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Forum: Cummins Engines 01-10-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 233
Posted By Harry B
It looks like a normal operation. You have a 180°...

It looks like a normal operation. You have a 180° thermostat which determines you minimum temperature and your radiiator fan kicks in at around 210°.

That is the swing you see. My 2015 Tuscany...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-02-2023, 11:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,190
Posted By Harry B
Winnebago uses Nuflex 311 Caulk Sealant (white)...

Winnebago uses Nuflex 311 Caulk Sealant (white) on openings in their roofs and Manus Bond to seal the roof to sidewall rails.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-14-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 752
Posted By Harry B
BCC : "blind carbon copy" is a term from the...

BCC : "blind carbon copy" is a term from the typewriter days..

It sends a copy to your self without other others seeing you are keeping a copy for your self
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 07-10-2023, 03:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 674
Posted By Harry B
We have a Murphy bed in a 22ft Sonic 220. We...

We have a Murphy bed in a 22ft Sonic 220. We bought it new and after the first trip we replaced it with a 6" thick (original was 4" thick) Mattrass Insider mattrass trying to keep the togue weight...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-16-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 740
Posted By Harry B
Download the AC wiring diagrams from the...

Download the AC wiring diagrams from the Winnebago website. It will tell you exactly how it is wired if you get the actual wire run diagrams.
This Is one of Winnebago's advantages as this is all...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-07-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 581
Posted By Harry B
Perhaps the previous owner pulled a new hydraulic...

Perhaps the previous owner pulled a new hydraulic line and capped the old line off if everything is working. (slides).

I think your coach has electric slides so no hydraulics needed.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-30-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,708
Posted By Harry B
DC to DC charger might be at fault

Check to see if your DC to DC charger is turned of when the coach is not running.

It needs to be switched on when the alternator provides voltage or engine is running and be switched off when no...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-29-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,792
Posted By Harry B
You can just let the fan run or as mentioned shut...

You can just let the fan run or as mentioned shut off the AC circuit breaker for a quieter experience. Either way won't make things worse. Good luck with a fix.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-25-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 352
Posted By Harry B
I have a 2015. Pretty much the same. After...

I have a 2015. Pretty much the same.
After getting the 2 pages of initial problems fixed at the factory when i bought it new, it has been a good coach. I have had some small odds and ends over the...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-21-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By Harry B
Have you checked each cable run for a short...

Have you checked each cable run for a short between the center signal wire and ground as well? A short will have the same result as an open wire..
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-19-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By Harry B
That is a socket with 2x USB connectors. Rotate...

That is a socket with 2x USB connectors.
Rotate the center cap and you will see the USB-A sockets.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-12-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,586
Posted By Harry B
The Wally is capable of receiving on one channel...

The Wally is capable of receiving on one channel and recording on another channel. It also uses less power and doesn't get as hot.

None of the other 211 series receivers have that ability.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-23-2023, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
Posted By Harry B
West bound I-40 past Flagstaff is in decent...

West bound I-40 past Flagstaff is in decent shape. It's the east bound section up to Holbrook that is has (let's say) surface problems
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-11-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,970
Posted By Harry B
Watched a YouTube video on a 2023 Crosstrek last...

Watched a YouTube video on a 2023 Crosstrek last night and a statement was made that it is nolonger available with a MT. Looks like no MT is an issue already
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-11-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,715
Posted By Harry B
I have a 2022 Venture Sonic 220VRB. Almost the...

I have a 2022 Venture Sonic 220VRB. Almost the same but slightly lighter. I pull it with a Subaru Ascent so I needed to stay below 5000lbs. It is right at the limit but as configured now it pulls...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-05-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,477
Posted By Harry B
As I understand the working of a Go Power...

As I understand the working of a Go Power Inverter, AC2 only gets power when connected to 240 VAC source..
When plugged into 120VAC everything gets powered through AC1.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-04-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 607
Posted By Harry B
13.2 volts on Lifepo4 batteries is only about 50%...

