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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-04-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,418
Posted By twinboat
Yours looks great, but you also have the correct...

Yours looks great, but you also have the correct threaded stud batteries. The OP has a bunch of cheap, marine type, post clamp to threaded adaptors and wing nuts. Nothing but trouble, as he is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-03-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,418
Posted By twinboat
First you need to get the proper batteries. The...

First you need to get the proper batteries. The connectors, that are now damaged by screws, are designed for threaded post batteries, like GP31 with stud. Most truck dealers carry them.

That...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-03-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,418
Posted By twinboat
Wow !!!!

Wow !!!!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-03-2017, 03:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,576
Posted By twinboat
If you accidentally crossed the cables while...

If you accidentally crossed the cables while connecting the new batteries, even for a second, you could have blown the reverse connection protection fuses in the converter. The converter is what...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-01-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,418
Posted By twinboat
I hope your replacing every cable in your...

I hope your replacing every cable in your pictures. They are all junk.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-17-2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,099
Posted By twinboat
The power cord connects to a transfer switch....

The power cord connects to a transfer switch. That is what selects land power and generator power. It is electrically before the main breaker panel

It seems common for the wiring in it to burn up...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-03-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,554
Posted By twinboat
Inverters do not output low voltage, they shut...

Inverters do not output low voltage, they shut down. Read the owners manual.

If the inverter doesn't shut down due to overload or low voltage, you can do it.

If you have a 1000 watt inverter...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-01-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,189
Posted By twinboat
Once your over a certain speed, for a particular...

Once your over a certain speed, for a particular gear, the electronics will not let the trans downshift, even if you put the shifter in first gear. That's done to protect the engine from overspeeding.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-01-2017, 05:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,189
Posted By twinboat
Get it down to 45 MPH and use a lower gear....

Get it down to 45 MPH and use a lower gear. Probably a 4 speed in a 2001, so get it into second gear.

That's probably the gear and speed you would use to climb that same hill.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-30-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,905
Posted By twinboat
If it still starts with the boost switch, you...

If it still starts with the boost switch, you need to find the junction point of the house and start batteries and work back from there to the start battery.

If there are not 2 positive cables on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-26-2017, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,905
Posted By twinboat
Battery cable ends always LOOK good. You can't...

Battery cable ends always LOOK good. You can't see the area of contact.

They need to be removed and cleaned to be good.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-25-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,631
Posted By twinboat
Check under that ball of electrical tape in the...

Check under that ball of electrical tape in the top center. That's a positive feed to something and could be a bad connection hidding under there.

Next, follow the lower left cable with the NEW...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-25-2017, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,631
Posted By twinboat
You missed or crossed up a wire. Send some...

You missed or crossed up a wire.

Send some pictures of your connections.

If you had any sparks while handling the cables look down along the + cable for a fuse or circuit breaker.

Make sure...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-24-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,817
Posted By twinboat
Just a thought, If you have that...

Just a thought,

If you have that bi-directional relay and it doesn't work bi-directionally, check to make sure the MH builder didn't run "always on" to the ignition terminal, instead of key on.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-11-2017, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,845
Posted By twinboat
Your isolation solenoid is not in the " converter...

Your isolation solenoid is not in the " converter to house battery " circuit. It's in your " battery to battery " circuit. If house things work, while the engine is running, so is that solenoid.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-03-2017, 04:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,003
Posted By twinboat
Looks like a circuit breaker, unhook it and try...

Looks like a circuit breaker, unhook it and try your jacks, if you have them.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-26-2017, 11:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,312
Posted By twinboat
Switch the boost or AUX switch on and off and...

Switch the boost or AUX switch on and off and listen for it.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-15-2017, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,694
Posted By twinboat
Assuming your house batteries are good, by...

Assuming your house batteries are good, by reading the check levels lights, really isn't telling you much.

The batteries can be extremely low on capacity and still show 12.6 ( Full ) volts on the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-15-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,694
Posted By twinboat
There should be a Boost or Auxiliary switch that...

There should be a Boost or Auxiliary switch that connects the start battery to the house battery. That is for the times the house battery is to drained to start the generator.

If this is a chronic...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-13-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,711
Posted By twinboat
Born and raised on Long Island, NY. Seen and...

Born and raised on Long Island, NY.
Seen and heard of plenty of missing pieces of equipment. The city, I worked for, lost a few. [emoji6]
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-13-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,711
Posted By twinboat
The secret kill switch is the empty gas tank,...

The secret kill switch is the empty gas tank, unless MH thiefs are carrying cans of gas.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-10-2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,404
Posted By twinboat
Correct and it's called a BIRD. ...

Correct and it's called a BIRD.

Bi-directional Isolation Relay with Delay.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-14-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,305
Posted By twinboat
I'm not sure why your rig doesn't already have...

I'm not sure why your rig doesn't already have this feature installed. 99.9% of MHs do.

Some are key actavated and others your voltage sensing relays to control the solenoid.

Some pre 2000 MHs...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-07-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,434
Posted By twinboat
Here is a typical 4, 6 volt layout.

Here is a typical 4, 6 volt layout.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-07-2017, 05:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,434
Posted By twinboat
The jumpers, between the 6 volt pairs, should be...

The jumpers, between the 6 volt pairs, should be the same size as the original cables leading away from the batteries.

Always keep 12 volt cables as short as possible.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-06-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,762
Posted By twinboat
Be carefull to not get too big a charger. ...

Be carefull to not get too big a charger.

