BY FRED SMITH SEPTEMBER 2009

Fixing Your Multiplex System: Troubleshootin' with Ernie

Does your multiplex system leave you in the dark? Solve your electrical wiring problem like a master electrician in this powerful Better RVing video featuring everybody's favorite Lazy Days RV technician Ernie "The RV Guy."

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Steve Roddy

Jul. 19, 2010 - 09:12 PM

If all levels are not functioning you need to check to see if 12v power is coming to the monitor panel.

Paul (Maurepas La.)

Jul. 19, 2010 - 06:03 PM

Electrical ? problem, help please. Propane/liquid levels panel stopped working. Any advice on how to troubleshoot for repairs ? The button for battery power levels still works.

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Steve Roddy

Apr. 05, 2010 - 12:46 PM

TV within drivers' view can not be working while operating vehicle. It is not advisable to by-pass this system. The TV in the rear should be operable for the kids while in transit.

Ryan (Florida)

Apr. 05, 2010 - 12:03 PM

Why does power to TV cut off as soon as ignition is turned on and is there a way to bypass this so the kids can watch videos while we are traveling?

Jay (Fresno)

Jan. 08, 2010 - 04:47 PM

A test light is fine for checking voltage but you failed to mention that when the light went at the first test point it also proved that voltage to the module was present and theirfore your next step is further down the line which would be the fuse.

Steve Roddy

Jan. 07, 2010 - 03:35 PM

Nothing comes to mind with the information you have provided but let me ask a few questions. Is the recepticle being used powered by the inverter? Are you using generator as well as shore power? How long does it take to lose coffee maker? Do you have a volt meter plugged in to one of your recepticles?

Braehead

Jan. 07, 2010 - 02:47 PM

We are new to the diesel motorcoach. We went from a new 2001 Winnebago Adventurer (32') to a 2009 Tiffin Phaeton (41'). Yikes...kind of scary. Anyway, we've blown three new coffee makers. Works for a day or two, and then the connection isn't enough to start the coffee maker. The outlet works with a night light just fine, or a toaster, which I unplug after every use to put it away. I've pondered this problem since we lost our third coffee maker last September. It's been in storage since. I also recall hearing a short "ping" sound on the same side of the coach, which may ping every hour or so. I'm wondering if we've got an electrical problem?? We consider ourselves very green even though we've owned an RV since the mid 90s. We don't use it enough to be considered full timers so I can't really explain it any better than above. Would love to hear your thoughts and suggestion(s). Thanks so much. Susan

Steve (Lazydays RV)

Dec. 03, 2009 - 09:22 AM

I would check all bulbs on the left side first. Including any turn signal that might be mounted on mirror.After that it would probably be a short in the left turn wiring.

Phil (Florida)

Sep. 28, 2009 - 11:14 PM

When I use my left directional, it blows the fuse but if I use the right directional, it works fine. Your suggestion please. This is on a 2004 Bounder 36 foot.

Ronnie (Arkansas)

Sep. 28, 2009 - 06:39 AM

Video will not run. Can t download any of this info. What can I do?

shirley (Idaho)

Sep. 24, 2009 - 10:17 PM

we have a A class chieften WB,. can no find the polit light . blows ourt cold air but no heat. can any one help?

Al (Cooper City)

Sep. 24, 2009 - 10:05 PM

It stopped after a minute or two

Bill (Utah)

Sep. 24, 2009 - 01:28 PM

Downloading stops abruptly after about one minute. Have tried it using my Verizon air card and RV parks wifi with same results. Have had no problems with youtube or other videos downloading.

john (ohio)

Sep. 23, 2009 - 04:42 PM

my fridg works for couple days then it shuts of. i unplug the b12 volt black wire and plug it back then it works again for two three days again then it does it again. please tell me if its the board in the back or what. thank you

Pat (Oklahoma)

Sep. 23, 2009 - 12:04 PM

We have a 27 ft Gulfstream BT Cruiser class B motorhome and have repeated problems that while it is in storage the battery runs dry and we have to buy a new battery. Is there a solution?

Guy Herbert Mills (indiana)

Sep. 23, 2009 - 09:20 AM

i would like to hear this but! i get nothing on your suggested articcles. no picture or voice. what am i doing wrong???

jim (calera, al)

Sep. 23, 2009 - 08:31 AM

excellent article , wish more RV mags had people like ernie that are able to tell us more than how to check the water in the batteries

RV Master (Lakeland FL)

Sep. 22, 2009 - 08:29 PM

If the dummy that put the wires in the connector in the first place would of made sure that it was snapped in correctly the bedroom lights would not have went off in the first place.

Kit (Full Timer on the road)

Sep. 22, 2009 - 10:22 AM

Great!! How about a story on having to replace the TV sets (for compliance) and hooking them into the stereo DVD system. I have a large cllinder (black) left over that was used in the aux audio connection...where does it go? What s it for?

clyde (los angeles, ca)

Sep. 22, 2009 - 01:42 AM

Your video stoped shortly after it started.

john (cary,nc)

Sep. 21, 2009 - 07:54 PM

Could not get the wholestory. the vid stopped when he opened the electric panel....

jerry (ca.)

Sep. 21, 2009 - 03:12 PM

we have a 2005 hoilday ambassder,our front tv is poping and crackeing and the color is fadeing.we check all the connections,what can we do or check

Berkley (Henrico, VA)

Sep. 21, 2009 - 12:34 PM

I am having a problem in getting your video to download and play. The video screen is there and it looks like it will download but nothing ever happens.

John (Shelton Washington)

Sep. 21, 2009 - 12:05 PM

Ernie, i enjoyed your lesson on trouble shooting. Thank you.

Sandy (New York)

Sep. 21, 2009 - 06:48 AM

I have a 2005 Monaco Diplomate. A water fitting (elbow) split on the back of the toilet (Aria II - Thetford). I replaced it. Now, water is seeping out the top of the hole on the vacuum breaker. Is there a diaphram that could be replaced in there?

Sandy (New York)

Sep. 21, 2009 - 06:48 AM

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