chassis

  1. DA

    Gas Gauge Says Empty 2003 Adventurer (Workhorse Chassis)

    I have a 2003 adventurer 35ft workhorse w22. The gas gauge says empty and the low fuel message stays on. I did the cluster test and the needle moved from 0 to 50 to 100. I’ve seen comments about testing the wires going to the sending unit and I’m curious if that will require dropping the tank...
  2. JO

    Chassis Batteries Replacement 2011 Itasca Ellipse 42QD

    2011 Itasca Ellipse 42QD - I have 2 Interstate chassis batteries that are now 7 years old and appear to be failing to hold a charge. I'd like tp replace them with the same batteries. I'm not able to see the battery group/ID without removing the hold down, of which I don't have tools to do. I've...
  3. PR

    Chassis Battery Questions 2016 Forza 34T

    2016 Forza 34T Serial # 10L74U291778 I’m scheduled to leave the park tomorrow . The “Chassis Battery” switch will not stay in the ON position. The “Coach Battery” switch is fine. 20Will the coach start tomorrow? I’ve been sitting for about 9 days without a start up. Are my batteries not...
  4. RO

    Does Shore Power charge my dead chassis battery

    Hello everyone My one year old Mercedes battery died on me after 2 months of not using my RV. If I plug into shore power, will the battery get charged and work well again? also, do I need to have the inverter on during the process? or is there a USE/STORE switch somewhere that I need to put...
  5. MO

    Chassis battery disconnect switch doesn't work

    I can’t get any electricity to the ignition. I have a 2013 Itasca ( Winnebago) Sunova 30A. It has two battery disconnect switches just inside the entrance door on the left. One for the house batteries and one for the chassis battery. That panel also has awning switches and compartment light...
  6. JA

    Replacement 2017 Ford F-53 Chassis Oil Filler Cap

    My oil filler cap is missing and I can't seem to find a replacement. It is for a 2017 Ford F-53 chassis with 6.8L V-10. Ford dealers and Ford Truck outlets show a screw on cap or a quarter turn cap only. This won't work on my engine filler tube which is a smooth plastic tube with a flared end...
  7. TO

    Troubleshooting the chassis to house charge solenoid

    I have a 2020 Intent 28Y. The house batteries are not charging while driving. Many suggest that the solenoid is bad. Others suggest that there is a fuse that could be blown. So... I have confirmed that the alternator is charging (14.4v). I have confirmed that the batteries charge from shore...
  8. DB

    Promaster Chassis Solis Pocket transmission issue

    Love my Solis Pocket! Or I did until the transmission fell out! This happened in mid-July. Still not fixed. Here's what I've learned along the way: - The 2021 Promaster 1500 had the transmission replaced at 5k miles. - About 160 miles later is was back in the shop for further work on the...
  9. SO

    Chassis Battery - 2018 Vista32YE

    Odd that the manual dies not point out the (motor starting) battery. Appreciate your assistance to a newbe. Sooeey
  10. TA

    2012 Winnebago shell on a Ford chassis - The Sun Bus

    Hello, My name is Tamara. I am the executive director of a mobile clinic that offers free dermatology screening to the community. Our RV is a 40ft 2012 Winnebago shell on a Ford chassis. We travel to 12 states with our RV. I was looking for a winter skirt when I found this site. Thank you for...
  11. ST

    No 12 volt chassis power! 2014 Itasca Ellipse 42QD

    I have a 2014 Itasca Ellipse 42QD, just had new chassis batteries installed, got home, shut it down, went to start ir up and had no 12v power when I turned the key - nothing! Any thoughts?
  12. SA

    Rear Sumo Spring Installation 2012 Adventurer 37F Help!

