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RE: Lance 2001 920 truck camper
Generic 01 lance diagram
https://i.imgur.com/UUVG2Kf.jpg width=800
Likely not too helpful, doesnt show wire routing but shows daisy chain wiring mentioned, Physical routing on ours, not a lance, but cross over left to right in water tank box. On ours there's an AC junction box inside water tank box and also in one of the seat boxes, just pointing out there may be connections at other than receptacles.
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AnEv942
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12/21/21 09:31am |
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RE: 2003 Lance 845 rear bumper damaged
Not a Lance but removing our bumper would be quite involved.
Doubtful this will help, but on off chance similar how ours is attached.
Bumper is bolted at both ends and across top to under side of floor.
Top of bumper has flange across, and ends that fold back along sides of camper rear wings.
I have some wiring going thru, lower jack brackets and muffler bracket that went thru side.
Trim on rear wall that would need to be removed
Top flange
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-Htvcnw8/0/7942a893/O/bump2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-rkCwG3D/0/dfdf6ed1/O/bump3.jpg
Looking up from underneath at rear top flange bolted to floor/frame, several bolts
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-t2KML82/0/9b3ca45e/O/bump5.jpg
On ours rear holding tank cover would need removal for access
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-Fkdd8zp/0/9de11b76/O/bump6.jpg
This was taken while doing right rear wing wall repairs but shows bumper side wings
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-MCCrfmm/0/08bc2f67/O/bump1.jpg
And from behind (after repairs)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-b86sXLs/0/2cb9bd4a/O/bump4.jpg
Again while doing other repairs but shows left bumper side behind camper wall.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-B4z9wpL/0/702259ff/O/bump7.jpg
How similar your is, if at all, I don't know. Other than removal of our tank cover to expose, believe I could access all the bolts. Need to securely support while unbolting. What I'd need to look at, not having removed, is if any interbolting/ of rear holding tank. Its close and might be some interferance or shared bolting.
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AnEv942
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11/28/21 09:56am |
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RE: range hood exhaust fan?
The DC controller linked is only rated at 1 amp max. Not positive I remember correctly but seems our little can motor draws 1 1 /2+ amps. Just verify
The motor linked as what you have, looks like an AC motor?
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AnEv942
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11/24/21 02:36pm |
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RE: range hood exhaust fan?
YES, adding a PWM controller is about the best for reducing fan speed & noise and still maintain enough air flow to evacuate. I replaced our 18 year old motor and blade which was slightly quieter but it was adding the variable speed controller that made it not so atrocious.
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AnEv942
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11/24/21 09:05am |
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RE: Cirrus 920 bath sink issues
Don't think there are many Cirrus owners here, curious I did a search and only found reference about the sink issue on a face book group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1537597943207839/
Did find a lengthy review of a couple that full time in a cirrus mentioning the sink issue ( and the face book group).
https://www.truckcamperadventure.com/living-in-a-cirrus-820-the-good-the-bad-and-the-unexpected/
I'll cut out of context
"...Have you had any problems with the camper?...
Lonnie: Only a few. One of the major design flaws is the fold-up bathroom sink. We appreciate the idea behind a fold-up sink, but the sink does not drain properly, sometimes not at all. If there is a bit of water left in the bowl and you fold it up, the water leaks out of the bottom, all over the place. It’s a mess. There’s a Facebook group for Cirrus owners and we all have the same issue. One brave soul took his sink off of the wall to investigate, finding very insufficient plumbing. First, there is no P-trap. On top of that, the drain line measures just 3/4-inch and drains upward. It’s no wonder it doesn’t work! Our next major project is to re-do the bathroom, starting with ripping out that sink and opting for a small corner sink..."
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01 Ford F250 4x4 DRW Diesel, 01 Elkhorn 9U
https://i.imgur.com/XPxpfS8.jpg
Our camper projects page
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AnEv942
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11/22/21 07:13pm |
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RE: Big Foot Truck Camper NO taillights. Any ideas?
Owners manual for truck better source but...
There are fuses in both cab (#6 20A controls relay) and engine bay (#9 20A) fuse boxes related to trailer tow turn/stop. There are also couple of relays.
