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Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-20-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,040
Posted By Stevetoo
So........ What happens if you turn the key on...

So........ What happens if you turn the key on but don't start the engine, then turn the key off? Does the shiftpad stay lit? If so, then the wiring to the engine speed sensor or the sensor itself in...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-19-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,040
Posted By Stevetoo
Thanks for the help guys. I too am thinking...

Thanks for the help guys. I too am thinking there is another relay somewhere as well. All the relays in the power distribution module are good, as are all the grounds. The engine control module...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-18-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,040
Posted By Stevetoo
Still digging for this problem. I got some...

Still digging for this problem. I got some wiring and component locations from Freightliner. All relays test good, this is getting to me. It also drains the chassis batteries if the disconnect...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-22-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,320
Posted By Stevetoo
I have a 2010 Phaeton with the same problem. ...

I have a 2010 Phaeton with the same problem. Missing lots of vents. Less than 20,000 miles.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-22-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,213
Posted By Stevetoo
Thanks. I will get my serial# and call them in a...

Thanks. I will get my serial# and call them in a few days time. I have a Freighliner chassis but I don't think it's the Spartan chassis. I've checked everything I can think of and all solenoids I...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-21-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,213
Posted By Stevetoo
Electrical problem - won't shut off

I suspect I have a sticking solenoid somewhere as my rig stays running after I furn the key off. I have to turn off the disconnect to shut it off. Even if I just turn the key on then off the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-19-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,040
Posted By Stevetoo
Well I have it back home. Have checked all the...

Well I have it back home. Have checked all the connections at the starter as well as grounds. Everything seems good. Driving me nuts. I notice whenever I turn the disconnect off and then back on...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-28-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,040
Posted By Stevetoo
I have the freightliner chassis. I was thinking a...

I have the freightliner chassis. I was thinking a solenoid was bad but yes a ground could be the problem as the power could find ground through another source and cause a solenoid to stay active. I...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-26-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,040
Posted By Stevetoo
Phaeton electrical problem.

I have been having an electrical issue with our 2010 Phaeton 40QTH. After I turn the key off, the transmission panel is still lit up, if I had the engine running it stays running after I turn the key...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-18-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,595
Posted By Stevetoo
HWH rear jack issues.

After staying in my unit most of the winter, the left rear jack seemed to settle and occasionally need re-levelling. On my way home I had an issue with the alarm going off and after stopping noticed...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-02-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By Stevetoo
I posted it in the Freightliner forum too but...

I posted it in the Freightliner forum too but nothing so far.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-02-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By Stevetoo
No wiring diagrams in the manuals.

No wiring diagrams in the manuals.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-02-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By Stevetoo
Ign staying on ?

We have been staying in our 2010 Phaeton 40QTH for a couple of months at one location. Its a Freightliner chassis. The other day I thought I would re-level and after I was done and turned the key off...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-02-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By Stevetoo
The switch is solidly mounted in the dash and...

The switch is solidly mounted in the dash and also has a nice positive on/off position. Already checked the connector on the back too. Am going to remove the switch and maybe do a continuity check...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-02-2014, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By Stevetoo
Ignition stays on ???

We have been staying in our 2010 Phaeton 40QTH for a couple of months at one location. Its a Freightliner chassis. The other day I thought I would relevel and after I was done and turned the key off...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-11-2013, 01:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,564
Posted By Stevetoo
Its been quite cold here and apparently record...

Its been quite cold here and apparently record low temps down to -8C. The floors have actually not been a big deal and the tile is great for keeping clean. We wear slippers and the dog has her bed,...
Forum: Canada Region 12-01-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,567
Posted By Stevetoo
Update. Been having some fun with the Chum...

Update. Been having some fun with the Chum Salmon. Fishing really poor in the Englishman but had some luck in the Little Q. Took a few trips and a little practice to get the hang of it and stop...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-10-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,524
Posted By Stevetoo
the cable box also has an rf output, so I suppose...

the cable box also has an rf output, so I suppose I could run a 40' coax from the pylon to the cable box in the motorhome then run another 40' cable back to the cable input in the electrical...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-09-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,524
Posted By Stevetoo
I cant find a switch box. Seems all the...

