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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-15-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
American Coach: love my 92 american eagle
Views: 340
Posted By rhanson5911
Smile love my 92 american eagle

I bought this ole gal 6 years ago. I have been full time RVer for 5 years now and I boondock 90% of the time. I've done some restoration work inside and out.
This thing is built like a tank. And...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,381
Posted By rhanson5911
Longer rigs can be intimidating especially if...

Longer rigs can be intimidating especially if you're not use to driving them. I have had a couple of incidents where I was too long to get into or the road too narrow to go down. Yellowstone and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,472
Posted By rhanson5911
29 year old coach

I have had some parks ask me what year my coach was. I told them it was a restored 30 year old coach. They asked for photos. I sent them photos and they said it was OK to come in.
Most parks...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,829
Posted By rhanson5911
Electric Blanket on Inverter

I reviewed some posts dating back to 2014 where people were having problems burning up their electrical control unit on their electric blankets when using an inverter.

My first question is: Is it...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-29-2020, 09:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,122
Posted By rhanson5911
bent pads

My 92 had the pads bent on both sides of the ram, mostly from pushing the 4x4s into soft ground.
You can straighten them if you have a 30 ton or bigger bottle jack.
I took a heavy piece of steel...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-18-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 20
Pace Arrow: Fleetwood paint codes
Views: 5,835
Posted By rhanson5911
Paint codes

I have been a painter for many years. The easiest way to take care of this is to go your local body shop and have them shoot it with their paint match gun. The gun will read the paint properties...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-11-2020, 03:02 AM
Replies: 24
American Coach: New paint etc
Views: 2,883
Posted By rhanson5911
My coach was built in June of 1991 and sold for...

My coach was built in June of 1991 and sold for $202K. I am the 3rd owner and I love this old coach. I ran across a couple of 92's and it is pretty cool to see the changes that were made. I think...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-10-2020, 06:22 AM
Replies: 24
American Coach: New paint etc
Views: 2,883
Posted By rhanson5911
Pac brake

A little history on my unit. According to Fleetwood my MH is an early model unit that was built in 1991. Although it has American Eagle logos on it and registered as an American Eagle, it is...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-08-2020, 10:47 PM
Replies: 24
American Coach: New paint etc
Views: 2,883
Posted By rhanson5911
I will be calling Pac brake on Monday to cross...

I will be calling Pac brake on Monday to cross reference the part numbers you sent me Chuck. Those appear to be old numbers and are not listed or I couldn't find them on the pac brake web site.
A...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-08-2020, 04:49 AM
Replies: 24
American Coach: New paint etc
Views: 2,883
Posted By rhanson5911
Thanx Chuck for the PDF file.

Thanx Chuck for the PDF file.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-07-2020, 11:17 PM
Replies: 24
American Coach: New paint etc
Views: 2,883
Posted By rhanson5911
Thanx David I would appreciate it. It is my...

Thanx David I would appreciate it.
It is my understanding that mechanically 92 thru 99 were the same with only a few chassis and transmission modifications
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-07-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,549
Posted By rhanson5911
tires

Michelins aren't worth the money. Yes they do ride a little nicer but for the cost and how long they last your money ahead by buying another brand.
I'm sure your going to get mixed responses on...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-07-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 24
American Coach: New paint etc
Views: 2,883
Posted By rhanson5911
I called Spartan. They said when my coach was...

I called Spartan. They said when my coach was built the pac brake was an option and this chassis was ordered without one. I also called cummins and they cannot find any information on this old of a...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-05-2020, 01:27 AM
Replies: 24
American Coach: New paint etc
Views: 2,883
Posted By rhanson5911
Chuck, It may have come with a Pac brake, but...

Chuck,
It may have come with a Pac brake, but I'm thinking it gave the PO trouble so instead of replacing he removed it. There is not one on this unit
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-04-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 24
American Coach: New paint etc
Views: 2,883
Posted By rhanson5911
Thanks for the compliments guys. Now comes the...

