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Phoenix Cruisers for Sale by Owner / Re: 2014 Phoenix Cruiser 2552- $62,400

« on: March 14, 2025, 11:58:00 pm »

Thanks for your interest!  We have our unit stored inside but it is easily accessible if you’d like to see it in person.  Please contact me with any questions.

Reduced to $59,000

Wayne Seidel
Two Harbors, Minnesota

219 606-2982

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General Discussion / Re: HWH Leveling System Malfunction

« on: July 12, 2021, 08:24:19 am »

Thank you, Kevin...appreciated!   And I thought the cable tensioner was expensive at $40   

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General Discussion / Re: HWH Leveling System Malfunction

« on: July 09, 2021, 02:18:07 pm »

I spoke with Frank from HWH today and he was very helpful.  Turns out the actuator (small piston on back side of jack) is stuck and will need to be replaced - along with the cable tensioner that holds it in the vertical position.  I ordered two of the wire cable tensioners - the first to replace the broken one and then a spare to have "just in case" another one breaks ($40 apiece).  The actuator itself is not in stock due to issues with suppliers so that will need to be replaced in the future.  Bottom line:  three of the four levelers work at this time.  I'll continue to see if I can loosen up the actuator that is stuck but if 3500 psi can't move it, I'm not sure I can.  I'm open to suggestions, however!!!  Thanks again for the advice...so appreciated.

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General Discussion / Re: HWH Leveling System Malfunction

« on: July 07, 2021, 10:19:22 pm »

I will update when I have additional information to share.  HWH has still not called - must be a tremendous backlog.

Thanks,
Wayne

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General Discussion / Re: HWH Leveling System Malfunction

« on: June 28, 2021, 06:50:35 pm »

Update:  Following Kevin's counsel, I was under the coach today and lubricated all points of movement on all four jacks (BTW, our jacks have the single hydraulic line).  In addition, I wire brushed the large springs to remove any crusting/rusted material (fortunately, very little corrosion).  Then I tried the jacks and all moved easily to the upright position.  When I put it into the STORE mode, all but the driver front jack moved to the store position.  I could more easily move it by hand into the STORE position but in the process of moving it back and forth, the tensioner broke (actually it is the tensioner that determines the degree of vertical tilt).  Though this is not the likely source of the original problem, it was better to have it break in the driveway than on the road.  I will order four of them and replace them all since they may all be ready to break.  Again, if anyone has additional recommendations....I'm listening.  Thanks again.

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General Discussion / Re: HWH Leveling System Malfunction

« on: June 28, 2021, 11:21:50 am »

Thank you, Kevin.  Extremely helpful information that I will check out.

So appreciated.
Wayne

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General Discussion / HWH Leveling System Malfunction

« on: June 27, 2021, 12:23:06 am »

We have a 2014 2552 with the HWH Leveler system.  On a recent trip, the drivers side front jack would retract vertically up but would not rotate backwards (to the rear) into the fully STORE position.  I've placed a call to HWH but they have a backlog and I have not received a call back yet.  Is this as simple as a thorough cleaning or low level of fluid?  I did have the jacks checked out by HWH when passing through Iowa in 2019 and they were great to work with as they provided a complimentary check on the system to ensure it was operating properly.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

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General Discussion / Re: Looking for Iowa Phoenix Cruiser Owner

« on: May 29, 2019, 06:36:31 pm »

Hi Dick and Pat,

I sent you a PM last night but you may not have received it.  My wife and I are heading from our home in northern Minnesota to Iowa next Monday to visit Pella and the Amana Colonies.  We'll be driving down 35 just east of Fort Dodge around mid-morning on Monday, June 3rd...if that happens to work for you.  We need to be in Pella by 2 p.m. - last tour of the Windmill for the day starts at 2:30!  Our return trip back home will be heading north along the Mississippi via LaCrosse so the return trip is not an option.

We are new to RVing but would be happy to show you our 2014 2552...and share what we've learned.  We had two couples in Minnesota share information on their Phoenix Cruisers with us when we were looking and we're glad to return the favor.

Thanks,
Wayne

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General Discussion / Re: Winterizing Tips for the First Time...Did we miss anything?

