'81 FC35 red switches???

[doug_ngl]

Howdy folks,
Lee and I have picked up the Bird and are sorting out some "issues" at a
friends house near
Tampa before heading back to Colorado. First, (well not first, but at least
"most puzzling"),
what are the red switches near the floor, one by the co-pilots feet and the
other below the
sofa behind the drifvers seat. Next, does the "rear lights" switch control the
aux. back up
lights? If not, then what?? Lastly, what is the favorite ATF for the Allison?
The rest seems to
be coming together. Thanks in advance, Doug Engel, Gunnison, CO, '81 FC35

[one_dusty_hoot]

Hello Doug and Lee,
Great to have you on board, look forward to hearing
about your many upcoming experiences in your new-to-you
bird, may they all be pleasant ones.

Red Sw-Pass Side-Engine Block Heater
Red Sw-behind Pilot Chair-Battery heater
You should also have one of those near the bed, that
one is your hot water heater.
Two light come on automatically in reverse. The other two
are your choice.
Might get into preference battles here about oil.
Mine, Castrol MerconIII, 3208 Shell Rotellla T, 15W-40
Shell Rotella T, 30 for the genset diesel.
Have a safe trip home, does your bird have a name?

Bob Janes, 87FC35, Greenville, SC


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "doug_ngl"
wrote:
>
> Howdy folks,
> Lee and I have picked up the Bird and are sorting out
some "issues" at a friends house near
> Tampa before heading back to Colorado. First, (well not first, but
at least "most puzzling"),
> what are the red switches near the floor, one by the co-pilots feet
and the other below the
> sofa behind the drifvers seat. Next, does the "rear lights" switch
control the aux. back up
> lights? If not, then what?? Lastly, what is the favorite ATF for
the Allison? The rest seems to
> be coming together. Thanks in advance, Doug Engel, Gunnison,
CO, '81 FC35
>

[davidkerryedwards]

Both heaters only work on 110 volts. Many battery heaters have been removed
even
though the switch remains. I believe the switch for the backwards aimed lights
on the side
of my coach is labelled 'landing lights' (?)

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "one_dusty_hoot" wrote:
>
> Hello Doug and Lee,
> Great to have you on board, look forward to hearing
> about your many upcoming experiences in your new-to-you
> bird, may they all be pleasant ones.
>
> Red Sw-Pass Side-Engine Block Heater
> Red Sw-behind Pilot Chair-Battery heater
> You should also have one of those near the bed, that
> one is your hot water heater.
> Two light come on automatically in reverse. The other two
> are your choice.
>

[Doug Engel]

Bob, Thanks, I'm guessing that these items work on
shore power or off the genset...correct? I need info
for Allison ATF, not engine oil, but thanks for the
input. No name yet, still kicking around ideas. I'll
be in touch, no doubt. Doug

--- one_dusty_hoot wrote:

> Hello Doug and Lee,
> Great to have you on board, look forward to hearing
> about your many upcoming experiences in your
> new-to-you
> bird, may they all be pleasant ones.
>
> Red Sw-Pass Side-Engine Block Heater
> Red Sw-behind Pilot Chair-Battery heater
> You should also have one of those near the bed, that
> one is your hot water heater.
> Two light come on automatically in reverse. The
> other two
> are your choice.
> Might get into preference battles here about oil.
> Mine, Castrol MerconIII, 3208 Shell Rotellla T,
> 15W-40
> Shell Rotella T, 30 for the genset diesel.
> Have a safe trip home, does your bird have a name?
>
> Bob Janes, 87FC35, Greenville, SC
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "doug_ngl"
>
> wrote:
> >
> > Howdy folks,
> > Lee and I have picked up the Bird and are
> sorting out
> some "issues" at a friends house near
> > Tampa before heading back to Colorado. First,
> (well not first, but
> at least "most puzzling"),
> > what are the red switches near the floor, one by
> the co-pilots feet
> and the other below the
> > sofa behind the drifvers seat. Next, does the
> "rear lights" switch
> control the aux. back up
> > lights? If not, then what?? Lastly, what is the
> favorite ATF for
> the Allison? The rest seems to
> > be coming together. Thanks in advance, Doug Engel,
> Gunnison,
> CO, '81 FC35
> >
>
>
>
>




