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What is this? (Device in kitchen sink drawer area)

Anybody know what this is? It is located below bottom drawer right of kitchen sink.

[updated topic title to be more descriptive - Michelle]
1996 U270

Re: What is this?

Reply #1 –
level sensor.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
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2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Re: What is this?

Reply #2 –
Yup, HWH level sensor.  It tells the HWH computer coach level.  Easily adjustable and easy to check with a carpenter's level.

So, if you are  "a half a bubble out of plumb" get out your screwdriver and adjust one or more of the three adjustment screws.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: What is this? (Device in kitchen sink drawer area)

Reply #3 –
Congratulations, you found it!!
Took me awhile. Finally found mine hiding under a heat vent hose under the couch.
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'

Re: What is this? (Device in kitchen sink drawer area)

Reply #4 –
Be careful.  Adjust the screws in small increments.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: What is this? (Device in kitchen sink drawer area)

Reply #5 –
Make sure the screws are not tightened down so far that the springs are totally compressed.  The silver disc should be "floating" on the springs - not rigidly held by the screws.  See link below:

Foretravel Leveling Sensor Location
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
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Re: What is this? (Device in kitchen sink drawer area)

Reply #6 –
Yup, while @ Oldtown, Wayne found that ours had went skitzoit so replaced it with a digital one mounted it in the roof of bay #2
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
Motorcade # 17841
SKP 151920
Retired truck driver
 5 million miler
Still have itchy feet for travel

Re: What is this? (Device in kitchen sink drawer area)

Reply #7 –
Quote from: saddlesore –
Yup, while @ Oldtown, Wayne found that ours had went skitzoit so replaced it with a digital one mounted it in the roof of bay #2
How exactly does the digital one work, a dampend pendulum inside maybe. Cause electrons don't know if they going up or down for all practical purposes. + Or - 5.4 inches fore and aft is asking drains to run uphill sometimes. I assume these torelerances are driven by the absorption rv refrigerator, once removed better leveling would be a benefit.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: What is this? (Device in kitchen sink drawer area)

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Old phart phred –
How exactly does the digital one work, a dampend pendulum inside maybe. Cause electrons don't know if they going up or down for all practical purposes. + Or - 5.4 inches fore and aft is asking drains to run uphill sometimes. I assume these torelerances are driven by the absorption rv refrigerator, once removed better leveling would be a benefit.
Wayne said that our old one was "sloppy & sticking". The replacement one seems to be working ok.
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
Motorcade # 17841
SKP 151920
Retired truck driver
 5 million miler
Still have itchy feet for travel

Re: What is this? (Device in kitchen sink drawer area)

Reply #9 –
Yes, with the original sensor, the springs should be loaded, but NOT screwed all the way down.  The design makes it very easy (using a level) to re-calibrate the HWH leveling system.

Should be obvious, but do NOT store anything near the sensor that could shift and change its orientation.  If this is in an area you want to use for storage, build a box to protect it.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: What is this? (Device in kitchen sink drawer area)

Reply #10 –
Does anyone know where this HWH level is on a 2000 U320.  I do not think it is in the area behind the galley drawers.  Ken
2000, U320 36' with Cummins 450, Toad - 2016 Ford CMax Energi
Previous MHs; 1970 Winnebago, 1973 FMC 2900R, much later a heavily modified 1975 FMC 2900R.

Re: What is this? (Device in kitchen sink drawer area)

Reply #11 –
If you have a CSGI floor plan, it is under the fridge.
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P
 

Re: What is this? (Device in kitchen sink drawer area)

Reply #12 –
Ken,
 it should be within 4 or5 feet of the HWH computer. Placement was controlled by the length of the cable that came with the HWH kit.
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'