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Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 11-14-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 151,970
Posted By lavamanz
cateye on display

I just went thru process of getting my code 23 16 diagnostic code fixed on my 1999 Winnebago. My problem was intermittent to begin with which lasted from September 2018 til this past summer when the...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 01-31-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,448
Posted By lavamanz
Thanks, sounds like I need to look at the harness...

Thanks, sounds like I need to look at the harness wires closely. It is interesting how my problem isn’t affecting the operation of the RV
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 01-30-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,448
Posted By lavamanz
Allison MD-3060 display “funny” occurring intermittently

Since first of October I’ve experienced sporadic display issues with my Allison WTEC III pushbutton touchpad/display. The symptom generally has occurred just after stopping when I go to put the...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 12-17-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,221
Posted By lavamanz
Is there anything special about the ECU...

Is there anything special about the ECU connectors as far as demating goes? Also what did you use for the contact cleaner?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-28-2018, 07:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,253
Posted By lavamanz
Did you determine how to proceed with your slide...

Did you determine how to proceed with your slide leaking ?
I’m experiencing this prime on my 99 Itasca living room slide this summer & will need to tackle pretty soon.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-30-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By lavamanz
Is your hydraulic fluid topped off and to the...

Is your hydraulic fluid topped off and to the full mark on the dip stick ? My Winnebago acted this way several years ago & I found it was a bit lie on fluid. Check it with jacks up & slides in.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-21-2017, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,029
Posted By lavamanz
I've been happy with the Deka 1131PMF 950CCA. I...

I've been happy with the Deka 1131PMF 950CCA. I believe Deka & East Penn are made by the same company. I paid $98 each in April
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-29-2017, 05:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,104
Posted By lavamanz
Just curious since I've cleaned mine with Dawn &...

Just curious since I've cleaned mine with Dawn & with simple green extreme. What engine is in your motorhome, is it a rear radiator, & what was the before & after coolant temps while towing?
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-04-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,370
Posted By lavamanz
How did your filter look after 10 years & 73K...

How did your filter look after 10 years & 73K miles?
Forum: Cummins Engines 09-20-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,510
Posted By lavamanz
ISB 5.9 exhaust cracked manifold replacment

I replaced my exhaust manifold 6 years ago & the total price was ~$400 for parts. I used PB blaster & had no trouble getting the bolts out
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-20-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,769
Posted By lavamanz
You might check with Josam's truck frame &...

You might check with Josam's truck frame & alignment in Orlando.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-08-2016, 07:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,861
Posted By lavamanz
My original tire's when purchased were Michelin...

My original tire's when purchased were Michelin 235/80/R22.5. My RV now has Toyo 255/70/R22.5 & these are Load Range H which gives you a higher load capacity (Toyo M122). I purchased 4 in January...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-05-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By lavamanz
Does the system shutoff as soon as you try to...

Does the system shutoff as soon as you try to deploy the jacks? If so I found if you press the "on" button at the same time you operate the Jack down function mine would operate. I had to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-03-2016, 05:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By lavamanz
winnebago chieftan

I have a 99 Itasca Sunflyer with the 5.9 cummins, about the same as the chieftan. I purchased mine 6 years ago with 70K miles, I now have 93K miles.

I would suggest looking at the exhaust...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-03-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,836
Posted By lavamanz
I have the PM3B-60 for 4 years now. I purchased...

I have the PM3B-60 for 4 years now. I purchased new house batteries at the same time. I never add water to the batteries which is nice. I've been pleased so far
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-16-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 650
Posted By lavamanz
If the frig is in auto, & running on AC power &...

If the frig is in auto, & running on AC power & the voltage dips to 108VAC or below the frig will switch to propane. If it happens again measure the voltage at the outlet the frig is plugged in to.
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-18-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,116
Posted By lavamanz
I've experience this for on my ISB 275 cummins...

