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Re: Nokian Entyre 2.0 Availability

 

The Winnebago sticker on my 2002 full camper specifies 49 psi for both front and rear tires (225/60-16 102H).

David
2002 EVC
Re: Nokian Entyre 2.0 Availability

 

Mine has a sticker on the door jam.? All of my Vw / Audis have the sticker.? It calls out pressure for front and back, for different number of passengers.? ?I would imagine that this is for stock size tires that they list on there also.
Re: Nokian Entyre 2.0 Availability

 

Michael isn't the WRC3 more like a snow tire? Would that be a cause for the soft ride?
Spencer


On Thu, Jun 3, 2021 at 6:56 PM Michael Diehr <md03@...> wrote:
Just returned from a road trip, and with my fully loaded EVC, 46 psi all around in the 16" wheels with Nokia WR-C 225/60-16, it felt a bit squishy.? I'll probably go a bit higher on the next trip.

Question for all: do the 2001 and later Eurovan Campers with 16" wheels specify different front/rear pressures?? ?

> On May 31, 2021, at 7:45 AM, mma2 <rahom@...> wrote:
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> Michael,
> If it helps, I've been running the Entyre 2.0's at 46 psi.? Seems to give a good ride with the EVC loaded with our gear but with the water reservoir empty.? The stated max is 51 psi for these tires.
Re: Nokian Entyre 2.0 Availability

 

Just returned from a road trip, and with my fully loaded EVC, 46 psi all around in the 16" wheels with Nokia WR-C 225/60-16, it felt a bit squishy. I'll probably go a bit higher on the next trip.

Question for all: do the 2001 and later Eurovan Campers with 16" wheels specify different front/rear pressures?

On May 31, 2021, at 7:45 AM, mma2 <rahom@...> wrote:
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Michael,
If it helps, I've been running the Entyre 2.0's at 46 psi. Seems to give a good ride with the EVC loaded with our gear but with the water reservoir empty. The stated max is 51 psi for these tires.
Re: Transmission Woes

 

Burt
are you saying if you downshift to third gear the TC stays locked up ? ? Or second gear TC stayed locked up ?
leo 1998 ? 200,000 + same transmission?
Re: Transmission Woes

 

The fluid breaks down with high temps.? Loses lubricity and varnishes up the valve body.? You can save money on tranny repairs and fluid changes with one simple TRICK.? Forget its an automatic.? On a long grades and short downshift manually.? The trick is to keep the gears in SOLID LOCK as opposed to theT C working with its fluid submerged pulsating clutches.?
Am original owner with over 175K ODO miles.? It took me 15 tears to figure it out.? No more overheated fluid, no limp modes and no more frequent ATF fluid changes.

On the highways long grades, I just slow down into D3 along with the 18 wheeler on long grades.? Short steep grades of a few blocks, just go into D2.? Then test my experience and do it again with full automatic and downshifting manually to see the difference in fluid temperatures by comparing.

The last 4 years..Same fluid, and only rare worst short spikes of maybe 220F.? Which OK as long as its short term.?

Burt 99 HD original owner
Re: Norcold not cooling well on LP #Norcold

 

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On 6/1/2021 9:19 PM, David Horner wrote:

Sam, two questions:
1. ?Re: Fan. ?The Norcold service manual says the fan thermostat is calibrated to turn on the fan when the van's interior temperature is above 85 F. ?That wasn't the case in the situations in which I was operating, ?so I guess that means the fan wouldn't have turned on. ?Does anyone bypass the thermostat and just leave the fan running when in LP mode?
2. ?Re: Thermostat. ?Which thermostat are you about to replace? ?The gas valve/thermostat dial on the front of the unit? ?The fan thermostat?

