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Dometic Refrigerator Question
I just purchased a new motorhome and when the refrigerator kicks on there is a humming sound. I had a Dometic in our fifth wheel and never heard any noise from that unit. It does the same thing in both electric and gas mode. Does anyone know what this noise might be.927Views0likes4CommentsRe: Acme EZ Tow Dolly & Chevy Cruze
I wanted to thank everyone for their input. After your input and much testing/research, this is what will be required for a Acme Tow Dolly and an Automatic Transmission 2012 Chevy Cruze. First the Cruze manual directions for dolly towing: 1.Shift the automatic transmission into P(Park) or manual transmission into 1(First) gear 2. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device 3. Remove the key from ignition 4. Secure to dolly This can NOT be used for an Acme EZ Tow Dolly This would be used on dolly's with swiveling plates for the toad’s front wheels to set on or a rack & pinion wheel base where the dolly’s wheels swivel. This is the procedure I will need to use for the Cruze with this dolly. 1. Shift automatic transmission into (P)Park 2. Turn ignition key to Accessory 3. Remove fuses 22, 23, 24 and 25 ( I will be replacing these with a Fuse ByPass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 2 ATM Mini-Fuse) I will need 2 switches to disable all 4. 4. Secure dolly Removing the above fuses will eliminate battery drain and unlock the steering so it is compatible with the Acme EZ Tow Dolly. Fuse 25 is steering column lock, 22 is for ignition/electronic key system and 23/24 are body control modules.586Views0likes0CommentsRe: Acme EZ Tow Dolly & Chevy Cruze
ShapeShifter wrote: If you need a locking device for the steering wheel, it sounds like the Cruze does not have a steering wheel lock, which is becoming quite common these days. Everyone is so used to the steering wheel locking when they take out the key, that many people just assume the lock is there and are surprised to find out they aren't universal anymore. So you may not have to leave the key in the ignition to unlock the steering wheel. Easy way to check is to take out the key, and start cranking on the steering wheel to see if it locks. Of course, it will take quite some effort to turn it without the power assist. The Cruze does have a locking steering wheel, which is one reason I question the GM manual section on dolly towing an automatic. Of course, it showed 4 down ok until they sent out their revision page to stop claims for all the burnt tranny's. I also have seen requests for info on towing being sent to their engineers. Guess they can't research themselves.585Views0likes0CommentsAcme EZ Tow Dolly & Chevy Cruze
I just purchased an Acme EZ Tow Dolly for my 2012 Chevy Cruze. This is my first time to use a dolly and could use some help with a couple of questions. The Cuze is Automatic so dolly was my only choice . The Cruze manual says to put in Park and lock the wheel with a locking devise when dolly towing. The Acme Tow dolly manual says that the wheel needs to be free to turn and unlocked. I can use the same setup as when 4 down towing a standard trans to achieve the unlocked wheel which is to remove fuses 22,23,24 and 25. When 4 down towing it also says to put in neutral but I can leave it in park on the dolly with the fuses removed and still have a unlocked steering wheel. Anyone using a Acme tow dolly know which would be correct? Thanks for any input.8.6KViews0likes9Comments
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