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Posted By bdpreece

I replaced the trombetta last summer so it is...

I replaced the trombetta last summer so it is probably good. I carry a spare as over the 14 years I have owned the coach I have found that to be a weak spot.

Not sure the loose wire has...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

01-13-2024, 12:49 PM

Replies: 15

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Posted By bdpreece

The weather warmed up some yesterday so I just...

The weather warmed up some yesterday so I just went ahead and pulled the inverter/charger. Found a crimp on ring connector behind the main negative cable where the wire had not been crimped good...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

01-11-2024, 04:12 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 1,143

Posted By bdpreece

Think I provided too much information. All I...

Think I provided too much information.
All I really want to know is where that loose black wire I found should be hooked up.

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

01-11-2024, 11:42 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 1,143

Posted By bdpreece

Have progressed way beyond B.I.R.D. and have an...

Have progressed way beyond B.I.R.D. and have an AMPL Start system which has been serving me well until just recently. Just need to know for sure where to hook up this newly found loose wire. Even...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

01-11-2024, 11:11 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 1,143

Posted By bdpreece

Magnum inverter/charger

2008 Holiday Rambler Endeavor with a Magnum 2012 inverter/charger.

Been having problems with the starting batteries going dead while parked and plugged in. Today while looking in the inverter...

06-21-2023, 07:48 PM

Replies: 36

How bad is this rust? Will you buy it?

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Posted By bdpreece

Complain about it to the seller and use it as an...

Complain about it to the seller and use it as an excuse to make a low offer.

Removing water compartment water filter before winterizing

06-10-2023, 09:51 AM

Replies: 5

Stonevos fabric install, help!

Views: 382

Posted By bdpreece

Might try a little baby powder on the material. ...

Might try a little baby powder on the material. Also find a tapered punch and expand the opening a bit if you can.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

06-08-2023, 10:00 AM

Replies: 3

Warm batteries

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Posted By bdpreece

One or probably both of the batteries has a...

One or probably both of the batteries has a shorted cell. At that age you really need to replace them all.

Forum: Vintage RV's

04-16-2023, 10:58 AM

Replies: 6

1997 Rexhall window awning problem

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Posted By bdpreece

Had a 98 Rexhall and I really don't remember the...

Had a 98 Rexhall and I really don't remember the window awnings locking like a window blind. They were under constant tension and the only thing keeping them from rolling up were the straps. Maybe...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

03-10-2023, 11:42 AM

Replies: 10

Layoffs in the MH division

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Posted By bdpreece

Link takes me toThe Press Enterprise with a page...

Link takes me toThe Press Enterprise with a page not found error.

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-06-2023, 09:12 AM

Replies: 7

Complimentary Hub R&R by learn the hard way ~

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Posted By bdpreece

Just a thought but; you might try an air wrench...

Just a thought but; you might try an air wrench using quick bursts to see if you can get them to tighten a little bit at a time until they actually catch enough to torque them.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

12-12-2022, 10:32 AM

Replies: 6

Views: 396

Posted By bdpreece

How is your filter housing connected? Not the...

How is your filter housing connected? Not the same brand but my coach came with connectors that can be disconnected and a short piece of flexible hose that can be put in it's place.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-20-2022, 11:48 AM

Replies: 6

Coach AC not blowing AC

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Posted By bdpreece

Short of a loose wire connection bumping things...

Short of a loose wire connection bumping things would not get the capacitor to start the motor. I would be looking at the motor itself.

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

09-16-2022, 11:45 PM

Replies: 29

Surge tank leaking,how far can I drive it?

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Posted By bdpreece

I would think you could make it however, if the...

I would think you could make it however, if the crack is visible You could possibly seal it up with some JB Weld Water Weld.

Forum: Forest River Owners Forum

09-07-2022, 09:18 PM

Replies: 1

Furrion Stove and Oven won't light

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Posted By bdpreece

Think you are on the right track with fuse...

Think you are on the right track with fuse problem. Found this when searching on Furrion.

"SAFETY FEATURES - Three gas burners feature a gas auto safety cut-off that stops the flow of gas...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

09-07-2022, 09:06 PM

Replies: 3

Bounder: Front AC not working 2018 Bounder/Southwind

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Posted By bdpreece

Start with the easy stuff. You most likely have...

