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Introduce Yourself / Re: I'm Back!

Last post by RockwoodMike - Yesterday at 09:44 AM

Wow!! Great to see you back  

I thought maybe you had passed away ..The rumors of your demise is greatly exaggerated!!

Always enjoyed reading your posts with all your skill and knowledge that are contained in them..

Glad you are feeling better..Look forward to you being active again  

#2

Introduce Yourself / I'm Back!

Last post by Rickf1985 - Yesterday at 07:27 AM

Well, it has been quite a while since I have been here due to health issues and the fact that my RV has gotten to the point where I just cannot justify spending more money on it. I have been looking for a replacement and I think I have found it. It is a 2003 Winnebago Journey 36-DL. I would really like any input from the members about this model if you have any knowledge of them. It is a rear engine diesel, 5.9 Cummins. Only reason for sale is he bought a boat. Needs the money. Money I am paying is the bottom of the scale retail. Only known problem he he mentions is a cracked passenger side windshield. I am going to look at it on Sunday.

Rick

#3

Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Click and... no 12v power ...

Last post by RockwoodMike - July 25, 2024, 10:07 PM

I just might replace at least the fusible links now. Are they easily obtainable?

The Zone should have them..plus all the connectors to splice in the replacement..Fusible links really don't go bad..I have never had one go bad..

But there is nothing wrong having a spare to carry on the RV..Then if you really want to get deep, spare everything else you can think of..starter..radiator hoses..fan belts..etc..

If you do break down on the road, you will have a good chance of having the part in hand..

#4

Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Click and... no 12v power ...

Last post by RockwoodMike - July 25, 2024, 09:58 PM

6v house battery ground cable. 

Your house battery is 6 volts??

Good diagnostic on your part in regards to cable problem..

That is my worst fear in regards to motorhomes..Broken down in a campground..

#5

Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Click and... no 12v power ...

Last post by Mosin - July 25, 2024, 09:45 PM

Also, being nothing more than a piece of wire, the fusible links at the starter solinoid can create squirrly situations like this do to expansion and contraction from current induced heat (AND AGE).
The pin for the large red wire at the half moon connector (ign switch wires) at base of the steering wheel is also a trouble spot.  Had to jumper around it on my 77 Chieftain M400 when I had it.

I know these will bite me hard one day, so I just might replace at least the fusible links now. Are they easily obtainable?

#6

Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Click and... no 12v power ...

Last post by Mosin - July 25, 2024, 09:44 PM

As Mike predicted when I returned with the Valuecraft battery the rig fired right up again. Several times. No issues whatsoever. Since the Zone staff did not do a load test before determining it was good I thought it probably had internal short/issues under heavy load, but apparently it is indeed good.

Thus, returning to wiring, I noticed that what I had thought was the ground cable extending from the battery compartment post to the engine block was in fact the 6v house battery ground cable.    Hence, the only battery ground I have had for the past decade plus for both 6v and 12v batts has been this battery compartment post, the sheet metal around which I am not even sure connects to the frame. After cleaning all posts and connectors I have now added a 4 foot ground that runs from the battery compartment post to the engine block, where another shorter ground connects the engine block post to the frame. Rig starts immediately with the Valuecraft.

Hopefully this will do the trick! Test drive tomorrow    Sincere thanks for the responses!

#7

Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Click and... no 12v power ...

Last post by DaveVA78Chieftain - July 25, 2024, 07:44 PM

Also, being nothing more than a piece of wire, the fusible links at the starter solinoid can create squirrly situations like this do to expansion and contraction from current induced heat (AND AGE).
The pin for the large red wire at the half moon connector (ign switch wires) at base of the steering wheel is also a trouble spot.  Had to jumper around it on my 77 Chieftain M400 when I had it.

#8

Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Click and... no 12v power ...

Last post by RockwoodMike - July 25, 2024, 06:19 PM

subsequently checked out as "good" when tested by kind staff at point of sale

When the staff at the Zone tested the battery, did they put a heavy load test on it..? Or just a volt gauge and a charger??

I have seen batteries that break internally when given a sudden heavy load such as a starter..And then "repair" themselves when they cool down..

#9

Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Click and... no 12v power ...

Last post by Mosin - July 25, 2024, 05:59 PM

This is sage advise indeed and I will follow it and report back!

#10

Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Click and... no 12v power ...

Last post by RockwoodMike - July 25, 2024, 05:52 PM

To positive prove your solution in regards to the battery being bad..Put the bad battery back on and see if the problem returns..

I am sorry but I am not buying that your battery is bad....I think with you connecting and reconnecting cables, testing a different batteries is causing a temporary "good" connection..And that temporary good will let you down when it goes back to bad