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NaViDa's avatar
NaViDa
Explorer
May 26, 2014

3 Birds need to duck because..

I need to knock them out in just one post;)

Hi All, Happy Memorial Day!

I know i should open my manual book up but i'd rather post to you all here about 3, maybe even 4, things going on now.

My 1998 Class A Holiday Rambler Endeavor thermostat, well it seems to be hitting and missing when i initially turn it on, but thats not my question. It says there is a "zone 1" making me think there might be another zone i'm not getting a reading on where the cool air doesn't seem to be as strong in the back bedroom, nor do i hear that back ceiling vent kicking in?? Whats going on??

My battery that came with the RV isnt holding a charge anymore, whats the worst problem going on here but since it doesn't look new, should i just go out a buy another one anyway or get a diagnostic check some place other than CW since they are so back up??

And now even thou Camping World's website says The Splendide 2100XC isn't in stock, i called them and they said it would be in stock this past Friday but they are seriously backed up, for me to expect a long wait for them to get to me in installing it or doing any work, and especially if i have 2 other things needed to be done, for minus the thermostat question, i didn't mention i need my toilet gasket replaced, as well? I'm a Fulltimer, so that not possible.

Sorry if my post isn't clear, nor is my head & chest right now,,, hack, hack!:(

So along with whats going on with my thermostat, what are my options??

TIA!!!

13 Replies

  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    On a 1998 you are due for your 2nd (At least) battery change so I'd do the following.

    First, all the wires attached to the POSITIVE battery terminal, Wrap them up in red ribbon and tie them together.. Use black thread on the negative (if more than one wire) and then pull the batteries and take them to a battery store for testing.. Or just replace them.. I like Golf car battteries my curent ones are DEKA my Interstates lasted 10 years, TROAN are considered best.

    On the rest of it.. No comment save "When changing batteries it never hurts to have the charging system checked as well".
  • Let them install the W/D -- warranty, weight, water all good reasons to let them do it. Plus their install rates are just too cheap to pass up.
  • You probably need a new battery. Is it the chassis battery or the house batteries?

    Can you take it to a Autozone or other car parts store? They can check it for you.

    Are you in a position to call a mobile RV Tech to do the work for you?

    Changing a toilet gasket isn't a big job. The thermostat issue may be more involved.
    I would get the battery problem corrected first.

    Happy Memorial Day and enjoy your travels.