Mods to 377 RLBH? - Page 132

Flyin_low · 08-14-2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WeRVoyagers

Just curious if anyone has done any mods to the dimmer switch in the master bedroom slide? That dang thing has the brightest little LED light that is positioned so that it shines right in my eye. Not sure how the thing comes off where I could disable the LED or cover the hole from the inside.

Black electrical tape. Still functions the same. I thought that was the dumbest thing ever invented.

WeRVoyagers · 08-14-2018, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyin_low

Black electrical tape. Still functions the same. I thought that was the dumbest thing ever invented.

Where did you put it - on the outside or in the inside? I would prefer to put it inside if at all possible but not sure how to open that switch up (don't want to accidentally rip it off the wall).

How are you liking your 2019? So far I am loving mine but have had weird issues with both AC's.

Master the compressor got stuck on when the thermostat was set to off. Noticed about 8 hours after I had set the thing to off that when I entered the room I could hear the compressor still humming away but no fan and the coils were covered in about a 1/2 inch of ice. Had to shut it off at the circuit breaker and let the thing thaw out and have not had an issue since, but still do not know why the freeze sensor did nothing/why the compressor was stuck on.

Today the main living AC is cycling on and off like crazy and it sounds like the compressor is knocking with each start and stop - switched it to fan only for a bit and will see if the issue comes back later after giving it a break/wondering if it is frozen up since it has been a hot and humid couple of days.

Also, I was looking around mine today and noticed light coming up from the rear lower corner behind the kitchen slide - back by the couch down where the floor meets the wall behind the slide trim there is a hole with a wire going through it. Does yours have the same? Mine is big enough that I could probably fit another 2 wires through it. I am not sure how I am going to fill the hole as it also happens to be where the cable has a connector right before the wire comes to the outside underneath so obviously it will need some play later if needed.

Flyin_low · 08-14-2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WeRVoyagers

Where did you put it - on the outside or in the inside? I would prefer to put it inside if at all possible but not sure how to open that switch up (don't want to accidentally rip it off the wall).

How are you liking your 2019? So far I am loving mine but have had weird issues with both AC's.

Master the compressor got stuck on when the thermostat was set to off. Noticed about 8 hours after I had set the thing to off that when I entered the room I could hear the compressor still humming away but no fan and the coils were covered in about a 1/2 inch of ice. Had to shut it off at the circuit breaker and let the thing thaw out and have not had an issue since, but still do not know why the freeze sensor did nothing/why the compressor was stuck on.

Today the main living AC is cycling on and off like crazy and it sounds like the compressor is knocking with each start and stop - switched it to fan only for a bit and will see if the issue comes back later after giving it a break/wondering if it is frozen up since it has been a hot and humid couple of days.

Also, I was looking around mine today and noticed light coming up from the rear lower corner behind the kitchen slide - back by the couch down where the floor meets the wall behind the slide trim there is a hole with a wire going through it. Does yours have the same? Mine is big enough that I could probably fit another 2 wires through it. I am not sure how I am going to fill the hole as it also happens to be where the cable has a connector right before the wire comes to the outside underneath so obviously it will need some play later if needed.

I just put a small strip on the outside. Can't see it unless you are right up on it. My biggest complaint so far is that I don't get to use it enough. Seems like our summer schedule is busier than the school year. I haven't noticed any daylight under any of the slides and I checked it out really good after our first long pull. The biggest (only, really) gripe I have is that the carpet from the dinette slide has rubbed the finish off the base of the island where it makes contact.

PlayersZ28 · 08-15-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bdreinv

Yes thanks is that 3k on a one ton truck? Bet it rides nice all hooked up!

Yes, '17 Chev 3500HD CC SB SRW. Switched from a '11 F350 CC LB DRW last fall. Chev sits flat, Ford was tail down when hooked. Chev out tows the Ford and I only have the occasional rear end squirm when behind a dirty trailer (car hauler, tanker) and it may be more the tires than the SRW.

Bookemdanno · 08-15-2018, 01:13 PM

Just wanted to suggest that y’all check your battery boxes...I had 3 12volts on the upper shelf, which collapsed on me on our last trip. I finally got in there today and ripped out what was left of that shelf. Many of the rivets were corroded with rust causing it to fail. I have AGM batteries, so never had a battery leak or spill over. So I couldn’t tell you what the cause was...nothing else has rust, just where the rivets were?? Here’s the pic of the after.