I've experience this for on my ISB 275 cummins often. Sometimes I'll turn the key 1 time & it starts & other times I have to try 3-4 times. I did replace the starter relay on the rail before & it may...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-20-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,271
Posted By lavamanz
How many quarts do you put in when changing the...

How many quarts do you put in when changing the oil?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-05-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,178
Posted By lavamanz
Did the tires fix the problem?

Did the tires fix the problem?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-05-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 825
Posted By lavamanz
What were the symptoms when your Readybrake was...

What were the symptoms when your Readybrake was malfunctioning? I just want to be aware, my unit is 5 years old & so far I've had no problems.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-05-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By lavamanz
How old is your unit? My fan unit on my Coleman...

How old is your unit? My fan unit on my Coleman A/C started having trouble starting so I tried oiling it. That worked for a short while , the bearings are permanently lubricated so there's no place...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-14-2015, 04:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,198
Posted By lavamanz
My vizio 32" always picks up the digital signals...

My vizio 32" always picks up the digital signals if we aren't in remote areas where there are no stations
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-09-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,958
Posted By lavamanz
Coleman AC issue

My fan would hum when the unit came on so I tried to oil my 15 year old Coleman Mach fan motor shaft & it lasted a month maybe. The shaft wasn't turning freely at all. I then replaced the fan motor &...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-10-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,202
Posted By lavamanz
I've noticed my cruise is intermittent as well as...

I've noticed my cruise is intermittent as well as the cruise control switch to increase idle speed. Was the control stalk available from Freightliner or aftermarket? Do you have any photos of what...
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-16-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 28,603
Posted By lavamanz
Before I read about the method for getting the...

Before I read about the method for getting the pump to run 20-30 seconds on each 1 sec engine start attempt, I had my neighbor down & we cracked open 3 or 4 of the injectors until we got some fuel to...
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-16-2015, 03:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 28,603
Posted By lavamanz
94377 These are the words for my cummins ISB...

94377
These are the words for my cummins ISB 5.9 just like Larry said. I had the problem just turning the key & it didn't run the pump so I got air in the lines. Now I always fill the filters & do a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-14-2015, 06:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,901
Posted By lavamanz
I purchased 2 Ken Tool T45A 34645 tire irons from...

I purchased 2 Ken Tool T45A 34645 tire irons from Tool Topia $43 apiece to do my duallys in February. I had seen tire changers with these irons previous. I found I didn't have any trouble breaking...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-10-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By lavamanz
I have the HWH jacks with the joystick controls &...

I have the HWH jacks with the joystick controls & experienced a similar problem. I was able to get mine to operate by pushing & holding the power button while operating the joystick. I used mine like...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-05-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 29,877
Posted By lavamanz
I would have to say Amen to this.? I also think...

I would have to say Amen to this.?
I also think the tire bead could be damaged as the demount & mount is by hand using tire irons
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-28-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,730
Posted By lavamanz
On my 99 Itasca w/ surround there is an amplifier...

On my 99 Itasca w/ surround there is an amplifier (MTSAmp-03) side mounted behind lower passenger heater vents. It says DHS. If yours is the same brand I can tell you what I had to do: First I had to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-15-2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,178
Posted By lavamanz
Toyo tires

My motorhome came with Michelin 235/80/R22.5 tires from the factory but the previous owner had installed Toyo M120 tires 255/70R22.5 tires in 2004. So in 2013 I replaced the front 2 with same size...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-02-2015, 05:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,810
Posted By lavamanz
I decided to wire brush mine & paint with...

I decided to wire brush mine & paint with Rustoleum rusty red primer then I used the Rustoleum "hammered" finish in silver. Here's the before, after primer & finished.
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Forum: Cummins Engines 02-16-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,636
Posted By lavamanz
What are the symptoms when the lift pump starts...

What are the symptoms when the lift pump starts to fail? I think I have around 85K on my 99 cummins 5.9L 275hp.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-12-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,590
Posted By lavamanz
I recommend the Silverleaf software /hardware...

