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My name is Eric and I travel with my 26lb cat, “Jax” in a 2012 Coachmen Mirada 32BH Class A Motorhome on a Ford Super Duty truck chassis. (V10 Triton) We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round. Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
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This is what I really enjoy about your channel. You keep it real. Not everyday is going to be perfect & not everyone knows everything about everything! Hugs to you & Jax. Safe travels.
Agreed👍
The wired side of the magnet belongs on the door frame and not on the door, then the wire is not very exposed.
Yep, installed bass ackwards!
How would anyone think the wire side should go on the door itself ! These magnetic switches are available from a car audio / alarm dealer, which includes Best Buy
Exactly. Weird.
@@MIdaffy502
Probably manufactured by immigrant labor. Language barrier prevented him from understanding the blueprint!
Design destined for failure!
I would leave the tv and get a projector and put up a pull-down screen by the dinette window so when eating you have the forward tv and when on the couch you will have the pull-down screen.
Yes! I have a projector in my living room, no TV - if you are really adventurous, you can buy an ultra short throw which only requires 2" of clearance from the wall. I have one of those (from LG), projects a 70" picture 4" from the wall. BTW, you can get pretty good short throw projectors that used to be in classrooms for cheap (less than $200), but they are pretty big compared to consumer units.... Also, you could do a flip down TV over the window as an option.
I made almost this same comment without even seeing yours. It’d work out well for him. Some of the new projectors have a really good picture .
And get a foot stole
add a toggle switch to bypass the magnetic strip that way when you lose the magnet you can just flip a switch to pull them in for emergency use
Exactly. My husband is in a wheelchair and had to have toggles installed to make it easier to reach and control when he was alone, because the dogs went in the regular door while he used the large lift door. 5R in Sanford, FL did all his adaptions on both of our last 2 RVs.
WIth the other switches you could probably just bypass it. Or...Pull the steps in, then pull the fuse for the steps.
Really good idea.
AlliChuck Adventures spot on 👍
@@jerrydixon how did you wire it pass thru loop or ground to the frame
The door is wired backwards. The wire part should be on the threshold,,, then the magnet on the door. Then no wire to flex. You just got caught in the 50/50 rule that things can be installed backwards.
Steve Harkins
Yes..seems to be situated backwards. It would be better if the wires stayed inside and just the magnet was on the door.
Also it would be a good idea to have a manual method as well.
Nope not backward but an added expense to the customer.
Steve, My thought too but I figured hey they must have done it that way for some reason, it was a reason I could not imagine though lol, good one of calling it out!
Mike or Jimmy, a short circuit eventually insures a service call huh.
Looks to be installed bass ackwards. The part with the wires should be mounted to the door frame and the magnet mounted to the door. Keeps the wires safe.
The Chronicles of Maintenance Man I thought the same thing. Why make the wires have to move if you don’t have to....🤷🏼♂️
Cos America..... Ass backwards designs as usual. No surprises here
Your right on with that. My 32 ft Canadian triple e is done like you say. Always worries me when a “metallic” wire bends continuously....we all know what happens.
Have you thought about a drop down screen and projector instead of a tv? In an rv it would save a lot of space and you could have it out when you wanted. New projectors don’t even need a super dark room.
Sorry, that happened to you. On our RV (2012 Thor ACE) the magnet is on the door and the wired part is stationary (Less movement). very odd it's reversed on yours. Best of luck getting a permanent fix. As an override, I've moved the stairs in and then unplugged the power harness going into the stair to keep them in. We had to do this one time when I got the RV stuck in the sand and the stairs kept hitting the ground.~Mike
I would permanently disconnected that BS. Get portable all weather steps. The fact that you cannot manually close the steps is absurd.
i would take an angle grinder to the steps
You can manually close them...
@@TheSoloAsylum but how?
I was thinking the exact same thing,i hate those stupid steps anyhow
You should be able to jumper the switch.