Why (if blown) could be numerous causes.
Left and right turn/brake separate wires..
edit said you checked fuses
So checking receptacles would be next. Noted you have bed plug so check bumper plug too. Not clear on camper, do the taillight park lights within work, backup?
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AnEv942
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11/16/21 02:22pm |
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RE: Signature picture
That's what I got originally- path to picture couldn't be found. Possibly if directory path restored picture would have reappeared (if I hadnt already deleted trying to restore).
Since I cant upload, I assume to same directory- should have waited it out.
Noted, though seems a lot less sig pics in threads, some still show?
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AnEv942
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11/14/21 06:29pm |
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Signature picture
Noted my sig picture missing, went to my preferences and it showed no picture selected ( but show option to delete current picture). Tried to add new picture but got error
"The following problems were encountered while processing your request:
> An unexpected error has occurred. Please try again. "
Tried deleting old pic then add new (same picture different name), same error?
edit playing with options...
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01 Ford F250 4x4 DRW Diesel, 01 Elkhorn 9U
https://i.imgur.com/XPxpfS8.jpg
Our camper projects page
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AnEv942
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11/11/21 08:34am |
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RE: waterfilter for eagle cap 1165
Only reference I saw was in the brochure for that year, nothing in the owners manual. If you received all the documentation with camper might have something for the faucet and/or filter that was used. If there's a loose 1/4" line it may have had drinking water faucet. Generally the filter is tapped off cold line from main faucet, housing mounted under sink. Assume you have an extra hole on sink...
There are many companies that sell complete kits with faucet, filter & housing, necessary fittings to install- under $100. Nothing camper brand specific that would be required to add filter/faucet. If cold main is already tapped with valve one less step.
Curious why someone would remove unless you have whole house filtration.
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AnEv942
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11/11/21 08:04am |
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RE: Putting some glide in the ride….
You might consider researching/adding 'ping' tanks to your air system. Older thread that motivated me 10 years ago. https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25534281.cfm
They increase the compressible volume without affecting the support. Though I've never been in camper, on the road driving, night & day difference in response to road conditions.
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AnEv942
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10/11/21 08:39am |
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RE: Need your help, ideas
We also used the EZ step for few years. The 12" height made it much easier for Margaret to get in. The retrieval not so much, I'd just wait for her to get in the pick up the step and store behind my seat. On unlevel ground you need to pay attention, especially getting out...
I might suggest what we finally did, but its not an inexpensive solution. Installed Amp-Research power running boards. When deployed they split the distance and fold out lower than most fixed running boards. Top of step height when out is 12", tread is about 6" wide so very secure. Our door sill is ~28". Standing on step you can almost fall in. Even my 90 year old mom is able to get in.
I installed so saved a bit but to Margaret they are worth every penny.
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AnEv942
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10/07/21 07:02pm |
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RE: What did you do to your truck today?
Got ID lights installed in Grill.. thanks for the suggestion Bedlam
What’s the purpose? Are you thinking someone can’t see your headlights and running lights?
https://one.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/standards/conspicuity/TBMpstr.html
Our new replacement roof does not have cab lights, so truck no longer legal. Truck is over 80" wide (exclusive of mirrors) so cab lights like on your F450 are legally required. Reluctant to replace due to drilling new roof though likely will at some point. This, placing ID lights into grill, was an easy interim token effort to satisfy requirement temporarily. I doubt, being a pickup, I'd ever get cited for lack of ID/clearance lights but where I can I try to be within the
laws.
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AnEv942
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09/25/21 08:00pm |
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RE: What did you do to your truck today?
Ya, like the J. Geils Band song "Rust Stinks" :D..
Got ID lights installed in Grill.. thanks for the suggestion Bedlam
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/Truck/i-xXJnnnm/0/2169a165/O/idlightg.jpg height=446 width=640
Jury's still out, functional but unsure. Looks a bit like the **** magnet left on going thru Pep Boys.
Do serve purpose at least for awhile.
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/Truck/i-cj6CDVM/0/0c108aee/O/idlightk.jpg height=480 width=640
Found another option for cab lights without drilling or wiring. Caboveramerica.com makes lights that don't require
drilling or wiring. Remote controlled, Solar charged battery powered cab lights. Pretty slick.
