Breakdown Information
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RV particulars: 1998 Monaco Windsor
Driveline (Cummins 6C 8.3 300hp Turbo Diesel: Allison MD3060 6-speed WT):
Miles: 15,714 and at 32,662
Year: Sept 1998 and Jan 2001
Break Down Description: Three episodes of discovering that 12volt system was not functioning. The first experience was a Newbie "Duh", and turned out to be the doorway 12v disconnect switch being bumped (and switched off) while unloading after a trip. The two noted above were a result of equipment failure.
Symptoms: All 12v electrical inoperative.
Effect: house lights, thermostat, appliances, etc., without power
Cause: failure of continuous duty solenoid located in main automotive panel.
Outcome: first failure replace under regular warranty, 2d occurrence covered under extended warranty and fixed using an upgraded heavy duty solenoid. Work was done by my RV dealer.
Driveline (Cummins 6C 8.3 300hp Turbo Diesel: Allison MD3060 6-speed WT):
Miles: 15,714 and at 32,662
Year: Sept 1998 and Jan 2001
Break Down Description: Three episodes of discovering that 12volt system was not functioning. The first experience was a Newbie "Duh", and turned out to be the doorway 12v disconnect switch being bumped (and switched off) while unloading after a trip. The two noted above were a result of equipment failure.
Symptoms: All 12v electrical inoperative.
Effect: house lights, thermostat, appliances, etc., without power
Cause: failure of continuous duty solenoid located in main automotive panel.
Outcome: first failure replace under regular warranty, 2d occurrence covered under extended warranty and fixed using an upgraded heavy duty solenoid. Work was done by my RV dealer.
