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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-31-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Posted By Mike and Amy
We have a 05 fdds and have not had any problems...

We have a 05 fdds and have not had any problems with ours. The parts In The picture with the red circle look ok. Maybe the problem is in the handle mechanism where it contacts that part circled?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-16-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,236
Posted By Mike and Amy
Our 05 34’ ISL 400 has averaged 7.7 since we...

Our 05 34’ ISL 400 has averaged 7.7 since we installed the BlueFire in 2018
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-14-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,839
Posted By Mike and Amy
328274 This is what the old solenoid looks...

328274

This is what the old solenoid looks like on our 2005. It is behind the left wall of the battery compartment
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-14-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,839
Posted By Mike and Amy
Follow up on repair. We left the starter with a...

Follow up on repair. We left the starter with a rebuilder and drove the car home to do some work on a project in Durango. When we returned to Havasu the starter was ready. I installed it and repaired...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-14-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,334
Posted By Mike and Amy
Thanks. That’s where I took it.

Thanks. That’s where I took it.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-13-2021, 04:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,839
Posted By Mike and Amy
Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions,...

Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions, please know you are greatly appreciated. I bought the parts to fix the cables/wires and dropped the starter at a rebuilder and he will let me know if...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-13-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,839
Posted By Mike and Amy
my cell is 970-749-5o82

my cell is 970-749-5o82
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-13-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,334
Posted By Mike and Amy
Hi Paul, I am in Havasu and need a new...

Hi Paul,

I am in Havasu and need a new starter, or mine rebuilt. Who did you use to rebuild yours?

Thanks, Mike.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-13-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,839
Posted By Mike and Amy
Starter out and damaged wires out for...

Starter out and damaged wires out for replacement. Does anyone know of a quality source to order a new starter?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-13-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,839
Posted By Mike and Amy
Thanks for the suggestions! After first...

Thanks for the suggestions!

After first crawl under...discovered the main hydraulic hose from the gear driven pump to the radiator fan had rubbed the main red large battery line to the starter ...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-13-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,839
Posted By Mike and Amy
Ghost trying to start our Alpine

We were sitting in our winter house in Lake Havasu City this morning with our 2005 Alpine 34FDDS Cummins ISL 400 sitting just outside our patio door when I hear the Alpine starter motor start...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-30-2019, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By Mike and Amy
I agree with DrDaveMA, on my 05 the ABS light...

I agree with DrDaveMA, on my 05 the ABS light comes on and goes off occasionaly on its own. The first time it came on I checked the fluid and the temp of the brakes and all seemed normal. I'm not...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-01-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By Mike and Amy
Cracks in Dish Travler

I have replaced the dish two times on my Winegard Travler system. I installed it two years ago. This dish cracked between the actual dish and its mounting arm, see photos. As you can see it cracked...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-28-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By Mike and Amy
We have a 2005 ISL 400, fdds 34' Our filter...

We have a 2005 ISL 400, fdds 34' Our filter number is a Fleetguard AF25549 available for $75.00 at this site

https://puredieselpower.com/products/fleetguard-air-filter-af25549.html

I have...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-24-2018, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By Mike and Amy
Fixed. I was able to access and remove the shower...

Fixed. I was able to access and remove the shower valve by removing the access panel in the cabinet above the kitchen sink and the panel behind the kitchen wall(accessible when the slide is in). One...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-19-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By Mike and Amy
Thanks Ralph and Terry I will attempt this repair...