But they are really expensive.
Camper has ID lights and truck cab lights are switched off because of reflection so battery lights not receiving
charge wouldn't be an issue.
Hard to justify 10X the cost and I have a new set of cab lights on hand. Maybe after paint has cured awhile,
unless these grow on me, install them on cab.
The grill lights would probably look OK in-conjunction with cab lights. Things that could be done...
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AnEv942
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09/25/21 09:39am |
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RE: Downside to lower CO alarm?
LOL
be the 1st to admit to being a bit slow, read 3 times before :S
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AnEv942
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09/24/21 10:06pm |
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RE: What did you do to your truck today?
Ya know...that would be simple- worst case might not satisfy letter of law (mounted high as practical) but at least postpone drilling holes in roof.
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AnEv942
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09/19/21 11:51am |
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RE: What did you do to your truck today?
Got truck back from body shop that installed new roof skin.
Spent good part of the day reinstalling interior I had removed (headliner, visors, trim etc).
Another day rewiring, CB, custom interior light that controls exterior 3rd brake light functions, GPS ant etc. I have a lot of funny wiring.
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/Truck/i-bFVjQ6J/0/93dc6ec8/O/roof2.jpg width=640 height=480
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/Truck/i-NZWqgWx/0/e27f19ee/O/roof1.jpg width=640 height=480
Gosh- why is it leaking? Even heavy fog water dripping inside. Outside of the window rubber all that was visible was the bubbled paint.
Knew I had problem but extent surprised me.
Pretty sure cause, other than being a block from the Pacific, was bad glass replacement (scratched) few years ago.
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/Truck/i-Lq4NC2q/0/31a73b30/O/roof3.jpg width=640 height=480
I really wanted to attempt repair and if anyplace other than windshield would have.
However once I seen the required drilling of 100+ spot welds glad I had it done. 4 days in the shop-done, likely I'd still be drilling:)
Probably spend a few hours today putting all my 'stuff' back in the truck.
Quandary now is clearance/ID marker lights.
Truck is over 80" wide so required but really don't want to drill 15 holes in new roof.
Didn't have issue with them on original install but just don't want to do again.
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AnEv942
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09/19/21 10:09am |
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RE: Camper Battery Charging Issue
Sounds like battery dumped a cell, (or no water).
Couple of times this has happened to me, one of the batteries dumping cell. As it cant take or hold a full charge fools charger (solar and/or converter) into delivering charge. continuously.
most places that sell batteries can test
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AnEv942
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09/10/21 06:22pm |
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RE: Center of gravity
I also read EC 950 designed for long bed, but- so is the Fleetwood Caribou 9N?
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AnEv942
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08/25/21 05:12pm |
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RE: Help, 2003 Arctic Fox fridge isn’t staying cool when on DC
That has been our experience, fridge will start to warm on extended run time on DC. Mostly due to the 12v heater is less wattage so less btu than gas or AC.
Traveling generally hasn't been an issue once the DC charge is resolved, but will run warmer as the day progresses, especially as outside temps rise. But have never lost food due to temps, once stopped returning to gas or shore brings temps down.
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AnEv942
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08/21/21 02:15pm |
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RE: What did you do to your Camper Today?
Though our gen does run AC, if anything else on it can bog gen so should help with that. Make unplanned repair an upgrade, hopefully
What did you end up doing??
Ordered replacement 50/5 uF start capacitor, temporarily transferred wires from old cap to new one to verify that was the problem and AC started up like new, both fan & compressor. Fixed!
So removed the tin box that holds cap & took to shop. Slight modification to it to fit new capacitor and also add a CSR U1 5-2-1 compressor saver (cap).
While the replacement start capacitor fixed the Air Conditioner, the addition of the 5-2-1 cap just amazes me. When the compressor kicks in there's virtually no loading of the generator. No real audible indication that compressor has even started, it just starts cooling. I don't have means to test load but Gen doesn't grunt for a few seconds, no loud hum from AC while compressor tries to start..
Replacement start cap $20, 5-2-1 cap $38.
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AnEv942
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08/17/21 09:32am |
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