Negative to house battery. Our coach & house batteries are together, both hooked to a battery isolator in the front of the engine compartment (from the factory), both grounded to the frame. So the alternator charges both going down the road but one will not pull down the other. And, if needed, we can hook them together to start the rig in case the coach battery dies or goes too low.
The 12v constant power source (for power & presets) is hooked to something behind the dash, but I'll probably have to ask him later (he's on a roof in the rain right now).
I will take pics later, I swear
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'73 Concord 20' Class A w/Dodge 440 - see profile for photo
We put in 2 terminal blocks, one hot and one ground. The hot one we switched with a heavy-duty toggle switch; that way, all accessories are on an easy-to-reach switch we never leave on (and therefore don't kill the battery). Then we used the battery side of the toggle switch for the clock and preset power for the stereo.
Does anyone have knowledge of these models?
Thanks in advance.
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I have a 1989 Dodge XPLORER RV Class B - Purchased 10/15/10 IN CASH
Fiance' purchased a Class C 2002 Dynamax Carri-go on 5/1/15 IN CASH
We've got the best of both worlds
Something like Tioga, Honey, Shasta, Coachman, etc. will be the coach builder.
First thing to look for is water damage. Look especially in the corners and around anything that protrudes on the roof, like the AC unit, the TV antenna - that sort of thing. If the coach hasn't been maintained, these places will show signs of the water intrusion. Then check that the appliances are present and work, including the genny. Then check that the motor and tranny work as they are supposed to.
With an older motorhome, unless they have recent receipts for things like tires, belts, hoses - anything rubber - simply assume that those things will need to be replaced as soon as you purchase the rig. And build the cost in accordingly.
> The hot one we switched with a heavy-duty toggle switch; that way, all accessories are on an easy-to-reach switch we never leave on...
I like this idea. Please define "all accessories." Do you mean all accessories in the drivers compartment? What other accessories do you have wired to this switch?
The one downside seems to be that since this doesn't shut off when you turn off the ignition, you have to remember to manually turn it off. Correct?
The blocks have empty spaces, so we can hardwire more stuff as we go. We will eventually make a new dash and make everything much neater (and hide the wires)...and put the stereo where I can control it without stretching almost as far as I can go.
Correct. The toggle switch is just to the right of the ignition switch and it's easily become a habit to flip it off when we shut off the ignition (fortunately). Also fortunately, the digital voltmeter has a red display and glows at us to remind us to flip the switch.
Leeann wrote:
Dodge Sportsman is the van cutaway chassis the motorhome was built on.
Something like Tioga, Honey, Shasta, Coachman, etc. will be the coach builder.
First thing to look for is water damage. Look especially in the corners and around anything that protrudes on the roof, like the AC unit, the TV antenna - that sort of thing. If the coach hasn't been maintained, these places will show signs of the water intrusion. Then check that the appliances are present and work, including the genny. Then check that the motor and tranny work as they are supposed to.
With an older motorhome, unless they have recent receipts for things like tires, belts, hoses - anything rubber - simply assume that those things will need to be replaced as soon as you purchase the rig. And build the cost in accordingly.
Dodge Sportsman is the van cutaway chassis the motorhome was built on.
Something like Tioga, Honey, Shasta, Coachman, etc. will be the coach builder.
First thing to look for is water damage. Look especially in the corners and around anything that protrudes on the roof, like the AC unit, the TV antenna - that sort of thing. If the coach hasn't been maintained, these places will show signs of the water intrusion. Then check that the appliances are present and work, including the genny. Then check that the motor and tranny work as they are supposed to.
With an older motorhome, unless they have recent receipts for things like tires, belts, hoses - anything rubber - simply assume that those things will need to be replaced as soon as you purchase the rig. And build the cost in accordingly.
Awesome information. Thanks Leeann.
If I buy it or not, I will try to a get a picture and post it.
Leeann wrote:
He refreshed my memory:
We put in 2 terminal blocks, one hot and one ground. The hot one we switched with a heavy-duty toggle switch; that way, all accessories are on an easy-to-reach switch we never leave on (and therefore don't kill the battery). Then we used the battery side of the toggle switch for the clock and preset power for the stereo.
He refreshed my memory:
We put in 2 terminal blocks, one hot and one ground. The hot one we switched with a heavy-duty toggle switch; that way, all accessories are on an easy-to-reach switch we never leave on (and therefore don't kill the battery). Then we used the battery side of the toggle switch for the clock and preset power for the stereo.
That makes sense I guess. I've tested everything I can find under there. I've found numerous "ignition" wire possibilities, but not one accessory wire.
I might just take the power lead, and run it to a toggle switch.
The bf looked at it, scratched his head, cussed & stomped around, then ripped it all out and started over
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Old & Slow wrote:
Dodge Sportsman wiper linkage bushings,
Old and they fall apart. Takes 4 for the system. Wiper Linkage Bushings. Part number. 'Dorman 49440'. Got them at O'Reilly Auto Parts.
All others I tried, no deal. Please be advised, not a easy installation. Glad previous post gives instructions. You can unscrew the cover, lift it and reach the arms. Need long nose pliers with a 90 and some WD40. I finally gave up and took the MH to a service tech. At 74, not to good at all jobs. But do be prepaired to replace these bushings. I love this thread. So much to be gained.
Floyd
Dodge Sportsman wiper linkage bushings,
Old and they fall apart. Takes 4 for the system. Wiper Linkage Bushings. Part number. 'Dorman 49440'. Got them at O'Reilly Auto Parts.
All others I tried, no deal. Please be advised, not a easy installation. Glad previous post gives instructions. You can unscrew the cover, lift it and reach the arms. Need long nose pliers with a 90 and some WD40. I finally gave up and took the MH to a service tech. At 74, not to good at all jobs. But do be prepaired to replace these bushings. I love this thread. So much to be gained.
Floyd
Ordered 4 (for spares) from RockAuto.com for $16 including shipping.
Thanks Floyd!
Ken
1978 21ft Tioga Dodge 440 Motor,
4.5kw Generac and 80 watts Solar
1984 Goldwing Interstate (Daily driver)
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