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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By Cinequip
copied from another thread: Pretty sure the...

copied from another thread:

Pretty sure the second fuel filter requirement went away with the CAPS fuel system in 99/00 and didnt come back until the Common Rail fuel system in the Pegasus engine,...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-18-2024, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By Cinequip
I drained about 5 gals, and put 5 gals fresh...

I drained about 5 gals, and put 5 gals fresh back. No priming needed. The filter was a bugger to get off.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-20-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By Cinequip
Gary, The driver seat placement doesn't change...

Gary,
The driver seat placement doesn't change between the 34' to 40' models. You could sit in any model to sense leg room. I know what you're talking about. I'm 6' and always see how much...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-14-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By Cinequip
I don't know the actual height of the dinette...

I don't know the actual height of the dinette slide, but I can tell you that I am also 6' and have never had an issue.

Production of the extended height roof began early in the 2008 model year,...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-10-2024, 11:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By Cinequip
My understanding is that Western Recreational...

My understanding is that Western Recreational Vehicles WRV, only manufactured the APEX version in 2006-2007. WRV was in financial trouble during the final two years they manufactured Class A...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-16-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By Cinequip
I have lithium HOUSE batteries in my 2009,...

I have lithium HOUSE batteries in my 2009, without any issue. Keep in mind that a stock Alpine has a large contactor which connects the chassis batteries to the House (lithium) batteries, AND is...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-11-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 541
Posted By Cinequip
From a 2009 40' owner: Fresh water 117gal ...

From a 2009 40' owner:

Fresh water 117gal
Grey 104gal
Black 84gal

Fuel 115gal

I'm assuming the 36' has same sizes.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-23-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 664
Posted By Cinequip
Check the pedestal ground. I encountered a bad...

Check the pedestal ground. I encountered a bad ground in a park last summer, which wouldn't let the Surgeguard pass anything, even though I was getting proper AC volts on both legs, measured to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-23-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By Cinequip
I run Michelins and usually go up to around 6...

I run Michelins and usually go up to around 6 years between replacements. The coach is stored inside when not in use, so limited sunlight baking the rubber. I have a TPMS monitoring system and...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-19-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,373
Posted By Cinequip
There's an '05 38FDTS in Gresham (Portland area),...

There's an '05 38FDTS in Gresham (Portland area), OR with 65k miles, new batteries and tires for about the same price. Looks cared for. FYI
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-09-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,117
Posted By Cinequip
Rick with Mackin Street Customs in Eugene, OR,...

Rick with Mackin Street Customs in Eugene, OR, used to work in the paint shop at Monaco, and now has his own shop with great reviews. My buddy with a Monaco had clear coat issues, which were...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-16-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By Cinequip
I was recently at an RV park with this scenario. ...

I was recently at an RV park with this scenario. The pedestal power checked out at 120v to ground on each leg. Upon further testing, I discovered the ground pin in the pedestal wasn't grounded. ...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-15-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,430
Posted By Cinequip
I've also had good luck with reputable motor...

I've also had good luck with reputable motor repair shops rebuilding DC motors. Usually new bearings and brushes. I never had an HWH motor repaired, but there's nothing really special about them.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-15-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,430
Posted By Cinequip
I think I found it: ...

I think I found it:

https://masondynamics.com/products/parts-and-accessories/dc-motors/monarch-hydraulics-12-volt-dc-motor-08189/

Site says 3.7" dia. and mentions that it's a replacement for...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-12-2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,430
Posted By Cinequip
Try Northern Hydraulics online: ...

Try Northern Hydraulics online:

https://northernhydraulics.net/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1312

They sell Monarch DC motors WAY cheaper than HWH.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-30-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,120
Posted By Cinequip
Yes. Not a good idea .."Will your...

Yes.


Not a good idea .."Will your cables melt or something?" Not if fused correctly.


Yes, and the DC-DC charger also provides correct LifeP04 charging profile.

"If so, do you know...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-30-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,801
Posted By Cinequip
Try turning off shore power for a few seconds,...

