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Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-09-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,003
Posted By RV Wally
Thanks for all the replies I think I found the...

Thanks for all the replies I think I found the problem.I went through the troubleshooting on the smart wheel at first the cruse on circuit quit working then the wipers and then the horn so the master...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-02-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,880
Posted By RV Wally
Me too I just took off the expensive 1500 a set...

Me too I just took off the expensive 1500 a set Road Kings that I installed 11 years ago and installed bilstins what a differance I think the road kings were freezing up.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-01-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,880
Posted By RV Wally
We bought a 2000 dip 40 ft in 2001 it was a large...

We bought a 2000 dip 40 ft in 2001 it was a large move up from our 88 rockwood dp, it was a good coach but rode very rough had small air bags, you will hate where the light switches are seamed like...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-30-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,325
Posted By RV Wally
You must have a lot bigger rig than we do only...

You must have a lot bigger rig than we do only had room for 3 and its 42 ft, but I like to walk on mine.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-19-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,325
Posted By RV Wally
If you do a lot of dry camping have solar...

If you do a lot of dry camping have solar installed if you don't already have some use house panel they are a lot cheaper and change to lithium batteries, they are not cheap but prices have come down...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-24-2021, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,003
Posted By RV Wally
thanks for the reply but have not installed leds,...

thanks for the reply but have not installed leds, well not in taillights. My brother in law has insight and we will check it out with it and see what the problem is. Will check back when problem...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-30-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,003
Posted By RV Wally
2003 Newmar DS Spartan cruise control won't turn on

Well last trip the cruse quit working, thought it might be in the smart wheel but when we got home I did a trouble shooting on the module and it and the wheel are working fine all relays work on all...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-07-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,406
Posted By RV Wally
You get 5 0r 6 mpg I get 12 or 13 makes it much...

You get 5 0r 6 mpg I get 12 or 13 makes it much more better. Or my friend gets that and I have seen it, my DS only get 8 or 9 but I am over 40K towing my 07 Duramax.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-26-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By RV Wally
Thanks for the info I tried to adjust but ended...

Thanks for the info I tried to adjust but ended up replacing the relief valve, that fix it but I had your problem spinning too fast. I called Spartan and they sent me the trouble shooting manual...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-26-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,539
Posted By RV Wally
[QUOTE=MoePo;5832488]Yes remove the cap a little...

[QUOTE=MoePo;5832488]Yes remove the cap a little oil should come out. Use your Allen key and adjust.[/Q
Thanks for the info I tried to adjust but ended up replacing the relief valve, that fix it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-15-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,803
Posted By RV Wally
I"m just curious but where did you find room for...

I"m just curious but where did you find room for 2200 watts of solar and what size and voltage panels did you use? I would love to see a pic.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-12-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,092
Posted By RV Wally
Well the hole country sucks now and it is going...

Well the hole country sucks now and it is going to get much worse.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-12-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 18,311
Posted By RV Wally
Yep a little heat from the sun a bunch of plastic...

Yep a little heat from the sun a bunch of plastic razor blades, that will take the plastic off and then I used auto urethane paint reducer and a new plastic blade to remove the glue, time consuming...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-11-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By RV Wally
Well guys heating problem fixed, installed a new...

Well guys heating problem fixed, installed a new $100 relief valve in the priority valve from Spartan, fan speed at 2000 engine rpm is 2700 rpm problem solved. Now I can work on teeing in a two way...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-01-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By RV Wally
Light should come on at 220 and engine shut down...

Light should come on at 220 and engine shut down will happen at 225, I have had my light come on but not shut down. I have figured out that my fan is not turning fast enough, yours and mine have what...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-21-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By RV Wally
Anybody know what rpm the fan should turn at...

Anybody know what rpm the fan should turn at 2400, just checked 1400 at 2000 and 1525 at 2400 Spartan has no clue.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-14-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,539
Posted By RV Wally
I am reading your old thread and you said you...

I am reading your old thread and you said you adjusted the priority valve, is that on the relief valve on the bottom of the valve and did oil run out when you pulled the cap out.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-14-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By RV Wally
Did oil leak out when you unscrewed the allen...

Did oil leak out when you unscrewed the allen plug?
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-13-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By RV Wally
I ordered a digital rpm laser gun to check rpm, I...

I ordered a digital rpm laser gun to check rpm, I will play with it when I get it.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-12-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By RV Wally
Yes i have seen that valve did not know it was...

Yes i have seen that valve did not know it was adjustable, i will check it out. Did you turn it in or out.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-21-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By RV Wally
yes i have been thinking about doing that, does...

yes i have been thinking about doing that, does yours have the side radiator and have no heating problems
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-17-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,294
Posted By RV Wally
And i have seen it happen.

And i have seen it happen.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-17-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,294
Posted By RV Wally
I install these 2 or more a month and all...

I install these 2 or more a month and all manufactures say never ever run the bar down hill ether flat or up to 4 ins up. If it is down hill and you panic stop the todd could over center and hit the...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-08-2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,384
Posted By RV Wally
a little loud they know i am coming yes,yes and...

a little loud they know i am coming yes,yes and yes.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-07-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By RV Wally
According to spartan the 2003 with 350 isc only...

According to spartan the 2003 with 350 isc only has 1 speed and runs with engine rpm. Yours with the isl has a computer controlled valve that monitors temp and speeds up the fan when temp hits 210...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-07-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By RV Wally
The pcs control panel needs to be replaced, it...

