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Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum Today, 09:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,577
Posted By ga traveler
I knew the part number for his belt because I...

I knew the part number for his belt because I have the same chassis as he has.
I don’t know your part number but you want the continental OE technology ELITE poly v belt with quite channel...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-17-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,577
Posted By ga traveler
O boy here we go. You are already stressing and...

O boy here we go. You are already stressing and now you say the belt squeals when your transmission shifts. There should never be a shift so hard that the belt squeals. Ford has a TSB out on your...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-15-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,577
Posted By ga traveler
What is going on? I just looked on Amazon and...

What is going on? I just looked on Amazon and autozone. Both have the belt in stock. I can’t figure out your problem.
Go to Amazon. Type in continental belt. They have it for 37.00 dollars
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-13-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,577
Posted By ga traveler
It is not a gator back. It has cross cuts on the...

It is not a gator back. It has cross cuts on the ribbed side to keep the belt quiet.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-13-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,577
Posted By ga traveler
As a retired rv service manager, I would highly...

As a retired rv service manager, I would highly recommend the continental poly v belt. It is cross cut to stop the chirping so many owners experience. The part number for your coach 4081102.
I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-23-2024, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By ga traveler
Thirty years ago Onan used 1800 rpm direct drive...

Thirty years ago Onan used 1800 rpm direct drive generators. I have run into this a couple of times where the generator had a varmit screen over the cooling outlet and it rusted through and rubbed...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-09-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 794
Posted By ga traveler
I keep hearing these horror stories about modern...

I keep hearing these horror stories about modern fuel but I have NEVER had a problem. My wife and I are in our eighties. Because of health problems we go over a year without a trip in our motorhome....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-18-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 954
Posted By ga traveler
I’m almost positive this is squirrel damage. The...

I’m almost positive this is squirrel damage. The fabric is damaged at regular intervals because it was rolled up and was eaten in a straight line. It was for sure some type of animal.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 12-10-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By ga traveler
A corner bath usually has a corner bed. A corner...

A corner bath usually has a corner bed. A corner bed has two big problems. 1 is the bed is hard make up. 2 is the person next to the wall is blocked off from the heat and air by the person on the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-09-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By ga traveler
Read the discription folks. It is a wander lodge....

Read the discription folks. It is a wander lodge. Diesel tank in front. B
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-29-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 614
Posted By ga traveler
It looks like ear bud earphones

It looks like ear bud earphones
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-25-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,137
Posted By ga traveler
I tow a Honda crv and have been for two years....

I tow a Honda crv and have been for two years. Before that I towed honda civics. The only thing is Hondas have to be towed at 65 mph or less. Go over 65 and you WILL be buying a new transmission!
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-24-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,307
Posted By ga traveler
We live in Georgia. Three times we have toured...

We live in Georgia. Three times we have toured the west. I couldn’t believe the cruise America motorhomes we saw out there. The one thing I noticed was they were always flying by me. These people are...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-24-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,175
Posted By ga traveler
Need more info. Does it turn over but not start?...

Need more info. Does it turn over but not start? Does it just click and not turn over? Does it just do nothing when the starter button is pushed? I used to tell my customers. The success of your...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-21-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 394
Posted By ga traveler
If the seal starts to fail, you will see rust...

If the seal starts to fail, you will see rust flaking into the storage compartment.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-20-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 394
Posted By ga traveler
We were a Fleetwood dealership. You are correct...

We were a Fleetwood dealership. You are correct in that the screw line belting is sealed when installed. You will find some Fleetwoods with the cover trim sealed, but that was done by an owner or...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-20-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By ga traveler
As a service manager for 15 years, I have been...

As a service manager for 15 years, I have been asked about this dozens and dozens of times. This is a modification of the original design. It is on every f53 in 1999 era. Ford made a change and it...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-08-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,264
Posted By ga traveler
The bad news is: if it is heating on both heating...

The bad news is: if it is heating on both heating system, the system is working. The problem is a stopped up expansion valve. A new cooling unit is in order. I would recommend an Amish unit.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-30-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,221
Posted By ga traveler
Bought my first class A motorhome in 1974. Have...

Bought my first class A motorhome in 1974. Have had 5 total. All had spares. Would not leave home without one. Last blowout, I was back on the road in 31 minutes.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-29-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By ga traveler
The idea is to start the less used season with...

The idea is to start the less used season with fresh oil that has no acid to etch the bearings while sitting.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-27-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 884
Posted By ga traveler
I doubt that your brakes are worn out. I redid...

I doubt that your brakes are worn out. I redid mine at seventeen years. They still had lots of pad, after three trips out west over the Rockies, but I felt them sticking at times. A good cleaning and...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-15-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 825
Posted By ga traveler
Try silicone or the Boeing bioshield t9. WD40 is...

Try silicone or the Boeing bioshield t9. WD40 is not very slick. Boeing T9 might just cure your problem. Follow the directions on the can.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-14-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 825
Posted By ga traveler
What did you use to lube the shaft?

What did you use to lube the shaft?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-13-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 825
Posted By ga traveler
The good news is: the spring is easily changed....

The good news is: the spring is easily changed. Just loosen the bolt that holds the spring in position and the spring will fall off. Springs are readily available. Have you tried lubricating the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-09-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,699
Posted By ga traveler
What about the over twenty plus years of age....

What about the over twenty plus years of age. With the motorhome mostly sitting unused. That is a long time for rubber seals to deteriorate.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-20-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 307
Posted By ga traveler
We were a Fleetwood dealership. I have worked on...

