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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-23-2017, 01:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,195
Posted By dgerstel
The best I can remember, the wires go from there,...

The best I can remember, the wires go from there, thru the roof into the AC channel, to the front and down into the TV area thru the inner roof.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-23-2017, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,412
Posted By dgerstel
Had more caster added to front end to help...

Had more caster added to front end to help stabilize coach, it wasn't what I wanted. Added steering stabilizer, made it worse, took it off. Found that ride height adjuster actuating rod was installed...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-23-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,018
Posted By dgerstel
Photos of TMan59's new coach, he can take new...

Photos of TMan59's new coach, he can take new ones when he gets a chance:
https://www.irv2.com/attachments/photopost/data/500/1-Coach.jpg...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-26-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,572
Posted By dgerstel
I have used this system for many years and love...

I have used this system for many years and love it. I helped with the fill time by adding a booster pump to the inlet water. I also added a hose bib, to supply RO water in the service bay for washing...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-30-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By dgerstel
Craig, I got it at Lowes. It is 12"...

Craig,

I got it at Lowes. It is 12" diameter, 10" might be big enough, I will see when it gets really hot.

Dennis,

They went to the one piece windshield in late '07
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-30-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By dgerstel
Cooling for desert storage

After trying to store the coach in Las Vegas without using the AC and exploding a few cans of soda, I continued using the AC to just keep the heat to a OK level and fighting to keep the humidity up....
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-10-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,163
Posted By dgerstel
Thanks to everyone for the info. Sandy, That...

Thanks to everyone for the info.

Sandy, That sounds real good, we will be in Oxnard for 3 to 4 weeks in July-Aug, so I will check with them.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-09-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,163
Posted By dgerstel
Yes, only about 6" to 7" wide down the sides, the...

Yes, only about 6" to 7" wide down the sides, the front is much larger, problem is just on the top. A local RV body shop wants $4,500.00 to do the job, which seemed a bit much to me. That was for...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-09-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,163
Posted By dgerstel
Re-paint Roof Cap

hi,

I tried to search for this but couldn't find anything. Has anyone had their roof side caps and front cap repainted, the clear coat is coming off. If so, how much did it cost?

Thanks for any...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-09-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,000
Posted By dgerstel
Wally & Debbie, I think Dixie is still not...

Wally & Debbie,

I think Dixie is still not to happy with me for selling you our old coach, but I am sure she will get over it sometime :-)

To All,

We have decided to keep this coach and...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-28-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,243
Posted By dgerstel
Like Lit said, Powder, see...

Like Lit said, Powder, see https://www.irv2.com/forums/f104/slide-adjustment-58808.html
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-02-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,000
Posted By dgerstel
Mike, I am not sure if I deserve such...

Mike,

I am not sure if I deserve such praise, and thank you. I have had a few issues that have prevented me from being as busy on the forum and coach, but still try to check what is going on when...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-22-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,061
Posted By dgerstel
I would go more with what JimM68 says. All...

I would go more with what JimM68 says. All Alpines that I know of, have each air conditioner on a different leg of the AC. Are all of the things that have no power, when on shore or gen power, the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-30-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,449
Posted By dgerstel
Perry, That is quite hard to do, when you have...

Perry,
That is quite hard to do, when you have to add the chlorine to the hose, which is ahead of the filters. Alpines only have hose feed for the water fill.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-30-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,449
Posted By dgerstel
Coin-Op, I would be careful about that, while...

Coin-Op,
I would be careful about that, while the RO system puts very pure water in your tank, it is subject to some sources of contamination. Since all of the chlorine has been removed by the RO...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-08-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 969
Posted By dgerstel
Assuming you have Hydro Hot and are taking about...

Assuming you have Hydro Hot and are taking about the fans in the slide out! The power for the fans run from the house to the slide along with the plumbing and all of the other wires for the slide. If...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-28-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,477
Posted By dgerstel
Most Alpines that I know of are pre-wired for the...

Most Alpines that I know of are pre-wired for the brake controller. The wire just takes a little looking to find.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-15-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,259
Posted By dgerstel
Did you check the chassis fuse/breaker in the...

Did you check the chassis fuse/breaker in the battery compartment?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-09-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,143
Posted By dgerstel
I had a factory installed MotoSat antenna mounted...

I had a factory installed MotoSat antenna mounted in front of front AC on my '02. Had lots of problems with noise. MotoSat factory said they had problems on that mount on Alpines. One of their guys...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-09-2011, 08:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,596
Posted By dgerstel
From what I can see in the photo, the only damage...

From what I can see in the photo, the only damage to the battery hold down strap is corrosion.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-03-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,917
Posted By dgerstel
When I had an error message on the VMSpc in my...

When I had an error message on the VMSpc in my '01 coach, Cummins could not use that info. I took the coach in and they used their computer to read the error codes in the engine computer to find the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-03-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By dgerstel
Monty, I would use "sticky traps" not poison...

Monty,

I would use "sticky traps" not poison in my RV. I would not like dead mice bodies decaying in some area of the coach, that I would probably smell, but not get to.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-02-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By dgerstel
Monty, A few points, I would mention. ...

Monty,

A few points, I would mention.

The Excess slope warning is for when the coach can't level due to running out of jack length.

I usually try to start with the rear of coach lower than...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-26-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By dgerstel
How about the washer/dryer. Even if you don't...

How about the washer/dryer. Even if you don't have them, there will be plumbing for them.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-21-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,544
Posted By dgerstel
WRV spent a lot of time trying to make them...

