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Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 04-01-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 917
Posted By OldPilot
Sprinter (Roadtrek) Levelling Blocks

I'am trying to find out which style of blocks people carry and use. These things take up space and that is something we don't have a lot of. I bought a set of those drive up an on lego style...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-12-2024, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By OldPilot
Lesson learned - Oil in Generator

For the past few months my generator would take several tries before it would start. Finally, today it would not at all. Today I read the posts that said check the oil. I crawled underneath and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-11-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By OldPilot
Aren't those "black tubes" supposed to be hot? ...

Aren't those "black tubes" supposed to be hot? Depending on the location you're touching I thought those tubes were what carries the heat out of the fridge to the open air. Then you need to make...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-10-2024, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 863
Posted By OldPilot
Update on Onan Generator - Issue. Fix and New Issue

I just realized I did not update forum on my new transfer switch circuit board. I as able to put in before Christmas. It was slightly difficult to install. Connections are different and one needs...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-13-2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,005
Posted By OldPilot
Solved - Furnace comes on.

Well, it's cold again and I discovered my furnace came on overnight even though the thermostat was set to off. I inadvertently had left the battery switch on. This allowed the 12v to flow to the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-04-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 863
Posted By OldPilot
It's a propane gen, so I have assumed I won't...

It's a propane gen, so I have assumed I won't have the kind of issues one gets with gasoline/diesel.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-04-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 863
Posted By OldPilot
Well, I am both confused and embarrassed. since...

Well, I am both confused and embarrassed. since after Thanksgiving I have been able run the generator and had the ATS make the AC connection while still waiting for the circuit board part to arrive. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-29-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 863
Posted By OldPilot
Automatic Transfer Switch

PowerDynamics 5100 under seat in back adjacent to inverter/charger. In a brown plastic box. Haven't figured out how to get circuit board out of there without breaking plastic yet. Have to call PD...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-28-2023, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 863
Posted By OldPilot
Update #2 - Automatic Transfer Switch

Well...I'm embarrassed. It's the PD5100 Automatic Transfer Switch circuit board. How that board can be an intermittent problem is beyond me. When I talk to the PD folks maybe I will understand. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-28-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 863
Posted By OldPilot
Update - Onan 2500

I was able to get the gen to connect today after making the original post. The generator died twice after a few seconds of running with intermittent slowdowns which I think was the generator trying...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-28-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 863
Posted By OldPilot
Onan 2500 - no AC power

07 Roadtrek Agile SS. Onan 2.5KV Propane. The generator starts just fine. But now it does not come online as in the past. About 20 to 30 seconds after it starts you can hear the generator 'bog'...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 11-04-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By OldPilot
Just have to be aware to be safe.

I am I lot smarter now than what I was when I bought this van. Back then the exhaust was too short and pointed in the wrong direction. I eventually found out that the gen had been...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-17-2023, 02:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,326
Posted By OldPilot
Solenoid Gas Valve Service? (GV100)

I stlil cannot get a full flame to burn hot enough to for the fridge to cool. I am sure the gas pressure going into the valve is adequate. I measured 11" at the test port right before the gas...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-17-2023, 01:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 876
Posted By OldPilot
i was able to "force" mine open. The problem is...

i was able to "force" mine open. The problem is on the slide on both sides a little metal "tang" that is bent just right so that the drawer will go "over" the bent metal and stay in place. ...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 01-30-2023, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,005
Posted By OldPilot
Nope...with heat

It comes on with heat. The strange thing is the whole unit operated superbly last weekend when we camped. As it got cold I set the thermostat up from off. The furnace and heat came, then shut off...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 01-30-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,005
Posted By OldPilot
Furnace comes on even when Thermo Switch in off

On our 2007 Roadtrek the furnace will come on as soon as I turn the Battery SW on. It is cold weather now. I checked the Thermostat and it is turned OFF.
I am sure this problem is temperature...
Forum: The Kitchen 01-30-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 640
Posted By OldPilot
Metal pan in HalfTime Convection Microwave

We just got our 'new-to-us' Roadtrek Agile. The metal pan for the microwave was missing. Can we substitute any metal pan for this? The manual describes the pan as usable on convection or 1/2-time...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-24-2023, 12:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,326
Posted By OldPilot
Pressure Okay

Yep...good suggestion from @hbn7hj, I checked the pressure at the test point going into the fridge's gas valve. All okay @ 11". Fire burns solid but looks low fire. Barely 90 degrees at the lower...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-22-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,326
Posted By OldPilot
Still no Cooling

Well, I left the gas burner on all night. This morning the flame was still on but evidently too low. I could put my hand on the stack and it was barely warm.

I wish the vent opening was bigger...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-22-2023, 01:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,326
Posted By OldPilot
Roadtrek Fridge No Cool on Gas - Dometic RM7401

I have a 2007 Roadtrek with a Dometic 7401L Fridge. I cannot get this thing to cool adequately on Propane Gas. It seems to work okay on AC, really have not judged it on DC. I just recently...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 01-21-2023, 01:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By OldPilot
Gen exhaust is fixed

I found a local muffler shop to fix me up. We decided to run the exhaust out the rear driver's side. That is the configuration I have seen most often. It keeps the exhaust away from the possible...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 01-17-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By OldPilot
Generator Exhaust - Roadtrek 2007 Agile

My new-to-me SS Agile has a gen exhaust that extends toward the right rear corner, but does now extend enough to clear the undercarriage. I want to get an extension. But, now I wonder if that is...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 01-04-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,145
Posted By OldPilot
New Member and New to me 2007 Roadtrek

Just got a 2007 Roadtrek SS Agile. Like it so far. Trying to collect all the information I can to operate and maintain. I found many manuals on line so far. Looking forward to picking up tips and...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 01-04-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,729
Posted By OldPilot
What Price?

Not cared for = -$10,000
Work you have to do ?
- Rats = - $2000
- Body Rust = -$10,000
- System not working i.e, frigerator on gas, inverter, A/V system, generator, air conditioner...
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