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Technical Support / Re: ONAN BG 6500LP Generator

« Last post by Robert Norris on October 06, 2024, 06:16:19 PM »

Thanks Eric.
The chassis batteries are new but I will check the voltage at the back of the gen set.
It sounds like a metal against metal sound. I don't hold the start button long because it doesn't sound good.
I'll let you know what I find. Thanks again.

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Technical Support / Re: Ride height

« Last post by Joel Ashley on October 05, 2024, 11:05:26 PM »

10” is common among Montereys and Contessas of that era.  There may be such specs in the Chassis section of your owners manual, but I’ve read that Monaco did not include ride height specifications in at least some Monaco Coach manuals after 2006;  they may have neglected the same in their Beaver manuals.  If you don’t have the manual, another owner here may check theirs for you.  Also, Beaver Coach Service should be able to supply the proper number.

Joel

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Technical Support / Re: Door Latch problem

« Last post by Jay Gaudreau on October 05, 2024, 10:47:41 PM »

My door striker snapped off and the threads would not come out. I suspect they are rusted in or someone used some locktight on them. I wouldn't recommend using locktight on the door striker bolt for this reason. I have tried everything to get the broken threads out and also tried to helicoil it but the metal is just too hard and nothing works.

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Technical Support / Re: ONAN BG 6500LP Generator

« Last post by Eric Maclean on October 05, 2024, 10:02:22 PM »

Robert
I assume the Gen set is mounted in the front of the coach between the frame rails .
If the starter is failing to crank the Gen set the first thing to check is the voltage at the heavy power feed wires at the back of the Gen set these battery feed cables run the length of the coach and may have bad connections causing significant volt drop which could be your problem.
With a volt meter connect between the positive and negative cables at the back of the Gen set have someone attempt to start the Gen set and observe the voltage during cranking if the voltage drops below 9 volts you have a low or bad battery or bad connections somewhere along those cables.

Eric

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Technical Support / Re: RPM gauge

« Last post by Eric Maclean on October 05, 2024, 09:52:47 PM »

Scott
The link I posted was for Visone rv salvage it would be a used tach from a beaver or safari ( Magnum chassis)

https://rvcomponents.visonerv.com/cgi-bin/md/M6370/s1.pl?

I suggest you contact Visone rv and ask if they still have one their number is (606) 843-9889 or use the link above to buy it over the Internet.

Eric

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Technical Support / ONAN BG 6500LP Generator

« Last post by Robert Norris on October 05, 2024, 06:59:40 PM »

Good afternoon Beaver Community.
I have a 1997 Beaver Patriot with a Onan BG 6500 LP, propane generator. Our last trip out, it was working fine. Went to start it and it turn over OK but didn't start. Laid off the switch a few seconds and attempted to engage the switch again. A very loud squeal instead of the cranking sound emerged.
I thought the starter went out but don't want to replace the starter if that is not the problem. Has anyone experienced this?

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Technical Support / Re: RPM gauge

« Last post by Scott Hinote on October 05, 2024, 05:34:51 PM »

Yes Eric it’s the same gauge as mine . Do you know where I can get one ?

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Technical Support / Re: Ride height

« Last post by Richard Good on October 05, 2024, 05:10:16 PM »

You might find that you get different measurements at each wheel. I just re adjusted my RV ride height yesterday. on one of the rear wheels, the front airbag was 11" whilst the rear one was 10". The airbags on the drivers side wheel are 9.5" and 10". If you do the repair yourself, get 4 heavy duty ramps so you can ensure plenty of clearance under the RV. Harbor Freight sells them rated for 6500lb each and they have done the trick for me.

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Technical Support / Re: creepy window seal repair

« Last post by Richard Good on October 05, 2024, 04:57:04 PM »

They told me up to 12 weeks to get the sheet of glass tempered. They were also worried about breaking the one sheet which was there. As I was on a time deadline I decided not to leave the RV there and fly back, so sadly I have one creepy window I still have to look at.

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Technical Support / Re: Fuel tank sending unit

« Last post by Scott Hinote on October 05, 2024, 04:29:14 PM »

Yes sir I’m willing to bet it’s the same one . Do you know where I can find one ? Wow and thanks for replying . I’ve recently spent a small fortune on my Coach, I really try to keep everything working . If you know where I can get one, and or the part number . Thanks a lot. If you want to send any information to my email here it is , crltnhinote@yahoo.com .