« on: October 18, 2018, 11:25:24 pm »

Good information, Ron.  I have even heard that some vehicles may require a computer "reboot" if the battery is disconnected though I have not verified this.  I purchased a battery tender (Deltran Battery Tender - 4 amp) and will remove the coach batteries and keep them charged in the garage.  I will not remove the engine battery but charge it in place intermittently with the Battery Tender.  The unit has both 6 and 12 volt settings and has a four-stage charging sequence, 5 year warranty  - and works on lead, AGM and lithium batteries. 

Finally, I had my new tires installed today and dealt with Discount Tires.  Best tire-buying experience ever!  Matched the best price I could find (from 200 miles away), had their own rebate program with Michelin, offer a lifetime balance/rotation, have 900 stores nationwide but best of all...incredible customer service and excellent work.  I watched the entire process and talked with the technician periodically (he was actually the manager but took on my project).  Their workers function as a team helping one another in an amazing display of teamwork.  I rarely see this level of attention to detail and customer service so I had to share my experience.

Thanks again for all the advice and recommendations...I've learned a lot.

Oh, and Ron Dittmer, thanks to your advice about putting mouse traps in the engine compartment, I caught two mice right away...yikes!

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General Discussion / Re: Winterizing Tips for the First Time...Did we miss anything?

« on: October 11, 2018, 11:03:44 pm »

Great suggestions on battery tenders/maintainers...thanks!  We'll be putting our PC - which my wife affectionately calls "The Cottage" - to bed in another week and I'll be using many of the suggestions and recommendations that have been shared on this forum.  So appreciated...for someone new to RV's!

P.S.  So far, according to my wife, we have had a cottage in the mountains, a cottage by a lake, a cottage along a stream, a cottage in a church parking lot and a cottage at Walmart.

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General Discussion / Re: Winterizing Tips for the First Time...Did we miss anything?

« on: October 09, 2018, 09:05:00 pm »

I agree, Ron.  I will put the stabilizer (PRI-G) in the fuel tank, run both the chassis engine and the generator, and then drain the generator carburetor.  As stated earlier, I will likely remove the coach batteries and put them on a tender over the winter.  I may remove the engine battery as well or, at a minimum, completely disconnect it and then charge it periodically.

Thanks again!

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General Discussion / Re: Winterizing Tips for the First Time...Did we miss anything?

« on: October 09, 2018, 09:35:11 am »

Trust me, Ron, I've weighed that option.  We aren't sure if we'll head south in January or March and I don't want the inconvenience of dealing with tires then.  We're getting a great deal on the tires - Michelin Defender LTX - so I'm comfortable moving forward at this time....while it's still relatively warm (for Minnesota).  Thanks again....

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General Discussion / Re: Winterizing Tips for the First Time...Did we miss anything?

« on: October 09, 2018, 01:04:35 am »

Thanks for the additional tips and recommendations!  We did run the Sanicon to ensure the antifreeze was in that portion of the system...Thanks, Swiftboot.  I will likely purchase a battery tender/maintainer as recommended by DONC13 (and others).  Do you have a recommendation on a good brand/unit?  And finally, I've never heard of putting lights under the unit to deter rodents.  Sounds like it works well for some folks.  I'll give that one some more thought. 

In short, based on the recommendations received, in addition to our other preparation steps we'll likely:

-pump up the tires to 80 psi (getting new tires in a week so we're ready to go next spring)
-drain the generator carburetor (actually attempt to run it dry first, then drain the float bowl)
-remove the coach and engine batteries and put them on a battery maintainer in our house
-put a mouse trap in the engine compartment (and possibly a light)

Thanks again...so appreciated!

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General Discussion / Re: Winterizing Tips for the First Time...Did we miss anything?

« on: October 04, 2018, 10:26:10 pm »

Thanks, Peg!  I've heard many people drain the carburetor so I'll look into that further.  That would certainly keep cold weather starts to a minimum...which is a good thing.  When you stored your batteries inside, did you periodically charge them or put them on a trickle charger non-stop, by chance?

Thanks again...

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General Discussion / Re: Winterizing Tips for the First Time...Did we miss anything?

« on: October 04, 2018, 09:05:18 pm »

Good tips, Ron.  Our tires should be good but I might max them out per your advice.  Also, the extra mouse traps in the engine compartment makes great sense.  I know your unit is stored in a heated garage so that likely influences your decision regarding starting the engine & generator periodically.  Thanks for your input...most appreciated!