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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=Mannbowl;6745911]Thanks, Dave, I think I...

[QUOTE=Mannbowl;6745911]Thanks, Dave,
I think I found the switch underneath. I'm thinking this is probably the problem, since the cruise control also doesn't deactivate when the brake is pressed.
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-25-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=Mannbowl;6744803]Does anyone know where...

[QUOTE=Mannbowl;6744803]Does anyone know where the break light fuse is in the 98 alpine coach.

"Vehicle Electrical Center" Battery Un-switched. 15 amp fuse #5.

Remove the decorative panel...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-21-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,017
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=gmcgene;6727063]Don't know about your...

[QUOTE=gmcgene;6727063]Don't know about your 2000, but on my 1998 the bin doors are easily removed by detaching the air struts and raising the door up to 90 degrees and then pulling it straight out...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-21-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,017
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=andy29847;6727360]My 2001 has metal...

[QUOTE=andy29847;6727360]My 2001 has metal channel riveted to the door frame for the latches to catch on. I’ve adjusted a couple of them using a pair of channel locks clamped over the metal channel...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-17-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
See post #22 above. VDO 360-006 Sending...

See post #22 above. VDO 360-006

Sending unit I ordered from Amazon.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-06-2024, 11:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By gmcgene
Thanks for your response, Andy. I just typed...

Thanks for your response, Andy.

I just typed a long involved explanation and then lost it before sending.

I am trying to determine if in the original factory configuration was there a wire that...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-05-2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By gmcgene
Onan Glow Plug Circuit

Will any early ALPINE owner with an Onan 7500W Quiet Diesel generator please verify whether or not there is an external wire from the generator start switch supplying voltage directly to the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-02-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By gmcgene
Ditto. My 1998 Alpine with Onan 7500W Quiet...

Ditto. My 1998 Alpine with Onan 7500W Quiet Diesel runs both ACs. No problem.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-01-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 977
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=Terry I dug around under the cover...

[QUOTE=Terry
I dug around under the cover where the radiator and oil fill are located.


I got back to the coach earlier this week.

On my 1998 Alpine that cover plate has printed "DC fuses...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-01-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,017
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=carlsagan;6726893]Looking for advice on...

[QUOTE=carlsagan;6726893]Looking for advice on basement doors not latching well.

I have no idea what I am going to do with this. I can not get to the coach to look at it or work on it for a few...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-29-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,017
Posted By gmcgene
Don't know about your 2000, but on my 1998 the...

Don't know about your 2000, but on my 1998 the bin doors are easily removed by detaching the air struts and raising the door up to 90 degrees and then pulling it straight out from h hinge channel.
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-12-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 977
Posted By gmcgene
Thanks to all for your comments, suggestions, and...

Thanks to all for your comments, suggestions, and pictures.
I have tried twice, unsuccessfully, to respond with more details details.
I am away from home and the coach for a week or so. I'll follow...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-08-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 977
Posted By gmcgene
No Power to the Onan Generator Starter

I attempted to start the generator a few days ago and discovered that none of the 3 start/stop switches will energize the starter.

It had been a couple of months since I ran the generator- never...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-30-2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,502
Posted By gmcgene
Andy, I am constantly amazed at the detailed...

Andy,
I am constantly amazed at the detailed information on a wide variety of topics that you provide to this group.

Most posts don't directly apply to me, but I always learn something.

Thank...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-30-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
Don, The VDO 360-006 is the sending unit NOT...

Don,

The VDO 360-006 is the sending unit NOT the gauge as I said in the previous post.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-30-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
Don, The gauge I ordered was VDO 360-006. ...

Don,
The gauge I ordered was VDO 360-006.

Be aware that my 1998 Alpine engine has a Cummins 8.3 MECHANICAL engine- no computer engine controls.

Your 2000 year coach probably has the later...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-21-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,152
Posted By gmcgene
Can You Top This? After reading all these...

Can You Top This?

After reading all these posts recently, I still had NOT tethered my cap.

