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09-12-2017, 08:18 AM

Replies: 5

Slide toppers "cartridge" vs open roll

Views: 945

Posted By pcurt23

Ditto. And the topper also double as a wind...

Ditto. And the topper also double as a wind deflector keeping the topper from rattling in the wind.

Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum

09-12-2017, 08:16 AM

Replies: 8

XCR Tag axle Drivability

Views: 1,751

Posted By pcurt23

You might consider the Blue OX Tru Center. It...

You might consider the Blue OX Tru Center. It allows you to adjust the steering wheel for things like crown and wind.

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

09-11-2017, 06:06 PM

Replies: 6

Bounder: Chassis batteries not charging while driving

Views: 1,177

Posted By pcurt23

The component is Trombetta 12 Volt Bear DC...

The component is

Trombetta 12 Volt Bear DC Contactor Part No. 114-1211-020

Looks like a direct replacement.

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

09-11-2017, 06:53 AM

Replies: 6

Bounder: Chassis batteries not charging while driving

Views: 1,177

Posted By pcurt23

"House charging is thru an isolation solenoid...

"House charging is thru an isolation solenoid system from the chassis battery to the house battery. Like a automatic jumper cable."

Where is this solenoid system and what does it look like?

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

09-10-2017, 04:31 PM

Replies: 6

Bounder: Chassis batteries not charging while driving

Views: 1,177

Posted By pcurt23

Chassis batteries not charging while driving

What component manages the charging of the chassis batteries while drive. The Alternator is ok but whatever directs the charge to the batteries is not working.

Fleetwood xcs chassis. I have...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-02-2017, 06:57 AM

Replies: 3

Chassis 12v dead

Views: 836

Posted By pcurt23

just a guess A salesman switch is located...

just a guess

A salesman switch is located just inside the entry door and is also known as a battery cut-off ... 2005 Newmar Essex 4502, 2013 Caddy SRX

Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions

08-31-2017, 08:28 AM

Replies: 4

Cruise America

Views: 1,264

Posted By pcurt23

If you are really handy and get a great price -...

If you are really handy and get a great price - it could be a good purchase. It would have to be 1/3 to 1/2 the price of a owner used vehicle. There is no telling what has been abused on the...

08-28-2017, 06:03 AM

Replies: 33

Views: 13,714

Posted By pcurt23

electric brake ...

electric brake
https://pdxrvwholesale.com/products/power-gear-electric-leveling-motor-brake-kit-1010001289

https://pdxrvwholesale.com/products/power-gear-leveling-motor-boot-kit-1010001232
...

08-28-2017, 06:02 AM

Replies: 33

Views: 13,714

Posted By pcurt23

your email address rejected the files

your email address rejected the files

08-27-2017, 01:04 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 13,714

Posted By pcurt23

Call me. You are going to break the shear pins

Call me. You are going to break the shear pins

08-27-2017, 12:59 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 13,714

Posted By pcurt23

They are not hwh jacks. They are electric by...

They are not hwh jacks. They are electric by power gear. Somewhat temperamental. The jacks and slides are deployed with engine running or you run out of power.

08-27-2017, 12:51 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 13,714

Posted By pcurt23

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08-27-2017, 12:42 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 13,714

Posted By pcurt23

I have a 38v also. Make sure that the bedroom tv...

I have a 38v also. Make sure that the bedroom tv is securely closed. You are supposed to operate the jacks with the engine running.

To reset the panel with engine running, press the manual...

Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads

08-25-2017, 08:36 AM

Replies: 8

Dreading Michigan Roads

Views: 1,568

Posted By pcurt23

While we consider our roads terrible they are not...

While we consider our roads terrible they are not the worst in the Nation. There are terrible stretches of road everywhere. There is a lot of road construction in Michigan as in other states. My...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-22-2017, 04:26 PM

Replies: 6

Dura shield on new order?

Views: 1,627

Posted By pcurt23

Looking at the front of my dinged up rig which...

Looking at the front of my dinged up rig which needs to be repainted, I wish I had the shield to be taken off.

Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion

08-22-2017, 04:23 PM

Replies: 49

TV Transmission life expectancy

Views: 6,712

Posted By pcurt23

I am with mrgrayaz. The design standard in the...

I am with mrgrayaz. The design standard in the 80's was 100,000 miles. I am sure the design standard is north of 400,000 by now. Unless you cook the atf (which is pretty hard) you would be...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

08-22-2017, 02:26 PM

Replies: 15

Does small solar panel charge chassis battery too?

