Generator won't start

[Wayne Kotila]

Hi Marv

How do you like the hurricane heat system and does it heat the bays? Is the big foot leveling system reliable?

Wayne

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From: Marv & Jean
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:56:46 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator won't start

Hi Wayne:

I like the M380 a lot. I have put 58,000 miles on it and have had minimal problems after we got the original issues ironed out. I think a lot of that was operator problems rather than coach problems. Like all computer stuff the coach wants things done in set sequence and if you deviate from the sequence it just won't work.

Our coach has two slide and both are working fine. In the flat lands we get about 8.5 mph and driving in the mountains it is about 1 mpg less. There are some good buys on M380s around. I don't think you would regret it. After the 82FCRB it was quite a change.

If you have any specific questions I would be glad to try to answer them for you.

Marv
2004 M380
Ocean Shores, WA

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Wayne Kotila ...> wrote:
>
> Marv, how do like your 2004 M380? I have been consideringbuying an M380.
> Wayne
> 1985 PT40
>
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Marv & Jean
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 2:39:46 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator won't start
>
>
> Gary:
>
> The generator battery on the M380 is not charged from the 110v shore power. For the generator to be charged you have to run the generator. If you have not run it in a couple of months it is likely that the battery is down. I would either put a battery charger on the generator battery or jump start it. Remember if using a charger it is
a Gel cell battery so use an appropriate charger.
>
> Marv
> 2004 M380
> Ocean Shores, WA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "garyvant55439" wrote:
> >
> > The generator on my 2004 M380 won't start from any of the starting switches. It's worked over the last two years and I started it about two months ago.
> >
> > The generator battery appears to be OK.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Gary Van Tassel
> >
>

[Marv & Jean]

Wayne

The hurricane system works well and has required minimal maintenance. It is a
bit more noisy that I would have liked because i have a vibration when the pump
is running that is annoying. It must not be too bad because I have not tried to
do anything to fix it. The pump that runs all time is in the hot water side of
the system and to fix that problem I put a remote switch on the dash that allows
us to turn the water heater on and off. We only leave it on when we need hot
water and that stops the pump and saves the batteries. That is an easy fix.
There is an antifreeze like fluid in the system that needs to be potable in case
of a pin hole developing in the coil that would allow the fluid to enter the
fresh water system.

The Big Foot levelers have not cause a minute trouble. I spray them 3 or 4
times a year with dry/greaseless silicon and that has been it.

I didn't mention the driveability. It is a dream to drive. I don't believe you
will find any other coach that drives better. The only problem is that it wants
to run faster that I think I should be driving. No speeding tickets yet but I
have to keep the cruise control on or I am afraid I would get a ticket.

Wayne I would not hesitate to buy another M380 if I was shopping for another
coach.

Marv
2004 M380
Ocean Shores, WA


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wayne Kotila wrote:
>
> Hi Marv
> How do you like the hurricane heat system and does it heat the bays? Is the
big foot leveling system reliable?
> Wayne
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Marv & Jean
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:56:46 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator won't start
>
>
> Hi Wayne:
>
> I like the M380 a lot. I have put 58,000 miles on it and have had minimal
problems after we got the original issues ironed out. I think a lot of that was
operator problems rather than coach problems. Like all computer stuff the coach
wants things done in set sequence and if you deviate from the sequence it just
won't work.
>
> Our coach has two slide and both are working fine. In the flat lands we get
about 8.5 mph and driving in the mountains it is about 1 mpg less. There are
some good buys on M380s around. I don't think you would regret it. After the
82FCRB it was quite a change.
>
> If you have any specific questions I would be glad to try to answer them for
you.
>
> Marv
> 2004 M380
> Ocean Shores, WA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, Wayne Kotila
wrote:
> >
> > Marv, how do like your 2004 M380? I have been considering buying an M380.
> > Wayne
> > 1985 PT40
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ____________ _________ _________ __
> > From: Marv & Jean
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 2:39:46 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator won't start
> >
> >
> > Gary:
> >
> > The generator battery on the M380 is not charged from the 110v shore power.
For the generator to be charged you have to run the generator. If you have not
run it in a couple of months it is likely that the battery is down. I would
either put a battery charger on the generator battery or jump start it. Remember
if using a charger it is a Gel cell battery so use an appropriate charger.
> >
> > Marv
> > 2004 M380
> > Ocean Shores, WA
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "garyvant55439" wrote:
> > >
> > > The generator on my 2004 M380 won't start from any of the starting
switches. It's worked over the last two years and I started it about two months
ago.
> > >
> > > The generator battery appears to be OK.
> > >
> > > Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Gary Van Tassel
> > >
> >
>

