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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,309
Posted By GrantR
I pressure wash mine (4-5 times) until the water...

I pressure wash mine (4-5 times) until the water is clear coming from it - I did have a fan clutch issue that created a similar scenario to yours - new fan clutch solved it.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-09-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,165
Posted By GrantR
I have a 45W x 60L with 18’ Stud. 16” x 16”...

I have a 45W x 60L with 18’ Stud. 16” x 16” electric roll up door on the RV, 10”h x 16’ Wside on the toy side.
This is the second one I have built, found that I never really used the drain I built...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-30-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By GrantR
For the record and to close this thread, This...

For the record and to close this thread, This model, 2012 Itasca Ellipse, does not have a VIM of any type.
The TCU is in a small metal box above the drive axle on the driver side, Fuses and relay...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-23-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By GrantR
Thanks for the response. It looks similar but you...

Thanks for the response. It looks similar but you have some additional items bolted on.
You may be correct on the ARENS box. The Chassis manual only has that image in it, the transmission manual...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-22-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By GrantR
ARENS Control Box for Allison 3000

I have searched the threads here and there are some references to the ECU & VIM for the Allison Transmission. I am looking for the ARENS Control Box related to the Allison 3000 Transmission.
The...
Forum: Damon 11-01-2023, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By GrantR
Always dump the Black First, then Grey. Learn the...

Always dump the Black First, then Grey. Learn the critical systems of your rig and check them regularly. Follow a Maintenance plan, always easier if you can learn and do some of this yourself (You...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-31-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By GrantR
We do a lot of dry camping, I carry a spare. When...

We do a lot of dry camping, I carry a spare. When I didn’t carry a spare, it failed on Christmas eve. Started carrying a spare and used it 10 years later while dry camping. Have another spare in the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-29-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By GrantR
Just to close this out, It was the ground lead at...

Just to close this out, It was the ground lead at the rear of the coach, just behind the Chassis Battery. I was have some work done on the engine, but the time the mechanic had finished, there were...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-13-2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,163
Posted By GrantR
I Lived in So CA back in the 90’s. I built a...

I Lived in So CA back in the 90’s. I built a “horse Cover” for my trailer but made sure it was high enough for a Motor Home that I purchased next
It was around 12W x 40L x 14H. No sides, just a roof.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-13-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 805
Posted By GrantR
I do not have a Monaco but do have a Cummins with...

I do not have a Monaco but do have a Cummins with 2 filters. 1 is easy, the second is a pain and took about 5 minutes of priming and starting to get it running. Lost 5 Gallons of fuel during the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-08-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By GrantR
As it turns out, It is the return wire...

As it turns out, It is the return wire disconnected somewhere, If I put a clip lead on the return to the frame, everything functions as it should. Just need to work out where that connects!!.
Thanks...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-08-2023, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By GrantR
Thanks

Hi One Brit, I jumped the motor to get it to a position I could get home, It is on my list for this afternoon to troubleshoot.
I need to see if I can trace the wires out, there is no correlation...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-30-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By GrantR
Hi Ray, On mine, if you lift the foot of the bed...

Hi Ray, On mine, if you lift the foot of the bed (it is heavy) You can get to both the bed and slide mechanisms.
There are usually 2 micro switches involved in that circuit. 1 is the one you...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-28-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By GrantR
Ellipse/Tour Power Front Seats stopped

I have a 2012 Itasca Ellipse, while turning the drivers seat, the power seats stopped working.
30 amp breaker is not tripped, 12v on the other side of it. 15 amp breaker is good (for the heated seat...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-20-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By GrantR
This is what I typically use to check my tires, I...

This is what I typically use to check my tires, I have no problem getting plenty of pressure, depends on your equipment/rig.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-20-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By GrantR
I may have an option that I no longer use....

I may have an option that I no longer use. Message me if you are interested. The other option of course is to begin streaming.
Grant
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-19-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,971
Posted By GrantR
I am similar to Alpine36, Large Funnel with 2...

I am similar to Alpine36, Large Funnel with 2 feet of hase on the end of it that fits inside the oil pipe. Funnel supported tot he ladder, I use 2.5G oil bottles. I have a slow flow to get to the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-02-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By GrantR
Thanks for the help guys, I replaced the fan...

Thanks for the help guys, I replaced the fan yesterday. Customer Service was a good idea but they were not a lot of help other than confirming it was behind the center console.
@ Berndawg - Thanks...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-22-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By GrantR
2012 Winnebago Ellipse/Tour Dash Fan

Hi There, I have searched the forum and there are several mentions on the fan squealing etc which is what I have. There is no mention of how to get to it.
- I dismantled the Dash cover, there are...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-15-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,833
Posted By GrantR
This looks like a fairly simple job (they all do...

This looks like a fairly simple job (they all do before you start). I would personally go with the shurflo just because I have had such good performance from them. I am not sure the additional...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-23-2022, 06:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,529
Posted By GrantR
This is OK, It will heat the Antifreeze in the...

This is OK, It will heat the Antifreeze in the system but no more than the engine would when driving down the road.


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Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-22-2022, 06:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,529
Posted By GrantR
In my case, we have a heated basement that I can...

In my case, we have a heated basement that I can set the temp in with a separate thermostat. The low point drains barely protrude through the insulated wall of that heated area and have never posed...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-04-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Posted By GrantR
I have a switch to turn tag axle dump to auto. As...

I have a switch to turn tag axle dump to auto. As soon as I put the transmission into reverse, the tag axle dumps. I am able to turn it off. The only time I I have turned it off was when in soft...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-04-2022, 06:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,529
Posted By GrantR
We have boondocked at -11F / -23C. We were moving...