The pcs control panel needs to be replaced, it happened to one of my customers and i replaced it and that fixed it. I checked the transfer switch and it worked fine.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-07-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By RV Wally
2100 4th gear 45 mph

2100 4th gear 45 mph
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-06-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,384
Posted By RV Wally
BOUGHT MY 03 DS 11 YEARS AGO AND FIRST THING WAS...

BOUGHT MY 03 DS 11 YEARS AGO AND FIRST THING WAS 5in STRAIGHT PIPE WITH A 5 IN. STAINLESS TIP. NO BACK PRESSURE EXCEPT FOR THE EXHAUST BRAKE WHICH MEANS I CAN SCAVENGE MORE HOT BURNED AIR OUT AND...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-06-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By RV Wally
2003 Newmar DSDP Spartan side radiator heating problem under load

I posted this about 2 months ago and have more info. Scan gauge confirms the gauge is pretty accurate and got to the top of the hill and scan gauge said 215. Stopped at the top and checked top of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-09-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,430
Posted By RV Wally
Frame height is higher on a Spartan, more storage...

Frame height is higher on a Spartan, more storage room in compartments.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-31-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,959
Posted By RV Wally
2017-18 we did that in 2 months, west coast to...

2017-18 we did that in 2 months, west coast to Virginia Beach and many stops in between including Martinsville Speedway for the fall race and got to hot lap my BMW 540I on Wednesday night (tracks not...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-30-2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,959
Posted By RV Wally
Good thing you found the loose filter and the...

Good thing you found the loose filter and the fuel leak, fuels going up thanks to Obiden:mad:. I have been lucky knock on wood I have not had to change my caps pump yet. I run Stanadyne lubricity...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-29-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,959
Posted By RV Wally
I am a retired truck mechanic and if it is...

I am a retired truck mechanic and if it is install right it will never loosen up. 15000 mls on a oil change in my opinion is about 5000 to much even using synthetic oil, you build a lot of shout in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-03-2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 927
Posted By RV Wally
I take it you are taking about the domestic water...

I take it you are taking about the domestic water pump they last a long time unless you are dry camping all the time and Newmar uses the best. We have a 2003 and I have replaced it with a Aquajet 5.5...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-21-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 19,972
Posted By RV Wally
About 4 years ago I found a new 16 gal suburban...

About 4 years ago I found a new 16 gal suburban on ebay with a little freight damage for 250. Foot print is the same just 7 inchs deeper. Never run out now, old 10 gal is supplying hot water to the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-21-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 19,972
Posted By RV Wally
Have you thought about a Newmar Dutch Star, I...

Have you thought about a Newmar Dutch Star, I have had 5 Monacos and one Newmar and the engineering of the Newmar is far better and I work on them and Newmar is still in business and Monaco has been...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,321
Posted By RV Wally
The ducting to the ceiling would be a problem

The ducting to the ceiling would be a problem
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-16-2021, 10:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,347
Posted By RV Wally
No problem I'm not a millennial either, thanks...

No problem I'm not a millennial either, thanks for the info but I don't have fluid in my line. I will check out that tool.I se you live in socal, I was born in Pasadena lived in Chasworth for 2 years...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-16-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,347
Posted By RV Wally
Not on here to make (front)fun of any body just...

Not on here to make (front)fun of any body just to help and get info and be nice.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-16-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,347
Posted By RV Wally
Yes those t stats are upside down and yes mine...

Yes those t stats are upside down and yes mine were Cummings and yes I am going off the gauge, don't have a scan tool but stays a 180 on flat ground and climbes under power. pulled the stack apart...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,321
Posted By RV Wally
OK I see what your doing your building an off...

OK I see what your doing your building an off grid system like you would do for a house and you have you panels in parallel/series to get 24v. I have 1.2 kw (3 400 watt Qcell half cut 144 cell)panels...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-16-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,347
Posted By RV Wally
ISC over heating

We have a 2003 Dutch Star W/8.3 Cummings we have owned it for 10 years and have had heating problems since day 1. Have changed everything except water pump. Just wondering if anybody is having the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-15-2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,321
Posted By RV Wally
Yes I agree if you ac is wired into your inverter...

Yes I agree if you ac is wired into your inverter panel and you have a 3000+ inverter and a soft start capacitor in the ac then you will need a gen to charge the batteries if you have a big enough...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-15-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,321
Posted By RV Wally
Solar system

Hi John I would love to see a pic of your roof and panels. You must be using 12 volt panels so you can fit in very little spaces and what type of charge controller are you using and what size...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-11-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,602
Posted By RV Wally
Never mind i just found your post thanks.

Never mind i just found your post thanks.
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-11-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,602
Posted By RV Wally
Sorry i am new can you explain a little more on...

Sorry i am new can you explain a little more on the relay wiring and where you got the power for ad pump
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-11-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,602
Posted By RV Wally
Can you explain`

Can you explain`
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-11-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,458
Posted By RV Wally
i have the same coach dsbill, years ago i had a...

i have the same coach dsbill, years ago i had a fuel leak which tuned out to be the lift pump which is a problem and on our chassis a pain to get to. I bought a new pump and decided to move the pump...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-03-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 717
Posted By RV Wally
Monaco Sig installing brake controller

Have a 05 sig and need to install a brake controller, any one done this. Tanks rv Wally
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