We were a Fleetwood dealership. I have worked on many, many pace arrows. The official advice was to have the engine running while operating the jacks. That is just to make sure the jacks will work if...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-10-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 295
Posted By ga traveler
The others have already answered your question,...

The others have already answered your question, but I will expand on it slightly. Ford uses an engine driven pump for steering and brake assist. If the engine dies you have no brake and steering...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-05-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By ga traveler
Go on google. Google 4r100 transmission cooler...

Go on google. Google 4r100 transmission cooler bypass line. The kit will come up with two 90 deg fittings $35.00
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-03-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By ga traveler
I replaced mine with a kit from summit racing. Do...

I replaced mine with a kit from summit racing. Do not block them off. There is a ford engineer that says never block off the line. He says the line is in case the cooler gets clogged, the line will...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-03-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By ga traveler
As I said we were a Fleetwood dealership. This...

As I said we were a Fleetwood dealership. This was common to Fleetwood motor homes. The problem was the tag fill line did not go directly into the tank. If it had gone into the tank at the rear there...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-02-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By ga traveler
We were a Fleetwood dealer. Many times I ran into...

We were a Fleetwood dealer. Many times I ran into this problem with customers. The easiest cure is to make sure you pull into a station with the motorhome going down in front and down to the left. If...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-01-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,025
Posted By ga traveler
Boy can I relate to you! I am 83 years old. I had...

Boy can I relate to you! I am 83 years old. I had Covid last thanksgiving. Still suffering from the after effects. Also have after effects of shingles. Did I mention I also have two bad disc in my...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-31-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,881
Posted By ga traveler
Although keys were not the issue this time, it is...

Although keys were not the issue this time, it is a good time to remind everyone to keep spare keys hidden on your rig. I always advised all my customers to hide a set of keys somewhere on the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-30-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 657
Posted By ga traveler
The salesman switch still leaves a draw on the...

The salesman switch still leaves a draw on the chassis battery. The only way to stop this is to disconnect the negative ground wire. The battery is kept on to keep memory in the engine computer. If...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-29-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2,406
Views: 1,645,178
Posted By ga traveler
We ran into this several times at our dealership....

We ran into this several times at our dealership. To remedy this we took the old carpet, turned it upside down and glued it to the bottom of the slide out.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-27-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 335
Posted By ga traveler
I agree except with the statement any good glass...

I agree except with the statement any good glass company can reset this. Our dealership used various glass companies. They all start out with the statement “we are not liable for any glass breakage...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-26-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,895
Posted By ga traveler
The experts I spoke with were at the dealer show...

The experts I spoke with were at the dealer show in Louisville. They were from the tire manufacturers themselves. These were the designers and engineers who developed the tires. Every one of them...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-25-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 499
Posted By ga traveler
As other poster said, make sure the generator...

As other poster said, make sure the generator tank has lp in it. The other thing I found when this happens is the lp regulator failed or the vent for the regulator was stopped up by dirt dobbers.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-25-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 750
Posted By ga traveler
Look carefully on the lens and you will see a DOT...

Look carefully on the lens and you will see a DOT number molded into the lens. You can order a new one with that number.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-22-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,226
Posted By ga traveler
I started driving in 1954. Back then there was...

I started driving in 1954. Back then there was one state that had a great idea. The yellow light would start blinking 10 seconds before the light changed to red. I guess they lost to much money with...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-21-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,077
Posted By ga traveler
Almost for sure this is the height sensing valve....

Almost for sure this is the height sensing valve. I have done several in my years as service manager. This a very easy fix, but it can be very dangerous if you get careless. If you aren’t careful...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 974
Posted By ga traveler
I fully agree. This would be an easy fix.

I fully agree. This would be an easy fix.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-14-2023, 08:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By ga traveler
My bad! I just reread his complaint. I missed the...

My bad! I just reread his complaint. I missed the ac part. I still believe he has two separate problems. The gfi should reset if it has power.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-14-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By ga traveler
These are the gfi that I was talking about....

These are the gfi that I was talking about. Replace them and I think you will fix your problem. If you temporarily jumper these wires together i am sure you will find your outlet will have power.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-13-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By ga traveler
If it has an inverter, check that. Next would be...

If it has an inverter, check that. Next would be to check for an outlet in the bathroom and also in the basement with a ground fault interrupter built into a outlet.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-13-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By ga traveler
The ground for the jacks is through the parking...

The ground for the jacks is through the parking brake switch. When you push the emergency brake on, the panel goes to ground and the panel works. Ground this wire and see if the panel works.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-10-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By ga traveler
When troubleshooting 120 volt problems on a rv...

When troubleshooting 120 volt problems on a rv refrigerator, I always started by plugging a hairdryer into the outlet.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-06-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,699
Posted By ga traveler
As a service manager for a rv dealership for 15...

As a service manager for a rv dealership for 15 years and a rv owner since 1968, I feel qualified to give advice on motorhomes. First, you should replace the water pump. Water pumps are much, much...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-03-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By ga traveler
As a service manager for 15 years I have...

As a service manager for 15 years I have installed many, many batteries.
Looking at yours, there are several odd things. First, the battery on the left was the chassis battery. It is no longer...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-24-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 357
Posted By ga traveler
This sounds like a classic example of a bad...

This sounds like a classic example of a bad solder joint. When it heats and expands it connects. When it cools it retracts and breaks the connection.
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