Views: 4,519

Posted By pcurt23

got this from DIY solar cells A 100 watt...

got this from DIY solar cells

A 100 watt panel produces an average of about 6 amps per peak sun hour, or about 30 amp-hours per day.
Given the above example, you would need three 100 watt solar...

08-20-2017, 12:39 PM

Replies: 5

Replacement Shades MCD or Automotion

Views: 1,419

Posted By pcurt23

I used manual MCD shades in the coach 4 years ago...

I used manual MCD shades in the coach 4 years ago and they are still great. I have Auto Motion for the windshield, (10 years old) still goes up and down. The Auto motion does get stuck at each end...

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

08-20-2017, 12:28 PM

Replies: 12

Mildew smell

Views: 1,187

Posted By pcurt23

10 years and no mildew smell. Do you have to...

10 years and no mildew smell. Do you have to clean? Yes. Does mildew sneak up on you? Yes. Maintenance = no mildew. Walk away.

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

08-20-2017, 12:21 PM

Replies: 17

Dish charging for local channels

Views: 1,554

Posted By pcurt23

If you are really serious about consistent tv...

If you are really serious about consistent tv coverage wherever you go then Direct TV with DNS service is the way to go. It is expensive and I have to have two accounts one for the rig and one for...

08-20-2017, 10:23 AM

Replies: 42

Hey I have one motorhome, Why do I need 5 GPS?

Views: 5,480

Posted By pcurt23

Hey I have one motorhome, Why do I need 5 GPS?

And why do they all have different maps. And why does the same model gps on the copilot side give different routing than the pilot side.

Google maps seems to be the most up to date, some of the...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

08-20-2017, 10:19 AM

Replies: 14

Could use some electrical help!

Views: 1,662

Posted By pcurt23

My inverter will pop whenever we forget to turn...

My inverter will pop whenever we forget to turn off the toaster oven and then run a hair dryer. There is a breaker on the side of the inverter that pops.

I have also replaced my gfi's with ones...

08-19-2017, 07:28 AM

Replies: 31

Would this turn you off?

Views: 3,350

Posted By pcurt23

If you did the same thing as I did then I would...

If you did the same thing as I did then I would not worry about the windows. I had most of the the windows repaired a few seasons ago. The ones that are left are the two windows by the bed which...

08-16-2017, 08:00 AM

Replies: 12

Eagle Guardian by US Warranty Corporation

Views: 5,933

Posted By pcurt23

Then go for it. 10 years later I still have...

Then go for it.

10 years later I still have not spent 10,000 on repairs. So I would be ahead.

Repairs so far
Turbo, exhaust brake, injector, generator coolant tank, Leveler shear pin,...

08-15-2017, 09:05 AM

Replies: 4

Atwood Water Heater Problem

Views: 1,294

Posted By pcurt23

If both your propane appliances are not working...

If both your propane appliances are not working then it is most likely the propane supply and not the devices. My water heater takes multiple tries to start on propane after it has not been used for...

08-15-2017, 08:58 AM

Replies: 9

Long Trip Toll Road Question

Views: 1,276

Posted By pcurt23

Illinois used to be the cheapest transponder to...

Illinois used to be the cheapest transponder to maintain. The tolls are cheaper with the transponder.

X2 on the narrow turnpike lanes. I used the far right lane when ever possible and still hit...

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

08-14-2017, 12:56 PM

Replies: 3

Black Tank Issues

Views: 580

Posted By pcurt23

lots of discussion on holding tanks on the...

lots of discussion on holding tanks on the forum.. I use happy camper in the tank and it works for me.

Not much you can do except do not run the fan with the flapper open.

08-14-2017, 12:50 PM

Replies: 12

Batteries are dead after sitting for few months

Views: 3,300

Posted By pcurt23

My batteries need recharging at least once per...

My batteries need recharging at least once per month even with the disconnect. If you leave the inverter turned on in storage it will deplete the batteries in a few days.

So inverter off,...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

08-14-2017, 12:32 PM

Replies: 7

2007 Fleetwood Heater Problem

Views: 3,606

Posted By pcurt23

Does your water heater run on propane? I have...

Does your water heater run on propane? I have had propane heat problems once or twice and my solution is to get the oven, propane stove,water heater, and fridge all running on propane first then try...

Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum

08-09-2017, 07:11 AM

Replies: 8

RV comfort thermostat

Views: 8,164

Posted By pcurt23

I just went through this issue and then the...

I just went through this issue and then the thermostat quit working. Turned out to be a loose connection on the grounding bus bar. In my case this buss bar is located under the hood on the firewall...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

08-09-2017, 07:04 AM

Replies: 33

Bounder: Help with Battery Problem

Views: 4,958

Posted By pcurt23

I did have this similar problem a few years ago...

