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Doubledoc
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LX and LXI (Unique Issues)
10-18-2018
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Winterizing The 450 LXI
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Doubledoc
Only need to pump antifreeze thru the hot water...
Only need to pump antifreeze thru the hot water system by opening the hot water side of the utility facet. Pump the antifreeze until pink shows at facet. That will flush the copper coil in the aqua...
Forum:
LX and LXI (Unique Issues)
10-18-2018
Replies:
16
Winterizing The 450 LXI
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3,017
Posted By
Doubledoc
The aqua hot system requires antifreeze to be...
The aqua hot system requires antifreeze to be pumped thru the system so that no water can drain to the lowest point in the coils and freeze and then split the copper coil. It is not replaceable. Must...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
09-24-2017
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19
2006 M450 with CAT 525
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4,286
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Doubledoc
corrected version of 13 prior post
13. The navigation system was up dated from DVD system to a hard drive system with maps and logic up dated to 2012. The horizontal blinds that cover the salon slide mechanism were replaced with house...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
09-24-2017
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19
2006 M450 with CAT 525
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4,286
Posted By
Doubledoc
experience with '06 450 LXI part 2
House and Chassis Systems
1. 1. Some systems that use 120 v ac get there power thru relays and multiplex control circuits located behind the curb side wall in the rear bedroom closet.(behind the...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
09-24-2017
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19
2006 M450 with CAT 525
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4,286
Posted By
Doubledoc
experience with a '06 450 LXI 1.
Experience with a 2006 450 LXI with 90,000 miles
Our 2006 450 LXI (00358) was bought new in November 2007 with about 10,000 miles. We had a lot of warranty related problems and other sorting...
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M450 (Unique Issues)
08-03-2017
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13
Heat From Engine Compartment
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4,711
Posted By
Doubledoc
I installed a thermometer ( records Hi and Lo...
I installed a thermometer ( records Hi and Lo and current temperature) about 8" in front of the thermostat in the engine bay and watched temp change under various conditions. This resulted in the...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
07-30-2017
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13
Heat From Engine Compartment
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4,711
Posted By
Doubledoc
I have done some trial and error testing of the...
I have done some trial and error testing of the fan system I installed in the engine bay. The thermostat is set at about 155 degrees F. Fan-1 comes on under heavy heat loads like pulling a long grade...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
10-14-2016
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13
Heat From Engine Compartment
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4,711
Posted By
Doubledoc
Engine bay cooling
Hi,
Two 12" radiator cooling fans, controlled through an adjustable thermostat controller and the associated relay, switches, timer, fuses and wiring were installed in the engine bay area to...
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HVAC, Air Conditioners, Aqua Hot, Primus, Webasto, Chassis Heaters, Furnaces and Water Heaters
02-01-2016
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29
M450 Webasto
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5,009
Posted By
Doubledoc
The fluid -antifreeze/water- is the same as the...
The fluid -antifreeze/water- is the same as the engine coolant. If the engine coolant is full (site glass visible when engine bay is open) so is the webasto system. The engine heat switch on the...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
01-18-2016
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8
Heating question
Views:
2,657
Posted By
Doubledoc
The thermostat in the water closet is a...
The thermostat in the water closet is a make/break switch to ground for the fan for the webasto. Each Webasto register has a fan that comes on when the unit is active. The one in the head has a...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
01-18-2016
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8
Heating question
Views:
2,657
Posted By
Doubledoc
The bays have electric heaters and webasto heat....
The bays have electric heaters and webasto heat. All on their own thermostats. I believe the utility bay has an electric heating pad under the fresh water tank controlled by thermostat in the utility...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
01-10-2016
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69
No Start / Relays clicking
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10,839
Posted By
Doubledoc
Did you find where the ground stud was not...
Did you find where the ground stud was not grounded? There is a 12 v power distribution center in the large gray metal box (road side in bay 2). Many of the 12 v power needs go thru that box.
...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
08-21-2015
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9
Fuel Tank leaking.
