Results for "fuel shutoff"

Looked forward to our two-week cross-country trip starting tomorrow until I discovered my RV water heater that used to produce scalding hot water now barely gets lukewarm. Both the electric and gas functions appear to be working - I can hear the gas igniting and see the electric indicator light - but the water temperature just won't get hot enough for a decent shower.

I've been dealing with this for weeks now and it's driving me crazy. The water gets warm, but nowhere near the hot temperatures I used to get. Is this a common problem with RV water heaters? What are the most likely culprits when you're getting lukewarm water instead of hot? I really need to figure out what's causing this and how to fix it before my next camping trip. …more

Every Ford E450 I've worked on had the inertia switch behind the driver's panel — but my 2011 Freedom Elite 32r has it hidden somewhere completely different. The engine is experiencing what appears to be fuel delivery issues after a minor fender bender, and I suspect the inertia switch may have been triggered and needs to be reset.

I've already done extensive searching in the typical locations - removed both driver and passenger side kick panels completely, pulled out the glove box, and even partially disassembled sections of the dashboard. Despite checking all these common spots where Ford usually places these switches, I'm coming up empty-handed.

Could the switch be integrated into another component on this particular year and model? Are there any alternative locations specific to the E450 chassis or Freedom Elite configuration that I should be checking? I'm also wondering if some models of this year might not have a traditional standalone inertia switch at all. …more

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

Tried everything to get my 2006 Fleetwood Tioga running after it started cutting out randomly yesterday, but can't even find the fuel shutoff switch. I think it might be related to the inertial fuel shutoff switch, but I honestly have no idea where to even start looking for it.

Could someone please help me understand where this switch is typically located on this model? I've heard it could be in a few different spots but I don't want to go tearing apart panels randomly. Any guidance on the most common locations would be really appreciated! …more

Spent an hour inspecting this Craigslist Onan 4000 from Villa Rica and it's doing something bizarre — everything looks perfect but won't even attempt to turn over. I'm seeing prices ranging from $500 to $3000+ and want to understand what's a fair price. The original link was https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/rvs/d/villa-rica-onan-cummins-generator/7895531063.html.

What should I be looking for when I go check one out? Don't want to buy someone else's headache but also don't want to pass on a good deal because I'm being too picky. Any red flags I should watch out for? …more

Got a Ford 460 RV where the fuel pump went completely dead with zero electrical power reaching it. Two weeks into RV ownership and I'm already that guy asking "why won't my rig start?" 🤦‍♂️

My 1994 National Dolphin with Ford 460 ran like a champ to the campground, but after 4 days of living the good life, it decided to throw a tantrum when it was time to leave. Engine turns over fine but won't fire up - classic "I don't wanna go home" syndrome. Throws some starting fluid at it and it runs briefly, so I'm thinking fuel delivery issue.

Checked the fuel pump and sure enough, zero power getting to it. Being the resourceful newbie I am, I ran a jumper wire directly to the pump and made it home just fine. But I know this isn't exactly the "proper" long-term solution my wife keeps reminding me about. Where should I start troubleshooting the electrical issue? Is there some safety switch I don't know about that might have tripped during our stay? …more

About to crawl under my 1995 Thor Mirage RV's dashboard staring at endless wires and components with no clue which one is the Ford F53 460 inertia switch. I have a 1995 Thor Mirage Class A with the F53 chassis and 460 engine. After hitting a pretty good bump on the road, my fuel pump stopped working completely.

I've been reading online and it sounds like the inertia switch probably got triggered, but I'm having trouble figuring out exactly where it's located on my rig. I've seen some posts mentioning the steering column, but I've looked there and can't find anything. Could someone help me understand where I should be looking for this switch and what it actually looks like? I'd really appreciate any guidance from someone who's dealt with this before. …more