Try turning off shore power for a few seconds, then back on. Sometimes the power relay in the transfer switch will quiet down if it lands in a slightly different position on the contacts. Bottom...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-28-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,942
Posted By Cinequip
We haven't heard from the OP, but given the time...

We haven't heard from the OP, but given the time that has elapsed, I would assume his problem has been resolved by now. Hopefully, he will provide follow-up.

Regarding second thoughts, I would...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-28-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,120
Posted By Cinequip
The Echo charger is a battery bank isolator...

The Echo charger is a battery bank isolator (electrically isolates Chassis from House through rectifier diodes) and is a battery charger from chassis to house, and/or vice-versa depending upon...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-08-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,120
Posted By Cinequip
2004 Alpine coaches use a different Vansco ladder...

2004 Alpine coaches use a different Vansco ladder logic programming - its possible that your early 2005 uses the 2004 logic.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-04-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,120
Posted By Cinequip
Might be an early 2005, when WRV still had unused...

Might be an early 2005, when WRV still had unused stock of Echo chargers to burn through. Also, his battery bay back wall looks different from later 2005's. Still has the starter solenoid in...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-02-2023, 11:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By Cinequip
The CAN Bus LED does the winky winky, which is...

The CAN Bus LED does the winky winky, which is normal. All the other LED's should either be on or off. A turn signal will flash the respective LED at the same pace as the tail light flashing.
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-02-2023, 11:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,120
Posted By Cinequip
Because you have an Echo Charger, you might be...

Because you have an Echo Charger, you might be able to leave the boost solenoid connected to maintain emergency starting capability. In the newer coaches, LED #19 on the rear vansco lights up when...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-02-2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,120
Posted By Cinequip
Search for Amp-L-Start online. It's a simple...

Search for Amp-L-Start online. It's a simple little box that automatically maintains the chassis batteries, off of the house bank. Doesn't need to be plugged into 120vac.

The thing I like about...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-30-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,120
Posted By Cinequip
In a Vansco equipped coach, the Boost solenoid is...

In a Vansco equipped coach, the Boost solenoid is also used to connect the House and Chassis batteries together, to keep the House charged off the Chassis when driving, AND to keep the Chassis...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-15-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By Cinequip
WRV installed plastic anti-siphon valves in the...

WRV installed plastic anti-siphon valves in the Coaches, so I'll bet the WRV 5th wheels have the same. Mine once leaked exactly as you described. I replaced it with a brass model, and haven't had...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-09-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,182
Posted By Cinequip
My question is what is the DC voltage on the...

My question is what is the DC voltage on the House batteries, with the coach plugged into power. If the batteries are showing around 14vdc, then there is a back feed as Old Scout suggests. If the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-01-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By Cinequip
For Example, our 2009 40' Limited FDQS has...

For Example, our 2009 40' Limited FDQS has AquaHot hydronic heating, with engine preheat mode, PLUS we also have 2 - 15k BTU heat pump systems on the roof. So, duplicate heating systems.

With...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-30-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,651
Posted By Cinequip
4" wide industrial gaffer's tape to seal the...

4" wide industrial gaffer's tape to seal the cutout section back on.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-30-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,651
Posted By Cinequip
Hi Bill, There is an opening in the floor,...

Hi Bill,

There is an opening in the floor, behind the unit, which can be accessed from under coach. First time you access it, you have to feel around to locate it, and then cut the black barrier...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-16-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,942
Posted By Cinequip
Mike, out of morbid curiosity, what is the result...

Mike, out of morbid curiosity, what is the result if a good VMM, but with different programming is connected? Would the power LED stay on solid?

Is it possible to re-program a good VMM, using...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-27-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,942
Posted By Cinequip
As a long time electronics tech, I recommend...

As a long time electronics tech, I recommend going back to what was last done prior to the new problem. You've identified that as replacing bulbs in the rear lenses. Because the Vansco behaves as a...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-18-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By Cinequip
There is often a removable panel inside the upper...

There is often a removable panel inside the upper kitchen cabinets, which allows access through the slide to the valve body. I replaced mine in a campground with a buddy holding things on the shower...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-07-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By Cinequip
386015 Looks like later coaches had a...

