kmiller
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Looking for better headlights any suggestions?
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TheoWarrior
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ronfisherman wrote:TheoWarrior wrote:Found it behind microwave . Very burned up condition.
Will post more later after repairs
Failure of ATS is most often caused by loose connection. ATS should be check yearly for proper torque on all the connection in box. Without a torque wrench make they are tight. While at it. It is good idea to check all the connections in circuit breaker box.
the ATS in my unit is behind the microwave oven, where you don't know its there or a potential problem. You have to remove the microwave to check it.
The ATS on my unit is the IOTA-50r. per my research, it has a long history of failures and has been recalled by many motorhome manufacturers because it was installed incorrectly or the lugs not torqued to 40 ft/lbs, http://community.fmca.com/topic/3781-transfer-switch-iota-50r/
My unit melted and was near causing a fire.
If it had caught on fire, it is in a bad area, that would be difficult to extinguish a fire. I suspect other manufacturers moved the unit to accessible areas and tourqued the lugs correctly.
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TheoWarrior wrote:ronfisherman wrote:TheoWarrior wrote:Found it behind microwave . Very burned up condition.
Will post more later after repairs
Failure of ATS is most often caused by loose connection. ATS should be check yearly for proper torque on all the connection in box. Without a torque wrench make they are tight. While at it. It is good idea to check all the connections in circuit breaker box.
the ATS in my unit is behind the microwave oven, where you don't know its there or a potential problem. You have to remove the microwave to check it.
The ATS on my unit is the IOTA-50r. per my research, it has a long history of failures and has been recalled by many motorhome manufacturers because it was installed incorrectly or the lugs not torqued to 40 ft/lbs, http://community.fmca.com/topic/3781-transfer-switch-iota-50r/
My unit melted and was near causing a fire.
If it had caught on fire, it is in a bad area, that would be difficult to extinguish a fire. I suspect other manufacturers moved the unit to accessible areas and tourqued the lugs correctly.
I believe I'm having this exact same issue right now. I'm hearing a pop from the ATS and then the generator shuts down.
What ATS did you end up replacing yours with, and was the install straightforward?
Any hints, tips and/or pics would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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I just wanted to provide a little update on mine. I have a 2009 RWT3400 so its ATS location may be different from the RWS or RWM models. The location of mine was consistent with a friend's RWT, which was behind the bottom cabinet drawers, underneath of the coat closet, to the left of the refrigerator. Removal of the drawers is simple - depress the latches on either side in opposing directions (up on the left/down on the right for mine) and slide the drawers out.
My particular ATS is also an Iota ITR-50R, and I found the neutral wire to be burned up. Bypassing the lugs as a temporary fix did fix the problem. I'll be replacing this unit shortly.
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We just bought a 2008 Weekend Road Warrior and need some help. First there are no user manuals at all so any info there would be of great help. The second is that we cannot locate the fresh water fill. It has a city water hook up but where do you fill for the tanks?
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Sorry for late reply.
I got a replacement from amazon. I dont think you can buy an Iota unit any longer. I called IOTA and they said to purchase this one. WFCO T57 50 Amp Transfer Switch. it is almost exactly the same, went in with no issues,
I did have to cut back some of the wires to get clean connections.
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I will try to post copies of user manuals soon
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TheoWarrior
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Ladyracer wrote:We just bought a 2008 Weekend Road Warrior and need some help. First there are no user manuals at all so any info there would be of great help. The second is that we cannot locate the fresh water fill. It has a city water hook up but where do you fill for the tanks?
Welcome to the group.
The city water hookup is the same connection, you just move the selector switch to "tank fill". make sure you also open the tank vent valve near the hot and cold low point drain valves. On my unit there is also other tank fill overflow vents that will spray water out if you overfill your tanks.
WORD TO WISE....Don't try to fill your fresh water tanks through your septic tank flush connection. its right next to the fresh water connection and its easy to confuse if your not paying attention. if you do this you will overfill your sewage tank and flood your motorhome with nice stinky sewage.
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kmiller I cannot be more pleased w/ Strictly HID 6000k pure white replacements
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I also added a center light bar
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MichiganWarrior
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New 2009 RWM3400 owner here. Our fam is super stoked to take delivery of our motorhome. Lots of great info here. I'm sure I will be looking for answers or advice down the road.
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