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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-11-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By tompands
I jumped from the battery to the box marked "Main...

I jumped from the battery to the box marked "Main battery Switch" and it started. The main battery switch has power on one side But not on the other. Thats where I jumped it to. The switch in front...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-11-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By tompands
Yes, it's a Freightliner Chassis

Yes, it's a Freightliner Chassis
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-10-2022, 05:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By tompands
No main battery power 1997 Discovery

I have a 1997 Fleetwood Discovery that has no main battery power. It sits in my back yard plugged in and the inverter stays on trickle charge. The batteries are less then a year old. when i hit the 2...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-14-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By tompands
Does anybody have an ugly window???

I have this 1 ugly window in my RV. It looks like someone smeared soap or something on it but its clean inside and out. It almost looks fogged up. It must be between the 2 layers of glass. I might...
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-13-2022, 03:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,675
Posted By tompands
Thanks for that, I'll check and see if thats the...

Thanks for that, I'll check and see if thats the issue. I was out there yesterday looking from outside but can't really see the whole throttle linkage from where I was looking at. I either have to go...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-10-2022, 03:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By tompands
Received my TDR today and installed. works...

Received my TDR today and installed. works perfectly. Now I have heat in the front and back. It was almost 80 degrees here in Florida today. And I'm repairing a heater. one more thing off my list.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-06-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 724
Posted By tompands
I'm just trying to get TV, I really wont be using...

I'm just trying to get TV, I really wont be using a computer or anything else, just TV. My TV see's my network but wont get the internet for some reason. It's a Samsung smart TV and should pick it...
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-06-2022, 03:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,675
Posted By tompands
Haven't got to it yet. Holidays, honey do list,...

Haven't got to it yet. Holidays, honey do list, just being lazy. I'll get around to it soon and will let you know.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-02-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By tompands
Old Biscuit, I checked my TDR and I think it's...

Old Biscuit, I checked my TDR and I think it's bad. It's mounted on a shield of sorts and I jumped it by crossing 2 screw drivers and the unit came on and lit. I had power on 3 sides of it, top and...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-02-2022, 05:33 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,905
Posted By tompands
This reply is going to bring a lot of...

This reply is going to bring a lot of conversation to this post. AND, I do totally understand the safety issues. But do I really need brakes on the Toad? Several people posted that they don't even...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-27-2021, 03:55 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,905
Posted By tompands
Is this THE "El Chapo" ? There are a lot of...

Is this THE "El Chapo" ? There are a lot of people looking for you !
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-26-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 812
Posted By tompands
From everything I've read, it's the wiring in the...

From everything I've read, it's the wiring in the dash. And the fix is to replace the wiring with updated wiring from Freightliner (about $100), the wires are white and the upgrade is black. Simple...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-26-2021, 05:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,917
Posted By tompands
Bigd9, How are you and Merry Christmas. Haven't...

Bigd9, How are you and Merry Christmas. Haven't got to the fuel gauge yet. I will check behind genset. Drove all the way to NC with the low fuel light coming on and going off. Stopped twice to add...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-26-2021, 05:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,917
Posted By tompands
Haven't got to it yet. I think it's the dash...

Haven't got to it yet. I think it's the dash wiring. Have you seen any posts yet where they change out all the dash wiring from original white wires to the upgraded black wiring harness's ? They say...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-25-2021, 05:13 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,905
Posted By tompands
I looked at the Rock Jock web site. Are you...

I looked at the Rock Jock web site. Are you referring to the CE-9033TJ kit that they have ? It looks a little light weight but I guess if it works...it works.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-22-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,905
Posted By tompands
Who Has a JEEP for a Toad ???

I just bought a 2004 Jeep wrangler X, To become my Toad. He don't know it yet. I haven't told him. It's a beautiful jeep and I love it. Very fun to drive. It's Auto trans and only has 40k on the...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-22-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 812
Posted By tompands
Why does your signature at the bottom say your RV...

Why does your signature at the bottom say your RV has a c3.8 instead of a c8.3?
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-22-2021, 03:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,675
Posted By tompands
I feel 90% confident it's mechanical, I can...

I feel 90% confident it's mechanical, I can honestly say , aside from servicing the engine, I haven't really seen anything to make me think it's a ISB. I would have noticed a ECM or wiring harness,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-22-2021, 03:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By tompands
Awning is completely installed. Watched a lot of...

Awning is completely installed. Watched a lot of video's prior to installing. Had some help sliding the awning into the slot on the RV, then all help had to leave. Finished installing the arms by...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-22-2021, 03:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 812
Posted By tompands
It is a 5.9 Cummins, not the 8.3, for sure. I...

It is a 5.9 Cummins, not the 8.3, for sure. I just don't know if it's the newer or older model. Guess I have to Climb in there to look for a computer. I'm feeling like it's the older model, because...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-21-2021, 03:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,091
Posted By tompands
Glad you got it repaired:dance:

Glad you got it repaired:dance:
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-21-2021, 03:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,679
Posted By tompands
Welcome to the NEW world.

Welcome to the NEW world.
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-20-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 812
Posted By tompands
On a 1997 Discovery, where is the J1939 Located???

I've looked everywhere for my J1939 scanner plug in and can't find it anywhere. I know some of your older discovery owners have to know where they located it. Someone said in the front and I...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-20-2021, 03:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By tompands
Just needed conformation.....thank You , sir.

Just needed conformation.....thank You , sir.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-19-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By tompands
Heater does nothing!!!

