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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-22-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,434
Posted By Dave78Chief
If one of the components on the JA circuit has a...

If one of the components on the JA circuit has a short to ground, then yes that will happen. The fuse I referred to (5 amp fuse labeled Monitor and pump [3rd position from the right] in Load Center)...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-22-2014, 06:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,434
Posted By Dave78Chief
Wiring diagrams: Table of Contents...

Wiring diagrams: Table of Contents (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2005/05_d27c_wiring.htm)
Circuit JA - 15 amp fuse labled Monitor and pump in Load Center (Passenger side aft of sink)

12...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-21-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,790
Posted By Dave78Chief
Most likely a bad fuse in the trailer fuse box...

Most likely a bad fuse in the trailer fuse box used on many Freightliner chassis.
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/repost-of-trailer-fuse-pix-for-2004-journey-73279.html

Could also be the relay in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-10-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,809
Posted By Dave78Chief
Page 94 of Winnebago Catalog:...

Page 94 of Winnebago Catalog: https://www.winnebagoind.com/resources/manuals/pdfs/Winnebago_Catalog.pdf

Alternate Sources https://www.google.com/#q=rv+auxillary+heater+core

Dave
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-25-2014, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,220
Posted By Dave78Chief
Most likely not accessible from underneath the...

Most likely not accessible from underneath the MH. It is normally mounted above the floor line. Normally you either you have to remove a inside panel from say a closet or you have to remove the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-24-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,220
Posted By Dave78Chief
Atwood Water Heater Troubleshooting...

Atwood Water Heater Troubleshooting (https://beamalarm.com/Documents/atwood_water_heater_troubleshooting.html)

Combination Gas / Electric

The control board controls both the LPG and 110VAC...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-23-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,499
Posted By Dave78Chief
Glad to hear you resolved the issue easily. It...

Glad to hear you resolved the issue easily. It was you statement in post #5


that me ask if you had a DC distribution problem.

Have a great summer,
Dave
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-23-2014, 06:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,656
Posted By Dave78Chief
Depending on manufacture, the trailer fuse box...

Depending on manufacture, the trailer fuse box tends to get placed in all sorts of places

https://www.irv2.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1979431_0_9dfe4d888f5f1112a6d643d5977a892f.jpg

As you...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-18-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,222
Posted By Dave78Chief
From post #4 For reference my comments are...

From post #4
For reference my comments are based on the fact you said:
So, with the goal in mind:
Post #8: Recommend 60 amp Converter
Post #4: Your wiring diagrams say you have 6 gauge DC wiring...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-18-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,499
Posted By Dave78Chief
Original poster in post #5...

Original poster in post #5 https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/converter-fuses-blown-185055.html#post1826830


Please go back and read post #1...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-17-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,499
Posted By Dave78Chief
Hope the OP was able to fix his problem. Sort of...

Hope the OP was able to fix his problem. Sort of surprised nobody caught this:


That indicates a problem with his DC distribution network.

Dave
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-17-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,222
Posted By Dave78Chief
Currently your setup has the converter and fridge...

Currently your setup has the converter and fridge running off a 15 amp AC breaker.
45 amp Converter = 5 AC amps
300W Fridge heating element = 2.5 AC amps
7.5 amps

60 amp Converter = 6.5 AC amps...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-17-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,222
Posted By Dave78Chief
While your current 6 gauge wiring from converter...

While your current 6 gauge wiring from converter to coach battery wiring would be normally good to 80 amps, given it is not a direct shot, you might want to upgrade that to 4 gauge. The only other...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-06-2014, 07:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,223
Posted By Dave78Chief
From page 90 of the Winnebago story: The Itasca...

From page 90 of the Winnebago story:
The Itasca Brand, started in 1975, was based on the Chevy chassis while the Winnebago Brand continued to be based on the Dodge Chassis. The Chevy chassis became...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-11-2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,276
Posted By Dave78Chief
For you application (stand alone converter) you...

For you application (stand alone converter) you would want to use the PD 9200 Series converter. Another good converter is the Boondockers. I know several who have been happy with either (I have a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-10-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,276
Posted By Dave78Chief
Parts book for your rig says you should have the...

Parts book for your rig says you should have the old Magnetek 7445 converter (https://www.parallaxpower.com/7400/7400productbrochure.pdf). Most likely the 13.8VDC single stage version. Single stage...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-07-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,625
Posted By Dave78Chief
The Powerline EMS operates independently of the...

