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Posted By ka5gyo

Now low speed is a good idea. I’ll try that.

Now low speed is a good idea. I’ll try that.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

01-28-2024, 05:16 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 838

Posted By ka5gyo

Glad someone had success with this problem. I am...

Glad someone had success with this problem. I am still searching, even after 2years my solution is to just not use that with the others running. By the way it doesn’t leak running by itself, only...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

01-26-2024, 06:50 AM

Replies: 17

Views: 838

Posted By ka5gyo

I do not wish to hijack the thread, but I think...

I do not wish to hijack the thread, but I think the op will appreciate the help from this in that we can hopefully get some more ideas to solve his problem as well as others.

Air Conditioner...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

01-26-2024, 06:39 AM

Replies: 17

Views: 838

Posted By ka5gyo

I’ve fought the same problem for a couple years...

I’ve fought the same problem for a couple years with no success. Newmar says it’s dirty filters also. So how do you explain it happening with no filters? Mine leaks on middle air conditioner and only...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

01-24-2024, 05:50 PM

Replies: 17

What Percent Output Should I Expect From My Solar Panels All Year Round?

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Posted By ka5gyo

question

Does this happen only with all three air conditioners running ?

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-25-2023, 06:47 AM

Replies: 254

Views: 14,774

Posted By ka5gyo

I chose a PMW configuration my install, because...

I chose a PMW configuration my install, because each time I park is a different, angle, direction, maybe even under some trees. Each panel does its own thing all the time, every time. I am mobile. I...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-24-2023, 07:24 AM

Replies: 254

What Percent Output Should I Expect From My Solar Panels All Year Round?

Views: 14,774

Posted By ka5gyo

In my opinion: Impossible to predict performance....

In my opinion: Impossible to predict performance. Too many variables. IE: sun angle, its constantly changing.
For an excellent education, take a solar panel , and hook it up to a "Q-Beam spotlight....

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-23-2023, 05:39 PM

Replies: 254

What Percent Output Should I Expect From My Solar Panels All Year Round?

Views: 14,774

Posted By ka5gyo

I see shading (by the satellite dish). This...

I see shading (by the satellite dish). This usually kills all panels on that circuit in a MPPT configuration. Raise the dish and see how much you gain. Indirect sunshine also makes a huge difference.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-11-2023, 06:54 AM

Replies: 83

Slide Motor Bolt Failure even with Stage 8's installed

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Posted By ka5gyo

Thank you for the response. I am really looking...

Thank you for the response. I am really looking for ideas, suggestions, to prevent this from happening again.
The bolts were torqued to 20# with red locktite. I had found bolt loosining a few times...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-10-2023, 02:02 PM

Replies: 83

Slide Motor Bolt Failure even with Stage 8's installed

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Posted By ka5gyo

broken motor gearbox

Fought loosening bolts a few years, even with red locktite. I drilled and tie-wired about three years ago, still got me. Yes housing is aluminum (or Pot-metal), studs still tight, in broken bosses,...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-26-2023, 12:38 PM

Replies: 2

Slide motor.

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Posted By ka5gyo

Broke on opening. Unusual I know. May have gone...

Broke on opening. Unusual I know. May have gone undetected on previous closure. Bracket badley mangled leading me to believe may have happened over last couple cycles.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-26-2023, 09:28 AM

Replies: 2

Slide motor.

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Posted By ka5gyo

Slide motor.

Slide motor broke on Alaska trip. I’m aware of previous discussions. I’ve retorqued many times. Finally red loctite and tie wired.
398773Now 2023, any new suggestions, comments, discussions?

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

08-01-2022, 03:47 PM

Replies: 26

Leak from HVAC return in Kitchen

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Posted By ka5gyo

good luck

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f84/air-conditioner-water-leak-564714.html

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-22-2022, 06:55 PM

Replies: 5

Towing Jeep Wrangler

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Posted By ka5gyo

I bought an exercise pad from walmart for around...

I bought an exercise pad from walmart for around ten dollars. It is about two ft wide by 6 foot long. I put it under the windshield wipers and slam the jeep door on it, on each side. it is made from...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

01-29-2022, 07:14 AM

Replies: 13

LED Puck Ceiling Lights

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Posted By ka5gyo

My coach is either on or off. (not Dimmable). I...

