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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-24-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,867
Posted By Audrey & John
We had a problem with the brakes overheating...

We had a problem with the brakes overheating which was caused by the brake pedal not returning all the way after removing foot pressure. The pivot that redirects the pedal force to the master...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-06-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 276,115
Posted By Audrey & John
FWIW - If you raise the jacks to their full...

FWIW - If you raise the jacks to their full extension, they may leak some hydraulic fluid and it pools in the jack pad. I ran into this once in an extreme leveling situation.

Audrey
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-05-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,080
Posted By Audrey & John
Here is a link to the builder's web page for...

Here is a link to the builder's web page for Retama Village (https://www.esperanzahomestx.com/communities/retama-village).

The three Casitas are base models. The courtyard can be six feet wider...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-03-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,451
Posted By Audrey & John
We have some of the "popcorn", but it's hard. We...

We have some of the "popcorn", but it's hard. We think it's a result of a small leak we had in the passenger side big window since forever. The leak is now fixed. We finally found the leak in the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-03-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,080
Posted By Audrey & John
You got it! (Retama Village) When we saw that...

You got it! (Retama Village) When we saw that they were building "houses" like these last year, we decided we needed one too.

Audrey
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-03-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,080
Posted By Audrey & John
New Parking Pad for our Alpine

Hi Folks:

We haven't posted for a while, because we've been real busy (and you'll see why in a moment). John has been monitoring the forum.

I thought you all might get a kick out of our new...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-19-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,533
Posted By Audrey & John
We also want to express our gratitude to Engineer...

We also want to express our gratitude to Engineer Mike. We are so grateful for identification, notification (thanks also the Wayne Routhier for this), and a great solution for the steering box...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-04-2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 50,035
Posted By Audrey & John
We had Mike's kit installed at Buddy Gregg north...

We had Mike's kit installed at Buddy Gregg north of Dallas TX. John posted about it in the "sticky" thread about the kit: https://www.irv2.com/forums/showpost.php?p=563454&postcount=26 . They did a...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-04-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 276,115
Posted By Audrey & John
We had Buddy Gregg Motor Homes in Lewisville TX...

We had Buddy Gregg Motor Homes in Lewisville TX install Mike's Steering Bracket Upgrade Kit for steering box. The service writer was JP. It was their service department's first installation of...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-31-2009, 07:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,745
Posted By Audrey & John
I didn't know the exact answer to your question...

I didn't know the exact answer to your question David, although we've never worried about it as we don't normally keep the hydro-hot diesel running overnight unless it's going to be in the 20s or...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-29-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,736
Posted By Audrey & John
Thanks for posting Dave. Neither John nor i...

Thanks for posting Dave. Neither John nor i remembered about the steering box.

Audrey
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-29-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,736
Posted By Audrey & John
We were at Red Bay a couple of months ago and got...

We were at Red Bay a couple of months ago and got a good look at the bare (no house) Powerglide chassis in a couple of different lengths including the shortest ~36 ft. We were disappointed about a...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-26-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Posted By Audrey & John
Yeah - Google doesn't even bother to correct the...

Yeah - Google doesn't even bother to correct the spelling!

Audrey
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-26-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Posted By Audrey & John
Hmmm - I thought we had Tuscan Maple? Does...

Hmmm - I thought we had Tuscan Maple?

Does maple grow in Tuscon, AZ? Then again, does it in Tuscany? Sorry, couldn't resist.

Hey - thanks for the tip on the stain - who knows when we'll need...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-20-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,031
Posted By Audrey & John
Oops. I see now that our coach has the standard...

Oops. I see now that our coach has the standard Oil-Lubricated Wheel Bearings on axle model MFS-13-144A. The optional unitized hub, seal and bearing assembly would be on axle model MFS-13-144D.
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-19-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By Audrey & John
Yes. Looking at the wear pattern on our old...

Yes. Looking at the wear pattern on our old front tires - it would have been good to do this at 2 to 2.5 years.

We got our front end aligned when we bought our new tires. It was a commercial...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-19-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,031
Posted By Audrey & John
John is convinced our wheel bearings are...

