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General Discussion / Re: Shower Door Plastic Thing

« on: March 22, 2022, 08:35:25 pm »

Removing and rebuilding the Magnafold  accordion door is  a bit of a pita, but R&R’ing Bob’s old door would be easy  since it’s already apart. Shower Solution’s website has a instructional video showing how to release the rollers. https://showersolutionsusa.com/

Thanks, CalCruiser!  Now I know where to get my replacement panels.  The same video, with audio, is at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNKY5BRPDIs&t=2s

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General Discussion / Re: 2350 Entry Door Hinge Pins

« on: March 20, 2022, 03:41:35 pm »

https://www.mcmaster.com/standard-washers/washers-4/washers-5/

I don't think the pins are long enough to give enough room for a washer.

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General Discussion / Re: 2350 Entry Door Hinge Pins

« on: March 20, 2022, 03:34:48 pm »

Mine does the same.  I lifting the door and inserted a “C” clip under the hinge pin.   It helped for a while but it finally slipped out.  It is a quick and easy if you can get it to stay in.

Good suggestion.  Thank you.

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General Discussion / 2350 Entry Door Hinge Pins

« on: March 19, 2022, 07:24:16 pm »

The entry door on my 2350 has started to sag a little and drags on the bottom of the doorframe when I open and close it. I can wiggle the door vertically by grasping it at the bottom, there is just a wee tiny little bit of slop in the door hinge pins.

If you have replaced your hinge pins, what did you use?

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General Discussion / Re: Replacement convertor for Elixir EX-45?

« on: March 16, 2022, 05:30:29 pm »

Thank you one and all.  I have ordered the Boondocker 1245-PC from https://www.bestconverter.com/Elixir-Replacement-Converter_c_76.html

Kudos to Randy at bestconverter.com for recommending it and answering the questions I had.

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General Discussion / Re: Replacement convertor for Elixir EX-45?

« on: March 16, 2022, 02:09:37 pm »

Here ya go.   Found this on:  https://www.bestconverter.com/Boondocker-Converters-_c_154.html
Hope this helps.

The Boondocker series units deliver exceptionally clean AC to DC power for Battery charging or as DC Power Supply.
 
All Boondocker units share the same physical dimensions (10.5" X 7" X 3.5") except the 100 amp model which is (12.5" X 7" X 3.5")
 
KEY FEATURES:
14.7 Boost Mode Output (Adjustable)
13.6 Normal Mode Output
13.2 Float/Storage (trickle) Mode Output
Over-temp, Over-current Protection
Temperature tested to 160 F
105-130 VAC Input Operation
Reversed Polarity Voltage Protection
>85% Efficiency
Safe, Cool, Quiet & Reliable Operation
<1% Load Regulation
Filtered DC Output (Works with or without a battery)
Thermostatically Controlled, Variable Speed Quiet Cooling Fan
Standard 15 Amp, 3 Prong Power Plug on all Models.
Power Factor Correction on 75, 80, and 100 amp models.
3 Year Hassle Free Limited Warranty

Thank you - that's where I'm buying it today.

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General Discussion / Re: Replacement convertor for Elixir EX-45?

« on: March 16, 2022, 02:07:43 pm »

You might want to call Dave Ponzer at Phoenix and find out if current 2350s have the same space requirements and if so, what they are using now.

Excellent idea, thank you!

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General Discussion / Replacement convertor for Elixir EX-45?

« on: March 16, 2022, 01:09:16 am »

Hi all, me again.  The Elixir EX-45 converter in my 2004 PC 2350 is bad.   Elixir is no longer in business.  I have been recommended to replace it with the Boondocker 1245-PC.

Has anyone here replaced their EX-45 with the 1245-PC?  Or any other converter?  If so, what converter and was it an exact fit?

I took my PC in to an RV service center to get them to diagnose the converter.  The converters they had in stock would not fit (height and width are fine but their depth keeps them from fitting into the available space below the fridge.   According to the Elixir's owner's manual, the bottom converter section only sticks out the back about 5-1/2" but the other converters were 7"+.  I can't find dimensions of the Bookdocker 1245-PC and frankly I hate to spend the bucks if it isn't going to fit.

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General Discussion / Re: 2350 with Onan KY Generator - generator alarm?

« on: March 14, 2022, 02:55:57 pm »

Curious, was it a cheapie red Harbor Freight meter? For unknown reasons, I have had 3 go bad in the last few months. I dont recall their purchase date(s). Tried replacing the 9V battery, no change. They all read high on DC voltage. I like using them to keep my $$$ Fluke meter away from harm, and have done so for a few years. I have not picked up replacement 'cheap' meters yet.

The Fluke has always been right on, and I expect that. I have always had good luck with the cheap meters for continuity and voltage testing. I am going to start writing the purchase date of the cheap meters on the back with marker and see if its an age issue.

Yes, yes it was the cheapie red Harbor Freight meter.  I guess you get what you pay for!

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General Discussion / Re: 2350 with Onan KY Generator - generator alarm?

« on: March 13, 2022, 09:13:09 pm »

Okay, the problem was a dead house battery.  Problem has been resolved.   Thank you all for your advice!

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General Discussion / Re: 2350 with Onan KY Generator - generator alarm?

« on: March 13, 2022, 02:23:43 pm »

For the record, my voltmeter was bad.  I checked the battery in my pickup and the starting battery in my PC and they all show 19.1 volts.  I have discarded my voltmeter and will purchase a new one today.   

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General Discussion / Re: 2350 with Onan KY Generator - generator alarm?

« on: March 13, 2022, 01:59:00 pm »

Thank you, Don and Patti.  I have a feeling you are correct.

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General Discussion / Re: 2350 with Onan KY Generator - generator alarm?

« on: March 12, 2022, 06:22:42 pm »

I found the manual for my Elixir Model ELX45 Converter and discovered that there is indeed a low voltage alarm that sounds if the DC load exceeds the rating of the converter and/or THE HOUSE BATTERY VOLTAGE DROPS BELOW 12.5v

Even though the monitoring LEDS showed the battery was fully charged (my 2004 PC2350 has only one coach battery), I put a voltmeter on it and found it was only 12.1 volts, so I put a charger on it and brought it up to 14 volts then switched the converter back on while the generator was running ---  NO ALARM!

And now we know.

Edit:  I spoke too soon.   By the time I got back out to the PC, the alarm was blaring again.  I double-checked the coach battery and it's showing 19.1 volts.  Maybe that's now an overcharge alarm?

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General Discussion / Re: 2350 with Onan KY Generator - generator alarm?

« on: March 12, 2022, 12:22:57 pm »

Please clarify which battery is dead.
1) Ford truck/chassis battery or
2) House/RV/pull out drawer batteries

It was the Ford truck battery, but I've recharged it.  Made no difference.

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General Discussion / Re: 2350 with Onan KY Generator - generator alarm?

« on: March 11, 2022, 05:08:22 pm »

2006 mod 2350 here.

The microwave/converter breaker does not do a thing controlling the LP gas detector in mine. Turning off the 12V power in the coach does.

Not sure what it could be otherwise. Ours are old and didnt come with inverters as standard, but I see yours is a 2004, lots could have happened in the past 18 years. Good luck!

Definitely not the CO/LP gas detector.  I pressed the test/reset button while the other alarm was going and that alarm made a different noise.