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General Discussion / Re: FREE - Leather Convertible Sofa Bed (Gray)

« on: October 29, 2024, 12:08:29 pm »

I would love to have it but I'm too far away. What did you replace it with BTW? And why?

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General Discussion / Re: Maybe exciting new alternative for Onan generator

« on: February 23, 2024, 11:58:19 am »

I'm not sophisticated enough in the language to tell if this Flexpower can be wired into the coach so it can be started from the inside like my Onan? I assume it can.

Yes, they have a remote start kit that is essentially just like the Onan remote start panel.  According to their data, they have incorporated the "prime" function into their start process, so even though they have a "Prime" button, you normally don't need to use it when starting--just push the start and it will automatically prime then start.  The rest of the panel is pretty much like Onan's--gives the hour meter reading, and reports error codes if required.  It also evidently provides maintenance reminders for oil changes, air and fuel filter replacement, etc, at the required intervals.
Mike

Cool. Thanks so much!

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General Discussion / Re: Maybe exciting new alternative for Onan generator

« on: February 23, 2024, 08:51:06 am »

Thanks for looking and the insight. I'm going to keep checking around to see how people are liking it. It's amazing to me that there haven't been any reasonable alternatives to those horrible Onan"microquiet" generators in the 20 years I've had motorhomes. This last one has been way more problematic than the one in my first MH but at the best they're loud and seem outdated.

I'm not sophisticated enough in the language to tell if this Flexpower can be wired into the coach so it can be started from the inside like my Onan? I assume it can.

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General Discussion / Maybe exciting new alternative for Onan generator

« on: February 22, 2024, 07:49:05 am »

As I have stated in other threads, I'm sick to death of the never ending problems with my Onan generator. I'm done with it. I found this alternative and that looks really good on paper. I'm wondering what you guys think of it. It's $3,700.

https://apelectric.com/content/PDF/RVMP/rvmp_4000i_spec_sheet.pdf

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General Discussion / Re: Flaking Vinyl

« on: December 29, 2023, 11:34:03 am »

We had the flaky issue on our seats and all interior surfaces on our 2012.  We had the seats reupholstered at an automotive shop and we did the other surfaces ourselves.  We decided to use the automotive vinyl versus leather or ultra leather.  We ordered extra material from an automotive material manufacturer.  It was very reasonably priced.  They sent us color samples and we picked the color that matched our existing PC color.
It was a little intimidating at first but soon realized the most you had to do was to take the trim off the cabinets on the inside, loosen the cabinet but leave it attached to the wall and then remove the pieces that needed recovering.  I made patterns from the old ultra leather and then we proceeded to recover everything, including the valences.   It does take two people to attach the new material and an electric staple gun is your friend.
Our coach looks brand new on the inside.  We are very pleased.

I'm in the same situation with my driver and passenger seats, and couch. Can you share what sort of automotive shop you had this done at and an approximate price? Automotive vinyl would be fine for me if it holds up better. My seats are down to the fabric underneath. I have seat covers on them now but the seats underneath look horrible and are embarrassing in an otherwise nice motorhome. I certainly could never sell the MH in this kind of condition and I might be needing to do that in the near future..

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General Discussion / Re: Phoenix Cruiser RV Couch : Free

« on: December 29, 2023, 10:00:08 am »

Is this couch still available?

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General Discussion / Re: 2007 Ford E350-V10 PC-2350 - After 2 Years Stored In Climate-Controlled Garage

« on: November 28, 2023, 10:37:30 pm »

I'm pretty sick of my Onan generator. It hasn't really worked in five years. I've done all the fixes I can find, watched all the YouTube videos, readjusted the oil level to a more perfect level, cleaned the carburetor, changed out the carburetor, soaked in seafoam and more. I've worked on it. A neighbor who specializes in working on generators has worked on it. I usually have to drop it for a while after messing with it and then forget where I was when I start back again. Sometimes it runs. It's just rough. The best it's sounded was when I got the oil pressure right. Why does one practically have to be a full time mechanic to keep one of these things going?  Even when it runs, it's not smooth and it's loud.

