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Re: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #50
Rick and Rhonda,

Thought about blaming Deb, but realized that would have been an even bigger mistake  :D

phred,

Thanks, that helps ease the bruised ego a bit  :)
Deb, Jeff, and dog Honey (also in memory of previous traveling partner, Ralph)
The Jupiter 2: '92 36' U225 SBI, Build #4086
230 Cummins to 300hp with Banks Turbo
Monocoque Chassis and Pac Brake
The Space Pod: '16 Kia Soul Flat Tow

Re: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #51
We tell our friends that the movie RV isn't a comedy, for us it's a documentary
Rick & Rhonda
2003 U320 4220  Build #6199
Was
91 36' GV 300 Caterpillar, 92 40' U280 300 Cummins, 97 36' U295 300 Cummins, 2002
U320 450 Cummins
(Guess we're hooked)

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Re: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #52
How true, and an absolute favorite!
Deb, Jeff, and dog Honey (also in memory of previous traveling partner, Ralph)
The Jupiter 2: '92 36' U225 SBI, Build #4086
230 Cummins to 300hp with Banks Turbo
Monocoque Chassis and Pac Brake
The Space Pod: '16 Kia Soul Flat Tow

Re: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #53
Don't feel bad, Brett installed a 'secret switch' that cut the power to the Allison, making it non-starting. Took me a number of times to remember to flip the switch when starting. At least, no one can ever steal the coach!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #54
I did the same thing to the fuel shut off on 3208 cat
George Ray 1992 U280 40'

Re: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #55
Good lessons learned  :)

Thanks once again everyone.
Deb, Jeff, and dog Honey (also in memory of previous traveling partner, Ralph)
The Jupiter 2: '92 36' U225 SBI, Build #4086
230 Cummins to 300hp with Banks Turbo
Monocoque Chassis and Pac Brake
The Space Pod: '16 Kia Soul Flat Tow

Re: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #56
I have no idea how you can get a 12 volt battery down to 6.xx volts.
Aside from that, is your transmission in gear?
Disregard the transmission question. I just read that it was indeed the problem.
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

Re: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #57
I still think the PO had things VERY CONFUSED: Brett & I had a talk yesterday and both confirmed that, indeed, the Optimas start the coach and the Lifelines (black) are the house. Why the PO re-wired the dash monitor is beyond me!  ::)
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #58
We agree. Hope to have Brett look at things when we get to TX later this year if he is available.
Deb, Jeff, and dog Honey (also in memory of previous traveling partner, Ralph)
The Jupiter 2: '92 36' U225 SBI, Build #4086
230 Cummins to 300hp with Banks Turbo
Monocoque Chassis and Pac Brake
The Space Pod: '16 Kia Soul Flat Tow

Re: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #59
Very easy to verify.

Remove the ground/negative connection from either battery bank and see what does/doesn't work.
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: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #60
That panel is your Bendix air cruise control/throttle setup.  Has nothing to do with your electrical problems.

You DO need to get the panel secured properly to the bulkhead.  If anything on that panel gets damaged, you will have no throttle (bad situation).
If it goes kaput better have a long rope handy.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

 

Re: 3 Days 0ut - Dead in the Water

Reply #61
Panel had been secured. Going to add a couple extra screws just to make sure it stays where it should  :))
Deb, Jeff, and dog Honey (also in memory of previous traveling partner, Ralph)
The Jupiter 2: '92 36' U225 SBI, Build #4086
230 Cummins to 300hp with Banks Turbo
Monocoque Chassis and Pac Brake
The Space Pod: '16 Kia Soul Flat Tow