Thanks for the compliments guys.
Now comes the clean up stage, polishings bumpers and wheels, then repairing the engine grille that was damaged when I got hit in the rear end by a drunk driver.
I...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-30-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 24
American Coach: New paint etc
Views: 2,883
Posted By rhanson5911
New paint etc

I finally did it. Took my 92 bird into my buddys shop and after a month and a half I got to roll it out with a new paint job. I also fixed a couple of electrical issues and replaced the old nasty...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-30-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
American Coach: High Hats
Views: 777
Posted By rhanson5911
Thanks for the information. I ordered a set from...

Thanks for the information. I ordered a set from Big rig chrome shop.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-15-2019, 04:59 AM
Replies: 2
American Coach: High Hats
Views: 777
Posted By rhanson5911
High Hats

I have been looking for new or good used chrome high hats for my 1992 American Eagle. These are the rear axle covers for the [U]old style bud wheel.
I've searched several salvage yards and bus...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-22-2018, 04:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,894
Posted By rhanson5911
refueling

I NEVER stop at flying J or Pilot. When fuel down the road fuel is 30 to 40 cents a gallon cheaper. When putting on 150 gallon that makes a huge difference. Call me cheap but so far in the past...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-22-2018, 03:44 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 26,487
Posted By rhanson5911
service

I do my own maintenance when I am home. However, out on the road is a different story. I stopped by a Rush Truck Center in Pharr Texas last week for service. I called first and got a quote. No...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-21-2018, 08:21 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,140
Posted By rhanson5911
rv license

I can't believe we have beat this issue to death many times.
And really comparing window tint to drivers license.
Come on people did we loose track of common sense.
Research the laws for your...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-12-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,911
Posted By rhanson5911
propane on gas buddy

Yes gas buddy does list propane stations on their app. When you open the app and select stations near you you have to swipe the page to the left and under amenities you can tap on the propane icon...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-12-2018, 03:12 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,140
Posted By rhanson5911
license

As stated in the above each state is different. Myself I have a CDL with doubles and triples endorsement. I kept my CDL because in some states the RV length laws are different and if your pulling a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-12-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 570,398
Posted By rhanson5911
here is my older rig

https://C:\Users\Ron\DesktopI just found this thread and there are some amazing units on here. This is my 1992 American Eagle with a 20' Cargo Craft trailer. With the longer tongue I am at 62'.
I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-09-2018, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,037
Posted By rhanson5911
I have had many vehicles with loose steering as...

I have had many vehicles with loose steering as well as semi tucks. I have always adjusted the steering box to take the play out of them. You do have to be careful not to over tighten the adjuster....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-09-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,087
Posted By rhanson5911
Norcold refrigerator door seal fix

I am a DYI kinda guy and as most of you know if you have a Norcold refer you are screwed when the door seal goes bad, or gets hard from age unless to buy a $350 door.
Well I thought there had to be...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-31-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 778
Posted By rhanson5911
washer pump

My buddy took pictures of the pump and just sent them to me so i thought i would pass them on.
Top picture is the rear housing of the pump with the drain connector and the nipple.
next picture was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-31-2018, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 778
Posted By rhanson5911
pump picture

My buddy took pictures of the pump and just sent them to me, so I thought I would ass them along.
I hope this works with the picture. I have never added one before.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-30-2018, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 778
Posted By rhanson5911
Let me see if I can explain it without writing...

Let me see if I can explain it without writing and book on it. lol.
My washer is Kiraba, It is Italian made and came with the coach in 1992. I know it's an oldie but it works perfect. The pump is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-30-2018, 05:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By rhanson5911
I would like to get rid of the trailer, however,...

I would like to get rid of the trailer, however, that is where I have all of my equipment and tools to fix any breakdowns I may have. If I stored them in the basement i would be over weight on my...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-29-2018, 03:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 778
Posted By rhanson5911
Washer/dryer combo fix

My washer pump quit working in the middle of a rinse cycle last week. Naturally the washer was obsolete and no pumps were available.
However, with a little research and some off the wall thinking I...
Forum: Solo RV'ers 10-29-2018, 02:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,414
Posted By rhanson5911
I have been divorced for 15 years and I love solo...

I have been divorced for 15 years and I love solo RVing. Just me and my little pup. I meet a lot of nice folks inm y travels. I may be an exception to the rule because I love to cook. I never...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-27-2018, 11:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By rhanson5911
My kids are spread throughout the country and so...