My coach is either on or off. (not Dimmable). I just know that the old bulbs got extremly hot, and I deemed them as a hazard, as there was signs of arcing on the contacts. I would try one bulb first,...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

01-29-2022, 07:00 AM

Replies: 13

LED Puck Ceiling Lights

Views: 914

Posted By ka5gyo

My 2011 dutchstar used halogen bulbs. They were...

My 2011 dutchstar used halogen bulbs. They were 10 amps each and got very hot. I changed them all out for led bulbs, at 1 amp each, and it runs much cooler. I seem to remember there were almost 70...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

01-25-2022, 05:19 PM

Replies: 18

Trantorque coupling problem - improper assembly

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Posted By ka5gyo

Really Great write-up. Thanks

Really Great write-up. Thanks

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

12-18-2021, 02:34 PM

Replies: 0

Air Conditioner Water Leak

Views: 525

Posted By ka5gyo

Air Conditioner Water Leak

I have had a problem several years with water leaking from the middle AC. The water comes from the suction ductwork closest to the middle air conditioner. This unit has three rooftop dometics. As...

Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum

12-14-2021, 06:31 PM

Replies: 15

Vents fans

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Posted By ka5gyo

If its a fantastic fan. I just bought one, ...

If its a fantastic fan. I just bought one,

https://pdxrvwholesale.com/products/kib-electronics-printed-circuit-board-w-rain-sensor-mc104d

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

12-14-2021, 06:17 PM

Replies: 27

Runaway Diesel?

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Posted By ka5gyo

Runaway diesel is usually the cause of refinery...

Runaway diesel is usually the cause of refinery or gas plant explosions. Gaseous atmosphere, goes into intake of diesel generator, welding machine, vehicle,. Runaway occurs, engine self-destructs,...

Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum

11-17-2021, 05:49 PM

Replies: 7

Spartan Ball Joint Tool

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Posted By ka5gyo

ball joint kit

the best option:
https://www.amazon.com/ball-joint-press/s?k=ball+joint+press
or the hard way : dry ice / correct size socket / hammer / and a torch

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

09-09-2021, 07:23 PM

Replies: 135

Here's a good one for you....240 Volts!

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Posted By ka5gyo

tompands, so sorry for your problems. The...

tompands, so sorry for your problems. The mistake is common. You will not know what got damaged until each elect. part is tried and tested. Wish you were close to Texas as I would love to help you...

01-20-2021, 07:17 AM

Replies: 39

Views: 3,548

Posted By ka5gyo

Thanks Greg. I do love doing the difficult jobs...

Thanks Greg. I do love doing the difficult jobs on the coach. It’s one of my hobbies.

01-18-2021, 05:51 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 3,548

Posted By ka5gyo

It took about 5 days. Got the wife to help line...

It took about 5 days. Got the wife to help line up the panes of glass and pump the sealant. We had a norther, and the humidity dropped from about 90% to 35%. I wanted to get the glass together in...

01-18-2021, 03:16 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 3,548

Posted By ka5gyo

Dual Pane window repair.

Update: I did the three drivers side windows that were fogged so bad I couldn't see the mirror. New windows were $1200 from Newmar. I followed the instructions in the video, and they turned out...

01-11-2021, 06:37 AM

Replies: 39

Views: 3,548

Posted By ka5gyo

Driver side front window. Three sections. Can’t...

Driver side front window. Three sections. Can’t see my mirror.

01-10-2021, 10:13 AM

Replies: 39

Views: 3,548

Posted By ka5gyo

window repair

Best video i've found. Personally I'm waiting on materials to arrive for my first attempt. Much cheaper than Newmars window only quote of $1200.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcnhsIuxMQg&t=2s

Forum: Going Green

07-09-2020, 04:25 PM

Replies: 68

1000W+ => 940AH batts confirming my thoughts

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Posted By ka5gyo

very much enjoyed the thread. would love to see a...

very much enjoyed the thread. would love to see a sketch of your final installation. Thanks

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

05-08-2020, 07:49 PM

Replies: 22

Dehumidifier?

