Flagstaff 176 sd LTD with no user manual

DarkChild · 07-10-2015, 10:39 PM

Hi,

I’m hoping someone can help me with a couple of questions...

I am new to this camper thing but want to get into it for the family.

We purchased a 2004 Flagstaff 176 SD LTD camper and we don't have a user manual that came with it. I was hoping you or someone could help me out with a few questions...

1) the switch close to the gas sensor...What does it do and should it make a grinding noise when switched on? (see pictures 2015 _Flagstaff-176 dinette and Unknown switch (2004 version) pictures)

2) When purchasing the camper we had it inspected and the gentleman who did the inspection said the battery battery wasn’t connected properly. In all of the literature I have come across... Black is positive and white is negative which seems to be how ours is connected. So why would he say that (1)? And could that be the reason for the red light on the WFCO fuse box being lit even after the burnt fuse was changed (2)? (see WFCO and Battery pictures)

3) last question. I have read a Tip on having a cool fridge upon arriving at destination. It would be to turn on 12V power once camper is coupled to car power. Is it safe to do that and drive off on a two hour trip?

Sorry for the inconvenience...

Trevor43 · 07-11-2015, 02:45 AM

1. This is your water pump.......pumps water from your holding take to faucets.
2. I have heard of the fuse issue and red light before.....some say ignore it.
3. As long as you don't turn the car off for to long in between.....this can suck down a battery pretty quick.

GalsofEscape · 07-11-2015, 06:57 AM

On the fridge question, the fridge takes quite awhile to cool down. You may not see much cooling on a two hour trip on battery. You would be better off turning the fridge on at least a day before your trip. Using the propane system to cool is best. Or if you have a three way fridge, use the shore power (hook up the camper power to the house)

f5moab · 07-11-2015, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkChild

2) When purchasing the camper we had it inspected and the gentleman who did the inspection said the battery battery wasn’t connected properly. In all of the literature I have come across... Black is positive and white is negative which seems to be how ours is connected. So why would he say that (1)? And could that be the reason for the red light on the WFCO fuse box being lit even after the burnt fuse was changed (2)? (see WFCO and Battery pictures)

Best answer is to ask him why he said it!