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This page last updated January 2, 2010 containing letters emailed to Pete from January 20th, 2009 through October 10th, 2009.
I have a 1997 Holiday Rambler 35 ft. Endeavor on a Freightliner chassis. My brake lights quit working. The signal lights work and so do the four way flashers. What should I do next as well can you tell me where the main Freightliner chassis fuse panel is located?
Dear Ron,
Freightliner had a problem with a diode in the wiring harness for the cruise control burning out and taking out the brake lights.
You can contact Freightliner parts with your VIN and get an updated repair kit for the diode.
Check your storage compartments for the fuse panels, usually in the front and also next to the battery.
I have a 1996 Georgie-Boy Pursuit. It is 32 foot long and I was going to replace the front airbags in the coil springs as they were busted and the front end sagged. I decided instead to get heavy duty coil springs and eliminate the airbags completely. I weighed the front end as directed (5500 lbs), and had the springs put in by a reputable shop.
Also had new brakes, calibers, wheels packed, and a Safe T Steer installed as the coach has 80,000 miles on it. It rode and handled like a dream when I got it back. It also raised the front end where it was supposed to be.
My question is: I drive from New York to Phoenix for the winter and even though the coach handles real good I noticed the wind did make things scary when I was traveling. I feel it's worse with the wind than it was before. I'm wondering if airbags on the frame outside of the front coil springs would work or what would you suggest?
There are airbags on the rear of the coach. Passing vehicles or when tractor trailers pass me is all right it's just gusts of wind or when it's blowing steady.
Dear Bruce,
Complete the job and install new shocks and RSS Stage 1 sway bar kit.
On my 1994 Fleetwood Flair I can not find fuse box under the dashboard!
Dear Bill,
See if the top of the dash will lift up. Fleetwood hinged a lot of the dash tops and put the fuse panel on top for easy access.
I have a 2002 Winnebago class A motor home on a Ford chassis with V-10 engine. My radio is not working and I want to check the fuse. I cannot locate the fuse panel. Where is it located and how do I access the fuses?
Dear C.,
Driver's side kick panel; behind a carpeted cover, screwed in place.
I have a 1992 Southwind on a GMC frame it has a 454 motor, after I moved it and had shut off the engine, I noticed brake fluid coming out of the overflow tube attached to the top of the brake fluid reservoir. It has a crazy auto brake system on it that sets the parking brake when you shut off the engine. The power steering is connected to the brake system so I have no brakes or power steering. The power steering pump has been replaced with a rebuilt; it did the same thing so a new pump was put in. It did the same thing again.
The master cylinder was replaced it did the same thing again. The pump was taken out and tested it was good so I put it back in. I still have the same problem. I talked to a shop and they said they had one in last year with the same problem and after working on it for three months they could not find out what was causing the problem. He did not want to work on mine. He said they never found out what was wrong. Any thoughts on what I might check next?
I have heard that this was a major problem with this type of system so they discontinued it after 3-4 years.
Dear Roger,
Start with the parking brake shoes and adjustment; then the control valve.
I noticed a large amount of fuel leaking close to fuel tank on 1998 Coachmen. I can't seam to locate the leak but looks like it may be flowing down the frame. I suspect the fuel line but cannot see where.
How should the tank be lowered to inspect further and what snags should I expect to encounter in doing so?
Dear Reggie,
I would recommend a qualified technician. You're probably going to be dealing with a lot of gas and it may be safer not to experiment.
I have a '92 National RV Dolphin on a Toyota V6 chassis. The control panel is dead. The water pump circuit works but tank info and battery condition circuits do not.
Circuit breaker is on. Voltage is delivering to back of panel. Any ideas?
Dear Bill,
Send it to Dinosaur Electronics and have it rebuilt.
I have a 1991 Fleetwood Bounder with a 454 cid engine. The power steering pump started making a noise a couple of months ago. The brakes are spongy at idle and when steering it makes more of a noise. I would think the pump needs replacement.
More recent the power steering overflow tube will shoot out fluid after starting. I have not tried to let it warm up before moving the vehicle. I move it once and a while to get it out of the way. I start it up and move it without warm up. The fluid looks foamy also.
Will it be difficult to find a pump? I own a body shop and will try a local parts place I use if it needs replacing but, if not; where would I look for one?
Dear Bob,
It's probably not the pump but your parking brake that's causing the problem. The parking brake, foot brake and steering all use the same pump.
There are a few things that can cause an internal leak in the system which creates the air and noise you're hearing. Pull the brake drum on the transmission and check and adjust the shoes before getting into the hydraulics.
The driving lights on my 2001 Fleetwood Southwind have quit working. THe RV is on a Ford chassis with the Triton V-10 engine.
I have found and checked the correct fuses both inside and out. Problems seems to the narrowed down to the #1 relay in the fuse box located under the hood. I can not find a way to remove this relay. Do you know how to remove these relays?
Dear Bill,
They should just lift straight up and out of the box.
I have a 1993 Fleetwood Coronado, with Banks 460 engine, purchased four years ago with no problems. However, in July of this year, I experienced what I would call a vapor lock. After breaking down in downtown Portland Oregon and spending 2 1/2 days in a mechanic's yard they said fuel injection cannot have vapor lock. They checked fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator all OK, replaced the fuel filter and distributor cap and rotor. Ran at idle for an hour seemed fine. Turned it off same problem.
I had 1/2 tank of gas left in RV, wife suggested fill the tank with gas. Ran fine. Next day forty miles from home (near Sacramento), same thing happened, down to 1/2 tank of gas. Filled it up, ran fine.
Could this be my locking gas cap? Two days prior to this our AC had gone out. Had it serviced to converted over to R39. What is the vapor lock problem on this RV?
Dear Larry,
I would say a fuel pump going bad or a problem with the pickup tube in the tank. Either way, the tank has to be dropped.
I have a 2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor diesel and the windshield washers won't pump the fluid up. Is there a fuse and if so where is it located? Any other suggestions what might be wrong?
Dear M.,
Check the reservoir and make sure it isn't plugged. Check the motor to see if it's bad and make sure the hoses aren't plugged.
While traveling down the road, our 1998 Country Coach Allure 36 occasionally exceeds the 121 pounds of psi pressure which is 'normal' and emits a loud clatter from what we think is a release valve from the air cannister.
We can temporarily solve the problem by stopping the coach, applying the air brake and fanning the foot brake to bring the pressure back within acceptable limits. That may last 1 mile or 100 miles depending upon who knows what?
We have replaced the air governor and the air dryer to no avail. What's your take on the cause?
Dear Jim,
It really sounds quite normal.
There is tolerance on the 121 pounds of pressure you call normal, that's the purpose of the governor and the pop off on the air dryer.
There is an adjustment on the governor and when you say you replaced the dryer, are you talking the whole dryer, or filters?
But, it sounds normal.
I have a 2005 Georgie Boy Cruse Air. All of a sudden interior lights went dim, smoke detectors started beeping, AC units would not run. TV and refrigerator were still operable though. Outside 50A AC cable/electric box breaker are plugged in and turned on. I checked all the 12v fuses and interior breakers. Main battery switch is on.
After first starting the motor home engine, and letting it run awhile, I was able to start the onboard generator I then shut down the engine and leave the generator to run for 10 minutes or so. The generator charges the batteries and the lights and everything work for a while, but soon everything shuts off again.
How do I troubleshoot this problem?
Dear Mike,
Start at the power converter. Looking for AC voltage into the converter and 12 volts coming out of the converter.
You might also want to check the electrolyte level in the batteries.
We have a 1996 HR motor home and the headlight switch keeps heating up and lights flash and go off. We can not find out why this is happening.
Dear Pam,
Sounds like a bad head light switch; replace it.
I have a 1997 460 Ford, Bounder motor home, it is blowing oil in my air filter.
I changed the PCV valve, it did not help. It has 41,000 miles on it does not smoke out the exhaust, runs fine.
Dear Willie,
Have a leak down test done to see if it's in the rings or valves. You might try a fuel additive to break up carbon deposits before tearing down the engine.
I need the radiator expansion overflow tank for a 1993 Fleetwood Bounder, with a Ford Chassis. The part on the tank, states Ford and has numbers F947A FPP and E7HT-8C045-CA. Do you know where I can order/purchase from?
Dear Jeff,
Your local Ford part's dealer.
What kind of gas mileage should I get with a 1991 Jamboree, Ford chassis 7.5 V8 FI?
Dear David,
Depending on size, I would say 7.5 - 10 mpg.
I have a 2008 Fleetwood Providence 40X. We just picked it up Monday. We had told the dealer about it pulling to the right earlier. They said it was taken to Freightliner but they said the alignment was okay. I read somewhere that someone had a similar problem and it was resolved by some part or adjustment. Any ideas?
Dear Bruce,
Maybe they installed a Safe-T-Plus and preloaded it to compensate for the pull to the right.
You might want Freightliner to check the tires if the alignment is okay. It shouldn't pull and it should be covered by warranty.
I have a 1998 Windsor Monarch setup at a relative's house with plans of living in it for a while. I have had it hooked up to shore power for a week or so, no problems. Last night I went into the unit and was in the rear of the coach and flipped on some lights and all the sudden the lights in the entire coach started going off, then on, then off, then on, etc., etc., and wouldn't stop.
I heard a 'clicking' sound in the right rear of the bedroom (if you are facing the front of the coach), and I think it was kind of in time with the lights. I finally just cut off the switch that cuts power to the coach and left it overnight and when I turned the lights back on, they didn't flash like before. Any ideas what the heck that is?
Dear David,
Probably a solenoid on the 12 volt side. Maybe the batteries were weak and the solenoid was having a hard time staying locked in.
I have a 2002 Winnebago Brave 8100 Workhorse chassis. When I put the gear shift in drive my auto park will not release and my auto park and brake light will not go out. I replace the pressure switch but the brakes are still locked up and I don't hear the electric motor running when I put it in drive like I did before it locked up.
Dear Kennny,
Check all of your fuses and make sure which switch you replaced; one switch controls the light and one controls the brake operation.
