Dallas Area RV Repair (Ford V10) recommendation

[cb1000rider]

We've got an 05 Class-C 31'. Jayco.
Went to start it up this morning and it cranked well, but wouldn't start.
Pulled the inlet off of the fuel filter, cranked it. No fuel pressure.
Checked the fuel pressure relay. (No obvious fuse to the fuel pump).
It's in a safe place, but it's Sunday and I'll need to have it towed...

The question is: Where should I take it? Recommendation? Fuel pump is a drop-the-tank job...

[Mnflyboy]

Go underneath and bang on the tank with a block of wood or something like that. Worked for me last year.

Jaye

[cb1000rider]

Tried it... :-)
Appreciate the advice though.

[Garrette]

Originally Posted by cb1000rider

We've got an 05 Class-C 31'. Jayco.
Went to start it up this morning and it cranked well, but wouldn't start.
Pulled the inlet off of the fuel filter, cranked it. No fuel pressure.
Checked the fuel pressure relay. (No obvious fuse to the fuel pump).
It's in a safe place, but it's Sunday and I'll need to have it towed...

The question is: Where should I take it? Recommendation? Fuel pump is a drop-the-tank job...

Ford dealer or reputable repair shop. Either fuse is blown, or fuel pump cartage needs to be replaced.

[H. Miller]

www.rvservicereviews.com

[Garrette]

Originally Posted by H. Miller

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Now that is a good site. Thank you for sharing.

[dan-nickie]

Westway Ford in Grapevine advertise a lot that they do RV repair. I haven't used them personally, but it should be worth checking out. Good luck.

[cb1000rider]

Thanks guys..
Westway advertises a lot on the internet with the keyword "RV".
They opened the latest (9am) of any local Ford dealer. I did get a call back from them, they told me 2-3 days before they could look at it.
It's at 5-Star Ford in Lewisville (formally Ford Country).
It was a bit of a boondoggle getting someone to tow it. 1 wrecker couldn't handle a slight lip from the lot to the road, a second wrecker couldn't get to it till 12:30... Finally got it towed out around 11am.

They towed it via lifting on the rear hitch, which caused me some concern as I know that it puts a ton of weight on the frame extension. I asked, they said they do it that way all the time...

I do have some tools. I bought an Alldata subscription for it and went through it last night. For those that are interested via future searches:

Fuse -> Fuel Pump Relay -> Inertia Switch -> FPDM (Fuel Pump Driver Module) -> Fuel pump

On our 2005:
1) Fuse was a 20A fuse located under the hood in the power distribution center.
2) Relay was in the same location. Its a common relay (same for horn) so you can swap them.
3) Inertia switch is the passenger side kick panel. You need to remove the kick panel to get to it.
4) FPDM is on the drivers side frame rail, 2' behind the fuel filter

Tach pulse should be checked - Tach should move when cranking. If not, suspect crank sensor (requires moving the AC compressor).

I have 12v out of the FPDM. It's either a bad fuel pump or bad ground at the FPDM. We have absolutely no fuel pressure. I couldn't find a schrader valve on the fuel rail so I pulled the inlet to the fuel filter (requires a special tool) - no fuel when ignition goes on or while cranking.

ETA is tomorrow per dealer.. EST: $1000 for a new pump.

[JohnBoyToo]

Aw man, sorry to hear busting up your rv trip !!!!

but glad u didn't go to westway....

[eddieelk]

You have my sympathies. I had my 34' Pace Arrow towed twice in Ashville NC. The first guy lifted the front end and started to leave, when I told him he had to drop the driveshaft. He called his boss, who agreed with me. Then when we arrived at the dealer, he had to replace the shaft. I would check my manuals on your unit. I don't think you would lift the unit from the rear hitch, because that would put a lot of stress on the rear frame extensions. JMHO. Eddie Elk.