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Forum: Vintage RV's 07-28-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,495
Posted By Jim_Tech_Vet
Thanks MrMark52 and Argosy, I’m going to be...

Thanks MrMark52 and Argosy,

I’m going to be putting solar panels, new batteries, a charge controller, etc., in, so the B-W Power Controller is going to be replaced anyway. The Magnatek schematic...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-27-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,495
Posted By Jim_Tech_Vet
Schematics for B-W Manufacturers Model 6345 120 VAC - 12 VDC Power Converter ca 1989

I’ve recently acquired a 1989 27-foot Mobile Traveler Class A MH with a B-W Manufacturers (of Kokomo, Indiana) Model 6345 45 Amp 120 VAC - 12 VDC Power Converter. I’m looking for any schematics,...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-17-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,233
Posted By Jim_Tech_Vet
Hi Bill, Thanks for the schematic - I have...

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the schematic - I have the entire paper and digital formats of the John Deere chassis manual, which includes that schematic. What I needed was line drawings and/or photos of...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-17-2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,233
Posted By Jim_Tech_Vet
So, I got over to the MH in the 102 F heat armed...

So, I got over to the MH in the 102 F heat armed with all-metal versions of the battery post clamps to test my theory about the thick enamel paint on the first pair of clamps preventing conduction...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-16-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,233
Posted By Jim_Tech_Vet
I just realized from your suggestion that I make...

I just realized from your suggestion that I make sure the connections are clean is exactly the right answer, but for the wrong reason. The battery has side bolt connections because the cables all...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-16-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,233
Posted By Jim_Tech_Vet
Wellll … I connected the positive wire from the...

Wellll … I connected the positive wire from the Klixon circuit breaker to the engine battery, and when I tried to start the engine, the starter didn’t turn over at all, I didn’t hear the starter...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-15-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,233
Posted By Jim_Tech_Vet
Hi Argosy, So my supposition is correct that...

Hi Argosy,

So my supposition is correct that the cable coming out of the bottom of the Klixon circuit breaker does supply alternator/voltage regulator output current to recharge the engine...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-15-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,233
Posted By Jim_Tech_Vet
1989 Mobile Traveler 27-foot Restoration - Ford 460 Alternator Connection

Hi,

I’m restoring a new-to-me 1989 Mobile Traveler 27-foot MH with a Ford 460 and have a question about wiring the engine battery and alternator. The PO removed the engine and house batteries and...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-13-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,802
Posted By Jim_Tech_Vet
Hi Joe & Annette, momdoc, Tony, and Ruth, I...

Hi Joe & Annette, momdoc, Tony, and Ruth,

I greatly appreciate the warm welcome!

I've been puzzling through the documents I have, including the John Deere chassis service manual and Sure-Power...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-12-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,802
Posted By Jim_Tech_Vet
1989 Mobile Traveler 27 foot MH Being Restored

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I found a well-running 1989 Mobile Traveler 27 foot MH (Ford 460, 3-speed tranny on a John Deere chassis) with...
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