Don’t forget if it freezes the only way to heat your plumbing is using the furnace
Hi Eric, it's Dave in Raleigh again. In response to your stair question; I'm in an old Bounder (8 years now) and this thing has no slides or automatic leveling, the awnings are manual and as simple as it is there still seems to be little things all the time that require attention. When my steps stopped working I disabled them by unbolting the control arm and tied the steps in the up position with a couple of those Panduit straps that are used in HVAC, or wire ties. That was more than a year ago and I haven't gotten back to it yet. I don't really miss the steps and for what they are they're really overly complicated but the pin is in the cup holder next to my driver's seat. I can step up until I get around to it. The racket in your furnace is undoubtedly the squirrel cage blower, the only moving part in the whole thing. Use your wave and don't look back. I've never heard a quiet one either. You could try changing it out with a better quality part, but it might do the same thing. In RVs built on a bus platform they're usually in the basement. In class A motor homes the furnace is under the fridge or somewhere close to where you always seem to sit and the return is an open grated with the blower right behind it so the screen might as well not even be there because it still sounds (as yours does) like it's right in the room with you. But don't worry, at the rate you're going another year or two and you'll be in one of those big busses and then you won't have to hear it anymore. In the meantime, try not to stress! You'll figure all this stuff out.
The most important thing is to keep Jax happy. lol You are good at figuring out fixes for your situations. Its no different than owning a home - something is always going wrong. Keep at it, Eric. Its what makes coming here and watching so interesting and you're helping a lot of people at the same time.
You could make or buy a mount for the dining area so the TV would flip up, while not in use.
I was thinking the same, but weight and size would be a factor.
Wouldn't it make more sense to have the wired component on the coach and the unwired magnet on the door? Seems to be installed backwards to me.
So funny, talking about the TV placement I was wondering if you follow RVing with Tito because he just installed a lifting TV cabinet. 2 seconds later, you mention him! LOL!
It's hurts to think that you put so much into the relationship and made a commitment on so many levels and sacrifices to make things work.
Here's hoping you recoup and regain quickly.
Make the best of your new digs, nothing lasts forever!
Be safe! 🙂
Switch the magnets around. Superglue the broken magnet to the door and put the wired magnet on the floor and drop the wiring down so it isn't exposed.
You are a freaking genius! I can’t believe how much stuff you have figured out through all these videos I have seen. I would just become so exasperated and just rip the stairs right off of the damn thing!
You're making me very happy to be in my no frills '97 Chevy Cargo. :)
I like the swapping out the love seat for a recliner idea. I think a recliner that swivels would be good because then you can situate yourself in multiple positions.
I had a similar situation with my steps, but the motor burned out from being overloaded with electricity. The steps were in the down position and we couldn't move. It was out very first camping experience on the very first day and didn't know what to do.
Campground management gave us a mobile service tech, he couldn't come until Monday, two days. We opted to have them tied in the up position, drove to Camping World, another mistake, had the steps and motor replaced. The generator went out, plus the electrical system, replacing the fuse box. Camping World took 3 tries each at 3 week costing us $2000 to get it fix. Plus my foot stool was missing (taken) as well. Never again service at Camping World.
The door switch should have the wired part on the door threshold and the magnet on the door.
Close the steps then pull the fuse. David and Tammy from Florida.
Now that's the right idea, simple and easy.
2% rule... you only have to be 2% smarter than what you are working on..LoL
Hi Eric, I just installed the same theatre recliners that RVing with Tito did and they are terrific!!! The one thing you should keep in mind is that he installed his in what was formally his dinette. In our Coachmen Mirada, I took out their very uncomfortable sofa bed, which is just like yours. The issue I ran into is that I needed to extend the platform by 6 inches in order to accommodate the space requirements of the seats. I sit it by screwing down a piece of 66 in by 3.5 feet of half inch birch plywood. It worked perfectly.
They’re one of the best enhancements we made to our RV!!
Best regards!
I have complete confidence, that you will fix all of the things, cuz you are so good at investigating every detail. I enjoy seeing your videos on your everyday life. plus all of the suggestions that people give you, are so helpful and shows that people care about others.
