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I also switched to the old style manual lock. Works much better than the one pictured in the OP. The only caution is to always make sure it is unlocked before extending your slide out. My Stone Vos fabric is now 5 years old and is still in excellent shape, despite being extended full time. 2002 HR Endeavor

I have the Norcold 1200 with the Dutch Aire cooling unit in my Endeavor also. I've installed the Fridge Defend controller for added safety. The integrated fan controller is a bonus. https://www.arprv.com/index.php 2002 HR Endeavor

Thanks for the explanation. It makes sense to me now. I have recently installed a fuel pressure gage with the sender just downstream of the second stock filter. I'm seeing 12 psi at Idle and 10 psi at 100% power with 10,000 miles on my fuel filters. It will be interesting to see the pressures after the filter replacement.

My understanding is that by installing the FASS pump, the injection pump will no longer need to suck fuel all the way from the fuel tank, and a larger volume of fuel will be run through the injection pump with a greater excess being returned to the tank through the original return line. This excess volume of fuel passed through the injection pump will improve cooling and lubrication, lower stress on the pump and increase longevity. My installation is of the bare pump without the additional filters. I'm not understanding the running of a return line (to the tank) on the dual filter FASS pump installations. It seems like one would like to pass all the excess fuel through the injection pump and then return to the tank. Could someone please explain what am I missing? 2002 HR Endeavor, 330 ISC

The rely failure was unusual, I think it must have had a manufacturing defect. They usually last for years as long as you are not putting more current than their rating through them. I do carry a spare though. I notice no difference in driving the coach. The additional cooling and lubrication to the injection pump should hopefully increase it's life. One difference will be seen when changing fuel filters. Before the FASS pump, the lift pump was used after changing filters to prime them before starting the engine for the first time. The lift pump would only stay on for 30 seconds, so you had to turn the ignition switch on and off multiple times to insure that fuel would fill the cartridges. After installing the FASS pump the ignition switch can be turned once and left on until sufficient time has passed to fill the filters. I'll add pictures of my FASS installation. It's similar to earlier posted pictures.

I installed the FASS pump 15,000 miles ago. Soon after installation, the relay providing power to the pump failed stopping the pump. With the FASS pump inoperative, the engine would barely run. This may have been due to inability of a worn injection pump to suck through the FASS pump and both fuel filters. The injection pump was replaced soon afterwards, so it was on it's last legs when this happened. This was my third injection pump in 120,000 miles. I hope the FASS pump improves longevity. I have since installed a fuel pressure gauge with the sender placed between my second fuel filter and the injection pump. This allows me to always know that the FASS pump is operating properly and allows monitoring of my fuel filter condition. The gauge I installed was from Isspro, http://isspro.com/products.php?productid=1284. I ordered it with a 50 foot harness and a snubber kit. Since the sender is installed near the injection pump the snubber is needed to filter out pressure pulses. It has a programmable warning light that I set for 5 psi. I also ordered a chrome trim ring so that other than the red pointer it looks like the OEM gauges. 2002 HR Endeavor, ISC 330

If possible, an additional benefit might be the ability to turn the fan to high at the bottom of a hill, thus extending the time you could be at full throttle on a hot day.

I installed a FASS pump after the third replacement of my injection pump at 100K miles. At the same time I installed a fuel pressure gage and an exhaust gas temperature gage. I placed the EGT probe just downstream of the #6 cylinder exhaust port because that cylinder runs hottest in ISC 330s At the same time I had a AG Diesel RV Power Module installed along with a K&N air filter and a free flowing muffler. I think I noticed a small increase in power, but It is possible that it was just in my mind because of expectations. Unfortunately the AG Diesel RV Power Module failed shortly after installation. I chose not to replace it partly because I lost confidence in it , and partly because the difference it made was minor. (I received a refund) I have spoken with Cummins about reprogramming my ISC 330 to 350. They said it was possible, but they recommended against doing so. 2002 HR Endeavor, ISC 330 CAPS, towing 3500 lbs

I've had the Source Engineering fan for about 5 years. I have not noticed a difference going down 6% grades, but I am quite conservative on my downhill speed and rarely exceed my 'Jake brake's' ability to hold the speed down. It's possible my comfortable downhill speed is decreased slightly with the new fan, but I have not noticed. Another benefit of the fan is that it is much quieter than the stock fan. BTW my fan is always on, no fan clutch. 2002 HR Endeavor, ISC 330

It'l take overnight to get completely cold. Good news is that the cooling unit seems to be working. The norcold 1200 monitors the temp only in the refrigerator. There's a clip with a wire going to it on one of the fins in the top right back of the refrigerator compartment. This is the part that senses the temperature. The cold refrigerant solution circulates first to the left freezer compartment, then to the right freezer compartment, before cooling the refrigerator compartment. So the first place to freeze will be the back of the left freezer compartment. (this is where to keep your icecream ) 2000 HR Endeavor

Re: Norcold refrigerator. Unless the owner does a lot of dry camping, as I do, a residential refrigerator is probably the best solution when the unit fails. In my case I chose to replace the Norcold cooling unit with an Amish cooling unit. I also have installed axillary fans, an automatic fire extinguisher, and the Fridge Defend control unit. The arprv.com website has extensive information on how these refrigerators work, and their various strong and weak points. My freezer now stays between 8 and 15 degrees. Of all the improvements I made, I think the Fridge Defend was the most important, as it addressed design defects in the refrigerator's control system. It will greatly improve safety and the longevity of the refrigerator, and prevent damage caused inadvertently by the owner. I recently bought a second RV, a small travel trailer with a dometic refrigerator. One of the first improvements I made was to install the Fridge Defend and auxiliary fans on the refrigerator. 2002 HR Endeavor

My solar system will charge both the house and chassis batteries. When en route the alt light will come on once the voltage and/or current from the solar charge controller meets all of the needs that the alternator would normally be meeting. This serves me as a secondary indication that my batteries are fully charged. I'll usually turn off the solar system at the nest stop so I don't keep seeing the alt light. 2002 HR Endevour

If you haven't yet purchased the tow bar you might find this interesting. I used to have my Blue Ox tow bar inspected and serviced every other winter at the Quartzsite show. A couple of years ago they doubled the price but still refused to service my tow bar because of its age. (over 8 years) I replaced it with a Roadmaster bar with Blue Ox ends. Now I get it serviced and inspected every 2 years at the Quartzsite show free of charge. Do business with those who treat you well!

I have been fulltiming in my 2002 Endeavor for 11 years. I re-stitched and repaired my Carefree Omega slide toppers twice before becoming a very happy Stone Vos customer. I installed my Stone Vos acrylic slide toppers over 4 years ago; they still appear like new. They are also pretty rugged. I used to bring my slides in when the desert winds kicked up, but now I just leave them out. (I did first have to retrofit the old manual anti-billow device to my large slide topper as the new style automatic device didn't work right) It's pretty common for we RV end users to feel abandoned by OEMs and component manufactures. I feel like we have an advocate in Stone Vos and Chris & Ingrid Throgmartin. They provide top quality products and solutions, and are generous with their knowledge and experience.

I fixed this problem in my 2002 Endeavour by replacing the blower motor resistor. It was located on the blower motor housing and is accessible from the front of the coach thru the generator door.