John is convinced our wheel bearings are completely sealed and don't require lube. Is he wrong? 2006 Alpine Ltd.

Audrey
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-19-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,336
Posted By Audrey & John
After so many states with 55mph speed limits for...

After so many states with 55mph speed limits for trucks and/or trailers/RVs, I have gotten used to that speed. It certainly pays off in fuel efficiency.

We bought new tires a few months ago. I...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-19-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,435
Posted By Audrey & John
We had a foot of snow on top of the roof at one...

We had a foot of snow on top of the roof at one point, and John climbed up swept it all off.

https://www.rosford.com/images/Snow-on-motorhome.jpg

https://www.rosford.com/images/snow-on-roof.jpg
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-19-2009, 09:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,435
Posted By Audrey & John
Oh - I think every RVer has had the "oops - the...

Oh - I think every RVer has had the "oops - the sewer hose got away from me!" experience at least once. Maybe not the first time - but at some point!

It's a little easier if you experience that...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-19-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,435
Posted By Audrey & John
We have a red P that lights up with the parking...

We have a red P that lights up with the parking brake is pushed in - in the display with other things like the seatbelt light.

I know some people have not had their parking brake hold on inclines,...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-18-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 50,035
Posted By Audrey & John
I was thinking that a chassis shop such as...

I was thinking that a chassis shop such as Redlands or an RV service shop such as Buddy Gregg Motor Homes would have a heavy duty impact wrench that could remove the huck bolts using an anti-spin...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-17-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 50,035
Posted By Audrey & John
Can't you remove the huck bolts using a large...

Can't you remove the huck bolts using a large impact wrench?

John
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-17-2009, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,783
Posted By Audrey & John
Call a truck service place - they know how to...

Call a truck service place - they know how to test ABS sensors. We had the light go on after our recent brake fiasco. They (TAG Truck Center in Tupelo, MS) found one of the sensors had popped out...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-17-2009, 08:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,435
Posted By Audrey & John
Well that is what matters - being involved and...

Well that is what matters - being involved and double checking. John does the wrestling with the tow bar while I hold the keys to unlock the pins and hand him some of the connecting parts - kind of...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-16-2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,435
Posted By Audrey & John
Hmmm - your Co-Pilot is getting off too easy! We...

Hmmm - your Co-Pilot is getting off too easy! We both do the toad connecting and disconnecting as a team as it goes so much faster that way. So that means we are both checking things.

Audrey...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-16-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,435
Posted By Audrey & John
Always be sure your toad has parking break pulled...

Always be sure your toad has parking break pulled before disconnecting it from the motorhome.

An RVer friend told us a story about a couple coming into their campground and disconnecting their car...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-16-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,435
Posted By Audrey & John
You were really lucky with this one! Someone...

You were really lucky with this one!

Someone reported years ago on this forum about having left their flush hose connected to the black tank, faucet off. While they were out, the RV park...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-16-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,648
Posted By Audrey & John
We treat our roof as if it were a boat, and treat...

We treat our roof as if it were a boat, and treat the fiberglass and the plastic with a UV protectant annually. We also treat the slide toppers as they seem to be vulnerable to UV exposure. We had...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-16-2009, 08:27 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 50,035
Posted By Audrey & John
42,261 miles

42,261 miles
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-15-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 50,035
Posted By Audrey & John
Our coach has this crack in the paint at the top...

Our coach has this crack in the paint at the top trailing bend in the steering gear bracket.
We want to get the Steering Bracket Upgrade Kit installed by a shop which has some experience with the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-10-2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,388
Posted By Audrey & John
We got the part Thursday, and our brake caliper...

We got the part Thursday, and our brake caliper replacement was successful. Yay! We've driven 600+ miles since and things look fine.

Meritor part # 60450468001 was correct for our Front-Left...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-06-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,388
Posted By Audrey & John
Getting this part has been a bear. Meritor will...

Getting this part has been a bear. Meritor will not sell it directly to our service facility (MHC Kenworth in Little Rock, AR which is an authorized Meritor service facility) because this part is...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-06-2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,388
Posted By Audrey & John
It looks like Western RV must have bought the...

It looks like Western RV must have bought the brakes through a Ford dealer. Anyone have any idea who it was?