On a recent trip from Red Bluff to Beaverton I stopped for fuel at the & Feathers Casino in...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-12-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By gmcgene
Thanks for the tips. I have already completed...

Thanks for the tips.
I have already completed the job. Used Gorilla brand construction adhesive and clamps to re-secure the wood frame to the counter. Let it set up overnight.
Used GE brand clear...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-05-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=Steve and Linda's APEX;6651656]Your...

[QUOTE=Steve and Linda's APEX;6651656]Your profile says that you are from Red Bluff.

I will be in San Diego area from mid Nov till mid Jan and am hoping to get the job done while there.

If...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-05-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 666
Posted By gmcgene
Google Alpine Coach Brochure. Google is...

Google Alpine Coach Brochure.

Google is your friend.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-04-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By gmcgene
Replacing carpet with Vinyl Planks

I would like to replace the carpet with vinyl in my 1998 Alpine.

Would appreciate recommendations for a flooring installer with experience in motorhome with slide outs flooring installations in...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-03-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By gmcgene
1998 Alpine Kitchen Sink

20 plus years of rough roads and heavy loads have caused my under mount kitchen sink and the wood frame that surrounds and supports it to become detached from the underside of the synthetic granite...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-03-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By gmcgene
My 1998 Alpine has the original 1000 watt Zantrex...

My 1998 Alpine has the original 1000 watt Zantrex Freedom 10 inverter and echo charger.
When connected to shore power the house batteries do not get charged unless the inverter is turned ON.

Is...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-25-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By gmcgene
RV Glass Solutions Coburg,Oregon has replaced...

RV Glass Solutions Coburg,Oregon has replaced several windows and one windshield on my 1998 Alpine.
They have the details for all the Alpine windows and windshields.

https://rvglassexperts.com/
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-24-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=Sideshow What’s between the floor and...

[QUOTE=Sideshow
What’s between the floor and top of the storage bay?
Is there insulation, water pipes, AC ducting in there?
Bob,
The structure below your floor is a grid of square aluminum...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-17-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=andy29847;6636837]I'd lean to a failing...

[QUOTE=andy29847;6636837]I'd lean to a failing throttle controller. I think the controller was King in 1998.
There has been a couple of threads where people converted to another controller.
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-25-2023, 08:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 988
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=MrMark52;6618031]What are the lines and...

[QUOTE=MrMark52;6618031]What are the lines and fittings made of?

That is a good question.
The metal parts of the control valve on my coach, which I assume to be original factory installed, are...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-24-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 988
Posted By gmcgene
I finally crawled under the beast with a spray...

I finally crawled under the beast with a spray bottle of soapy water and found small leaks at the brass fittings connecting the lines to the driver side front height control valve.
I tightened the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-22-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=Jeep401 To me it sounds like the...

[QUOTE=Jeep401

To me it sounds like the sender is bad, but I’m not sure. It is the most likely cause of your issue and a relatively inexpensive part to change.

Angelo,
You were correct!

I...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-17-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 988
Posted By gmcgene
I have the same issue with the front air-been...

I have the same issue with the front air-been putting off chasing it down.
You've motivated me! Hoping I can find and repair as easily as you did.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-14-2023, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
A local truck supply/Cummins repair shop tells me...

A local truck supply/Cummins repair shop tells me that they can test the gauge to determine it is defective of functions properly. I will take the gauge in for testing. If the gauge is ok they can...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-13-2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=BernieS;6609003]Build #74572 Ref:...

[QUOTE=BernieS;6609003]Build #74572

Ref: Bosch Master Cylinder #BX2234933, casting #2239045

I don't know my build # but I will be at my coach later today and I will take pictures and email to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-12-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
To me it sounds like the sender is bad, but I’m...

To me it sounds like the sender is bad, but I’m not sure. It is the most likely cause of your issue and a relatively inexpensive part to change.
The light side of the sender should make the gauge...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-10-2023, 08:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=gmcgene;6604537][QUOTE=Jeep401;6596386]I'm...

[QUOTE=gmcgene;6604537][QUOTE=Jeep401;6596386]I'm not sure where to send you next. Are you having to start the engine to get the needle to move? Or just turn the key to the run position? If the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-07-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=Jeep401;6596386]I'm not sure where to send...

