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Technical Support / Re: Conditions for Slide Operation- Magnum Series B Chassis
« Last post by Jack W Hannah on Today at 06:41:57 PM »Fed & Joel,
Thanks a lot, really good info.
Thanks a lot, really good info.
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Technical Support / Re: Conditions for Slide Operation- Magnum Series B Chassis
« Last post by Joel Ashley on Today at 07:31:11 AM »Especially if I the coach is on an already level site, I don’t know of any understructure that would be a detriment to slide operation at any height. I’ve operated my slides on a range of heights, including the extremes. My wife prefers the entry step be as low as possible, so campsite allowing, I’m commonly aired quite low, and have never had a slide issue as a result.
I just am reluctant to park on particularly uneven ground, requiring radical leveling that risks a twist affecting the windshield mount; some factory windshield installations were erroneous and easily stressed (been there, …). Your two-piece windshield is less susceptible than early one piece ones.
Joel
I just am reluctant to park on particularly uneven ground, requiring radical leveling that risks a twist affecting the windshield mount; some factory windshield installations were erroneous and easily stressed (been there, …). Your two-piece windshield is less susceptible than early one piece ones.
Joel
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Technical Support / Re: Conditions for Slide Operation- Magnum Series B Chassis
« Last post by Fred Brooks on Today at 02:11:04 AM » Jack,
I do believe Joel is correct. When the coach is being assembled on the production line they put blocks inside the chassis to simulate the ride height of a finished coach. This dictates side wall installation and location. The mechanism that moves the rooms is carefully located on the chassis and side outriggers in relationship to these openings. They engineered the production this way, however the rooms will probably go in and out. Just saying be careful if you choose to do so. Fred
I do believe Joel is correct. When the coach is being assembled on the production line they put blocks inside the chassis to simulate the ride height of a finished coach. This dictates side wall installation and location. The mechanism that moves the rooms is carefully located on the chassis and side outriggers in relationship to these openings. They engineered the production this way, however the rooms will probably go in and out. Just saying be careful if you choose to do so. Fred
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Technical Support / Dometic ac replacement with Fresh Jet 5
« Last post by Wade Loudermilk on March 15, 2026, 10:45:19 PM »I just purchased a Fresh Jet 5 Heatpump to replace the rear unit on my 2006 Beaver.
mounted the unit no prob.
bought new thermostat 44710116542 recommended by Dometic.
bought adapter cables 9610008210.
Connected all Thermostat owers up gives E1 error code communication error.
I have tried everything cant make it work . Even connected a new cat 6 cable from thermostat to control board same result. dometic will not help . They said I needed an account number to talk to tech ser.
Bought everthing from Camping World they could get unit in a reasonable time .
Talked to CW service to see if I could take coach in and let them troubleshoot and fix. I was told that they do not work a 2006 motorhome.
Can someone tell me there is a better way other than switching out control boards.
PLEASE HELP!!!
mounted the unit no prob.
bought new thermostat 44710116542 recommended by Dometic.
bought adapter cables 9610008210.
Connected all Thermostat owers up gives E1 error code communication error.
I have tried everything cant make it work . Even connected a new cat 6 cable from thermostat to control board same result. dometic will not help . They said I needed an account number to talk to tech ser.
Bought everthing from Camping World they could get unit in a reasonable time .
Talked to CW service to see if I could take coach in and let them troubleshoot and fix. I was told that they do not work a 2006 motorhome.
Can someone tell me there is a better way other than switching out control boards.
PLEASE HELP!!!
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Technical Support / Re: Conditions for Slide Operation- Magnum Series B Chassis
« Last post by Jack W Hannah on March 15, 2026, 09:36:10 PM »Joel,
Thank you for your reply. I certainly can appreciate the “square peg in a around hole” or the “catawampus” misalignment concern.
The reason I posed this question is because I would like to be able to simply extend my slides, especially the bedroom slide, while parked on a level storage location without having to start the coach.
Are there any obstructions underneath the coach that would prevent this action; or is it necessary to raise the coach to prevent misalignment between slide geometry and slide opening?