Do you know of a source for a radiator for a 1999 Harney Coach, Renegade model, 38', with a Magnum chassis? It is powered by a 3126 CAT engine. Company bought by Monaco - now out of business.
Dear Jim,
Any truck shop or radiator shop should be able to size it up and replace it.
My '92 Holiday Rambler class A motor home keeps draining the batteries, had a new alternator installed, still does not keep a charge; batteries are draining. I believe that I have a ground somewhere. How do I check for that, and I do need to check my batteries for full charge?
Dear Steve,
First, isolate the two systems, chassis and coach, and determine which side of the electrical system you're working with; then test the batteries first to make sure that's not the problem.
When parked, I can run my generator all day with the air conditioner on but when I drive with the generator on and the A/C on the generator shuts off after 15 minutes.
It will restart after about 10 minutes but when I run the A/C the same thing happens again. It runs for about 5 minutes then cuts off. The generator runs off diesel.
I own a 2000 Winnebago Journey.
Dear Harry,
First, you need to determine if it's shutting down from over heating or lack of fuel. How many hours are on the generator? At 1,000 hours the belts, thermostat, etc., are supposed to be serviced. That service gets neglected a lot.
We have a Monaco that the bedroom slide out motor was replaced by a service tech. The room goes out alright but when it's brought in the motor makes a sound indicating slippage and it will not come in all the way.
The tech tried to adjust it but was not able to. The room seems to go down on the outside when putting it out but when it comes in I believe it is going up hill and the motor will not lift it. Can you tell me the steps to adjust it properly?
Dear Paul,
First, check to see what kind of voltage you're getting to the slide out controller. Check for a potentiometer on the slide out controller and check the voltage at the motor.
The slippage sound concerns me. I think you need to address that first.
I have a 1990 Pace Arrow with a Ford chassis. The water pump is bad and needs to be replaced on a 460 Ford engine. What is the best way to get to the pump for removal? From the top or bottom side of the engine?
Dear Terry,
I always had better results from the bottom but some work will have to be done from the top.
We have a 2005 Dolphin, 5355. We are having problems with water leaking back into the tank from the city water system. A dealer replaced the water regulator two years ago and it is now leaking back into the tank again.
Where behind the panel is this located? The dealer gave me a part number 20254 for a water filler regulator.
Dear Jim,
It's usually attached to the panel where your handle is at to fill the tank.
I have a 2002 32' Southwind by Fleetwood, Workhorse chassis, 8.1 engine and a 75 gallon gas tank. When adding gas it backs up in the fill tube. I have checked the fill and vent tubes all is clear. I did have the fuel pump changed, but the problem didn't start until sometime after that. It must be something in the gas tank.
Dear Ray,
There is a roll over ball in the filler tube that can give you trouble.
If you know the fill line and vent aren't sagging or kinked, you might want to replace the filler tube.
I have a 1998 Allegro motor home on a Chevy chassis. I have trouble with the brakes getting hot. On one occasion they completely went out. On another occasion I had to replace the front left brake caliper because it burned up. I can't even go on a short trip without the brakes getting hot.
I can't find a mechanic that can tell me what the problem is. Can you help me?
Dear James,
First, I would replace the rubber brake hoses going to the calipers. Make sure all the calipers and pads are lubricated and moving freely at the sliding points. And look for the brake pedal linkage binding and maybe not completely releasing when you take your foot off the pedal.
My 1995 Itasca motor home on a F53 chassis VIN 3FCLF53G9RJB10719 does not have a clamp on the end of the tie rod where the tie rod end screws into the tie rod (drivers side). Should a clamp be there?
One shop says yes but we can't find one, another shop says no. The Ford dealer says those parts were discontinued. If you say I need the clamp, where would I get it and also ensure it is the right size?
Dear Alan,
A good question I haven't paid attention to.
Look at the tie rod; if it has a split about two inches long cut in the end, it should have a clamp.
Your truck parts store will have after market linkage parts available.
My 1981 Chevy Tioga has recently stopped charging my auxiliary battery. I can jump the auxiliary battery and it will run my generator. So I was thinking that maybe there is a breaker that tripped between main engine battery to aux battery. Not sure but it all worked just 2 weeks ago. Now nothing. Any pointers?
Dear Steve,
Check the battery isolator.
We received a notice of interim letter recall from Workhorse on our brakes on this paper they had possible symptoms of a problem. Since we had these symptoms we took our motor home into a repair shop who told us after an exam that we had a serious problem not only bad brakes but also ALL 4 ROTORS ARE CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH! They took pictures and sent them to Workhorse for their approval. Workhorse said the are not going to pay for any of it! What's up, did we miss something?
Dear Andre,
No, I can't help, but my suggestion would be contact Workhorse customer service. They will get you into a Workhorse service facility. They will not pay non-authorized Workhorse service centers to do repairs.
I do question their judgment on telling you to drive to a different facility knowing you have a brake problem; but that's warranty.
I'm wondering what effect the ethanol additive to gasoline is having on motor homes. I have a 2007 Triton V10 engine, the book says do not use methanol but doesn't mention ethanol.
Dear Al,
The small amount of ethanol that's being added to the fuel and sold at the pump as far as I know has not had any affect to anything that I have heard of.
You can always use an additive, like the Amsoil PI or Stabil, if you're afraid of jelling.
I have a 2002 Minnie Winnie which developed a fuel leak, a dealer made a repair to it by apparently changing the short piece of hose at the tank and metal pipe from the fill spout.
Now it will not take fuel at all, doesn't leak when trying to fill but now ill not fill even on the first nozzle hold.
At this rate it will take an hour to fill the tank. It appears to be air locked and will not allow gas into the tank.
Dear Stan,
Repair the line from the tank to the filler spout vent line and make sure it's large enough in diameter and doesn't hang below the filler hose.
I have a 1996 Pace Arrow Vision on the Ford 53 chassis. My question is about the power supply to the water pump. My pump went bad. I have replaced it, but cannot get the 12 volt power needed to it.
The three switches (located kitchen, bathroom, and rear lower compartment at pump), will turn the indicator light on and off and register 2.4 volts (off) and 3.5 volts (on). No power is noted on the supply wire to the pump (I have a good ground and the water pump fuse is good).
If the switches activate something else that supplies the power, where would it be located (a relay, some type of fuse in the water tank, etc.)?
Dear Charles,
You have a water pump relay. Fleetwood likes to hide them behind panels near the converter or fuse panel; do some searching.
Just bought a 1998 Winnebago Brave with GM frame, 7.4 liter 7400 Vortec engine. When backing into my driveway the auto park locked up and will not release. Can't go forward or backward. Have research most of today on Internet but not able to find correct solution. I beat on the drum with a hammer. (This was one suggestion). I checked all the fuses and none blown. (That was another web idea).
I am lost. Am 66 years old and disabled vet thus have difficulty crawling under too many times.
Dear Kermit,
There are a couple of sensors down at E brake pump by the reservoir, one controls the light, the other engages the brake. You can buy them through GM parts with a VIN.
But also look at the linkage and cable to make sure there is not another problem.
I have a 2001 Dutch Star with a 300hp Cat diesel. I have 28k miles on it and I have sat for 3 weeks without starting it and I turned the key and it started then idled fine for about 30 seconds or so and then died. Now it just turns over with no attempt of starting. What is wrong with it?
Dear Rick,
I would check the fuel filter. Be sure to fill the new filter before putting it in.
I have a 2005 Winnebago Sightseer. Due to emission control in California I can't get the refueling hose into my gas receptacle. The "collar" on the gas station side doesn't clear the side of the coach at the gas intake location. Any ideas?
Dear Tom,
Modify your gas fill door.
1998 Dutch Star, the turn signals do not work, brake lights and hazard lights work.
Where is the turn signal fuse located or the flasher?
Dear David,
There is usually a small chassis fuse panel in one of the rear storage compartments, sometimes next to the batteries or inverter, and sometimes within the compartment of the shore power cord.
I have a 2001 Fleetwood Discovery. The engine brake light is coming on when I let off the gas and the engine decelerates at a quick pace. The light will go off when the speed gets down to less than 15mph. As long as I am giving it gas, the engine brake light does not come on.
Took it to RV parts and service here in Bay City - they thought it was the exhaust brake, it was not. Light still comes on and the engine still decelerates. Help!
Dear Sheri,
Sounds like the switch for the exhaust brake is not working and shutting off the brake. Or you need to go to an Allison shop to have the computer scanned and find out why it's getting a signal for exhaust brake and shifting down when you decelerate.
I have a 1998 Bounder that the water from the outside service has stopped. I do get a small flow with the water pump on but as soon as I turn the pump off the flow stops. I have checked the outside service and it is good. I have disconnected the hose and checked the small screen and it is clear.
Dear Stanley,
Replace your city water connection, the one way check valve is plugged.
I have burned out a second water pump on my '05 Fleetwood Pace Arrow. The replacement pump, the Shur flow "Extreme series" cautions that the red wire must be hooked up to the positive side. The pump comes with a red and black wire.
The motor home supplies power to the pump with a red with green stripe wire, and a white with red stripe wire. I don't know how to determine which is positive. Can you help me?
Dear Gary,
Use a test light on your supply wires to see which is hot or go to your water pump controller and see which wire is plugged onto the 12 volt post.
I have a 2000 Winnebago Chieftain. The problem I am having is that my chassis batteries are going dead when they are hooked up. They drain when the motor home sits idle and even when we are driving. I was wondering if you had any input on my problem.
Dear Sue,
If the battery is draining while you are driving you need to test the battery and the charging system.
I have a 1991 Chevy 454 motor home, National Seabreeze and it is running rich, any tips?
Dear Tony,
Try some Amsoil PI to clean up the fuel system, make sure the air cleaner is clean and unrestricted; check the oxygen sensor and mass air sensor.
I hooked my marine batteries backwards and blew them. Installed new ones correctly. I then noticed that my converter was not charging my interior lights on my Fleetwood Tioga, class C, 2001. I checked the fuses on converter box under the bed and they looked fine. So, I am at the limit of mine limited knowledge. Maybe the converter has never worked as my wife and I have never heard a humming sound of fan turning on and off!
