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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-24-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,013
Posted By OwensKa1a
Merry Christmas to one and all. I got an...

Merry Christmas to one and all.

I got an appointment (next day!) at Camping World to look at my slide out. They required I sign a work order for 2 hours to get started... I was HOPEFUL that I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-18-2021, 05:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,013
Posted By OwensKa1a
Thanks all for the initial replies. I thought my...

Thanks all for the initial replies. I thought my rig info was visible when I posted something...I'll need to figure out how to update my profile to make that true.

My slide is hydraulic, made by...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-17-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,013
Posted By OwensKa1a
Slide Out Binding

I'm close to hitting the road and just got everything working 2 days ago. As one of my final steps I wanted to lube up the slide real good. I have only extended it twice since owning it and this was...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-25-2021, 04:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,168
Posted By OwensKa1a
An update to my transfer switch issue. I decided...

An update to my transfer switch issue. I decided I didn't want to continue to chase repairs on my old transfer switch and ordered a new one from Amazon.

I got this one for $166 all in/delivered:...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-25-2021, 04:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,592
Posted By OwensKa1a
An update to the water leak problem. I...

An update to the water leak problem. I knowledgeable friend came by to check it out for me. My (80 gal) tank is mounted above the diesel tank. Apparently there are 2 overflow hoses coming off (near)...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-09-2021, 08:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,592
Posted By OwensKa1a
Fresh Water Tank Leaking

When I bought my RV the seller added water so that we could prove that everything worked...pump, water heater, toilet, faucets...

Yesterday, for the first time, I attempted to FILL the tank....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-30-2021, 08:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,168
Posted By OwensKa1a
The troubleshooting doc I found included the part...

The troubleshooting doc I found included the part numbers for all components. The unit I found on eBay had the part number printed on the front of the contactor casing. Interestingly...the contactor...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-29-2021, 04:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,168
Posted By OwensKa1a
I received the new contactor from an Ebay...

I received the new contactor from an Ebay supplier and installed it. As Lowflyer1 pointed out I had to cut off the extra 'ears' in order to get the circuit board reinstalled. Unfortunately the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-22-2021, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By OwensKa1a
Awesome. Thank you all. The combination of these...

Awesome. Thank you all. The combination of these replies provides me enough ideas for a plan of attack. Perfect.

Searching East Penn I discovered they had a massive fire a couple of days ago at...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-21-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By OwensKa1a
Thank you for the reply and all the info. I have...

Thank you for the reply and all the info. I have not yet done a test to confirm my understanding of which set of two batteries are which. They are all identical. In the photo below you can see that...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-21-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,168
Posted By OwensKa1a
Transfer Switch Contactor Replacement

I've been doing work to get my old ONAN Marquis 7000 running. Found a loose starter connection and pulled the carb apart, cleaned, replaced. The generator is running good.

Then I discovered I had...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-13-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By OwensKa1a
Battery Mystery

I recently bought my '99 Coachmen Catalina 334 MBS. I'm in the process of getting it in good enough condition to begin full timing. Hoping someone here can enlighten me about my existing batteries.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-29-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,478
Posted By OwensKa1a
Hey all - In the end I was able to get a new...

Hey all - In the end I was able to get a new pulley of the same dimensions and get it remounted. Due to the damage on the original bracket I was reluctant to us it but...after a couple of failed...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-23-2021, 07:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,478
Posted By OwensKa1a
This pulley is indeed the 'non spring' style...

This pulley is indeed the 'non spring' style tensioner. The belt/pulley is standalone and only connected to the AC compressor. Interestingly...there are no notches/sliding slot. The surface where the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-23-2021, 07:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,478
Posted By OwensKa1a
Thanks for that - I will look into DTNA Connect. ...

Thanks for that - I will look into DTNA Connect.

P/N doesn't help...No longer available...FL pointed me to Fleetpride...nothing.

At this point I'm on the hunt for something 'close enough' that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-22-2021, 05:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,478
Posted By OwensKa1a
Hey Y'all. I pulled the pulley off yesterday....

Hey Y'all. I pulled the pulley off yesterday. It's a small miracle that it was hanging on at all. The bearing was completely shot and the inside of the cylinder (where the bearing used to be...) was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-21-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,478
Posted By OwensKa1a
Cummins 5.9 ISB 'mystery pulley'

My first newbie question. Please advise if I'm putting it in the wrong place.

I've recently purchased a 1999 Coachmen Catalina pusher. It runs strong at 33k miles. I have an appointment at the...
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-12-2021, 06:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By OwensKa1a
Thank you to everyone for the nice welcome. I...

Thank you to everyone for the nice welcome. I grew up in Michigan, spent my career in Silicon Valley and have returned to Michigan a few years ago. Enough already with the winters. I'm hitting the...
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-11-2021, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By OwensKa1a
New RVer

Greetings! I've just purchased a 1999 Coachmen Catalina Diesel Pusher. I'm planning to get on the road full time in October. I have a LOT of work to do and am determined to get this thing 'solidly'...
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