Bearings in the furnace motor, something you can replace yourself. Easy fix!
I was looking to see if anybody suggested the squeal was more than a noise problem. That should be the first thing you think of when you hear a motor squealing...is that a bearing?
many times a drop of oil on the bearings will solve the squeal.. they have a habit of drying out of lubrication
I changed a motor in mine. Kudos to Camping World Bowling Green KY for sending the right one. The plastic wheel came off easily but the metal wheel on the “fire” side was stuck bad. Plenty of PB Blaster and a sharp punch to the shaft. Wood blocks, 48 oz hammer. I held the punch with vise grips, well away from my hand.
I had a circuit board go out on my Dometic furnace when I had an RV, I called around and learned that the new board was about $100 and that NO, they would not ship it to me to install it myself, I had to take the furnace to an authorised RV repair shop and have them do it- 2 slip on wires and 2 screws. So I took the furnace in my car the hour drive each way to get that done, that's another issue to be aware of- proprietary parts and mfr's of anything related to gas furnace etc refusing to sell parts to you.
I was able to get an aftermarket board here, with adaptors to plug into several types.
Erick the answer to the seating problem is Swivel Base Recliners :-) Then you don't have to cover up window!
For the furnace noise, Mine did that too, when I replaced it, I bought the same part #, but with a "Q" at the end...Stands for quiet...What a HUGE difference it makes!!!
Hey Eric, those magnetic switches either open or close the circuit, so you could easily put in a switch or two to either short the circuit before the magnet or open the circuit. This would provide the manual over ride you are looking for.
Check out "Hickory Springs" manual operated steps. $89.00, locks into place, easy to pull out and slide back.
That's great to get in. But how would you deploy them to get out. (not all of us are spry enough to JUMP out without them. Oh and once you are in how do you close them. LOL maybe a milk crate on a rope. Throw it out. pull it in the coach when leaving.
@@paulrodrigues9603 In my mind, I have already designed a lever operated, manual system.
Small recessed lever handle next to exit would deploy or retract steps on demand, quickly.
And yes, I have lots of time on my hands.
Eric, when u get ur steps fix the right way. Get u leveling blocks put underneath your bottom step so it can be sturdy going in and out
That's a great idea! Otherwise, all the weight takes its toll on the plastic gearing inside the motor. My first motor wore out in just 2 years. I'm going to try the leveling blocks next time.
CycleDoc675 that’s a design flaw ppl don’t talk about. There’s no support with those steps
Eric, there is a user serviceable way to disconnect the system. You have to do this when you are replacing the motor, or properly lubricating the system. On the rod (like an axle) parallel to the side of the rig, (the motor turns the cam which pushes the linkage which then turns the axle) there should be a cotter pin or a hitch pin clip, that when you remove it, the motor and everything is still intact, but mechanically you have removed the connection point between the linkage and the shaft. the pin goes THROUGH the outer sheath that surrounds the inner axle. (This is a lube point) Also, if you cannot find that or there isn't one, you can remove the bolt holding the linkage between the cam and the axle or shaft. There is only one bolt there, and it is easily accessible. Once you remove one of those, the steps will just hang so you would need to bungee them in the retracted position to drive.
We stored the couch and replaced it with two small lazy boy recliners. When we camp we move one recliner out into the flor facing the TV and rotating the other recliner where it is.......works fantastic.
Why don't you just turn your future "workstation" into a T.V. room? ....get a really nice recliner, set up a T.V. , add some T.V. trays or such. So then you don't have to compromise the rest of the RV! ....just a thought! :)
My coachmen U can sit in my wrap around dining table and pull out TV towards U. I can watch TV without turning my head. Mine is the 2016 Coachmen 21rs. Great video. Thank goodness i dont have the electric steps!!!!!
Mount the TV at the end of the cabinet over the dinette. Mount the TV on a swing away so you can store it against the wall over the passengers' window but can be swung out to be watchable even from the dinette. And, as many others here are saying, your door switch is mounted backward. Probably a replacement by someone who wasn't very handy. The wires should be in the RV and not getting bent up by the door. You can install a jumper wire and toggle (whatever) switch to the existing wires for the magnetic switch and easily bypass it when necessary.