Thanks Ralph and Terry I will attempt this repair on Thursday or Friday.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-19-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By Mike and Amy
shower valve possible leaking

We have a 2005 34' FDDS. I noticed the floor near the wall between the kitchen and the slide gap was a little wet. After removing everything from the cabinets under the sink it appeared dry there. ...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-28-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By Mike and Amy
Fridge Problem

I'm not sure all Alpines are wired this way, but on our 2005 FDDS,
our fridge 12 volt power comes from the chassis batteries, so if your chassis battery disconnect is off then your fridge 12 volt...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-13-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,470
Posted By Mike and Amy
3 X 5

Here is a link to the CW one. I attached it above the engine access cover. A few minor adjustments and it works well. Yes I did install it myself. No, I am not sure if my rear cap has the added...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-31-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,470
Posted By Mike and Amy
Ladder

We purchased a ladder kit from CW and I installed it. Very simple install. I use a 4' step ladder to access the mounted ladder. For me its much easier this way than using the telescoping ladder...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-26-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,473
Posted By Mike and Amy
Great post JR. Just when I think I have caught...

Great post JR. Just when I think I have caught up with Alpine mods......
I am going to do this soon, what do you think of this 12 volt valve on one hose, and a standard shut off valve on the other...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-01-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 942
Posted By Mike and Amy
Battery fill caps

Hi Daren,

I had one fail a few years ago. Since only one failed I bypassed it, moving the bad cap to the front so I can easily check that one. I figured it was too costly to replace all 18 due to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-30-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,830
Posted By Mike and Amy
Yuppie Redneck, Follow Dave Shannons link to...

Yuppie Redneck,
Follow Dave Shannons link to relocate the water pump inlet to the drain outlet conversion. many of us have done this and you get the use of ALL your fresh water. We also camp at...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-24-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,479
Posted By Mike and Amy
Lookin good Dave! I like the off set drain and...

Lookin good Dave! I like the off set drain and garden hose adapter, may have to do that one!!
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-18-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Mike and Amy
I cleaned the burner tube and repositioned the...

I cleaned the burner tube and repositioned the thermocouple and the fridge seems to be working fine on gas now. Simple fix, I hope that is all it is. Thanks for the suggestions. Mike.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-16-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,332
Posted By Mike and Amy
Mine is not hex, it is very easy to unscrew by...

Mine is not hex, it is very easy to unscrew by hand, and it is easy to reach. Maybe a previous owner changed yours. You should be able to see it using a flashlight.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-15-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,332
Posted By Mike and Amy
Odchrist, I also have a 05, my reservoir/tank...

Odchrist, I also have a 05, my reservoir/tank sounds like it is in the same location as yours. I just use a small funnel and about 18" of clear tubing I purchased at the hardware store, total cost...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-08-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Mike and Amy
OK, so I looked at the flame and area surrounding...

OK, so I looked at the flame and area surrounding it, the flame looks strong, and the area looks pretty clean, but I will use the compressor to blow the area clean, and then vacume if needed. I will...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-08-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Mike and Amy
Fridge gas burner

I usually run my fridge
(Dometic NDR1402) on gas unless I am not paying for electric at the campsite. I have been told it runs more efficiently on gas, so have done that when possible. So a few...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-02-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
Posted By Mike and Amy
I have the same model inverter. I recently parked...

I have the same model inverter. I recently parked at a friends house and plugged into his house power. My inverter would not charge the batteries and the panel showed no AC current. . I did the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-02-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,407
Posted By Mike and Amy
Old Navy, We also have a 05, and the only...

Old Navy,
We also have a 05, and the only green light in our bedroom is on the carbon monoxide detector, could it be something a previous owner added to notify that the invertor is on or that the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-27-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,738
Posted By Mike and Amy
Well we made it to Silverton without the...

Well we made it to Silverton without the "self-removing windshield" option taking effect! Dave...maybe we will meet you up there sometime this summer? We are in space #38 at Red Mountain...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-23-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,738
Posted By Mike and Amy
Windshield partially popped out

I didnt see any posts on this so I thought it would be good to advise what just happened to our drivers side windshield on our 05 34' FDDS. When I went out to hand wash the Alpine, (and I say hand...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-08-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,794
Posted By Mike and Amy
Steve, We bought a 2005 34' FDDS 400hp with...

