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Forum: Class A 09-04-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,638
Posted By howermj
Re: Where to get info center replacement

Mike,

The replacement info center was made by Medallion. Part number 15391020711. DO NOT get part number 15391018101, this was the original green-on-black version.

Here is the service...
Forum: Class A 09-02-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,618
Posted By howermj
Re: 2009 Constellation 45G

Thanks for the insights, all. CW is asking far, far too much for it, but they sure have been forthcoming with my requests for pictures. If you want to see more, go here:
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Forum: Class A 08-30-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,800
Posted By howermj
Re: Overhead lighting problem

If it's your overhead lights, it is a 12v issue. If you have a multimeter, start at the fixture and work your way toward the fuse panel, checking for continuity all the way. I had a similar problem...
Forum: Class A 08-28-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,618
Posted By howermj
2009 Constellation 45G

Hello all,

I'm headed up to Spartansburg for work (and Camp Freightliner) in about 2 weeks, and I discovered that Camping World Spartansburg has a 2009 TM Constellation T45G on the lot...
Forum: Class A 08-28-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,164
Posted By howermj
Re: Tourmaster Headlight Lens?

Tarheel,

According to the 2006 Tour Master parts catalog, the T40A has 90MM High Beam Hella headlamps. Originally, Gulf Stream sourced them from the S. Sterling Company...
Forum: Electrical 05-26-2014, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,219
Posted By howermj
Re: Battery Drain

I had the same problem with my 06 Tourmaster. Even with the internal chassis and house disconnects engaged, there are still parasite loads on the batteries (ECM, etc.). I ended up adding heavy duty...
Forum: Class A 05-26-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,893
Posted By howermj
Advice on Hail Damage

I left my coach for a week while I went to a wedding...only to come back to reports of 45 MPH nickle size hail. According to the camp host where I was parked, the wind was blowing the hail...
Forum: Class A 05-26-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,144
Posted By howermj
Re: Replacing Interior Blinds Question

Thanks! I told my wife about your find and she is measuring everything right now.... I have a great relationship with our local parts supplier, so I'll drop by and see what he can do for me.
Forum: Class A 05-26-2014, 10:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,833
Posted By howermj
Re: Electrical Cable hatch

Darby,

I'm not sure which kind of hatch you have, but I ended up replacing the cheap plastic undercoach hatch in my power bay with a roller hatch from shoreline. Not cheap, but it hasn't broken...
Forum: Class A 05-22-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,144
Posted By howermj
Re: Replacing Interior Blinds Question

Dick,
When you ordered your shades from Irvine, did you go direct to the factory or thru a dealer? We are looking to do the same thing on our 06 TM, and I'll be passing thru Elkhart in about a...
Forum: Class A 05-10-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,258
Posted By howermj
Re: Storage Bay latches

Go here. Lots of latches that are an exact match for you coach.

https://rvexteriorbodypanels.visonerv.co ... 0232/s1.pl (https://rvexteriorbodypanels.visonerv.com/cgi-bin/md/M240232/s1.pl)?
Forum: Class A 03-22-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,359
Posted By howermj
Re: How does battery charging work on 06 Tourmaster

Going to answer my own question here -- after about 2 hours with my coach this morning:

Chassis (engine) batteries:
- Charge from alternator -- yes
- Charge from shore power thru the 12V...
Forum: Class A 03-21-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,359
Posted By howermj
How does battery charging work on 06 Tourmaster

Since it sounds like crickets on my previous question about a TM wiring diagram, I think I'll try again with a more focused question:

How does battery charging work on an 06 (or 07-10) Tour...
Forum: Class A 03-18-2014, 11:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,023
Posted By howermj
Planning for Solar and Lithium -- Need Wiring Diagram

Hello all,

Since Gulf Stream won't release it's wiring diagrams, I'm wondering if any of you have a bootleg copy (or perhaps something you made up yourself) of for a 2006 (or 07-09) Tour Master? ...
Forum: Class A 03-18-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,821
Posted By howermj
Re: Dewinterizing

Advice from Dennis4809 and 03heritagerider is good. One thing that I always add is a complete flush/sanitizing of the water system.

Great step by step video here...
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Forum: Class A 03-18-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,114
Posted By howermj
Re: A/C Burning Smell

You don't have a heat strip in the basement air of the 2006 TM. Your front and rear roof air (if they were added) might have heat strips installed. Also, if you have Dometic A/Cs on the roof, the...
Forum: Class A 01-05-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,771
Posted By howermj
Re: Engine block heater???

Might be a little late to need on this, but here is a discussion of engine block heaters we were having over at the Facebook Gulfstream Tourmaster forum



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MJH
Forum: Class A 12-30-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,865
Posted By howermj
Re: Tire Pressure - Tourmaster

Don, thanks for the idea. My brother-in-law, a professional welder, suggested an approach he used on one of his coaches with great success.

He permanently installed an under-chassis fixed air...
Forum: Class A 12-30-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,365
Posted By howermj
Re: Gas furnace heat

Have been using the furnace when driving in winter for 3 years...more than 15K winter miles...have never had a problem.
Forum: Class A 12-30-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,605
Posted By howermj
Re: Recalls: ISL 400 Engine Wrist Pin

Well...here are the results.

Cummins Pacific did the wrist pin recall on my TM in about 5 hours. Most of that time was figuring out how to get under the bed.

What did they do?

Installed new...
Forum: Class A 12-14-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,666
Posted By howermj
TM Electrical #1: House batteries not charging

On my 2006 TM: House batteries are not charging from the alternator. They only charge from genset or when plugged in. Is this normal, or do I have an electrical issue?

Appreciate any ideas.
Forum: Class A 12-13-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,605
Posted By howermj
Re: Recalls: ISL 400 Engine Wrist Pin

I actually have an appointment at Cummins Pacific in Orange County next week for the recall (two actually). They will install the sensor, warning light jumper (it just turns on the "stop engine"...
Forum: Class A 12-12-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,605
Posted By howermj
Re: Recalls: ISL 400 Engine Wrist Pin

Well, it was just confirmed -- my engine is one of the ones under the recall. Frustrating! I specifically went looking for a Cummins 400 because they stand behind their products.... guess not so. ...
Forum: Class A 12-11-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,797
Posted By howermj
Re: Tourmaster acrylic bug guard

You can try Summit. They make a lot of the lexan shields for manufacturers.

https://www.rvstainless.com/BodyBlockShi ... fault.aspx...
Forum: Class A 12-11-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,605
Posted By howermj
Recalls: ISL 400 Engine Wrist Pin

Hello all,

As I was poring over my engine documentation, I found this little nifty piece of info:

CUMMINS RECALL NO. C0713. CERTAIN ISL CUMMINS CM850 DIESEL ENGINES PRODUCED FOR RECREATIONAL...
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