 intensive, adding some solvents/thinners, stirring, filtering and leaving to stand, that's about it,...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-09-2020, 01:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,132
Posted By ElvistheKing
I ran biodiesel in my VW Passat between about 50%...

I ran biodiesel in my VW Passat between about 50% to 75% depending on when I could get to the place selling it (after taxes it was about 50% the cost of pump fuel at that time) and the time of year...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-09-2020, 01:06 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,476
Posted By ElvistheKing
I've fitted 2x Eufy 2c wireless cameras that have...

I've fitted 2x Eufy 2c wireless cameras that have a LED "floodlights" that are activated by the motion detector in the camera.

They are not particularly bright but they do have the advantage of at...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-09-2020, 12:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,821
Posted By ElvistheKing
Welcome to look over my consumption, not had this...

Welcome to look over my consumption, not had this system installed long (and I seem to be away from it more than I have been there) and it's a 240v system but the Kw should be roughly similar to a...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-09-2020, 12:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,056
Posted By ElvistheKing
It's hard to tell but they look to me like...

It's hard to tell but they look to me like Carling LP series switches (might be worth pulling one out and googleing any part numbers to check). (This would make sense as the switches in my '89/'99...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-08-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 672
Posted By ElvistheKing
Depending on where your (12v) fuse boxes are I...

Depending on where your (12v) fuse boxes are I would pull each fuse in turn and connect the probes on the multimeter (in Current-Amps measuring mode), to the connectors in the fuse socket.

(This...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-08-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,392
Posted By ElvistheKing
As an aside, the current wailing and gnashing of...

As an aside, the current wailing and gnashing of teeth that American truckers seem to be exhibiting about electronic logbooks look a little OTT from over here where we have had tachographs since 1986...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-08-2020, 09:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,392
Posted By ElvistheKing
Over here the Class B car license allows you to...

Over here the Class B car license allows you to drive anything upto 3.5 tonnes.
If you passed your car test before 1997 (I forget the exact day) then you will have been grandfathered into having a...
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