rehub1 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 can some one tell me if they is anything on my rv that would prevent me from starting example an interlock of some kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I'm not quite sure what you are asking? What do you want to interlock to? Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 If your problem is that your RV wont start, and wont even turn over, I would first check the starter relay that is under the hood. 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 There may be an extra solenoid as Paul has mentioned that can be difficult to locate. On our F-53 chassis it was mounted on the frame holding the right side of the radiator, behind a rubber flap that was an air dam to prevent air from bypassing the radiator. The best way to locate it is to trace the power cable from the starter back until you locate it. It will have two heavy cables like a battery cable and a smaller wire that is the control lead that causes it to close when starting. There are also some RVs that have an interlock from the leveling system or something else to prevent starting and you probably have to put the gear shift into neutral or park to start it. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I believe the extra solenoid that Kirk talks about ( actually a starter relay ) was discontinued in 2000 on the F53 chassis . I don't know about the Workhorse chassis . You might check if there is a fuel pump shut off switch on your rig . The F53 has one and it's located on a bracket above the brake pedal . It could be tripped for a good reason ( fuel leak or other problem ) or erroneously . If you have one , check for leakage before you reset the switch . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rehub1 Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I MUST BE THE BIGGEST JERK ON THE PLANET I FOUND OUT WHY THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START THERE WAS OVER FIFTY PERCENT WATER IN THE FUEL TANK DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Ouch, sorry to hear that I was hoping someone would have a magic button you could push and get running. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Makes one wonder how it got to be that much?? Tank draining time, I'd suppose, so wishing you the very best! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I MUST BE THE BIGGEST JERK ON THE PLANET I FOUND OUT WHY THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START THERE WAS OVER FIFTY PERCENT WATER IN THE FUEL TANK DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Why would you be the jerk ? Did you fill up from a bad source and if so , who , what and where ? Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hey, it could be a lot worse and it's a pretty easy, cheap fix!! And that would probably be the last thing I would have thought of. You just don't see that happen that much anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 good catch. Now you just need to figure out how so much water got into your tank. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRum Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Make sure your fresh water gravity fill and gas fill are clearly marked - and no martinis before filling the water tank... I've always been a tinkerer and a fixer... So what better way to stay active in my retirement than to buy an RV... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTEN Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Someome mistake gas fill for fresh water fill? Have herd of this happening in the past. Tom & Bonnie Crossville, TN. 2008 Winnebago Aspect 29H (No SUch Thing as a B+) Toad Ford Flex 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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