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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-12-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By zinom
Yes. The ole' Silverleaf shows the current drops...

Yes. The ole' Silverleaf shows the current drops as the electric heaters cycle off and on before starting.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-10-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By zinom
Could be, smoke is more white than black and it...

Could be, smoke is more white than black and it takes a bit of cranking to start cold. Warm engine no problem.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-10-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By zinom
grey smoke on cold start-up

Have any of you had problems with clouds of grey smoke when starting on cold-cool mornings? Once engine is warmed up all is normal.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-18-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,677
Posted By zinom
Thanks All

Thanks for all the info. I Figured if these lasted 15 years I would just order new from VelVac. $394, not too bad vs cost of the platting costs... and defiantly a lot less hassle. One call and 7...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-09-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,677
Posted By zinom
Larry, ICW #3, the base appears to be plastic. Do...

Larry, ICW #3, the base appears to be plastic. Do you know if and who can do that? Matt
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-09-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,677
Posted By zinom
Photo

Photo
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-09-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,677
Posted By zinom
Peeling Mirror Mount Chrome

What are options when the chrome plating / paint starts peeling off the rear mirror mountings?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-08-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 13,298
Posted By zinom
I'm ready to stop by on my next trip East. Sounds...

I'm ready to stop by on my next trip East. Sounds like a great 2 night rest stop. A breakfast with stay would be terrific. As a former Alpiner you can understand that I'm flexible, but AC in the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-08-2020, 12:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,381
Posted By zinom
Possibly wrv did something different in 2006 or...

Possibly wrv did something different in 2006 or apexes, but isn't the ECM in the battery compartment and fairly easy to get to, mounted on the left wall?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-21-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,379
Posted By zinom
Long shot, but possible: Dip stick handle gasket...

Long shot, but possible: Dip stick handle gasket can (has on mine) harden and oil leaking there can run down to air line and make it look like air line is leaking oil.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-21-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,254
Posted By zinom
Another option is Coach Glass in Coburg, OR....

Another option is Coach Glass in Coburg, OR. (www.rvglassexperts.com (https://www.rvglassexperts.com)) They will clean, repair and replace like most others; or, as an option, for about the same...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-02-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By zinom
Do you have a GFI at the wash basin?

Do you have a GFI at the wash basin?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-02-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,295
Posted By zinom
Unfortunately, Old Scout is correct: good luck

Unfortunately, Old Scout is correct: good luck
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-01-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,295
Posted By zinom
If it is blowing hot air out the defroster vents,...

If it is blowing hot air out the defroster vents, no matter how it is set.. good chance you have no vacuum. Vacuum is provided by an electric vacuum pump on the firewall. It is a 2 person job to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-10-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 160,604
Posted By zinom
If it was a early white one I saw it too. I was...

If it was a early white one I saw it too. I was north bound stopping at Coburg for the night.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-04-2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,284
Posted By zinom
Ugg! That would have been so much easier than the...

Ugg! That would have been so much easier than the individual sounders I wired in; but at the time Acita apparently not interested in repairs. Told me they had no parts.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-29-2018, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,197
Posted By zinom
If want an idea of what a fully insured...

If want an idea of what a fully insured professional driver would cost try contacting Horizon Transport 574-862-2161
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-17-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 784
Posted By zinom
Sorry about the jolt neighbor, I was testing my...

Sorry about the jolt neighbor, I was testing my Alpine's suspension.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-22-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,473
Posted By zinom
Items 1,2 &3 probably would have "aged out" by...

Items 1,2 &3 probably would have "aged out" by now anyhow and are replaceable. Item 4; There is a good chance there are spare tiles stored somewhere in the coach, usually in the basement. Item 5. The...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-20-2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,284
Posted By zinom
The sound comes from your speedometer assembly....

The sound comes from your speedometer assembly. The maker no longer repairs these because they have been discontinued for several years. It is possible to find individual buzzers or beepers on each...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-17-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By zinom
Vansco acts as circuit breakers for most...

Vansco acts as circuit breakers for most functions. There is an additional panel on the battery compartment wall with a few additional fuses.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-28-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,085
Posted By zinom
I have installed several led dimmers in the...

I have installed several led dimmers in the house, I haven't been able to find a source for a "compact" dimmer that I can replace in the same wall cut-out in my alpine, without adding a box. I'm not...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-27-2018, 08:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,085
Posted By zinom
1: Our houses out here in the San Francisco Bay...

1: Our houses out here in the San Francisco Bay area do bounce around and screws do come loose. (take that last part any way you want!)
2: I replaced the 110vac light over my table with leds. Do any...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-27-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By zinom
Thanks Brett. That was it and I just ordered it....

Thanks Brett. That was it and I just ordered it. Thanks all, Matt
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-27-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By zinom
PEX-t-fitting for refrigerator line

The 1/2" flare pex T fitting that that has a 1/4" threaded stem for a 1/4" threaded valve to connect to the refrigerator water line has cracked I am unable to find a source anywhere. Any ideas?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-06-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,738
Posted By zinom
Well, the final result! Without throwing a lot of...

Well, the final result! Without throwing a lot of numbers about, I verified on the Phoenix trip and some additional testing; that when the tranny temperature exceeded some thing about 220 the coolant...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-06-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,015
Posted By zinom
Problem solved. Valterra makes a CABLE ACTUATED...

