Tom: I can't remember if I've asked for new schematics, but I may contact the plant and ask for a complete new manual. Maybe they've improved on it.
Just finished lashing my Flambeau Bazuka fishing rod case to the cargo rack of my toad. My custom made sewer hose fits in there perfectly, and the case looks nicer than PVC. I'm going to drive it around town for a couple days to make sure it stays in place. I like finding uses for things. My next project is to find a relatively small bbq cover that will fit over my all-in-one printer. I saw a great little cover at Camping World today, but it was too small.
But I digress from the generator maintenance issue. I picked up a Motorhome and a Trailer Life Magazine at CW today. I think it was the MH that has an article on genset maintenance, complete with pictures.
Also, one of the letters in the Hot Line column was interesting. Apparently the ballast in the Thin-Lite flourescent lights made in 2000 and 2001 puts out RF interference which compromises performance by the Intellitec systems in some RVs. So those of us with those model years could be having odd problems. One guy's air conditioner compressor kept shutting down. I haven't noticed that. Anyway, I thought it worth mentioning. I don't think I have Intellitec. At least one RV manufacturer has switched from Thin-Lite to some other brand. I do know I have lots of problems with one flourescent light, but they didn't start until after a year. The replacement light (the old one quit working altogether) makes a loud buzz when it's not the only 12v appliance on. The guy with the air conditioner issue didn't start experiencing problems right away either. He was given multiple diagnoses and ended up replacing the old air conditioner for no reason before he found out about the Thin-Lite issue.
--pat
Just finished lashing my Flambeau Bazuka fishing rod case to the cargo rack of my toad. My custom made sewer hose fits in there perfectly, and the case looks nicer than PVC. I'm going to drive it around town for a couple days to make sure it stays in place. I like finding uses for things. My next project is to find a relatively small bbq cover that will fit over my all-in-one printer. I saw a great little cover at Camping World today, but it was too small.
But I digress from the generator maintenance issue. I picked up a Motorhome and a Trailer Life Magazine at CW today. I think it was the MH that has an article on genset maintenance, complete with pictures.
Also, one of the letters in the Hot Line column was interesting. Apparently the ballast in the Thin-Lite flourescent lights made in 2000 and 2001 puts out RF interference which compromises performance by the Intellitec systems in some RVs. So those of us with those model years could be having odd problems. One guy's air conditioner compressor kept shutting down. I haven't noticed that. Anyway, I thought it worth mentioning. I don't think I have Intellitec. At least one RV manufacturer has switched from Thin-Lite to some other brand. I do know I have lots of problems with one flourescent light, but they didn't start until after a year. The replacement light (the old one quit working altogether) makes a loud buzz when it's not the only 12v appliance on. The guy with the air conditioner issue didn't start experiencing problems right away either. He was given multiple diagnoses and ended up replacing the old air conditioner for no reason before he found out about the Thin-Lite issue.
--pat