Your Onan 5500 generator's fuel pump chatter and dual light illumination indicates a control board communication error triggered by the remote harness connection. This comprehensive guide covers diagnosis, repair steps, and prevention strategies for all common Onan 5500 issues.
Tips for fueling diesel RVs at remote campgrounds. Covers planning, finding fuel, pump limitations, and emergency fuel strategies.
Your Coleman Mach AC unit on the 2019 Rockwood Minilite 2509s has developed a short circuit that's drawing power even when the AC is off. The fact that the fuse blows before it's even fully seated indicates a direct short to ground in the AC circuit.
Keep your RV generator running reliably with this comprehensive maintenance and troubleshooting guide for Onan, Generac, and Cummins units.
Hard starting often fuel pressure bleed-down from check valve or injector. Test by cycling key to build pressure. Use gauge for definitive diagnosis.
Protect your RV from freeze damage with this comprehensive winterization and de-winterization guide.
The ultimate guide to Ford F53 chassis ownership covering everything from routine maintenance to advanced troubleshooting. Learn about common issues, upgrade options, and keep your motorhome running reliably.
When your RV converter runs but won't charge batteries, the issue is usually a faulty converter charging section, blown fuse, or bad battery connections. Start by checking the DC fuses and testing voltage output from the converter.
Multiple coil codes on driver side likely common wiring, ground, or PCM driver issue. Check shared circuits before replacing coils.
Lippert slide motor parts available from lci1.com, PPL Motorhomes, or RV parts suppliers. Motor only or complete gearbox options. Diagnose whether motor or gears failed to determine best replacement approach.
All headlights out with other lights working points to headlight relay or combination switch failure. Check and swap headlight relay first - if no change, the combination switch is likely failed. Common issue on late 90s Ford chassis.
Removing grill improves F53 battery access significantly. Use floor jack with wood block to lift 45lb battery to tray height, or get a helper. Battery carrier strap helps. Consider battery slide tray for future ease.
F53 460 timing marks on harmonic balancer viewed through timing pointer. Clean and mark with white paint for visibility. Use timing light at idle.
1990 Tioga E-350 no start - check battery, fuel pump operation, spark in that order. Listen for fuel pump hum with key on. Check inertia switch reset button. Common failures are fuel pump relay and ignition module.
Even with disconnect switches engaged, phantom loads and battery self-discharge can drain RV batteries during storage. Installing battery maintainers, using master disconnect switches, and addressing phantom loads will solve this issue.