Start with the easy stuff. You most likely have a control cable with what I would describe as phone clips on both ends. One end will be up in the AC itself the other end at the thermostat. Just...

09-07-2022, 06:50 PM

Replies: 7

2004 holiday rambler

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Posted By bdpreece

There is such a thing as brown mold. Do a search...

There is such a thing as brown mold. Do a search on brown mold and check to see if the pictures match.

Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions

08-31-2022, 02:30 PM

Replies: 4

How do I remove this siding seam?

Views: 484

Posted By bdpreece

I would recommend you not remove it. Just remove...

I would recommend you not remove it. Just remove the caulking and re-caulk it.

can't tell if the rounded part is rubber or plastic but for the rubber ones, If you really want to remove it;...

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

08-29-2022, 11:01 AM

Replies: 11

2004 National Tropical T370 Known issues?

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Posted By bdpreece

Before doing anything else; disconnect all...

Before doing anything else; disconnect all batteries at the posts wait about 15 minutes and reconnect. Had that problem on my 04 T396 with Cat 350. That fixed mine.

Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories

08-27-2022, 10:26 AM

Replies: 4

Testing a marriage

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Posted By bdpreece

Makes me remember many years ago when we...

Makes me remember many years ago when we purchased our first trailer a 14 foot Shasta. We lived at the end of a 300 foot driveway with a dog leg in it and I had to back all the way in with my wife's...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

08-26-2022, 11:13 AM

Replies: 6

NavNGo users

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Posted By bdpreece

Wouldn't buy another RM since they sucked me in...

Wouldn't buy another RM since they sucked me in with the Lifetime Map updates promise then I found out Lifetime is something they define not my lifetime. Just bought a Dragontouch notebook and am...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-20-2022, 11:09 AM

Replies: 1

Toilet won't fill

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Posted By bdpreece

go here ...

go here https://seacoastservices.com/vf-pedal-flush-troubleshooting/ see #6

Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics

08-20-2022, 10:57 AM

Replies: 7

Not Recomended Reviews?

Views: 895

Posted By bdpreece

From what I have read the reason these rating...

From what I have read the reason these rating companies use for basically throwing out the worst ratings is; competitors will down rate their competition to make themselves look better. Just read an...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-14-2022, 11:17 AM

Replies: 5

Power capacitor for a/c

Views: 458

Posted By bdpreece

I just took my old capacitor to a sticks and...

I just took my old capacitor to a sticks and bricks AC shop and they found me one with the same rating. Physically it was different so mounting was a little bit different but not really a problem.

Battery Light off setting still, on when motorhome is driven

08-12-2022, 11:38 AM

Replies: 99

How do you handle loud, rude people at night?

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Posted By bdpreece

I just remove my hearing aids and I sleep like a...

I just remove my hearing aids and I sleep like a baby.

Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum

08-05-2022, 11:25 AM

Replies: 12

Out of fuel (2000 alpine 36 fds)

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Posted By bdpreece

If you were reasonably level and are sure you...

If you were reasonably level and are sure you really got the tank full the only other thought I have is that somehow your pickup tubes in the tank for the engine and generator are reversed and you...

Forum: Full-Timers

07-25-2022, 02:08 PM

Replies: 12

Security on the road

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Posted By bdpreece

Bear spray, A loud air horn, bright flashlight.

Bear spray, A loud air horn, bright flashlight.

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

07-23-2022, 01:24 PM

Replies: 2

07 national tradewinds drivers side wiper arm

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Posted By bdpreece

You could probably repair it with JB Weld but you...

You could probably repair it with JB Weld but you most probably would never get it off again.

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

07-23-2022, 01:18 PM

Replies: 1

Views: 239

Posted By bdpreece

Just a thought but could the belt be slipping...

Just a thought but could the belt be slipping when driving but is tight enough to drive alternator when at idle.

07-20-2022, 11:52 AM

Replies: 18

Stink of death in the wall

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Posted By bdpreece

Since I am not sure what the smell is I do have...

