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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-09-2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,855
Posted By oldkartracer
THANK YOU for the suggestion to contact the state...

THANK YOU for the suggestion to contact the state AG. :bow:

I contacted the Missouri AG right after you suggested it and within a week I got a call from someone at ford in Dearborn. Long...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-01-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,855
Posted By oldkartracer
The noise started abruptly. It was OK at the...

The noise started abruptly. It was OK at the previous campground. I drove it around for 3 days before I towed it 350 miles to St. Louis. As soon as I unloaded and went for a drive I knew something...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-21-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,855
Posted By oldkartracer
That should be June 2014. (Don't know how I...

That should be June 2014. (Don't know how I fat-fingered the date that badly:nonono:)
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-19-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,855
Posted By oldkartracer
I don't think you have anything to worry about. ...

I don't think you have anything to worry about. From what I have learned this failure is limited to C-Max's built before June 2913.

That's why I am especially PO'ed at Ford, knowing they are...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-15-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,855
Posted By oldkartracer
I have keyless entry and a start button, which...

I have keyless entry and a start button, which behaves differently than the key ignition.

Each morning that I am towing, I start the engine (in park of course) and allow it to run for a minute or...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-14-2016, 10:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,855
Posted By oldkartracer
C-Max flat tow Transmission failure

Has anyone experienced transmission issues with their Ford C-Max Hybrid?

My transmission had failed 2,000 miles from home. After a 300 mile day I unhooked to run around St. Louis for a few days...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-02-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By oldkartracer
I'm fine with driving with my lights on, I just...

I'm fine with driving with my lights on, I just don't know what the next trick that will be required is!! (It's not a bug, it's an "enhancement")

Tried rebooting by disconnecting all power, no...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-01-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By oldkartracer
No instruments except air pressure

No instruments except the 2 air pressure gauges work. When the engine is started, the air pressure builds normally, but the audible alarm never silences. If the headlights are turned on, all...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 07-12-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,374
Posted By oldkartracer
$160k sounds high. Make an offer, all they can do...

$160k sounds high. Make an offer, all they can do is say no! The best site I found for comparison shopping is www.PPLmotorhomes.com (https://www.PPLmotorhomes.com) - Take a look.

I bought my 2008...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 07-06-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,374
Posted By oldkartracer
Responses on this thread are about as rare as...

Responses on this thread are about as rare as sightings:)

Last one I ran across was at Cherry Hill campground (outside of DC and a great place) july 4th week 2013. It was a twin to my 2008.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-05-2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,503
Posted By oldkartracer
Nice install! I installed AF1 on my Ford...

Nice install!

I installed AF1 on my Ford Cmax hybrid couple of months ago and went through the same worries. Like you said, once I crawled under my coach with a light and the instruction sheet it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-26-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,082
Posted By oldkartracer
I use my Samsung tablet for my GPS and wanted to...

I use my Samsung tablet for my GPS and wanted to mount it on my dash. I found rammount.com. They have all kinds of nifty doo-dads with which you can assemble a custom mount for most anything. I...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 05-04-2014, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,977
Posted By oldkartracer
We have a 40B, but with the Cummins, so I can't...

We have a 40B, but with the Cummins, so I can't shed any light on the engine, but we love the coach. We're leaving in a few weeks for Alaska and all points west.

The only major problem so far is...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-04-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,217
Posted By oldkartracer
Have you checked to be sure the rear jacks really...

Have you checked to be sure the rear jacks really are FULLY retracted?

The cylinders are single acting, meaning that they are dependant on springs to retract. Compare the gap between the foot...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-21-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,787
Posted By oldkartracer
I just built a 1-1/4" receiver on the back of my...

I just built a 1-1/4" receiver on the back of my coach that is 24" above the existing hitch cross bar, inside of the rear grille. (Diesel pusher). My bike rack is one that carries the bikes by the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-20-2014, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,350
Posted By oldkartracer
Starting with the last hot outlet on the circuit,...

Starting with the last hot outlet on the circuit, pull the outlets out and check for power, making contact on the wires themselves with a multimeter or test light. You may find one pair hot and the...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-20-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,649
Posted By oldkartracer
Walmart has done more to improve the standard of...

Walmart has done more to improve the standard of living of people around the world by bringing more affordable products to the market place than all of the government assistance progrms.

How many...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 04-18-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,354
Posted By oldkartracer
I have a 2008 so I don't know if there are any...

I have a 2008 so I don't know if there are any similarities, but...

Mine has a 12v fuse panel and 120v breaker panel on the wall panel under the fridge.

The switch with the red light may be...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 04-18-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,418
Posted By oldkartracer
We have 2008 40B, which is the rear bath model...

We have 2008 40B, which is the rear bath model you're considering. I bought it 18 months ago with 16k miles and 70 hrs on the generator!

It seems to have all of the upgrades: 22 cf residential...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-14-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By oldkartracer
I would first check the voltage at the battery. ...

I would first check the voltage at the battery. Does it agree with the dash gage? Check it running and stopped.

If the dash gage is OK, I would look to the voltage regulator/alternator. I don't...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-27-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,540
Posted By oldkartracer
Carry some starter fluid with you. If it ever...

Carry some starter fluid with you. If it ever refuses to start again, give it a shot. If it tries to run you know it is fuel related, not ignition... Half way there!
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-27-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,540
Posted By oldkartracer
Carry some starter fluid with you. If it ever...

Carry some starter fluid with you. If it ever refuses to start again, give it a shot. If it tries to run you know it is fuel related, not ignition... Half way there!
Forum: Just Conversation 11-27-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,095
Posted By oldkartracer
The definition of whiskey that's "just right": ...

The definition of whiskey that's "just right":

If it was any better he wouldn't have given it to me...

If it was any worse I couldn't drink it!!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-12-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,295
Posted By oldkartracer
I put a TruCenter on our 42' DP this spring -...

I put a TruCenter on our 42' DP this spring - BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD!

My coach drove fine but would require constant (tiring) force on the wheel depending on wind and road crown. After a...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-12-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,129
Posted By oldkartracer
I had a driveway "paved" with ground asphalt (the...

I had a driveway "paved" with ground asphalt (the stuff they have when they mill a road surface for re-paving).

If there is a road project in your area, I would go for it. It was dumped and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-10-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,946
Posted By oldkartracer
Most any machine shop can make a block off plate...

Most any machine shop can make a block off plate using the housing from the existing pump. They will need to provide for 2 hose connections: 1 from the tank that will connect to the suction on your...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 11-01-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,845
Posted By oldkartracer
Thanks for all the great posts and information. ...

Thanks for all the great posts and information. I really like the "2 day rule" of staying ant any stop for more than an over-nighter.

We are really looking forward to our trip next spring, and...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-28-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,845
Posted By oldkartracer
Why Alaska with with a tour? My wife is...

Why Alaska with with a tour? My wife is concerned about safety, and I don't think I should travel through Canada with my "second amendment" security system. Looking at the tour websites seem to...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-28-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,845
Posted By oldkartracer
Why Alaska with with a tour? Mywife is concerned...

Why Alaska with with a tour? Mywife is concerned about safety, and I don't think I should travel through Canada with my "second amendment" security system.

Yeah, my 2-3 month time frame seems...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-27-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,845
Posted By oldkartracer
How much planning for an extended trip?

We’re beginning to think about an extended trip next year - 2-3 months (maybe more). I am wondering how much you guys plan, and how much you wing it?

We have had our 42" DP for about a year, and...
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