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RE: Itasca Horizon home style AC
Assume you are referring to BASEMENT AIR.
A reasonable system, but long out of production.
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wolfe10
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07/28/21 12:14pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: New TIP
Wow, some puzzling replies.
Since this is on the MEXICO section, a TIP is a Temporary Vehicle Importation Permit:
https://www.mexpro.com/mexico/vehicle-import-permit.html
Sorry, I don't have an answer to the OP's question, but it IS a very reasonable one.
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wolfe10
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07/26/21 02:24pm |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: BATTERIES PLUS BULBS
Guessing so, it's called the GEL setting.
So, your Caddy has a special setting for AGM batteries.
NO. Charging algorithms for AGM batteries are very close to those for wet cell batteries, NOT gel batteries.
And, if you don't have the optional battery temperature sensor for your inverter/charger, you will need to re-program it as seasons change. Said another way, a fully charged battery in below freezing conditions will be very unhappy at 90 degrees F (and visa versa).
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wolfe10
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07/26/21 12:14pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Breaks and 12V system
For voltage to go from "good" (i.e. over 12.8 VDC)to so low that neither the engine nor the electric brake boost would work doesn't sound like an alternator to me.
That assumes you were monitoring voltage.
More likely, there was a connection/fuse issue near the chassis battery. That would be more likely to result in voltage going from OK to doesn't work at all.
More insight on whether this WAS a sudden loss of 12 VDC or a gradual loss until voltage got so low that nothing running on 12 VDC would work would be enlightening.
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wolfe10
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07/25/21 12:07pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Norcold "C" code
What does your digital voltmeter read at the battery when this happens? At the connections at the back (outside) of the refrigerator when this happens?
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wolfe10
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07/25/21 08:09am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Electrical help adapter do/don't
Yup, with a 30 amp RV, the following adapters are a good idea, ALONG with the knowledge to know how that limits your use of 120 VAC electrical loads:
15 male to 30 female adapter-- limits max 120 VAC load to 15 amps.
50 amp male to 30 amp female-- the 30 amp breaker in your RV still limits your max 120 VAC load to 30 amps.
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wolfe10
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07/24/21 12:13pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: 50 Amp plugging into 30 amp service
I installed a separate circuit with 2x 20A plugs and with an extension cord can plug into a 20A pedestal plug along with the 30A pedestal plug. ie I have 30+20A available (3600+2400W) vs a 50A pedestal (12000W).
The extra circuit is primarly used for 2x ceramic heaters when it's cool.
Though there ARE some "work arounds" for those who are really electrically savvy, I don't see this as good advice for what the OP said:
"My kids, new to RVing.... "
A standard 30 amp male to 50 amp female is the "short answer".
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wolfe10
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07/24/21 11:36am |
Tech Issues
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RE: 50 Amp plugging into 30 amp service
They will just need the very standard 30 amp male to 50 amp female adapter.
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wolfe10
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07/24/21 11:10am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Fuel for Gassers
The only real "octane" issue is if filling up at high elevation where they are allowed to sell lower octane fuel and driving on it to lower elevations/mountains.
When filling in places in the mountains, we always read pump octane rating and put in the octane called for by our vehicle. It may NOT be their regular.
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wolfe10
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07/24/21 10:42am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Loss of power when driving
Signature says W-24, so GM 8.1 liter gasoline engine.
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wolfe10
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07/20/21 01:03pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Meter
Agree.
At around 205, you need to be looking at "Plan B" to keep the coolant temperature from continuing to rise.
Basically, find a gear where you are close to the high end of the engine's RPM range. Throttle position short of WOT. Said another way, if you floor it, you can still accelerate.
If pull out available, put transmission in neutral and engine RPM around 1,200. Unless you have a coolant leak causing the overheating, engine temperature will quickly return to thermostatic control.
If not able to pull over, before chancing an engine failure/derate, turn on dash heater to full hot and fan to high. Think of this as an auxiliary radiator. Better for you to be hot for a few minutes, than be stuck at the side of the road and with a significantly lightened wallet.
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wolfe10
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07/19/21 08:45am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Meter
If your engine is OE, not "modified", you do not need a EGT gauge. Cummins took care of insuring that it could not over-temp.
Absolutely if you have modified it, adding more fuel, you need one.
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wolfe10
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07/19/21 07:48am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Possible Canada boarder opening mid August
... “lots” of First Nations territorial lands were closed and has strict protocols in place...
Same in parts of the U.S.-- many pueblos in New Mexico are still closed to non-residents: https://nmroads.com/mapIndex.html?#
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wolfe10
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07/17/21 10:26am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: HR Neptune Air Compressor Info needed
Contact Cummins with your engine serial number.
Or Cummins on-line for your engine serial number.
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wolfe10
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07/16/21 03:08pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Approximate fuel milage of these 2 motorhomes?l
Here is our experience with 3 class A m-homes. I keep a log of fuel usage, and fuel mileage is averaged over several thousand miles for each. Fuel usage does include some generator run time:
33' gasser with 454 engine @ 16,000 lbs max - 8 mpg
35' gasser with V10 engine @ 22,000 lbs max - 7+ mgg
40' diesel with 400 HP Cat C9 @ 31,000 lbs max - 6.4 mpg
We may be a long way from guidance for the OP.
Pretty hard to compare an older (much lighter)coach with 5.9 liter Cummins B with a heavy 40' with 9 liter meeting much stiffer EPA requirements.
I promise you, a reasonably driven reasonably light coach with Cummins B can get 10 MPG on level and 9 in hills. Want to drive 70 MPH? NO WAY to get 10 MPG.
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wolfe10
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07/14/21 04:04pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Approximate fuel milage of these 2 motorhomes?l
We are choosing between 2 motorhomes and it is coming down to fuel mileage, does anyone know about how many mpg these 2 would get and would the difference be significant enough to make it the decision maker? Holiday rambler diesel 5.9 L or Fleetwood pacearrow gas Ford 460 both on 37 ft class a's. I know the diesel will get better fuel mileage but by how much? Thank you!
While I agree that MPG is not at the top of the "why to buy a coach" list, there WILL BE a significant difference in MPG between a Cummins B and the old Ford 460 in a heavy coach.
I would venture that the heavy gas coach (37') would use about 40% more fuel.
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wolfe10
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07/14/21 07:47am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 255 30m 22.5 tires
Do you mean 255/80R22.5 which is a Michelin only size.
If that is it, many are able to substitute 265/75R22.5 in other brands.
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wolfe10
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07/13/21 09:26am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Electrical issue
Yup, likely,the smoke has been let out of anything 120 VAC running before the breaker box melt down.
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wolfe10
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07/01/21 01:50pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: RV generator wont start
Certainly could be that there is a leak in the hose between tank and pump-- that could suck air but not enough PSI to leak fuel.
Verify you are over 1/3 tank of fuel, as the generator pick up is HIGHER than that for the engine. If lower than the generator pickup, you absolutely WILL suck air.
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wolfe10
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06/30/21 03:50pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Where is fuel leak on Onan Diesel Generator
We have to be missing something here.
Title says DIESEL Onan Generator.
And comments by others as well as OP are discussing carburetors/gasoline issues.
Please tell us exactly what generator you have. And, is the problem a fuel leak and/or a no start.
If no start, how far into the "run" cycle do you get:
Fuel pump clicks?
generator turns over at low or normal speed?
generator starts and runs or dies?
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wolfe10
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06/30/21 11:53am |
Tech Issues
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