I recommend the Silverleaf software /hardware connected via laptop. I can look at all the codes on my laptop but over 4 1/2 years owning my 99 Itasca Sunflyer , Cummins ISB I've gotten numerous...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-23-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,494
Posted By lavamanz
Vmspc

Do you get a check engine light?

I get check engine lights much of the time, I was told by Freightliner its posssibly a connection problem at the Vehicle Interface Module. At some point I will...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-22-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,849
Posted By lavamanz
Since Winnebagos are known to have rust popping...

Since Winnebagos are known to have rust popping up under the windshields you should check for this even if it means removing trim on the inside or the rubber molding on the outside.

I would also...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-16-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,751
Posted By lavamanz
So maybe the gear on the old motor was worn a bit...

So maybe the gear on the old motor was worn a bit & I could have forced them together. I just didn't feel comfortable making something fit by using force . Oh well, I still have the new gear as well...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-14-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,751
Posted By lavamanz
For those of you with this same step motor as me,...

For those of you with this same step motor as me, the ACI 83094 from Advance Auto Parts was a close match. I did have to transfer the gear from my motor to the new one, & shorten the index pin by...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-08-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,751
Posted By lavamanz
Kwikee step motor replacement

Has anyone found an exact replacement for their step motor? I've attached a photo with the number from the motor. The closest I've found is ACI 83094 but the gear on the motor is not a match so I'll...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-05-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 585
Posted By lavamanz
Campgrounds Near Tarpon Springs FL

Any Suggestions for our stay the end of October.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-28-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,982
Posted By lavamanz
What's the power requirements for the whirlpool &...

What's the power requirements for the whirlpool & the haier? Did you upgrade to a larger inverter & additional battery capacity?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-19-2014, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,375
Posted By lavamanz
Does the new linkage match up with the old if you...

Does the new linkage match up with the old if you lay the one on top of the other? I just replaced mine & it is the curved "A" linkage
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-12-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,843
Posted By lavamanz
Here's the schematic emailed to me by...

Here's the schematic emailed to me by RiverPark,Inc so you can see the pin out of the connector. You'll see the pin for mono, that wire needs to move to the pin for stereo. 70626
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-10-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By lavamanz
Norcold N841IM fins icing in 2-3 days

I got all error codes to clear, I had neglected to press temp set again after seeing the CL appear.

I have the temp set to 5, thermistor was replaced may 2013
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-10-2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By lavamanz
The thermistor temp (screen 3) is reading 26...

The thermistor temp (screen 3) is reading 26 degrees. There are several faults though including: screen 4- ignition fault, door ajar, DC volts low, AC mode selected not available, screen 5-...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-10-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,843
Posted By lavamanz
On my 99 Itasca w/ surround there is an amplifier...

On my 99 Itasca w/ surround there is an amplifier (MTSAmp-03) side mounted behind lower passenger heater vents. It says DHS. If yours is the same brand I can tell you what I had to do: First I had to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-10-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By lavamanz
Norcold N841IM fins icing in 2-3 days

So we are having to defrost way to often. The frig cools fine until the fins are overly frosted then the temp starts rising. I tried a fan (right side) then the left side would frost . What works...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-10-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,136
Posted By lavamanz
Help - check engine light came on

I have ck engine light regular when traveling but no alarms. I plan to check engine connectors at some point . It did used to be an occasional thing but this summers trip I have seen the light stay...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-10-2014, 06:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,874
Posted By lavamanz
My AC compressor was frozen up when I purchased...

My AC compressor was frozen up when I purchased my unit so I removed the fan belt. I just run generator & roof A/Cs when it's hot. It's definitely not worth replacing, I'm sure it would be cost...
Forum: Cummins Engines 07-25-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,749
Posted By lavamanz
When I purchased my unit 4 years ago I thoroughly...

When I purchased my unit 4 years ago I thoroughly cleaned the CAC & then I found when changing the oil if I do not put the full 17 qts of oil back in then I get no oil blowing on my CAC to clean off....
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