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Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-10-2023, 07:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,116
Posted By kbmiddle
Sorry for the delay posting, but from zero...

Sorry for the delay posting, but from zero pressure, sitting on the bump stops to full lift and air pressure it is around 5 minutes or less.
New air springs certainly makes travel less stressful....
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-08-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,116
Posted By kbmiddle
I’m currently unable to actually time the...

I’m currently unable to actually time the inflation process but will do it and post in the next day or two. My observation was a definite shorter period but I didn’t measure the time before updating....
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-30-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,581
Posted By kbmiddle
While you’re checking your air suspension take a...

While you’re checking your air suspension take a look at the air springs/bags. If they haven’t already been replaced they’re likely dry rotted/cracked and will become a serious if one of them blows...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-30-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,116
Posted By kbmiddle
My 2001 Fleetwood American Eagle with Spartan MM...

My 2001 Fleetwood American Eagle with Spartan MM IFS has two front ride height adjusters on the front and a single ride height adjuster on the rear. I just completed replacing all the air springs and...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-18-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,192
Posted By kbmiddle
After thinking about it, I recalled that my...

After thinking about it, I recalled that my original Auto Generator Start had a second telephone wire running from its control center under the bed to the Controller in the same cabinet. This AGS...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-18-2023, 06:53 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,192
Posted By kbmiddle
With the Xantrax I installed I was able to use...

With the Xantrax I installed I was able to use the phone cable with the special ends to convert to data cable. I understand yours is defective but check the actual cable as the problem may be in a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-06-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,960
Posted By kbmiddle
Toad - personal choice

Clearly two sides to the coin and I tow my F150 everywhere unless one of my traveling comrades brings there’s. My choice and I’m not about to try to convince anyone to change their minds. RVing with...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-06-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,492
Posted By kbmiddle
Air Springs Replacement

I purchased both front and rear air springs for our 2001 American Eagle on the Spartan K2 Mountain Chassis but haven’t installed them. I carried them with me in the back of my pickup toad on the last...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2022, 04:48 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,580
Posted By kbmiddle
I don’t have any experience with a tag axle coach...

I don’t have any experience with a tag axle coach I so can’t make a comparison but it seems others have covered the subject adequately. We were fortunate or lucky to have purchased our first coach...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-12-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
American Coach: Just beginning
Views: 1,151
Posted By kbmiddle
Welcome to the forum. It has been a tremendous...

Welcome to the forum. It has been a tremendous source of information and suggestions for me as I have repaired and updated our 2001 Fleetwood American Eagle since 2017. Ours was in fairly good shape...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-20-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,000
Posted By kbmiddle
I believe the typical ‘mud flap’ is mounted...

I believe the typical ‘mud flap’ is mounted behind the rear tires and my coach has them, but it also had the so called ‘Rock Guard’ mounted just ahead of the rear bumper. It looked nice with the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-09-2022, 06:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By kbmiddle
A little off topic but inquiring minds want to...

A little off topic but inquiring minds want to know. What type of upgrade did you do to your interior light switch modules? I purchased LED bulbs to upgrade my interior lighting and then discovered...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-27-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,186
Posted By kbmiddle
If there is already a auto gen start for a low...

If there is already a auto gen start for a low voltage condition it doesn’t seem impossible to activate it with a remote switch connected to your thermostat. I think most modern thermostats include...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-26-2022, 04:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,969
Posted By kbmiddle
Check the voltage at the heater! My heaters...

Check the voltage at the heater! My heaters started acting up and the culprit was low voltage. My charger was showing full voltage but it was actually at the minimum with no load. That was enough to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-26-2022, 03:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,186
Posted By kbmiddle
My auto-gen operates as you noted above but it...

My auto-gen operates as you noted above but it also is connected to the thermostat and can be programmed to start when the thermostat activates cooling or heating (we have heat-pumps). I have read...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-25-2022, 12:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,031
Posted By kbmiddle
If you already have another heating source they...

If you already have another heating source they would provide no value other than redundancy hence I didn’t purchase.

If properly sized the heat strips would keep the coach warm when the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-24-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,031
Posted By kbmiddle
Your heat-pump unit may not have heat strips but...

