Gemini and Compass

[RDC54]

Originally Posted by Tom N3EQF

I am going by memory on this as I'm not in the RV to check it... The generator switch can (and should) be held in the STOP position for a few seconds to ensure fuel is sent before starting.

Tom N3EQF, do you know if this applies to propane generators? Or just gasoline generators?

[safari]

Originally Posted by RDC54

Tom N3EQF, do you know if this applies to propane generators? Or just gasoline generators?

It worked on my Gemini with a propane gen

[mountainsam]

I have never had to hold the stop button prior to starting our propane generator but I will try to do that before the next start. You would think the stop button would prevent fuel flow rather than produce it.

[RDC54]

I have a question for you Compass 23TR owners out there....

I was looking at the electrical diagram for my 23TR, and it says there are TWO 120 volt duplex outlets in the nightstand! For the life of me, I don’t recall ever seeing them. I am familiar with the USB charging port on the end of the slide, but I don’t recall seeing the outlets. The diagram shows one on either side, in the walls adjacent to the headboard.

My Compass is in storage, and this is driving me (more) crazy! Can anyone help me out?

[nmcmilla]

Originally Posted by RDC54

I have a question for you Compass 23TR owners out there....

I was looking at the electrical diagram for my 23TR, and it says there are TWO 120 volt duplex outlets in the nightstand! For the life of me, I don’t recall ever seeing them. I am familiar with the USB charging port on the end of the slide, but I don’t recall seeing the outlets. The diagram shows one on either side, in the walls adjacent to the headboard.

My Compass is in storage, and this is driving me (more) crazy! Can anyone help me out?

I definitely have an outlet on the passenger side of the bed at the headboard (as that is where I leave my phone charger plugged in while camping on shore power). It is hard to see as it is under the counter that runs along under the rear side window. I think I saw one on the driver's side too...
Nancy

[RDC54]

Originally Posted by nmcmilla

I definitely have an outlet on the passenger side of the bed at the headboard (as that is where I leave my phone charger plugged in while camping on shore power). It is hard to see as it is under the counter that runs along under the rear side window. I think I saw one on the driver's side too...
Nancy

Thanks, Nancy! That is excellent news for us! No more fighting over the USB ports😳😁👍

[nmcmilla]

Originally Posted by RDC54

Thanks, Nancy! That is excellent news for us! No more fighting over the USB ports😳😁👍

Ha,ha I guess you know that the USB ports charge even when you are not on shore power....You might still fight;-)

[mountainsam]

Nancy is correct except my duplex receptical is one the drivers side

[RDC54]

Originally Posted by nmcmilla

Ha,ha I guess you know that the USB ports charge even when you are not on shore power....You might still fight;-)

Well, not if I don’t share your information! LOL!!!!

[yukongrant]

Does anyone with at Compass/Gemini 23TR know the width of the screen door? I'm picking ours up in April. We have a big dog. And am looking at buying protector for the screen. Looking at Camco 43980 RV Aluminum Screen Door Standard Grille.

[safari]

Originally Posted by yukongrant

Does anyone with at Compass/Gemini 23TR know the width of the screen door? I'm picking ours up in April. We have a big dog. And am looking at buying protector for the screen. Looking at Camco 43980 RV Aluminum Screen Door Standard Grille.

23-1/2 edge to edge looks like some of that may go against the framing of the door. sorry I can not take a picture.

[yukongrant]

Thank you. Maybe I'll wait to make sure what I get will fit.

[mountainsam]

As Safari says, 23-1/2 door, actual screen without frameing is 20-1/2. Sorry the picture turned sideways.

http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1547607479


That screen grille looks like a good mode

[yukongrant]

Wow! People on this forum are the best! I think I'll order it. (It's on sale now.) Should fit like a glove.

[mountainsam]

[nmcmilla]

Hi, was out running the generator so took a look....and find my unit has duplex receptacles on both sides of headboard. Nancy

[mountainsam]

They cheated me, I only have one.

[nmcmilla]

Originally Posted by mountainsam

They cheated me, I only have one.

Haha, well I guess didn't check if they both work;-)

[mountainsam]

Thats one thing I think they planned well. I have never had a shortage of recepticals. Of course, I am limited to what I can take along that plugs in because of space.

[RDC54]

Originally Posted by vfrhugh

Follow up
Basically the DPF problem repeated itself on the way home. This time I took photos of the messages on the dash and used the location data to document the exact mileage of the symptoms as they occurred. Took her in with my 2,000 mile event log Tuesday. Picked up Friday and running great again. I had a another DPF soot accumulation code. The fix was to run a manual regeneration and reprogram the powertrain control module per a TSB for my vin#.

vfrhugh, I was re-reading the thread and saw your posts (#387 and #441) on your troubles with the diesel exhaust filter. We had the same problem last summer when on our first big trip with our then-new Compass 23TR. We were driving through Idaho, using cruise, 65 MPH, and got the warning "Exhaust Filter Overloaded" and "Drive to Clean". Continued driving did not clear the warning. Called the Ford dealer back home (none of the dealers in the area could get us in), and their suggestion was to keep driving. We finally had to stop for fuel, and turning off the ignition seemed to clear the warning. It returned once we were back on the highway. This happened several more times driving through Montana and North Dakota. On a whim, we decided to stop using cruise control, and didn't get another warning the rest of the way home!

Once we got home, we took it into the local Ford dealer, and they did a manual clean on the exhaust filter...for $299! Their best guess as to what caused the issue was that we weren't driving aggressively enough, and needed to accelerate more aggressively when on the highway. Not sure I buy that...


We haven't used cruise since, and haven't had any more issues with the "filter overloaded" warning coming on. Currently have about 7400 miles on our rig.

We are planning a spring trip, 2000+ miles, and would really like to use cruise control. Wondering if you (or any others) have had any further issues?