13.2 volts on Lifepo4 batteries is only about 50% charged and 12.0 volts is empty. 14.4 volts is fully charged.
Are you sure you have a good charge on those batteries. SOC on lithium batteries is...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-26-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By Harry B
It's normal. I had the same thing on my...

It's normal.
I had the same thing on my tuscany. Made sure following changes my tank was not full and no more diesel baths.

You could install a shutoff valve to the input of your filter. That...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 02-19-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 202
Posted By Harry B
Those are your low point drains. One for cold...

Those are your low point drains.
One for cold water the other for hot water lines
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-18-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,256
Posted By Harry B
Truma AquaGo is probably the best unit out there...

Truma AquaGo is probably the best unit out there and requires dealer installation as they will not sell it as standalone parts. But it just works without any got yous

The others can be a bit...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 02-14-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 257
Posted By Harry B
This is often done to allow for airflow so that...

This is often done to allow for airflow so that you don't get any moisture buildup.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-31-2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,150
Posted By Harry B
It Seems to continue running on low fan speed...

It Seems to continue running on low fan speed when heating or on automatic fan when cooling but not on the low/med/high fan speeds
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-29-2023, 12:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,150
Posted By Harry B
It requires a seperate thermostat for the...

It requires a seperate thermostat for the furnace.
There is no fiscal way to connect to the Houghton AC since it comes with its own wireless remote to control it
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-28-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,150
Posted By Harry B
I installed the Houghton 15k btu heatpump/AC last...

I installed the Houghton 15k btu heatpump/AC last summer to replace the noisy 7 mo. old Mach 15.
It is much quieter, cools great and provided warm air even at an ambient temp of 29 degrees yet.
It...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-09-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,710
Posted By Harry B
I have seen the statement about not using an...

I have seen the statement about not using an accumulator tank with most variable rate water pumps. I am not sure what the symptoms are if you do use it.

BTW Remco was very insistent that I not...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-09-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,710
Posted By Harry B
I have had that pump for about 10 years and is...

I have had that pump for about 10 years and is quiet and variable in speed.

I would contact Remco or the dealer you bought it from to arrange for a replacement. It is still under warranty being...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-08-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,165
Posted By Harry B
As as side note, each 105A (4x) lifepo4 battery...

As as side note, each 105A (4x) lifepo4 battery has 100A discharge capability. So that would have provided 400 amps start the engine.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-08-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,165
Posted By Harry B
I have started my 8.9 Cummins on 400 amps of...

I have started my 8.9 Cummins on 400 amps of Lifepo4 batteries without any consequences.
I needed to do this when my chassis batteries had gone flat because shore power charging had failed.
Along...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-24-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 775
Posted By Harry B
LED working voltage is about 2 volts DC. ...

LED working voltage is about 2 volts DC.

120 volts AC on a LED would burn it out instantaniously.

More than likely there is a grounding problem on your RV somewhere.
You might check and see...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 11-21-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By Harry B
I had several of my 2015 Tuscany 40 KQ...

I had several of my 2015 Tuscany 40 KQ taillights replaced under warranty early on.
Tech told me at the time that they were the same as on a 2007 Cadillac and Chevy pickup truck.

I am not...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 11-21-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By Harry B
I had several of my 2015 Tuscany 40 KQ...

I had several of my 2015 Tuscany 40 KQ taillights replaced under warranty early on.
Tech told me at the time that they were the same as on a 2007 Cadillac and Chevy pickup truck.

I am not...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-25-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By Harry B
Lifepo4 batteries are also not to be stored fully...

Lifepo4 batteries are also not to be stored fully charged.

They should be stored 60-70% charged.
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 10-20-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,158
Posted By Harry B
I have been using two Zero-G hoses for at least 4...

I have been using two Zero-G hoses for at least 4 years without any problems.

How many people had trouble with the inner hose/liner going bad. News to me.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-21-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By Harry B
The victron is not a 2000 watt inverter but 2000...