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[Doug Engel]

Bob, Thanks, I'm guessing that these items work on
shore power or off the genset...correct? I need info
for Allison ATF, not engine oil, but thanks for the
input. No name yet, still kicking around ideas. I'll
be in touch, no doubt. Doug

--- one_dusty_hoot wrote:

> Hello Doug and Lee,
> Great to have you on board, look forward to hearing
> about your many upcoming experiences in your
> new-to-you
> bird, may they all be pleasant ones.
>
> Red Sw-Pass Side-Engine Block Heater
> Red Sw-behind Pilot Chair-Battery heater
> You should also have one of those near the bed, that
> one is your hot water heater.
> Two light come on automatically in reverse. The
> other two
> are your choice.
> Might get into preference battles here about oil.
> Mine, Castrol MerconIII, 3208 Shell Rotellla T,
> 15W-40
> Shell Rotella T, 30 for the genset diesel.
> Have a safe trip home, does your bird have a name?
>
> Bob Janes, 87FC35, Greenville, SC
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "doug_ngl"
>
> wrote:
> >
> > Howdy folks,
> > Lee and I have picked up the Bird and are
> sorting out
> some "issues" at a friends house near
> > Tampa before heading back to Colorado. First,
> (well not first, but
> at least "most puzzling"),
> > what are the red switches near the floor, one by
> the co-pilots feet
> and the other below the
> > sofa behind the drifvers seat. Next, does the
> "rear lights" switch
> control the aux. back up
> > lights? If not, then what?? Lastly, what is the
> favorite ATF for
> the Allison? The rest seems to
> > be coming together. Thanks in advance, Doug Engel,
> Gunnison,
> CO, '81 FC35
> >
>
>
>
>





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[Doug Engel]

Kerry, Thanks for the info. Lights in question are
marked "rear lights". Gonna get the test light out and
do some recon. How's the weather in Denver today, last
thur when we flew out it was dropping in temp mighty
fast. Doug

--- davidkerryedwards wrote:

> Both heaters only work on 110 volts. Many battery
> heaters have been removed even
> though the switch remains. I believe the switch for
> the backwards aimed lights on the side
> of my coach is labelled 'landing lights' (?)
>
> Kerry
> 82 FC 35
> Denver
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "one_dusty_hoot" wrote:
> >
> > Hello Doug and Lee,
> > Great to have you on board, look forward to
> hearing
> > about your many upcoming experiences in your
> new-to-you
> > bird, may they all be pleasant ones.
> >
> > Red Sw-Pass Side-Engine Block Heater
> > Red Sw-behind Pilot Chair-Battery heater
> > You should also have one of those near the bed,
> that
> > one is your hot water heater.
> > Two light come on automatically in reverse. The
> other two
> > are your choice.
> >
>
>
>




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[one_dusty_hoot]

Sorry Doug, I ran those two names together on the same line.
Castrol MerconIII is for the transmission and used for Power
Steering as well.

All of the red switches control 120 VAC from the genset or
shore power whichever is selected. Like Kerry said, most of
the battery heaters have been removed, or don't work.

Check the bulbs on the rear lights first, an ohmmeter
will work, it may be corroded sockets, notorious for
that, or, a poor ground. If push comes to shove you
can go on home without these.

Heck, I don't even know if mine work, I never back up
in the dark, or, go forward either, haha!
Bob Janes, Greenville, SC


