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08-22-2014, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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REMCO pump
My REMCO does exactly the same thing. After towing fine, a few big bumps, sweeping turns, deceleration over a rise, alarm goes off & then comes back to normal. Slowing to 55 also seems to stop problem. Have tried everything REMCO & all my friends can think of to no avail. Am about to give up & remove it. Try different car. MH is 2005 Winnebago Vectra pulling a 2009 Lexus RX 350. Problem has been there since newly installed in July. Terribly frustrating.
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08-22-2014, 03:33 PM
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Junior Member
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REMCO pump
How did you come out Horknee?
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08-22-2014, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Powell River, B.C.
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Originally Posted by 2fairs
How did you come out Horknee?
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2fairs; Welcome to irv2.
I'm , probably looking to replace my toad in the spring and was wondering the same thing. Hope that Horknee, has things fixed, and can check back with us.
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99DSDP 3884, Freightliner, XC, CAT 3126B, 300 HP /ALLISON 3060
2000 Caravan toad, Remco & Blue Ox.
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08-22-2014, 03:48 PM
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Thanks, hope someone has an answer.
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08-22-2014, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Florida Keys
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Have same problem with my 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. Could not tow when ambient temp was above 75 or so. Got worse when I bought a DP and the heat comes right out of the back.
Seems the area when the trans cooler is located is off to the side of the main grill opening. Trans fluid got hot and foamed so pressure dropped. When I had to do a long haul in the heat, I had to start the engine, put it in neutral, take off the toad brake and it would keep cool as the engine coolant was also being circulated.
But best solution was buying a Jeep to flat tow...
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'07 Winnebago Tour 40TD, 400hp Cummins
'17 Winnebago View 24V, '02 R-Vision B+
RVing for 20 years & 200,000+ miles
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08-22-2014, 04:16 PM
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Tom; was your 08 T/C a 4 spd ( 41TE ) or the newer 6 speed?
Also if you have a little time , a new member is looking to start full timing with 3 girls ( Motor home or fifth wheel ) is his post; kidzrock5, user name , maybe you could share some , ideas about what works for you with your 3 boys.
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99DSDP 3884, Freightliner, XC, CAT 3126B, 300 HP /ALLISON 3060
2000 Caravan toad, Remco & Blue Ox.
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08-22-2014, 06:32 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Quitman MS
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Originally Posted by Skip426
Please keep us informed of your findings, I've been looking at a 2012 Caravan with 3.5l & 6spd trans , as my new ( to me ) toad, and would like to be aware of any potential problems.
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Skip since you worked for Chrysler do you know if the trans pumps the fluid around the trans at idle? If so why worry about the Remco the amout of fuel burned is very little but would put on miles towed.
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2000 Dynasty
2017 Ram Big Horn Crew C 4X4 w/ M&G
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08-22-2014, 10:56 PM
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Location: Powell River, B.C.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by walt2137
Skip since you worked for Chrysler do you know if the trans pumps the fluid around the trans at idle? If so why worry about the Remco the amout of fuel burned is very little but would put on miles towed.
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Retired before the 6 spd. was introduced, so trying to figure out if this fluid foaming is a problem common to that trans; but if the transmission, dip stick says to check fluid idling in neutral, then the fluid is circulating . I don't have any issues with my current toad ; 41TE, 4spd; and would consider, hot wiring the rad fan , with the battery charge wire , before idling the engine and rolling up the miles.
I'm planning on moving my current pump to any new toad that requires it , so pump purchase price is not a consideration.
Guess , I'll just have to borrow my neighbours 2012 and do some investigating.
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2000 Caravan toad, Remco & Blue Ox.
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08-23-2014, 06:34 AM
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Florida Keys
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skip426
Tom; was your 08 T/C a 4 spd ( 41TE ) or the newer 6 speed?
Also if you have a little time , a new member is looking to start full timing with 3 girls ( Motor home or fifth wheel ) is his post; kidzrock5, user name , maybe you could share some , ideas about what works for you with your 3 boys.
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Skip,
Mine is the 6-speed 62TE. No dip stick. They have a graph on how to measure the trans fluid level based on temp. So I bought Autoenginuity.com software which hooks up to my ODBII and an aftermarket dip stick to measure the trans fluid myself.
I will look up kidzrock5's post.
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'07 Winnebago Tour 40TD, 400hp Cummins
'17 Winnebago View 24V, '02 R-Vision B+
RVing for 20 years & 200,000+ miles
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