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Posted By Richard 34A

Answer is still at NHTSA; always has been... easy...

Answer is still at NHTSA; always has been... easy to find, if you'll just take the time. In fact, there's a ton of them filed there, not just mine, so if someone here still doesn't believe, READ THEM...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-28-2009, 10:16 AM

Replies: 76

Views: 10,877

Posted By Richard 34A

Thanks, jdsr... Bottom line, I didn't...

Thanks, jdsr...

Bottom line, I didn't manufacture the brake parts, I didn't build the chassis and I certainly am not the only one here that has had brake issues. I didn't post the original...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-26-2009, 10:57 AM

Replies: 76

Views: 10,877

Posted By Richard 34A

Sent you a PM, but again, it's all on record here...

Sent you a PM, but again, it's all on record here at iRV2, so no sense in continuing to re-hash the same information over and over.

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-25-2009, 11:10 AM

Replies: 76

Views: 10,877

Posted By Richard 34A

George Z; No doubt, I'm sure Workhorse has...

George Z;

No doubt, I'm sure Workhorse has paid claims, probably both 'under warranty' and as 'customer good will'. I just know that they didn't pay a dime of mine and seemed pretty indifferent...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-25-2009, 09:57 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,514

Posted By Richard 34A

Looks like the information just must not be...

Looks like the information just must not be there, or he would have posted it. Do a 'Google' and I think you'll see that ABS reliabilty issues aren't there and disabling it really isn't the solution...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-25-2009, 09:43 AM

Replies: 76

Views: 10,877

Posted By Richard 34A

I seriously doubt that ALAG321 is making light of...

I seriously doubt that ALAG321 is making light of anyone having brake issues, but more likely he was referring to the statement ‘Please let us know if we can answer any other questions or concerns.’...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-24-2009, 09:56 AM

Replies: 102

Congressional Action

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Posted By Richard 34A

This won't 'solve' the brake problem, per se, but...

This won't 'solve' the brake problem, per se, but you might check out the threads here at iRV2 (https://www.irv2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49831) and the other RV forum on 'Tire Pressure Monitoring...

03-24-2009, 09:35 AM

Replies: 43

Views: 5,630

Posted By Richard 34A

Thank you Max H; I did just that!

Thank you Max H; I did just that!

03-22-2009, 07:18 PM

Replies: 43

Views: 5,630

Posted By Richard 34A

Nice write-up; are you a member of the other RV...

Nice write-up; are you a member of the other RV forum? There's a current thread there you could copy this to- great information here, and thanks for posting it.

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-22-2009, 07:11 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,514

Posted By Richard 34A

I think the member was saying to disconnect the...

I think the member was saying to disconnect the ABS due to 'possible' ABS failures; a few members suggested it as a way to prevent the brakes issues that happen on some specific model years and...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-22-2009, 06:59 PM

Replies: 4

Another brake problem

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Posted By Richard 34A

Good point jdsr; kind of strange that we've been...

Good point jdsr; kind of strange that we've been convinced that if you own a certain model-year and chassis series, it's expected.

And if it's not 'expected', then why have we been told we need...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-22-2009, 06:41 PM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

I only picked 'the last 30 days' as that's...

I only picked 'the last 30 days' as that's approximately how long ago since stopping in at that dealer, and the 'dealing changes' on a day to day basis.

I was replying to "No other dealer has...

03-22-2009, 06:53 AM

Replies: 43

Views: 5,630

Posted By Richard 34A

I like the TST brand TPMS the best, so far... are...

I like the TST brand TPMS the best, so far... are you happy with the monitor-quality and do you use the 12v power adaptor or did you hard-wire it to the motorhome's 12v electrical system?

I...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-21-2009, 10:10 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,514

Posted By Richard 34A

Those vehicles that you drove proably didn't have...

Those vehicles that you drove proably didn't have ABS to begin with, so sure it stopped okay. Vehicles at one time didn't have power brakes or disc brakes either, and they stopped too. Transmissions...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-21-2009, 08:32 PM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

Different variables come into play here, but the...

Different variables come into play here, but the most obvious is how many members have traded, or attempted to trade-in their Workhorse motorhome that is in the affected model-years and chassis and...

03-21-2009, 09:27 AM

Replies: 43

Views: 5,630

Posted By Richard 34A

Impressive battery life! Do most people use the...

Impressive battery life! Do most people use the 12v adaptor for their power supply or hardwire the monitor?

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-21-2009, 08:39 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

Whaler and Dieselclacker: Still both off-topic;...

Whaler and Dieselclacker: Still both off-topic; Route 66 already posted "Alright folks, let's get back on topic", so I'm sure he means everyone.

