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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-15-2024, 02:29 PM
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Posted By ItalGerBrit
2005 FL 120 Dash died

My dash is dead. Starts normally, runs just fine, etc. but no cycling of the dash instruments with the key on, and all are pegged at "0" after start-up. My ScanGaugeD gives me the temps, voltage,...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 07-11-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,043
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Switch

As mentioned previously, look for a toggle switch. Start flipping all the switches and see what moves. I had the same problem with an "Elite" brand RV. Turns out it was not built by Elite and have no...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-21-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,970
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Is the motor in-op? If so they are available and...

Is the motor in-op? If so they are available and very easy to replace and there are several YouTube videos on doing it. Not much else in the slide mechanism to wear out.
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 04-07-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
The problems I had are not that common relative...

The problems I had are not that common relative to the many thousands of auto shifts on the road but when they occur, they are extremely difficult to correct because everything is just fine for...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 04-07-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
I rode with two truckers and they showed me how...

I rode with two truckers and they showed me how to float the gears but they both were old timers and long ago forgot the mechanics and shifted by sound and feel. After studying the rpm/speed shift...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 04-07-2018, 08:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Auto to manual conversion

~9K undertaking because it was a two pedal. Much easier to convert had it been a three pedal auto. I gave up on it because over the last two years every sensor, harness, TCU, XY shifter, etc had been...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 04-06-2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Elec fix/trans fix Update

A long nightmare of a story relative to the POS Eaton auto shift problems in the last 3 months so I ripped it out and converted it back to a three pedal manual. Eaton nightmare over! But, shifting a...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-25-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
I still have a couple of switches with unknown...

I still have a couple of switches with unknown functions and 120v plus 12v Bass multi-switch breaker panel to figure out. In "is this broken or do I just not know how to operate it mode" with a lot...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-25-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Charger

Just a few days ago installed the Progressive Dynamics 9270 charger and works just as BushPilot said it would. It cycles through three charge rates and automatically goes into storage mode. Like a...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-17-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
BushPilot steered us in the right direction with...

BushPilot steered us in the right direction with the Progressive Dynamics Converter. I selected the PD9270 because I occasionally pull a trailer with lights and tools working in addition to TVs, ACs,...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-16-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Best Converter Charger for an RV - Smart VS. Dumb...

Best Converter Charger for an RV - Smart VS. Dumb (https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/RV-Smart-Converter-Charger)
This concise article supports BushPilots recommendation. I had the expensive "smart"...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-16-2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Please post what you find out. I will start...

Please post what you find out. I will start looking for a replacement for mine as well.
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-16-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
There is a silver lining around every cloud if...

There is a silver lining around every cloud if you look long enough.
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-16-2017, 06:45 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Batteries crossed

After much head scratching and your comments, it looks like I have this figured out. The wiring was definitely crossed up at some point in time. The charger, which I will dump on your advice, is...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-15-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
It is a FL120 Columbia twin screw with Detroit 60...

It is a FL120 Columbia twin screw with Detroit 60 14L with "upgraded" turbo and a tune to 650 HP. The wiring "tune" is a mess!
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-15-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Batteries

2683

2684

2685

2686

Photos might help but here is what I have. Batteries disconnected with "store/use" switch which must be the battery disconnect solenoid control. 12.7 v at 4 bank of...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-15-2017, 09:26 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
It is an Elite built by Athena in 2005 now out of...

It is an Elite built by Athena in 2005 now out of business. I have found absolutely nothing about the builder.
House and chassis batteries are in first compartment on pass side along with charger,...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-14-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Elite trans problem update

2nd FL dealership(and I) gave up on figuring out the autoshift problem after Eaton had no ideas about it other than installing a new XYshifter and TCU and they were not certain if that would fix it...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 09-02-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Trouble within 1 hour

Picked up the 2005 Elite RV with Detroit 60 series and Eaton 10 speed and right away had trouble with the trans shifting out and back into 10th gear. Traded a conventional RV for this Freightliner RV...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 08-10-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
That does not surprise me as I always was pulling...

That does not surprise me as I always was pulling pulling a short 20 ft stacker with race cars and tools and was right at 15K which is/was the max weight for my Amer Trad tag with 400 HP. Or, I was...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 08-10-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Right. 14L Detroit with 515HP. Probably more than...

Right. 14L Detroit with 515HP. Probably more than I need but who ever fussed about too much power? Took a very long time to find one but it also took a long time to decide what I wanted. You guys...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 08-09-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
MC purchase update

Been a long time looking at Racing Junk every day while waiting on repair of MH which turned out to be a long drawn out mess with the Ins Co and Lazy Days body shop going back and forth. Will say...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 12-19-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Engine choice

Cannot thank you enough for your reply. Diesel mechanics know what is what like I knew(now retired) what was what as a practicing Orthodontist and listened to other Orthodontists when I was treating...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 12-19-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
Freightliner

You sorta lost me with the Freightliner and everyone being able to work on them which suggests that Freightliner has a standard fitted engine which is? I suppose you are right that the important...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 12-19-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,266
Posted By ItalGerBrit
~32ft tag Motorcoach

Need to wake up, Deepvee, Bushpilot, Bob86224, petrel and other smart MC owners again on my hunt for a MC. Got hung up and delayed due to an unexpected Cummins repair. Fuel pump failed and found a...
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