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Posted By darstar

I am looking forward to getting back on the road....

I am looking forward to getting back on the road. It’s a real bummer to be shut down on Thanksgivings day for a total air compressor failure on my Cummins 2004 500 hp engine. Kettelemans in La...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

11-29-2019, 03:26 PM

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Posted By darstar

Well I have found independent local shop. ( good...

Well I have found independent local shop. ( good Sam was a rip off ) here in La Salle that came over , decided all predictions ( I paid 280.00 for yesterday ) that I needed new Air compressor, will...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

11-28-2019, 08:48 PM

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Posted By darstar

Engine start solved with nowstarter motor. ...

Engine start solved with nowstarter motor. Generator starts but shuts down at different run times. Fault shows high temp . ......more problems, now on the rd in Illinois ...no brakes , air pressure...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

11-11-2019, 09:58 AM

Replies: 11

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Posted By darstar

Did you ever have the starting problem again. .? ...

Did you ever have the starting problem again. .? I have the same problem but now gen will not start ether......first time in Texas road mechanic hot jumped something, went to Little Rock 3 new...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-08-2019, 01:06 PM

Replies: 8

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Posted By darstar

Actually there was one ECM fault...

Actually there was one ECM fault yesterday......update Cummins says new engine batteries.....discovered some dips below 10 V. In which engine will not start......funny thing , it started this morning...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-07-2019, 09:14 PM

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Posted By darstar

No.

No.

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-07-2019, 07:04 PM

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Posted By darstar

I agree , maybe the last 150 miles from Texarkana...

I agree , maybe the last 150 miles from Texarkana was too far already? Hope Turbo is not broke !

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-07-2019, 06:58 PM

Replies: 8

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Posted By darstar

I agree , maybe the last 150 miles from Texarkana...

I agree , maybe the last 150 miles from Texarkana was too far already? Hope Turbo is not broke !

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-07-2019, 06:33 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,608

Posted By darstar

Engine will not fire,voltage 14 V.

I have a problem with my U320 2005 42f Mll 500 hp. Yes all we get is a clich, starter will not engage..... paid 375.00 yesterday for a bypass start, now since 3:00AM I shut down I Little Rock at...

09-26-2018, 05:45 AM

Replies: 175

Why did you buy a motor home?

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Posted By darstar

I am a firm believer in that people can be...

I am a firm believer in that people can be categorized in groups. If this were not the case there would not be clubs , organizations, get together , common interests,and fellow travelers across the...

08-29-2018, 09:10 AM

Replies: 175

Why did you buy a motor home?

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Posted By darstar

Everyone on here should take the time to see the...

Everyone on here should take the time to see the movie “ Leisure Seekers “ . Every RV dedicated person should see it ! Charming .....

08-26-2018, 06:50 PM

Replies: 175

Why did you buy a motor home?

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Posted By darstar

It’s quite simple , we became snowbirds ,along...

It’s quite simple , we became snowbirds ,along with a huge number of retired folks. Mobility when you are older is a big deal , with our coach we had choices for winter destinations in areas where...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

08-10-2018, 08:03 AM

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Back up camera replacements

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Posted By darstar

I used Tadi on my old CCC which also had a glass...

I used Tadi on my old CCC which also had a glass dash set up. My mistake was using a 12” monator , in dash....never did get the finished look, just too big for the space. Was 4 way split but I only...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

08-10-2018, 12:52 AM

Replies: 2

Back up camera replacements

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Posted By darstar

Back up camera replacements

This is an odd question I guess , but does anyone have any experience with retro fitting of back up camera. .? My 2004 320 has the “ Glass Dash “ which made the side cameras useless. I want to...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

08-04-2018, 01:06 PM

Replies: 178

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Posted By darstar

[Moderator Edit] When I was talking...

[Moderator Edit]
When I was talking about small diesels, I ment big box RV with an earlier Cummins B series 190 hp. There were lots of examples of mis matched vehicles. Car wise the old...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

08-03-2018, 06:43 AM

Replies: 178

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Posted By darstar

And , you will be assured air ride..... I think...

And , you will be assured air ride..... I think doing a spring to full air is a waste. It’s like doing a total make over of a house.....it’s cheaper to start new....and I have done both ! I had a...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-30-2018, 07:03 AM

Replies: 178

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Posted By darstar

Not so anymore......the days of small...

