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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-07-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By steppinstone
From your description sounds like when you...

From your description sounds like when you replaced the head light switch you may have an exposed wire grounding out on the frame some where.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-20-2022, 04:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,755
Posted By steppinstone
I don't want to jump in and take over this post...

I don't want to jump in and take over this post but figured that I would be posting the same post. I have enjoyed reading this discussion as my wife and I are looking at some of the same coaches...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-10-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 621
Posted By steppinstone
Thanks for the reply oilburner and craig its a 38...

Thanks for the reply oilburner and craig its a 38 ft diplomat .I have owned a diesel pu so I know a little about diesels.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-10-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 621
Posted By steppinstone
possible purchase of 1999 monaco

Hello, everyone I and my wife are thinking of purchasing a 1999 Monaco DP they want $40000 for it and was wondering if this would be a bad investment considering the year. It looks to be in fantastic...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-10-2021, 04:46 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,446
Posted By steppinstone
I love that:bow::bow::bow::bow::bow:

I love that:bow::bow::bow::bow::bow:
Forum: Just Conversation 10-01-2021, 06:04 AM
Replies: 651
Views: 68,322
Posted By steppinstone
Well this was our first time out in august it...

Well this was our first time out in august it started when turning into the camp ground blow out a brake line. I then checked in and they said do you have a water pressure regulator as the water...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-05-2021, 07:41 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 44,255
Posted By steppinstone
just came across your thread you've done a great...

just came across your thread you've done a great job should be proud. I really like the accent lights around bottom.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-15-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,504
Posted By steppinstone
Thank you EVERYONE , This morning I checked...

Thank you EVERYONE , This morning I checked every thing all over again I took the pilot assembly out. I put the meter on the solenoids to check the oms 41.2 on both so they are good. I then took the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-14-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 817
Posted By steppinstone
So you have injectors have you test them and see...

So you have injectors have you test them and see if they work are they pulsing?? If they are not pulsing no fuel will be delivered even if there is fuel to the rail,.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-14-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,504
Posted By steppinstone
Sorry the unit is an atwood 8531-11 series. Okay...

Sorry the unit is an atwood 8531-11 series. Okay so while camping I tried to figure out the furnace . If you turn it on the new board lights up green turning on the fan a then switches to red which...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-11-2021, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 887
Posted By steppinstone
that is gorgeous simply stunning whom ever did...

that is gorgeous simply stunning whom ever did that work must have been working on it for years just getting the parts for that era. I'll bet what it sold for probably doesn't come close to the time...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-11-2021, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,504
Posted By steppinstone
okay so I went yesterday afternoon and was able...

okay so I went yesterday afternoon and was able to get replacement parts they had them in stock. I was able to get a new flue and electrode unit. I brought my control board also just to make sure...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-11-2021, 05:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By steppinstone
I have attached an image of the back of the tank...

I have attached an image of the back of the tank and that is where the control board is located also.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-10-2021, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,504
Posted By steppinstone
Furnace will not light

Hello again everyone I had an issue with my water heater earlier. Now I'm having it with the furnace , so I was able to get the regulator out and found the flue was rusting out so I cleaned up all...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-10-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By steppinstone
Yes the propane is flowing now..... it would cut...

Yes the propane is flowing now..... it would cut out right after the ignition cycled every time I switched it on. Now it is heating the water as we speak. I thought I put the brand up, the brand is...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-10-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By steppinstone
Thumbs up well I've been out side working on the water...

well I've been out side working on the water heater for about 2 hour's and took it all apart cleaned all the connections. I took the regulator out and cleaned the solenoids made sure every thing was...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-09-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By steppinstone
were would the therm o coupler be located on the...

were would the therm o coupler be located on the regulator ?
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-09-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By steppinstone
Hot water heater issue

Hello everyone my wife and I were camping over the weekend and and could not get the hot water heater to stay lite. It would light when ever I hit the switch but as soon as the igniter stopped the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-17-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,718
Posted By steppinstone
might be to hold your tank hose possibly?? At...

might be to hold your tank hose possibly?? At first I was going to say to empty them but then I seen the little holes in it.
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-17-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,924
Posted By steppinstone
Have you and the wife decided what your next move...

Have you and the wife decided what your next move is going to be yet??? Are you going to try to tackle the job just curious.
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-14-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,924
Posted By steppinstone
Their are no slides correct? .In the driverside...

Their are no slides correct? .In the driverside photo under the window I see it bulging is that from the frame separation or a water leak pulling on the fiberglass. Also the photo of the floor is...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-12-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,465
Posted By steppinstone
I put that zep crap on mine 5 years ago and...

I put that zep crap on mine 5 years ago and regret it Its taken me two days just to buff the front cap. I wish I never put it on !!! I will stick with the wax treatment over that crap any day..
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-03-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 344
Posted By steppinstone
Tranny cooler / oil

Hello guys I was curious if anyone could direct my on were I could purchase a all in one ( tranny and oil cooler unit). A couple of years ago my tranny side started to leak so I just purchased a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-03-2021, 06:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,894
Posted By steppinstone
You did a great job now you have plenty of room...

You did a great job now you have plenty of room to work on it. Now you have to make a good seal so you get no fumes in the cab . What kind of ideas have you got for that ? I see in the first photos...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-02-2021, 06:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By steppinstone
Well I was able to match up the seal they had it...

