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    Drop-down tv mechanism will not drop down

    in Audio, Video, & Electronics

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    Everyone 

    with the help of a friend we dismantled the surround and exposed the motor mechanism. Nothing was found to be an obvious issue so we tried the lift and it worked. I cleaned up the wiring and put it back together and so far so good. The one difference is that rather than screw the backing panel to the rear of the tv lift I’m going to use heavy duty Velcro a la Marathon coaches example. 
     

    thanks for the advice and information. 

    Drop-down tv mechanism will not drop down

    in Audio, Video, & Electronics

    Posted

    I have a 2004 Signature with the front drop down tv, after getting the coach out of storage the tv will not drop down.  When I press the button to activate the lift I hear a grinding or spline-like sound slipping and no movement from the unit.  How do you get access to the motor compartment?  I can expose the back of the tv but that does not help get at the motor.  There are caps with screws either side of the ceiling surround, does anyone know what function they do?  Is there a release that would allow the tv to be brought down in order to expose the motor components?  Thanks for any assistance or advice.

     

    Bruce in Indio, CA

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    HWH panel dead

    in Compressed Air Systems

    Posted

    I had the same problem and it turned out to be a bad circuit on the board that powered the HWH so a temporary work around on the board was done and I now carry a replacement board. The board was in the drivers side front run box. I hope this helps. 

    Storage charging House batteries

    in Batteries

    Posted

    Hello Everyone,

    I just replaced the eight house batteries in my coach and I am looking for advice on keeping the batteries charged when it is in storage.  I park my coach in a garage for 7 months when not in use, I could plug into 30 amps but I worry that the water would go low while plugged in.  I use a trickle charger for the two starting batteries that works fine as they are sealed.  Is there a charger that would keep the 6 volt batteries charged without boiling them over time?  I use a charger on a car at home that sits a lot that will 'maintain' the battery and desulphate it if necessary, is there such a thing for eight 6 volts?  I cannot always get to the coach to connect and disconnect it. Good advice appreciated.

     

    Thank you!

    Dash Radio Upgrade 2006 Diplomat

    in Mods & Upgrades

    Posted

    I changed-out my original stereo that was connected to the CD player, DVD player, TV and had GPS built-in.  The thing is it was so complicated I could never understand it.  I also replaced the drop-down TV with a smart tv.  I gave-up on CD's, DVD,s as streaming is my future.  I found this Alpine single DIN with a large screen.  Now I plug-in my iPhone and use Apple play, bluetooth, Google maps and it is constantly updating and plug and play.  So much easier!  Here is the unit I installed, I highly recommend it.  https://www.crutchfield.ca/p_500ILXF259/Alpine-Halo9-iLX-F259.html

    Cheers!

    LPG Detector End of Life

    in LP Gas Systems

    Posted

    I have my coach in storage and know that I will have to replace the LPG when I take it out.  FYI, I added Nest smoke, carbon monoxide detectors to the basement and interior of the coach which operates of my wifi hot spot and alerts me if there is an issue.  I would get an alert well in advance of a potential issue being noticeable to a passerby.

    Front drop down Tv mechanism in 2004 Signature will not work

    in Audio, Video, & Electronics

    Posted

    Ron,

    When replacing the original television in my drop-down unit I had an issue with it not going up or down, luckily, it was stuck in the down position.  I found that the plug for the motor had worked loose.  Prior to that I checked the wall switch and fuses and found them to be good.  Elsewhere on this Forum there is a discussion about the TV lift and there are new replacements by current manufacturers for the lift if it has stopped working.  They are quite robust so I would be surprised if it died.  I was in Indio, CA at the time and had a very experienced Tech helping me, I hope you sort it out. Look at the Monaco Parts List in the downloads section and on page 179 the manufacturers are listed for the original lift and new lifts.

     

    Beautiful coach!  I have the same paint scheme.

    Cheers

    No power to HWH control board or panel

    in Compressed Air Systems

    Posted

    I had something similar in a 2004 Signature, it turned-out to be a cracked solder on the board that powered the HWH in the LF box, mine was upper left.  Power was not going across the board to the fuse, an RV Electrician ran power from the 'powered' side of the board to the non 'powered' side, it worked for me.  I bought a new board and will install it when I have time or when the 'fix' stops.  Check to see if you are getting power to those fuses.

    Ceiling fold Down tv mount

    in For Sale: Parts, Components, & Accessories

    Posted

    I can't get to my motorhome right now to photograph it but here is an article Vito wrote about changing the original 37 inch tv for a 50 inch; in the photos you can see the ceiling mounted apparatus. You might find a unit from a wrecker?  The housing would hide any ceiling material removed to make it work.

    https://www.irv2.com/forums/f115/50-tv-install-in-overhead-lift-signature-executive-dynasty-and-navigator-362163.html

     

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