Results for "automatic fire extinguisher"

Halfway through another camping trip and trying to decide between babying my Onan 4000 with manual choke every startup or finally fixing this Code 14 nightmare. Let me try again:

Just found out that my 2013 Thor Class C's Onan 4000 generator won't cooperate after sitting since March, and I'm dealing with a nightmare. Been getting Code 14 errors and spent half the morning just trying to get it fired up.

The only way I can get it started is by manually messing with what I think is the choke linkage - otherwise it just won't go. Once I shut it off, same story - won't restart unless I physically manipulate that linkage again. Only has 240 hours on it and was serviced about 2 years ago.

I'm pretty sure the carburetor is gummed up from sitting, but what exactly does Code 14 mean? And more importantly, what do I need to clean to get that choke working automatically again? I really need to get this thing running properly before our next trip! …more

Pulled out my entire toolbox and I'm determined to fix this stubborn Dometic RV fridge that won't ignite in gas mode myself — where should I start? The thing works absolutely flawlessly when it's set to AUTO mode - switches from electric to gas without any issues, ignites on the first try, everything's perfect.

But here's where it gets maddening: the moment I manually switch it to gas mode, it completely refuses to ignite. I can hear the gas valve cycling on and off, but the ignitor just won't fire. It tries a few times then gives up and throws the CHECK light. I've been troubleshooting this for weeks and I'm stumped - why would AUTO mode work perfectly but manual gas mode fail every single time?

I'm really hoping this is something fixable because everything else about this fridge works great. Has anyone experienced this weird AUTO vs manual gas mode issue before? What should I be looking at? …more

Planning to fix my Class A motorhome's transmission myself, but my neighbor says it needs fluid, the dealer insists it's the torque converter, and YouTube swears it's the solenoid pack. On my 4R100 transmission specifically, the transmission has been shifting a little rough lately, especially when accelerating from a stop or when climbing hills. Sometimes it seems to hesitate before shifting into the next gear, and I've noticed the engine RPMs climbing higher than usual before it finally engages.

I've owned this RV for about three years now, and I'll admit I haven't been as diligent about transmission maintenance as I probably should have been. The fluid looked a bit dark the last time I checked it, but I'm not entirely sure what I should be looking for or what the proper procedure is for checking transmission health. I've heard horror stories about transmission rebuilds costing thousands of dollars, so I want to make sure I'm approaching this systematically rather than just hoping the problem goes away.

What's the proper first step when you suspect transmission problems? Should I be taking it straight to a shop, or are there some basic diagnostic steps I can handle myself before spending money on professional diagnosis? I want to make sure I'm not missing something simple that could save me a lot of headache and expense down the road. …more

Tried everything the manual suggests for no propane flow issues, but even with my tank valve wide open I'm still not getting any gas to my RV appliances. I just filled up my propane tank (because apparently I'm the genius who let it run completely empty), and now I'm sitting here like a caveman with no stove, no hot water, and definitely no s'mores tonight. The tank gauge says it's full, but absolutely ZERO propane is making it to any of my appliances.

I'm looking for a leak detector that seems to be missing, and the user manual shows it as #7 in the lineup. I think it should be between the regulator and supply line, but I can't seem to locate it. I checked around the typical areas but didn't spot anything that looked like it might be the shutoff valve.

I'm pretty sure I didn't suddenly develop superpowers that make propane disappear, so there's got to be something simple I'm missing. Is there some kind of safety shutoff that kicks in when tanks go empty? Or did my regulator decide to go on strike? I feel like I'm one step away from rubbing two sticks together to make coffee. Help a fellow RVer out before I completely lose what's left of my camping dignity! …more

Finally got a 2019 Ford E450 and I'm upgrading from AGM to lithium batteries but can't figure out if I need a DC-DC charger. Now I'm seriously considering ditching my AGM 12V batteries for the shiny new lithium upgrade on my E450 chassis.

The thing is, I've got a decent 200 amp alternator already installed, and I'm wondering if that's enough muscle to properly charge lithium batteries, or if I need to add yet another gadget to my ever-growing collection of RV electronics. Do I really need a DC-DC charger for this upgrade, or can my alternator handle the job? My wallet is already crying from pricing out lithium batteries, so I'm hoping to avoid another expensive add-on if possible! …more

Woke up to find my RV's mystery electrical component glowing red instead of the green light the manual promised, and I can't even figure out what this thing is! In the picture I uploaded, you can see the component with the red warning light that just started appearing recently. I'm pretty sure that's not a good sign, right?

I'm thinking it might be some kind of detector or maybe part of the electrical system? There are so many gadgets crammed into these rigs. Anyone know what typically has red warning lights in RVs and what I should be looking for to figure out what this thing actually is? Would love to get it sorted before it becomes a bigger problem! …more

Since shopping for RV fire extinguishers, I'm getting contradictory expert advice, seeing sketchy Amazon reviews on cheap Chinese models, AND can't figure out what's actually safe. They're mostly from Chinese manufacturers with names I can't pronounce, and they cost a fraction of what the established tube systems like BlazeCut cost. The problem is, every "review" I read sounds exactly the same - like they were written by bots, not real people who actually tested them. I'm tempted by the low price, but I'm worried I'd just be wasting money on something that won't work when I need it most. Has anyone actually used these things in a real fire situation, or should I stick with the proven but expensive options? …more