Dear Jerry and Linda,
Hook the converter to AC power and see if you have 12 volt output on the DC lugs. You may have tripped a breaker between the converter and batteries.
Do the pins on the calipers drive in to remove them on a F53 1993?
Dear Jim,
Yes.
I have a 2001 Winnebago Adventurer and the air conditioner does work. Have found that there is not vacuum and the compressor will not turn on. Checked all fuses and relays and they are all good. Where is the vacuum pump located?
Dear Jay,
Diesel or gas? I haven't seen a diesel Adventurer. The gas unit gets vacuum from a reserve canister connected to a vacuum line off the intake manifold.
My parents have a 2000 Winnebago Chieftain, they were driving up I-77 in West Virginia going up a mountain and it quit going forward, it will go in reverse. Any idea?
Dear P.C.,
Sounds like they blew the transmission. They can check the fluid level, if it's full and will go backwards, but not forward; then I say the transmission needs to be replaced.
They can check the parking brake to make sure it's not locking up when they shift to a forward gear; but if it quit going up the mountains, it's probably the transmission.
1994 Itasca, Oshkosh chassis. Service brake light stays on after over heating brakes ,rear wheels slightly smoked front no smoke just hot, no visible leaks, no ABS plain hydraulic changed fluid it was almost black, indicating water in system at some time?
Disconnected battery, light still on, brakes seem to work well, going to replace pads, wondering about wire leading to fluid reservoir if it could be bad? Thinking about replacing master cylinder. Bendix don't know where to find one?
Any suggestions would be great.
Dear Ray,
The wire to the master cylinder is for low fluid level, you can ground that to see if it's the problem. The service light is usually on the hydraulic side from the hydraulic pump, you may have a broken belt on the pump. You can still get parts through Freightliner parts for your Oshkosh.
You might also check the oil level on the reservoir for the brake pump (Hydraulic).
I have a 1993 Bounder on a Ford chassis, 460 motor. It has the original belts and hoses and I want to replace them. Is this best done from the top down? If so is there a way to remove the base of the "doghouse"?
The top comes off with 2 screws but I can't see how the base is attached to the floor.
Dear Sam,
You can pull the carpet back and remove the cover (doghouse). You can change the belts from the bottom with a lot less effort.
I have a 1994 Winnebago Brave 31 ft. Chevy 454. I am having problems with my auxiliary batteries. My gauge in the coach say they are fully charged but when I try to start the generator it shuts everything down.
I also tested the batteries before I put them in and they were fully charged. If I put the power pack on the batteries the generator still will not start, if I hook up the power pack directly to the generator it fires right up. I am so confused!
Dear Bill,
Sounds like a bad ground between the gen set and frame.
We have a 1994 Allegro motor home with 110,000 miles. It misses and will backfire a couple of times going up any kind of incline, and has no acceleration on the incline.
We had a tune up but has not helped the problem. Could the fuel injector be the possible problem? And if not, any ideas?
Dear Bobie,
Did they replace the spark plug wires? Have you tested the fuel pressure and replaced the filter? Did anyone scan the computer for trouble codes?
Have a '93 Holiday Rambler, 28' class A. Sucked a valve. What are the hours just for the labor to remove and reinstall the engine?
P.S.good ole 454.
Dear Steve,
Depends on the shop and model of coach (driver's door or not door, removable grill or solid fiberglass cross section on front cap); a lot of variations, could be from 30 to 60 hours and be in line.
I have a 2000 Dolphin and I want to put new disc brake pads on the front wheels. Is there a certain size or manufacturer of pads that I need to look for, or can I go to AutoZone or some such store and get pads from them?
Dear Dennis,
You can go to most truck parts supply and get the pads. If you take the pads with you they can match them up.
Most of your Auto Zone and Advance parts stores only supply parts up to a one ton.
We have a 2006 Country Coach Inspire 360. We were hit by lightning and it messed up the energy management system circuit board located above all the breakers inside the coach.
We are trying to find who manufacturers this circuit board so we can buy one and get back to having AC.
Dear Bonnie,
I think they were using a Zantrex system. You can call Country Coach for parts.
I believe Southeast Power Systems (Orlando, Florida), is the dealer in your part of the country.
I'm a professional technician, and I have at the shop a 2002 Fleetwood Suncruiser on an F53 chassis. Customer complaint is no headlights, and no drl's. High beams work properly. I have schematics, but no component location. Dealers and Fleetwood have been no help.
Has good voltage from master switch, and also from the output of the multi-function switch.
My question is, do you have an idea on where the relay is located? Nothing is labeled in the cab or under the hood.
Dear John,
The relay should be with the distribution panel under the hood. If they have their Ford owner's manual the fuses and relays are identified under "fuses and relays".
Ford is good for using multiple fuses on the lighting system so check the fuse panel under the dash as well as the fuses in the distribution panel out front.
I have a 2000 National Tropical with Ford V10. Driving down the interstate and it quits running. I have had the fuel filter changed and now it's quit again. If you wait awhile it will start running again, then quit.
Any advice?
Dear Dean,
Have the fuel pump and ignition module checked.
I have a 1990 Fleetwood Southwind. It will not start, it has a Chevy motor it has power going to a solenoid on the fire wall above radiator but not going through the solenoid. There is one small wire in the center of the solenoid, I jump 12 volts to the center wire and the solenoid clicks. There is voltage on both side of solenoid now and it will start.
Where does the voltage come from on the center wire on the solenoid?
Dear Craig,
Emergency start button on the dash or the battery disconnect switch usually over the door on the Southwind.
We have a 1997 40 foot motor home. It has a Chevy chassis under it. My question is we thought the alternator went bad, we changed it and it still doesn't charge. It only has 30,000 miles on it.
The volt gauge in the dash says only about 11 volts when the engine is running. When we hit the boost button, I guess it switches to the other batteries the volt gauge goes up to 14 to 15 volts letting the alternator charge the starting battery, but once the boost button is released it goes back down to the 11 volts thus discharging the start battery, any ideas?
Dear BJ,
Check your battery isolator.
I own a 1991 Jamboree with a Ford E350 chassis, front brakes seem to be doing all of the work and are worn down after 3,000 miles of driving, rear anti lock brake warning light came on, any suggestions?
Dear Bill,
Sounds like maybe you need a real brake job. The front brakes should not have worn down in 3,000 miles even with the rear not working; so you have a problem to deal with on the front also. The rear wheel cylinders can rust up inside and keep the rear brakes from functioning. You could have an issue with a wheel sensor if you wore the brakes down in 3,000 miles.
1994 Ford Class C motor home E350 has a problem with passing California EVAC when I took it in to get it smogged. It passes every thing else.
I have changed both roll over valves, the hoses on the filler neck, and the O-ring on the fuel pump. It has a 50 gallon tank. It still will not pass. Do you have any ideas on what I can do?
Dear Marvin,
Check the fuel line evaporator canister, they could be contaminated or have a problem with the vacuum lines going to them. You might also try a new fuel cap and Amsoil P.I. fuel treatment.
I have a Country Coach 470 Allure and the cigarette lighter fuse blew, or it does not have power, where can I locate this fuse? Is it possible that it is paired up with something else?
Dear Marvin,
Yes, it's very possible that it paired up with a few items. The fuse will be on the coach side fuse panel.
Country Coach is good about having a separate fuse panel hid behind a panel someplace like in the back of a bedroom closet. Look around for an access panel.
I want to check my brake fluid levels for a 1996 Dutch Star motor home, gas powered, but I can't find the brake fluid tank. Where is it?
Dear Ray,
Ford or GM chassis?
GM: behind the driver's side left front wheel in engine compartment above frame rail forward and left of engine.
Ford: out front behind hood, driver's side.
I have a 1997 Fleetwood Bounder. The storage door where the hoses and electrical cords fell off the hinge. I had to remove the strut that normally keeps this door open because it looked like it was starting to bend.
Can you suggest how to fix this door? It won't stay hooked anymore and I have had to tape it shut to keep the door from falling off when I drove it home.
Dear Rose,
The door snaps in side of the track. It can be a little tricky to get it in position to snap back in the track. Take it by your RV repair shop, it shouldn't take them long at all to lock in back in the track. The door needs to be open about 3/4 of the way and then just bumped back in the track, but it has to be in the right position or it won't go in and will just fall off again.
I have a '95 Bounder with the Ford electronic 4 speed auto transmission. I have had a little problem with it going into gear properly. Once it is in, it's ok.
Yesterday, after driving about 15-20 miles, it started to sputter and the "overdrive off" light lit up and flashed. I pulled it to the side of the road for 10 minutes to let it cool off. I started the engine and drove another 1/2 mile home and it started again.
I let it sit an hour and backed it out of my driveway and turned it around without an issue. Is there any particular things to look for? I was thinking transmission cooler. Any thoughts?
Dear Matt,
Scan the computer and see what type of trouble code it set when the light started flashing. I have seen the wire located and looking normal going to the speed sensor causing that problem.
Just purchased a 1991 motor home Chevy P30 chassis. It has a 454 FI engine that ran like a top for 400 miles. I started it up one morning and let it run for a minute to warm up and all of a sudden it started pulsating at idle, and would die if you tried to rev the engine up.
I don't know how long it has been setting without being used but it only has 60,00 miles so it hasn't been used much.
I'm a bit of a mechanic so here's what I've done:
First I dumped 1 quart of Seafoam in the gas tank.
2nd. I changed the fuel filter, no improvement.
3rd. I changed the throttle position sensor and the idle air control valve, no improvement.
Checked for vacuum leak the starting fluid way, nothing.
Pulled the vacuum line off the map sensor and the engine smoothed out, stopped pulsating and would rev up, not real smooth but it doesn't die like before.
I replaced the map sensor, no improvement.
I don't know what to try next, any suggestions?
Dear Kenneth,
Do a fuel pressure test and check the fuel and check the fuel pressure regulator also.
