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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-09-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,509
Posted By mel s
Jserna Can you post a pic of the "heater coil...

Jserna
Can you post a pic of the "heater coil or system in the compartment"?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-06-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,235
Posted By mel s
throbbin367 Is the installation of WHAT "the...

throbbin367
Is the installation of WHAT "the same on the 04 36g as the newer versions"?
Wondering
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-05-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,601
Posted By mel s
marc nichols When we need to brew a pot of...

marc nichols
When we need to brew a pot of coffee when not on shore power or generator power we use a percolator and the propane cook top.... (or we settle for instant coffee made with water heated...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-05-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,601
Posted By mel s
marc nichols 120VAC wiring is changed in RVs...

marc nichols
120VAC wiring is changed in RVs the same way that the 120VAC wiring in houses is changed.

If you are not familiar with that procedure I suggest you hire an electrician to change...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-31-2016, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,488
Posted By mel s
peggwn You may find your answer in message #2,...

peggwn
You may find your answer in message #2, #4 and/or #5 here:
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f84/atwood-hot-water-tank-314623.html#post3313892
Good luck.
Mel
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-30-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,460
Posted By mel s
kb2ztx I found exact replacement "jam nuts",...

kb2ztx
I found exact replacement "jam nuts", (and the "stainless steel caps" for them), for the stainless steel "wheel simulators" on my coach here:
search jam nuts...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-27-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,488
Posted By mel s
peggwn If water flows from your hot water...

peggwn
If water flows from your hot water faucets but the "water that flows is cold".. I don't think a bad check valve is your problem.

When my water heater check valve, (aka; back flow...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-26-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,488
Posted By mel s
marjoa I could be wrong but methinks the OP is...

marjoa
I could be wrong but methinks the OP is looking for helpful/useful ideas and suggestions.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-16-2016, 06:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,292
Posted By mel s
See: 12 in. Basin Wrench...

See:
12 in. Basin Wrench (https://www.harborfreight.com/12-inch-basin-wrench-91958.html)

And this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llOBkl10ZTs
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-14-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,481
Posted By mel s
LeeB My Cat engine has the deep cast aluminum...

LeeB
My Cat engine has the deep cast aluminum oil pan.
I re-calibrated the full mark on my dip stick at 28 quarts as recommended by Cat.

Yours should be re-calibrated when the correct amount of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-10-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,746
Posted By mel s
Sweetbriar What size is your propane tank? ...

Sweetbriar
What size is your propane tank?
(1/4 to 1/2 a tank means nothing unless you include the capacity of your propane tank).
Thanks.
Mel
'96 Safari, (with a 35 gal LP tank)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-01-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,138
Posted By mel s
The steering geometry of some toads can cause the...

The steering geometry of some toads can cause the front wheels on the toad to wobble if the toad is pulled through/over certain road conditions, (bumps, ruts, etc.) ...OR if either the right or left...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-24-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By mel s
georgelesley What "corner" are you accusing...

georgelesley
What "corner" are you accusing Winnebago of "cutting"?
Wondering
Mel
'96 Safari
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 09-23-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,867
Posted By mel s
To prevent that methinks you need to make sure...

To prevent that methinks you need to make sure that the electric element in your gas/electric water heater is turned OFF.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-18-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,897
Posted By mel s
Triker56 No matter what they call it you...

Triker56
No matter what they call it you can/will get up to 100A from a 50A pedestal receptacle.

Here's WHY: The 50-amp 120/240-volt 3 pole 4 (https://www.myrv.us/electric/Pg/50amp_Service.htm)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-16-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,897
Posted By mel s
wdweldon You have to learn to live with 70A...

wdweldon
You have to learn to live with 70A less electric because 50A pedestal receptacles provide 2 50A legs/lines of 120VACA electric... (a total of 100A).
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-15-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,121
Posted By mel s
:thumb: Don't forget to change the oil...

:thumb:

Don't forget to change the oil filter and clean, or replace, the air filter at each oil change.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-15-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,121
Posted By mel s
johnff Don't you have an owner's manual for the...

johnff
Don't you have an owner's manual for the LP generator in your 2014 Navion?
(If not I'm sure you can find one online).
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-14-2016, 06:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,885
Posted By mel s
cbeierl Thanks I'm "guessing" that...

cbeierl
Thanks

I'm "guessing" that also.... (but I would like "know" if SuperGewl meant ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch).... or ABT, (whatever that is).
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-13-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,885
Posted By mel s
SuperGewl What is a ABT, (or a ABT switch)??

SuperGewl
What is a ABT, (or a ABT switch)??
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-12-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,885
Posted By mel s
TheBelchers Have you verified that the...

TheBelchers

Have you verified that the "electric outlet in the house" is providing 120VAC to the cord you have plugged into it?.... and that the "extension cord" and the "adapters" you're using...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-28-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,663
Posted By mel s
Carmyne Try a replacement regulator.... (they...

Carmyne
Try a replacement regulator.... (they only cost $20- $30).
Mel
'96 Safari
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-23-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,488
Posted By mel s
Lake11969 I suspect that the "back flow...

Lake11969
I suspect that the "back flow preventer", (aka: "check valve"), in the water supply line, or in the output waterline, on the back of your water heater has failed.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By mel s
cdrprn If your steps "draw a current" and drain...

cdrprn
If your steps "draw a current" and drain the batteries "when left on" why not simply simply turn the steps OFF.... (rather than disconnecting the batteries for "lay up")?
Mel
'96 Safari
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By mel s
Courseur When you say "coach batteries" do you...

Courseur
When you say "coach batteries" do you mean the "house batteries" or the "chassis/starting batteries"?
Mel
'96 Safari
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,927
Posted By mel s
I have "creeping seals" in 3 of the 16 panes of...

