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04-19-2015, 11:30 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Midland,Texas
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This has to be (by far) the best write up there has ever been on IRV2,Congratulation Piker,you have taught us more than you will ever know and we thank you for that 
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04-19-2015, 12:28 PM
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#730
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Senior Member
Alpine Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ontario, CA USA
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  Congratulations Piker, We all learned a lot and it was Music to our ears during startup.  
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04-19-2015, 03:20 PM
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#731
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Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Bob & Kimi, Fuzzy Butted Daughter Penny
2012 Crossroads Cruiser CF27RLX
2000 Ram 2500
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04-19-2015, 07:29 PM
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#732
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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There is nothing better than when the engine you have worked on finally starts for the first time. You know you did everything right but it is a relief when it burst into song. Because of the pains you took it is probably a better engine now than when it left the factory.
Bill
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450 HP Cummins ISM 4000MH Allison Trans.
Towing a 2014 Honda CRV with a Blue Ox tow bar.
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04-20-2015, 08:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Piker
Today's progress...
-cheers
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Congratulations Piker! I am impressed and have really appreciated following you on this journey!
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04-20-2015, 10:26 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
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Once again... thanks to all of you for the support and congratulations. I was thinking of making a final post in this thread with a video of the RV heading up the road, but I think I'll save it for a later date. In order to do that legally, I would have to insure and register the RV... and paying for a whole year's worth of insurance and registration when it's not likely I'll have the rest of this project done in that amount of time to be able to use the RV - seems kinda silly.
So with that... I guess it's time to put this thread to bed. I'm going to take a little time off from working on the RV now to let the checkbook recover, and to spend some more time with the family now that the weather is getting better. There are also plenty of things around the house that need the regular springtime maintenance...
Also, knowing that I can walk away from a dream like this for a little while helps me check myself to make sure my priorities are in order. There was a time when these types of pursuits owned me... but through a certain amount of trials and tribulations... and by the grace of God... they no longer do. Time away will help me remember that. I don't know how long I'll stay away.. as long as it seems right I guess. 
So I guess if there's anything I would want someone to take away from this thread... it wouldn't be much about the rebuild or the RV or camping... It would be that regardless of what you're going through... good times... bad times... dark times... disappointment... or joy... one thing will always remain the same - God is good. I have seen the merciful hand of the giver... and He is most certainly... GOOD.
-cheers
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04-20-2015, 11:25 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Hi Piker,
I have also been following the saga, eagerly awaiting each installment, and suffering through each setback and tribulation. I was absolutely thrilled with the final episode and like everyone was impressed with the dedication and perseverance displayed throughout this project. Congratulations on a job well done!
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04-20-2015, 12:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Lexington NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Piker
Once again... thanks to all of you for the support and congratulations. I was thinking of making a final post in this thread with a video of the RV heading up the road, but I think I'll save it for a later date. In order to do that legally, I would have to insure and register the RV... and paying for a whole year's worth of insurance and registration when it's not likely I'll have the rest of this project done in that amount of time to be able to use the RV - seems kinda silly.
So with that... I guess it's time to put this thread to bed. I'm going to take a little time off from working on the RV now to let the checkbook recover, and to spend some more time with the family now that the weather is getting better. There are also plenty of things around the house that need the regular springtime maintenance...
Also, knowing that I can walk away from a dream like this for a little while helps me check myself to make sure my priorities are in order. There was a time when these types of pursuits owned me... but through a certain amount of trials and tribulations... and by the grace of God... they no longer do. Time away will help me remember that. I don't know how long I'll stay away.. as long as it seems right I guess.
So I guess if there's anything I would want someone to take away from this thread... it wouldn't be much about the rebuild or the RV or camping... It would be that regardless of what you're going through... good times... bad times... dark times... disappointment... or joy... one thing will always remain the same - God is good. I have seen the merciful hand of the giver... and He is most certainly... GOOD.