I have a 1993 Fleetwood Bounder 34J with a Ford 460 chassis. On occasion, when idling after a complete warm-up, it will die and not restart for several hours. Coughs and sputters for a bit, but won't run. Waiting for several hours cures it completely; starts right up without missing a beat.
I smell fuel so my guess is that it is loading up for some reason but a friend said it might be vapor locking. It has happened three times in two years, always when it is hot outside and always when the generator is running. Other than that it runs sweet.
Any ideas?
Dear Donny,
It could be a fuel pump related issue. You need to test the fuel pressure under cranking when it won't start and check to see if there is power to the pump when it won't start to determine if it's the fuel pump causing the problem.
My band has a 1991 Fleetwood Southwind 30E Class-A.
There seems to be some sort of electrical problem. The gauges are all off, moving all over the place and registering the wrong mph and such.
Also, our electric step has started to just go up and down like it has a mind of its own.
What do you think the problem could be and how to go about solving it?
Dear Josh,
Sounds like a few problems here.
First, have the alternator tested for too much A/C output and check all grounds to the instrument cluster.
The step could have a problem with the door switch.
I own a 1992 Bounder with a Ford 460 Engine. I have owned it for 7 years and do all the service work my self. This year I have no headlights at all. The high beam indicator comes on and it does not go out if I press the dimmer switch. I cannot find a relay that may effect this. Ford says they do not have a listing for a relay for the 1992 F53 chassis. Any idea where I can begin?
Dear Gordon,
Head light switch.
May 27, 2009 Art of
Huntsville, Alabama writes regarding Winnebago Sightseer riding lower in
front
My 2002 Winnebago Sightseer rides 1 3/4" lower in the front, what is the best way to correct this problem?
I checked with Workhorse and they said it should not be carrying over 5500 lbs on the front axle and it isn't.
I have a reading light above the back of the driver's seat, it has no 12v to it,I can't tell from the on line electrical drawings where it is fused from?
Dear Art,
Check your dash light dimmer on the head light switch to see if it powers up your reading light.
You might try the Firestone Ryde Rite air helper springs to get a little lift in the front.
I have a 1992 Winnebago Chieftain. Upon leaving our last outing I noticed several things wrong at once. I had fan belt squealing on start up that seemed to subside after warm-up. As I drove off I noticed that my gauges stopped working, the transmission would only operate in 2nd gear and the fan belt continued to squeal at speeds of approximately 30mph (speedometer didn't work).
I found a blown fuse labeled "ALT". I replaced the fuse and the gauges worked again until I started the engine. The fuse blew again, I suspect its the alternator (I hope).
My question is, is the transmission problem related to the gauges not working, I.E. speedometer or automotive computer in op due to "ALT" fuse problem?
Dear Steve,
Fix the alternator and hope. It should correct the problem with the instrument cluster and possibly the transmission.
You might want to check a few more fuses to see if there might not be something else going on.
Problem with my 1991 Rexhall with a 454, runs fine when it's cool, when it's hot outside starts to run sluggish missing and some backfire. Pull over, let sit, runs good for a mile, problem starts again.
Dear Clint,
Scan the computer for trouble codes, could be a bad oxygen sensor. You might also want to run a fuel pressure test.
How do I hook up the three batteries of my 1992 Fleetwood Bounder> The engine will not start.
Dear Charles,
Are you talking about engaging the emergency start? Some of the older Fleetwood units used an automatic emergency start relay. Problem was if the batteries were weak enough, the switch wouldn't engage, so you might have to use jumper cables.
We are trying to change fuel pump on a 1991 Allegro Tiffin motor home with a P-90 Chevy chassis. Are looking for chassis schematic to attempt to locate exact position of fuel pump from inside the motor home to avoid having to drop the whole fuel tank. Can you tell us where we'd find such information?
Dear Gwen,
It's not available. The proper procedure is drop the tank.
I have a 1990 HolidayRambler motor home, 36'. I was pulling into the park and it died and wouldn't crank so I checked the fuses and found that the EMC fuse was blown so I replaced and it will crank and then it blows it again. Is there something I can look at?
Dear Shannon,
It could be a short in the computer. Hook a scanner to it and see what kinds of codes it's kicking out.
1991 Georgie Boy Cruise Master 30ft, Ford 460 Engine.
I pressed the horn button on the steering wheel to blow the horn. The horn stuck on. I pulled the wires off the horns under the hood. I could not find the horn relay.
After about 3 minutes I touched the wire to the horn and it did not sound. I plugged the horns back up and pressed the horn button, the horns stuck on again. I then unplugged them again.
My question: Where is the horn relay located and what is it's physical size?
Dear Roger,
The horn relay is probably mounted on the inside fire wall next to the driver's left foot. About a 2" metal can with a three wire fixed plug attached to it.
When running our motor home, why does fuel flood out the generator carburetor and fill the cylinders with fuel - creating a liquid lock?
Dear Chuck,
Sounds like someone tied into the wrong fuel line for the gen set. The generator should have its own designated fuel line, or the vent isn't working on the fuel tank and building too much pressure in the tank and releasing through the fuel supply for the generator.
I have a 1991 Four Winds Class C motor home and am having trouble starting the furnace, AC and refrigerator. It appears to be electrical and I have checked fuses and switches and they appear to be good. I am stumped.
Dear Jeff,
Sounds like you don't have 12 volt power. Check your batteries.
1997 Bounder (Ford chassis). Where is the turn signal flasher and what does it look like?
Dear Gene,
Look under the dash the instrument cluster raises up. But I am not sure if they are using a conventional flasher or a relay type flasher.
Get your Ford manual out and look under fuses and relays and the flasher will be identified there.
Recently I've lost power to my running and clearance lights. I was able to get them on when I brought power to the ICC switch on my dash.
I own a 1994 Newmar Kountry Star on a F-53 Ford chassis. All fuses check out ok, where do I look next?
Dear Jeff,
Headlight switch.
I have a 1991 Coachmen class B motor home. It's got a fiberglass cap on cut out van roof. The "rubber" seal has shrunk, it leaks. Do I have to remove roof and replace gasket, or can I use silicone and fill in the gaps?
Dear Isai,
Depends on size of gaps and severity of the deterioration of the rubber if it's worth changing or patching.
My signal and emergency lights do not work. If I take the flashers out then they work. What do the flashers do and do I need them?
Dear Bob,
The flasher opens and closes the circuit to create the blink; so yes, you need the flashers to have turn signals.
We have a 2004 Raptor RV. When we first plug into the electric, we hear a high pitch noise, also we get shocked if not wearing shoes. If generator running, it's okay.
Also, just bought new 1245cca battery because other battery wouldn't keep charged, now this one doing same thing. Could it be converter? And if so, can I do this myself, if so, how?
Dear Kathleen,
If the RV is shocking you when plugged in, get an electrical person to find the short before you get hurt or burn down the unit.
The converter shouldn't cause a short and if you're talking about a starting battery, the converter doesn't charge it.
1245cca for a house battery is a lot.
1999 Pinnacle 3390 Ford chassis. How do you release the fuel lines from the fuel filter? I release the clips but the lines will not pull from the filter.
Do I need to release pressure from the system somehow? Should they just pull off? They move slightly but will not remove.
Dear Jim,
Take the gas cap off to release pressure from the system.
You need a special release tool to push in the end of the line and release the spring so you can pull it off.
I'm experiencing an electrical problem with my 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow. I can only get power to the coach's interior lights/refrigerator/accessories with the engine running, or with the generator running. I cannot get power to the coach for lights/fridge/air conditioners, except for the recepticles/tv/mircowave by plugging the shore line into a 30A service. All fuses and GFI breakers are okay.
Fleetwood owner manual also states that there's a third fuse box located under the instrument panel. I have been unsuccessful in attempts to locate this fuse box.
Dear Scott,
I would start by charging the coach batteries and making sure the coach battery disconnect solenoid is engaging.
Have just purchased a 2003 25 foot Majestic Class C from Cruise Canada/America on a 350 Ford chassis. Do these vehicles need upgrading re. sway bars etc.? It did seem to require constant correcting at 50 mph.
Dear Hunter,
Yes, upgrade shocks and sway bars makes it a whole lot more comfortable to drive.
The Roll Gard is also a good choice for that unit.
I have a 2002 Rexhall Rexair built on a Ford chassis. When driving I hear, and sometimes feel, a "clunking" noise coming from the front drivers side. I've had this problem checked several times by Leals RVB in San Jose, California and I've been told that the front springs required lubrication and motor homes "just make noises".
The problem still exists and happens even if the road is level. One time after making a right turn the steering seemed to lock up and I had to hold the steering wheel to the right to keep the motor home moving straight until it seemed to release on its own, quite violently. Can you help shed some light on this issue?
Dear Tom,
The clunking could be in the shock or possibly a body support with a busted weld.
The steering issue is an inherent problem with the straight axle and leaf springs; a Tru Trac Bar can solve that problem for you.
I have a 1995 Southwind and the side window which is dual pane has fogged up. Is there a way to fix this problem or will the window have to be replaced? Parts for this age of motor home are hard to find.
Dear Roger,
The window will need to be replaced. Some glass shops can order and replace the glass and reuse your frame.
I have a 1993 Ford Four Winds and recently our interior lights stopped working on battery power. They only work when plugged in or on generator. I replaced the battery and checked the breaker to see if it was tripped (it was not). I read something about a battery disconnect switch but I have no idea where that is.
Dear Tom,
No, you will just have to do some testing to see if you turned off the switch or the solenoid went bad.
I own a 2005 Winnebago Journey 36G, Class A, diesel pusher. I have a problem with the rear slide out. It has a HWA hydraulic system with 1 cylinder actuation. When I store the motor home, the slide out creeps, first the bottom comes out (angled), then it's followed by the top. This creeping starts within a weeks time. After awhile I have to retract the slide out to avoid it hitting the wall in shop. Your informed response will be much appreciated.
Dear Erik,
You have a retract solenoid on the power unit that is bypassing. You can get the solenoids from HWH.
Where would I find the fuse panel containing the fuse for the transmission on a 1994 Dolphin 34D?
When you turn on the key a light on the dash illuminates that says "Do not shift" and the key pad for the transmission does not illuminate.