I did have this similar problem a few years ago and it turned out that one of the battery terminals was cracked and was not making proper contact.

The "house" batteries will last 6 to 7 years...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-07-2017, 07:34 AM

Replies: 32

Custom paint job - $100 bill on side of coach

Views: 4,208

Posted By pcurt23

Those people are tough to ignore. You just never...

Those people are tough to ignore. You just never know if they are really in need or just "working". Sometimes I give other times I do not. I am always grateful that it is not me.

08-07-2017, 07:26 AM

Replies: 12

No hot water???

Views: 842

Posted By pcurt23

Look on the back of your water heater and you...

Look on the back of your water heater and you will find a mixing valve.
...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

08-06-2017, 08:28 AM

Replies: 43

Winegard Trav'ler Problem

Views: 15,376

Posted By pcurt23

I experienced the very same problem on my Direct...

I experienced the very same problem on my Direct tv dish. I called all the authorized repair people in the area and as usual no one was available for at least a month. The last dude I called was...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-02-2017, 07:03 AM

Replies: 7

Shut Off Valve

Views: 1,221

Posted By pcurt23

The shut off valve is usually located behind the...

The shut off valve is usually located behind the refrigerator cover on the outside of the rv.

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

08-01-2017, 08:07 AM

Replies: 11

2014 Discovery 40X No Gauges

Views: 771

Posted By pcurt23

I just went through this and it turned out to be...

I just went through this and it turned out to be the ground bus bar on the fire wall.

07-31-2017, 05:18 AM

Replies: 12

Looking for captains chairs with good lumbar support.

Views: 3,416

Posted By pcurt23

Because the base is completely different. ...

Because the base is completely different. According to the installer it would have required a few hundred more to attach another brand. I think there was an adapter but that would have made the...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-30-2017, 09:40 AM

Replies: 12

Master Tech RV Service, Elkhart Indiana

Views: 3,145

Posted By pcurt23

There are a few people in our camping group who...

There are a few people in our camping group who swear by Master Tech. I use Cummins Bridgeway.

07-30-2017, 09:33 AM

Replies: 12

Looking for captains chairs with good lumbar support.

Views: 3,416

Posted By pcurt23

I replaced my chairs two years ago. They have 6...

I replaced my chairs two years ago. They have 6 way adj, heat, and lumbar support and are very comfortable. The bad news is ... if you currently have flexsteel seats it is difficult (expensive) to...

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

07-28-2017, 07:39 AM

Replies: 13

Tire Situation ~ Would Love Your Opinion

Views: 1,222

Posted By pcurt23

the rest of the story U.S. Operations ...

the rest of the story

U.S. Operations
Michelin North America is a $10.76 billion dollar a year company operating 19 plants in 16 locations and employs 22,000 people. It manufactures and sells...

Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum

07-23-2017, 04:42 PM

Replies: 4

Water heater No hot water

Views: 1,672

Posted By pcurt23

There is probably no water in the water heater....

There is probably no water in the water heater. There is a bypass lever somewhere that is used to winterize the unit. Make sure that it is in the correct position. Lift the handle on the relief...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

07-22-2017, 02:38 PM

Replies: 8

Bounder: 2015 Fleetwood Bounder Battery Disconnect

Views: 4,514

Posted By pcurt23

Need to turn inverter off. It will run batteries...

Need to turn inverter off. It will run batteries down in two or three days.

07-17-2017, 03:34 PM

Replies: 35

New-to-us 5er, sensors say black tank is full...

Views: 2,920

Posted By pcurt23

You should have a tank flush connection. If not...

You should have a tank flush connection. If not install one. It is the only real way to keep the tank clean. Use happy camper.

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

07-17-2017, 07:26 AM

Replies: 34

AT&T Wireless customers feedback please

Views: 3,266

Posted By pcurt23

I stopped using my Verizon puck because it was...

I stopped using my Verizon puck because it was expensive and not reliable. I switched to a T Mobile puck which gives better and faster reception and is only $20 per month.

I have used ATT...

07-15-2017, 02:59 PM

Replies: 17

Resistall vs. waxing

Views: 6,023

Posted By pcurt23

Investigate wash wax all. Takes about 2 hours to...

Investigate wash wax all. Takes about 2 hours to clean and "wax" motorhome.
...

07-04-2017, 07:02 AM

Replies: 14

Auto level

Views: 1,807

Posted By pcurt23

The instructions are pretty easy. Press the on...

The instructions are pretty easy. Press the on button and then auto. If the site is not level then the jacks will run out of travel. Be careful in manual mode. There are shear pins protecting the...