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RE: Update - Rideheight Valve Failure

We had a push in O ring sealed distribution manifold leak down on our Beaver's front air ride and replaced it with compression fittings made into a manifold after finishing the trip. The air bag suspension would operate normally as the engine air compressor kept up with the leak. We drove about 900 miles and 4 nights with no problem. You leak down may be similar and though not perfect your coach should be very drivable.
Ames 08/21/08 07:33am Class A Motorhomes
RE: Best way to park MH during hurricane?

Went through Hurricane Charlie facing into the wind. If you can drive inland towards the East Coast is your best bet. On the leeward side of an aid deflector like an overpass seems to make a big difference. Several RV's here in Arcadia blew over when subjected to side winds.
Ames 08/18/08 08:06am Class A Motorhomes
RE: Fort Wilderness dog policy outrageous!!

We stay there 4 to 6 times a year with a dog and they always have had a pet site. Last time they put us on a non pet site and I went back and told them we have a dog (one I hope passes on soon as we inherited it) and they had a site a manager had to release to put us in the pet area as they seem to keep a few extra pet sites available. Good luck
Ames 08/14/08 12:49pm Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
RE: Inverter - ok to use Golf Cart Batts?

Most inverters are designed to operate on 12 volts. You may want to recheck to be sure. I doubt if you have 3 eight volt batteries wired to produce 24 volts to your inverter as that would be very unusual.
Ames 08/13/08 12:32pm Class A Motorhomes
RE: Magnum Chassis Airbag Problem

Sounds like the ride height adjustment valve may be stuck open. The middle of your front axle has a vertical rod through a rubber sleeve and clamp (adjustment) and the top is attached to the valve behind the axle. That is where I would check first to see if the rod was pushed downward. There will not be much clerance as you will be crawling under a cross member.
Ames 08/11/08 02:26pm Class A Motorhomes
RE: magnum chasis schematic

Sarfai Owners Club you might try to contact them as they have a lot of experience. Matt Perlot copied used the older Beaver wiring schematics when he started Safari but they did not use the 3060 transmissions and he was very private about sharing them. I would also try the Monaco service link from the above web site with your coach SN and year and they may have something.
Ames 08/08/08 07:18am Class A Motorhomes
RE: Washer\Dryer testimonials

We have a ventless Splindie and would prefer the stacked as it takes several hours to do a small load with the ventless. Drying is less than ideal. You also can not dry one load while washing another. Vented is the mim and stacked is ideal between the two choices.
Ames 08/06/08 08:43am Class A Motorhomes
RE: Rhino Liner the roof?

As a fellow Beaver owner am wondering why? You have a one piece laid up roof now. You would be decreasing your net carrying capacity and still have to maintain your seam seals. It would also make it harder to keep clean as I have it in the bed of my pick up and it is tougher to clean and keep clean than a smooth surface.
Ames 08/06/08 07:35am Class A Motorhomes
RE: Disney Dining Plan - Is it Worth the $$

We spent $300 on one meal for two so it seems like a deal. But it was our anniversary and we had the 8 course French meal at France with 6 wines. It is not on the dining plan but if you can eat for $10 per person per meal at Disney it is reasonable. We usually eat supper and breakfast at the RV so it is not a good deal for us.
Ames 08/04/08 06:31pm Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
RE: Water Regulator Replacement

My plumber reccomends a particle filter (whole house) in front of the pressure regulator.
Ames 08/04/08 06:24pm Class A Motorhomes
RE: Dehumidifier for Classd A

We have used a dehumidifier for over 15 years here in humid FL and find that one you can handle is best as you will be taking it in and out of the coach. We got Sears smallest and it works great in our 40 ft MH. It is less than 400 square feet.
Ames 08/04/08 06:20pm Class A Motorhomes
RE: Florida recommendations

Sun and Fun and the best premium sites.
Ames 08/04/08 10:18am Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
RE: SAMS CLUB GAS

I spoke at length to an ex employee of a Texas refinery that "cracked" gas for several brands to their specifications. Seems they made their best fuel for Hess. Local Shell distributor sells Hess Diesel because it is the best they have found and yes they sell it under the Shell name. Fuel is only as good as the fuel retailer wants it to be. Just like pumping different octane from one hose at a station it does vary in quality by manufacturer or brand.
Ames 08/03/08 12:48pm Class A Motorhomes
RE: One roof-top plumbing vent, two holding tanks

We have one vent on the roof and both tanks work so do not worry about it. No odor in the MH and both tanks drain properly. If I ever replace the grey tank valve I will replace the plumbing drain with 3 inch valve to speed up the drain process.
Ames 07/31/08 07:13am Class A Motorhomes
RE: SAMS CLUB GAS

My son has a client that works for the state of FL as an inspector and the Murphy stations that are at the Sams locations sell the poorest quality fuels in his area. It still meets state requirements however but has more particulates so you may have a shorter fuel filter life. You will also find a lot of stations are going to 10% ethanol in their gas.
Ames 07/29/08 07:00am Class A Motorhomes
RE: sewer smell HELP

Driving causes a negative pressure inside the MH be sure roof vents close to the vent pipe on the roof are closed as the vent gases are being sucked into the MH as a starter. A few gallons of water with a good chemical such as Odorgone in both holding tanks can also help. Also be sure to leave a couple cups of water in the toilet to help its seal. We changed to one of the directional vents for the vent pipe also that raises the exit point of the gases that may help also. The smell can also come in from the side of the MH if a window is open while driving.
Ames 07/29/08 06:54am Class A Motorhomes
RE: tires again !

Goodyear approves the tire 275/70 R22.5 on 7.5 inch or 8.25 inch wide rims. We went from 255/70 R 22.5 tires to 275/70 R 22.5 tires on our coach with 7.5 inch rims with Goodyear's OK from a commerical customer service rep. www.goodyear.com/rv and find a tire has the acceptable rim sizes on their charts.
Ames 07/23/08 10:25am Class A Motorhomes
RE: Beaver Baronet

We are partial to the Beavers having owned the 91 Baronet and now the 97 Patriot. The Baronett we had had a 3116 not the 3208 mentioned above and known for good fuel mileage. We had no problem with the driver and passenger seat location and even had a safe below the floor in front of the passenger seat.
Ames 07/21/08 06:35pm Class A Motorhomes
RE: Beaver Baronet

We had a 1991 Beaver Baronet and it was an excellent MH. On a Gilleg chassis and after changing the engine mounted water fuel separator to a Racor prefilter water fuel separator very trouble free over 6 years and 80,000 plus miles. Max speed 62 mpg at 2400 RPM (3116 CAT 210 HP) and go 10 plus MPG I looked at the pictures and it has been repainted Had an LP generator that was a fuel hog Pre raised rail chassis Bought it from Lazy Days before they moved and was very pleased with service
Ames 07/21/08 07:33am Class A Motorhomes
RE: aqua hot issues

The last time we had our Aqua Hot sereviced the technician said thay were going to a modular based system. You might try the Beaver Owners Group forum that just changed to Forum. Sounds like an expensive fix is coming your way.
Ames 07/15/08 12:03pm Class A Motorhomes
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