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Onan Generator - Electric system failure
Chuck B 2004 Windsor replied to bigbhb's topic in Electrical Systems
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=%3Fq%3Dstep%2Bby%2Bstep%2Bcentral%2Boffice%2Bbattery%26iax%3Dimages%26ia%3Dimages%26iai%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fluffmanbyers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2&ia=answer Each battery was rated at 2 vdc. Sorry the link did not work -
Onan Generator - Electric system failure
Chuck B 2004 Windsor replied to bigbhb's topic in Electrical Systems
Sulfate particles will fall off the lead plates collecting in the bottom of the battery. In older battery's the particles will collect in the bottom of the battery. Then the particles will raise up causing a short across the lead plates that will make the battery explode. Not worth saving dollars delaying the change out. When changing batteries, change out the entire set. -
I installed my 50C input on the coach end of the incoming power cord. That way all power coming into the coach from the shore power passes through the 50C first. That way no bad power enters the coach.
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https://wreg.com/news/local/how-thieves-are-using-cell-phones-to-see-whats-inside-your-car/ Interesting Chuck B
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I remember about the high temps from summer time temperatures that were around 100 degrees or more when voltage from all the airs that were running that caused the 120 ac voltage to go below 105 volts. When voltage goes down, amps go up. That would put a strain on the air conditioning units in our coach. My PI unit would shut down the 120 vac coming into our coach due to low voltage.
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Back in the 2004/5 time frame the Progressive Industries EMS HW 50C was the gold standard for 120 vac power protection. I installed mine at the coach end of the power cord. My coach was saved from several power surges including open neutrals, induced voltage from close lightning strikes, low voltage, high voltage, to name a few. We full timed from 2004 until 2010 when we purchased a home and sold our Windsor. Back then when the 50C was damaged by any power issue, PI replaced the unit free.
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FWIW, the original ESCO PTS had a surge protection module attached to the outside of the metal box. It was black in color.
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I have never been blessed with a lot of spare money to throw at problems aka swap out artist. I always tried to find a work around solution. It took around a minute to reset a power post breaker. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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I had the old ESCO PTS on my 2004 Windsor. I plugged the shore power plug into the shore power and turned the breaker on. If there was a hum, I would turn off the power and turn the power back on. The hum would go away. No big deal for me. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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My 2004 Windsor came from the factory with a ESCO PTS. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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The first thing you need to do is to get rid of your IOTA transfer switch. There was a recall on that PTS. It will catch on fire and burn down your coach. The recall recommends unplugging your coach from shore power to keep from catching fire. Tightening all connections will NOT prevent a fire. https://community.fmca.com/topic/3781-transfer-switch-iota-50r/ Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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The bitterness of a poor choice remain long after the sweetness of making that choice. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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The only problem you will have is a couple years later you will find that the original woods will continue to age and the stain you matched will not. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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The best way to match a stain is to carry a piece of the wood you want to stain and cabinet door to a paint dealer. They should match the stain needed. A given stain will give a different tint on different woods. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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You have several options in the parts list. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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Most all RV dealers consider the wholesale value without the options. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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Will that satisfy any state law or a jury if needed? Chuck B
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Certain Ford Maverick models are under a factory recall due to engine fires. https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/ford-maveric-engine-fires-recall/ Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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Good find JD, Chuck B
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Don't you mean parallel instead perpendicular? Chuck B Many states require a braking system for what is towed that weighs over a given limit. Chuck B
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The tow bar needs to be level to the ground when hooked up to the coach. The reason for that is when you apply the brakes on the coach especially in a panic stop, the nose of the coach goes down with the rear of the coach going up. The nose of the toad goes down pushing the tow bar up. The result is what you see in the picture. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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On the 2004 Windsor it is located behind the instrument panel in the dash. If you have a removable cover, it will help. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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IMHO, some folks love to live on the cutting edge. I would never run my coach that fast. If you were to have a front tire blow out, you would be lucky to live to tell about that experience, not to mention putting your passengers at the same risk, let alone other vehicles close to you. For me 59 to 60 mph is the fastest I would travel. In perfect conditions you would only be 10 miles further down the blvd in an hour going 70 mph. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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Researching to develop good habits on the front end keeps the wallet from being lighter down the road. The bitterness of poor choices remains long after the sweetness of saving time is forgotten. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
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When switching back and forth between shore and genset power it is good to turn off the airs for 5 minutes or so before switching to allow the Freon pressure to equalize in the systems. That makes for a easier start of the units. Chuck B 2004 Windsor
