Expert Answers about Tiffin Phaeton Motorhome

• Kwikee Series 32 Upgrade Kit to Replace Electrical and Mechanical Components
• Yes the Motor Upgrade Kit for Kwikee Electric RV Steps Item # LC379145 that you referenced would cover everything and would get your Series 32 steps working again as it covers all of the mechanical and electrical components.
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• How Does Brake Controller Install in Tiffin Phaeton 40AH
• We've spoken with Tiffin in the past about where to find the brake controller install wiring for your Phaeton 40AH and they told us that under your driver side dash there are 4 wires that have butt connectors on them. They are labeled by function. To install a brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 that you referenced connect the following wires from the pigtail that comes with the P3 to the following functions: Black - 12V Power Supply White - Ground Blue - Brake Controller...
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• Flat Towing Jeep Wrangler Key Position
• Later model Jeep's such as yours do not have locking steering wheels which is typically why when flat towing one will leave in the ACC position. However, you will want to refer to your vehicle specific owners manual for placing your specific Jeep model in proper arrangement for flat towing. Look under "Recreational Towing" section and follow the manufacturer's directions for manual or automatic transmission whichever you have. If you do not already have a battery charge line from your...
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• Are the Wall Mounts on Gustafson RV LED Interior Lights Interchangeable
• It's tough to say exactly what you're doing wrong here, because with bayonet style light bulb bases you should simply line up the pins, push the bulb in and twist clockwise to install new bulbs- which seems to be the process you're following. If the pins aren't catching a slot and allowing you to twist you may just not be pushing hard enough; I know we just changed out some LED lights on a fixture in our house and it really did seem like we weren't going to get them to fit. Ultimately...
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• What is Range of Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller
• The range of the Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller part # C51180 is 50 feet so since you wouldn't be exceeding that range it would work fine for you. It would not require a wifi extender.
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• Is Gasket Required to Mount Hot Dot LED Trailer Clearance and Side Marker Light
• The Hot Dot LED Trailer Clearance and Side Marker Light # 328-003-17R does not require a gasket or base plate to mount it on your trailer. This light will mount to the surface of your trailer as is.
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• Finding Brake Controller Connector Under Dash of 2009 Tiffin Phaeton Motorhome
• On 2004 to 2017 Freightliner chassis motorhomes there is a port/connector to the left of the steering wheel under the dash for brake controllers like the # TK63VR. The actual part number for that connector from Freightliner is PAC 12064754. It can be pretty hard to find as it's not uncommon to have to dig pretty far under the dash as it can be buried pretty good.
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• Lippert Slide-Out Motor with Electric Brake
• The Lippert Components RV Slide-Out Motor by Klauber # LC130057 does have the electric brake on it that does act like a clutch to keep you from over-extending or over-retracting the slide and causing any damage to the motor or frame. I'm not sure what you mean about the 1/2 inch, as the motor will draw the slide out in tight and will also fully extend the slide out so you have full intended movement. I contacted the manufacturer to confirm this.
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• Could Hughes Autoformer # HU57FR be Hardwired
• Since Hughes Autoformers does not have a version of the Hughes Autoformer Voltage Booster with Surge Protection # HU57FR that was setup for hardwiring you'd have to drill out the rivets on top of the unit to remove the lid so that you could access the wiring that leads to the connectors on either side for wiring it.
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