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Posted By castlemusic

OK, so wanted to post a followup to my jack...

OK, so wanted to post a followup to my jack repair, and tell a whopper of a story! I was able to re-attach the spring inside my jack (by just threading it back onto the base), and upon inspection,...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

07-10-2023, 12:22 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 386

Posted By castlemusic

Yes, it only has one hose connection. I don't...

Yes, it only has one hose connection. I don't know a lot about hydraulics, but I guess maybe the pump is reversible? Or maybe there's a valve that opens and the spring pushes the fluid back to the...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

07-09-2023, 07:21 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 386

Posted By castlemusic

I'm so glad I took it apart, as I now understand...

I'm so glad I took it apart, as I now understand how it all works. The spring has welded nuts at each end. The one end threads into an internal bolt at the bottom of the leg, then a 6" bolt threads...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

07-08-2023, 08:40 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 386

Posted By castlemusic

Got the jack disassembled today. Turns out the...

Got the jack disassembled today. Turns out the spring was completely unthreaded from the leg, but thankfully, not broken. The top seal guide was also partially loose, as you can see in the photo.
I...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

07-08-2023, 07:04 AM

Replies: 9

Views: 386

Posted By castlemusic

16K PowerGear jack - broken spring

Hey, all. I have a 16K PowerGear hydraulic jack, model #700050, that has stopped retracting on it's own. I've now removed it from the chassis, and am able to push the rod in and out by hand with...

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

06-20-2023, 10:34 AM

Replies: 6

Flat towing messing with TOAD alignment?

Views: 418

Posted By castlemusic

Good call, Jeff. I'll jack up the front end and...

Good call, Jeff. I'll jack up the front end and see if there's any play in the tie rods that needs to be addressed.

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

06-20-2023, 08:57 AM

Replies: 6

Flat towing messing with TOAD alignment?

Views: 418

Posted By castlemusic

Flat towing messing with TOAD alignment?

Wondering if any of you have experienced this - my Chevy Express 3500 van pulls pretty significantly to the right after flat towing. I've had it aligned, and it's back to normal, then after towing...

Replacing the gas valve on an Atwood furnace - any tips?

11-01-2022, 06:13 PM

Replies: 1

Views: 901

Posted By castlemusic

Disregard... Found a video that describes the...

Disregard... Found a video that describes the process well.

https://youtu.be/bDSBZ0LmEA4

Replacing the gas valve on an Atwood furnace - any tips?

11-01-2022, 05:46 PM

Replies: 1

Views: 901

Posted By castlemusic

Replacing the gas valve on an Atwood furnace - any tips?

I'm replacing the leaky gas valve on one of my Atwood 8535 furnaces. I've removed it and am working on it on the bench, but am struggling to figure out how to disconnect the gas outlet into the...

Forum: Cummins Engines

10-28-2022, 05:00 AM

Replies: 24

Cummins ISC 8.3 L not starting- Lift Pump issue?

Views: 28,991

Posted By castlemusic

Tomtom, the best thing you can do is bypass the...

Tomtom, the best thing you can do is bypass the lift pump and install a Fass or Airdog. I did this a while back (the cheaper Airdog route), and have run flawless ever since. The main advantage is to...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

09-08-2022, 11:41 AM

Replies: 2

Howto: bypass oil pressure switch on PowerGear jacks

Views: 353

Posted By castlemusic

That's a good point, Mark. Now that I can take my...

That's a good point, Mark. Now that I can take my time levelling with the engine off, I can "pre-level", then deploy the slide, then make adjustments again, as the big ol' slide seems to lean the bus...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

09-07-2022, 08:11 AM

Replies: 2

Howto: bypass oil pressure switch on PowerGear jacks

Views: 353

Posted By castlemusic

Howto: bypass oil pressure switch on PowerGear jacks

I've been wanting to do this mod since I've owned it, and finally got around to it last weekend. Turns out it was easier than expected! Wanted to share the process, in case someone else would like...

03-16-2022, 07:35 AM

Replies: 97

Blew a 4 year old tire!

Views: 10,653

Posted By castlemusic

Hi all, OP here. I sure appreciate the wealth of...

Hi all, OP here. I sure appreciate the wealth of advice offered, and the spirited conversation! I like the idea of purchasing two new to be installed on the front, move the 2019 ones currently on...

03-07-2022, 11:28 AM

Replies: 97

Blew a 4 year old tire!

Views: 10,653

Posted By castlemusic

Yes, this was the side between the duals. ...

Yes, this was the side between the duals. Noticed no marks on the other during the change. I was also curious about that "wet" mark next to the cut... pretty sure it was there before the tire...

03-07-2022, 08:57 AM

Replies: 97

Blew a 4 year old tire!

Views: 10,653

Posted By castlemusic

Blew a 4 year old tire!

Looking for opinions! blew an inside dual tire over the weekend. Happened as I was turning a corner - heard a loud bang in the back, and looked in the mirror to see what parts fell off! Pulled...

03-07-2022, 08:29 AM

Replies: 6

No 120v to front A/C

Views: 924

Posted By castlemusic

Wanted to update this thread with the solution. ...

