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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-06-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 711
Posted By Barski
Power awning

I have a rv with a after market power awning. Got home from Az. and put the awning out, no issues. Got up this morning and the awning was up.. Asked wife if she retracted it and she didn't. Awning...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-16-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
Posted By Barski
As I said, we have been fulltime for 11 years. We...

As I said, we have been fulltime for 11 years. We have a park model in AZ. and plan to get one in Mn. Will probable get a small travel trailer for short trips. Age and ability to get around as easy...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-12-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
Posted By Barski
Going off the road

I have been full timing in my rv for 11 years. We have decided to get off the road and settle down some. What I would like to know is what you think would be the best way to sell my RV. Its a 2005...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-15-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Barski
Power Gear levelers revisited

I posted earlier about my jacks not working. The dash control was flashing a code that the Power gear tec's said pointed to the trans neutral switch. At the same time cruise quit and turn signals...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-13-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,403
Posted By Barski
That's how I got mine out. I used a skil saw and...

That's how I got mine out. I used a skil saw and worked just fine. Had to remove front pass. window to get house hold frig. in. Got a Frigadaire to replace it. Works on modified wave and only $800.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-03-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Barski
Thanks for the help. Tried the possible easy...

Thanks for the help. Tried the possible easy fixes, didn't work. Power Gear tec. says it is the neutral switch on trans, he got that from the codes its sending. I will have it checked out.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-29-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Barski
Power Gear Leveling

Iam having some issues with my Power Gear leveling system. Where I turn it on , the only thing that happens is the on/off, wait light ,and rear leveling triangle flash. If I push the jacks up button,...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 02-21-2018, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Posted By Barski
Update

Got the new gasket in and ground off pedestals off about 1/8 in. The flange was bottom out on the manifold. Will possible weld cross over support. Found out with that fixed, I have a cracked exhaust...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-23-2018, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Posted By Barski
I order part from UltraRV. I got my donut from...

I order part from UltraRV. I got my donut from Chev. dealer. Will see if there is different? Talk to tec and he recommended the crossover tie . See what happens where parts come in.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-20-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Posted By Barski
Exhaust leak

2005 ,8.1. I have a exhaust leak where the tail pipe bolts to the header. I have replaced the gasket twice and the leak comes back after about 100 miles . Almost sims like the gasket is not big...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-23-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,382
Posted By Barski
I replaced mind with Frigidaire, don't have model...

I replaced mind with Frigidaire, don't have model no. ,but looks to be same as earlier post. Mind is a gas ridge, So dem. might be different. Had to lower floor 2 inches to work. No need to change...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-05-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 556
Posted By Barski
Generator start relay

I have a 2005 Monaco La Palma that the generator remote start on the dash will not start the gen. I replaced the switch on the dash, that did not fix the problem. When the dash switch failed, I herd...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-26-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 508
Posted By Barski
Dog House

I'am looking for replacement clamps for the doghouse on my 2005 La Palma. They look like a cam over style. They are all metal and are pop riveted on.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-24-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,278
Posted By Barski
Thanks for the reply. Going to use engineered...

Thanks for the reply. Going to use engineered flooring. Have the same concerns about old to new floor. Will start on flooring removals next week, have to get living room rewelded as some off the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-22-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,278
Posted By Barski
Did you remove all the flooring under the slide...

Did you remove all the flooring under the slide or just to behind the rollers? The reason I ask is my kit. slide is about 2 ft into the room where full extended.


Mike
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-29-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,724
Posted By Barski
Cut the old 1200 in 1/2 with skill saw and out...

Cut the old 1200 in 1/2 with skill saw and out the door. Not that messy and your not trying to save the junk. Toke my pass. window out to get new fridge in. Mine is gas rv so little different ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-22-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,278
Posted By Barski
Wood floor,kit. slide

I have a 2005 Monaco LaPalma that has 3 slides. Has anyone here done a wood floor replacement where the kit. slide is still about 2 ft. into the motorhome in the out position. I know the slide is on...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-13-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By Barski
Hot in Ohio

Dash ac. dead. Looks like compressor .Need Cheve. Truck, workhorse shop in Akron, Ohio Area

Thanks
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-03-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,753
Posted By Barski
Thanks for the help. Removal and replacement toke...

Thanks for the help. Removal and replacement toke about 1 hr. Hardest part was getting this body under the coach and in the wheel well . One thing to add is take a pliers with you because you will...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-23-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,753
Posted By Barski
Plugs & Wires

Just got the new plugs and wires for my 8.1. Any thing special or out of the ordinary I should be looking for? I gapped the plugs to .045, hope that gets rid of my miss and back fire when I kick it...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-29-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By Barski
Well, finally found the total answer. It was the...

Well, finally found the total answer. It was the charging side of the inverter. Guess I'm to used to straight 110 or 12 volt. Things get different when they mix. Took the inverter to repair shop in...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-19-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By Barski
Looks like I found my gremlin . Looks like there...

Looks like I found my gremlin . Looks like there is a break in in Power line from the breaker to the GFI. Common and ground are fine. Its only about three feet between them but behind the outside...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-13-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By Barski
Just checked out put of inverter when on shore...

Just checked out put of inverter when on shore power, reads 12.3 volts, same as batteries. Inverter is not charging. Still have problem with shore power to main.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-12-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By Barski
Both breakers on inverter are ok, not tripping....

Both breakers on inverter are ok, not tripping. Not sure what would happen when no shore power, think inverter would still work. The problem is that it only charges batteries with motor running, and...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-12-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By Barski
yes, the main braker is off ,and I have power to...

yes, the main braker is off ,and I have power to GFI.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-12-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By Barski
Power Gremlin

My coach batteries are not charging on shore power. I have a Xantrex 458 inverter. When I run the R.V. motor ,inverter on, it charges 14.4 volts, I have 110 volts from inverter, and the lights on the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-07-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,855
Posted By Barski
Just put a 18 cf, Frigidaire house model in the...

