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Leveling jack solenoid replacement
Hello again, My left rear leveling jack has stopped retracting automatically. I have to go and open the t-valve for that jack for it to retract. I'm thinking maybe the solenoid needs replacing and looking from some tips/advice from the wise ones who've been down this path before. I presume I could confirm it's the solenoid just by moving one of the electrical plugs for a working leveler to that one and if it retracts, then confirmed. If not, then more TS needed on my end. I'm also having a hard time finding a replacement solenoid. There's no part number listed in the HWH manual. It's an HWH 310 leveling system w/ T-valves. 2003 Itasca Suncruiser 35U. As usual, feedback most appreciated and has been quite helpful in the past.3.3KViews0likes8CommentsRe: Steps stopped working
Update: stair fixed! Thanks to all for the advice and encouragement. This ended up being a great DIY project for a newbie. A couple of YouTube videos really helped. Instead of dropping the typical grand at the repair shop, instead being sold a 400 dollar upgrade kit from the parts dealer, this ended up being a 65 dollar 45 minute job. 3 bolts and some grease. I did have to release the steps to get to the motor so that added some time. Thanks again!887Views0likes0CommentsRe: Steps stopped working
Update: I did manage to spend a few minutes in the 100+ degree weather to look at these steps. Thanks for the suggestions so far. I pulled the power connector to the motor and can see it going +/- 12V when I open and close the door. Light on the steps comes on as well. So, considering I should just try and replace the motor. The current one is AME 214-1001. I 'think' I found a replacement on amazon Kwikee 1101428 Motor Replacement Kit ($65). They say it will replace this motor. Then I called my local rv place and they are pushing an entire upgrade kit $360 plus tax. I'm curious if that is really needed. I can get the motor and the Kwikee 1101425 Gear/Linkage Assembly both total ~130 bucks. I'm not sure what else may be missing for such a price difference. I think probably wise to do both.887Views0likes0CommentsRe: Steps stopped working
Thanks for the encouragement Jim@HiTek. Fortunately the steps were 95% retracted, so I just rigged up a step using a box of firewood, some foam pads and my grill cover....a little McIver-ish, but it was sound and did the job. Each trip has provided learning, so it gets better each time. Fixed the shower plumbing myself, replaced shades, upgraded tv electronics, wifi-HD, etc. The mechanical stuff causes me pause...but I figured this would be a good one to jump into. I crawled under on the trip, but decided to wait, then promptly left all the manuals back at storage. I know there's a fuse box under the dash when I hooked up a CB, so I just need to find which goes to which, and I have all electronic testing stuff, multimeters, leads, 14v PS, etc. Just gotta watch the fingers, as pointed out. Gonna be 100+ dgrees here this weekend, so will look for a bit cooler weather before I take on something that will take three times as long as expected to figure out. Asking the forum is probably my way of getting confirmation that I can do this!887Views0likes0CommentsSteps stopped working
Hi, Before I go back to the shop and drop another grand, I thought I'd check and see if someone has some suggestions here. On day 10 of a 12 day trip, my steps stopped working. They look not fully retracted, but won't go in or out no matter what I do with the switch settings etc. I poked around underneath, didn't see anything disconnected, not sure where the fuse is, thinking maybe under the dash. It just doesn't seem to have any power to it. Either that or the unit that extends and retracts died, hoping not the latter. thanks in advance. 2003 Itasca Suncruiser 35U4.4KViews0likes21CommentsRe: RV electronics upgrades
Yes Roy B, HD and SD. Some really good tech points made by the others jumping in here. Yes, Winegard had to reprogram the dish, that took about 20 mins. So far it's fine, I can switch between park cable and sat between the TV's as needed, but my set up as is, wouldn't allow for two different sat channels to be viewed at the same time. I don't see that happening very often, but maybe down the road something to look at.351Views0likes0CommentsRe: Engine battery recommendations
Update, well it looks like I need to start replacing batteries. I took it out end of April, was ok, not a lot of punch, but was able to start engines. Took it out again over memorial, and had to use a jump starter at least three times. I'm going to start with the engine battery and put in a disconnect switch to ensure it's disconnected while in storage. I always turn the switch off, but it shouldn't have been that bad given I was accessing the RV almost every week before mem day to get work done it so quite a bit of driving from storage to house, to shop, etc.653Views0likes0Comments
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