Someone said to check the fuse, however I can only find 2 fuse boxes, one near the driver's seat and one in the bedroom for the house items. Neither of them and a transmission fuse listed. There is a sticker on the battery box that says "fuses are behind rear panel", but I do not know which rear panel.
Dear Lana,
The transmission fuse will be hard wired to the chassis battery, very close to the battery. You also have a relay pack marked "Allison" on the outside of the pack with several relays inside.
I have a 1993 Bounder with a 454 engine. I can not find the fuel pump relay. Can you help me? I am getting a trouble code 54 (fuel pump\ relay circuit fault), when I scan the computer. And it turns over forever before it starts.
Dear Mike,
You should have a relay panel, driver's side under the dash. See if the instrument cluster won't lift up for access.
Where is the heater blower located in a Winnebago Adventurer?
Dear Donna,
Passenger side under the dash.
I just purchased a 1994 Four Winds, Ford E350. When I turn on the lights, the front running light work fine, but none of the rear running lights or back-up lights work at all. The blinkers were also not working, but I cleaned out all of the rust from the bulb sockets and now they work fine. I have checked all of the rear running lights bulbs and the back-up bulbs and they are good. I have also checked the fuses.
Dear Derrick,
Check the wiring going to the rear for voltage. Those light sockets go bad a lot.
Motor home is a 1999 Dolphin with V10 on a Ford chassis. Problem is: gear oil leaking from seals on both sides of the duals.
I had the seals replaced three times so far. What could be the cause? Improper gear oil weight? Overloaded? Need a new mechanic?
Dear Mike,
You need to tear it down and inspect it. It's unusual. I see an occasional seal leaking but I haven't heard of any repeat offenders on the Ford. There should be something obvious there. Make sure they are using a synthetic gear oil.
I own a 1992 37' Fleetwood Pace Arrow with 44K miles. The chassis is a Ford F53 with a tag axle and Mor/Ryde suspension.
Last spring I replaced the plates and rubber pads on the Mor/Ryde suspension as the pads had failed due to the weight of the heavy winter snow storms we had that year.
This winter I cleared the roof after every storm however I noticed this week that the rear is again beginning to sag putting an obvious strain on the new Mor/Ryde rubber pads.
I put the motor home up on jack stands today to take the strain off the suspension. Now I am thinking that the rear coil springs must be shot. I can't find any information on replacement coil springs.
Would I be better of to replace the coils springs or install some sort of helper springs?
Dear Bob,
Talk with Mor/Ryde, they should be able to help with new coils. The rubber springs you replaced last year are adjustable.
1996 Fleetwood Bounder with 460 Ford power train.
My chassis power keeps shutting off. I can be idling or driving down the road (which is really exciting), and the chassis circuit shuts off.
Battery and connections are new and tight. My house circuits work just fine, just no chassis power. I can disconnect the starter battery, hook it back up and power will return. It doesn't seem to be a heat problem, sometimes it quits right after starting.
I see there is 12v control center box which has a coil, circuit board, etc. How do I decide which part of the 12v center is failing if that is the problem?
Dear Jeffrey,
The power box should be labeled.
I would check the battery disconnect solenoid and look for over heated wire terminals at the main bulk head connector going through the fire wall at the ignition switch.
You might also look for an ignition relay in your owner's manual (Ford), under fuses and relays.
We have a 1997 Winnebago Adventurer Class A motor home with a Chevy 454 engine. While traveling, we lost our parking gear and emergency brake.
Where can we get replacement parts as our transmission tech is having a hard time finding a parking gear assembly part.
Dear Pat and Wes,
I bet your tech is having a hard time since they don't use a park in that transmission. It is a hydraulic parking brake on the rear of the transmission that engages when you shift into park.
Have your technician repair the parking brake and you will be ready to travel again.
I have a 2003 Hurricane with a 2002 F-53 chassis, Ford Triton V-10. It is our first and we bought it used from El Monte RV with 75,000 miles. The ride is horrible. I added the Mor-Ryde system to the front and the tires are in good condition. I upgraded the shocks to the Bilstein.
My question is, would adding a rear sway bar and steering stabilizer improve the ride? And which would you recommend?
Dear Mike,
Take a look at the Roll Gard. I don't think it would interfere with your Mor Ryde and it could stabilize and dampen the ride.
The sway bar in the rear will definitely improve the rocking.
I am thinking about installing the Load Lifter 5000 air bag on my 2004 Chinook RV with Ford E-350 chassis.
My understanding that the air bag mainly helps to level when carrying heavy load, also smooth out the ride.
Does it really "smooth out the ride" if you are not carrying heavy load, assuming you have air pressure set at min requirement?
What is your opinion about this?
Dear Matt,
I have to say yes. I have also found the Roll Gard to make a significant difference in the ride and handling on the E-350 and you don't have to check the air pressure on a regular basis.
I have a 2004 Expedition 38N Fleetwood motor home. 110 power is only 1/2 working. Running gen set everything works. I seem to have power to all fuses in three places in the motor home. I have reset all breakers and electric plugs that have a reset.
Where do you suggest looking next?
Dear Wayne,
Check the inverter breaker and out put.
I have a '98 Ford chassis Bounder. Windshield wipers will not work. I have checked the fuse and also changed the wiper motor. Any suggestions?
Dear Troy,
Check the switch and make sure you have power to the switch and check your grounds before replacing the switch. I don't think Ford uses a time delay module.
I have a 2004 Winnebago Journey with a Freightliner chassis. The voltage cage, both air pressure gauges and water temperature gauge are not working. I checked all fuses and circuit breakers out under hood and all seemed fine. Battery connections are cleaned. Was working last fall when parked. This Spring not working. Any suggestions of where to look?
Dear Jeff,
I would start by looking at the wiring behind the dash, it could be the ground.
Where can I find the serpentine belt size for a 1992 Southwind with a 460 motor? The inside belt broke and now I have a brake light on and it is overheating. Is the overheating problem due to the belt missing?
Dear Bruce,
I would say the belt is the cause for both problems.
Sounds like you have an Oshkosh chassis and you can call Freightliner parts and give them your VIN and get the belt.
I have a 1994 Southwind with Chevy chassis. The engine starts great and sounds good. The problem is if you turn on lights while engine is running the motor dies.
Dear Bruce,
I think I would check the back of the ignition switch for melted wires.
I have a 1992 Fleetwood Coronado 33' class A. I do not have any running lights or dash lights. I can only find one fuse panel under the hood but none of the fuses seem to be for the running lights.
I just tried a new lights switch and it still did not fix the problem. Is there a fuse panel I'm missing? Owner's manual is not very helpful.
Dear Walter,
Yes, it should be under the dash on the driver's side.
1998 class A motor home. Parking lights work on the front but not in the back. What could the problem be?
Dear Ray,
It could be as simple as a fuse or bulbs, maybe even a broken wire or ground; you will have to do a little trouble shooting.
I have a 2004 Fleetwood Southwind (36ft) that keeps blowing a fuse so that the room will no longer slide in or out ( LR slide). Fleetwood staff will not/or can not show me where this fuse is. I was told once that it is located behind the electric panel in the bed room but this appears to be screwed in so could it be behind this?
Dear Joyce,
Yes, sometimes you have to remove the panels to get to components, like slide out and water pump controllers.
Having trouble locating parts for a 1994 Ford F-53 motor home. Actually looking for a radiator. RV place close to us closed.
Dear Dawn,
Take your VIN to your local Ford parts and they can order it.
Emergency brake on 1992 Bounder 34': I recently rebuilt the emergency brake recently and set it but it still has a tendency to want to roll forward when parked. It will not roll backward, but holds firmly.
What is the proper way to adjust the brake so that it will set properly when hydraulics are engaged?
The emergency brake drum is located in the center of the chasis beneath the body on the frame near the transmission. It does have a spoon opening for manual adjustment. The brake engages when the transmission is placed in park and disengage when it is take out.
Dear Larry,
You have to adjust the shoes with the star wheel tight enough to lock up but leave it loose enough to not drag and over heat the transmission.
I normally adjust it with the drive shaft disconnected until the drum turns freely in neutral.
Make sure the shoes are in good condition first.
I have a 1994 Allegro motor home I need to find a new head light and blinker due to a small fender bender. On the head light it says it is German with a # 301-131092. I looked at the Audi 100 in the 1992 range and it seems to look close. Is there any crossover?
Dear Ron,
Call Allegro's customer service and they will tell you what head lamp they used.
I have a Chevy Winnebago Brave 1996, I am having problems with power getting to my water pump on a three switch circuit.
When I use any of the water pump switches the LED light on the control panel comes on but the pump does not operate, I have tested the pump hard wiring straight into the battery and it works, I have no circuit diagrams to understand how the system is wired. I have tested the circuit to the switch and I seem to be getting power there it seems to be the last bit of wiring, I am writing for advice on any possible solutions.
Dear Kevin,
Sounds like a bad water pump controller located in one of the compartments.
We apparently have a leak in our 1995 Dutch Star Class A motor coach. We just bought it a couple of weeks ago and there is no sign of any leak anywhere in the ceiling. But it rained 6 days ago and there were wet spots on the carpet beside the bed!
We thought it was the water tank or lines leaking because the tank is under the bed but it pretty much dried out and then rained again last night and the wet spots are there again. one spot is a "C" shape about 10"x4" and the other two are exactly the same circular shape about the size of a doorknob cutout right beside the "C" shaped area.
I know it doesn't sound possible but could there be a leak that is somehow soaking up through the carpet and pad?
Dear Deb,
Yes, it could be a window leaking or a hatch on the exterior sidewall; light, etc., and the water is running to that area and puddling.
Take a look outside to see if it's anything noticeable. You might have to lift the carpet and trace the stain back to the leak.
I have a 2002 Fleetwood Southwind with a Workhorse chassis. The converter/charger is charging the house batteries but not the cranking battery like it used to. I know there is a solenoid up front labeled "aux start/charging".
When they say "charging" does that mean power from the charger has to go through this solenoid to charge the cranking battery? Is this where I should start?