AKRUEBBE · 08-15-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookemdanno

Just wanted to suggest that y’all check your battery boxes...I had 3 12volts on the upper shelf, which collapsed on me on our last trip. I finally got in there today and ripped out what was left of that shelf. Many of the rivets were corroded with rust causing it to fail. I have AGM batteries, so never had a battery leak or spill over. So I couldn’t tell you what the cause was...nothing else has rust, just where the rivets were?? Here’s the pic of the after.

My batteries sit on the bottom of the battery compartment. The shelf above the batteries couldn't hold the weight of one battery.........very flimsy.

klassic · 08-15-2018, 09:27 PM

Somebody here had 3 batteries on each shelf. I forget who now.

Magnolia Tom · 08-15-2018, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by klassic

Somebody here had 3 batteries on each shelf. I forget who now.

I think he was from Canada and had a lot of solar.

klassic · 08-15-2018, 09:55 PM

I only have two.

Magnolia Tom · 08-15-2018, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by klassic

I only have two.

Lol! I think it was Tiju??

RedHorse1 · 08-16-2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bookemdanno

Just wanted to suggest that y’all check your battery boxes...I had 3 12volts on the upper shelf, which collapsed on me on our last trip. I finally got in there today and ripped out what was left of that shelf. Many of the rivets were corroded with rust causing it to fail. I have AGM batteries, so never had a battery leak or spill over. So I couldn’t tell you what the cause was...nothing else has rust, just where the rivets were?? Here’s the pic of the after.

Different model but my top battery tray was tearing at both front corners. I bent it back into shape and made a brace out of aluminum angle and have it pop riveted into place.
Bouncing down the road and me lugging the battery in/out has taken its toll. Root cause is flimsy materials.

Bookemdanno · 08-16-2018, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RedHorse1

Different model but my top battery tray was tearing at both front corners. I bent it back into shape and made a brace out of aluminum angle and have it pop riveted into place.

Bouncing down the road and me lugging the battery in/out has taken its toll. Root cause is flimsy materials.

Oh, I definitely agree that it’s flimsy material...I just don’t understand the cause for the rust.

PlayersZ28 · 08-18-2018, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bookemdanno

Oh, I definitely agree that it’s flimsy material...I just don’t understand the cause for the rust.

I would think the combination of acidic fumes from the charging battery and road moisture that can come up through the bottom would cause rust. I took the shelf out of mine and put in a wooden floor to use it as storage. My shelf was spot welded and even though it is galvanized metal it still had some slight rust at the welds.

Dskyward · 08-18-2018, 05:57 PM

Dan, your batteries look perty there, wired exactly like my three. However, I’ve never seen black cables used for positive, nor white cables used for negative. Is that from the factory or dealer?

klassic · 08-18-2018, 06:02 PM

Mine are black and white too.
I have no red

Bookemdanno · 08-18-2018, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dskyward

Dan, your batteries look perty there, wired exactly like my three. However, I’ve never seen black cables used for positive, nor white cables used for negative. Is that from the factory or dealer?

That was from the dealer...I just kept them that way since that's all I've "known" since I've had the 377. It's really not hard to remember...unless things change as I get older! Lol!

Dskyward · 08-18-2018, 06:16 PM

As a side note today, my DW and I attended the Midwest RV Supershow in Elkhart today and although there were lots of rv’s, not a single North Point, Pinnacle, or Designer 5th wheel was on display. Just 3 or 4 Eagles way in the back, but plenty of Jayco tag alongs. Event was scheduled for last weekend, but canceled due to the weather. Mostly sunny today, but they had rain Thurs, and again heavily yesterday and the field today was a muddy mulch mess. Almost every RV was mudded up inside. One Eagle had sunk down in the soft ground and the bottom fold out step was level with the icky ground! After tomorrow, when those rigs all get moved, I don’t want to even think about all that clean up.

Dskyward · 08-18-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookemdanno

That was from the dealer...I just kept them that way since that's all I've "known" since I've had the 377. It's really not hard to remember...unless things change as I get older! Lol!

That’s very interesting. It’s color coded to AC residential wiring. I didn’t recall seeing anything like that today at the Elkhart RV show. My feet are tired. We both walked 3 miles today at that event.

Fire_Instructor · 08-20-2018, 09:15 PM

I pulled my battery shelf out, and that narrow space is where I mounted a cord reel for my 30a umbilical. Mounted my four 6v golf cart batteries in the larger nose compartment, and built a vented box around them.

bradsampson · 08-26-2018, 04:46 PM

Hi Tom. My 2016 just cracked as well. I could do the fix myself and have the fiberglass fixed by my buddy. Is there any way you could get a copy of or drawing of what the fix is so I can do it. You can email it to me at bradsampson@outlook.com
Did you ever get this cracking issue fixed???

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