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Technical Support / Re: Solar panel. Charge controller

« Last post by Carl Boger on April 21, 2026, 02:51:02 AM »

On mine the one under the bed was the only one and it also died.  Almost any MPPT charger you can find will be better than the original in my estimation.  I replaced mine with a victron unit and also ran new wires through the fridge vent to the inside.  I also replaced the Solar panels with 2 100 watt panels in the same footprint. 

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Technical Support / Re: Marker light and tail light fuse keeps blowing

« Last post by mike schott on April 21, 2026, 01:34:59 AM »

Thank you very much for your feedback. I’ll take a look at them.

Thanks
Mike

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Technical Support / Solar panel. Charge controller

« Last post by Randy Keaveny on April 20, 2026, 10:23:17 PM »

98. Beaver motor coach.   Thinking my original charge controller. Or. Controllers are not working as my newer batts keep on dyeing.  Not charging.  Who knows the size if the original panels ??  And charge controllers.  I plan on replacing the one under the rear bed.  Engine compartment.  Not sure where the other one is located. 

Thx for any help. 

Randy.

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Technical Support / Re: Cruise control inconsistent

« Last post by Steve Huber on April 20, 2026, 08:11:41 PM »

Br
The following relays are in the circuit. Try checkiing/replacing them one at a time. If no change the existing one is probably ok.  R16, 18,  25, 33.  There is also an exhaust brake switch located in the shifter harness. If no joy on the above, my guess is that the problem is being caused by the clockspring in the smart wheel.
Steve

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Technical Support / Re: Marker light and tail light fuse keeps blowing

« Last post by Frank Bergamo on April 20, 2026, 06:41:08 PM »

Check the tail light bulb sockets and the bulbs themselves.

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Technical Support / Re: Marker light and tail light fuse keeps blowing

« Last post by mike schott on April 20, 2026, 04:30:15 PM »

Eric
Thank you for the reply back. All of the clearance lights operate and appear to look normal when they are lit up.  I installed a resettable fuse in the place of the standard fuse. The lights come on for just a brief moment, then immediately shut off until the fuse resets. I’ll start with looking at the clearance light sockets and wiring to see if I can find anything that stands out as an issue. I’m also going to try locate where the wires come from the fuse panel up to the clearance lights to see if there could be any rubbing wires against the chassis. I really appreciate you taking the time to offer a direction on where to start. If you have any other tips, please let me know.

Thanks again
Mike

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Technical Support / Cruise control inconsistent

« Last post by Bryan Beamon on April 20, 2026, 12:50:56 AM »

Cat C9 with 400hp with Pac exhaust brake will not turn on. I have cleaned all the connection below the drivers seat and found that the cruise will  only works by depressing the resume button.all subsequent  attempts  to activate  the cruise failed. Everything else on the smart wheel works.
The exhaust brake is on which according to info says the cruise should function  and it did for many years.

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Technical Support / Re: Air Bag Preventative Maintenance

« Last post by Roger Milne on April 20, 2026, 12:49:52 AM »

Roger,

If you have the tools and room you can do this yourself.  I don't consider this an easy job, and if I ever need to replace mine again I will probably try to hire it out.  You will need to get the coach high enough off the ground to be safe and get good access.  The side panels will hinge up, but some access is still very tight.  The bolts may or may not come out, and the fittings my or may not break.  A company with a pit or lift can make this job much easier.  It really depends on how hands on you want to be.

That's what I figured and with everything else going on, probably not something I'll undertake, so I'll be looking into a good shop in the Charlotte area in the coming months.

Thanks

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Technical Support / Re: Marker light and tail light fuse keeps blowing

« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on April 19, 2026, 05:12:13 PM »

Mike
I'd start at your trailer connections looking for the wires going to the plug check for worn insulation or chafed wire loom.
Apart from that you might look at your marker lights for any that are out or dim or abnormally bright indicating a possible short or broken bulb filament which could be an int intermittent short to ground.

Eric

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Technical Support / Marker light and tail light fuse keeps blowing

« Last post by mike schott on April 19, 2026, 04:45:33 PM »

Hey everybody, this is my first time having to post something, so I apologize in advance if I do something wrong.  I have a 2007 Beaver Contessa Bayshore that intermittently pops the fuse to the marker and tail lights. Sometimes it works great and has no issues, then all of a sudden it will start popping the fuse again. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best place to start looking for the problem. I’m assuming it must be a direct short to ground somewhere, but I’m not sure. Is  a spot where I should focus on at first. Any input would be very much appreciated. Thanks