Your heat-pump unit may not have heat strips but they are available. Just go online and look at what is offered. I replaced my older A/Cs with heat pumps and had the option of strips but didn’t...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-24-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,825
Posted By kbmiddle
As expected, there are many preferences on this...

As expected, there are many preferences on this subject…everyone has one. So here’s mind, love the residual frig, powered by 3000 watt pure sine wave inverter, supplied by 450 a/hr batteries,...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-19-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19
American Coach: Overhead "puck" Lights
Views: 3,870
Posted By kbmiddle
Our American Eagle has halogen bulbs and are...

Our American Eagle has halogen bulbs and are centrally dimmable in the front room and bedroom. I purchased a full set of LEDs for replacement but discovered they won’t work with the incandescent...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,568
Posted By kbmiddle
Yes, it recognized the hot and neutral were...

Yes, it recognized the hot and neutral were swapped coming into the RV and blocked the current, and gave me an error code. It may not recognize the difference between the ground and the neutral but...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-09-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,568
Posted By kbmiddle
Recently arrived at CG along with my buddy and...

Recently arrived at CG along with my buddy and upon plugging up on 30 amp service I didn’t get any current. My buddy next door also on adjacent 30 amp pedestal plugged up and received current....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-09-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,568
Posted By kbmiddle
Xantrex can have two that work together but you...

Xantrex can have two that work together but you gonna need more battery power one way or the other. I have one 3000 to power fridge and lower power appliances but startup generator if A/C or high...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-06-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,170
Posted By kbmiddle
Another option to installing a disconnect switch....

Another option to installing a disconnect switch.
I installed a diode in-line on the supply wire on the toad to enable current to flow only from the RV to the toad and not the other way. I did this...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-22-2021, 11:24 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,192
Posted By kbmiddle
Review this thread from its beginning and I...

Review this thread from its beginning and I believe most, if not all, of your questions will be answered. You will be wise to keep it located under the bed for all the reasons previously stated. Good...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-20-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,363
Posted By kbmiddle
Our Fleetwood was wired from the factory with the...

Our Fleetwood was wired from the factory with the Generator being the default priority and the Manuel explains it is because if you intentionally start your Generator you want it to power your RV. ...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-31-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,728
Posted By kbmiddle
Not exactly the same topic but related. I need to...

Not exactly the same topic but related. I need to replace my air dryer filter and the only identifying information I see on the filter screw-on canister is “Bendix 02 M 12”. Haven’t been able to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-21-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,391
Posted By kbmiddle
The Heart Interface Freedom 25 hasn’t been in...

The Heart Interface Freedom 25 hasn’t been in production for decades and there isn’t any repair parts available. I had the SM25 and replaced it with a Xantrex Freedom SW 3012 on our 2001 American...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-28-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,192
Posted By kbmiddle
Look at the highlighted on this page 10, if this...

Look at the highlighted on this page 10, if this is the switch this should answer your question. Spent a lot of time struggling to keep my SM2 working but in the end it had to be replaced. ...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-28-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,192
Posted By kbmiddle
Source Manager 2 Owners Manual

I no longer have the SC2 but this owner's manual provides a lot of information about the system and how it works. It should be helpful if you don't already have one. Hope it helps.

Keith
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-14-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,315
Posted By kbmiddle
Save yourself some time and energy and go...

Save yourself some time and energy and go directly for replacement…Mackwrench is correct: There are no parts available! I explored all the options I could find, making many calls to electrical repair...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 07-14-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 290
Posted By kbmiddle
AE Fun House :: 2001 Fleetwood American Eagle EQS

AE Fun House :: 2001 Fleetwood American Eagle EQS (2021-07-14 14:20:49)
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-18-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,861
Posted By kbmiddle
No, I had not because I assumed cutting all the...

No, I had not because I assumed cutting all the power, AC & DC, simultaneously did the same thing. Apparently not, since reviewing the previous post I decided to try that and it worked! My thanks....
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-18-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,861
Posted By kbmiddle
Another Thermostat Problem

Has anyone had the room temperature reading show ‘00’ but changes to the set point are showing as well as the zone and mode changes and the A/C unit will not come on? Tried all the easy stuff:...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-11-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,364
Posted By kbmiddle
Dave, I had a Source Manager 25 in my 2001...

