Our 2023-2024 Southern Migration Trip

[Jim]

As for the DEF simulator, I have emailed Keith. Thank you!

lol, head from Keith. Only works on 2017-2023, mine is 2016. About par for the course. . .

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Dang, Jim! Does it ever feel like you want to go back to square one and start over?

 

[purring along]

Yes, the Ocala Freightliner shop had an "Oasis" sticker on the door, but I didn't see it until I was leaving, and by that time there was so much bad blood between everyone that it was too late. Besides, if their approach to fixing the Oasis is anything like their previous methods of operation, I will need to:

• Chat with an blunt person who makes it clear they don't make appointments, so bring my rig down and get in line,
• Wait 2-days and pay a $500 minimum charge to have the system looked at,
• Spend 3 days in a motel while Freightliner orders parts that aren't available,
• Argue with the same blunt person about why they are charging me an additional $75.00 for shop supplies when no work was done,
• Drive away 4 days later, $550 lighter in the wallet and no closer to a solution than I was when I "got in line".

I will say however, that the Holliday Inn Express we stayed at was the nicest hotel of its caliber that I have ever visited. Well worth the $130 a night we get to toss onto the Freightliner ordeal. The staff was friendly, the room was spotless, the breakfast bar was great and the Internet worked very well. Top notch operation and I would highly recommend it should you ever have to deal with Ocala Freightliner for anything.


As for the DEF simulator, I have emailed Keith. Thank

lol, head from Keith. Only works on 2017-2023, mine is 2016. About par for the course. . .

Jim he told me the same thing. On the bright side, he said there was less problems with the sixteen model because they're analog. I know it doesn't help. I am only one hour from freightliner Gaffney if I can help you with getting parts. Let me know.

 

[Jim]

Getting closer to finding out what's up with this Oasis. Contacted an Oasis repair facility in Ft. Myers. They were closed but he called me back and offered his help. He had me flip a switch that is on top of the silver box, a switch I had no idea even existed. Strange that I didn't, given that I've had that cover plate off several times in the last week or so.

But anyhow, the Oasis fired right up and we now have hot water! I'm not 100% sure but I think he said something about it being a summer loop bypass. But like I said, I'm not 100% sure on that. But when I get to the bottom of this whole affair, I will write up everything I've learned and post it in the appropriate area.

Best damn news I've had in a while!

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

It is the summer loop by-pass and should only be left on when needing hot water. Order a pump from US Solar Pumps.

C1EC Zone 1 & 2 Replacement Pump | US Solar Pumps

The Zone 1 & 2 Replacement Pump is an excellent option for boat owners. It has a seal-less design to prevent leaking.

www.ussolarpumps.com

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

How To - Replace a summer loop pump in a ITR OASIS Hydronic heater

I've been lucky as to date in nearly 7 years only one pump has gone - zone 2, about a year ago. The summer loop has been a bit loud for some time but as long as it worked I left it alone. RIP summer loop pump, you served me well, today you were replaced. Note: Staring at the computer dreading...

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[Jim]

It is the summer loop by-pass and should only be left on when needing hot water. Order a pump from US Solar Pumps.

C1EC Zone 1 & 2 Replacement Pump | US Solar Pumps

The Zone 1 & 2 Replacement Pump is an excellent option for boat owners. It has a seal-less design to prevent leaking.

www.ussolarpumps.com

I have 3 spares onboard right now. Just have to figure out which pump is the bad one. If the bad pump had blown a fuse, it would be easy to find. But it didn't, so I don't know which pump is the bad one. Trial and error will start tomorrow!

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

The summer loop pump is the one on the far left.

 

[Neemer]

@Jim , you should find this helpful.