386015

Looks like later coaches had a different system. On mine, the extend/retract cylinders are mounted inside the coach, vertically on the wall. This makes access to the aft cylinder almost...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-07-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By Cinequip
Carter, You definitely have the same slide, and...

Carter, You definitely have the same slide, and are speaking my language. I have seen another FDTS also with this slide.

Upon reading your narrative through, I started wondering if the lifter...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-06-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By Cinequip
HWH Living Room slide slow to retract

I have an issue with the curbside living room slide when retracting. This is the slide that lowers when extended, so slide floor is level with coach floor. It's found in all APEX's, plus all 40'...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-30-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,945
Posted By Cinequip
I've attached an exploded parts diagram for the...

I've attached an exploded parts diagram for the '07-09 one piece windshield wiper mechanism.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-12-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
Posted By Cinequip
What is the issue that leads to the idea that a...

What is the issue that leads to the idea that a Vansco module may be at fault?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-26-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 716
Posted By Cinequip
Thank you for bringing that interesting spec to...

Thank you for bringing that interesting spec to light. I'd missed it previously. Victron model numbers represent VA @ 20C, whilst Xantrex Freedom and Magnum MS models represent actual Watts. (at...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-18-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By Cinequip
I've learned that the 2008 coach which Bert is...

I've learned that the 2008 coach which Bert is looking at was built in early 2007 - nearly 15 months before the factory closed, and prior to the market "crash". It was one of the last coaches built...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-15-2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,296
Posted By Cinequip
You are correct, in a discharged state, the...

You are correct, in a discharged state, the trombetta would not be engaged. Brain fade. By any chance, was or is the manual battery join switch closed? It still seems that the failed chassis...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-15-2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,247
Posted By Cinequip
I thought you would have several replies by now,...

I thought you would have several replies by now, with varying opinions due to many owners representing all model years. I will throw in my two cents, which may open the flood gates.

Based upon...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-15-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,296
Posted By Cinequip
The Xantrex SW2012 is a much newer...

The Xantrex SW2012 is a much newer inverter/charger than what was shipped with you coach. I have the same model. If you check the error logs, my guess is you'll find a "low DC volt" entry. A...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-15-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By Cinequip
I would agree with Bruce's point that with the...

I would agree with Bruce's point that with the engine running, and the coach parked, pressure should hold without hearing the purge valve. However, once you start driving around corners, starting...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 11:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,469
Posted By Cinequip
The brand name of the flexible rubber coupling is...

The brand name of the flexible rubber coupling is Fernco. Readily available at HD, Lowes, etc. I used two Fernco's in series to provide additional flexibility - put a short section of PVC between...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 11:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By Cinequip
On a 2009, both house and chassis main disconnect...

On a 2009, both house and chassis main disconnect switches are in the battery compartment. It sounds like the house switch is turned off, or the house fuse is blown. The House Fuse is a MEGA 250A -...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-24-2022, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By Cinequip
On my coach, WRV threw the AGS box behind the...

On my coach, WRV threw the AGS box behind the panel above the passenger seat. My AGS also would not start the generator. I soon found that if I positioned the AGS box just so, it would work. I...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-24-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,247
Posted By Cinequip
If ALL the 120vac power goes out in the coach,...

If ALL the 120vac power goes out in the coach, then the problem is likely pedestal, 50amp cord, or transfer switch. If the rooftop HVAC units work, but no other 120vac outlets are on, then the...
Forum: Just Conversation 06-12-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,959
Posted By Cinequip
Our small town movie theatre needed a...

Our small town movie theatre needed a projectionist to cover for the main guy who was going on vacation. I got two days training, then was on my own. 1940's carbon arc projectors in poor running...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-12-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 767
Sticky: Alpine Register
Views: 746,912
Posted By Cinequip
Welcome to the family, and congrats on your new...

Welcome to the family, and congrats on your new coach! You will find answers to most of your Alpine questions by searching within this forum, along with many owners who stand ready to help. ...
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