Just put a 18 cf, Frigidaire house model in the rv. Spec say 6amp draw. Put in a 1000 watt pure sin to run it. Been running off the inverter for the last week. Will test to see how it works on just...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-23-2015, 09:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,635
Posted By Barski
Thanks for all the input. I'm going with a 1000...

Thanks for all the input. I'm going with a 1000 watt pure sine when needed. Spec say it draws 6 amps. I can leave it on the inverter or plug it into shore power if I wish. Thanks for all the help,...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-22-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 737
Posted By Barski
1200 Norcold replacement, Howto mount

I posted earlier about going to a house frig. Iam ordering pure sine converter today. Next questions to you that have done it, how did you secure the new frig in the rv ? I know I will have to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-17-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,635
Posted By Barski
Kind of what I though. I have a 2000 watt Zantex...

Kind of what I though. I have a 2000 watt Zantex Freedom 458, inverter/charger. So I should be able to just plug it in? This is a MSW.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-17-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,635
Posted By Barski
Pure Sine?

My 1200 Norcold just died. I'm full time in a Monaco LaPalma. I want to go with a house frid and the best fit for my spot is a Frigidaire FFHT1831QS. I know the Samsung frids need a pure sign...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-10-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,388
Posted By Barski
Update. Just replaced the sending unit. Because...

Update. Just replaced the sending unit. Because of the wires and location of the unit, I just tried moving it with my finger. It didn't move that I could tell. When I went to replace it, I put the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-06-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,388
Posted By Barski
Thanks, that's the guy I was looking for, will...

Thanks, that's the guy I was looking for, will replace it today.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-05-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,388
Posted By Barski
Its not a frost plug, its coming out of the...

Its not a frost plug, its coming out of the electrical wires on what looks like the temp senor. Question is, is this the temp. senor?
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-05-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,388
Posted By Barski
Slow Coolant Lak

I've been trying to locate a slow leak in my 2005 8.1. Found it to be what I think is the temp. sending unit. It's between cyl. 4 & 6 , on passenger side. It's just above the exhaust pipe . The wires...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-26-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 811
Posted By Barski
Thanks Ultra Tec, or Alan if that's you. Think...

Thanks Ultra Tec, or Alan if that's you. Think battery is the problem. Ran all day without issue. Scan gauge showed no problens, nothing pending.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-24-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 811
Posted By Barski
Might be the case, will take it for a spin in the...

Might be the case, will take it for a spin in the morning. Don't think its a fuel problem as I filled it this morning a ran great all day.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-24-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 811
Posted By Barski
Reduced power in Texas

Left Albuquerque, NM heading east. Rig ran great all day. Stopped 3 times with out harm. Got to camp ground, shut down, and registered. Came out ,engine started a little hard. Started moving, engine...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-23-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 948
Posted By Barski
Stay N Play

Just installed the unit. I have a question, does the battery in the toad get run down when towing , and if so, what do you do to charge the toad battery?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-13-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 738
Posted By Barski
Slow death to ground fault revisited

Found my ground fault problem. I split the two legs being feed GFI, everything in the coach but 2 roof ac ,miro , and refer. Unplugged everything and found nothing that stopped the problem.:banghead:...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-08-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By Barski
Reset GFI when I went to bed last night, never...

Reset GFI when I went to bed last night, never tripped. With see when it starts to do its thing today.:banghead:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-07-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By Barski
Slow death to ground fault

I have been trying to find why my ground fault keeps tripping. I have replaced the ground fault and it is still doing it. I can reset the gfi and it will sometimes be good for days. The next time it...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-14-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,006
Posted By Barski
building a better mouse trap!

I' looking into up grading my internet, phone system. I presently have a Wilson dual band ant, that's connected to a Wilson dual band booster. This is next wired into a spillter ,with one leg going...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-08-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,379
Posted By Barski
Thanks for all your input. I have talked to the...

Thanks for all your input. I have talked to the shop people where I bought the Jeep and this is what I'am told. Its 4down towable, just follow the instruction as in the owners book. It will not add...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-02-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,379
Posted By Barski
Jeep towing mileage

Just got a 2012 Jeep Liberty. How do I keep from adding miles when I tow? I have a friend who has a 2006 and adds mileage under tow. Asked the dealer, no help there. I hah a Saturn and you had to...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 12-05-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
Posted By Barski
Life has put a turn in the road for my plans. I...

Life has put a turn in the road for my plans. I have watch with interest as to getting a workhorse group together for Q. I wont be able to make it this year, so juat looking to see if someone might...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-24-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
Posted By Barski
Jon, thanks for ringing in, hope it will creat...

Jon, thanks for ringing in, hope it will creat some interest in a gathering. Thanks again for the great work in replacing my park brake, work great. Couldn,t be happier with the workmanship, helpful...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-23-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
Posted By Barski
I,ll keep a eye on this post a see if enought...

I,ll keep a eye on this post a see if enought interest is there to set up some kind of meeting. We have some time to get things together, think show is around the third week in Jan.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-21-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,068
Posted By Barski
I had my factory park brake replaced by Alan at...

I had my factory park brake replaced by Alan at Brazel,s after it failed. Did quite a bit of resource on the sys. and found the parts next to impossible to find, used or new. What I found is it has a...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-12-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,519
Posted By Barski
Quartzside in 13

Just had one of those arrow go by. Been doing Q for about the last 7 years. Have not,probable for lack of looking, seen a group gathering for workhorse folks. Not thinking of a well greased thing,...
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