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mhilley · 10-28-2010, 11:43 AM

My micropulse systems monitor is defective and I have been trying to contact Catcon for several weeks. I have left 13 messages and have sent 3 emails, all with no reply. Does anybody know how to contact them? Has anybody else had this issue? I did speak to Steve several weeks ago very briefly and he told me he would call me right back. He didn't! Thanks!

wolf146 · 10-28-2010, 12:35 PM

I've called them also and left messages. I e-mailed them. No response. I e-mailed Airstream they gave me info for another unit. I e-mailed them back and told them I had a catcon model. No response yet. Frustrating!!

wolf146 · 10-28-2010, 12:38 PM

The units have a 5 year warranty. I would suggest you call Airstream.

reddogfox · 10-28-2010, 01:21 PM

The black tank portion of the Micro Pulse on my trailer failed. I called Catcon and told the representative I had a 20 foot Airstream and I was getting incorrect tank level readings. Without telling him which reading was wrong he guest it was the black tank. He said that Airstream should not have located the sensor directly behind the tire in such an exposed position to water, road salt and dirt; and that corrosion of the contact was the cause of the failure. Catcon promptly sent me a new sensor and detailed instructions on how to better weather proof the electrical contact. I am surprised they are treating you so poorly.

mhilley · 10-28-2010, 02:59 PM

I took the advice of wolf146 and called Airstream. Jim at Airstream agreed that it is near impossible to reach Catcon but gave me some very good troubleshooting advice. After describing the problem he though that the RJ7 connectors on the sensors were probably corroded. I will check them out.

Jammer · 10-28-2010, 03:11 PM

I've been working through my local dealer but after several attempts the black tank sensor still doesn't work. They're trying again next week.

I know these things are flakey but I just want to see it work once.

wolf146 · 10-28-2010, 03:17 PM

reddogfox - does that mean if one part of the monitor system doesn't work that the whole thing doesn't work? wolf146

Hansom-Man · 10-28-2010, 04:31 PM

Interesting. The black tank sensor in my 09 read incorrectly at first and has now failed completely. I would not have thought corrosion to be an issue on a unit that has been barely towed 3000 miles in summer time weather across the south.

other sensors appear to be working fine.

Was planning taking to a dealer while still under warranty after turkey day. Good to know there is likely a systematic problem with the unit.

Aviator · 10-28-2010, 05:00 PM

How long has Airstream been using this system? Our '97 stopped abruptly and I have no idea where to even look for the sensors or corrosion.

reddogfox · 10-28-2010, 06:58 PM

Only the black water system failed. The fresh water and gray water systems continued to work perfectly. In the 20' Safari/Flying Cloud the black water sensor is located directly behind the road side tire and is unshielded. I believe that better shielding might help prevent a re occurrence. I can not find my copy of Catcon waterproofing instructions but they involved using di-electric grease and sealant to protect the contracts from corrosion

upstatetrout · 12-01-2010, 05:13 AM

Has anyone had any luck contacting Catcon.Our system is dead with no lights what so ever.We have been trying for 3 days to reach then but with no success.The pump
switch works but the LED system shows nothing.

Tom

wolf146 · 12-01-2010, 07:58 AM

I recently was able to contact them after many attempts. Steve is very pleasant to deal with and he explained he is "on the road" a lot. He sent me a new sensor for free!!! Keep trying.

dsrtgrls · 01-19-2011, 07:39 AM

mine is in the dealer now for repair of the black tank reading failure. now reading emty when totally full and this was after the prior repair when no blback tank reading at all. progreass? anyway are there other systems out there that people know about that are better, can replace this very questionable poor quality system and that have a better recod of performance. i am getting conviced from what i read in forums and personal experience that the micropulse and sunexplorer monitor systems are junkish. i would like to see systems that work. asking too much? do they esist? any input appreciated.

mhilley · 01-20-2011, 07:45 AM

After 37 attempts to reach Steve at Catcon I was finally able to talk to him. As everyone states, he is very nice and accomodating once you reach him. He sent me a diagnostic cable and I have now determined that the fresh water tank sensor is defective (as well at the grey and black water tank sensors). Does anyone know exactly where to cut the sheet metal pan to access the fresh water sensor. Is there any clearance between the pan and the tank proper? Can I use a hole saw or are av snips in order. It would be easy enough to patch the covering pan but repairing the water tank might prove a little more difficult! Thank for your help. If anyone needs the diagnostic cable I can pass on the details.