The Powerline EMS operates independently of the ATS switch.
1. When the EMS system detects 240VAC a the L1/L2 leads it lights the 50 AMP service light
2. When it senses 120VAC at L1/L2 and the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-03-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Posted By Dave78Chief
Black Tank = 71 gal Forward Grey Tank = 58 gal ...

Black Tank = 71 gal
Forward Grey Tank = 58 gal
Rear Grey Tank = 51 gal
58 + 51 = 109 gal total grey

Plumbing: https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2013/13_p42e_plumb.pdf

Parts: Requires you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-02-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Posted By Dave78Chief
You should be able to determine size from either...

You should be able to determine size from either you plumbing or parts diagrams. You do not list the year model so no way for me to look.

Manuals & Diagrams...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-30-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,258
Posted By Dave78Chief
A google search indicates having a Dometic...

A google search indicates having a Dometic NDA1402 installed in a slideout can be problematic. Parts book (https://67.238.126.140/pdf/3309892.002.pdf) indicates there are fans inside but not outside....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-27-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,541
Posted By Dave78Chief
As far as the wiring, here is all the cabling...

As far as the wiring, here is all the cabling information for your rig:
Table of Contents (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2013/13_r42qd_wire.htm)

Refer to the Body, 110 Volt Wiring Diagram
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-27-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,487
Posted By Dave78Chief
Your Intellitec Powerline Energy Management...

Your Intellitec Powerline Energy Management System is not detecting you are connected to 30 AMP service. You might try to reset it by cycling the 15 amp Monitor/TV CB in your 12VDC distribution...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-15-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,243
Posted By Dave78Chief
Possum, Wiring diagram TOC for your 1994...

Possum,
Wiring diagram TOC for your 1994 Adventurer WCG29RQ rig: Table of Contents (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/1994/94_g29rq_wiring.htm)

If you refer to pdf page 2 of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-15-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,243
Posted By Dave78Chief
osgoor, On your 2005 Itasca Suncruiser 37B, the...

osgoor,
On your 2005 Itasca Suncruiser 37B, the generator is connected to the coach batteries via the Battery disconnect switch. Given that one of your 2 six volt coach batteries is bad, the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-31-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,930
Posted By Dave78Chief
Based on the wiring diagrams for your rig (Table...

Based on the wiring diagrams for your rig (Table of Contents (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2005/05_d29r_wiring.htm)) turning the Battery Disconnect OFF will isolate your converter from the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-18-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,898
Posted By Dave78Chief
Based on what I see on pdf page 110 in the full...

Based on what I see on pdf page 110 in the full wiring diagram (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2003/03_g35u_70167472025.pdf), the Trailer Tow Battery Feed circuit (PP2; 12 gauge yellow wire)...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-07-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,671
Posted By Dave78Chief
Based on the drawings for your rig (Table of...

Based on the drawings for your rig (Table of Contents (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2003/03_p36ld_wiring.htm)), AC Power for the Water Heater originates from a CB marked water heater in your...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-07-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,472
Posted By Dave78Chief
Based on this the last page (pdf page 9) of this...

Based on this the last page (pdf page 9) of this drawing (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2004/04_g37b_wire_147724.pdf), the coach battery switch located at the entrance step has to be ON for the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-07-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,799
Posted By Dave78Chief
Original 6 pin setup...

Original 6 pin setup (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2001/136939.pdf) had the brake separate from the turn signals.

7 pin setup has brake mixed with turn signals...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-07-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,472
Posted By Dave78Chief
Wiring Diagrams: Table of Contents...

Wiring Diagrams: Table of Contents (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2004/04_g37b_wiring.htm)
Your 2004 Winnebago Adventurer 37B only has a 300W inverter for entertainment support only. It is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-05-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By Dave78Chief
Several items use the JA circuit Front and rear...

Several items use the JA circuit
Front and rear TV sound ampifiers
Power source for monitor panel (tank levels, water pump, water heater)
Range Hood
Galley Overhead lamp
Entertainment Center
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-04-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By Dave78Chief
Did not see this thread until after I responded...

Did not see this thread until after I responded to your e-mail. You are on the right track. As shown on pdf page 20 of https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/1998/126141.pdf this is circuit JA. For...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-22-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 27,009
Posted By Dave78Chief
Use a voltmeter. Connect negative (black)...

Use a voltmeter. Connect negative (black) voltmeter lead to ground. Connect positive (red) voltmeter lead to the circuit LR lead on the AUX solinoid. Referring to pdf page 3 of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-01-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,914
Posted By Dave78Chief
Glad I could help. Yours was shall we say well...