Not so anymore......the days of small displacement diesels is over. Today we can match the MH to the appropriate engine. What drove the attempt using small diesels in giant boxes with windage was...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-28-2018, 04:01 AM

Replies: 178

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Posted By darstar

Air ride is part of the chassis design. There is...

Air ride is part of the chassis design. There is no after market conversion that I know of. Just because people add air bags does not mean the suspension is now air ride. Yes you could convert a...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-26-2018, 07:56 AM

Replies: 178

Views: 27,823

Posted By darstar

The one factor you left out is gross...

The one factor you left out is gross weight.......there was a time when all straight , say dump trucks were gas powered . Today everything diesel, and I mean big full size engines,especially if the...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-26-2018, 07:11 AM

Replies: 178

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Posted By darstar

Interesting progression , you now have the best...

Interesting progression , you now have the best of both worlds......the Country Coach 32 is by itself, full size chassis,air,and a full truck size diesel compared to today’s standards ( I assume you...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-25-2018, 08:18 AM

Replies: 178

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Posted By darstar

Correct ! Mine was a 78 I think and it was a...

Correct ! Mine was a 78 I think and it was a later improvement somewhat.....I used it as a week end camper while building my house., that was only 10 years ago. I sold it too a couple of college...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-25-2018, 07:29 AM

Replies: 178

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Posted By darstar

The doghouse and short nose did make em harder to...

The doghouse and short nose did make em harder to access , and actually they were not “ air ride”. The real glitch was the lack of weight on the drive. I remember removing the rear spare tire and...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-24-2018, 06:51 AM

Replies: 178

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Posted By darstar

Or , and more likely it boils down to price,...

Or , and more likely it boils down to price, especially in p/u trucks....who does not want more torque if they can get it ?.....

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07-23-2018, 04:20 AM

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Posted By darstar

Corrected itself was in the welcome box.

Corrected itself was in the welcome box.

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07-22-2018, 07:31 PM

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Counter

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Posted By darstar

Counter

There must be a problem with the counter my last entry sows 7/14. .?

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-22-2018, 07:22 PM

Replies: 178

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Posted By darstar

You must have a well balanced camper, that is not...

You must have a well balanced camper, that is not so heavy. There was a place for years when light duty class 8 trucks could be had with gas engines. They were cheaper , would last maybe 100;000 then...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-22-2018, 06:59 PM

Replies: 178

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Posted By darstar

Ha ha , maybe they should put on snow tires for...

Ha ha , maybe they should put on snow tires for the winter. I can not count the times I have dug out fwd cars when they get stuck in a snow drift , especially when it’s wet snow.....If you must have...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-22-2018, 06:50 PM

Replies: 178

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Posted By darstar

Greyhound buses in earlier time were rear engine...

Greyhound buses in earlier time were rear engine gas. It’s nothing new , like my Porsche 911 the motor belongs behind , on all cars....p/u truck not so much.

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-22-2018, 06:38 PM

Replies: 178

Views: 27,823

Posted By darstar

First , it’s Cummins , not knowing that alone...

First , it’s Cummins , not knowing that alone means you may not be informed about the Company and it’s products. There are other cos that offer MH power too. I ran a DD ( Detroit Diesel ) for years...

Why can't gas engines be in the rear, or why can't they be front wheel drive?

07-22-2018, 05:28 PM

Replies: 178

Views: 27,823

Posted By darstar

Front wheel drive never really worked ( little...

Front wheel drive never really worked ( little problems ) it was tried in the 20s and30s with lots of problems. The only reason small cars are fwd is cost .of MFG. most of the large cars that had...

07-13-2018, 07:04 AM

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Posted By darstar

Not so much. Basements need to be well sealed and...

Not so much. Basements need to be well sealed and heated if not all areas then at lest the plumbing area. Considering you have battery banks , electronics, sensors, plumbing , heat source, and fuel...

07-11-2018, 12:37 AM

Replies: 74

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Posted By darstar

With gasoline it’s fumes that can be explosive....

With gasoline it’s fumes that can be explosive. Propane can be worse, it’s a manufactured form of gas that’s heavier than air. Will sink to lower parts of boat and RV.. A typical Motorhome carries...