This thread is supposed to be about trading in a...

03-20-2009, 11:50 AM

Replies: 43

Views: 5,630

Posted By Richard 34A

Couple of threads running over there right now...

Couple of threads running over there right now regarding TPMS. Any would make a good choice; I don't have one but sure like the idea. I'm thinking of the unit that monitors both the air pressure and...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-20-2009, 11:39 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,514

Posted By Richard 34A

UltraClassisElectraGlide; I too would like...

UltraClassisElectraGlide;

I too would like to see the 'facts' as to whether the insurnace companies and manufacters agree that owners can simply disable their ABS systems without liability and...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-20-2009, 08:40 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

You sure come up with a lot of speculation out of...

You sure come up with a lot of speculation out of thin air... who ever said anything about being an attorney, or wanting to make it as an attorney? If your going to respond with your remarks, at...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-19-2009, 11:58 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

Nice reply or write-up; it's one of those...

Nice reply or write-up; it's one of those subjects that if you do enough research, you can 'prove' one view or the other. I personally agree with your statements and absolutely, the newer generation...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-19-2009, 08:20 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

You should do like 100's of Workhorse owners and...

You should do like 100's of Workhorse owners and direct your question to Workhorse.... of course, don't expect any answers from them, 'cause just like those 100's of people, you won't get one...
...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-18-2009, 09:23 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

Wow! Sounds like all the manufactures should stop...

Wow! Sounds like all the manufactures should stop using ABS, since they are 'subject to failure' and actually 'increase braking distances'... wonder why the insurance industry bought into the idea......

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-18-2009, 08:21 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

I've done a lot of search in years past, and can...

I've done a lot of search in years past, and can find plenty of information that refutes your entire view. Anyone can do the same research and can choose to believe whatever information and...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-17-2009, 09:45 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

I once went to a ride and drive, when ABS was...

I once went to a ride and drive, when ABS was first coming to vehicles to the masses. We got to go out on a track and beat the snot out of vehicles with and without ABS, on dry and wet conditions. I...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-17-2009, 09:26 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

Sure; manufacturers spend ten's of thousand's of...

Sure; manufacturers spend ten's of thousand's of dollars doing research and development of safety equipment and then a consumer disables it.

ABS has been around for many, many years and has been...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-17-2009, 09:14 AM

Replies: 4

Other forms of pressure for WH Brake Problems

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Posted By Richard 34A

I filed a complaint with the NHTSA and also sent...

I filed a complaint with the NHTSA and also sent a letter to Winnebago (no response), a letter to Workhorse, (no response), a letter to Motorhome Magazine (no response) and sent a letter to my...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-15-2009, 09:32 AM

Replies: 12

Here we go again

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Posted By Richard 34A

Another day, another Workhorse brake problem,...

Another day, another Workhorse brake problem, another Workhorse brake thread. :(

Sorry to hear the same story again... nice weather is on the way so unfortunately, since the MH's are coming out...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-13-2009, 12:49 PM

Replies: 21

Bosch Brake Problems on Motorhome

Views: 3,960

Posted By Richard 34A

Since no one seems to know the exact cause of...

Since no one seems to know the exact cause of these brake issues, that's probably as good as reason as any, though I haven't bought into that point yet. I've never seen any vehicle owner's manual,...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-05-2009, 11:48 AM

Replies: 15

Automatic Grade Brake on Allison 1000...

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Posted By Richard 34A

I have the Grade Brake and use it, but based on...

I have the Grade Brake and use it, but based on what it might cost to have it installed, is it really that much different than manually downshifting the transmission? Most likely, you don't start...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-05-2009, 11:40 AM

Replies: 29

Brake Maintenance-P32 & WH Chassis

Views: 6,259

Posted By Richard 34A

I don't anyone is ticked-off, I think he's only...

I don't anyone is ticked-off, I think he's only joking and suggesting a name for the 'new' (re-boxed) product line...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-04-2009, 08:26 AM

Replies: 29

Brake Maintenance-P32 & WH Chassis

Views: 6,259

Posted By Richard 34A

I applaud any company that is willing to do...

I applaud any company that is willing to do research and development and spend financial resources to improve the brake components of our W-series chassis, in the interest of resolving the brakes...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

03-01-2009, 12:49 PM

Replies: 66

Brake Temperature / Warning System in Progress

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Posted By Richard 34A

There is clearly a problem here that should be...

There is clearly a problem here that should be addressed by Workhorse/Bosch
https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/luxhello.gif https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/party.gif That pretty much sums up my personal...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-27-2009, 08:34 AM

Replies: 8

Auto Brake not activating

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Posted By Richard 34A

Assuming that this a better system overall, and...