Dear Werner,
The converter charger is not supposed to charge the cranking battery.
I currently purchased a 1995 Fleetwood Flair and I cannot locate the circuit box. There are two air conditioning units; one's running, one's not, so I wanted to check the circuit box but can't locate that. Can you please help me with its location?
Dear Don,
No, but if you're plugged into 30 amp shore power only one air conditioner will work. There should be a switch to flip from the front air conditioner to the rear air conditioner.
Just purchased a 1997 Minnie Winnie motor home. With exception of motorized steps, no 12 volt power is available inside the coach when not hooked to any external power source. Batteries are good and, all fuses are good.
What other areas can I check for this problem?
Dear Dave,
Battery disconnect solenoid.
Trying to help a friend get his 1991 Eurocoach started. Has 460 Ford motor. Original owner had motor running but supposedly vehicle wouldn't move so they disconnected linkage on parking brake.
I put new battery in. But when key is turned to start, nothing happens. No clicking, nothing. Parking brake light is on. I was thinking that by him disconnecting the parking brake that it was like an automatic cut off for the ignition. Can you help me out?
Dear Nate,
No, look for a battery disconnect switch. Some of those Eurocoaches used a series of rocker switches on the dash panel over the dog house for the battery disconnect. You might want to check that.
It wouldn't be related to the emergency brake.
I have a digital instrument problem with a 2005 Itasca Sunova. The LDC on the trip and mileage instrument is fading and has lines running vertically which makes it impossible to read.
Dear Jim,
Contact Workhorse custom chassis about getting it sent in and repaired.
There is a reference in your owner's manual that you can use to try and reset it.
I just purchased a 2003 Dolphin LX by National. Has a Workhorse 8.1 and Allison 1000 transmission with 18,400 miles.
I recently drove it home from Florida to Iowa (1300 miles). There is a very strange noise (I believe a transmission noise), between 30 and 50 mph and appears to be only in third and fourth gears. It is a whine, howl, harmonic, kind of sound. If you accelerate rapidly or decelerate rapidly through the shifts it is hardly noticeable but normal driving in those speed ranges the sound is very pronounced. It seems to be louder with hot oil.
Fluid level is correct and fluid is original as I received it. Shift up and down shift sequence and timing seem to be normal. Noise is always the same sound but volume varies from time to time. Noise does not always start or stop at the same MPH, engine RPM doesn't seam to affect it much.
Any thoughts on this noise, has anyone ever experienced the same sound with the WKHorse/Allison setup?
Dear Doug,
First change out your spin-on transmission filter if it hasn't been done, it's over due.
But the noise sounds normal for that unit. They do whine and so forth at different speeds and on down shifts.
I have a 1990 Fleetwood Jamboree Ford F350 chassis that has a fuel gauge that doesn't work at all. The other gauges are working fine, so I'm guessing the instrument voltage regulator is OK. Any suggestions on repair?
Also, where could I locate the parts?
Dear Rick,
First, you need to determine if it's a gauge or fuel sending unit problem.
It might just be the float in the tank filling up with gas and reading empty all the time. The tank will have to be dropped, but you can get the float from NAPA or your local Ford dealer.
My 2005 Chevy chassis Four Winds 5000 doesn't charge the house battery when in transit.
With the battery disconnected and a VOM attached reading "volts DC", I get only 6.5 volts with the engine running. I have a battery isolator with a solenoid switch.
Could the isolator be allowing just this reduced voltage to get to the house battery?
The chassis battery stays charged via the alternator. No problem there.
Dear Doug,
Yes, the isolator could be allowing reduced voltage to the house battery.
If you have proper voltage going into the isolator and low voltage coming out, that's your problem. Some newer coaches are wired using an isolator relay that won't send power to the isolator until the chassis battery sees 13 volts; so you want to make sure the isolator is being energized.
I need to drain my fuel tank on my 1994 Pace Arrow, F53 Ford chassis. I don't have a drain plug or valve. I was told to disconnect the fuel line going into the fuel filter (I was also told you can't suck the gas out through the pump), attach a hose, and make the fuel pump run to empty the tank into a container.
How and where do I make the fuel pump run?
Dear Scott,
I am cautious on these type of instructions; you're playing with a lot of gas, you need to be in a well vented area and have plenty of cans available and make your hose long enough to get out from under the coach to fill the cans. Remove the fuel pump relay and jumper the battery terminal to the fuel pump.
We have a 1992 Tioga Arrow by Fleetwood 27 foot. We are trying to get the heat to work and the refrigerator to work. The fridge says "gas/electric" does that mean either or it will work on and there is gas?
The stove works finally found a switch that has to reset before it will allow gas to work for stove, is there something like this for the fridge and heater? The heater blower works but no heat.
Dear Dan,
Pick up a basic RV maintenance and repair guide book to explain the different systems and how they operate before spending a lot of money or time and making things worse.
We have a VHS video we can sell you that you can plug in the VCR in the coach and go through the basic operation for $20 (includes freight), that might solve your problems.
I have a 2006 Coachman Mirada 31 foot class A motor home on a Ford F-53 chassis.
What improvements could I make to enhance the stability and handling? It wanders due to the road, wind, and trucks passing.
Dear Ruben,
Rear auxiliary sway bar/new shocks/front and rear trac bar/Rollgard, front and rear. You might find the rear auxiliary sway bar and rear Rollgard to tighten it up significantly.
Electrical panel under hood of 1990 Pace Arrow 34L has five(5) relay slots. Appear to take a Bosch 0 332 ??? ??? 12v 20/30a 5 pin relay. They come in a SPST or SPDT. Have no idea what goes where. Two relays missing and the others are one SPDT and two SPST. I don't think that they are in the right spots, and don't want to start swapping around and shorting out something.
Some things are just not working right. The back of the panel just indicates relays with no explanation. Can you point me in the right direction?
Dear Jamie,
No, I am sorry it would take some time if the relays are in the wrong position to trouble shoot it and place them properly. All five slots were not used.
First, you have to identify what's not working to know if the relays are even related to it. Then you need to know what chassis (GM or Oshkosh), and then try to pin numbers on relays and wires to know what you're working on.
I have a 1999 Holiday Rambler Imperial Class A rig (diesel). I need to know what type and viscosity of rear gear oil required. I can not find it in the owner manual.
Dear Mike,
I would use the Amsoil Severe Gear 95w140 weight.
I have a 1990 36' Airstream Land Yacht old style P30 chassis.
454 Chevy gas engine runs fine, no misses, decent power. 48K charging and cooling system is working, ran 400 miles no problem like this. I would like to fix it for the new owner. We have a park model and land now.
Issue #1: Speedometer/odometer has not worked since I have owned it. I was told this probably a 2 piece mechanical cable setup with intermediate ratio box. Do you think it is a cable powered speedo/odometer? Which cable is the likely suspect? Could it be electrical since I have a yellow/orange warning light coming on about 5 minutes after running it? Could one problem be related to another?
Also my temperature gauge only get power and reads in the accessories position when in the running position it is dead. Is this a separate problem related to the warning light related to the speedometer?
Dear Gdebeers, 1.
If it's not an over drive transmission it's a cable. 2. It could be the
plastic gear in the transmission. 3. What is the light? 4. It could be
related to the light and not the speedometer.
If the cruise control works, that rules out the gear in the transmission and the rear cable. If they used an electric spee-o-head the problem could be the connections at the signal generator. I am assuming it's a non over drive transmission, but I don't want to go into a lot of detail because GM was the first to start using over drive transmissions right around 1990 or just there after. You might check for a loose wire on the temperature gauge at the cylinder head.
How to fix rear engine heat in the bedroom 1999 Winnebago Adventurer 33' full basement.
Can the heater line be replace as they have sprung a leak some where? I had to plug them at the front.
Dear Ray,
You will probably have to run new hoses from front to rear. Yes, it can be done; you might have to route the hoses differently to take some pain out of the job.
I'm trying to find the diagnostic connector to hook up Snap On Modis to a 1999 Fleetwood Bounder. I cannot find it? It is a Ford V-10 gas.
Dear Rod,
Look in the dog house front and left of the A/C compressor; or on the fire wall outside in front of the lower driver's area in the wiring harness.
Where is the fuel pump inertia switch (if it has one), and fuel pump relay on a 1992 Gulfstream Crown Regis with a Chevy 454?
Dear Vince,
I don't believe you have an inertia switch but you should have a relay in the panel next to the fuse panel (chassis).
I have a 1996 Allegro Bay Motor home 31ft.
I seem to have a water leak somewhere between the water tank and the water pump. I'm finding water leaking along the outside of the RV along the edges underneath (same side as the tank).
Normally the water pump only turns on when you use the faucet or shower. Even without use it's kicking on every 15 seconds, leading me to believe it's pulling water from somewhere.
How does the water line go from the left side of the RV where the tank is to the opposite side with the shower and pump? Do they normally run the line under the carpet? Is there schematics printed anywhere on the web that I can find?
Dear Todd,
Contact Allegro's customer service. Those guys will probably save you a bunch of time if you don't start exploring the plumbing first.
I have a 1996 24 foot Jamboree. I am going to visit a friend and park it in her side yard while I visit. I would like to hook up the electricity only to have TV and microwave while I am there.
She does not have a 3 prong hookup available. Is it possible to find an adaptable plug to reduce it down to a 2 prong or am I causing a major electrical error?
Dear Christina,
Yes, you can find a plug but you need to be sure your extension cord will handle the load and on a 15 amp circuit you will probably want everything else turned off while using the microwave.
Where is the access panel to the water heater in a 1999 Fleetwood Southwind motor home? I need to change the water pipes at the heater.
Dear Ben,
Usually right behind it or below it, you will probably have to crawl under the coach.
I have a 32' Independence on a Workhorse chassis. (8.1L V8). I have a hitch mounted carrier that holds my Yamaha Majesty scooter (400#).
I would like to also tow a boat. (wt 2500#, hitch weight 110#).
Question, is there a problem up grading my type III to a type IV to gain the additional hitch weight allowance? Additionally, can my motor home handle it?