    I'm attempting to install my rear Sumos for my 2012 F-53 chassis under a Winnebago Adventurer 37F of the same year. Fronts Sumos were easy. I’ve got the passenger side rear wheels off, and I don't have enough clearance for the top bracket. The rear suspension is entirely hanging. Do I need to...
  13. MO

    12v battery problems 1990 Winnebago Micro Warrior (Toyota chassis)

    We have 1990 mini Winnie micro warrior and having problems with 12 volt battery. The battery is saying it’s charged but since we plugged into the 120 V none of the lights work..only the big items like AC and fridge work…we just had a new converter installed. A relay in the battery compartment...
  14. CL

    1972 Brave Starter/Chassis Battery

    I've asked about this on a number of other forums, but apparently "starter battery" made them immediately jump to "beginner electrician work." The long and short of it is that I salvaged a Winnie from a junkyard, and have been fixing it up for use and habitation. The chassis battery's...
  15. Bzerull

    Where do you go for chassis maintenance 2002 Spirit Class C

    I am not new to RVing, having several trailers previous, but now with a motor home there are a few new challenges. Since my unit is older, 2002, but in excellent condition, I would like to have some maintenance checks done on the chasis, some of which i just cannot do myself. I would like to...
  16. JE

    Workhorse Chassis Service Locations?

    A friend of mine who has a Winnie on a Freightliner chassis told me a place in South Carolina that she took her RV to. It was a combo training/service center for Freightliner and she said her RV got the best service there at very reasonable rates. I was wondering if such a thing existed for...
  17. Bzerull

    Motorhome Model Year vs Chassis Year

    Maybe a lot of you know this, but I did not. When I purchased my motor home about a week ago, I thought I was purchasing a 2001. As it turns out, my ford chasis is a 2001, but the motor home is a 2002. No wonder i was unable to find the right winnebago manuals/diagrams. Now that i have the...
  18. AN

    1998 Winnebago Brave Ford Fuel pump access?

    Hello there. I own a '98 Brave 35' Ford Chassis and want to know if it's possible to access the fuel pump by cutting a hole in the floor. If somebody had experience doing so I'd appreciate your comments and advice. Thank you very much in advance! Anibal
  19. Bzerull

    Chassis information needed

    We purchased a 2001 Itasca Spirit 24’ low miles great condition. Where can I get information on the Chasis/engine? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
  20. Gizmoneer

    Issues with 1.5" Travato chassis lift

    We recently had a 1.5" Van Compass lift kit installed with Bilstein struts and upgraded rear shocks. Vehicle handles very well except now we have a "clunking" sound when steering over anything that causes front suspension to move. The installer has checked all nuts, bolts, etc. Nothing was...
  21. EA

    Rear lights gremlin in a Freightliner chassis

    If my memory is correct some months ago I read about a lighting issue on Freightliner Chassis on this or a related forum… specifically I have a 2019 Forza 34T on a Freightliner XC ? Chassis. Recently I noticed the left rear brake light remaining on while I had the dinghy towed Honda CRV plugged...
  22. RA

    Moving from an E-350 chassis to a MB chassis

    We’re thinking of moving from our MW22M on the Ford E-350 chassis to either a View or the Vita. Would like any thoughts from people who have made that move. I know there are pluses and minuses with it, but it would be nice having a variety of thoughts so we can make a better decision. As we get...
  23. SeeTheUSA

    Sprinter Chassis Battery Service Life?

    I bought our 2018 View 24D new in October 2017, so about 6.5 years ago. While I am not experiencing any chassis battery issues, it remains the original that Mercedes put in it. I did install a Trik-L-Start shortly after buying the rig, so it remains charged very well. Wondering … for those...
  24. MI

    2001 Journey Chassis Fuse Box Labels

    Somehow a shop lost the panel that covers the chassis fuse box under the hood on my 2001 Journey. Replacing the metal cover was easy, but I need the map of the fuses, breakers, and relays on the panel. Currently my air horn stopped working and I would like to check the fuse first. Can someone...
  25. N1

    Solar charge when chassis power off?

    Hi - just traded 2008 Voyage 33V in on a 2018 Era. New to solar (and posting here) so silly question: The rooftop solar is charging but does it continue to charge when I leave the unit parked outside and shut off the chassis power switch? Kinda like guessing whether the fridge light goes out...

Try RV LIFE Pro Free for 7 Days

  • New Ad-Free experience on this RV LIFE Community.
  • Plan the best RV Safe travel with RV LIFE Trip Wizard.
  • Navigate with our RV Safe GPS mobile app.
  • and much more...
Try RV LIFE Pro Today
Back
Top Bottom