Isn't there a better option for these MHs? After all these years? I've been struggling with the same Onan generator model and its problems for the last nearly 20 years and two different PCs. Although I have to admit this last one has been far worse. And I haven't really messed with it in over two years. I just want a new generator that works. Any suggestions?

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General Discussion / Re: Peeling Seats

« on: November 07, 2023, 05:10:21 am »

I don't have any answer but a question. How bad are they peeling and can you link to this product you're using? I'm actually considering having the couch and seats replaced they're so horrible looking. A fix would be awesome.

Good luck with your quest.

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General Discussion / Re: Another wax thread

« on: November 07, 2023, 05:02:05 am »

Mine is not painted. I keep washing and waxing but I'll admit, not often enough if it's supposed to done be several times a year. Parts are getting really oxidized. Does this treatment remove the heavy oxidation? Not sure I have the stamina to spend multiple days doing this but I need something as easy as I gets. It doesn't need to be perfect.

Also, I've read threads on cracking decals but wondered if there was anything better these days. They look awful. I have no way of storing it under some cover so please don't give me a hard time over that.

For some background, I actually live in this thing by myself with four dogs part or most of the year and fix things as I can so I'm somewhat handy (I've only had it in for repairs I absolutely couldn't manage}.I'm old lady now though with bad balance so getting on the roof is a challenge.

Any suggestions on this waxing and decal business?

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General Discussion / Re: Generator Running Hot

« on: July 16, 2023, 01:47:23 pm »

Unpopular opinion apparently but I had to take the front off of the compartment of mine out west at high altitude -- 8-10,000 feet above sea level at over 100 degrees. It did overheat and it was a new unit. And yes I adjusted the attitude setting. It was a 2005 at the time but probably the same Onan model generator.  I didn't have that many problems with the Onan generator on that PC but the one on my current one has been a nightmare.

One thing that many of the Onan service people don't even know apparently is the level of oil needs to be filled in a pretty tight range, a little below the marker. As in many of the problems people had were solved by removing some of the oil so it doesn't expand too much and become too full while the unit is hot. I just slowly removed oil until it was at a level the generator seemed happy and didn't overheat or run rough. This may not be your problem but look up some YouTube videos on this and you will see plenty of people have solved generator problems simply by removing some of the oil. I mean it's easy so why not at least try? Some of these people had basically spent a fortune replacing stuff to no avail and in the end the generator just had too much oil. Yours is newer than mine but they may well be using the same old Onan model.

I hope this helps. It's worth a try.

 

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General Discussion / Re: EMERGENCY The dog to my MH won't work inside or out.

« on: July 16, 2023, 01:06:23 pm »

Thanks for all the help. I got the new replacement from amazon today already. Although it is way heavier and looks too big, I think the parts that actually have to fit in the squarish hole in the door will fit. It could be too thick for the door and I might possibly have to replace the striker plate. I can't tell yet. But I have all the tools I need I'm pretty sure.

I'll update if this replacement doesn't work with one that possibly might. I'd like to help someone else if I can. Although all these ones I might suggest will probably still have the pot metal bar that broke. I just need to have something working for now that I can replace myself so I can leave. I'll learn more about a better solution like the replacement kit mentioned in the other thread if I need it later.

I'm sorry this is a common problem because it's one that kind sucks. 

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General Discussion / Re: EMERGENCY The dog to my MH won't work inside or out.

« on: July 14, 2023, 03:22:31 pm »

Door Latch failure is an ongoing problem.  There are pages of member replies documenting the frustration associated with the Door Latch frailities.

The problem with finding a replacement is complicated by the manufacturer's poor nomenclature.  Changes were made to the standard product, as the problem evolved.  Undocumented factory design changes made some repair kits incompatible during the interim.

I contacted Customer Support at TriMark. With persistence, I was able to convey my frustration with how complicated something as blatantly simple as finding a replacement door handle is made by their inconsistencies. 

After a prolonged wait for a response to my need for a lock capable of spanning the increased door thickness of a Phoenix Cruiser, I was told the replacement kit is part number 40411-01-K.  $336.58 plus shipping. I was also told the kit contains the interior handle, exterior handle, 4 keys, strike plate and screws.  Curiously, that is what arrived.  No retail box.  No instructions. No sealed parts bags. No manufacturer's warranty.