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Amen
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04-20-2015, 10:11 PM
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#737
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Piker
Once again... thanks to all of you for the support and congratulations. I was thinking of making a final post in this thread with a video of the RV heading up the road, but I think I'll save it for a later date. In order to do that legally, I would have to insure and register the RV... and paying for a whole year's worth of insurance and registration when it's not likely I'll have the rest of this project done in that amount of time to be able to use the RV - seems kinda silly.
So with that... I guess it's time to put this thread to bed. I'm going to take a little time off from working on the RV now to let the checkbook recover, and to spend some more time with the family now that the weather is getting better. There are also plenty of things around the house that need the regular springtime maintenance...
Also, knowing that I can walk away from a dream like this for a little while helps me check myself to make sure my priorities are in order. There was a time when these types of pursuits owned me... but through a certain amount of trials and tribulations... and by the grace of God... they no longer do. Time away will help me remember that. I don't know how long I'll stay away.. as long as it seems right I guess.
So I guess if there's anything I would want someone to take away from this thread... it wouldn't be much about the rebuild or the RV or camping... It would be that regardless of what you're going through... good times... bad times... dark times... disappointment... or joy... one thing will always remain the same - God is good. I have seen the merciful hand of the giver... and He is most certainly... GOOD.
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Amen! I agree.
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04-20-2015, 10:14 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ambler, PA
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Sorry that I'm late to the finale here, but I've been out camping with the Mutants in the wilds of Arkansas. Piker, congrats on getting her running. The shot of your beaming face at the end of the video was priceless. I'm sure that all of the difficulties you faced over the course of the rebuild have faded away with the ecstasy of success.
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04-21-2015, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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Now you can concentrate on finishing your other part of this project. I think it will go better than you think.
Just a quick note on your new engine. I know you are aware of this but it might help some of your flock. When you start a cold engine as soon as the oil pressure comes up bump the idle (using the cruse control) to 1000 rpm. Low idle will not allow the complete combustion of the fuel and can lead to cylinder wall wash down and excess fuel in the oil.
Bill
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2008 Newmar Mountain Aire
450 HP Cummins ISM 4000MH Allison Trans.
Towing a 2014 Honda CRV with a Blue Ox tow bar.
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04-26-2015, 01:19 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
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Ok... one more video. I simply couldn't help myself...
Based on a couple test runs up the big hill in front of our house, the boost seems to now run upwards of 35 psi at max. I think this turbo works a little better than my old one? Could just be a difference in the waste gate pod too. I'll have to dial my boost fooler back at some point to get that down around 30 psi. 35 probably won't hurt, but I guess I'd rather be safe than sorry. The HX35 turbo's aren't real efficient up around 35 psi, and generate too much heat. 30 psi max seems like a good middle ground. Nice thing though, EGT didn't seem to want to get away from me pulling this hill no matter how hard I pushed it. And I pushed it pretty hard. I doubt I ran it enough to get the rings seated all the way, but I suspect they're off to a good start. 
Engine runs great... sounds great... sure hope I can make the siding project a success... If I had a do-over, I'd have never touched the siding, but hindsight is always 20/20 isn't it?
-cheers
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04-26-2015, 02:25 PM
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#741
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Buffalo, NY
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Congratulations! I bet you still have a huge grin on your face after that drive.
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Adam and Sue, and a pack of little furballs
2007 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 40PDQ Limited Edition - Cummins ISL 400
2013 Ford F-150 FX4 toad - USGear Unified Tow Brake, Roadmaster Blackhawk II Tow bar, Blue Ox baseplate
Home base near Buffalo NY, often on the road to a dog show
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04-26-2015, 02:58 PM
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#742
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: AB
Posts: 7,587
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Piker you're a hoot. Here's wishing you all the best and have a great summer with your family.
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2019 Unity LTV CB, pushed by a 2013 Honda CRV, BlueOx Baseplate, Aventa Bar & Patriot Brake
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