I cant find a switch box. Seems all the switching is done in the tv sets. There are a bunch of control boards etc, one says hdmi interface, in the cargo area but i cant find anywhere to hook in a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-08-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,524
Posted By Stevetoo
How do i connect a cable box to my Phaeton

I am staying at a campsite where the satellite signal is weak due to trees so can only get a few channels. The campsite gave me a cable box so i can get all their cable channels but I cannot seem to...
Forum: Canada Region 11-06-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,242
Posted By Stevetoo
She said I would save around $80 but I would...

She said I would save around $80 but I would guess that would be $40 each way ?
Forum: Canada Region 11-06-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,242
Posted By Stevetoo
Update. Tried the electric heat and it would...

Update. Tried the electric heat and it would appear I have 3 heat pumps in here (droning noise ) so its working great so far on 50amp hookup. Once it gets colder Ill put zone 3 on gas so it heats...
Forum: Canada Region 11-01-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,242
Posted By Stevetoo
Didnt bother with the 4500 btu radiant heater. ...

Didnt bother with the 4500 btu radiant heater. Going to see how the onboard systems work first. Have a couple of back-up electric heaters. Now I have to deal with snow coming through the mountains...
Forum: Canada Region 10-31-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,242
Posted By Stevetoo
Wow ! What a ton of great info I have been...

Wow ! What a ton of great info I have been getting, from some very knowledgeable RVers. I really appreciate it :bow:
It sounds like I do have heat pumps, and as I recall the warm air came from the...
Forum: Canada Region 10-30-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,242
Posted By Stevetoo
Doesn't sound like we have heat pumps but will go...

Doesn't sound like we have heat pumps but will go through the owner's manual and check. I will have shore power but I would assume all the 110v receptacles would be through the inverter so may have...
Forum: Canada Region 10-30-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,242
Posted By Stevetoo
I have been running my propane furnaces at around...

I have been running my propane furnaces at around 50 deg just to stop freeze up for a couple of weeks now and have only used about 1/4 tank of propane. What are these "moisture Bins" ?. I was...
Forum: Canada Region 10-30-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,242
Posted By Stevetoo
I have no idea if there are heatpumps? not sure...

I have no idea if there are heatpumps? not sure how they work. How do I know? My thermostat has 3 zones that I can select along with an option for gas or electric. My unit has the optional 3 rooftop...
Forum: Canada Region 10-30-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,242
Posted By Stevetoo
Using electric heat vs propane in winter

So I have been told that staying for extended periods in my RV on Vancouver island this winter, that it would be better to use electric heaters than the on board propane furnaces for most of the...
Forum: Canada Region 10-30-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,567
Posted By Stevetoo
Thanks for the info. I saw a link on a fishing...

Thanks for the info. I saw a link on a fishing site for a store in the area (Nile fishing store?) and they sent me info on what I will likely need, as what I have is too light. Luckily my timing...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-30-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,364
Posted By Stevetoo
Wife and I started looking for our first RV last...

Wife and I started looking for our first RV last year. Looked at tow behinds and lots of 5th wheels. Wasn't happy with my truck so we decided to look at motorhomes in the 24' range. The more we...
Forum: Canada Region 10-29-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,567
Posted By Stevetoo
I was wondering about the fishing? I read...

I was wondering about the fishing? I read somewhere that the lower Englishman river was closed for fishing. Then I read somewhere else that there was good Steelhead fishing there, very confusing. ...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-29-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,564
Posted By Stevetoo
We could go further south too. Will do that if...

We could go further south too. Will do that if we feel the need.
Forum: Canada Region 10-29-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,567
Posted By Stevetoo
Thanks ABClipper. We unfortunately had to have...

Thanks ABClipper. We unfortunately had to have our sick 11 yr old lab put to sleep a few months back, but after missing her so bad we now have a 5 mth old puppy that is still in the "sleep in crate"...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-29-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,564
Posted By Stevetoo
Thanks to all. I just put heated tile floors in...

Thanks to all. I just put heated tile floors in my ensuite at home. getting spoiled I guess, lol
Forum: Canada Region 10-29-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,567
Posted By Stevetoo
We are doing this because we want to. We live...