I have "creeping seals" in 3 of the 16 panes of insulated double pane glass in my coach windows...(but none of my window panes have "fogged").
Mel
'96 Safari
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2016, 06:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,927
Posted By mel s
Atom Ant On my '96 Safari the glass in all 8...

Atom Ant
On my '96 Safari the glass in all 8 windows is dual pane insulated glass.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-12-2016, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,042
Posted By mel s
rwcourr1 It will... if your both your chassis...

rwcourr1
It will... if your both your chassis and house batteries are charged by an on-board automatic battery charger.

My 50A coach has been stored outside with 20A shore power via a 50 foot...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-11-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,957
Posted By mel s
TarasParents :thumb: Usually a socket is...

TarasParents
:thumb:
Usually a socket is necessary because most "professionals" over-tighten those "retaining nuts".
(A tech at a Cat dealers shop spun the threads completely out of 2 of mine...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-11-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,957
Posted By mel s
georgelesley Pull the decorative covers off of...

georgelesley
Pull the decorative covers off of the lug nuts with a tool like this?...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-09-2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,620
Posted By mel s
fudgeanyone I agree Batteries at 11.5V are...

fudgeanyone
I agree
Batteries at 11.5V are nearly dead.
https://www.wheelingit.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Battery-State-Of-Charge.jpg
Check the electrolyte level in each cell, add distilled...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-08-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,620
Posted By mel s
fudgeanyone Loss of overhead lights, some...

fudgeanyone
Loss of overhead lights, some lamps, the refrigerator, smoke alarm, etc. is an indication of loss of 12VDCpower.
Your washer/dryer uses 120VAC and should have no affect on your 12VDC...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-03-2016, 05:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,861
Posted By mel s
BVThunder Well said. Simple and accurate. ...

BVThunder
Well said.
Simple and accurate. :thumb:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,861
Posted By mel s
georgelesley Good advice :thumb: If the...

georgelesley
Good advice :thumb:

If the battery charger in my inverter/charger was not an automatic 3 stage "smart" charger I wouldn't trust mine either.

BTW what is your definition of an...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-01-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,255
Posted By mel s
donnariley53 Keeping the windows and roof vents...

donnariley53
Keeping the windows and roof vents closed, not running a vent fan and always running the dash/heat blower, (not set to max/recirculate), when underway may be the solution.

If not try...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,861
Posted By mel s
wdweldon My coach now 20 year old coach has...

wdweldon
My coach now 20 year old coach has always been connected to a minimum of 15A shore power.. (except when it's moving or when we're dry camping/boondocking).
I crack 1 window open, open a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-31-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,256
Posted By mel s
Klc A 12V phone charger will allow you to...

Klc
A 12V phone charger will allow you to charge your phone with no 120VAC....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-30-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,256
Posted By mel s
MisterT When we have no shore or generator...

MisterT
When we have no shore or generator 120VAC power our Norcold fridge runs on propane... while the TVs, computers, phone chargers, etc. run on house battery 12VDC.
(Different stroke for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-30-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,256
Posted By mel s
artpe54 We all use 120V inverter power...

artpe54
We all use 120V inverter power differently.

Some, (like you), have their inverter ON when traveling... some have it on whenever they're in their coach....whereas my inverter has been...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-24-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,730
Posted By mel s
Larry I don't know were the power supply for...

Larry
I don't know were the power supply for the antenna amp is located in your 1999 Winnebago Adventurer, but I'm sure there is one.
In my Safari it's mounted in the ceiling of the upper cabinet...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-23-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,730
Posted By mel s
LarryCreech Does the antenna amp power supply...

LarryCreech
Does the antenna amp power supply in the coach have 12V power?
Is it turned ON?

Is this how you have you the Sensar IV aimed? ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-23-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,730
Posted By mel s
LarryCreech Is your coach parked in the exact...

LarryCreech
Is your coach parked in the exact same location as it was when you got those 20 stations?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-23-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,522
Posted By mel s
matrix14 Not every coach has a battery control...

matrix14
Not every coach has a battery control center, (BCC).
(My battery charging is controlled by a soiid state isolator... the 3 stage automatic battery charger portion of the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-23-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,522
Posted By mel s
matrix14 On my coach they do. Mel '96...

matrix14
On my coach they do.
Mel
'96 Safari, 148k miles
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-19-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,318
Posted By mel s
kb9adw The approximate amount of fuel my Onan...

kb9adw
The approximate amount of fuel my Onan burns per hour when under 1/2 load, and when under full load, is shown in the Operator's manual for my Onan.
Your Onan Operator's Manual should have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-17-2016, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,564
Posted By mel s
https://lancpump.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bra...

https://lancpump.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brake-fluid-color-how-old-is-your-brake-fluid-300x225.jpg
BRAKE FLUID COLOR
www.myautorepairadvice.com/brake-fluid-color.html...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-16-2016, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,564
Posted By mel s
RoadHappy; Is your engine coolant red? If so...

RoadHappy;
Is your engine coolant red?
If so I suspect you have a coolant leak, (probably at a hose clamp or in the hearer core).
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-14-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,888
Posted By mel s
grtharris Not all RVs have an load center which...

grtharris
Not all RVs have an load center which automatically manages the AC use for us.
(Many of us have to do that ourselves).
Mel
'96 Safari
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-14-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,888
Posted By mel s
Yes....but not all at the same time.

Yes....but not all at the same time.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-14-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,421
Posted By mel s
Deep Water D You must mean an AAV, (air...

Deep Water D
You must mean an AAV, (air admittance valve), which is neither a "vacuum break" or an "air ejector valve"??
https://travellogs.us/Technical%20Info/auto_trap_vent.jpg
AIR ADMITTANCE...
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