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3,173
Posted By
Doubledoc
Our fuel tank that was fixed two years ago...
Our fuel tank that was fixed two years ago started to leak again. It was repaired just above the prior fix. After looking over the fuel tanks, I found no fuel tank vents in the tanks or the caps. I...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
08-13-2015
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5
Smart Voltage Regulator problems
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2,963
Posted By
Doubledoc
More on Regulator failure
I found that the compartment behind the rear bedroom closet (and above the engine room bay ceiling) is ventilated by a Nicro Vent 12v dc 15 CFM fan located on the curbside roof) which is longer ...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
07-21-2015
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5
Smart Voltage Regulator problems
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2,963
Posted By
Doubledoc
Smart Voltage Regulator problems
We had a second failure of our smart voltage regulator while on recent trip. The voltage shot up to 31-32 Volts on the 24 v dc side and half that on the 12 V side as it had done before. The failed...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
06-15-2015
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6
Radiator Mounts Failing.
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2,656
Posted By
Doubledoc
I found the following about the radiator mounts: ...
I found the following about the radiator mounts:
They are made by Barry Controls part# 22002-14 Mounts, anti vibration, 22002 series
...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
02-10-2015
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9
Air Suspension Issue
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5,131
Posted By
Doubledoc
Ross, I agree with you that there are elctronic...
Ross,
I agree with you that there are elctronic ride sensors for each wheel. The air line for the two air bags on the left drive wheel are tied together. I believe the tag air line is separate. The...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
02-09-2015
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9
Air Suspension Issue
Views:
5,131
Posted By
Doubledoc
Ross, I agree with you that leak is probably...
Ross,
I agree with you that leak is probably after the acc air system. I did not know about dumping all air in suspension via Hadley- good to know. Your discription of the air system is quite...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
02-08-2015
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9
Air Suspension Issue
Views:
5,131
Posted By
Doubledoc
John, We have a 110v AC compressor that...
John,
We have a 110v AC compressor that operates, 0ff at 120 psi ,on 100psi. We also have a 12v dc system which operates ,off at 80psi ,on at 60 psi. The dc system is to operate the toilet when dry...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
02-08-2015
Replies:
9
Air Suspension Issue
Views:
5,131
Posted By
Doubledoc
Air Suspension Issue
After solving the accessory air leaks, I found that our coach(2006 450LXI) has an air suspension problem as well.
When the coach is allowed to sit without a source of compressed air for several...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
12-25-2014
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27
Air system leaks
Views:
6,851
Posted By
Doubledoc
The accessory air system leaks have been fixed....
The accessory air system leaks have been fixed. The system now holds 120 psi overnight.
The following parts were replaced:
Norgren part # air dryer regulator F73G-4AN-QD3 $133
" ...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
12-11-2014
Replies:
27
Air system leaks
Views:
6,851
Posted By
Doubledoc
The tech tells me that the dessicant air dryer is...
The tech tells me that the dessicant air dryer is a replacable unit. Like a spin on filter! It had not been replaced. The housing that it screws into broke when the filter was removed and the unit...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
12-10-2014
Replies:
27
Air system leaks
Views:
6,851
Posted By
Doubledoc
We have continued to look for air leaks. An elbow...
We have continued to look for air leaks. An elbow or two were found to have small leaks and replaced. A big leak was found in the dryer that is for the accessory air compressors in the front driver...
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
10-02-2014
Replies:
27
Air system leaks
Views:
6,851
Posted By
Doubledoc
The check vakves were tested and proved to be OK....
The check vakves were tested and proved to be OK. The problem was found with the elbows which are fixed on one leg and can swivel on the other. They are used because it makes assembly much easier....
Forum:
M450 (Unique Issues)
09-30-2014
Replies:
27
Air system leaks
Views:
6,851
Posted By
Doubledoc
Thanks, Don. Very useful ideas. We will start...
Thanks, Don. Very useful ideas. We will start with the connectors , check valves and fittings on tank.
Jim
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