http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:40:50 +0000 MyBB http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11436 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:54:32 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11436 THANK YOU
GARY

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GARY

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My multi-meter is still at our old house, but I will have it later today and can check that the bulbs are actually getting power. Assuming that is the case, any hints/tips on how to remove the bulb/fixture so that I can replace them?

Alternatively, any suggestions where the fuse(s) might be? Everything else seems to be working just fine.

Thanks!

Russ Marlowe

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My multi-meter is still at our old house, but I will have it later today and can check that the bulbs are actually getting power. Assuming that is the case, any hints/tips on how to remove the bulb/fixture so that I can replace them?

Alternatively, any suggestions where the fuse(s) might be? Everything else seems to be working just fine.

Thanks!

Russ Marlowe

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DD s60

Can anyone help me?

in particular I need schematic 19, which is currently unreadable on my service manual.

Thank you in advance!

Mason]]>

DD s60

Can anyone help me?

in particular I need schematic 19, which is currently unreadable on my service manual.

Thank you in advance!

Mason]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11363 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 23:18:13 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11363
Now I need a Trace RC7 control monitor for one of the inverters. Anybody have one? Or a solid lead to a source.

Thanks,]]>
Now I need a Trace RC7 control monitor for one of the inverters. Anybody have one? Or a solid lead to a source.

Thanks,]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11330 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:22:58 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11330
What has happened? It used to be quiet. Seems to work correctly.

Thanks]]>
What has happened? It used to be quiet. Seems to work correctly.

Thanks]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11290 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 22:09:51 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11290
Brad Barrett
1991 sp36 “Lola”

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Brad Barrett
1991 sp36 “Lola”

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1. Used new led marker sets that required shaving to make them fit and shine at right angles
2. hooked low intensity wire to old marker +12
3. ran stop and both turns up the cap and hooked to high intensity wire with diodes at each connection
4. installed a flasher unit in cockpit found spare marked pair to rear cap used two to set up emergency flasher config
5. installed a motorcycle brake light pre flash on the overhead stop ligt path to all high intensity markers
6. installed front marker sets to mimic rear markers all but the blinkers.
   

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo...e/195/845/

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1. Used new led marker sets that required shaving to make them fit and shine at right angles
2. hooked low intensity wire to old marker +12
3. ran stop and both turns up the cap and hooked to high intensity wire with diodes at each connection
4. installed a flasher unit in cockpit found spare marked pair to rear cap used two to set up emergency flasher config
5. installed a motorcycle brake light pre flash on the overhead stop ligt path to all high intensity markers
6. installed front marker sets to mimic rear markers all but the blinkers.
   

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo...e/195/845/

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo...1761/4258/]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11268 Sun, 06 May 2018 02:00:22 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11268
Or is this one of those strange extra cables Bluebird loved to leave laying around? When I was cleaning the heater fans under the water closet sink I found several coiled up wires. I thought, nah, but when I put a meter on them, sure enough, they were live 12v wires. Not even capped off. Kind of like programmer Easter eggs in code!?

It was obviously hanging there for a very long time because it was heavily encrusted with grease and road mud. So my guess is it can’t be too important!

Thanks for any ideas.]]>
Or is this one of those strange extra cables Bluebird loved to leave laying around? When I was cleaning the heater fans under the water closet sink I found several coiled up wires. I thought, nah, but when I put a meter on them, sure enough, they were live 12v wires. Not even capped off. Kind of like programmer Easter eggs in code!?

It was obviously hanging there for a very long time because it was heavily encrusted with grease and road mud. So my guess is it can’t be too important!

Thanks for any ideas.]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11260 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 03:51:25 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11260
Bluebird had thoughtfully installed the ATS right below the water distribution manifold (pic 1) because that would never leak, right? Well pic 2 shows the results of when leaks or condensation do develop on the manifold structure. The prior owner of my Bird had replaced the ATS about 6 months before we got it. I think I know why now. Since I didn’t enjoy not having coffee on my first day out, and since we do like dry camping, I do want the ATS to reliably pass gen set power into the coach when I need it. So after installing yet another new ATS, I chose to make a minor modification that Bluebird forgot, so any future water drips will hit the floor of the compartment rather than drip into the ATS. Look closely at pic 3 to see my addition. Several months later, l can tell you it works because a found a small puddle on the floor last week rather than having it disappear into the ATS. Now where it’s coming from remains a mystery yet to be solved.

I have always wondered why Bluebird seemed to place the power plug ins by the water plug ins! My 83 PT had them in the same small compartment!

Anyway, maybe this mod will help some other owner avoid having to replace the ATS for no good reason. In the meantime, my electronic techs in my service department rebuilt the failed unit, so I now have a spare that I hope never to use. Surprisingly, the best deal I found at that time was on the Camping World website. Of course I had to get the Camping World store to match their own website! I hated to buy there since that Lemonis guy is such a real peach but the low price won out.

It wasn’t that bad a job. I spent more time making and installing proper labels on each wire than I did actually reconnecting everything. But it looks so nice inside the box now!!

