Recent content by Steverino

Thanks for the telecom idea - gonna keep that in mind for future. Today I jumpered from a good 12v source to one of the light fixture positive leads. As predicted, fixed the problem. All of my bay lights have been switched to LED, so the additional draw on whatever circuit I tapped will be...

Well, I supplied 12v from another source to the fixture and the fixture light worked... Therefore the fixture ground is fine. This worked the same for two non-working fixtures that I tested.

That's actually a great idea. I've been so focused on finding the problem (cause I really like closure :D) I think that may well be the direction I go... Thanks!

Nope, no diagrams available. This is not unusual in the RV world, especially in recent years. Older stuff, sometimes you get lucky. I am using colors to try to follow, but because all looms / bundles are run inside of the black corrugated covers it is very difficult.

Quick update: Found an incandescent test light in my electrical drawer - forgot I had it! Confirmed this is definitely a 12v positive issue, not ground. Unfortunately so far, each bad light pair of wires disappears back into a much larger "trunk" bundle / loom that runs along the chassis...

Wow! Thanks for the replies everyone - really appreciate all of the ideas. Time to roll up my sleeves again and give it one more shot...

Yep, done some of the basic tests with a multimeter, but I hadn't thought of your test light / resistance test idea. Thanks for that! Problems include not knowing where the 12v source actually is - there are multiple fuse panels for the house and the chassis. Could be any of them, as the...

Thanks @kbeefy - I'll check it out!

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction here... Our motorhome has 12 volt light fixtures in the basement compartments. Several (but not all) have stopped working - the bulbs are fine, and I think it is a bad positive wire or connection somewhere. The problem is that there are no...

Thanks for the tip @Voi ! I picked up a power head and string trimmer attachment with the promo...

@oflannabhra & @engineer2 - thanks for the ideas!

Apologies if this has been asked (I didn't see it) - Is there a predictable time(s) of year when Makita offers better pricing / discounted combo deals? I have randomly picked up a tool or two that way before, but since I'm contemplating adding a couple more to the arsenal soon I thought I'd...

I bought an XBU02 (36v) last fall and love it. It has both a variable speed trigger and a power dial that allows you to set the maximum speed available. It has plenty of power in my book. Running flat out you will go thru batteries, of course, but I have two sets and that has been adequate...

Recently got a compact cordless vac (Makita XLC02R1B 18V LXT) and really like it. It is what the Dustbuster should have been. Definitely get the cyclonic attachment - it will save your filters. My only gripe is that the extension tubes are just a friction fit into the end of the vac. And...

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but this is exactly what I'm looking for. I ended up with a 5000-BL, which has too short a lift-point spread for some of my vehicles and I was thinking I'd have to get something different. How did you upgrade the rails? Was it a simple bolt-on? Thanks!