Thanks for sharing this real bit of RV life. Almost two years in to our RV we think we have finally solved two of our nagging problems this week by replacing our stovetop and replacing a cracked section of the gray line which we have been repeatedly assured was fixed🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Take one of your seat back cushions and place it where you put your small pillow. You could sit against it, facing the tv.
Are you SURE you want to sacrifice the window for a TV? That window would be golden to me when sitting at the table.
He could make it where the TV flips down manually on a mount and still have the window.
The more I watch everyone with their RVs the more I"m thankful I got a van. Sorry you are going through this
thats the exact same thought I had while watching
That sucks! I'd take them off permanently and use a little foldable step ladder you can bring in and out. Hopefully, things will get better. You and Jax have the best attitudes for RV traveling! Thanks for sharing!
I'm glad you were easily able to fix the problem.
Hey Eric I sell tires and truck rims for a living you should switch those steel wheels out to aluminum Alcoa’s they are a little lighter and no simulators and they would look awesome on there and you might get a little better fuel mileage that’s what most of the big rigs do they switch from Steel to all aluminum rims to get more miles per gallon
For-what-it's-worth: I looks to be a simple Reed Switch. The reed switch portion of the circuit is currently wired to the door. It does seem to be wired backwards (the magnet should actually be on the door itself). It is just a 2 wire connection. Walmart (Lowes also Home Depot) should have cheap wire, a small LED-lit (so you will always be aware that you converted it to a manual option) on-off switch, and some electrical tape. You might be able to bypass the unit and mount the on-off switch someplace close to the inside steps to open-close the steps.
Man, i've been watching your videos since day 1. It is amazing the transformations you've been through. I even had a van i converted myself and lived in for 2 years not long after you had your van. I'm back in an apartment now lol.
God bless, Your solar friend could probably fix it better than original and put you manual override,switches in.
Has any1 seen the marker board I miss the comments on it
Yes, Eric wrote and told me it was aimed at me.
Word of CAUTION on those damn auto steps...I had pulled my battery to do some work, stepped in the RV, went to leave opened the door and fell flat on my face! Ended up with a severe neck sprain. Try not to get used to those steps being there,if that's possible.
Threadlocker! For the wheel simulators, it's a liquid you put on the treads that keeps them from vibrating lose. You can buy it at walmart.
Wal-Mart sells chrome spray paint.
Why would the installer fit the reed switch and magnet the wrong way around? The magnet should be on the door and switch mounted to the frame. That was doomed to fail at some point.
Union labor in Indiana......Need I say more?
Love my WAV 8. I was very leery about running it overnight but with a window opened to about an inch, I ran it all night and had no issues. Be safe!
Had the same trouble in Yellowstone with the step. I banged, i sprayed it nothing. So I just removed the pins that go to the motor, slide the step in, then I bungee corded it till I could get out of the freezing weather. Then when the step starts to work again just slide the pin back in and I used a cotter pin so it is easier to remove next time. Hope this makes somewhat since. Oh yes Eric the motors do go out mine went after 19 years. Just keep it lubed and clean it will last for a few more years. Have fun.
If anybody wants to find Eric look for the trail of wheel similators. 😄
pokermel I lost a couple through California on the 99, after just replacing them poor design
Sir Eric u have been doing yr videos in a great way
I love the way u make yr vids
The way u speak in the vids
Have given much knowledge about RV
And i never miss any of yr vids
Big fan of you
This is my first comment on yr vids haha
Love from Germany
Eric is an inspiration, and he has taught his followers many things. His videos are uplifting because he always believes there's a solution to every problem, and on that he's accurate.
Hey great video... Don't sell yourself short. You figured it out.
