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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-27-2018, 11:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,869
Posted By RVingDutchman
Same here Cowboy, We have a 2001 and this is...

Same here Cowboy,

We have a 2001 and this is pretty common, make sure you park on pretty flat ground Always and never make large adjustments on your leg setup, It can cost you big time !!!!
Also...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-29-2017, 04:39 AM
Replies: 21
American Coach: 2000 Eagle seam leak
Views: 3,560
Posted By RVingDutchman
Ray; [Quote; Use petroleum distillate cleaner????...

Ray; [Quote; Use petroleum distillate cleaner???? Really???? I would stay away from that "experienced RV repair man". That can ruin an EPDM membrane.]

Do you really think I would have put that...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-12-2017, 05:00 PM
Replies: 21
American Coach: 2000 Eagle seam leak
Views: 3,560
Posted By RVingDutchman
[QUOTE=Dale70;3887357]thx Ed --- my concern...

[QUOTE=Dale70;3887357]thx Ed ---

my concern is that these areas are blind - no access behind.
It would cause issues if the rivets end up spinning and are difficult to drill out. Also what...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-08-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
American Coach: 2000 Eagle seam leak
Views: 3,560
Posted By RVingDutchman
Ionfu, I agree that leaking would be thru the...

Ionfu, I agree that leaking would be thru the rivets and around the rivets due to extended vibration and shaking whether they used sealing material Tape or caulking I don't know and is not really...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-05-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 21
American Coach: 2000 Eagle seam leak
Views: 3,560
Posted By RVingDutchman
If no-one has, the procedure would be to try a...

If no-one has, the procedure would be to try a 1/8" drill bit and see if you get the rivet "ring" on your bit if not try with a 1/8" bit that would get you the ring if the first did not that ring...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-05-2017, 01:07 AM
Replies: 21
American Coach: 2000 Eagle seam leak
Views: 3,560
Posted By RVingDutchman
Not under the caulking but the ones you can see...

Not under the caulking but the ones you can see in the trim just below the caulking line !
If you push on that trim you will see (if the Caulking is warm enough) that it will push up and out !!! so...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-04-2017, 12:03 AM
Replies: 21
American Coach: 2000 Eagle seam leak
Views: 3,560
Posted By RVingDutchman
Hi Dale, Last fall and early spring I spend...

Hi Dale,

Last fall and early spring I spend some time scraping out this seam and recaulking this, It's a time-consuming effort but it needs to be done.
I actually think the best way would be to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-27-2017, 11:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,654
Posted By RVingDutchman
Yes Superextra is right on with the switch, I...

Yes Superextra is right on with the switch, I ended up finding a rubber table foot that fit right over it to make it a little longer again (it was basicly a bit compressed) and just pushed it on and...
Forum: Cummins Engines 07-01-2017, 12:03 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 85,348
Posted By RVingDutchman
Got "R Done......

:D :thumb: Thank you Brad @ Protech Diesel in Kamloops BC. :bow: He Got 'R Done for us...... I mean have the FASS pump installed the (old) lift-pump bypassed ! he said they also eliminated...
Forum: Canada Region 06-07-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,353
Posted By RVingDutchman
Mike Contact Your local Global TV or other Tv...

Mike Contact Your local Global TV or other Tv station who ever wil listen if you don't get action soon they HATE to be on the news with these stories.......

Good luck
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-22-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 85,348
Posted By RVingDutchman
to gmgr, I am being faced with the same problem...

to gmgr, I am being faced with the same problem except that I did not have the leak in the lift pump, my unit just started running short on power when comming on to a hill or when I stepped on it...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-25-2017, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6
American Coach: American Eagle Shocks
Views: 3,215
Posted By RVingDutchman
Hello Dale, Your definitely due for some...

Hello Dale,

Your definitely due for some shocks by the sound of it, It should not bounce that much, we replaced ours a year 1/2 ago with Bilsteins and that was a huge improvement but If I could do...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-02-2017, 12:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,494
Posted By RVingDutchman
Glad you got it all together Stormy, Now lets...

Glad you got it all together Stormy,
Now lets hope it all remains working as it should for a Looong time and that you'll have a trouble free Summer with great warm and wonderful weather !!!!

Keep...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-15-2017, 01:31 AM
Replies: 2,052
Views: 443,684
Posted By RVingDutchman
Wow I hope it will be over for you guys soooon...

Wow I hope it will be over for you guys soooon and without anymore damage!!!

No-one deserves this.

Ed
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-13-2017, 02:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,494
Posted By RVingDutchman
Like I said it starts by choosing the right one,...

Like I said it starts by choosing the right one, and it ain't the "nature's head" although I have nothing against that one either. (.......naaah maybe I do!)



Ed
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-12-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,494
Posted By RVingDutchman
Hello Stormy, I just found this post, its...