We have boondocked at -11F / -23C. We were moving out of the North to a warmer climate :) and this was on the way South - we did this for 1 night in a class A motorhome. We made it but it is not...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-28-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By GrantR
I have never seen a propane Aqua Hot system, they...

I have never seen a propane Aqua Hot system, they are all diesel and Electric. I would expect if the unit has a Diesel engine. It I would be a standard diesel AH.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-28-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 841
Posted By GrantR
Hi Kip, This is typically not an issue, the...

Hi Kip, This is typically not an issue, the alternator provides similar voltage to the same wires to charge the batteries when the engine is running. As long as you place it on the +ve and -ve posts...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-23-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By GrantR
I have always taken the two bolts out for the...

I have always taken the two bolts out for the bracket, cut the cable tie that holds a couple of hoses in place so you can move them and I can get the filter and bracket out to work on it. I have...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-18-2021, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 665
Posted By GrantR
Hi Dan, I think that you are most likely looking...

Hi Dan, I think that you are most likely looking at the generator portion at the front. The fan and belt(s) are at the rear of the generator (Opposite end of the radiator fill/Ct breakers).
The only...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-13-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By GrantR
You only have 12V DC power through the converter....

You only have 12V DC power through the converter. The battery disconnect could be tripped somewhere or the batteries are dead.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-13-2021, 06:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,318
Posted By GrantR
Have one area/compartment that allowed easy...

Have one area/compartment that allowed easy access to fuel filters, air dryer filter, hydraulics filter etc. and provide simple and adequate access to the engine for maintenance.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-26-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 17
Bounder: Electric gremlin
Views: 1,456
Posted By GrantR
Typically this is a GFCI outlet being tripped....

Typically this is a GFCI outlet being tripped. There is often a well camouflaged GFCI somewhere that has tripped and the other outlets are on the South side of that and stop working when the one GFCI...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-21-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,137
Posted By GrantR
I have a 42JD and got home from a long weekend...

I have a 42JD and got home from a long weekend trip today. I dumped when I got home and tested this. The sink in my 1/2 bath definitely drains into the forward grey tank along with the kitchen sink....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-20-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,684
Posted By GrantR
If you any decent diagrams/measurements of it,...

If you any decent diagrams/measurements of it, there could be an option to get a shop to 3D print one for you. Just a thought -
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-20-2021, 06:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By GrantR
I use removeable pads (Bigfoot) that are designed...

I use removeable pads (Bigfoot) that are designed for a backhoe feet. I had an issue once in a hotel parking lot that we were at for an event. One of the rear leveling pads disappeared through the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-20-2021, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By GrantR
Check for a loose ground connection.

Check for a loose ground connection.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-16-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,137
Posted By GrantR
I can’t imagine how that would happen if...

I can’t imagine how that would happen if everything is working normally, The black tanks should not be connected to the grey at all unless you had the dump gates open at the drain and the cap on.
I...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 11-13-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By GrantR
You most likely have a bad connector somewhere. I...

You most likely have a bad connector somewhere. I had one of the side cameras was intermittent for a while, then stopped. It was the connector in the mirror. I removed the connector and hard wired...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-09-2021, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 817
Posted By GrantR
I built a 60L x 40W pole barn. Worth every penny.

I built a 60L x 40W pole barn. Worth every penny.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-04-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 263
Posted By GrantR
My general rule is when you have 2 or more weird...

My general rule is when you have 2 or more weird electrical issues, start looking at the grounding. Check the various ground connection points on the coach, usually direct to the frame in more than...
Forum: New Member Check-In 11-01-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
Posted By GrantR
Welcome to the group. Winterizing is no usually...

Welcome to the group. Winterizing is no usually that big a deal. I you have house refrigerator with water, you need to take that into consideration.
We are not too far away from Raleigh and usually...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-31-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,075
Posted By GrantR
Check all of your lights. This is often linked to...

Check all of your lights. This is often linked to the brake lights. On some vehicle electronics, If any of those are out, cruise control will not operate.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-31-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,287
Posted By GrantR
Maybe I have been doing it wrong for 20 years. I...

Maybe I have been doing it wrong for 20 years. I always retract the slides while the jacks are down. Start the engine, retract the jacks. One interesting aspect is to open a window/vent while moving...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-31-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By GrantR
There are pumps for each “leg” of the heat...

There are pumps for each “leg” of the heat system. The thermostat turns this pumps on inside the Aquahot system. On mine, there are indicator lights on the Aquahot panel to indicate which ones are...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-31-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By GrantR
You can still remove the bolts if you use red...

You can still remove the bolts if you use red loctite. It just requires a little more effort. I used it on mine and still check it regularly.
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 10-30-2021, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,602
Posted By GrantR
Good to hear you solved it. I learned that lesson...

Good to hear you solved it. I learned that lesson in 1985. Start with the simple stuff and work backwards.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-30-2021, 06:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By GrantR
I would check for a small filter, often on the...

I would check for a small filter, often on the inlet side to the pump that may be clogged and need cleaning/replacement. To troubleshoot, try hooking a line up directly to the inlet side and provide...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 10-23-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 205
Posted By GrantR
Nice pic Fred.

Nice pic Fred.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-23-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 619
Posted By GrantR
If they are HWH jacks, this is a common issue...

If they are HWH jacks, this is a common issue with retracting. I have had 2 MH’s with HWH, both did the same.
Price is entirely what you want to make it, they will either say yes or no. It is below...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-22-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 67,478
Posted By GrantR
I got one back on the last trip. My water gauge...

I got one back on the last trip. My water gauge has been off since we bought the coach new. I finally pulled the cover off, rearranged the sensors and they now work as designed.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-22-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By GrantR
Check the location where the tubes go in tot he...

Check the location where the tubes go in tot he mattress. That is often the point of failure. I repaired our 4 years ago with a generous amount of epoxy resin and have not had an issue since.
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