This is from,
https://www.solar-electric.com/deep-cycle-battery-faq.html#Battery%20Charging

BATTERY CHARGING VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS:

Most flooded...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-05-2017, 02:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,856
Posted By twinboat
If your generator starts from the house...

If your generator starts from the house batteries, as many do, and they are not being charged, it will effect it.

Have you looked for a boost switch for helping the generator starting ? It...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-04-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,856
Posted By twinboat
If it's a converter, they have fuses on them for...

If it's a converter, they have fuses on them for battery connections and a circuit breaker for 120 volt connection..

Do you have an inverter that makes 120 volts from batteries ?

Please check...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-04-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,856
Posted By twinboat
You need to check the pump house outlet. It could...

You need to check the pump house outlet. It could have been a 240 volt one. Did the plug fit in or did you make an adaptor.

If that was the case, you need to check if your converter or...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-04-2017, 04:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,280
Posted By twinboat
With " Converter " equipped MHs, the battery...

With " Converter " equipped MHs, the battery switch needs to be ON, because the converter is tied into the system at the fuse panel.

With " Inverter/Charger " equipped MHs the switch can be left...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-02-2017, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,280
Posted By twinboat
Yes it will, if all is working as designed. ...

Yes it will, if all is working as designed.

It will have a converter/charger or an inverter/charger for that purpose.

You may need to have the use/store switch on, for charging and maintaining...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-27-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,199
Posted By twinboat
I have over 80,000 miles on that thing, shock are...

I have over 80,000 miles on that thing, shock are something I should look into.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-27-2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,199
Posted By twinboat
My thought about weight in the back, is that the...

My thought about weight in the back, is that the front seats are empty, when towing.

Will that effect anything, I don't know.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-27-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,199
Posted By twinboat
Do you load the back of the car with extras when...

Do you load the back of the car with extras when towing it ? That could change the alignment.

Did you change brand of tire ?
I dolly toe my Kia Soul. The 4 OEM tires wore out fine, now the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-24-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By twinboat
To find the aux / isolation solenoid, have...

To find the aux / isolation solenoid, have someone flick the boost/aux switch on and off, while you listen for it to clunk.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-20-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,681
Posted By twinboat
You need to charge them full and do a capacity...

You need to charge them full and do a capacity test, not a 15 second load test.

4 of them is about 400 AH, so get a 20 amp load and run them down to 12.2 volts ( 60% ), while timing them. They...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-20-2017, 06:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,251
Posted By twinboat
Look for a GFCI outlet. They have a Test and...

Look for a GFCI outlet. They have a Test and Reset button on them.

They protect outlets near water, so it sounds like that's your problem. If none inside, look for it outside.

You must have the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-16-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,118
Posted By twinboat
For $350.00 you can but a Xantrex PS1000...

For $350.00 you can but a Xantrex PS1000 inverter, as a stand alone, to power the fridge Hook up 2 battery cables, run a cord to the fridge and you done.

Leave the rest as is.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-09-2017, 04:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,821
Posted By twinboat
Are you looking for a typical layout like this ?

Are you looking for a typical layout like this ?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-07-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,128
Posted By twinboat
Next time it happens, bang on the transfer switch...

Next time it happens, bang on the transfer switch box. If it helps, you know where to look.

Second thought, since many transfer switches burn up due to loose wires, power down everthing, open the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-05-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,229
Posted By twinboat
It would be in a "Battery Control Center "...

It would be in a "Battery Control Center " Manual.

The inverter/charger charges the house battery.

If installed, the BCC would handle that, with bi-directional charging. Almost all MHs...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-05-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,229
Posted By twinboat
I would go with 12 or 10 gauge, at least. Then...

I would go with 12 or 10 gauge, at least. Then add a cheap 15 or 20 amp inline fuse on each end.

If the wire were to melt the insulation off, from it carrying to much current, the fuse would blow,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-03-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,762
Posted By twinboat
At the point your batteries are at, you are going...

At the point your batteries are at, you are going to need 4 to 6 hours of generator time to bring the batteries up to full charge.

The volts need to reach 14.2 and then fall back to 13.6. Only...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-31-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,864
Posted By twinboat
Question, when you pulled it out did it have a...

Question, when you pulled it out did it have a battery temp sensor ?

If you tested it with it, try it without it plugged in.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 01-22-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,953
Posted By twinboat
Do the CHF, ( cheap handling fix ) before...

Do the CHF, ( cheap handling fix ) before spending big money.

It's free to do yourself or an hour's labor for a shop to do it.

If you got some time search CHF and read all about it.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-17-2017, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,005
Posted By twinboat
Since electricity takes a circular route the size...

Since electricity takes a circular route the size of the spark will be the same on either connection.

It is recommended that the negative cable, from a charger or jumper, be the last cable hooked...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-17-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,158
Posted By twinboat
OK, I'm sorry, glad you patched it up. I was...

OK, I'm sorry, glad you patched it up.

I was going by the statement that it hadn't worked for 11 months. Didn't realize it became an emergency now.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-16-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,158
Posted By twinboat
I'm surprised at all of the shade tree fixes,...

I'm surprised at all of the shade tree fixes, offered up on a $35.00 part.

Why would someone want to go thru all of this. If the wire corroded off, the other will too.

If I was shopping for a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-16-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,158
Posted By twinboat
The wire is broken off inside.

The wire is broken off inside.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-16-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,158
Posted By twinboat
As mentioned above, the plastic part is a snap in...

As mentioned above, the plastic part is a snap in thing. Behind it, inside the tank, is a magnet that turns as the level goes up or down. The outside needle reacts to that.

Unless you use a BIG...
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