Dave,

I had a Source Manager 25 in my 2001 American Eagle that began reading my battery voltage 4 volts greater than it actually was. Result was low voltage that destroyed my batteries and created...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-11-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,607
Posted By kbmiddle
Same Problem

Hi All, hope I can jump in here.

I have a 2001 FLEETWOOD American Eagle that doesn’t charge the chassis batteries when on shore power. There is no doubt that it should! Also the auxiliary start...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-18-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,336
Posted By kbmiddle
Recommend the F-150 with the 3.5 turbo and ‘heavy...

Recommend the F-150 with the 3.5 turbo and ‘heavy duty’ towing package over the standard towing because this option includes an engine oil cooler as well as a he the transmission and on some models...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-12-2021, 07:31 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,192
Posted By kbmiddle
John, look beginning on page 25 in the...

John, look beginning on page 25 in the installation instructions for mounting options. Cooling air vents out of the two outlets on the side from two variable speed fans.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-18-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,192
Posted By kbmiddle
Not much to add to my previous posts, but after...

Not much to add to my previous posts, but after using my Xantrex 3012 for a while I’ve been very pleased. All works as planned and expected and putting it under the bed was a good decision. I have...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 02-28-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 18,391
Posted By kbmiddle
We purchased the Camp Chef Model #Pro 60 with the...

We purchased the Camp Chef Model #Pro 60 with the 1/2 Griddle - 1/2 Grillbox and love it. Like that these units sit on top of individual 30k btu burners that can be used independently to heat pots...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-15-2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,192
Posted By kbmiddle
Regardless of the brand you install, I find the...

Regardless of the brand you install, I find the sub-panel adds flexibility and the ability to separate the individual power loads you want to operate off of the inverter reducing the possibility of...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-12-2021, 07:03 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,192
Posted By kbmiddle
Choices

I chose the Xantrex as noted in my post and I have been very satisfied with its performance. I like that all of its components are connected and controlled with the single controller.
But my...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-08-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
American Coach: Slide hesitation
Views: 1,430
Posted By kbmiddle
I had a similar problem that ultimately ended...

I had a similar problem that ultimately ended with me mechanically ratcheting it in. Bad converter showing 14+ volts when there was only 10+ volts. Replaced recently purchased (1year old) batteries...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-12-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,112
Posted By kbmiddle
Interesting opinions! I’m relatively a newbie,...

Interesting opinions! I’m relatively a newbie, retired, over 70, and a multiple-year member of FMCA. I have taken advantage of some FMCA offerings well offsetting membership cost so I’m a supporter....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-12-2020, 06:46 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,602
Posted By kbmiddle
Better sit down...a little North of $25k but this...

Better sit down...a little North of $25k but this was a professional remove and repaint. Original paint was fine sanded to base coat of paint and repainted with very high grade paint. Various colors...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,602
Posted By kbmiddle
I believe you are on the right tract. In 2016 we...

I believe you are on the right tract. In 2016 we purchased a one owner 2001 Fleetwood American Eagle 40QS with two slides, Cummings 370hp, with 70k miles for approximately $75k. Sticker price new was...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-03-2020, 04:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 270
Posted By kbmiddle
Check batteries, electrical systems, HVAC, rust,...

Check batteries, electrical systems, HVAC, rust, awnings, and when serviced. Remember low miles doesn’t reflect how much it has been lived in.
Keith
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-03-2020, 04:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By kbmiddle
Very good detailed advice. If you don’t have a...

Very good detailed advice. If you don’t have a reasonable understanding of an inverter/converter system find someone that does or educate yourself before starting. Plenty of YouTube videos out there...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-02-2020, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By kbmiddle
Remember inverters produce a fair amount of heat...

Remember inverters produce a fair amount of heat while converting DC to AC and pure sine wave output is preferable for residential refrigerator electronics.
Keith
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-30-2020, 06:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,470
Posted By kbmiddle
Just curious, what are these?

Just curious, what are these?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-28-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,192
Posted By kbmiddle
Mackwrench, I think you are mistaken as your...

Mackwrench,

I think you are mistaken as your panel diagram is the same as mine. Thanks for prompting me to actually open my main panel box and check to be sure current flowed the way I thought it...
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