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Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-30-2014, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By Doug13589
Sorry The coach is a Gulf stream 2001 sun sport V...

Sorry The coach is a Gulf stream 2001 sun sport V 10
the chassis is 1999 put together Nov 2000 and I bought it used as a 2001
not a bad MH love the floor plan and use it
The engine was replaced...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-30-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By Doug13589
Speedometer trip meter control

When ever we travel in heavy rain I lose the speedometer and odometer
the engine sounds like it needs a new exhaust manifold .
Is there a fix to keep things dry under there ? I'm guessing the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-21-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,044
Posted By Doug13589
I went and bought a CD off e-bay with the ford...

I went and bought a CD off e-bay with the ford information on it ,best buy I've ever had.
As for the fuse pannel under the dash I have NO good words for it .
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 06-20-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By Doug13589
They work 4 tens at tentec ,but we got the tour...

They work 4 tens at tentec ,but we got the tour without the crowd too.
There were a few people working one being a repairmann that gave us the tour.
Really enjoyed looking over the place,it is quit...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-08-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,556
Posted By Doug13589
I would make reservations at the Gov parks right...

I would make reservations at the Gov parks right away the UP gets pretty full in the summer,there are some casinos that have rv parking ,some of the smaller towns have unknown parks too. We usually...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 05-07-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,104
Posted By Doug13589
If you want information on your Ford ,there are...

If you want information on your Ford ,there are CD's on the internet that will have all you want to know and then some.I think I got mine on e-bay
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-15-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,042
Posted By Doug13589
The problem I had was the switch on the pannel...

The problem I had was the switch on the pannel too many other things on the chain and the switch quit working ,the engine would spin over but not start or run for a few bumbs and then quit $18 at...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,840
Posted By Doug13589
We had a HR 1989 traded off for a bigger unit it...

We had a HR 1989 traded off for a bigger unit it had the 454 /w a fuel injection system added around 90000 got 2 mpg more after the mod, traded off 158000.
34 ft no slide wasnot enough room for the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-25-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,042
Posted By Doug13589
try the ign switch I sat on the side of the road...

try the ign switch I sat on the side of the road twice with that problem.
Then carried a spare
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 02-16-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,262
Posted By Doug13589
Thanks found the central junctiion box on the...

Thanks found the central junctiion box on the firewall up under the dash ,I thought I was going to hve to remove the drivers seat to get at it though,found the fuse I wanted and replace same.
I...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 01-12-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,262
Posted By Doug13589
central junction box

I have a 2001? sunsport on a 1999 ford frame, can anyone tell me where the central junction box might be located. I am loooking for the fuse for the left rear trailer light
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-08-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 921
Posted By Doug13589
central junction box

Can anyone tell me where the central junction box(12v) is (might be ) located in a sunsport ? 1999 truck chassis put on Nov.2001
I am looking for the trailer light fuse.
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 10-05-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 34,662
Posted By Doug13589
HI, What I did was to mount a screwdriver...

HI,
What I did was to mount a screwdriver antenna on an old screwdriver type garagedoor opener fastened to the ladder on the back of the motor-home.
put a switch on top and bottom to stop the drive...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 09-14-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,976
Posted By Doug13589
Hi , The Tech lic today is not the test of...

Hi ,
The Tech lic today is not the test of yesterday,I helped the xyl get her ticket last year and the general in Texas City in Feb of this year.It was a lot of work for her but she made it.
I...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 09-13-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,976
Posted By Doug13589
Hi, You might try QRZ.COM for QA's The xyl...

Hi,
You might try QRZ.COM for QA's
The xyl (KC9TIW) used these two sites to get her Tech and Gen.
QRZ gives you the correct answer if you get it wrong.
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 08-12-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,458
Posted By Doug13589
anyone going to Gordon ,WI for the RV...

anyone going to Gordon ,WI for the RV Radionetwork rally in Sept?
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 08-12-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,458
Posted By Doug13589
There 35 questions from a pool of about 200 for...