Regarding your sofa, my suggestion is the single recliner, you can get some really good ones and you wouldn't be limited to the RV only ones. But I would suggest a swivel base and a table on the stove side. I have a swivel base on the recliner I have in my house and when I go full time I'm really going to miss that. I may have to buy a home base just so I can keep my chair... I digress... If you want to keep the dinette you can move it out away from the wall and insert a cabinet with a televator to raise it and lower it in front of the window. But that's a lot of work. Simplest thing is to get the one recliner and it can be a household version. But remember the swivel.
All the best,
Pat
Oh on the cold - Two years ago we left the Dakota's a bit late and the cold of winter caught up to us in Nebraska. We were parked on a very wide exit from a all night convenience store in a small town in Nebraska, and all was well. We had the furnace running when we went to bed, but around 2 AM we awoke and it was freezing cold in the rig, the house batteries had died from running the furnace, after the outside temp dropped to 15 degrees. I got up and tried to start the generator, but it refused to start in that cold, so I tried the engine, and she started no problem. So it we left our little parking spot in rural Nebraska and got a VERY early start on the road to warmer climates, by the time I stopped again, we were in New Mexico and didn't need to worry about the heater! Made for a LOOOOOONG driving day though 2:00 AM till 6:00 PM but man you can burn those miles when you have lots of hours on the road. Nebraska was the longest drive of nothing to see I have ever done, and I swear I will never take that route again, we went down the west side of the State trying to avoid the snows in Colorado, and that we did, hitting Oklahoma Texas and on through New Mexico ending up at our preferred stomping grounds in Arizona,. The following spring, we were forced to replace our house batteries after the same thing happened in Blythe Utah.
Hi Eric, thanks for sharing your day, as we all know a house or RV there always something to fix, that’s life, be safe traveling love ya
Maybe a projector with roll up screen instead of a TV covering the window
Love this idea, but find a room at the store where you they sell them to test the fans. If Eric gets one, he'll probably be sitting next to or right under the projector and they shoot out hot air and can be noisy.
Eric, you can, if needed, disconnect the arm that moves the steps. If you get stuck, you can disconnect the arm and free up the steps, then you can use a bungie cord to hold the steps up until you have a fix. You can use a step stool in the meantime. (This is only is case you have a failure that prevents you from driving...you can, in fact disconnect and drive)
I helped a fellow RV'er that had same issues with the steps the morning he was leaving. We had to disconnect the motor and use zip ties to hold steps up /closed. He said he was going to order new motor at next stop. Being older in age & having this happen is not a good thing. Totally agree that there should be a second system that would automatically kick in or a button you press to work it in emergencies. Thanks for sharing and you/Jax have Blessed Travels.
Eric just a thought. What about having a TV that rotates from the ceiling.
There is an advantage to manual awnings and no slides. I'm looking at a used Foretravel work no slides.
When I was looking for a Bluebird Class A to buy 15 years ago, one of the mandatory things was no slides. My friends who had slides had nothing but problems. 15 years later, the friends with even newer coaches are having slide problems. Not once in 15 years has my coach had a slide problem. Not one...because I don't have any...and I love it that way. Also, some of the fancy doohickies of my Bluebird have been replaced with tried and trued equipment. Example: My factory air powered fancy toilet with 7 way synchronizing air valve with dedicated (yes, dedicated to the toilet operation) air compressor? GONE! Standard china bowl foot pedal operated toilet? Yes! I did go big on the electrical system upgrade with heavy duty dual inverters. If one inverter goes bad, I unplug it from the rack and send it in for repairs while the other inverter continues to supply power. Dual house water pumps. If one goes bad, the other takes over with a flip of the switch. Simple systems. Redundancy.
@@sunnybluesky440 You and I think alike. I like having a backup so when the primary fails, it can take over while the primary is getting repaired. Preparedness, simplicity, redundancy, are positive ideals.
Eric, on the topic of the furnace vs the catalytic heater. Most RV'ers are reluctant to use the heater because of power draw from the house batteries, because they are using AGM, Lead Acid and have at most half the rated power, not to mention most coaches come equipped with puny battery banks. Since you have 300 amp hours and can use 90% as well as solar to replenish why not use the on-board system. Like the generator these systems last much longer if used regularly. As Phil pointed out the furnace will keep your plumbing warm.