We are doing this because we want to. We live in an area with extreme cold, as low as -40C in the coldest months. We just wanted to experience winter in a more temperate climate (Vancouver Island)...
Forum: Canada Region 10-28-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,567
Posted By Stevetoo
Getting closer to leaving time. Looks like Nov 1...

Getting closer to leaving time. Looks like Nov 1 or 2. Had some issues where I live with municipality putting in new water mains and have been on temp water for 5 weeks now so have had to run water...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-28-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,564
Posted By Stevetoo
Is there a solution for cold floor in Phaeton

We purchased a 2010 Phaeton 40QTH last fall, it is our first RV, we love it but as newbies we are still figuring everything out. We love the tiled floor but it gets extremely cold in cool weather. ...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-28-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,026
Posted By Stevetoo
Even though the filters can be put on dry, the...

Even though the filters can be put on dry, the o-ring or rubber seal at the top must be lubricated or it will be extremely difficult when it is time to change again.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-26-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,284
Posted By Stevetoo
Hi all, wife and I are pretty new at the whole RV...

Hi all, wife and I are pretty new at the whole RV thing and just about to spend a big part of our winter in it for the first time. I have had no problems with the tp thing and I think we only used...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-17-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By Stevetoo
We bought our first motorhome about a year ago. ...

We bought our first motorhome about a year ago. We were looking used, so we wouldn't take as big a hit if it ended up not being the right choice. The problem we had was that the more we looked, the...
Forum: Canada Region 10-13-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,567
Posted By Stevetoo
Will certainly look you up if we end up there, we...

Will certainly look you up if we end up there, we have a Phaeton too. We are thinking we are going to find a place closer to Qualicum as that's where the family lives. None of them camp so couldn't...
Forum: Canada Region 10-13-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,567
Posted By Stevetoo
Planning on heading there this month, probably in...

Planning on heading there this month, probably in the next week or two. If I just fill my water tank, I'm thinking I won't leave the supply hose hooked up till I need more water, I read that...
Forum: Canada Region 10-13-2013, 01:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,567
Posted By Stevetoo
The water pump and valves etc are in a cabinet on...

The water pump and valves etc are in a cabinet on the side of the motorhome. I know how to winterize the system by pulling in the plumbing antifreeze but not sure what is meant by winterizing the...
Forum: Canada Region 10-12-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,567
Posted By Stevetoo
Rain, lack of sun? Not worried about those. Born...

Rain, lack of sun? Not worried about those. Born and raised in good old soggy UK, so used to spend 1/2 my recreation time fishing under an umbrella or riding off-road motorcycles in north Wales,...
Forum: Canada Region 10-12-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,567
Posted By Stevetoo
RV in winter on Vancouver Island

Hi all, recently early retired, my wife and I and pet would like to spend most of our winter on the island. We have a 40' motorhome that we bought used last year. We have aging parents on the island...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-14-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,574
Posted By Stevetoo
Seems like it always needs atrigger to set it...

Seems like it always needs atrigger to set it off. Can be as simple as turning on a light switch. It is usually something electrical. I am suspecting the sensor is very sensitive to electrical...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-26-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By Stevetoo
Bought a new regular dish and tripod to try out,...

Bought a new regular dish and tripod to try out, along with 100ft cable. Have been on a trip for a week through BC and Washington and only one night could I not get a signal due to thick trees. Aim...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-26-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,574
Posted By Stevetoo
Done it again, last two days in a row. Seems to...

Done it again, last two days in a row. Seems to happen when connected to shore power. After it happens I make sure the propane is off and make sure a vent is open. Seems the sensor is overly...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-23-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,574
Posted By Stevetoo
Update....topped up all the batteries(took 3...

Update....topped up all the batteries(took 3 liters water for 6 batteries) and blew out sensor with compressed air. Seems ok since. Thanks to all
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-20-2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,574
Posted By Stevetoo
CO - LP detector driving me nuts.

So I just got this new to me 2010 Phaeton and out of the blue the CO/LP alarm starts going off tonight. It is parked with a power cord hooked up and the batteries are showing absorption. The...
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