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Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-23-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,413
Posted By Islandsmith
I ended up using a bit of glue and it kept the...

I ended up using a bit of glue and it kept the cover plate in place while not impacting functionality. Thanks for the link to the source!
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2022, 12:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,952
Posted By Islandsmith
Thanks Bob. It does have that feature but I don't...

Thanks Bob. It does have that feature but I don't use it for the external light.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-04-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,952
Posted By Islandsmith
Not quite, the awning lights stay on no matter...

Not quite, the awning lights stay on no matter what position the use/store switch is on. I did pull the light switch out and pull both wires off the switch. The lights stay ON! :ermm:

There is a...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-04-2022, 04:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,952
Posted By Islandsmith
I thought it was the Solenoid

The strangest thing happened. Got home from a trip and went to put the coach away but when I pushed the Store/Use button the lights did not go out. I was not hooked up to shore power. It was then I...
Forum: Thor Owner Classifieds Buy | Sell |Trade 07-06-2022, 03:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 636
Posted By Islandsmith
2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport 34J - Washington

Well cared for Windsport 34J Bunkhouse for sale. I've tried to price it on the lower end of what I see listed nationally but am open to offers. Lots of great extras and upgrades as you'd expect....
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2022, 05:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,413
Posted By Islandsmith
Exactly...but I'm being particular and want the...

Exactly...but I'm being particular and want the rocker to match the others. :whistling:

As others have said, the link Cakeman shared won't work as I need a 6 pole, 20amp switch. I was able to...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-31-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,413
Posted By Islandsmith
I removed the switch from the dash panel to see...

I removed the switch from the dash panel to see if there were any model numbers on the switch itself.

Carling Technologies
V8D1 with some other characters 1652 R

V8D1 is indeed the Contura V...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-29-2022, 02:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,413
Posted By Islandsmith
Replacement Dash Toggle Switch

I searched a bunch of different terms and couldn't find the answer to this. I hope I'm not the only one here that needs it but one of my dashboard toggle switches broke.

The plastic tabs for the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-02-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,338
Posted By Islandsmith
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-01-2021, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,338
Posted By Islandsmith
I've used that on my boat but not the RV. Does it...

I've used that on my boat but not the RV. Does it come in clear?
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 06-18-2021, 04:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 937
Posted By Islandsmith
Adding a picture for reference. A - the...

Adding a picture for reference.

A - the lead from the diode
B - battery negative

If the wire (A) is not connected to the battery there is 14V between A and B. If it is connected there is...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 06-18-2021, 04:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 937
Posted By Islandsmith
2013 Chevy Equinox Battery Dying

I've searched high and low. I've read a hundred threads. I'm lost.

Hoping someone can help me with a problem I’m having with my Chevrolet Equinox battery dying when I flat tow it. I have a charge...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-15-2021, 04:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,834
Posted By Islandsmith
I picked up a set of these but when I got home I...

I picked up a set of these but when I got home I found the J-hook was too wide for the connector on the blade. I need to find something that fits the wider J-Hook wiper arms.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-07-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,545
Posted By Islandsmith
Still haven't found a solution to try and glue...

Still haven't found a solution to try and glue that part back in. I did try some "super glue" but it didn't stick. Am thinking 2 part epoxy but I don't think that will adhere to the plastic. Maybe if...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 03-20-2021, 09:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,497
Posted By Islandsmith
The short answer is the E450 is a stripped...

The short answer is the E450 is a stripped chassis commercial truck that has a front cab with doors. The F53 is purpose-built for RV construction.

F53...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 03-10-2021, 04:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,910
Posted By Islandsmith
I should have just said "I have appropriate...

I should have just said "I have appropriate voltage". Just checked and I have 14.4V at the 7pin plug. I will verify that I am also getting that to the battery.

I did NOT use a diode.
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 03-10-2021, 01:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,910
Posted By Islandsmith
I tried this setup but have been unsuccessful. I...

I tried this setup but have been unsuccessful. I show 12V at the 7pin connector on the RV and have run a 12G wire from the center pole of the 6pin connector on the toad side through a fuse to the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-23-2021, 02:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,932
Posted By Islandsmith
I found this video on the workings of the system...

I found this video on the workings of the system - might be useful for people who are trying to blindly pull things apart. I found it very useful to see things working in the raw.

Schwintek System...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-22-2021, 12:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 801
Posted By Islandsmith
Can we talk LUBRICANTS?

Spring is coming and ski season is ending. I'm going to be doing a MASSIVE spring cleaning to make sure all of the road-grime, chemicals and effects of harsh winter weather are washed away before we...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-16-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,800
Posted By Islandsmith
Thanks for that info, do you happen to know what...

Thanks for that info, do you happen to know what model you purchased? The closest thing they list is priced at $190. Hotpoint 2.7C. Ft....
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-16-2021, 04:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,800
Posted By Islandsmith
After watching the video I ordered the starter...

After watching the video I ordered the starter relay. Will report back once it arrives and is installed.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-16-2021, 03:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,800
Posted By Islandsmith
External Kitchen Fridge Failure

I have the external kitchen in my Windsport 34J and the little refreshment fridge back there seems to have stopped working. Now I don't know squat about refrigerators and from what I can tell a...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 02-13-2021, 01:02 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,497
Posted By Islandsmith
The CHF did a lot for my handling but the number...

The CHF did a lot for my handling but the number one thing was to set my tire pressure correctly. When I got the rig it came with tire pressure set to MAX. After weighing and checking with the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-13-2021, 12:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,139
Posted By Islandsmith
Install was easy. The wires on these aftermarket...

Install was easy. The wires on these aftermarket units are 100% better quality than what came from the factory.

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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-11-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 28,896
Posted By Islandsmith
I've encountered this error a couple of times and...

I've encountered this error a couple of times and used this method. Both times I had battery issues that left me with low voltage. Not sure if that is related but I found it coincidental.
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