Oasis Pump Change in Pictures - iRV2 Forums

There are lots of threads on Oasis pump changes which helped me a LOT in recently having to change my summer loop and zone 2 pumps. But one thing I did not understand going in was the hydronic fluid

www.irv2.com

 

[flyboy013]

At the top of the distribution box you will see two small wires for a thermistor zip tied to a pipe. This temperature sensor is also in the loop of the 12V for the summer loop pump. While it’s probably not bad it could be. You can bypass the thermistor by connect the two wires connected to it together. One female and one male. You could also do a continuity check on the thermistor wires. I previously had an issue with my summer loop pump running when the system was turned off and working with ITR we decided to just add a switch in other to ensure the pump didn’t run when the coach wasn’t in use. I’m now full time so I haven’t used that switch in a few years. If the problem is the pump (you can test it with direct 12V) you’ll want to have a hose clamp to cut supply to the pump. The output has a check valve.

 

[purring along]

Easy pump to change, just a real tight location. I had to change the same pump last summer in Alaska .Pinched off the fluid lines, but still leaked.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Do us all a favor by having Trish take a couple of pictures of you while lying on your belly, back, and or side while doing the replacement. Probably should turn the sound off.

 

[Jim]

Do us all a favor by having Trish take a couple of pictures of you while lying on your belly, back, and or side while doing the replacement. Probably should turn the sound off.

Yeah, that's what I was telling her earlier. This job is best suited for people with a little less girth than myself!

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

The job is all about the girth.

 

[Neal]

Getting closer to finding out what's up with this Oasis. Contacted an Oasis repair facility in Ft. Myers. They were closed but he called me back and offered his help. He had me flip a switch that is on top of the silver box, a switch I had no idea even existed. Strange that I didn't, given that I've had that cover plate off several times in the last week or so.

But anyhow, the Oasis fired right up and we now have hot water! I'm not 100% sure but I think he said something about it being a summer loop bypass. But like I said, I'm not 100% sure on that. But when I get to the bottom of this whole affair, I will write up everything I've learned and post it in the appropriate area.

Best damn news I've had in a while!

Star date - Monday

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Our 2023-2024 Southern Migration Trip

Trish told me the high is going to be 72. What glorious words. I think I'll trim my banana tree today. :)

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[Jim]

Just another day here in paradise.

Took a shower, hot water was fading fast. That's not good. When I got out, Trish pointed to the rear Silverleaf screen, which was dead. More not good! Before I could trouble shoot anything, the front Silverleaf dies, then everything that was on AC stopped as well. Completely dead coach.

No time to trouble shoot anything as Ryker had a vet appointment and we were going to have to hurry to make it on time. But we did, and when we returned to the coach, nothing had changed. I'm pretty depressed at this point as I have done nothing but trouble shoot issues from the moment we pulled out the driveway in NC, and now this.

Called every mobile RV tech I could find and they're all booked until January. Finally started offering money, and then more, and then more. . . Last girl I was bribing, I mean negotiating with, said her boss was taking emergencies only, like no power, no water, etc., etc. NOTHING on my coach was working so I fit the bill perfectly.

I'll cut to the chase here as nobody wants to hear about the Inverter testing and everything else that the tech did, but it turned out to be the 250amp fuse. And the funny part is, the fuse was fine, but the hot lead from the house batteries was so so loose that you could turn it with your fingers. I've never even touched that thing, and I don't know who would have even been in that area since I've owned the coach, so it's a mystery as to how it got so loose.

So that burned up a half day and $250.00, but at least things are operating normally again. But "normal" around here is a pretty low bar.

To be honest, I'm one disaster away from parking this thing on the first RV lot I find and driving my truck home.

 

[TheLooks]

Your beginning to make me wonder about going full time and moving up to a class A.......

 

[Jim]

Your beginning to make me wonder about going full time and moving up to a class A.......

It's just a bad run of luck. I've had a couple of Class A's before, and never had these kind of issues. But parts wear out, and It's my lack of knowledge of these things that is part of the problem. The Oasis wasn't that big a deal, but trying to fix it when it's 11* outside, well that was difficult. And the DEF header, that's happening to everyone, it was just my turn. And this thing today, that's pretty unusual to say the least.

But everything that happens makes me a bit stronger. And pretty soon, I'll be able to start my own RV repair service.

 

[TheLooks]

Nothing like on the job training.

 

[John&Andrea]

Hang in there.