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Unity / Re: window shade removal
Last post by RV_Outfitter_PDX -
You have to pop the plastic caps off the end of the valance. There's two plastic clips in the front and one in the back of the cap. Once the caps are off it's pretty straight forward. If you're trying to increase the tension of the roller retrieve just push the black plastic plug on the end of the roller in and turn it whichever direction increases the resistance. Be careful when you push the plug in that it doesn't uncoil the spring tension, it helps to use a stubby flathead screwdriver so this doesn't happen.
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Unity / Re: Rear-View Camera
Last post by RV_Outfitter_PDX -
If your chassis is a 2019 or newer you have the MBUX display on your dash. MidCity Engineering makes an upgrade that can be installed by an RV dealership or Van Upfitting shop that allows you to pull up your rear view camera at ANY speed on your MBUX display.

MidCity Camera On Demand:
2019-2024 Sprinter (907) MBUX Rear Camera On-Demand: 907RVC-I | Mid City...

Alternatively, you could have a local stereo shop add a rear view mirror system like this one from Etrailer:
https://www.etrailer.com/Backup-Camera/Rear-View-Safety/RVS-718-BB.html?feed=npn&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjNS3BhChARIsAOxBM6pcEvAp75D_k0hasIwG6IXcazHB1ny2ZzAIIKuby9EnoE9Vbr99n0IaAnuXEALw_wcB
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Unity / Re: Victron 712 Install
Last post by RV_Outfitter_PDX -
When installing the Smart Shunt, the goal is to have all of the grounds that go to the battery go through the "system" side of the Shunt first before the battery. This will ensure that you are picking up all of the power going in or out of the battery from all sources.

Once the Shunt is installed it needs to be programed for the specifics of your battery system. Battery type, AH of total battery bank, charged voltage, etc.

After you program the Shunt settings DO NOT calibrate the shunt. Plug your RV into shore power and allow the batteries to reach full charge. This will "sync" the batteries to the Shunt so it will start displaying accurate information. Until this first full charge the Shunt may not display accurate information.

Depending on the year of your coach a 5amp draw might be reasonable. Make sure your inverter is off, this will reduce the draw by an amp or so. Also try to turn all of the lights, water pump, fans, winegard, digital TV antenna and anything else off. This will give you a better idea of your "standby" draw.

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Unity / Re: Active brake assist is off, cruise don't work
Last post by RV_Outfitter_PDX -
On a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the sensors for the Active Brake Assist system (also known as Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or Collision Prevention Assist) are primarily located in the following areas:

Front Grille: There is a radar sensor behind the Mercedes emblem or grille, which is responsible for detecting objects and vehicles in front of the van. This sensor is essential for the system to calculate distances and recognize potential collision threats.

Windshield (behind the rearview mirror): A camera mounted near or behind the rearview mirror monitors lane markings, vehicles, and other objects in the van's path. If this camera gets dirty or obstructed (e.g., by dust, snow, or ice), it can affect the system's functionality.

To clean these sensors:

For the radar sensor, gently clean the grille area with a soft, damp cloth to remove any dirt, bugs, or debris.
For the windshield camera, ensure the area in front of the camera is clean. Avoid using abrasive materials that might scratch the windshield in that section.
Once the sensors are clean, the system should resume working as intended. If the warning persists, you may need to have the sensors recalibrated by a dealer or certified technician.
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Unity / Re: Active brake assist is off, cruise don't work
Last post by supersail -
We just ran into this a few times in the last few days.  I would try to clean the windshield in front of the rearview mirror first, that did it for us once (big bug splats).  The camera and/or radar are behind there as far as I know.  It did it two more times and it was after being on fairly traffic free roads for a long time.  I did some searching and found that some folks believed it to be because if it didn’t see the back of a car for a while, it must not be working right and shuts itself off.  I have no idea if that’s true, but the advice I found was to follow close enough behind another vehicle that the van “sees” it and will restart after a period of time.  Sounded a bit wonky but I did it and it worked both times.  So, follow someone for a bit and see if it restarts, worked for us!
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LTV Discussion / Re: Newbie - About to pull the Trigger - 8 paws, 4 hands.
Last post by RV_Outfitter_PDX -
RTB is a great model! One important thing to note is that the RTB has a smaller hitch adapter than the other models and is not suitable to tow. You could do a small bike rack or storage box on the receiver but can only take 200lbs of tongue weight.

Wonder's 2021 and older you will notice have a different interior style and construction method than the Unity. After 2022 they all adopted similar redesigns and started going down the same production line.

Wonder's did not offer a tank heater option and the batteries are in an exterior compartment rather than under the entrance step.

If you're willing to make a road trip out of picking up your RV there are lots of great LTV dealers on the west coast that are known for reselling lots of preowned Leisure Travels! Check out Johnson RV, La Mesa, Van City, Fretz, Southland RV.
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LTV Discussion / Re: Sewer hose
Last post by RV_Outfitter_PDX -
Are you trying to replace the macerator hose or a 3" gravity dump hose? Most LTV's will only fit a 10' hose in the factory sewer hose storage location.