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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-08-2018, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 752
Posted By PapaD
Model - N64XIM/N84XIM Only on AC but I don’t...

Model - N64XIM/N84XIM

Only on AC but I don’t use LP much

It seems to be about once a week this occurs. It has functioned fine (plugged in 24-7)until we were on vacation and actually using it.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-08-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By PapaD
I had an issue with my speedometer not working...

I had an issue with my speedometer not working all of a sudden and it turned out to be a wiring issue from the transmission to computer. May not be your issue though.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-08-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 752
Posted By PapaD
1 1/2 year old Norcold fridge warms up.

My Norcold fridge works fine for days then starts to warm up. I run the thermostat through it’s scale back to original setting and it starts working again. Any help on why?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-16-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By PapaD
Wah-La, thank you tha-Rooster. I found the valve....

Wah-La, thank you tha-Rooster. I found the valve. It was accessed from the opposite side although it is located in the middle of the coach through the bay. It was such a small area I didn’t think...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-15-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By PapaD
Sorry, Funmoneypit, i saw that I left some of...

Sorry, Funmoneypit, i saw that I left some of that out. It is a 2005 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. HR or whoever has them now couldn’t help me.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-15-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By PapaD
I read that on another post and I checked it...

I read that on another post and I checked it immediately but couldn’t find anything. I must be missing something because that should be a serviceable item you would think.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-15-2018, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By PapaD
HR Vacationer black tank valve location

Can anyone help me locate my 1/2 bath black tank valve. I have talked to Holiday Rambler and two other service centers. There has to a schematic on the plumbing somewhere. Mine does not dump when...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-11-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By PapaD
I purchased one through Camping World. Runs less...

I purchased one through Camping World. Runs less than 10 bucks I think.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-05-2017, 04:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 580
Posted By PapaD
AC control wire replacement

2005 Holiday Rambler Vacationer (gas). Last year 2016 while on vacation during setup the AC's would not come on. Long story short, called a tech and he removed the thermostat and moved it to the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-22-2015, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By PapaD
Losing 12 volts on house.

Thank you. I have found it and have one ordered. I appreciate you taking time to help.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-22-2015, 06:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By PapaD
Losing 12 volts on house.

I have a HR Vacationer 2005 and please forgive my ignorance but can you describe the solenoid. I will also look on line for this info. I am currently on vacation and repair center wanted 130.00 for...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-21-2015, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By PapaD
Losing 12 volts on house.

Lights, AC everything on 12v goes off. I wait a short time then reset the battery cutoff switch and it comes back on. Sometimes if I have not waited long enough when I reset the BCSwitch the system...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-12-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By PapaD
Thanks for your reply. Currently I have not ruled...

Thanks for your reply. Currently I have not ruled any possibilities out. I swept the roof off yesterday and continued inspection.

When I open the bay door after a rain there is water on the back...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-11-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By PapaD
Brown streaks at top of bay area seam

I have brown streaks coming from the seam above the Bay Area after a rain. It's not on the motor home fiberglass and isolated just to one area. Is it possible a leak is running behind the fiberglass...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-18-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,202
Posted By PapaD
I have a norcold that the supply line started...

I have a norcold that the supply line started leaking while on vacation this year. Any step by step instructions on replacing the line? It does have the wrapped heated line that I want to maintain. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-06-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Posted By PapaD
Thanks for all the help! I have removed the old...

Thanks for all the help! I have removed the old TV and replaced it with a Samsung LED. Of course I have some trim work to do when I get home but at least for now we have a TV in the front of the MH. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-02-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Posted By PapaD
no, my wife stated it has been taking longer for...

no, my wife stated it has been taking longer for it to come on. we are on vacation and would like to get this changed out asap.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-02-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Posted By PapaD
I am taking it that the TV is gone and stop...

I am taking it that the TV is gone and stop hitting my head against the wall.:banghead: I will pull this one out (old analog) and replace it with an LED.

Any suggestions on pulling the old one...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-02-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Posted By PapaD
No not that I am aware of. I left and my wife...

No not that I am aware of. I left and my wife stayed at the mh. I came back in about hour and half. Later that night she tried to turn on the tv but all that came on was the power light. Tv would not...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-01-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Posted By PapaD
Tv inop

On my 05 HR, TV worked fine this morning. came in this evening, no TV (although the power light lights up on the TV but nothing else works, no pic, no sound) and maybe by coincidense, the porch light...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-01-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 825
Posted By PapaD
To All, almost the same thing happened to me...

To All, almost the same thing happened to me today. TV worked fine this morning. came in this evening, no TV (although the power light lights up on the TV but nothing else works, no pic, no sound)...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-08-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 911
Posted By PapaD
BR Slide not sealing

Hello everyone. When getting my 05 HR Vacationer ready for winter I had to let the bedroom slide out and I noticed sun shine coming in on one side around the top seal after the slide was fully...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-26-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,419
Posted By PapaD
I did read RV Wizard yesterday and made sure my...

