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Paul, if you haven't done it yet check the house voltage. An Elegant Lady should have 24 volts which if you are plugged into shore power or running the engine or generator should be reading at least 26 volts. Make sure the inverters and battery chargers are on. Our 97 is enough different than your 2000 so I am not sure you have the same inverter panels. Make sure in your 120V panel the two inverter and two battery charger switches are on.
The reason the voltage came up when you ran the engine is because the alternator was charging the house batteries and not the shore power so some switches, possibly the ones I described are off. If they are not off, verify you have AC power coming into the coach by operating something that is AC current that does not go through the inverter circuits.
It is critical you get those house batteries charged up.
Post your progress. I'll monitor this forum tonight till bedtime.
Paul,
Diddo what Jon said, your house batteries are not being charged, that's why your having all the electrical problems. Not sure how yours is set up, I'm sure we have someone else here with your vintage. House chargers probably work through the inverters which should always be on. All of this assuming you have good power on both legs from the shore hookup.
Well, it's been an interesting week. We have lived in the Liberty for a full week now and we're getting the hang of it. Now, if I can just find the rest of my "stuff"....
The service staff here at Marathon have done an outstanding job of handling every issue that we have brought to their attention. Our list, which really wasn't all that long to begin with, now only has a couple of items yet to be completed. Most of the "worK" was educating us on the new systems and answering our endless list of questions.
Looks like we'll be here another few days, probably 'till the weekend, as they are schedulling some minor touch-up painting and we're waiting for a replacement door latch for the bathroom door. Other than that, so far everything's great.
The up-side is that we have an opportunity to live in the coach for a few more days within easy reach of the "security" of the service technicians.
And, we have the entertainment of checking out the new coaches as they arrive.
We are all happy for you Paul, most of us know exactly what you are going through. It's the best time of ownership, I think.
Paul,
Good to hear you and Janice are going to enjoy the Marathon campground for a few more days.
Barbara and I will be in tomorrow night between 6:00 and 7. We have a day, Friday, to get familiar with the Marathon before heading out for Topeka, Kansas which will be a two day drive.
Remember that your new Liberty has feelings, don't get caught looking at other busses too often or she will get jealous.
Richard
Paul,
We need to start buying the bathroom door knobs in bulk. They are made or imported by an outfit in Miami and they are junk with a very short service life.
Anybody out there listening?
Richard,
We'll be here tomorrow, and probably won't leave until Saturday. Hope everything goes well with your delivery. Kansas in 2 days?? Now THAT'S an ambitious schedule!
Jon,
I didn't really think the bathroom door latch was all that bad.... but, well, have ya ever been married???
Sometimes my list is somewhat different than hers..... I mean, the priority is the flat-screen, right? And the bus just wouldn't be safe to move without surround sound, would it??
Flat Screen and Surround Sound,.......My Thoughts Exactly. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by phorner
Great looking bus.
Gary S
Paul,
When she can't get out of the bathroom, and you are out golfing, you will learn about priorities. When momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.
Amen bother!
Paul & Richard,
If you have time, the Mexican restaurant that everyone goes to is a must while at Camp Marathon, just a few miles east. A couple of margaritas is just what you need to sort out all the little issues.;)
Thanks for the tip Truk, if we aren't locked in the Marathon 101 classroom all day we will check it out.
Richard
02 Marathon XLII coming real soon!
Janice, don't worry about the big brave Paul raggin' on about your demands. If I know this group, you get your day in court more than once.
Do these guys know you outweigh Paul by 200# so you can take care of problems should they arrive.
He's back..............you go Lew.
Nancy and Ed congratulations on the purchase of your 1990 Marathon.
When do you pick it up?
Truk, what's the name of the Mexican restaurant?
That margarita is sounding pretty good....
Paul,
Ask the receptionist, they all go there... It's called Pancho's Villa, not much to look at, but great food and drinks...
Jon, how I wish I were back. I have a long journey to go on this episode
Well, we finally made it through our list of items that needed attention during delivery of our Liberty, which we purchased at Marathon Coach. Not that the list was all that long, it's just as we thought we were finished, another small nuisance problem would crop up and require attention. All small stuff.
So, we bid our goodby's to the staff and this morning departed for "home" in Port St. Lucie, FL.
While at Camp Marathon, we took the advice of fellow Poggers (I'm getting the impression that when it comes to food, this group knows what they're talking about!) and chowed down at Pancho Villa's...excellent meal and great company.
Our final night we had the company of the owners of this beautiful coach. This baby is simply gorgeous!
Wonder who it could belong to......lucky folks that they surely are...
Paul and Janet,
Thanks for posting the nice picture. We rolled into a rest stop near Clarksville, TN west of Nashville about 11:00 p.m. just 13 1/2 easy driving hours later in our new to us 2002 Marathon XLII. We saw no less than three other XLIIs and four XLs on the road today.
Barbara and I really enjoyed the dinner, and the grand tour of your new Liberty which is a TEN in and out! Thanks to Truk for the Pancho Villa suggestion, great place.
Time to hit the hay so we make it to Topeka tomorrow night only 10 hours away. The Marathon is performing perfectly thanks to the folks in San Antonio.
More pictures early next week when we are settled in at the track.
Richard and Barbara Beecher
2002 Marathon XLII
Go Gators!
Paul and Janet, absolutely gorgeous coach--can't wait to see more pics or see it in person!! Looking forward to that one of these days:DQuote:
Originally Posted by phorner