Glad I could help. Yours was shall we say well hidden so this thread may help someone else some day.

Dave
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-26-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,914
Posted By Dave78Chief
Thats a GM P30 chassis. Fuse box will either be...

Thats a GM P30 chassis. Fuse box will either be in or around the glove box or under the dash by the steering wheel. It may possible be a swing down unit. If any of your turn signals or hazard flasher...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-26-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 27,009
Posted By Dave78Chief
While many mfgs used a "BIRD" controller setup,...

While many mfgs used a "BIRD" controller setup, Winnebago uses the AUX Start switch to power the AUX START relay in two different ways for something like 2000 and later models. AUX START relay is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-17-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,980
Posted By Dave78Chief
Normal 110VAC operation requires either a shore...

Normal 110VAC operation requires either a shore power or the generator. You might have a small inverter to power the TV / Entertainment system.

Coach 12VDC operation - There should be a AUX...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-17-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,009
Posted By Dave78Chief
2003 Adventurer 33ft: Wiring: Table of...

2003 Adventurer 33ft:
Wiring: Table of Contents (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2003/03_g33v_wiring.htm)
Parts: https://www.winnebagoind.com/service/wincd/2003/WINNEBGO/3wfg33v.pdf

Your...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 06-06-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,738
Posted By Dave78Chief
Thanks for the reply Scott. I am familure with...

Thanks for the reply Scott. I am familure with them. I just wanted to confirm that a 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 wire converter is was what was being reffered to.

Dave
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 06-06-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,738
Posted By Dave78Chief
When you say converter box, do you mean something...

When you say converter box, do you mean something like a 3 wire to 4 wire Stop/Tail/Turn converter module or something else?

Dave
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-31-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,717
Posted By Dave78Chief
LOL - One of those things that you have to have...

LOL - One of those things that you have to have some idea of what/where it is first. We tend look past things when we get overwhelmed at all the complex stuff in front of us.

Unless you have a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-30-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,189
Posted By Dave78Chief
Reffering to the wiring diagrams for your WKP36C...

Reffering to the wiring diagrams for your WKP36C coach (Table of Contents (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2002/02_p36c_wiring.htm)), the generator uses the coach battery. I believe the only...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-29-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,717
Posted By Dave78Chief
The 300 amp Inverter/Charger fuse is shown on pdf...

The 300 amp Inverter/Charger fuse is shown on pdf page 2 (upper right) of 12VDC Wiring diagram https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2004/04_s40kd_wire_147320.pdf

Physical arrangement location of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-29-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,078
Posted By Dave78Chief
Must be the Winny on a frieghtliner chassis blown...

Must be the Winny on a frieghtliner chassis blown Tow Control PDM fuse season. Just answered this on another thread https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/toad-power-connection-125306.html

Dave
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-29-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,738
Posted By Dave78Chief
2001 Journey is on a Frieghtliner DP chassis....

2001 Journey is on a Frieghtliner DP chassis. Most likely You have to find the Tow Control PDM box. Used to isolate the tow vehicle from coach circuits so a tow vehicle problem will not prevent coach...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,285
Posted By Dave78Chief
Do you have the coach disconnect switch ON? It...

Do you have the coach disconnect switch ON? It has to be ON to start the Generator. Actually, it needs to be ON to even get power to the Generator via the Chassis battery.

PDF page 2 of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-16-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,602
Posted By Dave78Chief
You have a freightliner chassis. Call Winnebago...

You have a freightliner chassis. Call Winnebago and ask them where they have hidden the Tow Control PDM. Freightliner supplies it but Winnebago installs it. The PDM isolates the chassis system from...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-10-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,020
Posted By Dave78Chief
Have the batteries tested plus go through and...

Have the batteries tested plus go through and dress the battery cables. The intermittant nature does point towards a cable problem. Could be a positive or a negative lead. A cable can look OK...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-09-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,975
Posted By Dave78Chief
pdf page 140 of your parts book...

pdf page 140 of your parts book (https://www.winnebagoind.com/service/wincd/2006/6wpg38j.pdf) indicates you have a Parallax 5070 ATS switch...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-05-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,912
Posted By Dave78Chief
Do you have a Converter/Charger or...

Do you have a Converter/Charger or Inverter/Charger?

For reference, a 60 amp Converter/Charger (thats 60 amps DC not AC) produces less than 800 watts. It only takes at most 7 amps AC to produce...
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