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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-12-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,615
Posted By nothermark
Have you checked that the storage relay is...

Have you checked that the storage relay is toggled on and that there are no other problems that prevent charging?

It's simple enough to check the battery voltage with the cord unplugged then...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-11-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,510
Posted By nothermark
Those things are a PITA to trouble shoot. I'd...

Those things are a PITA to trouble shoot. I'd start by removing the wires to the output side of the GFCI and see if it trips. If it does that is your problem. If it does not either pull all the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-04-2017, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,678
Posted By nothermark
If I was shopping with that kind of crew in mind...

If I was shopping with that kind of crew in mind I'd be looking at 4 sleeping bags and maybe that many good quality air pads. Small kids won't take up a lot of room. They can't fall on the floor if...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-03-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,615
Posted By nothermark
When you stop and shut down do the lights work...

When you stop and shut down do the lights work inside before you add the generator?

If they do the storage relay is working. Any fuses in the wiring are also working. That does not check the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-12-2017, 02:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,602
Posted By nothermark
Had to do it two days ago. In essence if the...

Had to do it two days ago. In essence if the engine battery gets too low it won't run the electronic engine controls. The isolation relay will not toggle until the alternator comes up. It takes a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-11-2017, 04:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,602
Posted By nothermark
He may also simply have a really low engine...

He may also simply have a really low engine battery. Even with the boost switch it takes a bit of time to get enough charge into a really flat engine battery to be able to run with the alternator. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-07-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,831
Posted By nothermark
Good luck, if not I hope you have a friend with a...

Good luck, if not I hope you have a friend with a lathe and mill.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-29-2017, 06:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,831
Posted By nothermark
Check the other bolts for head markings. Here is...

Check the other bolts for head markings. Here is a chart of head marking:

https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/materials-and-grades/bolt-grade-chart.aspx

If they were common bolts...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-04-2017, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,387
Posted By nothermark
A total disconnect will sometimes reset things...

A total disconnect will sometimes reset things stored in the engine computer so it may drive a bit funny at first. That and resetting clocks or radios are all I know of. The system has to be able...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,974
Posted By nothermark
We are sort of looking at upgrading but have...

We are sort of looking at upgrading but have ruled out the full wall slide models because of the problems. It's a nice floor plan but too many problems!
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-24-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,313
Posted By nothermark
I kind of hope the OP does not get another RV. ...

I kind of hope the OP does not get another RV. He strikes me as somebody who will have a massive list of faults with anything he buys. That is after he gets the best deal in town...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-23-2017, 08:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,006
Posted By nothermark
FWIW by the time you by a brake setup, towbar and...

FWIW by the time you by a brake setup, towbar and base plate I think you will find a dolly is cheaper. Even better, if you change vehicles it's more or less free with a dolly but not with a towbar...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-07-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,313
Posted By nothermark
Pretty much what he said about a dehumidifier but...

Pretty much what he said about a dehumidifier but I will add that "small" is relative. Two people will put something like 4-6 pints of water into the atmosphere a day. More if coming in wet or...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-06-2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,313
Posted By nothermark
FWIW It's things like this that make me wonder: ...

FWIW It's things like this that make me wonder:
"The luan (wall paper) on our new coach was folding and wrinkling in 12 different locations. And because we we were out of warranty by a few months...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-05-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,974
Posted By nothermark
I'm missing something. The original post looked...

I'm missing something. The original post looked to me like the topper roller failed and jammed the slide. That is not a slide mechanism failure, it's a topper failure.

We have a 2102 Schwintek...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-30-2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,529
Posted By nothermark
Private sale, no warranty. Decent price. Given...

Private sale, no warranty. Decent price. Given it's a 2015 it may have been built in 2014 so is now 3 years old. Probably has the 5 speed not the newer 6 speed. I would not go that high.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-20-2017, 07:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,854
Posted By nothermark
Screws would fall apart faster under vibratory...

