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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-31-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
Thanks Rick but since it's 25 degrees here I'll...

Thanks Rick but since it's 25 degrees here I'll let this wait till the spring. I had a similar issue with my a/c unit and found loose wires in my transfer box.....go figure. I tighten anything I can...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-31-2014, 07:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
A second look at this situation reveals most if...

A second look at this situation reveals most if not all the terminals on the motor and relays are loose, probably the cause.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-29-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
The latest

Got a call from Randy at HWH. He had me search out an inline 40 amp fuse between one relay and the pump motor. Found it....entire fuse holder is fried...........
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-27-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
I can't find that anywhere........crawled all...

I can't find that anywhere........crawled all around.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-26-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-26-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
No I have the jack pads on 2X10 blocks.

No I have the jack pads on 2X10 blocks.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-26-2014, 02:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
One more thing.....If I release the pressure on...

One more thing.....If I release the pressure on the jacks will I still be able to extend the slides? Anyone?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-23-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
Did you try the T handles first?

Did you try the T handles first?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-17-2014, 06:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
Great advice, now waiting for warm weather.

Great advice, now waiting for warm weather.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
I'll have to look for that, thanks

I'll have to look for that, thanks
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
Not the case here, there's a warning light on the...

Not the case here, there's a warning light on the panel if the park brake is not actuated. Mine brake is on.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
Also, the pump does not need to run during...

Also, the pump does not need to run during retraction. I suspect the retract solenoid is not getting energized....too cold to work on it now.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
I have HWH

I have HWH
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
Yeah I guess when I'm ready to move it that will...

Yeah I guess when I'm ready to move it that will work, I'd like to find the problem first. I've tried it with the engine running too. They seem to be extended more so than ever too.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
Yes it is and keypad lights and clicks

Yes it is and keypad lights and clicks
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,006
Posted By Fossilhog
Leveling jacks

They won't retract. Pump works on the slides but when I hit "store" on the jackpad, no movement. I'm stuck in the backyard!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-14-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,471
Posted By Fossilhog
I was able to access the cooler with an extension...

I was able to access the cooler with an extension and brush on my vacuum cleaner thru the filter openings.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,051
Posted By Fossilhog
Just rehasings this whole messs was probably...

Just rehasings this whole messs was probably caused by the loose wire after all.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-07-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,896
Posted By Fossilhog
I have the powerd roof vent off that switch. Do...

I have the powerd roof vent off that switch. Do you have the same vent?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-15-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,051
Posted By Fossilhog
Out of my league but I'm sure you'll get an...

Out of my league but I'm sure you'll get an answer on here sooner or later.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-14-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,051
Posted By Fossilhog
Little update here.....last fall/summer had a...

Little update here.....last fall/summer had a problem with the generator starting. Short story, brushes hung up but in troubleshoot found some fried wire at the transfer switch and all those...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,914
Posted By Fossilhog
And I presume the rig is level? There shouldn't...

And I presume the rig is level? There shouldn't be noise like that.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-16-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,914
Posted By Fossilhog
30 Amp

30 Amp
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-15-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,914
Posted By Fossilhog
If you do a search on my screen name I've had...

If you do a search on my screen name I've had numerous failures with my basement A/C all requiring new components, all caused by low voltage. My latest failure was caused buy a loose burnt wire going...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-15-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,908
Posted By Fossilhog
I use a dash mat mainly to keep the dogs nails...

I use a dash mat mainly to keep the dogs nails from going thru it.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-08-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 71,802
Posted By Fossilhog
Ed can you turn off the circuit breaker for #2...

Ed can you turn off the circuit breaker for #2 and see a change in the reading? 17 seems awful low for 2 comps. running.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-08-2010, 08:23 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 71,802
Posted By Fossilhog
Does that only pertain to 50 amp coaches? My...

Does that only pertain to 50 amp coaches? My Adventurer is a 30 amp unit and I get readouts on my ems panel of anything on the 30 amp side of the generator when running. Only the 2nd compressor...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-08-2010, 07:45 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 71,802
Posted By Fossilhog
That sure doesn't sound right at all.....no amps...

That sure doesn't sound right at all.....no amps shown.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-07-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 71,802
Posted By Fossilhog
Ed, not sure how you're wired but in my unit,...

Ed, not sure how you're wired but in my unit, there's a dedicated 20 amp circuit breaker on the generator that goes right to the AC. When it's running I get 14-15 amps reading but I can hear when the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,573
Posted By Fossilhog
Hey Roy. What got me was the fact that Camping...

