n4hwl wrote:
Ok here is how I fixed the problem. All of my grounds in the area under the yellow parking brake knob were not at ground potential. They all were showing about 43 ohms on the meter when I checked between the frame and those grounds. I went to check the fuses and connections in the right side compartment that the Jack controls and valves are in. I found about 1/2 inch of water in the bottom of this compartment. I came through a lot of rain and water on the road on this last trip. I got all of the water out and resealed the compartment the best I could. ( it is right behind the right rear wheels, great place to put electronics) I then disconnected every quick disconnect plug going to the Jack electronic board and cleaned them with deox it spray. I then pulled every connector off of the back of the control board and cleaned with deox it spray. I also tighten all grounds and cleaned all of the fuses. When I went back up to the panel to the left of the drivers seat all of the grounds were now at frame potential (0 ohms on the meter). I put a can of damp rid in the compartment that houses the electronics for the jacks in an effort to keep down moisture.
I am also keeping a can of damp rid in the left front compartment that have all or most of my other 12 volt fuses .
Now everything is back to working fine. I don't think I ever go on a trip unless I have some kind of trouble that needs to be fixed when I get home. Is it just me?
Ken
Don't feel bad Ken. I bought a new 2004 Meridian 10 years ago. We take 2-3 several week trips a year and have always had to either fix something while on the road or after returning home on each trip. It could be something as simple as a broken window shade string or more complicated like the washing machine leaking 3 different times, water heater quit on both electric and propane, or leveling jacks/slide outs not working, but it's always something. I think these machines are engineered to agravate us.