My kids are spread throughout the country and so most of the states I went through were on the way to to their places.
I am finding it hard to get into state parks and COE parks because they do not...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-27-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By rhanson5911
Full Timer

I don’t like reading long posts so am going to keep this short. I am starting on my 2nd year of full time RVing. I absolutely LOVE it. I purchased an older MH and trailer for my car. So far I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-05-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 898
Posted By rhanson5911
Salvage Yards

Is it just me or are the RV salvage yard people jerks. Each one I talked to had a real attitude, like I was taking up thieir valuable time by asking for some parts
I have been to Arizona Salvage...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-28-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 510,585
Posted By rhanson5911
debs contact info

Debbie is whizz at these older RV's and I found out how to get n touch with her.
She has her own web site, askrvdebbie.com and her number is 419-513-0269.
She has several options for tech support...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-20-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,133
Posted By rhanson5911
ladder

I carry a 16' extension ladder. However, I also pull an enclosed trailer with my car inside. So my ladder is attached to the wall of my trailer and out of sight. Don't want to look like the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-11-2018, 05:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,192
Posted By rhanson5911
welcome newbee

Welcome to the forum.
I think it would be great if we could get a rally going with people who have the older model (1992 thru 1997) American Eagle Motor homes and compare notes and up grades.
A...
Forum: Texas Boomers 03-23-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,329
Posted By rhanson5911
reserved my spot

I will be arriving the 5th leaving the 8th.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-24-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 510,585
Posted By rhanson5911
restoring

I bought my 92 in the spring of 2017 from a guy who had it partially restored. Then he found out he could not see well enough to drive it. I have been finishing the restoration since spring.
The...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-23-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,192
Posted By rhanson5911
1992 American Eagle 38j

I bought a 1992 American Eagle a while back and was wondering how many of these are still out there. I would love to here from any one that has one.
I am in the process of restoring it and have...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-23-2018, 03:34 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 510,585
Posted By rhanson5911
my Eagle

I was wondering how may of these ole gals are left out there,
I bought a 1992 American Eagle and have it almost fully restored. I think they are grand looking old coaches. I sure love mine
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-29-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,689
Posted By rhanson5911
yes to fiberglass

I agree with the posts that fiber glassing is the ONLY way to.
The important thing is to get the area sealed before you get water damage
It all boils down to how good of a job do you want, and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-04-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Posted By rhanson5911
estimates

Thanks for all of your answers. Sorry it has taken so long to respond but I have been out and about with no internet service. Yes it has been peaceful.
Reading thru my insurance policy it states...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-27-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Posted By rhanson5911
American Eagle

Have a mostly restored 1992 American Eagle 38' class A. I was recently rear ended by a hit and run driver. Insurance wants to total it but not willing to give me as much as it cost for the new 8.3...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-16-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,707
Posted By rhanson5911
I am reading your posts regarding insurances you...

I am reading your posts regarding insurances you have and with whom. Right now I am with AARP and they do have the best price. My claims with them have been handled quickly and painless. HOWEVER,...
Forum: South Central Region 08-16-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,121
Posted By rhanson5911
RV insurance

I am going through the same thing. I have gotten several quotes and although they are similar some of the things I found out were:

Not all companies cover your awnings, or they will cover them...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-24-2017, 05:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,263
Posted By rhanson5911
Unfortunately my coach is not wired for a brake...

Unfortunately my coach is not wired for a brake controller.The guy that had it before me has botched a lot of the wiring along with other cobble jobs throughout the unit.
I guess I cant complain I...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-23-2017, 02:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,263
Posted By rhanson5911
Thanks for all the information. I have decided...

Thanks for all the information. I have decided to go with the extended tongue. I also noticed while shopping around there are 2 types of V nose trailers. One type extends about 3' and the other is...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-21-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,263
Posted By rhanson5911
pulling a trailer with a class A

I am in the market for an enclosed trailer to haul my car in I am going to pull it behind my 38' class A. I am told I need an extended tongue. (60'') . A dealer said that was not necessary and that...
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