[QUOTE=Jeep401;6596386]I'm not sure where to send you next. Are you having to start the engine to get the needle to move? Or just turn the key to the run position? If the engine needs to be started,...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-03-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,124
Posted By gmcgene
AlpinePete, Did you contact either of the...

AlpinePete,

Did you contact either of the repair/paint shops that were recommended?
Have you followed through with any clear coat repairs?

The clear coat on the darker colors on my coach is...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-29-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=Jeep401;6596386]. Are you having to start...

[QUOTE=Jeep401;6596386]. Are you having to start the engine to get the needle to move? Or just turn the key to the run position?

Memories from yesterday are already fading. But this is what I...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-28-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=gmcgene;6593759]Needle shouldn't move at...

[QUOTE=gmcgene;6593759]Needle shouldn't move at all when the sender is unplugged.

I found what appears to be the oil pressure sender above the starter on the passenger side of the engine.
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-26-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 804
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=twinboat;6593764]Instead of starting the...

[QUOTE=twinboat;6593764]Instead of starting the main engine for 5 minutes, a waste of energy, just hold the boost/aux start switch on.

Agreed, that is a good idea.
But, my 1998 Alpine does not...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-25-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
Needle shouldn't move at all when the sender is...

Needle shouldn't move at all when the sender is unplugged.[/QUOTE]

Thank you, Angelo. That will get me started.

Now I just have to find the sending unit when I get back to the coach next week.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-25-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 804
Posted By gmcgene
Bob, The generator is started off the house...

Bob,

The generator is started off the house batteries. If the house batteries are low and the generator wont turn over you can start the main engine(off the engine battery) and the alternator will...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-24-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By gmcgene
1998 Alpine Oil Pressure Gauge/Sending unit

My alpine has an 8.3 Cummins mechanical(no computer).

In the past the oil pressure gauge functioned normally except when coming to a stop from cruising speed the gauge needle would go to the max...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-21-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 746
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=Ernieo;6589147]Heading from Salt Lake to...

[QUOTE=Ernieo;6589147]Heading from Salt Lake to Fort Collins today and about 1 hour from FC the cab ac went to only blowing non cool air (outside air). It’s about 90- degrees or so. Anyone know...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-01-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By gmcgene
DogNPony, You are correct. An air throttle...

DogNPony,

You are correct. An air throttle is the easiest and least expensive way to get you back on the road.
I can send you information on what I did on my 1998 Alpine. It will be easier for me...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-28-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By gmcgene
A switch that checks out ok could have an...

A switch that checks out ok could have an intermittent contact problem. Easy to
check by moving one of your "known good" switches into the intermittent location.
New switches are available at: ...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-28-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 902
Posted By gmcgene
Rocker switches used on the early Alpine HWH jack...

Rocker switches used on the early Alpine HWH jack and slide systems are available from:

https://www.carlingtech.com/ and other internet sites.

They shipped to California. I assume they can/will...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-27-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 902
Posted By gmcgene
On my 1998 36 FDS there are 3 switches on the...

On my 1998 36 FDS there are 3 switches on the wall beside the co-pilot's seat.
The forward one controls the outside entry light. The middle one controls the inside entry light. The rear most one...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-23-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By gmcgene
On my 1998 Alpine the engine door and generator...

On my 1998 Alpine the engine door and generator slide are powered by a separate switch which must be energized for the individual switches to function.

The room slide also has a separate switch to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-23-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,134
Posted By gmcgene
See Post#2 above. Stuart's will be open at...

See Post#2 above.

Stuart's will be open at 7:00 central time tomorrow. They can help.

In the mean while you can check out this monarch 08053 motor 12v dc.
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-19-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By gmcgene
[QUOTE=lindaemory;6477279] Our HWH control box. ...

[QUOTE=lindaemory;6477279] Our HWH control box.
Are you referring to the electrical control box that communicates between the switches and the hydraulic system?

I am also in the process of...
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