The victron is not a 2000 watt inverter but 2000 va. This is more like about 1600 watts depending on the power factor.

However even 1600 watts should be enough to power the microwave. I would try...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-16-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,936
Posted By Harry B
anyone have challenges with being "throttled...

anyone have challenges with being "throttled down"

Yes. I experiene quite a bit of problem with T-mobile. Not so much with AT&T.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-26-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,506
Posted By Harry B
I have been using the ZeroG hoses for 2-3 years...

I have been using the ZeroG hoses for 2-3 years now with no issues.
I do use the blue version of the hose. I am not sure what the difference is between the grey and blue version but I thought I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-25-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By Harry B
I had the same problem 2 years ago. After I...

I had the same problem 2 years ago. After I changed a clogged water filter my pressure came back up to 55lbs (good shower again) and have not seen the toilet problem again.
Your 38lb pressure could...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-15-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,002
Posted By Harry B
Unless the golf cart batteries are 12v dc they...

Unless the golf cart batteries are 12v dc they should not be in parallel.
More than likely they are 6v dc batteries and a pair should be connected in series to provide a 12v dc source of power.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-23-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By Harry B
If memory serves me right it was around $40 for a...

If memory serves me right it was around $40 for a set of two.
Who knows what they may cost today given the inflated prices of most things.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-22-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By Harry B
I contacted Coleman parts directly and got 4 new...

I contacted Coleman parts directly and got 4 new fan blades. The replacements are 3 bladed vs the origonal 4 bladed. Needed 3 but I got 1 spare as they were breaking as well. They were much quieter...
Forum: Cummins Engines 04-05-2022, 12:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,797
Posted By Harry B
AZ turbo & tractor @ 602 253-9953 in Phoenix has...

AZ turbo & tractor @ 602 253-9953 in Phoenix has a good reputation.
They have been brought up in other discussion here regarding turbo repair
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-03-2022, 03:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,147
Posted By Harry B
The additional thing I do if I don't have a meter...

The additional thing I do if I don't have a meter is i cover up the 110° & 129° LNB heads with silver foil. This makes sure that the 119 head picks up the 119°satellite. It doesn't take much to be...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-23-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By Harry B
On the Magnum control panel is a setting to...

On the Magnum control panel is a setting to change the voltage at which the inverter automatically disconnects from the battery. It might be set to low.

I am not near the my motor home to check...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-05-2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 639
Posted By Harry B
Yes. It was possible on my Tuscany. Pulled...

Yes. It was possible on my Tuscany.

Pulled the fridge and the mount was accesable from the top of the subfloor under the fridge
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 12-23-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,182
Posted By Harry B
Great idea. I saw the demo of the design in...

Great idea.

I saw the demo of the design in Europe and the electric tow vehicle's range was barely impacted. Trailer looked to be about 22ft in lenght and using Lifepo4 batteries and had traction...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-08-2021, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,071
Posted By Harry B
Not familiar with your mentioned procedure....

Not familiar with your mentioned procedure. However as far as I understand it, the emission control parts are provided by the chassis builder not Cummins. Cummins delivers a bare engine to the...
Forum: Cummins Engines 10-21-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,357
Posted By Harry B
In the past I have read that Freightliner/Cummins...

In the past I have read that Freightliner/Cummins have strobe lights that will help determine what the fan speed is.
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 10-02-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,394
Posted By Harry B
I would disconnect your old charge line. If you...

I would disconnect your old charge line. If you don't, you are essentially bypassing (shorting out) your DC to DC charger.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-02-2021, 01:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By Harry B
This Guy is good. Had him resolve a sticky...

This Guy is good. Had him resolve a sticky problem on my Aqua Hot last year. He is a mobile tech.

https://a1mobilerv.com
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-24-2021, 01:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,167
Posted By Harry B
I am not certain of the SS number but mine were...

I am not certain of the SS number but mine were replaced as well in 2016 when I was in Gaffney for service.
I was told that my existing bags were not folding properly when aired down and might get...
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