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Doug Engel
wrote:
>
> Bob, Thanks, I'm guessing that these items work on
> shore power or off the genset...correct? I need info
> for Allison ATF, not engine oil, but thanks for the
> input. No name yet, still kicking around ideas. I'll
> be in touch, no doubt. Doug
>
> --- one_dusty_hoot wrote:
>
> > Hello Doug and Lee,
> > Great to have you on board, look forward to hearing
> > about your many upcoming experiences in your
> > new-to-you
> > bird, may they all be pleasant ones.
> >
> > Red Sw-Pass Side-Engine Block Heater
> > Red Sw-behind Pilot Chair-Battery heater
> > You should also have one of those near the bed, that
> > one is your hot water heater.
> > Two light come on automatically in reverse. The
> > other two
> > are your choice.
> > Might get into preference battles here about oil.
> > Mine, Castrol MerconIII, 3208 Shell Rotellla T,
> > 15W-40
> > Shell Rotella T, 30 for the genset diesel.
> > Have a safe trip home, does your bird have a name?
> >
> > Bob Janes, 87FC35, Greenville, SC
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "doug_ngl"
> >
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Howdy folks,
> > > Lee and I have picked up the Bird and are
> > sorting out
> > some "issues" at a friends house near
> > > Tampa before heading back to Colorado. First,
> > (well not first, but
> > at least "most puzzling"),
> > > what are the red switches near the floor, one by
> > the co-pilots feet
> > and the other below the
> > > sofa behind the drifvers seat. Next, does the
> > "rear lights" switch
> > control the aux. back up
> > > lights? If not, then what?? Lastly, what is the
> > favorite ATF for
> > the Allison? The rest seems to
> > > be coming together. Thanks in advance, Doug Engel,
> > Gunnison,
> > CO, '81 FC35
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
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[Wilhelmus Schreurs]

Doug:
One additional comment regarding your backup lights, on my new to me 84, the
two little round back up lights come on whenever it goes into reverse, I also
have two rear parking lights, 55W halogens, to which there is a switch on the
dash, PLUS it has to be in reverse. I think the bulbs I purchased for the
halogens were a T3-55 or something like that.

Bill
84FC35SB
Terrace, B.C.


Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
Terrace, B.C. Canada


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[Wilhelmus Schreurs]

Doug and Lee:
Gosh you almost as crazy as I am LOL. Welcome to the family. We recently
picked up our coach in Archer Florida and have arrived safely home. Total round
trip was almost 9,000 miles.
As you go back, try to see some of the other lovely birders on your way, each
have their own stories to tell, and all are very helpful.
Have a safe trip home, and let us know how things went.


Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
Terrace, B.C. Canada




----- Original Message ----
From: doug_ngl
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 9:20:25 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] '81 FC35 red switches???

Howdy folks,
Lee and I have picked up the Bird and are sorting out some "issues" at a friends
house near
Tampa before heading back to Colorado. First, (well not first, but at least
"most puzzling"),
what are the red switches near the floor, one by the co-pilots feet and the
other below the
sofa behind the drifvers seat. Next, does the "rear lights" switch control the
aux. back up
lights? If not, then what?? Lastly, what is the favorite ATF for the Allison?
The rest seems to
be coming together. Thanks in advance, Doug Engel, Gunnison, CO, '81 FC35






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[Stephen H]

Doug,

When you plan on leaving for Colorado? I live 10 min. east of Tampa, and
would love to see your BB. I also have an 81FC, however mine's a 33 Footer.
Write me back off forum, and let me know if you're going To be around for a
couple of days!



Stephen H

81 FC-33SB

Plant City, FL





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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Doug Engel
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 3:53 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: '81 FC35 red switches???



Kerry, Thanks for the info. Lights in question are
marked "rear lights". Gonna get the test light out and
do some recon. How's the weather in Denver today, last
thur when we flew out it was dropping in temp mighty
fast. Doug

--- davidkerryedwards
rrcc.edu> wrote:

> Both heaters only work on 110 volts. Many battery
> heaters have been removed even
> though the switch remains. I believe the switch for
> the backwards aimed lights on the side
> of my coach is labelled 'landing lights' (?)
>
> Kerry
> 82 FC 35
> Denver
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@
yahoogroups.com,
> "one_dusty_hoot" wrote:
> >
> > Hello Doug and Lee,
> > Great to have you on board, look forward to
> hearing
> > about your many upcoming experiences in your
> new-to-you
> > bird, may they all be pleasant ones.
> >
> > Red Sw-Pass Side-Engine Block Heater
> > Red Sw-behind Pilot Chair-Battery heater
> > You should also have one of those near the bed,
> that
> > one is your hot water heater.
> > Two light come on automatically in reverse. The
> other two
> > are your choice.
> >
>
>
>

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