Screws would fall apart faster under vibratory loads. That is aside from a huge cost differential between staples and a screw in a plugged hole. The real weak link is wood. It expands, breaks cell...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-18-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,854
Posted By nothermark
One has to define "quality". What works in a S&B...

One has to define "quality". What works in a S&B with no weight issues does not always work in a MH with weight and size limits.

From my perspective I could not conceive 22 problems I would not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-18-2017, 07:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,183
Posted By nothermark
Nice job! I'll second putting a tie wrap in...

Nice job! I'll second putting a tie wrap in there to take the strain off the wires into the sensor. It looks like there is enough mass in the wires and connectors to keep those wires moving at the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-17-2017, 07:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,183
Posted By nothermark
Since it has to come off anyway a quick look at...

Since it has to come off anyway a quick look at the sensor will show if it's easy to open or not. If it's easy to open then soldering the wire and putting it back together will not show anything was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-16-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,183
Posted By nothermark
It looks like the wire end goes into the little...

It looks like the wire end goes into the little black box. If the little black box unscrews or snaps off the question is whether or not you can open it to get to where the wire was supposed to be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-13-2017, 08:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,183
Posted By nothermark
FWIW given a newbie purchaser of an older machine...

FWIW given a newbie purchaser of an older machine it might be worth running a list of the problems maybe with some pictures. The OP might get some good fixit information as well as finding out a lot...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-13-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,183
Posted By nothermark
Also question why a repaired leak would be an...

Also question why a repaired leak would be an issue. If it was small and repaired I would consider it well cared for. Things happen. To me the issue is whether or not they were taken care of in a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-18-2016, 05:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,302
Posted By nothermark
Here is a cleaned up version of my previous...

Here is a cleaned up version of my previous reply. The site I took dimensions from hid the fact that they pasted a lot more than I highlighted and I did not see it last night after I hit the post...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-17-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,302
Posted By nothermark
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES*...

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES* (https://www.batterystuff.com/kb/tools/bci-battery-group-sizes.html#dimensions): 10.38" 7.13" 10.88" LxWxH
Amp Hours (AH): 225 - See more at:...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-23-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,547
Posted By nothermark
This should be interesting. 5 Star worked out a...

This should be interesting. 5 Star worked out a better tune before Ford came out with the update to fix the Tow/Haul problem. I don't think anyone has said much since they had that done.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-17-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,944
Posted By nothermark
FWIW it could be normal. It partly depends on...

FWIW it could be normal. It partly depends on how sensitive you are. Lead acid batteries do emit a bit of hydrogen sulfide during normal charging. This would be especially true if the charge level...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-05-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,081
Posted By nothermark
With a Trik-L-Charge or any similar device you...

With a Trik-L-Charge or any similar device you might run down the house but the chassis will still be charged so the engine will start and usually a few minutes running will let the generator start...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,745
Posted By nothermark
If you want to do cold weather then it's...

If you want to do cold weather then it's reflectix in the windows under the blinds where friction will keep it in place, vent pillows in all the vents and refectix in the shower bubble. Heavy...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-21-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,061
Posted By nothermark
FWIW - Off hand the cord is probably less than 6...

FWIW - Off hand the cord is probably less than 6 ft long. Can you get to the back of the unit from the outside? if so, follow the cord. If you can find the circuit feeding the refrigerator at the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-20-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,198
Posted By nothermark
There are probably more total units that do not...

There are probably more total units that do not charge the engine battery off the house battery then do it. It seems to be a feature of higher end units with a somewhat flexible crossover point as...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-17-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,585
Posted By nothermark
Call the Magnum customer service number. I do...

Call the Magnum customer service number. I do not think NAPA makes any batteries so the vendor may vary with the model number. Magnum should know how to tell.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-23-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,942
Posted By nothermark
FWIW you will see Inverter and Converter confused...

FWIW you will see Inverter and Converter confused a lot around here. Part of that is what seems to be a common practice of using dual purpose combination units in the higher end models. Another...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-23-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,942
Posted By nothermark
It was not unusual to omit the inverter at that...

