1978 Wanderlodge, a few more questions.

[ebirder2000@...]

Joshua,

Jon's coach has been heavily modified. His step circuit is different
from the standard BB circuit. BB changed the step/entrance light circuit over
the years so it is difficult to find a print that exactly matches your coach.
When I bought my coach the step circuit was intermittent but mostly did not
work. I worked on that circuit extensively. In my case the culprit was one of
the two button switches behind the step. I was able to get the original switch
to operate for a while before it finally went terminal. I ordered
replacement switches from BB but the switches they sent me were not exact
replacements.
I don't remember the details but I was able make it work. Several years
later I had to replace one of the two door button switches. Same problem that
the
replacement from BB was different from the original. I guess the point is
that after 25 + years, the switches are failing. The button switches under the
step are exposed to tough environmental conditions and are not protected from
the elements. There should have been a better way even in 1979.

If you are trying to figure out the 110 v outlet by the drivers seat I
might be able to help you understand how it is supposed to work. The outlet by
the drivers seat is designed as an independent circuit for the originally
installed "Safeline". This device was installed under the dash behind the
steering wheel shaft. It had two power cords from it that plugged into the
drivers
side outlet. The outlet was wired directly to a pair of switches (one for
the top plug in and one for the lower plug in) located near the main power
selector switch. When the switches were closed the Safeline monitored to see if
there was 110 v from shore power. The Safeline also monitored the ignition
switch, If the key was switched on and 12 v was seen at the Safeline a warning
buzzer went off to alert you that you were about to about to move the coach
while still plugged into shore power. So in order to use the outlet by the
drivers seat for other than the safeline you must be plugged into shore power
(not on generator) and the switches by the selector rotary switch must be on. I
have been told some coaches may have only one switch.

Hope this helps.

Steve Anderson
79 FC 35
Poulsbo, Wa.




In a message dated 5/12/2007 3:06:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
thebigbadwolf72@... writes:




Hey Jon,

Thanks for the information, but none of that seems to do what it's
supposed to on mine! The second door frame button doesn't seem to work
properly, although the middle switch on the three switch panel just
rearward of the door does turn the light on and off. As for the 110v
outlet by the drivers seat, if you were talking about the switch
bolted to the big generator/off/bolted to the big generator/off/shore
a different switch let me know! Figuring out how to make this 110v
outlet work is another project and I'd prefer not to have to tear
apart half the coach to figure it out

Now I worry about what has and hasn't been disconnected!

Joshua
78FC32
San Antonio, TX

>
> Hi Joshua!
>
> I think you have came to the right place to ask all those questions.
> Now I know one of them and that the two buttons question one is for
> the steps and the other is for an entrance light! If your coach is
> like mine it has a fluorescent fixture just above the door and it
> goes on when you open the door. You can turn this one oft by looking
> aft by the door and you should have three light switches one of those
> controls that light. Why did they do this? well I guess it so when
> your in bright day light you do not need to have that light come on
> when you open the door. The horn thing I bet is that the top one is
> shot and the previous owner just installed the one underneath for an
> easy fix! Here a little heads up as you have not ask this yet but if
> your coach has a 110 plug outlet next to your drivers seat that is
> controlled by the switch by the door down by that fuse box you were
> asking about. I think they did this so when you and about you could
> just turn on that one switch and leave a 110 light on in the coach.
> Well anyway have fun and your going to be in for a big learning curve
> as you know all ready- Jon
>
> PS Here is a picture of my 78 and I call her the Rebel Bird! Kind of
> like me.
>
> _http://i2.photobuckhttp://i2.phothttp://...tobhttp:/_
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/1942...ebeach.jpg)
> Jon
> 78 Wanderlodge (Back door model)
> Bremerton Washington
>
>
> >
>









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