Wanted to update this thread with the solution. Typical for me, it was an easy fix, and wanted to share this information for future searchers! I was convinced I had no 120V to the unit, but after...

12-29-2021, 10:21 AM

Replies: 6

No 120v to front A/C

Views: 924

Posted By castlemusic

No 120v to front A/C

Looking for some words of wisdom here... Front AC is not working. In testing, there is no power on the 120v line at the unit. I have traced the Romex from the breaker panel, through the bays...

06-15-2021, 04:48 PM

Replies: 14

New owner

Views: 1,259

Posted By castlemusic

Hello from a fellow American Dream owner! You...

Hello from a fellow American Dream owner! You have a great coach there. Post some pics when you get a chance!

There's a lot of knowledge here regarding our vintage coaches, and I've learned so...

03-26-2021, 04:09 AM

Replies: 254

Vintage Motorhomes

Views: 41,699

Posted By castlemusic

98 American Dream. Put 10K miles on her in the...

98 American Dream. Put 10K miles on her in the last 18 months. She's the best!322666

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

03-24-2021, 05:17 AM

Replies: 20

A word to the wise!

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Posted By castlemusic

A word to the wise!

I tell this self deprecating story in the hopes that someone else will escape my misfortune. It's actually pretty funny now, after several showers...

My sister-in-law just bought a used Class C...

Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions

03-15-2021, 01:48 PM

Replies: 7

Is this a good deal?

Views: 1,026

Posted By castlemusic

Is this a good deal?

Hello everyone! I usually hang out in the Class A forum, but my sister in law is looking at a used 2009 Coachmen Freedom Express for sale, and I'm wondering what you all think. We went and looked at...

Changing the fuel filter on a QD 7.5, what a pain, (and a mess)

02-21-2021, 04:17 AM

Replies: 28

Views: 3,067

Posted By castlemusic

I had the same experience when I changed my fuel...

I had the same experience when I changed my fuel filter. A spin on filter would be so much easier! Thankfully that job doesn't need to be done very often.

Forum: Cummins Engines

02-08-2021, 04:18 AM

Replies: 13

Views: 1,657

Posted By castlemusic

Had a run up to Orlando and back, and she ran...

Had a run up to Orlando and back, and she ran well. Feels a little snappier on acceleration... or maybe I'm just imagining that. I got super excited that my bluefire was showing 9 MPG average on the...

Forum: Cummins Engines

02-02-2021, 02:09 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 1,657

Posted By castlemusic

Have idled it in the driveway to check pressure,...

Have idled it in the driveway to check pressure, but not on the road yet. Taking a trip on Thursday, so will report back after that.

Forum: Cummins Engines

02-02-2021, 10:27 AM

Replies: 13

Views: 1,657

Posted By castlemusic

Thanks, Jerry. It was quite simple! Here's the...

Thanks, Jerry. It was quite simple! Here's the list of parts needed:

AirDog Raptor 4G pump kit - $407
Thought about purchasing the pump only for $330, but needed the mounting bracket, some fuel...

Forum: Cummins Engines

02-01-2021, 07:23 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 1,657

Posted By castlemusic

Yet ANOTHER AirDog installation on an ISC

Finally got it done. Besides an electrical issue, which turned out to be a simple loose connection, the install went very smoothly. Like many others, I decided it was wise insurance to prevent...

Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion

01-30-2021, 05:57 PM

Replies: 56

Buc ees

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Posted By castlemusic

I parked our 63 foot MH and toad at a Buc-ees in...

I parked our 63 foot MH and toad at a Buc-ees in Texas. There was plenty of room to pull up next to a curb way far out from the store. Did not get fuel there, though.

Forum: New Rig Show-Off!

01-30-2021, 11:56 AM

Replies: 6

New to us Winnebago

Views: 1,686

Posted By castlemusic

What a great color scheme! Sure is pretty! Hope...

What a great color scheme! Sure is pretty! Hope you have lots of fantastic adventures with her!

Love your avatar, BTW - cousin Eddie is hilarious!

Forum: Cummins Engines

01-30-2021, 04:36 AM

Replies: 5

Fuel Filter Fuel/Water Seperator

Views: 987

Posted By castlemusic

I've removed the line from the in side of the...

I've removed the line from the in side of the filter housing and zip tied it up higher than tank level to stop the flow. Much better than a diesel bath!

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

01-25-2021, 05:05 AM

Replies: 4

Invertor Heart Interface Issues

Views: 518

Posted By castlemusic

It's my understanding that all of these fail at...

It's my understanding that all of these fail at some point... Yours has lasted longer than most! Mine was replaced before I bought it with a Magnum inverter and a Lyght transfer switch. If you're...

01-23-2021, 12:25 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,666

Posted By castlemusic

Wanted to update you all on this. Finally got...

Wanted to update you all on this. Finally got some time to work on it again today, and traced the main power lead from the rear fuse box. After unbundling a bunch of wires, I came across the...