In earlier exchanges, the Customer Support's response had always maintained an unwillingness to deal directly with the customer.  At that price, it appears they were willing to make an exception.  I don't know what the explanation is.  Other than bizarre.

Lots of replica door locks on the market.  Some available for $125   Trouble is: the less expensive versions contain pot metal parts and are probably short lived for the same reason the original TriMarks failed frequently.

As for using the Deadbolt to secure the door in the absence of a functioning door latch, I was forced to when traveling during the struggle to obtain a reputable replacement.  Opens the door from the inside using the locking lever.  Opens and locks from the outside using the key.  Traveled two thousand miles with no consequences.  The door handle was disconnected by the absence of a door latch and flops when traveling.  No big deal!

This situation with the door latch is ridiculous. I've ordered this one from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EOTE8BA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I hope it works but I think, like you, we can manage if we absolutely have to until I can find something else. I'm just happy to be able to get in and out now, and especially to be able to let the dogs in and out. One of my dogs in nearly 17 and she just doesn't understand when things change too much. Having to squeeze out the front passenger door was too much for her even though she was one who did fit. Plus it was storming. Just not a good night at all.

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General Discussion / Re: EMERGENCY The dog to my MH won't work inside or out.

« on: July 14, 2023, 10:00:23 am »

And BTW, neither door lock works either so IF I get it open, I have no traditionally safe way to keep it closed while I drive it somewhere. I can rig something up, but would rather not.

There are 3 screws on the inside of the door latch.  Remove them, plus the two screws on the plate at the edge of the door.  Remove them (after you remove the 3 inside screws. Then, push the whole latch mechanism out.  It will be "sticky" from the seal on the outside.  Once it's out, you can usually remove the broken latch arm.   You may need a pair of needle nose pliers to get the broken parts out.  Now, reinstall the whole latch mechanism and until you get a new mechanism, use the deadbolt as a manual latch.  Make sure you keep the deadbolt key with you!  At least your dog can then go in and out the side door.

If you don't feel confident doing the above, have an RV mobile repair come to where you are and have them do it for you!  At your FIRST opportunity, have the latch replaced or fixed because it is an obvious safety hazard using only the deadbolt to keep it closed!

Thanks. This is basically what we did before I saw your post. The worst part is I'm sick rn and can barely function or read well. I think my sister and I can manage getting this replaced if we have. good link?

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General Discussion / Re: EMERGENCY The dog to my MH won't work inside or out.

« on: July 14, 2023, 08:45:23 am »

And BTW, neither door lock works either so IF I get it open, I have no traditionally safe way to keep it closed while I drive it somewhere. I can rig something up, but would rather not.

Update: We got it open (Yay) and one dead bolt works but I don't really trust it. I think we can replace it ourselves IF we get the right one. There seems to be a lot of discussion of what is the best one on a recent thread. Any help on this? If I could get it from Amazon or something that would be easier. But I don't want to be messing with inaccurate dimensions on one and have to keep sending them back, etc.

Is calling PC an option? Or is that useless?

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General Discussion / Re: EMERGENCY The dog to my MH won't work inside or out.

« on: July 14, 2023, 08:09:32 am »

Thanks for your replies. Yes, it's that same side door latch that breaks for everybody, when it breaks. The metal bar just broke and for some reason all the instructions for how to easily get out from this common problem aren't working. I mean, I can get out of the vehicle door but one of my dogs is too big for that. He peed on the floor last night poor thing. He's nearly 10 and had never had an accident.

 I myself am not locked in since I can get out the car door. And we are hooked up and have air conditioning, etc. But eventually we need to get that door open. Unfortunately it's also pouring down raining rn.

I found a couple of links on this and will see if I can figure it out. At least how to get it open. Then I'll go on from there. I posted immediately hoping to get quick answers. Then I researched more.There are already threads here to help. Man this just came out of the blue. I hope I can get it open myself. I will for sure have a spare handy now. The MH is now 10 years old and things re slowly failing. I've been handling it on my own as things break one by one, but this has been one of the more inconvenient things to go.

Thanks for your help.