David
2002 EVC

Re: Norcold not cooling well on LP #Norcold

 

Look it up on internet, you can make a meter and check it on stove burner outlet.
leo 1998
Re: Norcold not cooling well on LP #Norcold

 

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David

I'm replacing the gas valve thermostat on the front panel. I ditched the fan thermostat years ago and just installed a switch on the front panel. I installed? 2 computer fans in place of the 1 Winnebago installed ( lived in NM at the time- much warmer than VA where we live now).


sam

On 6/1/2021 9:19 PM, David Horner wrote:

Sam, two questions:
1. ?Re: Fan. ?The Norcold service manual says the fan thermostat is calibrated to turn on the fan when the van's interior temperature is above 85 F. ?That wasn't the case in the situations in which I was operating, ?so I guess that means the fan wouldn't have turned on. ?Does anyone bypass the thermostat and just leave the fan running when in LP mode?
2. ?Re: Thermostat. ?Which thermostat are you about to replace? ?The gas valve/thermostat dial on the front of the unit? ?The fan thermostat?

David
2002 EVC

Re: Norcold not cooling well on LP #Norcold

 

One more question for everyone...
Could the propane regulator be malfunctioning? ?Can this be tested? ?I saw a comment on another site from an owner who attributed his poor Norcold LP function to low outlet pressure from old regulator.

David
Re: Transmission Woes

 

Ok, did some checking.
There is differential gear oil.
It's changed in a different way.
This might be interesting:
http://www.cavevan.com/forum/index.php?topic=163.0

It seems the speed sensor that you mentioned melting is
where the gear oil level is checked. Since it got so hot to melt
the sensor, it's an indication that the gear oil leaked out or wasn't
there in the first place.

Kent Kirkley
'97 EVC



-----Original Message-----
From: moedig <maurice@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tue, Jun 1, 2021 11:03 pm
Subject: Re: [eurovanupdate] Transmission Woes

Thank you Kent for the reply!? I have recently understood that these transmissions have two distinct fluid... ATF and Differential Gear Oil.? ?I agree, the ATF is what failed me initially prompting me to have the Transmission replaced.? ?I now wish I had went the German Transaxle Route.? A local shop from Concord was recommended as they have done them before and had feedback.? When I put the Trans Cooler? in my temp never went past 190deg even on my past road trip going up to Skyforest, Ca.? Before that Cooler was installed and after the rebuild, I constantly had temps over 230.? Bottomline is I feel I'm stuck with the shop that did the original rebuild.? My question is, did I neglect to take care of this transmission or is this an obvious mishap from a trans rebuild?

Re: Transmission Woes

 

Thank you Kent for the reply!? I have recently understood that these transmissions have two distinct fluid... ATF and Differential Gear Oil.? ?I agree, the ATF is what failed me initially prompting me to have the Transmission replaced.? ?I now wish I had went the German Transaxle Route.? A local shop from Concord was recommended as they have done them before and had feedback.? When I put the Trans Cooler? in my temp never went past 190deg even on my past road trip going up to Skyforest, Ca.? Before that Cooler was installed and after the rebuild, I constantly had temps over 230.? Bottomline is I feel I'm stuck with the shop that did the original rebuild.? My question is, did I neglect to take care of this transmission or is this an obvious mishap from a trans rebuild?
Re: Transmission Woes

 

I'm not a Eurovan mechanic but I know quite a bit about the transmissions.
You mention "the gear oil" being low or missing all together. I've never heard the term
'gear oil' used in respect to a VW automatic transmission. Yes it contains and runs on about 4 liters
of a special transmission fluid. The correct level of this fluid is important, either too much or not
enough will effect the transmission performance.

You need to be VERY careful who works on these transmissions.
Do not go to places like AAMCO. A knowledgeable Eurovan mechanic
is important.

The Eurovan transmissions don't fail, the fluid fails.
The fluid is temperature sensitive. If the temperature gets to high the effectiveness
and number of miles it will operate is reduced.
This is where the 'transmission cooler' comes in.
The Eurovan has a transmission fluid cooler and it works rather well under most
circumstances. However if you are pulling a trailer, going up long mountain
grades in lower gears the built in cooler can't keep the fluid cool enough and the
result is damage to the fluid. An external transmission fluid cooler will do wonders
in keeping the temperature to a point where the fluid isn't damaged.

Before considering having an external cooler installed you need to find out
what's going on with the transmission at this point. If it's a fluid level issue
a change of fluid, filter and pan gasket with proper fluid level might solve your
problem. If it does, then you can consider the external cooler. If a transmission
rebuild is necessary I would contact German Transaxle in Bend, Oregon.
They are expert at Eurovan transmission. The transmission can be removed, sent to
them, rebuilt, shipped back and installed. Expensive but sometimes necessary.
Good luck.

