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General Discussion / Galley Blind

« on: April 23, 2023, 11:25:11 am »

Blind in galley will not stay in retracted position behind wood valance. Control lines around the screws are frayed. Trying to remove blind but have yet to figure out how. Advice/experience appreciated. 2017, 2351.

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General Discussion / Fridge Door Replacement

« on: August 05, 2022, 06:37:58 pm »

 Norcold 621, 2 way. Bottom door hinge broke. Per PC whole door needs replacement. Having issue with part number. One site says 623955, another 638835, and yet another N7XL. When I do get door considering reinforced hinge kit and bushings. Appreciate experience, info, suggestions. Thanks.

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General Discussion / TV Antenna Goes Walkabout

« on: August 05, 2022, 06:21:09 pm »

So the top portion of the (Rayzar?) went walkabout while traveling interstate. Will be replacing possibly with something like the Winegard AR360. Appreciate any experience with it or alternate. Thanks

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General Discussion / Fridge door shelf mount broken

« on: April 29, 2022, 02:32:45 pm »

OK, open fridge door shelf and contents fall off. The mount that the shelf slides has pulled away from door on one end. Thoughts on fix appreciated as we are on road until October. Norcold 2 way.

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General Discussion / Generator Not Starting

« on: February 14, 2022, 07:28:42 pm »

Strange thing happening. 12.6 volts at generator, but only get a click after  priming. Start coach engine brings up voltage, generator starts. Perplexed as why 12.6 volts not enough. Checked connections all seems well. Ideas?

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General Discussion / Ford 6.8 V10 Chirping Away (2017)

« on: November 27, 2021, 10:44:56 am »

This past summer while chasing sprint cars all over the Midwest and East I began to hear what can be described as a chirping sound on startup and acceleration.  Went to a Ford dealership in Indiana where the diagnosis was belt tensioner.  Unit had 32,000 miles at this time.  Replaced tensioner and belt, $389 later on my way.  About 3000 miles later back comes the chirp.  So we are on the road, but eventually get back to Indiana and return to dealership.  Their diagnosis: "can't really be specific, but seems there is a lot of dust around the belt area".  They suggest cleaning the area: tensioner, pulleys,etc for $500.  My answer in short was  see ya and drove home to Florida.

So after some research on various RV and Ford sites it seems this is a chronic issue.  Further investigation finds that their are 2 different serpentine belt schematics.  Mine has only 1 idler pulley on the passenger side of engine.  Another schematic shows a second idler pulley on the driver's side on the longest unsupported part of the belt.  There is a boss in the block where this pulley would have been.  On many of the forums others have reinstalled this second idler pulley and said it solved the issue.  It is not an expensive part, install seems pretty straight forward.

Just wondering if others have any experience with this issue and/or advice.  Thanks

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General Discussion / TPMS

« on: February 19, 2021, 12:34:44 pm »

I know this is not a new topic and have read the applicable previous posts on the subject.  Currently looking at Tire Minder and TST, but open to others.  Just wondering if users have any updates on their experiences (positive or negative) with the units they have installed.

Many thanks, Mike

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General Discussion / Extended Lube Device for Slide

« on: October 21, 2020, 11:52:08 am »

Awhile back I posted about trying to lube slideout. Frustration was trying to follow the You Tube Video and the supposed ease of using an extended red tube on the CRC lube.  The good news is I found longer tubes at Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Company. Bad news: tubes were $3.50, shipping $11.79.  The rest of the story: due to the gasket/seals, flexibility of the tubes and difficulty in actually being able to see the recommended spots to lube I am not sure of the actual success, other than the slide continues to work fine.  So it  is done, but difficult to evaluate.

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General Discussion / E-mail address for Keith service dpt.

« on: September 22, 2020, 11:59:33 am »

Does anyone have Keith's e-mail address?  Also is there a general employee directory?  if so, where is it located?

Thanks

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General Discussion / Re: Roof AC Issue

« on: September 14, 2020, 04:40:28 pm »

Pin hole leak in coil. Pinched copper, not sure why. Going up to check. AC does not run on shore power but did not kick off breaker.

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General Discussion / Roof AC Issue

« on: September 14, 2020, 11:47:28 am »

Ok, roof air not working.  Fan comes on, compressor tries to start but does not come on.  A little chronology.

1.  First time:  called tech came and repaired pin whole leak, added refrigerant-worked fine for short while

2.  Second time:  same symptoms, called tech, found a pinched copper tube, added refrigerant worked

3.  Third time:  fan comes on, compressor tries but no start. Now generator begins to stumble and shuts down.  Shows code for needs service ( 96 hours, I serviced at 50} 3 blinks.  Starts and runs with smaller loads, hot water heater, etc.

Wondering if this could be faulty start  capacitor in ac causing overload?  All thoughts appreciated.   

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General Discussion / Lubricating Slideout

« on: July 06, 2020, 11:57:25 am »

Ok, watched the You Tube video from Schwintech.  Purchased the recommended CRC product, but it came with only a 4" tube which does not allow you to follow directions from video.Called CRC to see if they had longer tubes, answer is no.  Checked Amazon some are available in 10" but not sure if they are of the same diamaters.  Interestingly enough the CRC rep gets this call frequently and has no idea where Schwintech got the tube in the video.  Thoughts, advice appreciated.

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General Discussion / Re: Info on Lifeline AGM Battery Compatibility with 2010 PC 2551

« on: February 21, 2020, 05:52:18 pm »

I installed 2 6v Trojan AGM's in the original tray in my 2351.  Specifically got the model that uses a regular bolt terminal that screws into a recess in top of battery, reduces the height. Only mod was eliminating the tie down strap with small diameter Dyneema line using a trucker's hitch.

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General Discussion / Re: Sanicon issue

« on: February 10, 2020, 03:07:08 pm »

Not to be repetitive, but I am.  Just remove the entire gray cap so you have a 3" discharge, this eliminates the pressure pushing the hose out of the hole.  Only use garden hose option if there is a need to extend the reach of the permanently attached hose.

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General Discussion / Windshield Wiper Bladez

« on: December 16, 2019, 05:33:49 pm »

Going to replace the OEM blades.  Just wondering if there are brands, etc to be recommended.