[Wayne Kotila]

That all sounds good.

Thank You

Wayne

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From: Marv & Jean
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:02:37 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator won't start

Wayne

The hurricane system works well and has required minimal maintenance. It is a bit more noisy that I would have liked because i have a vibration when the pump is running that is annoying. It must not be too bad because I have not tried to do anything to fix it. The pump that runs all time is in the hot water side of the system and to fix that problem I put a remote switch on the dash that allows us to turn the water heater on and off. We only leave it on when we need hot water and that stops the pump and saves the batteries. That is an easy fix. There is an antifreeze like fluid in the system that needs to be potable in case of a pin hole developing in the coil that would allow the fluid to enter the fresh water system.

The Big Foot levelers have not cause a minute trouble. I spray them 3 or 4 times a year with dry/greaseless silicon and that has been it.

I didn't mention the driveability. It is a dream to drive. I don't
believe you will find any other coach that drives better. The only problem is that it wants to run faster that I think I should be driving. No speeding tickets yet but I have to keep the cruise control on or I am afraid I would get a ticket.

Wayne I would not hesitate to buy another M380 if I was shopping for another coach.

Marv
2004 M380
Ocean Shores, WA

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Wayne Kotila wrote:
>
> Hi Marv
> How do you like the hurricane heat system and does it heat the bays? Is the big foot leveling system reliable?
> Wayne
>
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Marv & Jean
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:56:46 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator won't start
>
>
> Hi Wayne:
>
> I like the M380 a lot. I have put 58,000 miles on it and have had minimal problems after we got the original issues ironed out. I think a lot of that was operator problems rather than coach problems. Like all computer stuff the coach wants things done in set sequence and if you deviate from the sequence it just won't work.
>
> Our coach has two slide and both are working fine. In the flat lands we get about 8.5 mph and driving in the mountains it is about 1 mpg less. There are some good buys on M380s around. I don't think you would regret it. After the 82FCRB it was quite a change.
>
> If you have any specific questions I would be glad to try to
answer them for you.
>
> Marv
> 2004 M380
> Ocean Shores, WA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, Wayne Kotila wrote:
> >
> > Marv, how do like your 2004 M380? I have been consideringbuying an M380.
> > Wayne
> > 1985 PT40
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ____________ _________ _________ __
> > From: Marv & Jean
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 2:39:46 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator won't start
> >
> >
> > Gary:
> >
> > The generator battery on the M380 is not charged from the 110v shore power. For the generator to be charged you have to run the generator. If you have not run it in a couple of months it is likely that the
battery is down. I would either put a battery charger on the generator battery or jump start it. Remember if using a charger it is a Gel cell battery so use an appropriate charger.
> >
> > Marv
> > 2004 M380
> > Ocean Shores, WA
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "garyvant55439" wrote:
> > >
> > > The generator on my 2004 M380 won't start from any of the starting switches. It's worked over the last two years and I started it about two months ago.
> > >
> > > The generator battery appears to be OK.
> > >
> > > Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Gary Van Tassel
> > >
> >
>

[Ross]