Kent Kirkley
'97EVC




-----Original Message-----
From: msuen@... <msuen@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tue, Jun 1, 2021 8:49 pm
Subject: Re: [eurovanupdate] Transmission Woes

Do you have a large aftermarket Transmission cooler installed? ?


On Jun 1, 2021, at 5:52 PM, moedig <maurice@...> wrote:

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Hello fellow EV'rs,

I hope you are all well.? After a very fun trip to Mojave, CA to the Beach and back to NorCal, my 2002 EV Camper had an issue where the Speedo went to 0 while driving at 70mph on freeway near KingCity on my way home.? I pulled into a gas station an noticed that my steering was "wobbly".? Looked under the Van and found my speedo sensor was melted and dangling from the connected electrical wire.? The plastic portion of the Speedo sensor melted off.? BACKSTORY... in 2019 (June to Oct), had my EVC transmission rebuilt by a local shop.? This was the first major roadtrip since then .? Honestly only put like 6000 miles on the rebuilt tranny and this happened.? Was towed to VW in San Jose, then to another shop in Mountain View.? Both shops made mentioned of a rebuilt tranny, "should take it back to whomever rebuilt it" and the fact that most likely the the gear oil was dry in the differential of the trans.? Towed the Camper to the shop that performed the trans rebuild and stated I had a warranty of 12k miles or 12mos.? I was firm to the shop that did the rebuild that the differential had to be low on gear oil or missing all together otherwise why else would that speedo sensor melt off? So they have my van now in the shop and the tranny rebuilder confirmed that the diff was dry.? Is this something I was at fault with or should I assume that this shop should fix and cover 100%... considering 6k on the rebuilt trans and pandemic keeping me home in 2020.? They are now saying they need to find a core for parts and are having trouble finding a core.? Any advice or feedback would be welcomed.? There has not been any conversation around who's paying for this, I just don't want to rock the boat while my EV is on the operating table.? Thanks.
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Re: Transmission Woes

 

I do.. I bought the GoWesty one and had it professionally installed by the Shop up in the North Bay.
Re: Transmission Woes

 

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Do you have a large aftermarket Transmission cooler installed? ?


On Jun 1, 2021, at 5:52 PM, moedig <maurice@...> wrote:

?

Hello fellow EV'rs,

I hope you are all well.? After a very fun trip to Mojave, CA to the Beach and back to NorCal, my 2002 EV Camper had an issue where the Speedo went to 0 while driving at 70mph on freeway near KingCity on my way home.? I pulled into a gas station an noticed that my steering was "wobbly".? Looked under the Van and found my speedo sensor was melted and dangling from the connected electrical wire.? The plastic portion of the Speedo sensor melted off.? BACKSTORY... in 2019 (June to Oct), had my EVC transmission rebuilt by a local shop.? This was the first major roadtrip since then .? Honestly only put like 6000 miles on the rebuilt tranny and this happened.? Was towed to VW in San Jose, then to another shop in Mountain View.? Both shops made mentioned of a rebuilt tranny, "should take it back to whomever rebuilt it" and the fact that most likely the the gear oil was dry in the differential of the trans.? Towed the Camper to the shop that performed the trans rebuild and stated I had a warranty of 12k miles or 12mos.? I was firm to the shop that did the rebuild that the differential had to be low on gear oil or missing all together otherwise why else would that speedo sensor melt off? So they have my van now in the shop and the tranny rebuilder confirmed that the diff was dry.? Is this something I was at fault with or should I assume that this shop should fix and cover 100%... considering 6k on the rebuilt trans and pandemic keeping me home in 2020.? They are now saying they need to find a core for parts and are having trouble finding a core.? Any advice or feedback would be welcomed.? There has not been any conversation around who's paying for this, I just don't want to rock the boat while my EV is on the operating table.? Thanks.