Eric,
A) Move the Magnets away from the Hinge Side. That way you can get the wiring out of the way and keep it from breaking from repeated flexing. It's not hard if you think about it.
B) Bypassing the Motor should be easy enough. Put in a switch that would emulate having the Magnets touching. About five minutes worth of work when you think about it.
Replace the Love Seat with a single Chair. Mount the Chair on a Pivot so you can turn it to face visitors. You'll be good to go and it's easier then trying to move the T.V. and rewire everything.
It behooves me why RV manufacturers do those "neck-wrecker" tv locations. Maybe look for a small "L" shape that can fit in that space?
I completely agree they really should design them more for people who would be in them longer than just weekends.
More often than not, dinette sets are way too large and the living room area too small.
The TVs are always in awkward positions unless they rotate.
It's sad, no matter the manufacturers, they always slap them together with basic configurations they think work for all.
Jax is more important to watch than the boobtube...
Cheaper to move the tv to above the table...
Just wanted to let you know. They make a ceiling-mounted Automatic TV mount. So it's out of the way when you're driving and at night you can automatically lower it down so you can have your window view you can find them at Amazon
You are the prime example of being a Mr. Fix It...!!! Occasional frustrations and snaff-foo’s just are part of the territory of RV living. Thankful that Eric shares the good and the bad and shows people how to think things thru and solve problems. There is no purr-fect RV. Customize it to “your” personal likes and go for it😉😁👍🇺🇸 Safe travels and keep an eye on spring weather forecasts😉
Maybe get one of those cool RV mounts for the TV that swivel and can raise up or lower, etc. That way you keep your dining area and swing out the TV when you want it.
UzeHerName I was also thinking doing that same set but on the couch.
Eric there's swivel recliner videos for that very same spot on UA-cam
Eric, have you thought about putting the tv on a tv mount that will articulate outwards and angled so that it faces the couch? You can also build a nice shallow shelf/cabinet to match the existing cabinets above the passenger side front window for your gaming systems. RV with Tito did a great video on building a new command centre above his door that you can take inspiration from.
As for the furnace, it's not supposed to sound like that. I'm off grid in Canada in my 1984 Class A and all it sounds like is blowing air and has always sounded like that for the past four years of constant use in the cold months.
We purchased that duo-recliner from one of the surplus stores in Elkhart, IN , for $1,000.00. It power reclines, heats, vibrates and has hot/cold drink holders.
Hey Eric, these issues are called "The RV experience" lol
I miss the white eraser board.
Also Eric remember Samsung is the only tv left that has a built in tv guide. Comes in handy when you are watching local channels just off your antenna.
I would recommend using blue threadlock for your wheel simulators. It helps keep the nut from coming loose but the nut can be removed if need be. Do not use the red threadlock as it is for permanent applications. I use the blue stuff for nuts and fasteners on my Harley Davidson, (lots of vibration), and it works great. Give it a try, it's not that expensive and can be found at Walmart and auto parts stores.
Great video, and great "can do" attitude. Sorry you are going through this. Ahhhhh...systems :)
It is indeed, but if anyone can figure it out and makeshift until he can fix it properly, Eric's ingenious.
It is frustrating to buy something and hope everything works, however, as with all things they just won't in time...usually when you can least afford it.
Eric go find an auto electrician. They always come up with an answer. Why dont you move the tv and put it on the wall opposite your seats.
I am surprised that they ran the wired (Hall Effect) switch to the door, instead of putting it on the floor with the magnet on the door. That creates much more motion for the wiring.
Your switch must be either normally open, or normally closed. If you have a multimeter, you may be able to determine which it is and either short the wires together, or break contact altogether to simulate the effect of normal closed door operation.
Other alternatives include installing a button type switch on the frame (similar to a refrigerator light switch) to replace the existing hall effect switch.
Best of luck, and safe travels to you!