FWIW.

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Bluebird had thoughtfully installed the ATS right below the water distribution manifold (pic 1) because that would never leak, right? Well pic 2 shows the results of when leaks or condensation do develop on the manifold structure. The prior owner of my Bird had replaced the ATS about 6 months before we got it. I think I know why now. Since I didn’t enjoy not having coffee on my first day out, and since we do like dry camping, I do want the ATS to reliably pass gen set power into the coach when I need it. So after installing yet another new ATS, I chose to make a minor modification that Bluebird forgot, so any future water drips will hit the floor of the compartment rather than drip into the ATS. Look closely at pic 3 to see my addition. Several months later, l can tell you it works because a found a small puddle on the floor last week rather than having it disappear into the ATS. Now where it’s coming from remains a mystery yet to be solved.

I have always wondered why Bluebird seemed to place the power plug ins by the water plug ins! My 83 PT had them in the same small compartment!

Anyway, maybe this mod will help some other owner avoid having to replace the ATS for no good reason. In the meantime, my electronic techs in my service department rebuilt the failed unit, so I now have a spare that I hope never to use. Surprisingly, the best deal I found at that time was on the Camping World website. Of course I had to get the Camping World store to match their own website! I hated to buy there since that Lemonis guy is such a real peach but the low price won out.

It wasn’t that bad a job. I spent more time making and installing proper labels on each wire than I did actually reconnecting everything. But it looks so nice inside the box now!!

FWIW.

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On the climb out of Indo to Las Vegas a strange smell returned that I thought was the muffler , but with it replaced the smell remains.

I would like to find it now prior to doing some real climbing in a few days on the way to Denver . On a walk around the coach and in inspection of engine compartment there is no smoke or smell . what ever it is , only starts after all long climb. So I read maybe the insulation in the bay but would nt that also smell out side ? Any and all ideas will be followed up on .]]>
On the climb out of Indo to Las Vegas a strange smell returned that I thought was the muffler , but with it replaced the smell remains.

I would like to find it now prior to doing some real climbing in a few days on the way to Denver . On a walk around the coach and in inspection of engine compartment there is no smoke or smell . what ever it is , only starts after all long climb. So I read maybe the insulation in the bay but would nt that also smell out side ? Any and all ideas will be followed up on .]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=10948 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 17:06:34 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=10948
Have working on a issue the past few days with the HWH . We have no power to the Jack Panel in the coach . Here is what we know so far P1d4 fuse in the coach driver side panel blows when the 15amp fuse is inserted in the HWH bat fuse spot . So with the 3 blue fuses removed in the HWH box the 15amp fuse to the coach will not blow , but as soon as the bat 15amp fuse is inserted , the 15amp coach fuses blows.

So now that we know we have a HWH box issue , the question is , can we purchase 1 board , and which one is it , or do we need to send out the entire box to HWH for repair ?

Than you in advance for your expert advise ]]>
Have working on a issue the past few days with the HWH . We have no power to the Jack Panel in the coach . Here is what we know so far P1d4 fuse in the coach driver side panel blows when the 15amp fuse is inserted in the HWH bat fuse spot . So with the 3 blue fuses removed in the HWH box the 15amp fuse to the coach will not blow , but as soon as the bat 15amp fuse is inserted , the 15amp coach fuses blows.

So now that we know we have a HWH box issue , the question is , can we purchase 1 board , and which one is it , or do we need to send out the entire box to HWH for repair ?

Than you in advance for your expert advise ]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=10927 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 14:56:10 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=10927
The evolution of DC-AC inverter technology over the years has left many of us dazed and confused. The attached article from Trace Engineering (circa 2000) describes each topology along with their advantages and disadvantages. Amazing that after 23 years the venerable Trace SW series still competes well with the latest offerings from Magnum, Outback, Victron and the others in the mobile market. In fact, the only inverter that really competes with the SW in terms of surge capability, total harmonic distortion, idle power consumption, voltage regulation, and efficiency is the Hybrid style inverter, such as Magnum's MSH4024M. The only real relative disadvantage of the Trace SW technology is cost to produce. Enjoy!

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The evolution of DC-AC inverter technology over the years has left many of us dazed and confused. The attached article from Trace Engineering (circa 2000) describes each topology along with their advantages and disadvantages. Amazing that after 23 years the venerable Trace SW series still competes well with the latest offerings from Magnum, Outback, Victron and the others in the mobile market. In fact, the only inverter that really competes with the SW in terms of surge capability, total harmonic distortion, idle power consumption, voltage regulation, and efficiency is the Hybrid style inverter, such as Magnum's MSH4024M. The only real relative disadvantage of the Trace SW technology is cost to produce. Enjoy!

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Thanks in advance!

Brenda and Mark]]>

Thanks in advance!

Brenda and Mark]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=10903 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:43:37 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=10903
If I let the coach sit for a month without shore power what should I turn on and turn off, master switch, inverter etc...?]]>
If I let the coach sit for a month without shore power what should I turn on and turn off, master switch, inverter etc...?]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=10871 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 02:02:30 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=10871 This could be in Electrical, Electronics or engine cooling.