Hi,
Just for clarity. The 2004 system is better. The 2005-6 system does not have a
different fluid for the heater loop.It is ethylene- glycol. It is no longer
required to have a potable fluid in that loop as the water heater is double
walled. In this "heat sink" system, there is only one pump for the entire
system. It does not shut off. There is no valve to cut off the engine /rad from
the rest of the system as doing so would pressurize the heating loop in the
coach . The only expansion tank is with the rad.
Ross

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Marv & Jean" wrote:
>
> Wayne
>
> The hurricane system works well and has required minimal maintenance. It is a
bit more noisy that I would have liked because i have a vibration when the pump
is running that is annoying. It must not be too bad because I have not tried to
do anything to fix it. The pump that runs all time is in the hot water side of
the system and to fix that problem I put a remote switch on the dash that allows
us to turn the water heater on and off. We only leave it on when we need hot
water and that stops the pump and saves the batteries. That is an easy fix.
There is an antifreeze like fluid in the system that needs to be potable in case
of a pin hole developing in the coil that would allow the fluid to enter the
fresh water system.
>
> The Big Foot levelers have not cause a minute trouble. I spray them 3 or 4
times a year with dry/greaseless silicon and that has been it.
>
> I didn't mention the driveability. It is a dream to drive. I don't believe
you will find any other coach that drives better. The only problem is that it
wants to run faster that I think I should be driving. No speeding tickets yet
but I have to keep the cruise control on or I am afraid I would get a ticket.
>
> Wayne I would not hesitate to buy another M380 if I was shopping for another
coach.
>
> Marv
> 2004 M380
> Ocean Shores, WA
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wayne Kotila wrote:
> >
> > Hi Marv
> > How do you like the hurricane heat system and does it heat the bays? Is the
big foot leveling system reliable?
> > Wayne
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Marv & Jean
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:56:46 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator won't start
> >
> >
> > Hi Wayne:
> >
> > I like the M380 a lot. I have put 58,000 miles on it and have had minimal
problems after we got the original issues ironed out. I think a lot of that was
operator problems rather than coach problems. Like all computer stuff the coach
wants things done in set sequence and if you deviate from the sequence it just
won't work.
> >
> > Our coach has two slide and both are working fine. In the flat lands we get
about 8.5 mph and driving in the mountains it is about 1 mpg less. There are
some good buys on M380s around. I don't think you would regret it. After the
82FCRB it was quite a change.
> >
> > If you have any specific questions I would be glad to try to answer them for
you.
> >
> > Marv
> > 2004 M380
> > Ocean Shores, WA
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, Wayne Kotila
wrote:
> > >
> > > Marv, how do like your 2004 M380? I have been considering buying an M380.
> > > Wayne
> > > 1985 PT40
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ____________ _________ _________ __
> > > From: Marv & Jean
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> > > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 2:39:46 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator won't start
> > >
> > >
> > > Gary:
> > >
> > > The generator battery on the M380 is not charged from the 110v shore
power. For the generator to be charged you have to run the generator. If you
have not run it in a couple of months it is likely that the battery is down. I
would either put a battery charger on the generator battery or jump start it.
Remember if using a charger it is a Gel cell battery so use an appropriate
charger.
> > >
> > > Marv
> > > 2004 M380
> > > Ocean Shores, WA
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "garyvant55439"
wrote:
> > > >
> > > > The generator on my 2004 M380 won't start from any of the starting
switches. It's worked over the last two years and I started it about two months
ago.
> > > >
> > > > The generator battery appears to be OK.
> > > >
> > > > Any ideas?
> > > >
> > > > Gary Van Tassel
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[garyvant55439]

Marv et al,

Thanks. I took your advice and charged the battery. Gen works fine now and I
learned a leasson about exercising the generator more frequently.