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Posted By ka5gyo

Yes , Necessary item in humid country. We use...

Yes , Necessary item in humid country. We use one from Lowes. Runs as needed (auto setting),and drips into kitchen sink, (parked at home). I usually drain 5-10 gallons a month from the tank on the...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-19-2019, 06:56 AM

Replies: 49

Views: 12,003

Posted By ka5gyo

257361ahh, shoulder bolts.

257361ahh, shoulder bolts.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-18-2019, 07:10 AM

Replies: 49

Views: 12,003

Posted By ka5gyo

I would describe as the gearbox mounting bolts to...

I would describe as the gearbox mounting bolts to bracket with slotted holes have become loose most often. This is where the most torque is involved. Slotted holes are great for alignment purposes,...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-17-2019, 06:46 AM

Replies: 49

Views: 12,003

Posted By ka5gyo

Correct for the most part.. Have found loose...

Correct for the most part.. Have found loose bolts, red locktite did not help , so I have drilled and tie-wired the bolts. One chain got slack and skipped a couple teeth. I just slipped it back to...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-13-2019, 10:20 AM

Replies: 49

Views: 12,003

Posted By ka5gyo

Chain Drive Pictures

Here's some Chain Drive Pictures. Used when cog rail mounted directly to slid-out floor. One chain got loose and skipped a couple teeth, making retraction uneven last year on Alaska trip.256758
...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-09-2019, 07:33 PM

Replies: 3

Newmar DS slide

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Posted By ka5gyo

1st thing I would do is look in the basement for...

1st thing I would do is look in the basement for the slide module. If there are two slides on the same side as the one not working, then there will be two modules, on the frame, side by side. swap...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

03-04-2019, 06:10 PM

Replies: 11

Inverter AC plugs all dead... URGENT

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Posted By ka5gyo

look for a GFCI outlet tripped. May be in...

look for a GFCI outlet tripped. May be in bathroom.

02-21-2019, 07:02 AM

Replies: 73

Views: 20,354

Posted By ka5gyo

Cool, That used to be part of the Hubbard Ranch....

Cool, That used to be part of the Hubbard Ranch. I used to go out there in my teens and help work cattle. It used to be run by an old man by the name of Tom Mitchell. He would have fit your...

02-20-2019, 06:54 AM

Replies: 73

Views: 20,354

Posted By ka5gyo

BTFT You have my curiosity up. Which highway are...

BTFT You have my curiosity up. Which highway are you off of, and what size of pipeline are you working on ?

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

02-17-2019, 07:54 PM

Replies: 10

High volts AC

Views: 1,521

Posted By ka5gyo

the Progressive EMS PT 50, could have a bad board...

the Progressive EMS PT 50, could have a bad board that needs replacing. It also has a pot that is adjustable for voltage readout. Need to check its accuracy against an accurate vom.

02-17-2019, 07:33 PM

Replies: 73

Views: 20,354

Posted By ka5gyo

Your assessment of ranchers and landowners is...

Your assessment of ranchers and landowners is spot on, With my over 60 years experience, they are all the same. You, your company and all involved are all trespassing "in their mind", They couldn't...

Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond

02-16-2019, 05:10 PM

Replies: 18

Alaska Fishing Question

Views: 3,149

Posted By ka5gyo

Last year we met at least half a dozen folks that...

Last year we met at least half a dozen folks that purchase a freezer when they get there to bring home the fish. Personally 50# of halibut and salmon was plenty for us. carried it in the coach...

02-16-2019, 07:07 AM

Replies: 73

Views: 20,354

Posted By ka5gyo

On a Well gate, you'll average about three pages...

On a Well gate, you'll average about three pages a day, of names, unless their Fracking.
During Fracking operations you will fill out 8-10 pages a day. You will be busy 24 hours, and hard to...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-10-2019, 07:53 AM

Replies: 14

Allison Deep or Shallow pan

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Posted By ka5gyo

I can tell you "MAKE SURE". I purchased a used...

I can tell you "MAKE SURE".
I purchased a used coach once. Maintenance had been done to it at a dealership, before my purchase, and they installed short filters, when it should have had long...

02-09-2019, 07:28 AM

Replies: 73