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1979 21'

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02-25-2006, 11:48 PM
jenandjoe
1979 21'
Can anyone help me with operation manuels etc. for my "new to me 79 Barth 21'"???po (2nd owner for last 12 years) had no ring binder, op instructions...for example a switch on the dash is a mystery to the po and to me...I love my Barth but need help...joe...
02-26-2006, 01:10 AM
Rusty
Where is the Mystery Switch? BTW, photos of the dash would help. My own (unlabelled) "Mystery Switch" turns on the docking lights...

OTOH, it could initiate the self-destruct mechanism, or energize the coach's proton torpedo defense system...


Rusty

MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines: Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons. Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers

Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke

It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
02-26-2006, 02:53 PM
jenandjoe
thanks Rusty...I tried the self destruct idea and nothing exploded...I'll send photos as soon as I get my camera/computer figured out...joe...
03-05-2006, 11:18 PM
Dave Bowers
My previously unknown switch flashes yellow lights along the top of the coach. You know how big trucks do when they are clear to pass.


03-07-2006, 06:46 PM
BIG BARTHA
LUCKY YOU, ONLY HAVING ONE MYSTERY SWITCH ON YOUR DASH. I HAVE 3. ONE FOR FRONT FOGLIGHTS, ONE FOR REAR AUX.FLOOD BACK-UP LIGHTS, AND ONE FOR SWITCHING FUEL FEED ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER.
IT TOOK A FEW DAYS TO FIGURE THESE OUT EXACTLY.
HAVING PASSING MOTORISTS FLASH LIGHTS AT ME TO SAY I WAS UNKNOWINGLY BLINDING THEM. THEN, RUNNING OUT OF FUEL ON ONE SIDE AFTER FILLING THE OTHER. THE SWITCH ACTIVATES A PUMP THAT KEEPS FUEL LEVEL EVEN IN BOTH TANKS. AFTER A LITTLE (OK ALOT) OF FRUSTRATION, FIGURED IT OUT.
I AM NOT SURE IF ANY OF THESE APPLY TO YOURS, BUT MIGHT CHECK IT OUT. PERHAPS IF THERE IS NO AUX. LIGHTS, OR 2 TANKS, CHECK FOR EXTRA WIRES HANGING AROUND THESE AREAS. DALE


1977 34' P-30 454
03-07-2006, 08:27 PM
Rusty
My unlabelled rocker switch turns on the docking lights.


Rusty

MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines: Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons. Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers

Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke

It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
03-08-2006, 07:58 AM
Lee
Unlabeled switches on my '78 chassis/'79 body, 24 footer:

Red rocker switch, 10 o'clock position = rear coach heater fan for engine hot-water heater.

3-position toggle switch, 3 o'clock position = fuel tank selector for dual tanks.

momentary push button, 8 o'clock position = clearance light flasher.