Bounder, cruise won't work

buzzinhalfdozen · 07-16-2014, 09:25 AM

Have a 2000 Bounder MH diesel pusher, cruise won't set haven't really looked into anything yet just wondering if anyone knows of common issues? BTW the fog lites don't work either....maybe share a fuse? Worst problem I see with these MH's is lack of wiring schematics. Joe

FED 387 · 07-16-2014, 11:59 AM

This may sound crazy but check the adjustment on the brake light switch under the brake pedal---had a similar issue with another brand MH awhile back and readjusting it (switch) solved the problem---FED 387

buzzinhalfdozen · 07-16-2014, 12:59 PM

No doesn't sound crazy at all, this veh has air brakes I looked for a brake lite switch inside but see nothing. I'm assuming it has either an electrical switch or an air operated switch but have yet to find it. The brake lites do however seem to work correctly (not staying on) maybe it has a second switch IDK. Not a big deal, but planning a trip to Sturgis and it's quite a haul for us so thought it would be nice to have it working. Joe

FED 387 · 07-16-2014, 03:17 PM

First look at the vacuum pump area many connectors in that area that over time either corrode or work loose-Second check the brake switch which I already suggested--Third check the stalk and if necessarey pull the steering wheel should be some (5-6) small (fine)wires coiled up in there these tend to break after time the especially with the age of your MH the insulation becomes brittle--- you might have a Ford or a Dana cruise unit---next if you need to replace it cuz your vehicle is obsolete and many parts are no longer available try looking at a I believe it is a "King" cruise control unit they make aftermarket kits you might be able to make work--- Fourth --check all light bulbs any burnt out or not as bright as others might give a "false" reading and make the cruise not want to engage --- Some thoughts to look at!!! FED 387

FED 387 · 07-16-2014, 03:19 PM

On that vacuum pump you should be able to hear it runnning with the engine OFF & the ignition turned to ON!!!

buzzinhalfdozen · 07-16-2014, 03:47 PM

OK, wasn't sure what type of cruise system they used on these, never considered a vacuum unit. Thanks. Joe

07-16-2014, 09:25 AM	#1
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 985 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Bounder, cruise won't work Have a 2000 Bounder MH diesel pusher, cruise won't set haven't really looked into anything yet just wondering if anyone knows of common issues? BTW the fog lites don't work either....maybe share a fuse? Worst problem I see with these MH's is lack of wiring schematics. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

07-16-2014, 11:59 AM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 328 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: Bounder, cruise won't work This may sound crazy but check the adjustment on the brake light switch under the brake pedal---had a similar issue with another brand MH awhile back and readjusting it (switch) solved the problem---FED 387

07-16-2014, 12:59 PM	#3
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 985 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Bounder, cruise won't work No doesn't sound crazy at all, this veh has air brakes I looked for a brake lite switch inside but see nothing. I'm assuming it has either an electrical switch or an air operated switch but have yet to find it. The brake lites do however seem to work correctly (not staying on) maybe it has a second switch IDK. Not a big deal, but planning a trip to Sturgis and it's quite a haul for us so thought it would be nice to have it working. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

07-16-2014, 03:17 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 328 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: Bounder, cruise won't work First look at the vacuum pump area many connectors in that area that over time either corrode or work loose-Second check the brake switch which I already suggested--Third check the stalk and if necessarey pull the steering wheel should be some (5-6) small (fine)wires coiled up in there these tend to break after time the especially with the age of your MH the insulation becomes brittle--- you might have a Ford or a Dana cruise unit---next if you need to replace it cuz your vehicle is obsolete and many parts are no longer available try looking at a I believe it is a "King" cruise control unit they make aftermarket kits you might be able to make work--- Fourth --check all light bulbs any burnt out or not as bright as others might give a "false" reading and make the cruise not want to engage --- Some thoughts to look at!!! FED 387

07-16-2014, 03:19 PM	#5
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 328 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: Bounder, cruise won't work On that vacuum pump you should be able to hear it runnning with the engine OFF & the ignition turned to ON!!!

07-16-2014, 03:47 PM	#6
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 985 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Bounder, cruise won't work OK, wasn't sure what type of cruise system they used on these, never considered a vacuum unit. Thanks. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117