In the M450 the back wall of the coach is packed with electronics which suffer from excessive heat.: notably the dual alternator regulator. $400 !
The 450 Cat C13 engine isn't really prone to overheating. A long grade at 100% power shows only a slight gauge rise.
Shutting down causes a significant temperature rise in the engine bay which heats the electronics and bedroom etc.

Any method of reducing excessive heat is worthwhile.

A couple of 450's had fans added. Obviously there is no downside.

This installation has an adjustable thermostat controller and the temperature sensor is mounted directly above the engine more toward the turbo side.
I hope to adjust this controller so that the fans run when the compartment becomes abnormally high.... long grades , heavy traffic, and after shutdown until the area cools. The outside led light (indicating fan running) can be seen in the mirror, so trial and error temperature adjustment will be possible.
I will also use a remote thermometer to learn the compartment temperatures. For a start,the thermostat controller is set at 160 degrees.

BTW...The colour sucks...I've been told already

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In the M450 the back wall of the coach is packed with electronics which suffer from excessive heat.: notably the dual alternator regulator. $400 !
The 450 Cat C13 engine isn't really prone to overheating. A long grade at 100% power shows only a slight gauge rise.
Shutting down causes a significant temperature rise in the engine bay which heats the electronics and bedroom etc.

Any method of reducing excessive heat is worthwhile.

A couple of 450's had fans added. Obviously there is no downside.

This installation has an adjustable thermostat controller and the temperature sensor is mounted directly above the engine more toward the turbo side.
I hope to adjust this controller so that the fans run when the compartment becomes abnormally high.... long grades , heavy traffic, and after shutdown until the area cools. The outside led light (indicating fan running) can be seen in the mirror, so trial and error temperature adjustment will be possible.
I will also use a remote thermometer to learn the compartment temperatures. For a start,the thermostat controller is set at 160 degrees.

BTW...The colour sucks...I've been told already

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1. My understanding is the DC source is simply from the house battery bank to a distribution panel, fused (both fuse number & panel location unknown to me) with no "on" / "off" switch but controlled by the 2nd pressure switch next to 110 VAC aux air pressure switch.

2. When purchased DC compressor was missing but wires appeared to be there. With bus DC system on, NO air pressure on bus air system and 110 VAC compressor OFF at breaker panel and NO pressure in small aux air tank cannot detect 12 VDC at wires or pressure switch.

3. Is my understanding correct and if so does anyone know the panel location and fuse number or can you expand on troubleshooting procedure.

All replies appreciated.

Dean]]>
1. My understanding is the DC source is simply from the house battery bank to a distribution panel, fused (both fuse number & panel location unknown to me) with no "on" / "off" switch but controlled by the 2nd pressure switch next to 110 VAC aux air pressure switch.

2. When purchased DC compressor was missing but wires appeared to be there. With bus DC system on, NO air pressure on bus air system and 110 VAC compressor OFF at breaker panel and NO pressure in small aux air tank cannot detect 12 VDC at wires or pressure switch.

3. Is my understanding correct and if so does anyone know the panel location and fuse number or can you expand on troubleshooting procedure.

All replies appreciated.

Dean]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=10842 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 13:18:06 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=10842
We are preparing to get the bird inspected and after our preinspection we are fairly happy. The only two issues were the front 4 ways are inop and the high beam indicator is red instead of blue (oh Virginia). Our concern is the 4 ways. I have read every post about hazards and have read through the manual multiple times. The PO, before the people i purchased it from, rebuilt the dash so the hazards now has a switch on the dash instead of the steering column. The switch appears to be in working order and wired correctly. The flasher by my right knee is sounding off and I can't find any blown fuses (I've also tried different bulbs just to be certain). Am I missing something easy or is it likely the mysterious PMMI box?

Best regards,


UPDATE
I decided to rewire the from hazards from the switch on the dash. The good news is we have operational hazards lights, the bad news is that now the turn signals stay on constant versus flashing. I'm not the best wiring guy so any and all input would be great.

Thanks!]]>
We are preparing to get the bird inspected and after our preinspection we are fairly happy. The only two issues were the front 4 ways are inop and the high beam indicator is red instead of blue (oh Virginia). Our concern is the 4 ways. I have read every post about hazards and have read through the manual multiple times. The PO, before the people i purchased it from, rebuilt the dash so the hazards now has a switch on the dash instead of the steering column. The switch appears to be in working order and wired correctly. The flasher by my right knee is sounding off and I can't find any blown fuses (I've also tried different bulbs just to be certain). Am I missing something easy or is it likely the mysterious PMMI box?

Best regards,


UPDATE
I decided to rewire the from hazards from the switch on the dash. The good news is we have operational hazards lights, the bad news is that now the turn signals stay on constant versus flashing. I'm not the best wiring guy so any and all input would be great.

Thanks!]]>