I did read RV Wizard yesterday and made sure my vents were turned away from the thermister and the thermostat. That did not help. The ac started this last year on vacation. I would get up during the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-26-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,419
Posted By PapaD
My ac seems to run only for a few seconds during...

My ac seems to run only for a few seconds during the night then kicks off. I can hear the compressed kick in then just a few seconds later it kicks off. It only does this during the night, it seems...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-16-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,624
Posted By PapaD
I think my house batteries have gone kaput. I am...

I think my house batteries have gone kaput. I am thinking this may be the reason for my dilemma. If the furnace runs on 12v from the inverter. Does this make since? In any case I will have to replace...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-14-2010, 05:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,624
Posted By PapaD
So you think the thermostat is what's causing the...

So you think the thermostat is what's causing the issue? Or are you indicating maybe a card. Other than not having "furnace" as an option the thermostat seems to be working fine.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-13-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,624
Posted By PapaD
Furnace not an option

The night is going down to 10-14 degrees. I went out to start my furnace in my Holiday Rambler but on my thermostat the furnace was not an option. Normally I would turn my Duo Therm on at the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-06-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,040
Posted By PapaD
I spoke with Brake Buddy this morning and it...

I spoke with Brake Buddy this morning and it sounds like the compressor burned up. A compressor runs about $100.00 and labor is $30.00 then add on shipping both ways. As bad as it is it could be...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 12-05-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,364
Posted By PapaD
Just wanted to let everyone know, I had the fuel...

Just wanted to let everyone know, I had the fuel filter changed and new plugs installed. I picked up my MH Saturday and drove it home (300 miles) Sunday. I had more power than I remember ever having...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-05-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,040
Posted By PapaD
Brake Buddy failure

When leaving to come home from a trip today I noticed my brake buddy had stopped working. When we made our first stop I went back to check the brake buddy. As soon as I opened the door of my toad I...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 12-01-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,364
Posted By PapaD
It is possible the engine had a skip. I can't be...

It is possible the engine had a skip. I can't be certain if it was electrical or fuel causing the roughness. Once it was up to speed (65/70) it seemed to run fair but not much in the acceleration...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 12-01-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,364
Posted By PapaD
My MH has 24500 miles. The brakes has been done...

My MH has 24500 miles. The brakes has been done on one wheel only. I had an issue in the summer with overheating on that wheel. I still need to have the total recall performed. I could feel the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-30-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,364
Posted By PapaD
8.1 Chevy mileage and power loss

I just took my 2005 WH 8.1 on a trip. On the way I noticed the mileage dropping from about 6.5/7 MPG to 6.3/5.5. I also noticed a loss of power. I could press the accelerator but until the Allison...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-30-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,280
Posted By PapaD
Cool Power Gear Jacks

I have a Power Gear leveling system (500629)on my 2005 HR. Auto leveling works but the MH is not level. I want to re-cal but I have no
Manual leveling. There is no on light when I press the Manual...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-07-2010, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By PapaD
Everyone, Thanks for the help and tips. I...

Everyone,

Thanks for the help and tips. I have been draining and blowing my lines out but obviously I did not get ALL the water out. Here in Alabama we don't typically get enough freezing weather...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-06-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By PapaD
Hey, thanks for the replies. I take it the...

Hey, thanks for the replies. I take it the diaphram in the pump is replaceable and will pursue doing so. This is a really cool site. Ask and you shall receive.

Thanks again,

PapaD
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-06-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By PapaD
Not sure why but the waterpump does not stop. I...

Not sure why but the waterpump does not stop. I will add more water to the tank and try again. I have had it hooked to city water for quite some time now. I would think if there was a leak water...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-06-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By PapaD
Winterizing Glitch

If I may, let me add something and see what response I receive. I have a HR Vacationer 2005. I drained the water and hot water heater and put antifreeze in all the traps. Unfortunitly, when I tested...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-06-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,560
Posted By PapaD
If I may add something and see what response I...

If I may add something and see what response I receive. I have a HR Vacationer 2005. I drained the water and hot water heater and put antifreeze in all the traps. Unfortunitly, when I tested it...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-11-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,462
Posted By PapaD
Starting Issue, fixed

I just want to say thanks to all that helped! This is a great site. Somewhere you can gone and bounce issues off of other RVers and learn from them.

I did get my issue cleared up. After all the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-08-2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,462
Posted By PapaD
Starting Issue

Ok, the generator uses the chassis battery for starting; it starts fine. I checked the battery with an OHM meter I get 13V. I checked the battery with the display in the MH and get 12.4V.

I turn...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-06-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,462
Posted By PapaD
Starting Problem using Chassis Battery

Hello RVers, I am new to the site. I am PapaD I have an 05 HR Vacationer 34 ft. on a Workhorse chassis. Along with it right now I have a starting issue. The RV will start just fine using the boost...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-06-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,462
Posted By PapaD
Starting Issue

Hello RVers, I am new to the site. I am PapaD I have an 05 HR Vacationer 34 ft. on a Workhorse chassis. Along with it right now I have a starting issue. The RV will start just fine using the boost...
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