There 35 questions from a pool of about 200 for the tech and 35 for the general. there are a few q&a sites you can check,qrz.com,and arrl.com along with aa9pw.com for practice if you want to see what...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 12-17-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,386
Posted By Doug13589
Keep mine on channel 19 all the time you never...

Keep mine on channel 19 all the time you never know what mighhht be going on. Truckers are always good about letting know if something wrong with the road or your rig.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-31-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,312
Posted By Doug13589
spark plug coils

Has anyone had trouble with the coils going bad on the v10?
I have a 1999 replaced in 2006 and 18000 miles on the spark plugs
I have had to replace 3 coils so far and it sounds like more very soon...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 10-17-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By Doug13589
No way to grind off the bolts and replace them I...

No way to grind off the bolts and replace them I would have to remove the out side skin to get at them.If I raise the low corner of the slide it comes prety close to being where I want it.It appears...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 10-15-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By Doug13589
A closer look ,the angle iron is fastened to the...

A closer look ,the angle iron is fastened to the wall of the slide out,there are angle iron brackets from the hydralics fastened to the iron on the wall.The problem is the bolts holding them have...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 10-15-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By Doug13589
Thanks for the help but this motor home must not...

Thanks for the help but this motor home must not be a 2001 but a 2000 sold as a 2001 to me.
the truck is a1999 and the rest was put on NOV 2000
The only angle iron was on the slide where the ram...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 10-14-2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By Doug13589
The system is hydralic and I see no cables unless...

The system is hydralic and I see no cables unless they are under the closet part of the slide.
There is a steel plate that runs the width of the bed with bolts and screws where the hydraulic ram is...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 10-13-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By Doug13589
Bed room slide 2001 sunsport

Can anyone tell me how to move the bedroom slide forward ?
My slide has moved back where it is rubbing up against the closet doors in the back.
The little nylon guide is bent over and it appears...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 10-11-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,544
Posted By Doug13589
I haven't found any information on the bathroom...

I haven't found any information on the bathroom sink draining into the black water tank in the info found in the RV ,I found out in Texas one night when it was going to freeze .I was told run a...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 08-17-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 34,662
Posted By Doug13589
I use a home brew screwdriver on the ladder ,I...

I use a home brew screwdriver on the ladder ,I cut a screw driver garge door opener to fit on the ladder with a ground strap to the frame of the motor home. I have a motor to run the antenna up and...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 08-05-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,857
Posted By Doug13589
I normaly run 40lb in the front and 60 in the...

I normaly run 40lb in the front and 60 in the back, anymore and the ride gets to be like a hay rack.More on the freeways in the wind is ok to me.
When I park I drain the bags to about 5lbs per...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-28-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,518
Posted By Doug13589
17900 miles ? That is better than mine it had...

17900 miles ? That is better than mine it had about 14000 and sort of quit.
I had a vibration thinking it was drive shaft (dropped one on my older mh a month earlier) so I had it checked out...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 05-20-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,376
Posted By Doug13589
Did you get any help with your broken roller?? ...

Did you get any help with your broken roller??
I have the same problem
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 05-20-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,857
Posted By Doug13589
I put air bags under my Sunsport and it really...

I put air bags under my Sunsport and it really made a difference in the handling,no more wind and road wave problems.
Raised the rear an inch or so, I don't drag the hitch so much any more.
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 02-15-2010, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,000
Posted By Doug13589
I have air bags on the four corners of the...

I have air bags on the four corners of the sunsport and I agree they make a world of difference in ride and most of all the handling. On some of the roads (county "C" Northern WI.) I traveled before...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 02-08-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,667
Posted By Doug13589
Gulf Stream

Has anyone the sceret code to find some one working at Gulfstream???
They all seem to be away from their desk and can NOT return calls.
I need the name or number of any dealer to order my switch to...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 01-15-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,771
Posted By Doug13589
It looks like I will have to sub for the...

It looks like I will have to sub for the switch,just would have liked to keep everything the same
Thanks again
doug13589
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 01-14-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,771
Posted By Doug13589
Thanks but it would have to be a sub ,they don't...