Best regards,

Gary Van Tassel
2004 M380
Verde Valley, AZ


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Marv & Jean" wrote:
>
> Gary:
>
> The generator battery on the M380 is not charged from the 110v shore power.
For the generator to be charged you have to run the generator. If you have not
run it in a couple of months it is likely that the battery is down. I would
either put a battery charger on the generator battery or jump start it.
Remember if using a charger it is a Gel cell battery so use an appropriate
charger.
>
> Marv
> 2004 M380
> Ocean Shores, WA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "garyvant55439" wrote:
> >
> > The generator on my 2004 M380 won't start from any of the starting switches.
It's worked over the last two years and I started it about two months ago.
> >
> > The generator battery appears to be OK.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Gary Van Tassel
> >
>

[Marv & Jean]

Glad it works Gary.

Marv
2004 M380
Ocean Shores, WA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "garyvant55439" wrote:
>
> Marv et al,
>
> Thanks. I took your advice and charged the battery. Gen works fine now and I
learned a leasson about exercising the generator more frequently.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Gary Van Tassel
> 2004 M380
> Verde Valley, AZ
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Marv & Jean" wrote:
> >
> > Gary:
> >
> > The generator battery on the M380 is not charged from the 110v shore power.
For the generator to be charged you have to run the generator. If you have not
run it in a couple of months it is likely that the battery is down. I would
either put a battery charger on the generator battery or jump start it.
Remember if using a charger it is a Gel cell battery so use an appropriate
charger.
> >
> > Marv
> > 2004 M380
> > Ocean Shores, WA
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "garyvant55439" wrote:
> > >
> > > The generator on my 2004 M380 won't start from any of the starting
switches. It's worked over the last two years and I started it about two months
ago.
> > >
> > > The generator battery appears to be OK.
> > >
> > > Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Gary Van Tassel
> > >
> >
>

[Wayne Kotila]

Hi Gary:

How do you like your M380, I am thinking of buying one and was wanting to get a few owner opinions on the M380.

Wayne

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From: garyvant55439
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 10:14:16 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator won't start

Ernie,

Thanks for your quick reply. Yes there are two fuses - and they are both ok.

Gary Van Tassel
2004 M380
Verde Valley, AZ

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Ernie Ekberg wrote:
>
> Gary- is there a fuse on the generator control panel? Run your generator out and see.
>
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Wanderlodge
> Weatherford, Tx
> http://autos. groups.yahoo. com/group/ erniesremodeling andrepair
>
> --- On Mon, 3/30/09, garyvant55439 wrote:
>
> From: garyvant55439
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Generator won't start
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 9:41 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> The generator on my 2004 M380 won't start from any of the starting switches. It's worked over the last two years and I started it about two months ago.
>
> The generator battery appears to be OK.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Gary Van Tassel
>

[Wayne Kotila]

Hi Gary:

How do you like your M380, I am looking for a newer wanderlodge and the M380 is one modelwe are considering.

Wayne

1985 PT40

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From: garyvant55439
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 10:14:16 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator won't start

Ernie,

Thanks for your quick reply. Yes there are two fuses - and they are both ok.

Gary Van Tassel
2004 M380
Verde Valley, AZ

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Ernie Ekberg wrote:
>
> Gary- is there a fuse on the generator control panel? Run your generator out and see.
>
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Wanderlodge
> Weatherford, Tx
> http://autos. groups.yahoo. com/group/ erniesremodeling andrepair
>
> --- On Mon, 3/30/09, garyvant55439 wrote:
>
> From: garyvant55439
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Generator won't start
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 9:41 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> The generator on my 2004 M380 won't start from any of the starting switches. It's worked over the last two years and I started it about two months ago.
>
> The generator battery appears to be OK.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Gary Van Tassel
>

[Dave Krolick]

Gary, It may sound dumb to most but have you check fuel level at your tank pick up tube?I just had a coach in the the shop with the same problem.I will be droping the tank as sone as he uses 70 gal of fuel just an idea. buster80wl bloomigton,mn dave at lakelandcoach 952 890 5232