Forum: Modifications and Updates
08-11-2020, 04:31 PM
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
08-11-2020, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 41
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In the three years I have owned my ACE 30.2 I...
In the three years I have owned my ACE 30.2 I have spent enough time correcting questionable factory workmanship to know that anything I do, as a former heavy duty truck and utility equipment...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
08-07-2020, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,290
Decisions, Decisions
After some research over the last couple of days, I've decide to take the advice offered by Duckface's friend's dad and go big. So, I'm probably going with a 15K non-ducted unit. The unit I have in...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
08-06-2020, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,290
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
08-06-2020, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,290
Second A/C
Greetings,
My 2016 30.2 has a Coleman Mach 15,000 btu A/C unit. On a recent trip to Tybee Island Ga. we found ourselves in a full sun campsite. With outside temps in the mid to upper 90's the A/C...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
07-02-2020, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,835
Installed the new relay and replaced the wire...
Installed the new relay and replaced the wire nuts with Wago 221 lever nuts. Happy to report that I have hot water again and peace of mind knowing that the Wago nuts are in place. Thanks to everyone...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-29-2020, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,835
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-29-2020, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,835
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-28-2020, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,835
Hot Water Heater Wiring Issues
Getting ready for a trip Tybee Island in July and found that my hot water heater is no longer making hot water. Started with the basics, checked the breaker and the 2 amp fuse on the control module....
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-27-2020, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-26-2020, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
I purchased a new B.I.R.D. from M&M RV...
I purchased a new B.I.R.D. from M&M RV Electronics. After I installed it the trigger wire to the Trombetta relay was not hot, so I was happy. However, after a while I checked the relay and it was...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-15-2020, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-15-2020, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
So, I think I may have a Baaad BIRD! Checked...
So, I think I may have a Baaad BIRD! Checked voltage readings at house and chassis batteries, with ignition off and shore power disconnected, with 12.90 and 12.75 volts respectively. Above 13.1 volts...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-15-2020, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-15-2020, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
I followed Ted's suggestion and unplugged from...
I followed Ted's suggestion and unplugged from shore power and still having same issue. I pulled the Emergency Start switch from the dash and disconnected the yellow and yellow/blacker tracer wires...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-13-2020, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-13-2020, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
This morning I went out with my multimeter and...
This morning I went out with my multimeter and checked the solenoid. Last night I disconnected the positive lead from the house batteries and after awhile the solenoid cooled down. So, with that lead...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-12-2020, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
So, I replaced the chassis battery and ditched...
So, I replaced the chassis battery and ditched the two 12v deep cycle group 27 house batteries for four 6 volts in series/parallel. Unfortunately, the trombetta solenoid still engages and gets hot. I...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
06-06-2020, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 956
Satellite TV
Planning on using my RV more this summer. With grandkids etc TV and computer reception is important. Been thinking about looking into Dish etc. Have read that some are having trouble hooking up. Can...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-01-2020, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
Thanks Guys! I wonder. I removed the chassis...
Thanks Guys! I wonder. I removed the chassis battery because it went dead over the winter and possibly froze (won't take a charge). Could the absence of the chassis battery cause the solenoid to...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
05-31-2020, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
Electrical Component ID
Greetings,
My rig is a 2016 ACE 30.2.
Can anyone identify the electrical components in the attached photo. I'm more interested in round solenoid looking unit as it is warm to the touch, with...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
08-05-2019, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,570
Rear Track Bar Photos
The former owner had a steering damper installed on my 2016 ACE 30.1. After driving it home to Long Island from north of Harrisburg PA and experiencing the effects of cross winds and tractor-trailers...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello
10-27-2018, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 402
Southbound
Greetings from Long Island, New York. Having spent our married life and raising three daughters on "The Island", Irene and I are finally ready to retire and see a bit of this great country of ours.
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Forum: Thor Owner Classifieds Archive
10-27-2018, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,556
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Forum: Thor Owner Classifieds Archive
10-08-2018, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 562
RoadMaster Double Fuse Bypass Harness $65.00
If you have to pull fuses every time you hook up the toad, this item item is for you. This is a brand new RoadMaster, FuseMaster #76512 fuse bypass harness with two 20 amp fuses and switch that...
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