Thank you
Thank you for your reply. I certainly can appreciate the “square peg in a around hole” or the “catawampus” misalignment concern.
The reason I posed this question is because I would like to be able to simply extend my slides, especially the bedroom slide, while parked on a level storage location without having to start the coach.
Are there any obstructions underneath the coach that would prevent this action; or is it necessary to raise the coach to prevent misalignment between slide geometry and slide opening?
Thank you
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Motorhomes and Tow Cars / Re: 2004 Beaver Marquis Sapphire for sale 541-571-5331
« Last post by David T. Richelderfer on March 15, 2026, 04:28:43 PM »It's still for sale, but by now you can tell I'm not too motivated to sell. lol
Since my last post, I have installed a new Big Boy solenoid and BIRD controller. They work marvelously. And I had the Foothills RV Repair, formerly CJ's RV Repair, in the Foothills of Yuma, AZ, look over and repair potential leak spots in the upper beltline.
Drive it away for $100,000... or send a reasonable bid to me.
Since my last post, I have installed a new Big Boy solenoid and BIRD controller. They work marvelously. And I had the Foothills RV Repair, formerly CJ's RV Repair, in the Foothills of Yuma, AZ, look over and repair potential leak spots in the upper beltline.
Drive it away for $100,000... or send a reasonable bid to me.
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Technical Support / Re: strange settling "bump"
« Last post by Ante Peros on March 15, 2026, 03:46:45 AM »Dear Gene and Steve,
Thanks so much for your input!!! I love this forum. I believe we have a very small leak somewhere in the hydraulic system which may be causing the bump as Gene thought but we haven't found any leaks or puddles anywhere. We have really nice, solid pads to set up on. We are pulling everything in tomorrow to head towards home - so we shall see how it all goes. Thanks again and if there are any other issues or if we find out exactly what is going on I will keep you uposted. Ante
Thanks so much for your input!!! I love this forum. I believe we have a very small leak somewhere in the hydraulic system which may be causing the bump as Gene thought but we haven't found any leaks or puddles anywhere. We have really nice, solid pads to set up on. We are pulling everything in tomorrow to head towards home - so we shall see how it all goes. Thanks again and if there are any other issues or if we find out exactly what is going on I will keep you uposted. Ante
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Technical Support / Re: Conditions for Slide Operation- Magnum Series B Chassis
« Last post by Joel Ashley on March 15, 2026, 01:42:26 AM »This particular manufacturer preferred that we follow the “slides out first and in last” motto. In other words, never move slides in or out unless the air system is in Travel Mode, or in theory straight up or down in relation to that; in that configuration the wall openings are square with the slide boxes, making for less stress on mechanisms or risk to structure.
Leveling the coach, with air or hydraulics, on an off-level campsite is fine, but introduces a twisted relationship between chassis and body, leaving wall openings cattywampous. Moving a square slide box through an off-square opening is ill-advised. This theory has detractors and is controversial among owners, and some other manufacturers tout opposite notions. Following manufacturer guidelines, though, is usually best, and among us has a proven record.
Joel 😉
Leveling the coach, with air or hydraulics, on an off-level campsite is fine, but introduces a twisted relationship between chassis and body, leaving wall openings cattywampous. Moving a square slide box through an off-square opening is ill-advised. This theory has detractors and is controversial among owners, and some other manufacturers tout opposite notions. Following manufacturer guidelines, though, is usually best, and among us has a proven record.
Joel 😉
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Technical Support / Conditions for Slide Operation- Magnum Series B Chassis
« Last post by Jack W Hannah on March 14, 2026, 11:37:56 PM »Is it acceptable practice to operate slides on a Magnum Series B Chassis with air suspension deflated, or is it necessary to completely inflate air springs first?
I did not find any warning in the manual about this method of slide operation.
If ride height is required, please explain.
Thank you,
I did not find any warning in the manual about this method of slide operation.
If ride height is required, please explain.
Thank you,
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Motorhomes and Tow Cars / Re: 2009 Beaver Patriot Thunder for sale-low miles
« Last post by Ben Toops on March 14, 2026, 04:53:54 PM »We are asking 144,900 but the price is negotiable