TomV48
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Tom
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Holiday Ramber
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Ambasador 34SBD
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2005
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Ontario, California
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Mechanically inclined DIYer for ever. Did all that needed done on last two RVs, but large bumper pulls. Plan to do all on the HOUSE of this RV and let Professional shops handle the Chassis et al
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TomV48 started following Xantrex echo charger install , Alternator output voltage , Accessory USB hub and 7 others
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I concur. With ours I run a 40 amp DC to DC that puts about 50 amp load on the alternator to charge 40. With that I see 13 -14 volts running voltage but do see about a volt or so drop if I put the headlights on
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I looked at those and the wiring was way too light to suit me. I used little appliances that let me run my chosen gauge of wire up to a 1/4 inch female blade connector.
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For the driver's area I ran a 10 gauge wire up from the electrical control box below the driver's window into the dash area. I then mounted a dual receptacle surface mounted on the lower edge of the dash.
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I got a phone number ultimately the parts dept at REV the new or current Parent Company . I think this is where I reached out.. 1 (877) 466-6226. They gave me not only my paint codes but my build sheet with all models and serial numbers for my accessories
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Strange behavior… Engine will not shut off?!?
TomV48 replied to Bigdogracing's topic in General Motorhome Discussion
I also learned when fiddling around with installing my DC to DC charger that if I BACK FEED power from battery to the ignition hot lead which normally activates the charging solenoid to allow alternator to charge the house batteries, that I cannot shut off the engine. So check for anything shorted on to the low amperage side of that solenoid -
Domestic water pressure tank issues and discussion
TomV48 replied to Venturer's topic in Water Systems
Then there is the higher flow, Remco Aquajet variable speed pump in our couch which specifically says do not use with a pressure accumulator. We had three rigs prior with standard water pumps and I added a small acculator to all three and really appreciated the improvement in flow and reduced cycle frequency -
2004 Windsor Living Room Passenger Slide Retraction
TomV48 replied to gimesun's topic in Body, Awning, Roof, Slides, & Steps
Thank you. After self-righteously expressing that rule from Power Gear I can now feel safe to admit that I too tend to make sure there's some T-9 on things, where I can't bear the risk of rust. Oh, and I DO hear the load come off the motor on retracting the main living room slide when I put my shoulder in to it. -
2004 Windsor Living Room Passenger Slide Retraction
TomV48 replied to gimesun's topic in Body, Awning, Roof, Slides, & Steps
throgmartin. Thank you. I too, use manual assist when my slide is first coming in, to help it come up the ramp from flat floor. Might just be my phoebia. We were slipping a cog, in the Power Gear drive gears. That was a hassle to correct. Then I looked at our repair history and the owners manual for Power Gear. The former owner had the issue "Fixed"at CW, twice. They had so much dried axle grease on the gears that I had to lift the slide and remove both gears and both gear rails. A gallon of solvent and two wire brushes later I had the rails and gears clean and ready to replace. First thing in both the installers manual and the owners manual " ABSOLUTELY DO NOT LUBRICATE THE DRIVE GEARS OR RAIL TEETH". In fact, it says, IF YOU MUST LUBE SOMETHING, LIMIT IT TO A LIGHT SILICONE ON THE GEAR'S AXLES ONLY." I have no rollers. What would you recommend, if anything, to ease pressure on the initial lift up the 45° ramp? -
My go to has always been a spray from. radio Shack they used to call "Color TV tuner cleaner". With the near death of Radio Shack, where I used to buy it, I am told you can still find it on EBay. It is THE BEST electrical contact cleaner ever.
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Boost Gauge readings
TomV48 replied to Dave Shackelford's topic in Engine, Transmission, Engine Cooling, & Hydraulics
Thank you ROBERT. Love this group. Seems less alone out here with you guys available to back us up. Thank you. Reminds me that before hot weather, I need to get EGT displaying on my ScanGaugeD -
06 Diplomat kitchen sink replacement
TomV48 replied to Kenster's topic in Interior & Exterior Care & Renovations
Mine is like described and a Corian type material. I would just buff it out like new and forget the stainless, until and unless it becomes necessary. -
Boost Gauge readings
TomV48 replied to Dave Shackelford's topic in Engine, Transmission, Engine Cooling, & Hydraulics
My 2005 Ambassador, rear radiator 8.3 rated at 330 HP seems to hang up at max 22-23 with my foot in it and "appropriate" rpm. Seems like it used to give me more. Thinking I need to get a Cummins shop to plug it in and check my diagnostics. Am I thinking right or expecting too much? -
Upper left looks like it could be a boost relay but could also be the salesman switch for the DC in the coach. Use a multi meter or even just a volt meter, and start tracing things. I hope there is a master battery cut off at each battery bank so that you can isolate a bank and then track the large cables in the front page see which one is left hot and which one is not. I have a big boy type 200 amp full duty cycle relay in my coach, back in the battery Bay, but it's disabled (out of the circuit) in favor of a DC to DC charger I installed for my lithium batteries so no boost switch. Try this link to YouTube, AZ Expert if I recall the device he is installing, will not only handle lithium batteries but should handle stock batteries as well, until you get around to upgrading. There is also a similar isolator for conventional batteries if lithium batteries are not the priority.
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Need Steering Stabilizer Options & Recommendations
TomV48 replied to Venturer's topic in Chassis, Handling, Tires & Brakes
Well the first thing we installed was a safe T plus steering stabilizer. That gave me some improvement in steering and peace of mind to a degree regarding blowout control and stability. And it was an improvement but not a giant one. Then we put the watts link on the front and that was a monumental improvement in body roll and sway generally. Also added the Monaco Watts crossbars on the rear trailing arms and that gave us almost complete elimination of tail wag. I was unhappy with the lack of adjustment on the shepherd m100 steering box but first went to work on the alignment issues. The few shops in Southern California who claim to be able to align that one of the small fortune to attempt it. $600 to $800 for the quotes. Peach truck and tire service out of Corona did a fair improvement with alignment and didn't cost me an arm and a leg but it was still not entirely desirable. While traveling in Oregon this summer I booked an appointment with Kaiser alignment in Eugene oregon.. They are very close to the mothership where this thing was built in Coburg and they have been aligning eight airbags suspension for decades. They did not complain about what Pete's had done but fine-tuned it with a couple more adjustments and made it markedly better. They also checked the play in my shepherd steering box and the manager reported to me that it was possibly the least slop he'd ever seen in a Shepherd box. He indicated that they could obtain the parts and change it out to a trw for me but of course it's a long way from home so I tried the new alignment on the way home and frankly I was happy. Driving the bus is still a full-time job but much more relaxing with the proper alignment and a stabilizing modifications that I've done so far. With hindsight I don't think there's anything I've done to that suspension that I regret or that I would do differently if doing it over.