Hello Stormy,

I just found this post, its been kind of crazy here the last few weeks but things are settling down.
Yes we Have installed a Compost Toilet and we absolutely unconditionally love...
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-07-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 85,348
Posted By RVingDutchman
I will let everybody know how things turn out !!!...

I will let everybody know how things turn out !!!
I do think that's important too, otherwise it's kind of what do you do it for???
So check back later for the results. :popcorn:

Ed
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-06-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 85,348
Posted By RVingDutchman
To all you guys, You too Smitty, this has been a...

To all you guys, You too Smitty, this has been a great thread for anyone who has or will have any issues with the CAPS system, or wants to know about the CAPS system!!!

This really is one of the...
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-04-2017, 12:22 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 85,348
Posted By RVingDutchman
I only have acces to MAC so I hope it will be PDF...

I only have acces to MAC so I hope it will be PDF or something similar, that would be awesome, or anything mac-compatible not that picky !!! :bow::bow::bow:

regards, :whistling: :popcorn: ...
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-03-2017, 12:49 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 85,348
Posted By RVingDutchman
I'd be very interested to see your diagram...

I'd be very interested to see your diagram jleamo1, I just purchased a Fass pump with filter setup and was planning to install it myself bypassing one of the two original filters and the lift pump...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-26-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,632
Posted By RVingDutchman
On Big trucks too??? I'm not sure ? I was at a...

On Big trucks too??? I'm not sure ? I was at a tire shop last summer in Edson Alberta waiting for service help just outside the building looking at one of the guys putting on a new tire and pressure...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-26-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2,052
Views: 443,684
Posted By RVingDutchman
"Docking" -lights- meaning ariving, landing,...

"Docking" -lights- meaning ariving, landing, parking, lighting the area for the arrival, or landing!!!!

That is what those lights are meant for nothing else so they are not meant to warn or advice...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-18-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,790
Posted By RVingDutchman
Hi Guys Very interesting conversation Dale,...

Hi Guys

Very interesting conversation Dale, the valve you turned the lines around on is right under the floor of the (hiding) sliding panel ????

Mine is working OK but I often wondered if...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-17-2017, 01:13 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 85,348
Posted By RVingDutchman
So I phoned the very nice guys in Marthasville...

So I phoned the very nice guys in Marthasville and they advised me to get a 95GLN unit, so since they don't have the FA D08 095 anymore as someone suggested I had to get the T D08 095 which is...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-15-2017, 01:05 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 85,348
Posted By RVingDutchman
Thanks jleamo Idid not have a chance yet to do so...

Thanks jleamo Idid not have a chance yet to do so but I certainly will, makes sense to ask the manufacturer.

I was already figuring to eliminate one of the rigs filters if I would use the pump...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-14-2017, 01:31 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 85,348
Posted By RVingDutchman
Could certainly do that, :o Sound advice !!! ...

Could certainly do that, :o Sound advice !!!

Ed

:whistling:
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-13-2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 85,348
Posted By RVingDutchman
I forgot to ask one very important question, ...

I forgot to ask one very important question, when ordering the FASS pump there are manny different models ranging from 95 to 250 GLN. per HR. (gallons per hour) Now that's a LOT of fuel to pump...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-13-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 85,348
Posted By RVingDutchman
Wow this is some thread and I'm NOT very Exited...

Wow this is some thread and I'm NOT very Exited to have to be a part of this but unfortunately I'm here under duress !!!
I am having serious fuel starvation issues and on my last trip stopped at a...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-13-2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,244
Posted By RVingDutchman
I guess I should let you know what happened to...

I guess I should let you know what happened to me, I did install it and and later last summer I started having more and more indications of having fuel starvation issues to the point where on my last...
Forum: Canada Region 02-10-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,503
Posted By RVingDutchman
They are UL approved therefore are accepted by...

They are UL approved therefore are accepted by the Canadian Insurance companies as compliant !!!

But more importantly you need to worry about weather it is Safe for you, it is after all an after...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-07-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,502
Posted By RVingDutchman
More Bad news

You would think it would stop at some point, Right ????
We've replaced three windshields including the rubber, They even went sofar as to TRIM the windshield on the corner because it was simply...
Forum: Cummins Engines 10-17-2016, 12:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,244
Posted By RVingDutchman
:blink: So by replacing it now with the new...

:blink:

So by replacing it now with the new and improved item, (needed or not) you may find that you get better mileage and more??? Right ?? :blink:

Regards,

Ed
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-04-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
American Coach: Windshield-Woes
Views: 2,390
Posted By RVingDutchman
The Co. is Apple Auto Glass they are at 780...

The Co. is Apple Auto Glass they are at 780 455-3232
They won't be happy to see ya but be persuasive and she (Betty Anne) will do it for you, Sean (or Shawn) is the Guy that does the actual work and...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-03-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,812
Posted By RVingDutchman
So Sorry for the late update Guys but it's been...