WRV spent a lot of time trying to make them simpler, but found they need power. If you are not level when you need to get into them, it can be a major problem. Either roll out too fast, far etc or...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-28-2011, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,879
Posted By dgerstel
Mike, I mounted my air pump, side ways, in...

Mike,

I mounted my air pump, side ways, in the rear "night stand" next to the head of the bed. My SC mattress is full length and taller than the original. I extended the plywood mattress support...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-23-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 24,987
Posted By dgerstel
I will be interested to see how your coach feels...

I will be interested to see how your coach feels after the master cylinder change. I assume that Al still has the upgraded brake pads on his, which means that he has 2 improvements to his. I did the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-12-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 492,775
Posted By dgerstel
To change the tension when changing the awning...

To change the tension when changing the awning material, 2 people should have no trouble turning the roller tighter after the old material is removed. My method of changing the tension or removing...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-11-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 492,775
Posted By dgerstel
What started me on changing my awning material,...

What started me on changing my awning material, was a rattle in the awning tube. I was told by the mfg to just tighten the springs. I did that first, without removing the whole awning. This did not...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-10-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 492,775
Posted By dgerstel
Bob, Did you find that the heavier material...

Bob,

Did you find that the heavier material helped with the puddling. I recently installed the same and found that the heavier material exacerbated the problem.

Dale
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-23-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,300
Posted By dgerstel
Try this post: ...

Try this post:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f104/tow-wiring-and-extra-wires-52864.html
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-22-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By dgerstel
See post # 10 on this thread: ...

See post # 10 on this thread:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f104/generator-front-end-electric-motor-68438.html
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-18-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Posted By dgerstel
Spare1 and 2 are not heavy enough for the brake...

Spare1 and 2 are not heavy enough for the brake controller. I found my blue wire just ahead of and to the right of the pedals under the dash. See this post about this subject.
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-04-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,715
Posted By dgerstel
sdcyclist, Did you find this link? ...

sdcyclist,

Did you find this link?
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f104/ride-height-wouldnt-adjust-52860.html
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-02-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,902
Posted By dgerstel
If you are near Oregon, then I would highly...

If you are near Oregon, then I would highly recommend Amazing Creations @ 541 556-0501. They have done some work for me and I have seen a lot of their work on other coaches, it is all top notch.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-02-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,397
Posted By dgerstel
Wayne, Are you going to be at DRR? If so...

Wayne,

Are you going to be at DRR? If so look me up and we can brain storm.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-02-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,397
Posted By dgerstel
Wayne, That would be the best solution, and...

Wayne,

That would be the best solution, and what I was going to suggest to WRV. The problem is, where can they be placed. I was hard pressed to find any areas now and couldn't see any ways that it...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-01-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,397
Posted By dgerstel
Basil, These systems are different,...

Basil,

These systems are different, depending on coach year, length and model.

See here for my findings on HH, AH problems:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f104/aqua-hot-issues-17737.html

My...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-27-2010, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,244
Posted By dgerstel
On SE and Apex coaches, the Aqua-Hot units faces...

On SE and Apex coaches, the Aqua-Hot units faces the holding tanks. There should be a "cut out" in the basement floor between the A-H and the holding tanks. It is covered by a very strong black...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-20-2010, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,550
Posted By dgerstel
Dennis, I looked at the RTD250 manual and it...

Dennis,

I looked at the RTD250 manual and it does have more inputs and outputs than mine does. Mine was hooked up with the component outputs used for video and std RCA connections for audio to the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-17-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,550
Posted By dgerstel
I have replaced our RCA RTD258 unit with a Sony...

I have replaced our RCA RTD258 unit with a Sony system and separate Blue Ray disk player. I will be bringing the RCA unit to DRR X to sell at the garage sale. I have done many modifications to the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-02-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,369
Posted By dgerstel
Rurallady, From the photo, it looks like you...

Rurallady,

From the photo, it looks like you have the one piece windshield. This requires a radial arm instead of a pantographic arm like the coaches with a two piece windshield use. The radial...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-08-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,494
Posted By dgerstel
Mike, My coach should be a lot like yours,...

Mike,

My coach should be a lot like yours, for wiring. I installed a US Gear tow brake system, here are links to info about that.
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-05-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,325
Posted By dgerstel
The times I have had both of my coaches aligned,...

The times I have had both of my coaches aligned, the mechanic had the spects in the alignment machine. It did not have Alpine, Peak or Western RV listed, but he found the info by matching the axle...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-02-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,385
Posted By dgerstel
Thank you Tom, that is VERY useful information.

Thank you Tom, that is VERY useful information.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-01-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,550
Posted By dgerstel
Are you sure that you have a furnace, and not...

Are you sure that you have a furnace, and not Hydro hot heating, there is a big difference.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-19-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
Posted By dgerstel
For the slide sticking problem see here:...

For the slide sticking problem see here: https://www.irv2.com/forums/f104/slide-adjustment-58808.html

If you hear a click, but the motor doesn't start, I would first check the solenoids that are...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-17-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By dgerstel
I am changing over to the VMSpc, that is what I...

I am changing over to the VMSpc, that is what I used until we got the new rig. At that time, the VMSpc would not read the information from the new transmissions. Now that Silver Leaf has come out...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-14-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By dgerstel
Thank you everyone for the info. As to the...

Thank you everyone for the info. As to the control issue, only the Apex's use the Silver Leaf for coach controls. The standard Sliver Leaf is just a monitor of engine and transmission conditions.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-13-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By dgerstel
What brand backup monitor in 2007 Alpine

Can anyone tell me what brand backup camera system is used in a 2007 Alpine, possibly a 2006 or 2008? I am planning on removing my Silverleaf and sell it. I need to get a backup camera monitor to...
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