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RE: Making your own solar panel or wind generator
It would be nice to know where to get the free deep cycle batteries....But then I believe there is no such thing as a free lunch.
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SunflyerA
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11/14/08 04:54pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Air filter
Hi Sully Here are the cross references for your
Air Filter FleetGuard # AF25139-M
Wix # 46556
Volvo # 1117576
Donaldson# P527682
My Intrigue uses the same filter as your Allure. I used a Volvo filter the last time I changed it and I believe it was about $48.00
Earl Densten
I was at NAPA this last weekend and asked them to cross reference my fuel filter, I then asked them if it was a two micron filter....no, theirs was 5 micron.....I only mention this because cross referencing is not always the smart choice.
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SunflyerA
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11/14/08 03:19pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Power Module- US Gear
Does anyone have a schematic for the power module PM6001 foe US Gear Unified Tow Brake.
US Gear
Is this of any help?
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SunflyerA
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11/14/08 03:09pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Michelin Super Singles anyone?
I don't have them but in looking at the chart it seems they have a max capacity at 120psi of 10,200 lbs. Not much cushion on a 20,000lb axle and high psi would seem like a recipe for a harsh ride. I guess I don't see what the advantage might be.
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SunflyerA
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11/14/08 09:25am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 05 Beaver-Does not acknowledge Honda 2000i Generator
Does the power light on your surge guard acknowledge the power but won't let it pass or do you not even get a power light?
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SunflyerA
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11/13/08 03:54pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Worn Goodyear tires
Yes, same problem. Have a friend with the same problem also. I had mine aligned and replaced the fronts with Michelins. Mine were done after 18,000 miles, the Michelins look new after 8,000 miles.
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SunflyerA
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11/13/08 03:49pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Unexpected Weight Imbalance -- Problem?
Sunflyer
1-- Front GAWR + rear GAWR = GVWR
2-- Tire ratings total per axle should be more than GAWR.
3-- 4 corner weights are important as 500 pound imbalance can overload that tire or wheel. Also tire inflation pressure must be high enough for the heavy side. Both sides need equal pressure.
CCC is GVWR MINUS (dry weight+ full fuel+ full water+full propane +4 people at 154 lb (616lb).
Being a diesel or having a tag does not guarantee any CCC. Weigh it before you buy.
Front tire failures can be fatal.
I probably didn't communicate that very well but my only point was that the capacity on my rig is so large I never investigated what the limiting factor was....I do know the tires are way more than adequate to carry the load. Check the manufactures tire charts and pressure recommendations to know tire capacities.
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SunflyerA
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11/13/08 12:34pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Manufacturers: who has staying power
I would guess all the major players will survive. If times get too tough the federal government will step in with a stipulus package.
A hundred thousand dollar check if I buy a class A?.....you know this has got to stop sooner or later.....companies who are not viable do not become viable with cash infusions....we are just delaying their eventual demise.
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SunflyerA
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11/13/08 08:55am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: oil change on 2005 country coach
Oil Change is the same as your car; just more of it.
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SunflyerA
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11/12/08 10:55pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: What type of coolant?
I just changed over to extended life....Final Charge with oat technology. You do not add SCA's to this antifreeze.
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SunflyerA
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11/12/08 07:32pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Unexpected Weight Imbalance -- Problem?
I'm not an A-classer so maybe I'm missing something obvious. Trying to learn since a motorhome may show up in future. I'm hearing about Gross Axle Weight ratings being exceeded, and no mention of Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings. My experience has been that the GVWR is usually a fair bit less than the sum of the front and rear gross axle weight ratings. Also that the rear gross axle weight rating is often exactly the sum of the tire ratings, so that if you are close or over on the axle weight rating, you are probably close or over on the tire ratings as well. Is that not the case with Class A's?
Thanks for explanations...
Brian
The tires on my two rigs (one gas,one Diesel) were not the limiting factor on weight....on the gas it was springs (F53) and the diesel has so much capacity I don't even give it a second thought. (yes it has been weighed on all four corners)
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SunflyerA
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11/11/08 08:35am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Anyone feel guilty?
I only feel guilty when I do something wrong
Amen.
I've been poor and well off...good times and bad....enjoy the good times and live through the bad.....just like everyone else.