So Sorry for the late update Guys but it's been CRAZY busy here getting ready for the youngest daughters wedding here, for which we need the Coach! :eek:

Anyhow I did find the Switch and yes that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-29-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,124
Posted By RVingDutchman
Sorry but the method "A few of the top of the...

Sorry but the method "A few of the top of the line manufacturers do use" is no comparison with the Gasket and Glass method other manufacturers use, apples and oranges! Those windshields are glued on...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-28-2016, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,812
Posted By RVingDutchman
Thanks for devoting your first post on helping a...

Thanks for devoting your first post on helping a fellow RVer MG2016 that's the spirit, :welcome: to the Forum and the "Eagle Club" not that there is such a thing :rofl:

I never thought...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-27-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,124
Posted By RVingDutchman
Please read my post (Windshield Woes) in...

Please read my post (Windshield Woes) in Fleetwood owners Forum American Coach, where you can read about my Horror story and maybe pick up some tips as what to do!!!

Hope that helps!

Good Luck,...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-27-2016, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,812
Posted By RVingDutchman
Hello Clifftall, I went through mine fuse by...

Hello Clifftall,

I went through mine fuse by fuse as I did the other 2 Fuse sites, but no such luck!
There must be a fuse somewhere? I'm stumped that there is none listed in the book, I have all...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-26-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
American Coach: Windshield-Woes
Views: 2,390
Posted By RVingDutchman
Windshield-Woes

Man O Man This is Craaazy......

Last year we went through a Big bump at fairly low speed (30Mph) and badly cracked our windshield, upon getting it repaired I was somewhat shocked surprised at the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-26-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,812
Posted By RVingDutchman
Generator will not slide out on 2000 Eagle

Hi all,

I've been having intermittent issues with this slide out for some time but it appeared to be the switch (I thought) and That is now fixed with the new 4 pole.
But all of a sudden it quit...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-25-2016, 02:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 25,913
Posted By RVingDutchman
I totally agree, I have seen some Crazy Crap in...

I totally agree, I have seen some Crazy Crap in some Camp Sites and have run Computers and Microwaves on Modified wave inverters (you're not supposed to do that) for long periods and pushed the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-25-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 25,913
Posted By RVingDutchman
Don't leave anywhere without it, so you don't...

Don't leave anywhere without it, so you don't Arrive anywhere without it!!!

Progressive 50Amp Hardwired below and lightning arresters and surge protectors for Solar-system up Top!!!! :dance:
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-14-2016, 11:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,824
Posted By RVingDutchman
I had Koni's installed last year on our 2000...

I had Koni's installed last year on our 2000 American Eagle and it was a Huge improvement in ride performance !
That said what you are talking about can happen and can happen with any type or brand...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-14-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,525
Posted By RVingDutchman
I Concur....

I Concur with all the above when they say Up and Down on the 97 they're Not kidding!
My first experience through there with an RV was with a 1980 Suburban pulling a 1974 31' Airstream with a full...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-07-2016, 01:35 AM
Replies: 13
American Coach: Generator Slide No More????
Views: 1,843
Posted By RVingDutchman
Hi Dale, How are my friend? good to hear from...

Hi Dale, How are my friend? good to hear from you, We were kind of hoping to go to Alaska in 2017 as Debbie is officially finished in Jan.'17 but I think she's going to want to work the school year...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-06-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 13
American Coach: Generator Slide No More????
Views: 1,843
Posted By RVingDutchman
Hello Richard, Sorry for the slow response, its...

Hello Richard,
Sorry for the slow response, its a madhouse here right now, but I did manage to get the HW heater back in the hole only to find out that now the element leaks around the seal :mad: ...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-04-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 13
American Coach: Generator Slide No More????
Views: 1,843
Posted By RVingDutchman
Da's weird your post did not show up until well...

Da's weird your post did not show up until well after I posted the one at 2;36 :confused: or I did not refresh :laugh:

Thanks for weighing in Richard, so you're saying no way but to find the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-04-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 13
American Coach: Generator Slide No More????
Views: 1,843
Posted By RVingDutchman
The Situation is Bizarre to say the least, the...

The Situation is Bizarre to say the least, the six wires are marked Black =Grnd, Red =Pos, White =neg, Green =pos, Like I said there's two white's and two green's!

The wires are hot intermittently...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-04-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
American Coach: Generator Slide No More????
Views: 1,843
Posted By RVingDutchman
Thanks a TON Bob that makes it a lot more clear...

Thanks a TON Bob that makes it a lot more clear and now I got something to work to!
Is there a way to work those 6 wires down to 4 i.e. could they be eliminated with the new switch design (one green...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-03-2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 13
American Coach: Generator Slide No More????
Views: 1,843
Posted By RVingDutchman
[QUOTE=RVingDutchman;3144447]Hi Bob, Thanks for...

[QUOTE=RVingDutchman;3144447]Hi Bob, Thanks for the quick response!
Yes there is current on some of the wires so I guess its not a fuse, I can't make head's or tail out of what the switching pattern...
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