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Re: Water heater replacement with coolant lines...
Thanks for all of the replies! I figured it was going to be a make shift deal and yes, this would definitely be the time to put a shut off valve on both sides. I like the barb idea too. I'm not sure which unit is in there. We got back from a Labor day trip and I haven't done anything other than dry the bay out where the water was running too. It is an electric/propane combo unit. I'll most likely do my research and purchase the unit over the winter and then do the install come spring time when it comes out of storage. Thanks again.370Views0likes0CommentsWater heater replacement with coolant lines...
I'm going to be replacing the water heater unit on my '00 Itasca Suncrusier here soon and was wondering if there are any tips/tricks for not making a complete mess when disconnecting the coolant lines? This unit sends engine coolant around the heater tank to help heat the water when driving the coach. I can already see this becoming a wet and sticky mess when I pull those heater lines from the back of the water heater. I'm not seeing a shut off valve of any type unfortunately. Any tips? Thank you.1.3KViews0likes8CommentsCapacitor issue, Coleman Mach Basement unit.
My '00 Itasca has a basement A/C (non heat pump) unit and I'm having issues with the 2nd compressor. Just wondering if my symptoms are common for a bad start/run capacitor...? I'm dreading a bad compressor! My coach is a 30amp unit. While on shore power (true 30amp service) and with the thermostat set to call for a/c, the 1st compressor starts and runs as normal. About 30 seconds after the 1st compressor starts the system tries to start the 2nd compressor and fails to do so. I get an amperage spike to about 30 on the gauge and then it starts to automatically shed power to specific components. The 2nd compressor being one of them. On generator power I'm getting basically the same results except instead of shedding power to systems, it'll just trip the 120v accessory breaker on the actual generator its self. I guess my question would be, what are common symptoms of a bad start and or run capacitor? Would a system still try to start but pull a huge amperage load like I'm seeing? I was inside the panel last night hoping to see a bulged capacitor but they both looked good visually. Capacitors are pretty cheap so I'll probably just put them in but figured I'd ask here too. Thank you.1.1KViews0likes2CommentsRe: Onan Emerald Plus 5000
Figured i'd follow up on this thread since you all took time to reply with valuable information. I do indeed have a bad 2nd compressor on my basement unit. When I throw that 20amp switch on the gen set and fire up the A/C, about 45 seconds into A/C run time the 2nd compressor tries to start and when it does it makes a horrific squealing noise. I clicked the thermostat off at that point and called it a day. I'm assuming this is why my switch on the gen set has been in this position since I bought the coach. The 1st A/C compressor does still work and will cool the coach, it just takes longer than I always thought it should. Now I know why.554Views0likes0CommentsRe: Generator, inside coach switches won’t start.
Well thanks guys! So no, I do not have a prime function on the gen set it’s self. However! Both rocker switches inside the coach have a rocker switch that is 2 position. When I go to the opposite side of “run or start” it does indeed prime the gen set. The SOB starts right up when I hold the switch in the opposite side of run for a couple of seconds. Not sure why I’ve never had to do this before but I guess it’s a to do now.225Views0likes0CommentsGenerator, inside coach switches won’t start.
So just this morning I’ve run into an issue where my house switches (both at the service panel and on the dash) will not start my Onan emerald 5000 plus generator. It’ll turn the generator over and it’s like it wants to start, it just won’t run. As soon as I go to the generator and use the switch on the generator, it fires up instantly and everything works as it should. Does this make sense? If I shut the generator off, warm, the house switches work and will fire it up again. I’m lost here.1KViews0likes3CommentsRe: Onan Emerald Plus 5000
dougrainer wrote: BOTH 120 Breakers are supposed to be ON all the time. When you have 30 amp service and a 5kw Genset, that bottom 20 amp breaker is dedicated to the 2nd AC compressor. When on 30 amp shore power, there is a Energy Management system that monitors the AMP draw on Shore Power and if you have available amps will allow BOTH AC compressors to run. Some Model Motorhomes do not have an EMS system, but do have a switch that allows you to turn on the 2nd compressor as they expect you to manage your AC amperage. This type system is usually more than 15 years or older. On RV's(30 amp) that have 2 roof top AC units, the same applies. The 20 amp breaker is dedicated to the Rear AC unit and usually there will be a Front/Rear AC switch inside the RV to switch between the Front and Rear AC when on Shore Power. Doug If you don't have the owners manual click this link https://winnebagoind.com/resources/manuals/pdfs/Operator2000/00Suncruiser.pdf Thanks all for the responses. This makes a lot more sense now. I'm really angry that Itasca didn't put a 50 amp service in this coach. We do have an EMS system that shed's power and anytime we are on shore power and are running the air it sheds once that 2nd compressor kicks in. I'm excited to flip this switch and see what happens when on generator power. I'm guessing we'll have colder air when it's 90* and humid OR we'll find out that the 2nd compressor is frozen!553Views0likes0CommentsRe: Onan Emerald Plus 5000
Dutch_12078 wrote: If you have 50 amp service, the bottom breaker supplies one of the two hot legs with 120 VAC when on generator power. If you have 30 amp service with two rooftop A/C's, the bottom breaker supplies one of them so both A/C's can be operated at the same time on generator power. There's usually a selector switch that has to be in the correct position to enable both A/C use in that case. My motor home does not have 50 amp service, it’s a 30 amp coach. Nor do I have two roof to airs, we have a basement air conditioning unit that has two compressors. I’ve always wondered if the second compressor runs when the generator is on. It seems like when we were plugged into 30 amp shore power my load meter reads a lot higher with the air on than it does when I run the generator. If I flip the switch will there be any issues?553Views0likes0CommentsFueling a gasser...
I tired the search but didn't come up with what I was looking for. Do any of you have issues when fueling your coaches with fuel? I have an '00 Suncruiser with the v10 and it takes forever to fill the tank with gas. If I'm at 1/4 tank it'll fill like normal up to about 3/4 tank and then it's a good 10 minutes to get the tank the rest of the way full. I literally have to keep clicking the nozzle handle as it doesn't want to take fuel. I'm assuming it's some sort of pressure/venting issue with the tank but I was more or less wondering if this is something common? The 1st couple of times out with the coach after we bought it I was only filling it 3/4 full and thought I had a fuel sending unit issue. After doing some mileage tests I realized we were never getting it full!1.6KViews0likes9Comments
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