Steve, We bought a 2005 34' FDDS 400hp with 21,000 miles last year. Had to go all the way to PA, but it was worth it. There are lots of factors that determine price..with my slow typing, too much...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-08-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,709
Posted By Mike and Amy
Ok, I know this is a long time overdue, but I...

Ok, I know this is a long time overdue, but I have not needed to move the motorhome and put this fix on the back burner till needed. So we moved the motorhome from Havasu, and are now at Salton Sea...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-27-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,709
Posted By Mike and Amy
Update... I used a voltage meter on the master...

Update...
I used a voltage meter on the master switches and found that the chassis one in the battery compartment area was not shutting off completely, it tested at 13.2 volts in the on position,...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-26-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,709
Posted By Mike and Amy
we are dry camping, no tow vehicle attached, and...

we are dry camping, no tow vehicle attached, and the generator is off...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-26-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,709
Posted By Mike and Amy
Clearance light wont turn off

OK here is a strange problem.....last night when we got back to the motorhome, before heading in, I noticed the right rear clearance light was on, the one in the main lens with brake and turn...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-03-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By Mike and Amy
I camp a lot in cold weather and I would put a...

I camp a lot in cold weather and I would put a thermometer near the water pump and one near the grey and black drain valves, monitor them with your propane heater running to see if you are getting...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-20-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,275
Posted By Mike and Amy
Tom, we had the same problem in our 2005 34' so I...

Tom, we had the same problem in our 2005 34' so I bought the parts mentioned above....the day after I ordered the parts(searspartsdirect.com) it started working correctly and it hasent failed in 3...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-03-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By Mike and Amy
Takepride, Thanks again, I figured I would get a...

Takepride, Thanks again, I figured I would get a 8" as long as it has a good length of slots.....Mike.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-02-2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By Mike and Amy
Takepride, very good point, it is actually 24" in...

Takepride, very good point, it is actually 24" in circumference, and maybe 7" in diameter, my mistake, so EMike, and Ted III, the sites you suggested have clamps that will work. Not as difficult to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-30-2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By Mike and Amy
Hi Ted..we are having a great summer, we are in...

Hi Ted..we are having a great summer, we are in Silverton, CO for the month of July. The Alpine is very comfortable and we havent had any major problems. I thought the turbo was whining louder than...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-29-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By Mike and Amy
RG Ray responded to buy the clamp from the...

RG Ray responded to buy the clamp from the manufacturer....i.e. WRV.....I guess they havent supplied clamps to WRV for a few years and dont know they are out of business. I know this isnt critical,...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-23-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By Mike and Amy
Air Intake Hose Clamp

I was cleaning my engine service bay and noticed the clamp on the air intake tube, (the one you can see when the bay door is open, on the upper left corner, thru a cut out in the metal back plate),...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-22-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,602
Posted By Mike and Amy
Thanks everybody....now I have a few sources and...

Thanks everybody....now I have a few sources and know I need to ask here before I buy!!
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-15-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,602
Posted By Mike and Amy
Thanks Jim...I will try them next time...Mike

Thanks Jim...I will try them next time...Mike
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-15-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,602
Posted By Mike and Amy
ISL Air Filter

I just wanted to give everyone a new source for air filters....After checking locally for a air filter for our 2005 Alpine 34fdds with a 400 Cummins.......napa was over $100, Cummins was right around...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-01-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,225
Posted By Mike and Amy
Old Forester..I also noticed what I thought was a...

Old Forester..I also noticed what I thought was a new "whine" in the turbo/exhaust area. After reading your post I crawled around with a long extension and ratchet, I found 2 of the 7 turbo clamps...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-16-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,470
Posted By Mike and Amy
We are new to the Alpine owners also. We are in...

We are new to the Alpine owners also. We are in Durango and plan on being in Silverton the month of July, if you are near there drop us a note, Mike and Amy.

mike82dgo@juno.com
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