Dear David,
I don't see a problem with it. You might get into some suspension upgrades if your over hang on the coach is limiting the amount of tongue weight you can handle. But, the upgrade would probably be something the coach could use now to make the handling more relaxing.
Do you know where I can find a chassis electrical wiring diagram for a 1990 Fleetwood Southwind? Specifically I am looking for information on the horn and cigarette lighter circuits.
Dear Dave,
John Deere or GM chassis? We might be able to talk Liz (webmaster) into printing them up for you for a small fee.
I own a 1999 Fleetwood Southwind 32v with a Ford chassis V10.
For the past three years, we have used the "Chassis Battery Disconnect" switch when parked for long periods of time. With the switch turned on, power is shut to the chassis battery thus eliminating the chance of a dead battery. The ignition switch is also shut down by the switch. You can not start the coach until you turn the switch on.
For some reason, this switch failed thus the motor home would not start. Repair shop replaced a circuit board loaded with fuses etc., in a box in the engine bay. The switch system now works where they say engine start (which it does), is supposed to happen even when you turn the switch on to cut power to the battery for long period sitting.
After sitting in my drive for a couple of days using their procedure of switching the disconnect switch on, I tried to turn on the motor home with negative results. No click, no lights, no nothing. I then tried the battery boost switch which never worked and the motor home started. Shop can not figure out why the motor home will not start normally. They called Fleetwood and Fleetwood said everything was hooked up and working as it should.
But as I sit here looking at my dead MH, something isn't right.
Dear Mark,
Check the maxi fuses and also your chassis battery voltage and chassis battery disconnect solenoid. If it starts when you hit the emergency start button then you know that the problem is from the chassis battery to the starter solenoid.
I am in a situation where I cannot afford my monthly motor home expenses. I owe $95,000 on my loan and my monthly RV expenses run me approximately $1200/month. My 2007 RV is valued at approximately $65,000, but have not received one inquiry.
I am seriously considering hiring a rental company to rent it out to help recover some of my expenses, but I am concerned with the long run outcome of doing this. I will save $230/month in storage fees. I estimate an annual earning of about $6300 (based on the assumption it will be rented for 8 weeks/year). Should I do it? Or will it hurt me financially in the long run because of the added wear and tear?
Dear Debbie,
Depends on the contract with the rental company and you.
If you're liable for all break downs, etc., it could end up being an expense.
I have several problems with my 1994 Fleetwood Flair 6.5 diesel pusher motor home. It is hard to start, when it starts it puts out blue-gray smoke for about 20 seconds, then clears up.
We were parked in a park and something blew the TV connection and antenna in the front, haven't been able to find anyone who knows what to do. My grandson stuck a pen down the cigarette lighter and haven't been able to find a fuse.
This coach rides worse than a wagon, haven't been able to find anyone including Firestone who could supply me with any type of air bag system or something to smooth out the ride.
Dear Nolan,
Wish you were in our area, we could help you out. Give me a call at my shop 888-471-9291 (9-5 eastern time zone), and I can suggest some help and ship you some parts, once we get a little more information on your unit.
Any good diesel shop should be able to fix the glow plug circuit and get it starting for you.
Just bought a 1992 Fleetwood Southwind, Chevy 454.
The odometer is digital and the mileage doesn't show. I pushed the button next to it assuming it was to show trip mileage, no change. The odometer shows 888,88,,. Motor home has been sitting for two years.
Could this be a fuse or is there like a reset?
Dear Dave,
You might have to do something different for an odometer.
You can try calling Fleetwood's customer service (phone number on our RV Manufacturers page at: http://www.rvadvice.com/rvmfgs.html).
There were problems with the chips used for the odometer and I don't have any source to help there.
We have a 1991 Pace Arrow. All of the marker lights and the tail lights suddenly stopped working. Where do we find the fuse for them?
Dear Cindy,
In the chassis fuse panel under the dash (driver's side), or behind the front hood cover in panel (driver's side).
I have a 1991 Pace Arrow with a 454 engine and 7KW generator. It is a 30 amp unit. How hard is it and is it feasible to change over to a 50 amp service? The purpose is to operate both air conditioners at the same time.
Dear Terry,
It's fairly difficult and can be expensive unless you can do it yourself. You will need a 50 amp shore power cord, a new transfer switch, new wiring between the transfer switch and breaker box and a 50 amp breaker box. Add it up and you can decide if it's feasible.
Depending on how the gen set is wired you might get lucky and not have to replace the breaker box.
A Pulse Air to cycle both A/C's is an alternative.
I have a 1987 31 foot class "A" Southwind motor home with a 454 Chevrolet (7.4 l) engine. Do you recommend pulling the engine through the top or front (grill section), or out the bottom after I take the transmission out. Because I can get debt and am equipped to do so if needed. I have worked on tractor trailers and locomotives for 53 years but never on these type writers and my grandson will be doing it so do not want to mislead him and I want to pay him by the hour (but he won't know it until he is done).
At 74 years of age I don't feel up to this any more but I love this little rig. I repainted it myself and had it all reupholstered two years ago.
Dear Pete,
If you have a driver door, pull the seat and steering wheel and go out the door (radiator or transmission doesn't have to be removed), or pull the grill and radiator and go through the front (slight possibility of body work).
On an '89 Fleetwood with a Ford chassis, what kind of brake system do they have? It's a 42 footer.
Dear Fred,
I can't remember on the '89 Ford chassis for a 42' coach. I am guessing it's probably a John Deere, which would be hydraulic brakes; but I also can't remember any '89 model Fleetwoods that were 42' long.
We bought this really nice 1993 Southwind 30' motor home. I can't find the outside cable hookup. I must be getting a little blind.
Dear Ken,
It should be in one of the storage compartments near your hookup, or on the side of the coach under a weather proof AC outlet cover. It's possible you don't have one.
We have a 1991 Fleetwood Southwind, with 454 Chevy engine. There are three belts on it. Serpentine plus 2. There are no numbers. We cannot find where to get an owner's manual to see if that will help track the numbers down. Parts stores keep trying to tell us that it is just one long belt.
We bought this, as is, so we have had to do a lot of work on it. The last thing we have to fix, besides the belts, is the generator. It tries to start. There is no sign of sparking. Any suggestions?
We are getting ready to go on a long trip and this is the final two things we have to get fixed. Any suggestions?
Dear Linda,
Find a parts store that will look up the belt for a motor home (not truck) or take your VIN to a Chevy parts outlet.
You might want to check the points on the gen set.
Would you please tell me where I refill the power steering fluid in a 1989 Southwind?
Dear John,
John Deere or Chevy chassis?
Look out front of the radiator. GM reservoir was normally on the driver's side of the radiator. John Deere reservoir was usually above the radiator.
I have a 1986 Pace Arrow motor home and the wipers and washer don't work. Where is the wiper relay and the fuse?
The fuse block has a spot for the wipers but no wiring goes to it. I assume they put it somewhere else on the motor home.
Dear Kip,
You shouldn't have a wiper relay and the wiper fuse should be in the chassis fuse panel.
2001 Itasca Suncruiser -Ford chassis with V10
The daytime running lights no longer work nor do the normal head lamps which I believe are the same lights.
When I turn on the high beams, all head lamps turn on. All the parking lights work fine as do the tail lights.
It almost seems that the problem is in the high beam switch. What do you think and how difficult is it to change this switch in the steering column?
Another strange thing is the wind shield wipers, that work fine until I use the washer switch and then they will not shut off. I have to stop, turn off the engine, then they work fine again.(Until I use the washer again).
Dear John,
I don't think the problem is in the turn signal switch. I think if you look you might find a relay box for the lights that could be your problem or a place to check before getting into the turn signal switch and it's usually the wiper motor that fails and won't turn off until you kill the power to it.
When I last had my 36' Bounder serviced, the tech said I needed to have my "slackers" lubed. What are they? And, how often should they be serviced?
Dear Wayne,
I am guessing he said sliders lubed, referring to the brakes. Because of the amount of time and condition of storage areas coaches are parked for and at.
I don't think you can put a mileage or time interval on it but it needs to be done on inspection when necessary.
I have a 27 Ft 1997 Rexhall Vision with a Ford 460. My problem is when I am driving down the freeway with the cruise control on I attempt to hit the brake and the system will not shut the cruise control off. The only way to turn the cruise off is to hit the off button on the steering wheel.
What do you think is going on?
Dear Daniel,
The cancellation switch. Ford had a recall on the switches and dealers were disconnecting them while waiting on parts. Make sure yours wasn't disconnected and forgotten about. You might want to contact a local Ford service center.
I'm trying to locate the master cylinder for the brakes on my 1998 Pace Arrow, it's 32 ft, with a Chevy 454 Vortec engine.
Dear Wayne,
Left front wheel well; you will see an access hole cut in the engine heat shield to reach the master cylinder cap.
I just purchased a 1991 Fleetwood Southwind with the 460 Ford with Oshkosh chassis. It starts up but it shows a brake light like the E-brake is on but I can't find any release. Where would this be nothing on left side and no foot peddle to engage either?
Dear Todd,
Some had a pull handle release and some were controlled by shifting the gear shift to "park". There is no "park" in the transmission. The E brake is hydraulic.
Look for a control valve on the lower part of the steering column in the left front wheel well or by the frame rail and gear shift linkage between the frame and transmission.
2005 Itasca 35N motor home, Ford F535 frame with Triton V-10, speedometer doesn't work but all other gauges do, accidentally dropped dash before problem. What should I be checking to fix it?
Dear Rich,
Fuse panel first. Then make sure it has a signal to the instrument panel before shipping the panel off for repairs.
I have a 1996 38' Holiday Rambler Endeavor. The driver side windshield wiper went past where it supposed to and quit. I stopped and moved it back to where it supposed to be. It worked for awhile and then quit again.
Also, there is a lot of steering drift. Hard to keep in the center of the road. Not a wind factor.
Dear Kenneth,
You might need a new wiper motor.
I would suggest Koni shocks to start both as an update and maintenance issue and the Roadmaster sway bars to improve your handling.
