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General Boards => Technical Support => Topic started by: Dennis Crawford on December 02, 2013, 02:29:15 AM
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As many of you know, there is a continuos duty solenoid in the front electrical bay that supplies power to quite a few circuits when the ignition switch is turned on.
I have rreplaced mine three times and will have to do it again. I have been using the NAPA part. I use the silver disk version other than copper because it is better. Has any one else had this failure or does anyone know of a better part. NAPA version is $45. each.
Thanks,
Dennis
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Dennis,
There is a thread on the forum about replacing the original solenoid with a solid state unit (about $100 for the part) that has a much longer life extensity.
When I replace the ignition solenoid, I use the 85 amp continuous duty solenoid that is available at virtually all RV parts houses for about $25. This solenoid is designed for the purpose that you are using it for and it will normally last 7 to 10 years. It is also used as a battery isolator solenoid on many class C and entry level class A gas coaches similar to the way that the Big Boy Solenoid is used on Monaco built Beavers.
Gerald
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Gerald,
Thanks. I will look into those options. I only started using the NAPA part because that is what original Beaver Company advised.
Dennis