Audrey
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-06-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,388
Posted By Audrey & John
Meritor Four-Piston Quadraulic Disc Brake Caliper...

Meritor Four-Piston Quadraulic Disc Brake Caliper Assemblies use on the 2006 Alpine Coach Limited

60450468001 Front-Left Caliper Assy
60450469001 Front-Right Caliper Assy

These parts are...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-05-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,388
Posted By Audrey & John
Look through the holes in the front wheels at the...

Look through the holes in the front wheels at the caliper housing. The Meritor Four-Piston Quadraulic Caliper has "Meritor" cast in the metal.

John
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-05-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,388
Posted By Audrey & John
Part Number for Meritor 4-piston Disc Brake Caliper?

We're having trouble finding the part number for the Meritor Four-piston Quadraulic Disk Brake Caliper.

We got the maintenance manual from the tech library, but it doesn't seem to list part...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-23-2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,704
Posted By Audrey & John
About the Tire Temps

Our first clue that we had an issue was getting somewhat higher than normal readings on the tire temperatures of our rear axle inner duals. Sometimes there was more than a 40 degree spread between...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-22-2009, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,704
Posted By Audrey & John
The pivot arm pivots on this inner cylinder. ...

The pivot arm pivots on this inner cylinder. There is a plastic cylinder shim about an inch long between the pivot arm the the inner cylinder. This is where the rust formed and has been polished...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-22-2009, 08:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,704
Posted By Audrey & John
Be sure to look for corrosion. They cleaned ours...

Be sure to look for corrosion. They cleaned ours up quite a bit.

Audrey
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-21-2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,704
Posted By Audrey & John
What can I say! It's been three years since that...

What can I say! It's been three years since that informative Cedar41 post, and I forgot all about trying to pull up on the brake pedal!

Here are some pictures of our adventure today -

The big...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-21-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,704
Posted By Audrey & John
Problem solved: The brake pedal was not returning...

Problem solved: The brake pedal was not returning all the way up due to rust on the brake pivot arm in front of the bulkhead.

Coach Net decided to have the coach loaded on a low trailer for the 20...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-20-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,704
Posted By Audrey & John
Brakes Overheat and Fail

Audrey had driven for about an hour when we noticed the rear axle inside tires had gotten really hot and weren't cooling off. Audrey decided to check the brake and it had dropped almost at the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-07-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,982
Posted By Audrey & John
Our Alpine Coach was delivered from the factory...

Our Alpine Coach was delivered from the factory to the dealer on April 22, 2005, the 17th week of 2005. The oldest date code on the tires was 23rd week of 2004. The tires were 46 weeks old on...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-05-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,096
Posted By Audrey & John
Yes. Aquahot recommends running the diesel once...

Yes. Aquahot recommends running the diesel once a month for a single cycle. That's what we do in the non-winter months.

Audrey
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-05-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,298
Posted By Audrey & John
Left Rear and Differential ...

Left Rear and Differential
https://www.rosford.com/AlpineCoach2006/images/090826_MG_07240.jpghttps://www.rosford.com/AlpineCoach2006/images/090826_MG_07238.jpg
I checked our brake lines and found the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-19-2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,585
Posted By Audrey & John
Drilling a Hole in the Karadon Counter Top to...

Drilling a Hole in the Karadon Counter Top to Install a Filtered Water Faucet

I carefully measured and marked the location for the new faucet on the counter top, drilled a faucet mounting hole,...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-19-2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,585
Posted By Audrey & John
Drilling a Hole in the Karadon Counter Top to...

Drilling a Hole in the Karadon Counter Top to Install a Filtered Water Faucet

I carefully measured and marked the location for the new faucet on the counter top, drilled a faucet mounting hole,...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-07-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,448
Posted By Audrey & John
Not sure if this is the problem but here is a fix...

Not sure if this is the problem but here is a fix I posted a while back:
Saga of Toad Tail Light (https://www.irv2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5222)

John
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-04-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,137
Posted By Audrey & John
I am perfectly content to push the CANCEL button...

I am perfectly content to push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel to engage the exhaust brake when occasionally needed and RES to resume cruise control.

Audrey
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