Thanks but it would have to be a sub ,they don't list the one I need.I just might have to go their way though.
Doug
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 01-14-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,771
Posted By Doug13589
slide control switch

Can anyone tell me where I can find a slide switch for Dewalt slide?
part number IP 10265.
With three or less calls would be nice.
thanks
doug13589
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-05-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,837
Posted By Doug13589
The set up I had was a dual exhaust and a valve...

The set up I had was a dual exhaust and a valve on each pipe in frount of the mufflers. Louis King in Phenoix AZ ran the company called decelomatic corp. It was on a carburated engine at first.I...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-28-2009, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,837
Posted By Doug13589
exhaust brake

I don't know if there is a brake for the f 53 but I put a mountain tamer on a 454 that worked great .Set the brake for the speed I wanted going down hill and it stayed right there.
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 10-20-2009, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,742
Posted By Doug13589
Gen dash mounted start ,stop switch

Can anyone tell me how the gen start , stop switch on the dash is wired??
The Generac book showa 4 wires and I have 5 There are contacts that close to stop the gen but it will not start from there I...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-08-2008, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,748
Posted By Doug13589
I have seen a problem like this once before...

I have seen a problem like this once before ,everything seemed good as far as the out side but a fuse inside the inverter was bad and the batteries were not charged or being charged.
The fuse was...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 02-08-2008, 09:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,167
Posted By Doug13589
Don't forget the rotor!! Use one that is rated...

Don't forget the rotor!! Use one that is rated for your antenna and maybe more .I've used small ones and it seems that every time I wanted to turn the beam the rotor would need some fixing . If you...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 11-28-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,653
Posted By Doug13589
I will have to agree with John there has not been...

I will have to agree with John there has not been a lot on the forum .But then the HF bands have not been that good either,at least at this QTH.
We are getting ready to head South down highway 35...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 06-01-2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,444
Posted By Doug13589
I Remember the first DX contact I made ,...

I Remember the first DX contact I made , conditional lic.operating from HL9TH 1963 worked a VK .
I was so nervous I may have been the reason that CW is no longer a required mode, anyway there was a...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 05-03-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,581
Posted By Doug13589
We had a room added on our motor home and it...

We had a room added on our motor home and it worked out quit nicely .We had to made some mods but they were not much ,to cover a tag axel wheel well.
Not too sure how we were to put the privaticy...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 04-29-2007, 04:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,831
Posted By Doug13589
There a couple nets there that cover the 5 call...

There a couple nets there that cover the 5 call area pretty good .
one 0n 7230 7 to 8 am centeral time and at night 7253 7pm ct and a 14.263 a ladies and a om net later around 1 or 2 pm if I right....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-29-2007, 04:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,643
Posted By Doug13589
May I suggest that when you get to the UP of MI...

May I suggest that when you get to the UP of MI that if you have been to Souix St Maire, you go and see the locks and some of the sites there.
Then you can follow the South shore of Lake Superior...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-14-2007, 05:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,530
Posted By Doug13589
Hi, We stayed at the yacht club a few years...

Hi,
We stayed at the yacht club a few years back and thought it was a nice place ,but we did not need 50 amp service. It was quite and there was a boat called the Silver Eagle operating out of...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 04-08-2007, 07:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,249
Posted By Doug13589
Be sure to post the call you are going to use and...

Be sure to post the call you are going to use and the frequencys that you plan to use.
I would like to see if I can hear you .
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 04-06-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,810
Posted By Doug13589
There are a few nets to listen to RV ers. I...

There are a few nets to listen to RV ers.
I hear one every morning from 7 to 9 am est on 7230 and and another on 7253 7pm cst the latter when the broadcast station shuts down . the one in the...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 01-18-2007, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By Doug13589
I was able to get the cell-phone antenna wire out...

I was able to get the cell-phone antenna wire out the same hole as the C B antenna then sealed the hole and antenna with silicon.
The C B antenna is on the side of the roof so I made a plate for...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 01-11-2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,957
Posted By Doug13589
Hi, Some thoughts on the screwdriver,I mounted...

Hi,
Some thoughts on the screwdriver,I mounted mine on the handle next to the drivers doorand grounded it to the frame there.
A friend mounded a mirror mount on the side of his rig and ran the...
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