My brother has an 1999 Fleetwood Bounder S36 with the F53 Ford chassis, Triton V10. 36K miles. The speed control stopped working. Fuses are fine. Ford performed safety recall repair (harness). Speed control still not working. Any ideas?
Dear Bob,
You will just have to inspect cable, and test the servo.
You will probably need a trouble shooting guide to test it.
I have a 1998 Fleetwood Bounder. I cannot find the hydraulic reservoir for leveling jacks can you tell me where to start looking?
Dear Jerry,
Depends; gas or diesel? Look along the frame rails, you will find it. Some had access from the storage compartments.
Where do you find the 12v fuse box that controls the super slide on a 1992 Newmar Kountry Aire 37' Workhorse motor home?
I have checked all the fuses in the fuse box under the dash. These fuses apparently control the chasis only and not the coach.
I have also not been able to locate the converter either in this home. It has separate breakers for the 110/220 powered lights and appliances like the washer and dryer, microwave etc. It only has a few 110 lights, the rest are 12v.
Dear Beatrice,
It should be out front behind the grill; 1999 should be a GM chassis. Workhorse was not around back then.
I have a 1996 Ford class A motor home, recently I would drive for hours then all of a sudden go up a hill or grade the motor would spit, loose power, and sometime back fire when I put more pressure on the gas I could hardly make it the grade. After stopping for about 20 minutes the motor would run fine for a few more hours then it would happen again.
Dear Gord,
I would replace the fuel filter, add a good fuel treatment and cleaner to the fuel tank.
If it doesn't clean up, have the fuel pump tested. You might also scan the computer for trouble codes, if you got a "check engine" light.
What is your thought? Parked 1985 Winnie Chieftain and everything was working well, as I go through a check list when I shut down. Next morning attempted to start, negative results- loss of all power on chasis battery. Attempted switch to coach (B) negative results. Not a crank from either attempt. Did crank when I jumped starter from battery by-passing ignition. Headlamps-idiot lights-radio-wipers-anything from chassis battery is not working. Batteries are good. I have 12v to ignition switch on red wire. I have a switch for the radio to power from either the chasis or coach (B) but did not power radio. Again, when I shut down at night everything was working properly. I was told the solenoid on the starter could be the cause of all loss of power.
Dear Dennis,
I would look for a battery disconnect switch solenoid.
You might check for power at the starter solenoid; it's a possibility, and test the chassis battery voltage.
I have a 1990 Bounder class A motor home with a 454 Chevy motor and was told the inertia switch is burned out. Can you tell me where I can buy a new one?
Dear David,
You should be able to take the VIN to a local GM parts source and order it.
I have a 1991 P30 chassis, 7.4L Chevy, 16,000.
Two problems - speedo is buried at 120 mph, and after freeway travel and going slower, after getting fuel, etc., transmission shifts to higher gear far too soon for performance and efficiency.
Dear Big Daddy,
I believe you have the 4L-80 electronic transmission. You can scan the computer and see if you don't get a trouble code for the speed sensor. It could be the sensor, or a wiring issue.
You could disconnect the speedometer at the back of the instrument cluster and do a test drive to be sure the problem is not in the instrument panel and feeding backwards.
How do you fill the brake master cylinder in a 1990 Rexall Airex class A motor home, with a 460 Fuel Injected V8 motor? I can't seem to be able to find access. I also can't seem to be able to find an owner's manual or schematics. Any ideas?
Dear Rocky,
1990, I question if it's really a Ford or Oshkosh chassis?
The master cylinder could be in a different location. Oshkosh would be in the driver's side wheel well. Ford could be out front behind the hood up high on the driver's side. Both are filled from the top.
A basic RV maintenance and repair guide book might be your best source for help. Check out the selections on our RV Books page.
1998 Chevy Southwind
How do I adjust the parking brake?
Also, every time it rains my turn signals ,cruise control and A/C fan motor quit working.
Please let me know about the brakes as that is the most important for our safety.
Dear Scott,
There is a star wheel adjustment inside the drum like any other brake shoe. It's located on the rear of the transmission. Be sure not to adjust the shoes too tight.
I would look for water getting into the relay box under the hood.
We have a 2006 Ford 450 gas BT Cruiser and was wondering about adding a locking gas cap. I recently purchase one from a parts store however I am not sure if there is a special type of locking gas cap a person should have on this motor home, or will any type locking gas cap work on this coach as long as it screws in and the key works. Is there a requirement that it must be a pressure cap of some sort? Any suggestions?
Dear Tom,
Your locking gas cap should be compatible to the cap you remove. The parts store should be able to look up the application and get you the right cap. Just have them look up a cap for an E-350 Cut-away series.
I have a 1994 33' Fleetwood PaceArrow with a Ford 460 gas engine. On my first trip with it was 90 degrees F. out side and it ran great on the highway for hours, but when we pulled off the highway it sputtered and stalled and wouldn't start until the engine cooled. Could this be caused by having platinum plus spark plugs? What else could cause this? Would headers help, if so how can I find a inexpensive pair?
Dear Scott, I don't
think it was the spark plugs. I would change the fuel filter and use a
fuel additive to clean the fuel system before getting deep into it.
Headers are always a plus for your set up but the inexpensive headers can cause more problems then the money you saved. You might was to contact TTS in Compton, California and see if they have any old lingering kits in stock.
Where is the fuel filter on a 2004 Winnebago Adventurer with a Workhorse chasis located?
Dear Rob,
If it's on there, it should be along the inside frame rail near the left rear tire.
I have a 1998 Winnebago Itasca Suncruiser with a 460 Ford in it, that was build in 1997 does it have a OB1 or OB11 and where is the port?
Also, it has 5000 watt generator, can I run both AC's from it, right now it is setup to run the front or back from a switch, can I hook both together to run from 1 switch? If so, how to I do it?
Dear Don,
It should be an OB11. Connector will be somewhere between the inside of the engine cover next to the driver's foot to the left front fire wall in the wiring harness.
The 5,000 watt genset is not enough power for both air conditioning units.
I have a 34ft 1991 Bounder with a 454 cid and it will not start. There seems to be no power at all to the fuse box under the gauge pod on the dash. No outside lights, heater fan, etc.
I just bought this RV and I noticed after it was running for a while and we stopped and tried to start it back up again after gas it cranked slow like a bad starter or a weak battery. When I got home and parked it I tried to start it and it only clicked like I described above. I then noticed after trying to start it not only would it click but, I lost all power to the fuse box (under pod). I left it for several hours and came back home and noticed the marker lights were on. (because I left them on during the cranking attempt).
Something seemed to reset. I checked the only two batteries I know about in the front with my load tester and both checked out fine. In this process I also noticed the lights in the inside of the RV, front to back, would not work. I tried to power up the main and aux. switches which would normally allow me to turn on the lights inside the RV, and still did not work. I then found out that both solenoids were clicking, but after testing, found that the main one was not connecting the switched side to 12 volts (not working). I hooked up a 12 volt charger to the solenoid to confirm if the lights in the RV would turn on, and they did but still no power to the fuse box.
I still was not able to have any power to crank over or have any outside lights, heater fan, horn, etc.
Dear Bob,
Sounds like you're missing the chassis starting battery. You should have three batteries; two on the coach side and one for the chassis.
I would check the routing of the battery cables first, then check the battery disconnect switches.
I have a water leak, not visible to the naked eye, from the discharge of my fresh water tank feeding my sinks, showers, etc., somewhere inside the structure of my 1999 Bounder 36S unit.
What you do see is the water running from the walls of the exterior of the unit onto the ground between the basement compartment from the bathroom toilet to the rear wheel of the unit before the hot water heater. Inspection of the visible lines, next to the hot water heater in the basement or under the galley sink section show no visible leaks.
How do I get to the hidden lines from the toilet compartment to the water header to make the repair? Do I have to remove the exterior of the RV to get to the plumbing? I am currently on the road in Florida and need to get the repair fixed. I like to do it myself if possible.
Dear Glenn,
It's usually easiest to remove wall panels, false bottom in cabinets, etc., inside the motor home and compartments for access.
I have never heard of anyone removing the exterior for access to plumbing.
January 23, 2009 Phil
of Pico Rivera, California writes then re-writes regarding problems with
no electricity in 1999 Tioga
I have a 1999 Fleetwood Tioga, I have a problem with the house current, 120V, I can not get power to the 120V outlets except one over the kitchen sink, microwave and air conditioner work fine.
My question is, does this RV have a circuit breaker or fuse box for the 120V house current? And if so, where?
This happened due to an over load shutting down my fuse circuit from my home. This happened last year, but the power to the outlets on the RV came back after a few hours.
Dear Phil,
Yes, you have a circuit breaker box inside the motor home next to the 12 volt fuse panel with the power converter.
Also, check your GFI circuit in the bathroom.
Phil re-writes:
I have checked high and low on the 1999 Tioga and can not find the fuse box for the 12V or the 120V, can you please give me a clue on where it may be?
Pete replies:
Look for a metal looking door with louvers on the bottom and hinged in the center, mounted in a panel somewhere in the interior of the coach. It will have a plastic twist type release at the top and center of the door. The A/C breakers and 12 volt coach fuses will be in that distribution box.
There is a 12 volt chassis fuse panel next to the driver's left foot, under the dash, and one chassis fuse panel under the front hood.
I have a 1994 Georgie Boy diesel Cruise Air. I suddenly have no rear lights whatsoever. No tail lights, no brake lights, no signal lights, no hazards, no side running lights. All front lights work.
Dear Mike,
I would check the wiring in the rear, possibly the ground.
Sounds like too many lights out to be fuses, unless chewing critters got into the wiring harness.
I want to tow a bumper pull horse trailer with my 32 foot Gulfstream "Super C". The up-and-down motion caused by the rear overhang behind the axle is concerning. Is there a way to decrease the amount of pitch on the trailer?
Dear Ben,
Yes, you can use a drop receiver to correct the pitch. We can help you with getting the Rollgard on the rear of your Super C to help with the load.
We have several updates to improve the handling and bounce of your Super C. Call us toll free at: 888-471-9291
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