Problem solved. Valterra makes a CABLE ACTUATED WASTE VALVE: (11-0596 TC172) for the 1&1/2" Except for the tight spot it easily directly replaces the Alpine (OEM). If the existing cable is OK it can...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-04-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,220
Posted By zinom
Another solution: I put hinges on mine (05)...

Another solution: I put hinges on mine (05) toward the center of the coach and used the exiting "round" catch on the left. It makes it easy to check/replace fuses.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-04-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,015
Posted By zinom
Fresh Water dump valve

Has anyone replaced/repaired the fresh water dump valve. It is really tight in there so any hints would be appreciated.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-14-2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,738
Posted By zinom
Todd, Me too. Do you remember the old leaky one...

Todd, Me too. Do you remember the old leaky one having this problem. I don't.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-14-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,738
Posted By zinom
Dean, Yup, the bottom stays hot. Did check...

Dean, Yup, the bottom stays hot. Did check trans-fluid volume flow check. Tend to get to 220-230 after stopping in traffic and very slow to cool at idle.
Todd you may be onto something. I habitually...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-11-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,738
Posted By zinom
Overheating transmission

Has anyone had problems with their radiator not cooling their transmission adequately. Engine cooling is excellent with oem radiator, but the transmission is not adequately cooled in city traffic or...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-09-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,280
Posted By zinom
not yet, living with it for now

not yet, living with it for now
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-08-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,280
Posted By zinom
Did you watch it while the fan was running? In my...

Did you watch it while the fan was running? In my case I could see it "bouncing around" and taping against the housing. Further checking indicated that the shaft bearings at motor appear to be worn.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-04-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,372
Posted By zinom
Select 55, When cooling is working properly, like...

Select 55, When cooling is working properly, like for the past 120k miles, 36 footer Alpines easily climb the Grapevine in 5th gear if we get a running start. The result is that in the past my tranny...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-03-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,372
Posted By zinom
Hi Jerry, This is my 3rd also, Ive replaced them...

Hi Jerry, This is my 3rd also, Ive replaced them almost in sync with you. Cummins in San Leandro is doing the trouble shooting. They brought down the Allison rep from Sacramento to help out. They...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-02-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,372
Posted By zinom
Brette, High temp on gauge (255+) and...

Brette, High temp on gauge (255+) and silverleaf. Also "brown" fluid.
Looking forward>> Does the electronic fan controller get its signal from the engine directly (ECM?) or through the vansco?? A...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-02-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,372
Posted By zinom
Yea, thanks. shop just told me internal. they...

Yea, thanks. shop just told me internal. they will get a flow meter on the line Monday to be certain volume of fluid flow is ok. Pressure is ok in and out of transmission. Coolant radiator seems too...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-02-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,372
Posted By zinom
Is Transmission Cooler External?

Is the transmission fluid cooler in an 05 internal in the coolant radiator or does it have its own radiator in the "stack"? I'd go look at mine but it is the shop icw the Allison overheating
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-22-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,280
Posted By zinom
Dave, I sent you an email with details, but I...

Dave, I sent you an email with details, but I thought I'd post to the IRV2 Forum that before zeroing on in the motor, to check the motor's mounting bolts and starting capacitor. If a motor is...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-12-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,280
Posted By zinom
Motor for 630516.321 Roof AC

If you need a new fan motor for your 630516.321 model Dometic Roof AC. PM me. It is a bit embarrassing to explain how I ended up with an extra $200.00 fan motor, but am eager to get it out of the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-06-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 860
Posted By zinom
I see you are in Livermore. You might want to...

I see you are in Livermore. You might want to check with Leale's RV Repair in San Jose. I know they do body work and have done some for me. If you don't end up doing it yourself and they can do it...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-15-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,339
Posted By zinom
Get to it via the basement front wall removable...

Get to it via the basement front wall removable panel; at least in a 2005.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-28-2016, 11:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,460
Posted By zinom
If you are not the first owner, the previous...

If you are not the first owner, the previous owner probably had to add a fuse and relay to power the Alpine brake lights plus those on the Toad. (The Vansco alone would not always carry the load)....
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-01-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,408
Posted By zinom
Old Scout failed to mention, what he taught me,...

Old Scout failed to mention, what he taught me, that fan will run full speed if dash air conditioning is on. I know it is winter; but you are in Florida. Turn off dash AC and see if fan slows down....
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-27-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,149
Posted By zinom
Jerry, so now how long (average) is it between...

Jerry, so now how long (average) is it between cycles while sitting at an idle?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-19-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,890
Posted By zinom
The folks at Henderson's Grants Pass Oregon...

The folks at Henderson's Grants Pass Oregon actually hand torqued all wheel nuts after working on my wheels/tires.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-29-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,458
Posted By zinom
Dave has it right. The Vansco is programmed to...

Dave has it right. The Vansco is programmed to send a lower voltage for daytime running lights. I avoided this problem replacing my yellow and scratched lights with an older BMW5 version that had the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-29-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,259
Posted By zinom
122k for me

122k for me
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-29-2015, 03:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,843
Posted By zinom
Not sure what would cause your slide problem, but...

Not sure what would cause your slide problem, but additional fuses are located in the battery compartment against the back wall (at least in 05's). However the Vansco system functions as fuse/circuit...
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