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Post by dennyb on Apr 20, 2021 18:17:07 GMT -5
My wife and I just bought our first RV. Now that we have had it a week, we are finding things we have questions about.
1: In the pass-thru there is a on/off switch (Brown or Black). We cannot figure out what it controls, does anyone know the answer to this question?
2: Our battery Disconnect Switch (Red) has ON, OFF, and Actuator. What is "Actuator"?
3: Has anyone else having issues with the Hook-up Light on their (original) Power Jack. Sometimes it works, most time it does not. Does this jack need to be greased and if so how?
Once we get the coach loaded, we are planning a dry run to a local campground. I will be interested in how many spectators come out to watch us back in and set-up.
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Post by Soleman on Apr 20, 2021 19:12:26 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Dennyb & Congrats on your new coach!
The only question I can make an attempt to answer is about your power jack, yes they need grease & they frequently get water in them, which could cause an electrical issue? Maybe a loose wire connection or bulb socket?
I'm sure others on here will be able to help you more than I can.
We wish you many exiting campouts and safe travels.
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Post by rvette on Apr 21, 2021 6:34:00 GMT -5
Congrats!
The On/off switch in our pass thru controls the front cap lights. Ours has a strip of led lights above the front window (we have a 2021 model). I believe previous years had lights on the front cap as well, even without the window.
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Post by johnr on Apr 21, 2021 7:03:14 GMT -5
Don't worry about the spectators, we were all new at one time or other. It can certainly be emotional and frustrating and embarrassing, but the best advice I can give is to be kind to each other when you're setting up and tearing down. It's easy to loose your cool in those tense moments but it doesn't do any good to take it out on each other.
Before you hit the campground, find a big open parking lot like a mall on a Sunday morning, and practice moving that rig around. Back up to the left and right, see if you can get your head wired around which way the rig turns when you move the steering wheel a certain way (always hold the steering wheel the same way until you're comfortable). Make sure to try backing up straight. Work with your partner on how you want to communicate with each other. I like my partner to be in my mirror and simply point in the direction she wants the back of the trailer to go. A closed fist means stop. That's something you'll have to work out yourselves. If you spend some hours playing around, then crunch time will be a little easier for you.
Good luck!
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Post by dennyb on Apr 21, 2021 9:38:12 GMT -5
Congrats! The On/off switch in our pass thru controls the front cap lights. Ours has a strip of led lights above the front window (we have a 2021 model). I believe previous years had lights on the front cap as well, even without the window. I am not positive I am following you here. There are lights other than clearance lamps on the front of the coach? |
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Post by dennyb on Apr 21, 2021 9:41:44 GMT -5
Don't worry about the spectators, we were all new at one time or other. It can certainly be emotional and frustrating and embarrassing, but the best advice I can give is to be kind to each other when you're setting up and tearing down. It's easy to loose your cool in those tense moments but it doesn't do any good to take it out on each other. Before you hit the campground, find a big open parking lot like a mall on a Sunday morning, and practice moving that rig around. Back up to the left and right, see if you can get your head wired around which way the rig turns when you move the steering wheel a certain way (always hold the steering wheel the same way until you're comfortable). Make sure to try backing up straight. Work with your partner on how you want to communicate with each other. I like my partner to be in my mirror and simply point in the direction she wants the back of the trailer to go. A closed fist means stop. That's something you'll have to work out yourselves. If you spend some hours playing around, then crunch time will be a little easier for you. Good luck! Thank you for the advice and encouragement. I drove semi-tractor trailer for a few years, but travel trailers are all together different. Not having the axels at the rear creates new adventures in turning and backing. I wish our now defunct mall had full parking lots, that would be a great place to practice. |
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Post by kbrady on Apr 21, 2021 10:33:03 GMT -5
In my trailer that switch controls the blue lights under the trailer. I had a problem with my jack working intermittently and it turned out to corroded leads on the inline fuse holder.
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Post by rvette on Apr 21, 2021 11:38:03 GMT -5
Your 2018 might be different. In the 2021 that switch operates these lights.  |
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Post by Edd505 on Apr 21, 2021 12:06:27 GMT -5
Thank you for the advice and encouragement. I drove semi-tractor trailer for a few years, but travel trailers are all together different. Not having the axels at the rear creates new adventures in turning and backing. I wish our now defunct mall had full parking lots, that would be a great place to practice. There are a couple of us here drove semis. The RV doesn't have sliding axles they are always in the same place so once you figure the pivot point you'll be find. I know you didn't back the semi great the first time and there were day that it just didn't go well. We still have days it doesn't go right, I just had one, my spotter wasn't with me when I had to change sites, mine was straight back while all others angled so references were all messed up.
Welcome to the site, travel safe and many happy memories. Edd
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Post by amvince on Apr 21, 2021 17:35:08 GMT -5
Congrats on the trailer. It is an adventure and very easy to get on your Wife when you are first setting up. Take your time. As far as backing in try to scout the campsite before you go if possible so yu have an idea the bet way to approach the site. I believe the 2018 has three small led's in the front cap.
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