My 1997 Discovery Has rear heater and front heater. Same as A/C units. I'm in Florida so really don't need heat here, but I was in NC 2 weeks ago and it was cold as a witches thingumabob:blush:. I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-19-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,091
Posted By tompands
You never told us what happened to your heater

You never told us what happened to your heater
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-19-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,679
Posted By tompands
mine are 24 years old and work everytime, unless...

mine are 24 years old and work everytime, unless my START battery is dead or low. Or if my MAIN battery switch is in the OFF position. Step's are wired very simply. They are not complicated at all,...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-16-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 724
Posted By tompands
New TV installed

Hey All, just installed a new 40" tv in the front of my 1997 Fleetwood Discovery. It's a smart Samsung tv , but I cant pick up my wifi from my house. The RV is 10 feet from my house so I'm not...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-16-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By tompands
Got to love AMAZON ! They had this arm set on...

Got to love AMAZON ! They had this arm set on there, saying it was an open box. They also said the bottom brackets were missing. $275. Bottom brackets are only $10-15 dollars, so I said what the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-16-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By tompands
Got it and thank you :thumb:

Got it and thank you :thumb:
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-15-2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,626
Posted By tompands
COST????

I was a Service Manager at Kenworth Trucks for 20 Years. We never had RV chassis's and I know Freightliner does business differently then we did, but You need to get in someone's butt. I know what...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-15-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,675
Posted By tompands
My 5.9, in my Fleetwood, is idling TOO high.

I have a 1997 5.9 cummins, 6 speed ally on a Freightliner chassis. It's a 1997 Fleetwood Discovery. Just bought it back in August. I've done quite a bit of work to it. Tires, inverter, microwave,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-15-2021, 03:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By tompands
It's been identified as a Carefree Fiesta. ...

It's been identified as a Carefree Fiesta. Ordered arms for it today. Thanks for all your help.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2021, 04:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By tompands
Every Carefree diagram I look at is different...

Every Carefree diagram I look at is different from what I have. I have even emailed Carefree and no response. This roller has to be a popular brand, someone out there has to have the same one.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-05-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By tompands
Does anyone recognize this awning roller?

I have a 1997 Fleetwood Discovery. I bought it with no awning and started looking for an awning for it. I have nothing as far as parts. The only thing on my RV is the 2 bottom brackets where the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-30-2021, 04:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By tompands
I agree about the loose connection. Some say it...

I agree about the loose connection. Some say it might have something to do with the cruise control, which does not work, and I was messing with while driving. My idle also went from 600rpm to 900rpm...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-29-2021, 03:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By tompands
First trip out with ole girl.

Well, I took my first trip with the RV this week. After making countless repairs for the last 2 months, I was sure SOMETHING was gonna break on the way or way back. BUT, she made it from Florida to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-18-2021, 03:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,917
Posted By tompands
Always good to hear from another owner. I'm...

Always good to hear from another owner. I'm waiting for my fridge to take a crap. It still works for now. Only on electric. Gas wont fire. Actually got the ice maker to work the other day. What size...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-18-2021, 03:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,498
Posted By tompands
Well, Had the new inverter installed this week....

Well, Had the new inverter installed this week. Was a bit of a challenge. But it's in. I took it to a local RV repair that has a decent reputation. Around here, I only have a few choices. Camping...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-05-2021, 04:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,612
Posted By tompands
Received my new door latches today and compared...

Received my new door latches today and compared then to the rusty one. Looks like an exact match. Now I have to wait to get the RV back to install them. She's at the shop getting new inverter. Trying...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-02-2021, 03:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,612
Posted By tompands
Yeah, I checked around pretty good. I even called...

Yeah, I checked around pretty good. I even called to see if I could buy in bulk. Cheapest I found was on Amazon. $16 ea. The original struts were 60 lb struts and I went back with 80lb struts. They...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-02-2021, 03:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,612
Posted By tompands
I don't have any slides.

I don't have any slides.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-01-2021, 03:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By tompands
Larry and Skip, You are both right! I was out...

Larry and Skip, You are both right! I was out there in the dark (6am) trying to put these on and couldn't see very well, just knew they wouldn't fit. Probably should have waited to post. After not...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-01-2021, 03:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,612
Posted By tompands
Yes, I had to re-rivet the hinge and clean out...

Yes, I had to re-rivet the hinge and clean out the compartment, it's all good now. What did you use that for? I did find a long canvas bag with some exhaust pipes and muffler looking thing in it. 4...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-31-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,612
Posted By tompands
Ok, I have all my doors with new struts,...

Ok, I have all my doors with new struts, including the rear engine door. Now I've gone onto all the locks, catches and paddle latches. All the ones on the passenger side (most used compartments) I...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-30-2021, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By tompands
Chrome Front and Rear Hub caps don't fit.

I ordered a complete set of ABS hub caps and lug nut covers From RANEY's Truck parts in Ocala Florida. Their a big supplier of aftermarket truck parts. I ordered 2 rear axle covers and 2 front hub...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-17-2021, 03:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 932
Posted By tompands
The new pump is a little higher pressure but it...

The new pump is a little higher pressure but it looks a though someone recently replaced the bathroom sink faucet. The water line was only on the faucet maybe a 1/2 a turn. It either wasn't used...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-16-2021, 04:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 932
Posted By tompands
Pulled all drawers and panels off in the area and...

Pulled all drawers and panels off in the area and found someone had attempted to replace the bathroom sink faucet at some point and didn't get the lines onto the faucet correctly. Had it cross...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-15-2021, 04:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By tompands
1997 Fleetwood Discovery. House tank mounted...

1997 Fleetwood Discovery. House tank mounted right in front of rear axle on door side. Generator tank is right behind it. Mounted between frame rails.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-14-2021, 03:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By tompands
Thought I had Generator propane tank Leak.

I took the RV down to camping world ,3 weeks ago, and put 10 gallons of propane in the Generator tank. This was my first time putting propane in this tank. It was empty when I bought it 2 months ago....
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