It was not unusual to omit the inverter at that time as the only thing "needing" it would have been the TV because of the CRT. Newer units with flat screen TV's often run off 12 VDC. Much simpler. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-11-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,532
Posted By nothermark
Your DP probably has enough battery to need it. ...

Your DP probably has enough battery to need it. A Sunstar is a gasser with maybe two batteries and probably no more than a 60 Amp converter. If he has an inverter it's probably a small one for the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-08-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,532
Posted By nothermark
That would be a huge converter. Remember you...

That would be a huge converter. Remember you have roughly a 10:1 conversion factor between 120 VAC and 12 VDC so the charge current would be 10x line current. There are not too many units with 150...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-22-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,229
Posted By nothermark
FWIW I was waiting to see why the ceramic was...

FWIW I was waiting to see why the ceramic was going. I would not say I'd never buy a unit with it but I would not order one and it would be high on my "first things to change" list if I got a deal...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-19-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,229
Posted By nothermark
FWIW having had carpet and vinyl you could not...

FWIW having had carpet and vinyl you could not get us to go back to carpet.

I wonder if it is better just edge stapled. Glue would certainly make any repair harder or at least messier. OTOH if...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-10-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,042
Posted By nothermark
FWIW you would be better off just running power...

FWIW you would be better off just running power out to it for a day once a week to keep the batteries up. Starting and running it for a few minutes does not do much for the electric parts or the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-23-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,387
Posted By nothermark
You are dealing with an unobtanium. All...

You are dealing with an unobtanium. All batteries self discharge. The rate depends on the chemistry. The last number I recall was 17% for flooded lead acid batteries. That alone is enough to draw...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-01-2016, 05:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,496
Posted By nothermark
Look for a can shaped device with 2 big terminals...

Look for a can shaped device with 2 big terminals and a couple of small ones. It is probably the thing your battery is connected to. If not it is probably the second one following the heavy + wire....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-28-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,496
Posted By nothermark
FWIW If you are hearing the click your house...

FWIW If you are hearing the click your house batteries are probably charged. If you have a light turned on and you do not get it to light in either position of the storage switch then you either...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-04-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,357
Posted By nothermark
You should not be seeing 25 VAC on your 12 VDC...

You should not be seeing 25 VAC on your 12 VDC line. I would be looking for either a bad battery or a blown rectifier in the converter. How well does your unit work when not plugged in or on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-28-2016, 05:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,725
Posted By nothermark
FWIW - my assumption is that your generator is...

FWIW - my assumption is that your generator is not running as efficiently as the others or you are using more power than they are.

The first idea takes a shop to check out how well everything is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-27-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,177
Posted By nothermark
It sounds like you have a 12 VDC problem if the...

It sounds like you have a 12 VDC problem if the refrigerator is complaining. I'd put the negative probe on the chassis and start measuring each battery post to ground. It should be less than a volt...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-27-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,177
Posted By nothermark
Get out a voltmeter and start checking. Nothing...

Get out a voltmeter and start checking. Nothing beats data. ;-)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-27-2016, 03:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,725
Posted By nothermark
FWIW car alternators are also multiphase and I...

FWIW car alternators are also multiphase and I suspect generators like the Honda are. The more phases and higher the frequency the easier it is to get decent DC out of the system to feed the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-05-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,246
Posted By nothermark
Close but no cigar. A shunt is a very low value...

Close but no cigar. A shunt is a very low value precision resistor that produces a voltage drop proportional to the current flow. They are typically 50 millivolts @ rated current. You can...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-05-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,725
Posted By nothermark
The relationship of shaft speed and frequency is...

The relationship of shaft speed and frequency is determined by the number of magetic poles. A 2 pole (1N, 1S) needs 3600 RPM or 60 RPS. A 4 pole (2N, 2S) runs at half speed or 1800 RPM. I have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-04-2016, 03:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,725
Posted By nothermark
This is mostly wrong. The conversion of...

This is mostly wrong.

The conversion of mechanical power to electrical power is generally done by moving a conductor through a magnetic field. The field has two polarities so the resulting output...
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