There has to be an over ride somewhere that you haven't found yet. I sacrificed my wall and put a 42 inch tv across from the tv. It worked and loved it. If you put the new tv over the window make sure you put covering in that window to protect the tv from the light and weather elements.
I should have warned you not to buy a Coachmen because I owned one and it was not built well. We were lucky to get rid of it. That's why they are cheap!
@Kat LeRoi Yeah, but CVK won't have any issues he can't handle. He's incredibly handy and smart AF! ;-) He's the kind of guy I'd love to carry around in my back pocket!
Why not just have your rims powder coated
Dave Cha-Ching!!
just get new outer aluminum Alcoa wheels and be done with it.
If Eric comes over to western New York again, I'd powder coat his rims
You can use some strong locking brackets with a larger LED TV over the dining table so you can put it up out of the way when you’d like your window.
For the tv situation, put your reclining camping chair in place of the sofa. They work great and fold up easily. No moving the tv. The camping chair can be moved and adjusted.
We have those shit 12/6 simulators on the ford ambulances. They would come off continuously. Finally just painted the wheels silver and gave up.
You have great McGyver's skills: you can fix it. Hahaha
I pulled the fuse to keep the dumb thing up on mine. It's been years since doing it, but if I remember correctly, the fuse was in the motor area under the steps.
I've got an atwood 2 stage heater. You can hear it when it first comes on, not very loud but you can hear it. It steps down when it gets with in 3 degrees of the set temp. It's quiet enough that it wouldn't wake you up in dead silence.
Oh Eric I am sick for you that's not fair. You need a vacation from whats going on. Just know better days ahead saying some prayers for you and Jaxs. Stay safe . Thanks for sharing.
At least your laughing.
The furnace sound is the bearings on the fan motor, easy to replace the bearing or the entire motor if it does not have removable bearings. Not expensive...
Had the same issue just this week. We disconnected the pin from the actuator motor. Then, we were able to retract the steps and use a zip tie to keep the steps in so we could drive. We are now using a $8 plastic step from DG. The truth is we may never decide to use the steps agin unless we can override or dis-engage the system.
If duct tape don't fix it, you're not using enough duct tape! ;O)
Your first mistake was in dealing with Camping World.
They can get the parts you need but after they caused more damage than repair to a previous rig, that I had to take elsewhere to fix properly, they won't see a dime from me.
The reason why they won't go up when you start the engine is because the door switch has failed. Think about it, if you open the door to go put gas in, (for example) while the engine is running, you still need the steps to get in and out of the RV. Just because the engine is running doesn't mean the steps should be locked in the up position.
Magnetic switch either completes the circuit (joins the two input wires together) or interrupts the circuit (unlikely as the circuit is interrupted now), therefore take the two input wires to the magnetic switch and join them together, with an alternate bypass toggle switch if you like. Can’t believe this will not work!
Erick how are you cleaning your clothes now in the new RV
Now he can get a fully automatic portable washing machine and a portable dryer
MGTOW Fanatic rises to the challenge again!
Where's his fancy woman?
Ok, here's my thoughts. Definitely add a recliner facing the screen. I don't feel there's enough room for a second recliner (mirror the first) but I'm sure you'll find a table height storage unit to fit that space and matches the interior.
Options: The TV is too small (far away) to game on comfortably so I suggest getting a larger monitor/TV with its height matching the existing TVs length
and mounting it on a swivel so it can be rotated and pushed up out of the way and be secured.
Then there's the option of removing the storage units from both sides of the TV and mounting a larger monitor/TV (same as above or bigger?)
that can be moved and secured so, not to block the windshield.
The third is the most radical, ie: expensive. Instead of blocking the window, customize the dinette to add a TV lift going from seat back to seat back, that's
assuming there's no equipment and/or tanks under the benches to contend with?
That's it off the top (point) of my head. ;-)
If you look under the steps you will see the motor shaft and the retracting gear. On the end of the shaft there is always a square end for turning it manually. I have never seen one that does not have it.