07-08-2018, 07:24 PM

Replies: 74

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Posted By darstar

[QUOTE=followingsea;4276413]Really! So tell me...

[QUOTE=followingsea;4276413]Really! So tell me how many die each year from gasoline fumes?

I am an engineer. It is a legal requirement that we do things safely. Even the least competent...

07-06-2018, 04:05 AM

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Posted By darstar

It’s not just propane , gasoline fumes are very...

It’s not just propane , gasoline fumes are very deadly. Diesel is all I use, but then I was a trucker many years ago,that stuff does become part of you......the big thing in summer is AIr cond. does...

07-05-2018, 09:00 PM

Replies: 74

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Posted By darstar

Not so anymore , the trend is all electric, and...

Not so anymore , the trend is all electric, and today not just on the big coaches. I had an all electric coach for 5 years it was not new ( 1998 ). No problems , and , I hate propane too !

Now...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-20-2018, 04:43 AM

Replies: 4

Engine cover in bedroom

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Posted By darstar

I was told all units that had a bedroom slide...

I was told all units that had a bedroom slide were equip. this way. I got new latches. For now we will switch sides sleeping and see how that works. .....I removed the cover to install the plastic...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-18-2018, 12:39 PM

Replies: 4

Engine cover in bedroom

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Posted By darstar

It’s an 04 U320 42 ft. With factory king bed....

It’s an 04 U320 42 ft. With factory king bed. These were designer series ,only 2 years were they made. I found out from Foretravel that all four latches had failed,common happening. They are sending...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-17-2018, 11:10 AM

Replies: 4

Engine cover in bedroom

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Posted By darstar

Engine cover in bedroom

Anyone have a problem with “ dog house” in bedroom . Mine has come loose, not sure how to fix, quick look going as speed shows delamating under carpet. Gets very hot and noisy. Will check further...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-14-2018, 10:41 PM

Replies: 9

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Posted By darstar

So far all I have found was these extended tubes...

So far all I have found was these extended tubes That slide into the original receivers . Yes they will work to extend the hitch (ball attached ) away from the lift door....however it states right on...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-14-2018, 09:10 PM

Replies: 9

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Posted By darstar

No , all the " ext Tube " is, is a reducer that...

No , all the " ext Tube " is, is a reducer that slides in to the fixed 2" internal factory receiver . It has no attachment points other than the holes already drilled in both units. Some have a...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-14-2018, 05:47 PM

Replies: 9

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Posted By darstar

Been trying , but can not find any ext. shorter...

Been trying , but can not find any ext. shorter than 8 inches ?

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-14-2018, 07:25 AM

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Posted By darstar

I have been looking at receiver extns however so...

I have been looking at receiver extns however so far they all decrease GVW and hitch wt. by more than half .

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

04-12-2018, 07:10 PM

Replies: 9

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Posted By darstar

U320 engine door /trailer ball.

I am the owner of a new ( to me ) U320 04 42 ft. I pull a open 22' trailer with my Range Rover aboard. Its been a week since i parked in a Galveston RV park. I have come to find I can not open the...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

03-22-2018, 04:32 AM

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Posted By darstar

I think I will try too live with less for a...

I think I will try too live with less for a while, especially when 2004 up have electronics under the fridge. Paying over 2 grand for the install, plus a custom unit may have too wait. Who needs ice...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

03-21-2018, 08:30 AM

Replies: 7

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Posted By darstar

Thanks for the heads up........it does have the...

Thanks for the heads up........it does have the old Dometic, and I hate gas anyway. I wonder if the Sammy will fit, it’s a tight space .? May ditch the stove too. Our CCC was all electric, no...

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

03-20-2018, 11:44 AM

Replies: 7

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Posted By darstar

I plan on it ! Yes it’s the designer...

I plan on it ! Yes it’s the designer edition,online made 2 years, modern flair including the paint job.....thanks , service manager will test today,D day is tomorrow !!!

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

03-19-2018, 08:42 AM

Replies: 3

Premiere Steer?

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Posted By darstar

Is this system like the old “Howard “ system...

Is this system like the old “Howard “ system development invented 30 years ago by
The company in Texas .?

Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum

03-19-2018, 08:27 AM

Replies: 7