Since I am not sure what the smell is I do have one suggestion. Before ripping anything apart check all your batteries. If they are overcharging they boil and let off a horrible stink. Just go...

06-25-2022, 03:11 PM

Replies: 88

Paying Dealer's Taxes in Oregon! Buyer's beware!

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Posted By bdpreece

You pay it one way or another. It can be in the...

You pay it one way or another. It can be in the selling price or as an add on later. This way they advertise a lower selling price then add the tax in later. Makes the buyer think they are getting...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

06-03-2022, 12:16 PM

Replies: 1

Location of Fresh Water Pump 1995 Fleetwood Southwind

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Posted By bdpreece

See if this helps...

See if this helps https://rvforums.com/threads/water-pump-in-accessible-in-95-southwind.10391/

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

03-12-2022, 11:37 AM

Replies: 109

Chassis batteries not charging

Views: 14,686

Posted By bdpreece

Most probably the Trombetta solenoid ...

Most probably the Trombetta solenoid
https://www.ebay.com/itm/152290406052.

That's what fixed mine.

12-06-2021, 11:09 AM

Replies: 6

New California legislation

Views: 937

Posted By bdpreece

If it passes just another reason to avoid...

If it passes just another reason to avoid California or, if you live there to leave.

Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads

10-23-2021, 09:54 AM

Replies: 8

Avoiding Bakersfield CA

Views: 2,408

Posted By bdpreece

Thanks for the replies. Feel better about trying...

Thanks for the replies. Feel better about trying 223 now that I have more information.

Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads

10-20-2021, 12:07 PM

Replies: 8

Avoiding Bakersfield CA

Views: 2,408

Posted By bdpreece

Avoiding Bakersfield CA

Trying to find a way to avoid the HY 99, Hy58 traffic through Bakersfield CA. Has anyone taken highway 223 from I5 over to highway 58 to get to Tehachapi CA? We are 40 feet towing a full size...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

09-21-2021, 11:38 AM

Replies: 2

LG TV has snowy picture

Views: 374

Posted By bdpreece

Snowy pictures can be caused by noise on the...

Snowy pictures can be caused by noise on the power line. You might want to check if the problem is outside interference. Try running the snowy TV's off an extension cord connected to power outside...

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

09-12-2021, 07:40 PM

Replies: 13

After sitting a Year

Views: 1,063

Posted By bdpreece

Sounds stupid but, try to tighten first then...

Sounds stupid but, try to tighten first then loosen. Sometimes that will break frozen threads loose.

08-18-2021, 11:27 AM

Replies: 51

Baseplate failure - no wreck

Views: 10,110

Posted By bdpreece

Why is it we only hear about failures on Blue Ox...

Why is it we only hear about failures on Blue Ox tow bars. Not a lot but still even one is one too may.

Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum

08-17-2021, 07:02 PM

Replies: 7

Awning cover

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Posted By bdpreece

It would help if you could list the year of the...

It would help if you could list the year of the RV, the length of the awning and the awning manufacturer.

Forum: Just Conversation

08-11-2021, 11:33 AM

Replies: 53

Is there ANYTHING that you can't buy on Amazon?

Views: 3,853

Posted By bdpreece

Watch out what you buy though. Ordered a...

Watch out what you buy though. Ordered a replacement microwave for the motorhome. Installed it in the motorhome but, it died after only one week. Seller says return it but, since it weighs over 50...

08-11-2021, 10:52 AM

Replies: 4

Power problem

Views: 521

Posted By bdpreece

There is a distinct possibility that you might...

There is a distinct possibility that you might have more than one fuel filter. I would crawl under the coach and try to trace the fuel lines. Often times they will hide another fuel filter up on a...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

08-11-2021, 10:38 AM

Replies: 1

ATT TV Now changes names... AGAIN

Views: 440

Posted By bdpreece

I just got my account straightened out from the...

I just got my account straightened out from the last change. Ended up with two accounts, two log in's, etc.

08-11-2021, 10:31 AM

Replies: 56

Installed 30 AMP connection but today reversed

Views: 7,258

Posted By bdpreece

Always nice to have a backup option.

Always nice to have a backup option.