Assuming that this a better system overall, and I've never seen or used one, is it likely that it would ever be intergrated into the (new, future model-years) W20 and W22-series?

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-27-2009, 08:25 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

It would appear that Route 66 says its...

It would appear that Route 66 says its OK.[/QUOTE]

I can help you out! I travel California, Oregon and Nevada; when you're actually in the market and drive out this way, let me know what dealer...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-27-2009, 06:51 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

What year and what chassis is your mh. Is it a...

What year and what chassis is your mh. Is it a chassis year that is in the nhtsa ea. I've had 2 mh on ford chassis that I didnt have any trouble with either. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Richard, I drive...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-27-2009, 06:42 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

Apparently you have some brake concerns or you...

Apparently you have some brake concerns or you would not have disabled the ABS safety system.

Or is this an incorrect assumption??

-Tom </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

TomN, I have no use for the...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-26-2009, 07:33 AM

Replies: 1

Looking for a failed/used caliper for a W20/W22

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Posted By Richard 34A

Did you try a local Workhorse dealer? Not sure if...

Did you try a local Workhorse dealer? Not sure if they would want to turn them over to you but you might start there... any large-truck repair shops close by? You might luck out on some left-over...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-26-2009, 07:21 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

I'm sure that's correct; this dealer did nothing...

I'm sure that's correct; this dealer did nothing more than SELL the used motorhomes and I think they feel that there are unfairly being targeted and used as a scape-goat. One downfall of the judicial...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-26-2009, 07:04 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

It is the same Richard 34A; the same one that in...

It is the same Richard 34A; the same one that in fact has posted here in iRV2 previously the brake problem that I had on my W20 and the same one that filed a complaint at the NHTSA website, just like...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-26-2009, 06:49 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

max49; I'm not going to name the dealer, in...

max49;

I'm not going to name the dealer, in part because the pages in the binder were printed from this website. As far as 'getting in trouble' by that I mean here at iRV2. I've taken plenty of...

02-25-2009, 08:31 AM

Replies: 99

State of California to DOUBLE vehicle license fees

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Posted By Richard 34A

A lot higher, as a percentage or the total...

A lot higher, as a percentage or the total dollar? California is around 1.10-1.20 percent of the sales price, but keep in mind that the median-cost home is higher than the national average, so we pay...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-25-2009, 08:22 AM

Replies: 102

Views: 9,186

Posted By Richard 34A

I was recently out of town and I stopped at a...

I was recently out of town and I stopped at a large mega-store RV dealer to see what’s new for 2009-2010 and look over the ‘fairly-new’ used inventory. I told the salesperson right up front that I...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-24-2009, 10:11 AM

Replies: 34

w22 brakes after setting

Views: 4,915

Posted By Richard 34A

I asked before but didn't see the answer: based...

I asked before but didn't see the answer: based on all the complaints posted here and filed with the NHTSA, at what level would you or Workhorse, or the NHTSA, recognize that there IS a 'chronic'...

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-24-2009, 09:59 AM

Replies: 102

Congressional Action

Views: 12,341

Posted By Richard 34A

Nice update! ...

Nice update! https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/luxhello.gif

Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum

02-21-2009, 08:31 AM

Replies: 21

Bosch Brake Problems on Motorhome

Views: 3,960

Posted By Richard 34A

CarlJudy: Thanks for posting your brake...

CarlJudy:

Thanks for posting your brake issue; there’s a lot you can read here in all the different brake threads, including a lot of suggestions on what may be the cause and preventative...

02-20-2009, 07:37 AM

Replies: 99

State of California to DOUBLE vehicle license fees

Views: 10,878

Posted By Richard 34A

But, your forgetting the art of compromise:...

But, your forgetting the art of compromise: Maldonado was able to strip out a 12 cent-a-gallon gas tax... of course, that equates to something like $90-$100 a year for me, but we get to live with the...

02-18-2009, 09:40 AM

Replies: 99

State of California to DOUBLE vehicle license fees

Views: 10,878

Posted By Richard 34A

I'm sure your right; currently, I paid a total of...

I'm sure your right; currently, I paid a total of $1,273 this year; if the vehicle fee increase goes into effect that has been slated, I would pay approximately $2,291. And we also pay an additional...

02-17-2009, 09:39 AM

Replies: 99

State of California to DOUBLE vehicle license fees

Views: 10,878

Posted By Richard 34A

Can't be too bad, since you were here for 30...

Can't be too bad, since you were here for 30 years! https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif It's rough financially in almost in city or state right now, otherwise, we wouldn't...