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Forum: Berkshire 09-16-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,297
Posted By LiteEmUp
Had the same issue - hills/mountains raising the...

Had the same issue - hills/mountains raising the temperature. Even had to slow way down or stop to let it cool below the red. Hopefully my quick fix is your solution..... My radiator fins became...
Forum: Berkshire 06-22-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By LiteEmUp
We own a 2011 390BH and we had this exact issue...

We own a 2011 390BH and we had this exact issue as well with our sofa/living room slide. It would slowly creep out during extend and usually retracted at normal speed. Sometimes while extending, it...
Forum: Western USA 01-17-2020, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 848
Posted By LiteEmUp
During the summer months, we have camped in...

During the summer months, we have camped in Yosemite Valley's Lower Pines a number of times over the past 10 years in our 39' Berkshire. This past summer was the latest. Those valley sites during the...
Forum: Berkshire 09-17-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,141
Posted By LiteEmUp
What are your other symptoms? The fan behind the...

What are your other symptoms? The fan behind the generator will turn on and off while traveling. Are you ever getting cold air from your vents? Also, when you have it set to A/C, do the round vents...
Forum: Berkshire 08-02-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,329
Posted By LiteEmUp
To add to this, since there are no...

To add to this, since there are no compressors/moving parts, absorption refrigerators use gravity for circulation. The tubing follows a zig-zag pattern down the back. Heat causes the vapor/liquid to...
Forum: Berkshire 07-27-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,018
Posted By LiteEmUp
Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll do some...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll do some troubleshooting concerning the jacks/hydraulics and pads. I haven't noticed any of the jacks leaking down, but we haven't camped at a single location...
Forum: Berkshire 07-26-2016, 08:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,018
Posted By LiteEmUp
Clunking noise after axle/tire upgrade

Ever since our 2011 390BH had the brakes/bags/tires upgraded in early May of this year, we now have clunking noises as we walk around the RV while camped (jacks down, slides out, etc.) We've been to...
Forum: Berkshire 06-15-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,122
Posted By LiteEmUp
A couple more thoughts - this happened(s) to us...

A couple more thoughts - this happened(s) to us as well:

1) Where the washer drains into the pipe stand - the washer drain hose is placed into the pipe stand. FR forgot to put a rubber cap on top...
Forum: Berkshire 12-15-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,790
Posted By LiteEmUp
Phillips Robertson too funny... ...

Phillips Robertson too funny... :roflblack:

Thanks for the afternoon chuckle.
And I finally learned the official name of the robertson head screw!
Forum: Berkshire 11-12-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,796
Posted By LiteEmUp
Jason, THANK YOU for starting this thread. I...

Jason,

THANK YOU for starting this thread. I had a similar issue. I noticed a few drops of oil on the ground, asked Freightliner to inspect the leak while doing small service and was quoted a...
Forum: Berkshire 05-22-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,587
Posted By LiteEmUp
Here's another theory.... That stain mark runs...

Here's another theory.... That stain mark runs the whole length of the slide. Could it be condensation due to humidity in the air and temperature changes? The moist air condensing on the cooler...
Forum: Berkshire 04-25-2015, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,192
Posted By LiteEmUp
That's what I'm thinking as well. Ordered this...

That's what I'm thinking as well. Ordered this exact part from them yesterday morning and it's on its way.
Forum: Berkshire 04-23-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,192
Posted By LiteEmUp
Thanks, outloud! That was exactly what I was...

Thanks, outloud! That was exactly what I was looking for.

It came open while driving in strong cross winds and passing a semi. I guess the turbulence hit the door just right and it flew open with...
Forum: Berkshire 04-23-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,192
Posted By LiteEmUp
Part Number for Gas Spring on Storage Bay Door

Hello!

During one of our trips last year, the "suicide" basement door on the passenger side flew open while we were cruising down the interstate. :crying:

The gas spring/strut ripped off and...
Forum: Berkshire 11-21-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,425
Posted By LiteEmUp
Our 2011 390BH 360hp gets 11 mpg not towing. ...

Our 2011 390BH 360hp gets 11 mpg not towing. This is a manual calculation meaning dividing miles driven by gallons pumped and not looking at what the console displays for mpg.

Towing our Chevy...
Forum: Berkshire 03-10-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,946
Posted By LiteEmUp
On our 2011, the genertor stops running below 1/8...

On our 2011, the genertor stops running below 1/8 tank. Shortly after the Low Fuel warning displays on the dash.
Forum: Berkshire 12-04-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,450
Posted By LiteEmUp
I know this thread is old, but I wanted to post...

I know this thread is old, but I wanted to post the fix to the problem.

I first had Freightliner work on this fuel gauge issue in late 2012 - warranty work. They replaced some sensors in the...
Forum: Berkshire 12-01-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,012
Posted By LiteEmUp
We had a similar situation with our 2011 BH. We...

We had a similar situation with our 2011 BH. We parked, extended the jacks and then when I went outside, only the rear jacks were extended and the front jacks were still retracted. I went back in,...
Forum: Berkshire 09-27-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,450
Posted By LiteEmUp
This is exactly what my fuel guage has started to...

This is exactly what my fuel guage has started to do. Also, if it's the same problem I have, when you first turn your key on and all the guages reset themselves or bottom out, the fuel guage does not...
Forum: Berkshire 08-17-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,698
Posted By LiteEmUp
We have a 2011 Berkshire 390BH. With the inverter...

We have a 2011 Berkshire 390BH. With the inverter turned on, the outlets in each bunk work as well as the two outlets above the 'dresser' in the bedroom (which means the bedroom TV works). In...
Forum: Berkshire 08-10-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By LiteEmUp
It was almost $3,000. I had a $400 deductible....

It was almost $3,000. I had a $400 deductible. Insurance covered the rest.
Forum: Berkshire 08-10-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By LiteEmUp
I just had this done. 2 months ago, a couple...

I just had this done. 2 months ago, a couple teenagers threw a brick off on overpass at me and smashed the windshield - I was doing 65 on a freeway. A local auto glass repair company did the work -...
Forum: Berkshire 08-06-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,002
Posted By LiteEmUp
Here are 4 picts from my burnt out transfer...

Here are 4 picts from my burnt out transfer switch. Sorry about them being so small but that's what I had to do to get them to fit within this forum.

My transfer switch is in the last comparment...
Forum: Berkshire 08-06-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,002
Posted By LiteEmUp
We JUST returned from a 7,000 mile trip out West...

We JUST returned from a 7,000 mile trip out West and our transfer switch started a small electrical fire half way through. Thank goodness it was contained to the switch box. I'll post pictures when I...
Forum: Berkshire 06-15-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,312
Posted By LiteEmUp
With the 3 blinking lights, you can get the...

With the 3 blinking lights, you can get the second level fault code and this will tell you a more extact reason.

To see the other fault code, when the generator quits and you see the three...
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