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Technical Support / Re: Aladdiin system not powering on

« Last post by Steve Huber on May 08, 2026, 01:53:29 PM »

Steve,
Not sure if you've referenced these docs.  The Aladdin section of Coach Assist has an Aladdin Troubleshooting Manual that includes the 04 Monterey and the Wiring section of CA has the 04 Monterey wiring dwgs that include the Aladdin.
Steve

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Technical Support / water pump issue

« Last post by Tom Pickett on May 08, 2026, 02:36:03 AM »

hi everyone
    i installed a new water pump had been damaged because the shop that winterized it did not get all the water out.
  The issue when the pump is on we are not getting full pressure getting air in the system.
  no leaks system works fine on city water. I believe there is a problem with a swain valve. I have not found and cracks in the pex tubing.
  What do you think
Thanks
Tom

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Technical Support / Aladdiin system not powering on

« Last post by steve shaw on May 08, 2026, 02:18:02 AM »

We have a 2004 Beaver Monterey Ventura.  We have owned the coach for 6 years now. The Aladdin system has worked flawlessly with the exception of 2 tank sensor replacements, until now.  We took the coach in to have new shocks installed, and when we picked the coach up, the Aladdin system was unresponsive.
No led on the joystick.  no screen display.   there is power to the monitor.  I've checked all the fuses that i can find.  I've tried the reset switch.   
There is power in and out of the reset switch and to the (2) +12 pins on the engine bus terminal on the VCM.
There was a post on this forum regarding a sevond source of power to the +12swx pin on the house bus terminal on the VCM in addition to the (2) +12 pins on the bus side. 
There is no power to this pin.  Does the power go through the VCM through the bus terminals on the VCM and then out of the +12 swx pin ? or does the +12 swx pin on the house bus require another power source ?
Im trying to determing if I have a VCM that is bad or an electrical power problem before I decide to replace with Silverleaf.
If I replace it with a silverleaf and have a lost power issue, then  the silverleaf most likely will work either

Thanks

Steve

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Technical Support / Replacement of the Smartwheel SM209

« Last post by Eric Drickersen on May 07, 2026, 01:49:23 AM »

I had to replace my SM209 unit on my 2001 Beaver Marquis. After looking at options to rebuild the SM209 (which appears to be an issue, since the SM210 is the new and improved version), I ended up buying a new SM210, which to my surprise is still manufactured by IMMI, the company that purchased VIP. I almost made the mistake of purchasing the unit from a reseller for over $700.00, where IMMI sells new units for $450.00. Gian Seviila helped me, he can be contacted at Email: gsevilla@imminet.com, Phone: 847-395-7253

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Technical Support / Silverleaf VMS Replacement Options

« Last post by Eric Drickersen on May 07, 2026, 01:42:16 AM »

My VMS320EL screen on my 2001 Beaver Marquis recently went out, which left me with no other option than to upgrade. After extensive conversations with the wonderful techs at Silverleaf, I found I had a few options for a plug-and-play replacement:

The VMS500 is the latest iteration, but the screen is small. Although it is nice a nice unit, it means I would have to fill the gap in the dash where the VMS320 used to live. I almost pulled the trigger on the 500, at about $599.00 but after speaking to the techs, they informed me there were other options.

VMS333: This unit requires a separate screen but can be plug and play adapted with a custom harness ($30.00 from the techs at Silverleaf). I believe it only has one video input and one video output and costs about $1000.00.
VMS350: This unit is similar to the 333, but with multiple video ins and outs. Cost $1395.00

Both are viable options, since I can use the newly installed Sony Xav-9500ES head unit with a 10" screen as the monitor. I ended up going with the VMS350.

I also spoke to a company that partners with Silverleaf and installs the Silverleaf Glassdash, which sounds and looks impressive. The full install costs &7000.00 - maybe someday...

Incidentally, I am installing the Victron GX Touch 70 where the VMS320 used to live in the dash. It fits nicely, though it is slightly less wide than the VMS320, the gap can be easily filled. Since the newer Silverleaf products do not support the older technology on my coach for tank and power monitoring, the Touch 70 supplements the newer VMS350 nicely.