Well I was able to match up the seal they had it in stock . Now all the windows are sealed up nice and tight one more thing off the list. Thank you for the links guys
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-01-2021, 05:30 AM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,986,660
Posted By steppinstone
whats with the platform on the roof never seen...

whats with the platform on the roof never seen one was that an option ?
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-01-2021, 05:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,894
Posted By steppinstone
I had no problem with any of the photos you took...

I had no problem with any of the photos you took but Back to the question. I see no reason not to cut it open bigger. I would be very careful not to cut anything underneath ,like supports or wires. I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-30-2021, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By steppinstone
Big Blue of ma.

Hello, I'm not sure if this is the place to post this or not. My wife and I used to camp with big blue of so.ma.years ago. When we camped she became pregnant with our first born and life began so we...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-28-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By steppinstone
are you sure that the anti freeze is topped off...

are you sure that the anti freeze is topped off might be an air pocket trapped in the system just a suggestion
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-28-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By steppinstone
Well I called a local rv supply store and they...

Well I called a local rv supply store and they said they sold the rubber seals. They are closed on Sunday and Monday, So tomorrow I will take a ride over and see if I can match it up. They told me...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-26-2021, 03:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By steppinstone
Rubber seal on window

Hello everyone, I need to replace some of the rubber seals on the outside of a few window's. I have tried the trick taking one out and putting them in hot water to stretch them but they shrink back...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-26-2021, 02:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By steppinstone
Thanks for sharing your find I have the same...

Thanks for sharing your find I have the same chassis but haven't needed to replace mine yet
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-12-2021, 05:20 AM
Replies: 1,557
Views: 320,607
Posted By steppinstone
I've been following along on your progress I have...

I've been following along on your progress I have to say you have done a great job. Looking at the photo just wondering if the track is mounted out enough so the handle bars won't hit the back of...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-11-2021, 04:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,666
Posted By steppinstone
Well I was all set to drive it to my sister but...

Well I was all set to drive it to my sister but got a really good look at the tire's and said no way... they only have about 15000 on them and they are junk ... all dry rotted... So I went and...
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-08-2021, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,499
Posted By steppinstone
have you tried having someone turn the wheel...

have you tried having someone turn the wheel while your out front looking up at all the steering components and looking to see if it binding some where? Make sure all the fitting are all greased also...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-08-2021, 02:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By steppinstone
I had a similar issue with mine so I took the...

I had a similar issue with mine so I took the cover off and was looking for broken wire or something out of the ordinary. I grabbed the fan and it was stuck so I freed it up by turning it back and...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-05-2021, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By steppinstone
I have the same set up as yours on my 1988 ford...

I have the same set up as yours on my 1988 ford 460 .I think I would take them off like others have said and bring it to a hydraulic shop. I have to do the same thing for my power steering lines just...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-02-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,666
Posted By steppinstone
it's been a while sense I posted an update. Well...

it's been a while sense I posted an update. Well this weekend I was able to work on the coach and I repaired the brake lines and of coarse it blow out farther down the line and I have brakes now. I...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-31-2021, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,666
Posted By steppinstone
I figured I was going to have to bleed the system...

I figured I was going to have to bleed the system down because of contamination from sitting so long. I have ordered all new rubber lines waiting for them to come in . I will be using a vacuum...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-31-2021, 11:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 307
Posted By steppinstone
I figured someone might have had the numbers so I...

I figured someone might have had the numbers so I didn't have to take them apart . I guess I will be taking it apart and match them up Thanks for the input..
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-31-2021, 11:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By steppinstone
I had the same problem with mine when I purchased...

I had the same problem with mine when I purchased it was missing the cover but the back panel was fine. I ended up making a cover out of plexiglass if I get a chance I'll take a photo and show you...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-31-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 307
Posted By steppinstone
Fan Belts

Hello everyone, I have 2 projects going on here I have my 1988 rockwood class C.. w/a 460 efi and my currant 1988 gulf stream class A.. w/ a 460 carb. I have been able to locate the rockwood belts...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-28-2021, 04:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,666
Posted By steppinstone
I was able to get in there yesterday and do a...

I was able to get in there yesterday and do a little work on it.I had to replace the power steering belt as I snapped it when I first started it cause the a/c pully was seized I was able to free it...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-25-2021, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 889
Posted By steppinstone
that radiator should hold quite a few gallons so...

that radiator should hold quite a few gallons so keep pouring and make sure you get all the air out..
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-24-2021, 04:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 889
Posted By steppinstone
I would definitely change out the thermostat if...

I would definitely change out the thermostat if its not circulating and check the hoses they might be collapsing.
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-13-2021, 02:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,666
Posted By steppinstone
I went by yesterday on my way home from work and...

I went by yesterday on my way home from work and put them in . It took me about an hour because of the tight room restriction. After all the hail Marys flying got it all buttoned up. I turn the key...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-12-2021, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,666
Posted By steppinstone
Here is a couple of photos of the end caps

Here is a couple of photos of the end caps
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-11-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,666
Posted By steppinstone
Well today was an early day at work and I was...

Well today was an early day at work and I was able to swing in to the coach and remove the injector's. I just finished rebuilding them. I found that they were all stuck so with a little ball peen...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-08-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,666
Posted By steppinstone
Well the coach is 50 miles away and won't be able...

Well the coach is 50 miles away and won't be able to get there till weekend . So this morning I ordered a rebuild kit for them hopefully they will be in by then. I'll try to clean them up and get it...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-07-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,666
Posted By steppinstone
1988 v/8 460 efi

Hello everyone, I have a 1988 e-350 rockwood with a 460 efi thats been sitting for a while having trouble with starting it.I know it's a fuel issue both pumps are no good . I purchased both and...
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