Hey Roy. What got me was the fact that Camping World was going around buying up dealerships yet didn't seem to have the clout with the industry. A few well placed words got some action.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,573
Posted By Fossilhog
I got my 02 Adventurer in 04 and within 2 years...

I got my 02 Adventurer in 04 and within 2 years had 4 lines and the bedroom RAM replaced. 1st 2 under warranty and last 2 and ram all paid for by HWH. I had gotten a run around from Camping world...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,177
Posted By Fossilhog
How things have changed....a few years ago I...

How things have changed....a few years ago I needed #2 relay and RVP would not sell direct to me. I called Lichtsinn Mtrs. got it thru them.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,065
Posted By Fossilhog
No amp reading on shore power?

In my rig (30 amp) I'll get readings of 27-28 amps when the basement air is on but on generator, there's a direct 20 amp feed to the 2nd compressor so I only get 17 amp reading on the EMS panel....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-08-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,849
Posted By Fossilhog
I recall reading that too, that's what I do. They...

I recall reading that too, that's what I do. They certainly are cheap enough.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-02-2010, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,313
Posted By Fossilhog
Are you guys talking about a 30 or 50 amp setup?...

Are you guys talking about a 30 or 50 amp setup? As I said, my Adventurer (30 amp) sheds power over a 30 amp draw and shuts down compresser #2. On generator the highest read on the ems is 17 becasue...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-30-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,313
Posted By Fossilhog
On my 02 Adventurer, the 20 amp breaker on the...

On my 02 Adventurer, the 20 amp breaker on the generator is dedicated to the #2 compressor so on generator power I only read 17 amps at the EMS panel even with both compressors engaged. I'm surprised...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,543
Posted By Fossilhog
Ok what you're doing is bypassing the thermister....

Ok what you're doing is bypassing the thermister. In my case it may just have been a poor connection, but once I hooked up the jumper, I got a solid green light and all ran well. Thne I re attached...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-26-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,543
Posted By Fossilhog
You need to make a jumper

Ok Doug, open the control palnel and in the upper left is what looks like a lamp cord, 2 wires in tandem going to the circuit board. Make yourself a jumprwire with the same female ends that would...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-26-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,002
Posted By Fossilhog
I took my rig in for a repair and found the...

I took my rig in for a repair and found the straps ripped out of the floor by the techs. I'd rather have them tear that way than break off the moulding. Now, when I bring it in, I remove the straps....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-20-2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,229
Posted By Fossilhog
Ok, I had a thump when mine would shut down and I...

Ok, I had a thump when mine would shut down and I found one of the springs that the unit sits on wasn't secured in it's holder. I recall just taking a screwdriver and snapping it in. Hope this helps.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-20-2009, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,229
Posted By Fossilhog
Its not a solid mount, theres a flex pipe between...

Its not a solid mount, theres a flex pipe between the tail pipe and the manifold.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2009, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,377
Posted By Fossilhog
I should have added, Industrial Strength...

I should have added, Industrial Strength Elastomeric adhesive sealant.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2009, 09:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,377
Posted By Fossilhog
I used Manus-Bond #75-AM as mentioned in a...

I used Manus-Bond #75-AM as mentioned in a previous post. It wasn't a pretty job but it's done.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-03-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,377
Posted By Fossilhog
Roof caulk

Talk about timing I just did mine today. I got the stuff, the right stuff I hope from the guys at Lightsinn Mtrs. They said 2 tubes so I got 3 in case. The driver side which is parked facing the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-30-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,182
Posted By Fossilhog
Low voltage, that's the keyword. I went thru the...

Low voltage, that's the keyword. I went thru the same thing for 4 years until I got an autoformer. Also, on generator, the 2nd compressor is direct to the gennie and shows no amperage reading of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,799
Posted By Fossilhog
Hood setup

I'd love to see a photo(s) of that setup. My hinges are stretched and can only be adjusted so much.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-30-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,459
Posted By Fossilhog
I installed some fog lights and used the gounding...

I installed some fog lights and used the gounding lug next to the hydraulic pump for the installation. When I went to set the jscks, 2 wouldn't work. Thinking back I wene to the grounding lug and it...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-05-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,344
Posted By Fossilhog
I lived for 3 years with cracks in the corners of...

I lived for 3 years with cracks in the corners of the outer shell. The key was to stop the crack from spreading. With the advice of an aviation tech on this forum, I drilled small holes at the apex...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-11-2008, 05:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,450
Posted By Fossilhog
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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2008, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,690
Posted By Fossilhog
I'm pretty sure mine came with an instruction...

I'm pretty sure mine came with an instruction sheet, but I think there's a posting somwhere with advice. I know I extended the slide, then using phillips screwdrivers, unwound the last few winds of...
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