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SunflyerA
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11/10/08 07:00pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Overloaded
We purchased a new 2002 Allegro in Dec 2001. Being the anal person I am I first checked the tires to see what they would carry, It has 19.5 GoodYear G670s. I have been in an overloaded situation before and did not want to go there again. Combined weight carring capabilitys of the tires was 26000 I was happy. Checked coach and it was on a 18000 chassis. No big deal Right ? Wrong! After loading her up with fuel, Water ETC she wieghed in at 17200. When I had the trailer hooked up, 800lb tounge weight, I was over weight. Called the Manufacture as well as Ford and checked what was the difference between the F53 18000, 20500 and 22000 chassis. Both the Manufacture and Ford said it was just the springs. Brakes suspension components ETC were all the same. Had another rear leaf put in and now she is good to go. With all this having been said check with GM to see what you need to do to upgrade the chassis.
Good Luck
Fuzzy
Hey Fuzzy, did neither Ford nor the manufacturer say anything about the different axles under each weight class?
2002 F53 chassis
18000# chassis = 11000# Dana 80 rear axle, 7000# front.
20500# chassis = 13500# Dana 110? rear axle, 7000# front.
22000# chassis = 14500# rear axle, 7500# front.
I thought this had everything to do with front and rear loads.
Please somebody correct me if I'm wrong because I can't leave my drive, legally, because of overweight on the rear. See my post, in this thread, to wny_pat.
I thought the only availible axles where the Dana 80 and 135, with the 80 being only on the 16000lb chassis... but I don't remember where I came up with this "memory".
Ford Chassis
maybe you will find this helpful.
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SunflyerA
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11/07/08 05:57am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: air bags on roadmaster chassis
Even after a blowout on previous coach no problems other than they do not let the coach lean enough to clean off the counters of all the stuff the DW leaves on them.
Just got to kick that speed up a little higher.:B
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SunflyerA
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11/07/08 05:39am |
Class A Motorhomes
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air bags on roadmaster chassis
Sometime ago their was a lot of discussion about the outboard placement of the air bags verses the more standard placement of say a Spartan or Freightliner chassis. Some thought the outboard placement would result in more road debris puncturing or damaging the air bags. My question is for those with the Roadmaster chassis have they had any problems associated with the air bag placement.
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SunflyerA
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11/06/08 08:44pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Another Newmar nightmare !!!!!!
Caveat Emptor! So many people are buying used to avoid the hit on depreciation or high cost or taxes or for whatever reason. These same people that are not helping the RV industry by buying used are also complaining that the RV industry is not helping them out! We either buy new and have factory support or we buy used and go it on our own. We can’t have it both ways.
Actually, you can buy new and not get factory support; even though it was reported under warranty....been there done that. Newmar might have stepped up to the plate in better times, because the problem is their fault, but in these times they have to protect their dollars even at the expense of their reputation.
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SunflyerA
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11/06/08 11:55am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Overloaded
... a freind has a dually and he wanted a better ride so he switched to a higher rated firestone airbag setup and removed leafs (better ride and higher payload)...
My ride height is low so I am considering some firestone bags and was considering removing leaf/leaves (leafs?) while at it.
I put the firestone bags on my F53....they do not replace the springs and were only rated for 5000lbs.....if you want to go for the air ride suspension you should look at Henderson's.
I meant removing a leaf from the leaf pack and compensating for loss of rate and ride height with the firestone bag. It was just a thought that hadn't gone any further then that. Are the bags rated at 5000 lbs per pair, total or each?
I believe that's 5000lbs total...at least that's how I remember it.
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SunflyerA
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11/05/08 06:45pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: DOOR AWNING
I guess its not so Carefree...Had the same problem...I don't think the warranty was more than two years.
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SunflyerA
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11/05/08 06:42pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Newmar never again
Boy, you guys are way over analyzing this....He paid a lot of money for a coach he expected to use mostly trouble free and is disappointed in all the problems. I don't blame him. So what if all the manufacturers have problems. If they would demand higher quality from their suppliers they would get it. Not everyone enjoys the constant maintenance and tinkering required of these things. I repair most of my own items because I am always sorely disappointed in the results when I have things repaired. It takes a certain personality to like this hobby but not everyone knows what they are getting into when they start out. If you see these things in a show and the prices and hoopla surrounding them you believe the manufacturers are a modern day operation producing engineered goods to the standard we have become accustomed. Reality can be a real kick in the pants.
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SunflyerA
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11/05/08 06:31pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Overloaded
... a freind has a dually and he wanted a better ride so he switched to a higher rated firestone airbag setup and removed leafs (better ride and higher payload)...
My ride height is low so I am considering some firestone bags and was considering removing leaf/leaves (leafs?) while at it.
I put the firestone bags on my F53....they do not replace the springs and were only rated for 5000lbs.....if you want to go for the air ride suspension you should look at Henderson's.
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SunflyerA
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11/05/08 02:52pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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