Cross country trip repairs

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Well, I made a winter trip from TN to CA over 2 weeks. Myself, wife, 2 kids and 2 dogs all made it safely. Surprisingly, I did not encounter any major issues that required repair. Below is some things I remember:
1-error blinks on LCI controller for both drop down bed and jacks. I believe they were 6 and 7. They happened sporadically throughout the trip when I bothered to check. Solution: I ignored them and just tried them both as normal and it all worked fine.
2-when connected to shore power and generator, the inverter showed 12.4 and as high as 12.9. The WFCO converter is possibly heading south. Solution: monitored house batteries more frequently and let the alternator charge during the long drives.
3-the drawers next to the hot furnace output cracked and one warped a bit. Solution: “engineered” a cardboard deflector that forced the air away from the drawers. Drawers function as normal.
4- I-30 in West TN caused a crack in the lower portion of the bathroom sliding door, down by the floor where the pin rides inside of it. Solution: placed a bag against the door when driving.

#2 is first on the list-matches the glide path for moving to lithium. #3 is next, but I do not hold much hope for finding matching drawers. But I do plan on creating a vent hose system that diverts that air away from the bedroom. There is about a 15 degree difference at the front of the coach where the kids are.

Anyway, I am pleased with the performance of my Windsport and am thankful for the POs diligence on upkeep.
 
Well, I made a winter trip from TN to CA over 2 weeks. Myself, wife, 2 kids and 2 dogs all made it safely. Surprisingly, I did not encounter any major issues that required repair. Below is some things I remember:
1-error blinks on LCI controller for both drop down bed and jacks. I believe they were 6 and 7. They happened sporadically throughout the trip when I bothered to check. Solution: I ignored them and just tried them both as normal and it all worked fine.
2-when connected to shore power and generator, the inverter showed 12.4 and as high as 12.9. The WFCO converter is possibly heading south. Solution: monitored house batteries more frequently and let the alternator charge during the long drives.
3-the drawers next to the hot furnace output cracked and one warped a bit. Solution: “engineered” a cardboard deflector that forced the air away from the drawers. Drawers function as normal.
4- I-30 in West TN caused a crack in the lower portion of the bathroom sliding door, down by the floor where the pin rides inside of it. Solution: placed a bag against the door when driving.

#2 is first on the list-matches the glide path for moving to lithium. #3 is next, but I do not hold much hope for finding matching drawers. But I do plan on creating a vent hose system that diverts that air away from the bedroom. There is about a 15 degree difference at the front of the coach where the kids are.

Anyway, I am pleased with the performance of my Windsport and am thankful for the POs diligence on upkeep.

Post a photo and dimensions for your drawers. I may be able to help. We ordered a 2022 Quantum JM31 because it was one of the few Class C and small Class A motorhomes we could find with a washer/dryer prep. The wife was adamant that she was not giving up her washer/dryer when we downsized the motorhome. I put the washer/dryer in myself and had to remove the drawers and slides that were there. I still have them and if they will work for you they are yours for free. Not sure where you are in Tennessee but you could send me a message using the "start a conversation" feature. That is a new name for "private message".
 

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