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The Spendide washer/dryer, model WD2100 has worked fine in my 2003 Signature, until yesterday. Now when I start it everything seems good: door locks, water starts to fill, etc. But within a minute, it seems to lose power, the red light flickers and goes off, then starts up again where it left off for maybe 10-15 seconds, then repeats the shutoff. I went through troubleshooting section in the service/training/owners manual(s), but it doesn't really speak to this issue. I know the w/d is connected to the third air conditioner for load sharing, but this happens whether the ac is on or off. No matter which setting it's on, wash, spin, dry, etc., it does the same. Drum spins okay, so not belt. It's going to be a pain in the dupa to pull it out, if that's what I need to do. I'll call Westland tomorrow, but I thought I'd first see if anyone here has experienced and resolved similar. Thanks in advance.

UPDATE: so, after messing around with it and new(er) batteries, I discovered that it controls the Girard awning.

I have a white three-button remote with "somfy" on the bottom for my 2003 Signature, but have no idea what it's for. I've read maybe the Girard awning, maybe the interior window shades, or something else. It takes a 2430 button battery, but even with a new battery, it doesn't seem to control anything. Anyone have similar that can provide insight? Thanks.

This is exactly what I had to do with my 2003 Signature when it kept creeping out. I ended up replacing the solenoid/valve and all is good. I have the old one to replace the o-rings and keep as a spare.

On my 2003 Signature the access floor panel by the bed fits pretty snugly to keep heat / air from the inside. Once you release all four latches, give each some pretty good tugs and. it should come free.

+1 on FMCA. We had two tows within on year of our 45' coach, each of which would have cost us around. $1k (per towing service). I never had to do or sign anything; all taken care of quickly and efficiently. Also includes my wife and cars for no additional cost.

Thank you, Martin.

I would definitely be interested in the files, as my son has a 3-D printer. Cost of files for right and left sides? Thanks. Joe

At some point I got straps from Carefree that were too long and cut them to size.

When the Big Boy on my 2003 Signature was not functioning, I put in an Echo-Charge to keep both banks charged until I was able to clean / fix my Big Boy. I left the Echo-Charge connected, but removed the fuse, making it non-functioning, until if and when I need to work on big boy.

Well, hopefully when you parked the coach you added Biobor (or similar). Probably a good idea to change fuel filters, but I would not drain the fuel unless it's bad with algae. After changing filters, checking battery levels, etc., start it up and evaluate. If it's pretty cold, you might need anti-gel, if it wasn't added. Good luck.

Can I email you, Paul? My email is jwlorekjr@gmail.com. Thanks. Joe

I am very sorry to hear about your stroke, Paul. Thank you for the offer, but although I am interested, I'm pretty sure it's way beyond what I should spend for a tool I would use infrequently.

I don't see a German one. EDIT: I do now

Thank you, Dexter. The stuff I'm talking about here is pretty much for me in the yard. Anything happening on the road, I'd probably call my roadside assistance.

Thank you, Bob. My son and son-in-law do almost all of my heavy lifting. Thanks, Jeff. I'm looking at all options.

Thank you, Ben. I'm thinking I could probably pull/push 125 pounds. That said, I thought a cheater bar could/should not be used with a torque wrench; is that not accurate?

I have a 1/2" to 3/4" impact adapter. Would that not work?

Thank you, Tony. I've never used one of these. I have this Ridgid 1/2" high torque impact wrench; will it work with it? How does this work? Sorry for my ignorance. Thanks. https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/18v-octane-brushless-1-2-inch-high-torque-6-mode-impact-wrench-r86211b

I'm looking at possibly purchasing a torque wrench that would allow me to remove and replace my wheels, meaning capability of around 500 ft-lbs or more. The pneumatic ones sound interesting, as I'm not strong enough to take a 4 foot manual torque wrench to 500 ft-lbs. A question, though, is how does one control a pneumatic wrench to stop at 450 ft-lbs? I'm thinking maybe something like this: www.vevor.com:.webloc

Thanks for the help, Bruce. Maybe part of my problem is that I have this purple plug here that is not connected to anything; you wouldn't have any pictures or recollections of where it might go, do you? I can't tell from any wiring diagrams I have. it's not a good picture because it doesn't show the other wire. I don't know what should be plugged where on this box. Any ideas?

Sorry for the delay, Bruce. When you say your radio worked, do you mean the audio, or were you able to see stations and other stuff? I can see the stations on my Aladdin screen, so I know the video part of the Aladdin does work, just doesn't show the Aladdin screens. There is a small group of wires to the back of the monitor, and then a single wire, which I thought might be a ground. Where does the Aladdin video signal come in, the bundle or the single wire? Thanks.

Thank you for the thorough explanation and diagram. My coach has two front slides, which are powered by the pump and solenoids in the front, as is the generator slide. I have six solenoids. I've been talking with Pete from HWH in Arizona, and he told me something a little different from your explanation; he said if the generator creeps out it is definitely a problem with the extend solenoid. Either way, when I get the replacement I'll put in in the extend position, and if the problem doesn't stop, I'll then put it in the retract position. So, I just installed the new solenoid, replacing the extend one. It's been a couple hours, not much time, but the generator slide is staying closed, not creeping out. I'll see what it looks like in the morning. Thanks for your information. Update: well, it's been 18 hours and the slide is still in. This morning I'll run it in and out multiple times, leaving it closed, and see if it stays that way. If it does, I'll consider the problem solved. Final update: It's been multiple days and the generator slide is not extending on its own. I've run it in and out many times, but it doesn't creep any more, so I consider the creep out problem solved by replacing the extend solenoid/valve. Thanks, again, for all the suggestions and info.

Thank you. This is exactly the info I need. Unfortunately, before I saw this I got some incorrect info and ordered the large solenoid. I didn't realize my mistake until I got it. Fortunately, the seller is going to exchange it for the correct one and I should be good to go. But I do have a question: exactly how does the system work? I know when I push the extend or retract, the motor starts, and then one or the other solenoids let the fluid flow. What is the function of the electrical connector on the solenoid? Is there an electromagnet that pulls the needle out or in? The reason I ask is that if I close the gen slide, in a short while it creeps open. But if, after closing it, I unplug the solenoid, it doesn't creep. And yet there isn't any voltage in the connector unless I push the switch. I'm not explaining this very well. Sorry.

I need to replace one of the solenoids that are used for my generator slide and my slide out rooms (all are the same), but I can't find a part number. I thought it was RAP39015, but that's about twice the diameter of mine. TIA