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Technical Support / Topic Notify Feature

« Last post by Scott Shearer on May 06, 2026, 06:54:41 PM »

A big thanks to whoever fixed the Topic Notify feature. It is very handy when trying to follow a thread.

-Scott

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Technical Support / Re: House Batteries Not Charging

« Last post by Scott Shearer on May 06, 2026, 06:35:28 PM »

To check power at the inverter, remove the red and black caps that cover the large cables on the front of the inverter, take a reading between the two terminals.

When I said, “no power at lug #5”, I should have said less than charge voltage. Even if the inverter isn't charging, at the minimum you should still have battery voltage at lug 4, or 5 if the circuit breakers are not tripped. Also, you should have switched battery voltage at lug 3.

You stated that your “house batteries are not charging while on shore power nor do they charge while driving”. The only common thread between shore power and travel house battery charging is the cabling between the house batteries and the disconnect switch, but if that was bad, you’d have no domestic power in the coach. 

Are you sure that your batteries are good?

“I've got a couple chargers on the batteries. Strangely, they are very slowly charging even though we are on shore power, it's almost as if there is still a draw on the batteries.”

-Scott

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Technical Support / Re: House Batteries Not Charging

« Last post by Bill Heffernan on May 06, 2026, 04:59:26 PM »

Thanks guys. Sorry for the slow response - internet went down at the park we are currently staying. I'm not finding power at any of the lugs. How do I get to the cable coming out of the inverter? The inverter thinks its charging, but it's not. For the time being, I've got a couple chargers on the batteries. Strangely, they are very slowly charging even though we are on shore power, it's almost as if there is still a draw on the batteries. Fortunately, we are only about 5 hours from home and should be able to make it without concern. Thanks again.

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Technical Support / Re: Stuck swivel fittings on air tank

« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on May 05, 2026, 02:00:10 PM »

Lyle
That is a tight space to work in and there really isn't any magic tool to remove those fittings.
Likely the fitting is well glued in with pipe dope or you have a galvanic corrosion holding it tight.
As you mentioned earlier heat would be your friend in this situation.
If it where me I would remove the air line and cut or break the elbow portion of the swivel off so l could get a 6 point socket on the threaded in section .
You might want to move all the plastic air lines out of the area and fashion some sort of heat shield so you can use a torch or better yet use an induction heater coil around the tank bung to heat it enough to get the pipe dope to let go.

What ever you use be careful not to break the fitting off in the tank as that would likely require the tank to be removed to get enough access to remove the broken fitting out


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Hope this helps
Eric

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Technical Support / Re: House Batteries Not Charging

« Last post by Scott Shearer on May 05, 2026, 11:39:27 AM »

Bill,

I would first attempt to find out why the house battery bank is not charging while connected to shore or generator power.

When on shore or generator power, the house battery bank charges independently of the BIRD system (PCB6), drawing power directly from the inverter/charger. In fact, the house batteries will charge regardless of the position of the house battery disconnect switch.

First, verify that your inverter is set to charge mode and the remote panel is displaying a charge voltage. Then, you can follow the charging path by inspecting the large lugs located at the bottom of the rear run box. Charging current from the inverter enters the rear run box at lug #5, passes through the high-amperage circuit breakers, then continues to lug #4, on to the battery side of the house battery disconnect switch, and finally the house battery bank.

There should be charge voltage present at lugs #4 and #5, the high-amperage circuit breakers, the battery side of the house disconnect switch, and of course the batteries.

If there is no power at lug #5, check the output terminal (red cable) on the invertor.

Regarding rear run box PCB6 (BIRD-BCC), pressing the yellow ISO RLY SW on PCB6 will not lock in the Big Boy relay; the function is momentary, like the Boost Switch located on the dashboard. The Big Boy will not lock in until PCB6, pin 2 OR pin 3 on the 8-pin connector, sees 13.3-volts or higher for at least 12-seconds.

-Scott