Liam
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And Doc Jim, be sure after installation that you reprogram the battery charging protocol to the voltages called for by the manufacturer because the best battery life comes from using those values.
Each type of inverter and associated remote panel has a different way of complying with those charging voltages for the three phases. Some require you to set dip switches on the rear of the panel, others can be programmed from the remote panel, some have temperature compensation so you need the sensor in position. The point is make sure you have the inverter manuals available and if not that you can access them on line.
Some that have auto strart may permit you to select the values for initiating the generator auto-start. That is where your use of the coach may be a factor in that setting. If you can it is better for the batteries to not allow a discharge of less than 25% and some aim for 50% because the deeper the discharge the shorter the number of charge cycles in the battery’s life. That is a good topic to study because life in our coaches is not fun when our batteries are acting up.
Until you get a fresh set of batteries you may wish to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on an equalization charge to see if they can spank a little extra life in the batteries to allow you to learn how to reprogram the remote and learn what is best for your type of coach use.
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Gary,
I don’t have fancy electrical garage door openers. I have the old barn type sliding doors, one to the left and the other to the right.
Now about those with just so much clearance, here is a link that you might enjoy contemplating over before taking that leap of clearance faith.
This is the correct link. I don’t know why the PC Forum won’t take you there. Open a new tab and type it in and it goes there every time.
The “hits” just keep coming, including one tour bus that no longer has the roof A/C unit, SETRA.
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I am generally in agreement with the simplicity concept. As a retired person, one of my hobbies is projects on my bus. It happens to be an 06 pre-multiplex H3-45. While not real old, it still presents many areas for upgrades that I can tackle myself. It has a very adequate system of remote control that is not Crestron. Given that, I can do a lot of plug and play on the electronics without the complicated reprogramming of computer software. It is designed with many more intuitive systems that the average mechanically interested owner can understand with usually minimal help from the converter.
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Might have been your alarm complaining about low chassis battery voltage.
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No if current is flowing it will light the bulb
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Richard
I can walk you through the whole process, I bought a 91 XL 40 that was a casino runner in Vegas and am converting it to a MH. As Jon says, it is possible to learn to do it very easily but here are some things I “learned” from the experience. You have to be very patient in the process, the cost of the materials is only on the order for $500-600 dollars, it takes about 60-80 manhours and you ruin at least 4-5 outfits of clothes in the process. If I would have known what I now know, I would have willingly paid someone $1500 to do it and been even dollarwise but way ahead timewise. My coach looks great but….just saying.
Rob
Missouri
91 XL 40
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You can manually extend/retract the cable in an emergency situation. I replaced the motor on my Glendenning last summer – call their 800 number as Al suggested and have your model number available, they are very helpful in diagnosing their units. As I recall the cost of the motor and UPS shipping was $79 or so.
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The way I understand it, even if there is a clean bill of health upon inspection, there is a chance of a loose panel going forward and it never goes away. So unless I’m mistaken, stands to reason that the only one’s that will hold up over time and not become an issue, are the ones repaired with rivets. I know of some that have been back for loose panel repairs more than once.
This Marathon will most likely never have another problem, because under the stainless strip is a row of rivets.
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BTW, If anyone has a canoe or kayak bring it along. The French Broad River (which orignates up in the Smokies and goes past the Biltmore Estate in Asheville) is a great river to canoe or kayak. It is a shallow river and the fish and wildlife are plentiful. Sorry, no rapids.
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They put them in really tough spots Georges, making servicing them difficult. Mine is on the starboard side up high near the drive axle and almost impossible to reach laying on a creeper, while trying to spin off a filter that never wants to let go.
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I don’t believe your generator has electronic controls so if it turns over and it is getting fuel, it should run.
Rather than risk fuel spilling I would apply 12 (or 24) volt power to the electric fuel pump. If it was delivering fuel you could hear the ticking change from a sound indicating lack of pressure, to a change in the sound as the pressure built. When my Kubota powered generator was lazy in starting I would open the fuel line at the round knob while the fuel pump was ticking to insure i had fuel delivered to the injectors. Close the knob and listen to the fuel pump labor indicating fuel was delivered to the engine, then spin it over.
Easier to demonstrate than describe.
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Tom,
Wow, I didn’t know Jon’s backyard was THAT big!
Carole and I are signing up for the “do-over.” We attended the other Sevierville Rally in Spring of 2006 or was it 2007. Doesn’t matter, we will be there in 2013, yippee!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone there. That is if we all have not fallen off the “fiscal cliff!”
Carole & Will Garner
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Back row for the home builders? Wanta -bee’s? Guess I can come and see how the other half lives. Truthfull-Might be a good shake down cruse and target date to get done. Have lost personal goals lately and need to get motivated. Plus first part is ??? As my bus is less than a 30 grand coach home done. Lots of you guys spend that much in your bays. Bob
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Sandy,
I suggested he just pick-up all the pillows and drive a new bus under them! New seat solved…