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Issue with Lance battery switch (on panel)
I have no power to the 12v systems when the truck is disconnected. I have a switch on the master panel that disconnects the batteries when in storage. When disconnected from the truck< it does nothing. Anyone else had this problem? (digging around inside< i found an Intellec disconnect with 2 5amp fuses (both good)) update: It looks like this. http://www.intellitec.com/index.php/products/DC_Power_Management/Battery_run_down_protection/Battery_Disconnects_100A-250Ahttp://www.intellitec.com/index.php/products/DC_Power_Management/Battery_run_down_protection/Battery_Disconnects_100A-250A901Views0likes3CommentsRe: Finding 19.5" wheels
BigToe wrote: .....Therefore, as stated in an earlier post, direct mount aluminum dually wheels to utilize 265mm 19.5" tires that are: - Forged aluminum - 19.5" - 10 bolt - 225mm bolt circle diameter - 170.1 mm hub pilot diameter - 7.5" wide (Recommended by the Tire Industry Safety Council & the Rubber Manufacturer's Association) ... were never manufactured for a production vehicle by an OEM supplier. You win this technical battle of wits!! (applause) However, it should be noted that 6.75" is an approved rim width for 265/70R19.5 tires (at least for Toyo and Michelin...didn't look up any other manufacturers) Edit: I went with 29879 Accuride (19.5 x 6.75" steel wheels). They'll work fine for what I need them to do.523Views0likes0CommentsRe: Finding 19.5" wheels
BigToe wrote: kehale wrote: "They used to be made by someone Rickson contracted out to make them. I’m not sure the party, but you’re welcome to call them and inquire". I have no need to call Rickson to inquire, as I have no need for such wheels. I was merely trying to help you by answering your original question with the any and all Ford, Accuride, and Alcoa 19.5 wheel information that I had that might be responsive to your question. You are the one looking for the wheels, and the one who remembers them, and the one who spoke with Rickson. I'll take your word for it. If even after talking to Rickson, you still do not know what company Rickosn contracted with to make the wheels you are looking for, then I seriously doubt that I would learn any more from them than you did. kehale wrote: "Back in 2011, the Stockton Wheel Company shut it's doors due to the death of owner Frank Mauro. The company was to shutter at the time, but it eventually came back around. Stockton wheel is alive and well, even today." I wasn't aware that the name "Stockton Wheel" is back in business. Their website banner states that they are "Under New Ownership." As stated in an earlier post... another shall soon rise again. Hopefully, the new ownership will not just take on the name, but also provide the same or better quality than the original business had. What wheels are the "Expedition" F-550 campers equipped with? That might be a semi proven option for you. 1. No one said you should or need to. 2. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/ 3. Hutchinson. They are standard 10 lug (10 on 11.25") pattern. A custom adapter would be needed to fit the F550 10 on 225mm pattern. $$$$ + $$$$$521Views0likes0CommentsRe: Onan Propane Genset issue - won't stay running
Handbasket wrote: Sounds like your Onan is not self-generating ignition voltage. The little ones like yours and mine (Microlite 2800) get cranking and ignition voltage from the battery as long as the start switch is held down. Once the switch is released, the Onan makes its own. This is the same whether gas or LP; your 2500LP is the 2800 derated for LP. I'm 95% sure you do not have am oil level switch. If you have a failure of the voltage regulator, brushes, or rotor/stator, you'll have the same symptom... starts, but only runs with the switch held down. The service manual will have a series of steps to determine what it is, but they require a volt-ohm meter (VOM). Your most likely failure is the voltage regulator, about $225 from Flight Systems (they also have some troubleshooting steps online). On my 2800 and probably your 2500, it's a small cigarette-pack sized box, located just out of sight under the engine's cylinder. It's mounted to the engine's base pan with one Torx screw. It's out of the direct line of sight, but can be replaced without pulling the generator. Good luck with it. Jim, "I drink coffee for _your_ protection." It was a voltage regulator problem. Changed it and all is good.610Views0likes0CommentsOnan Propane Genset issue - won't stay running
Background: Gen has been excercised every month or two for about an hour with the AC on/off (loaded). I let it sit for two months this time. Propane is on and functioning in stove, fridge, and LP vent (BBQ) Problem: Generator will start as normal, but when I release the switch, it shuts off. I've tried unplugging/plugging shore power, but the same thing happens. It will run as long as I'm holding the switch to "start". Any ideas? (vent tube has no mud-daubers...)6.4KViews0likes13CommentsRe: Finding 19.5" wheels
BigToe wrote: Which wheel "used to be made"? And by who? And for what? Just curious if what you were told is an apples to apples comparison, because if it "used to be made", then falconman's suggestion might work for you. But my bet is that the wheels you are looking for - Forged aluminum (because cast won't cut it at your weights) - 19.5" - 10 bolt - 225mm bolt circle diameter - 170.1 mm hub pilot diameter (because the F-550 is a hub piloted vehicle) - 7.5" width (because this is the TISC and RMA recommended width for 265's) .... was never manufactured for a production vehicle by an OEM supplier. Ever. I'd like to eat my words though, so if you can provide any more details, that would help future searchers do what falconman suggested. Otherwise, the search would be futile. I do remember back in 1999 there was a triangular patterned 19.5" rim available and seen on Fords. Very rare, 8 lug only, and I believe still just 6.00" wide. And it might have been for the even smaller bolt circle diameter of the F-350. I'm not sure. I've only seen a couple of pictures of that wheel, and I've always wondered about where it came from. Earlier, I talked about the F-53 wheels only coming in steel, and it since has occurred to me, what if people have seen aluminum rims on class A motorhomes with the Ford V10 Triton chassis? Well, the highest GVWR F-53 comes with 22.5" wheels, and there might be more aftermarket aluminum wheel options available in that medium duty rim size. Since you would have to go through the expense of getting new tires anyway if you jump up to 265's, then you might as well consider 22.5" rims, by seeing if you can replace your rotor and hub flanges with those from the highest GVWR F-53. This might involve a caliper change also. I have no idea. Not something I'd even consider personally, but I have seen lots of trucks running around with 22.5" wheels that weren't originally equipped with them. There is also the "turtle expedition" style of super singling, if off-road camping ground clearance is what you are really after. Gary had Stockton Wheel build his 20" custom steel wheels (and unbeknownst to Gary, I'm still using the original wheels that he took off his F550 on my F550). Stockton Wheel went out of business quite some time ago, but as the economy picks up, another shall rise. Rickson Wheels, however, managed to stay in business during the downturn, which might say something there too. They used to be made by someone Rickson contracted out to make them. I’m not sure the party, but you’re welcome to call them and inquire. They were not cast. I specifically remember not buying them years ago, saying to myself…”I’ll buy them when my tires wear out”. Back in 2011, the Stockton Wheel Company shut it's doors due to the death of owner Frank Mauro. The company was to shutter at the time, but it eventually came back around. Stockton wheel is alive and well, even today.521Views0likes0Comments
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