?
Re: Norcold not cooling well on LP #Norcold

 

Sam, two questions:
1. ?Re: Fan. ?The Norcold service manual says the fan thermostat is calibrated to turn on the fan when the van's interior temperature is above 85 F. ?That wasn't the case in the situations in which I was operating, ?so I guess that means the fan wouldn't have turned on. ?Does anyone bypass the thermostat and just leave the fan running when in LP mode?
2. ?Re: Thermostat. ?Which thermostat are you about to replace? ?The gas valve/thermostat dial on the front of the unit? ?The fan thermostat?

David
2002 EVC
Re: Norcold not cooling well on LP #Norcold

 

You might also check gas pressure
leo 1998
Transmission Woes

 

Hello fellow EV'rs,

I hope you are all well.? After a very fun trip to Mojave, CA to the Beach and back to NorCal, my 2002 EV Camper had an issue where the Speedo went to 0 while driving at 70mph on freeway near KingCity on my way home.? I pulled into a gas station an noticed that my steering was "wobbly".? Looked under the Van and found my speedo sensor was melted and dangling from the connected electrical wire.? The plastic portion of the Speedo sensor melted off.? BACKSTORY... in 2019 (June to Oct), had my EVC transmission rebuilt by a local shop.? This was the first major roadtrip since then .? Honestly only put like 6000 miles on the rebuilt tranny and this happened.? Was towed to VW in San Jose, then to another shop in Mountain View.? Both shops made mentioned of a rebuilt tranny, "should take it back to whomever rebuilt it" and the fact that most likely the the gear oil was dry in the differential of the trans.? Towed the Camper to the shop that performed the trans rebuild and stated I had a warranty of 12k miles or 12mos.? I was firm to the shop that did the rebuild that the differential had to be low on gear oil or missing all together otherwise why else would that speedo sensor melt off? So they have my van now in the shop and the tranny rebuilder confirmed that the diff was dry.? Is this something I was at fault with or should I assume that this shop should fix and cover 100%... considering 6k on the rebuilt trans and pandemic keeping me home in 2020.? They are now saying they need to find a core for parts and are having trouble finding a core.? Any advice or feedback would be welcomed.? There has not been any conversation around who's paying for this, I just don't want to rock the boat while my EV is on the operating table.? Thanks.

?
Re: Norcold not cooling well on LP #Norcold

Malcolm Stebbins
 

Also, Check the burn-box for debris.? m2cw.?? m

On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 8:48:11 PM EDT, sam letzring <sletz@...> wrote:


Have you checked the air intake/exhaust lines for wasps/ spiders/ etc? Sounds like a lack of combustion air or back pressure on the exhaust side. Have you checked the thermostat? I am about to replace mine because I have been unable to control the temperature of my NOrcold. Are the fans working on the condenser side? sometimes the thermoswitch fails and the fans don't come on. You should be able to achieve ~ 50 deg F differential between ambient and fridge temp.


Sam

02 EVC

On 6/1/2021 7:55 PM, Darin Hornbaker wrote:

I just went through the same scenario where my Norcold won't cool the same on LP after cleaning and replacing the burner and igniter, so I'm also curious if anyone has any suggestions.

Cheers all,
Darin

1995 Camper 168k

On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 4:50 PM David Horner <dahorner@...> wrote:
My Norcold works well on AC, and for many years it worked extremely well on LP, too, even freezing items on the coldest setting of the dial.? Today I fired up the fridge on AC with the fridge dial turned to maximum cooling, and after 2.5 hours the temperature was down to 37 F.? At that point I switched over to LP.? After 3 hours on LP the temperature had risen to 42 F.? Outside temperature was 77-79 F.? One data point I don't have yet is how cold it can get on AC. ?

On a trip a few years ago I noticed that the fridge was not cooling well on LP and the burner exhaust was very dirty/oily.? You folks helped me diagnose the dirty exhaust problem, suggesting it was a bad burner.? I pulled the fridge and replaced the burner, and after that the LP burned clean.? But the fridge still didn't get as cold as it used to on LP.? So now I'm hoping someone can help diagnose that problem. ?

David
2002 EVC


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Re: Norcold not cooling well on LP #Norcold

 
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On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 05:36 PM, sam letzring wrote:
hermostat?
I vacuumed the intake/exhaust lines with a ShopVac when I replaced the burner a few years ago. ?I haven't checked anything else because I didn't know what to check.
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