01-19-2021, 08:03 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,666

Posted By castlemusic

Oh good... Then mine is working properly then.

Oh good... Then mine is working properly then.

01-19-2021, 08:02 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,666

Posted By castlemusic

What about these? What function do they...

What about these? What function do they serve?315199

01-19-2021, 01:51 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,666

Posted By castlemusic

That will be my next step, to start cutting zip...

That will be my next step, to start cutting zip ties and pulling wires out of looms to trace. Ugh!

01-19-2021, 01:50 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,666

Posted By castlemusic

Thanks for this suggestion. Just pulled that 70...

Thanks for this suggestion. Just pulled that 70 AMP fuse and verified continuity. Unfortunately, there's no juice behind that fuse either!

01-19-2021, 01:49 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,666

Posted By castlemusic

Thanks, Dave. This is strange - (and may be part...

Thanks, Dave. This is strange - (and may be part of my problem) but the engine shutoff switch in the engine bay has constant power with key on or off... I actually checked that when searching for...

01-19-2021, 09:24 AM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,666

Posted By castlemusic

Thanks, Greg, for the link to manuals. ...

Thanks, Greg, for the link to manuals. Unfortunately, there's no mention of schematics for the chassis 12V system in there.

Let me expound a little bit on the issue I'm having, as I wasn't super...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

01-19-2021, 08:23 AM

Replies: 15

American Coach: 1995 American Eagle

Views: 2,820

Posted By castlemusic

Welcome, CB, and congrats on the American Coach! ...

Welcome, CB, and congrats on the American Coach! There's quite a few of us "vintage" AC owners on here, so you're amongst friends. Keep us posted on your repairs and upgrades, and enjoy the MH life...

01-18-2021, 10:42 AM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,666

Posted By castlemusic

Need some electrical help!

So there I was, in the finishing stages of my Airdog install. I actually thought to myself that this is going really well - big mistake! All the plumbing finished, I turned to the wiring. In...

Forum: New Rig Show-Off!

01-08-2021, 07:28 PM

Replies: 8

Our new 99 Ultimate Freedom

Views: 1,103

Posted By castlemusic

Great looking MH! I hadn't heard of a Winnebago...

Great looking MH! I hadn't heard of a Winnebago Ultimate Freedom before either. Really like the bus style top mount mirrors! Looks to be in amazing condition, inside and out. Enjoy the heck out...

Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry

01-08-2021, 07:20 PM

Replies: 0

"Alice" :: 1999 American Dream 40DVS

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Posted By castlemusic

"Alice" :: 1999 American Dream 40DVS

"Alice" :: 1999 American Dream 40DVS (2021-01-09 02:20:32)

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

01-02-2021, 10:07 AM

Replies: 10

American Coach: Has anyone taken out their Jack-in-the-box?

Views: 1,614

Posted By castlemusic

Finally got around to reworking the dash... came...

Finally got around to reworking the dash... came out great! Took out all the unused elevator hardware, cut down the old frame, and reistalled. The new cup holders are so much better than the old...

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

12-27-2020, 09:02 AM

Replies: 52

RV blows up in Nashville

Views: 6,077

Posted By castlemusic

I actually unintentionally drove my rig (towing...

I actually unintentionally drove my rig (towing the van) through downtown Nashville last summer... I missed the turn for a TA in the heart of the city, and ended up swinging through a few downtown...

Forum: Cummins Engines

12-23-2020, 04:13 AM

Replies: 141

CAPS, FASS and AirDog

Views: 26,932

Posted By castlemusic

Sorry, Bill, should've been more specific. From...

Sorry, Bill, should've been more specific. From what I've seen, most folks remove their primary fuel/water separator and install the FASS Titanium or AirDog 4G pump and filter combo in that...

Forum: Cummins Engines

12-22-2020, 10:22 AM

Replies: 141

CAPS, FASS and AirDog

Views: 26,932

Posted By castlemusic

I too have been following this thread and others...

I too have been following this thread and others like it with interest. My '99 ISC has a rebuilt CAPS pump on it - sticker on the side says 2017, so a previous owner must've gone through similar...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

12-16-2020, 04:56 AM

Replies: 10

Toilet or Blackwater tank clogged! 😣

Views: 2,167

Posted By castlemusic

How about one of these? Is called a toilet auger,...

How about one of these? Is called a toilet auger, and I've used it on home toilets often. (I have 7 kids) shoot be able to clear the obstruction between the toilet and the tank. Good luck!311487

12-08-2020, 12:53 PM

Replies: 6

Views: 1,271

Posted By castlemusic

Wow, that was quite a trip! No, I don't have a...

Wow, that was quite a trip! No, I don't have a tag axle. Probably very similar to your coach, since they're both 40' and similar vintage.

12-07-2020, 03:21 AM

Replies: 6

Views: 1,271

Posted By castlemusic

Pics...310523310524

Pics...310523310524

12-07-2020, 03:18 AM

Replies: 6

Views: 1,271

Posted By castlemusic

Thank you both for the replies. I've done a bit...

Thank you both for the replies. I've done a bit more homework on this, and it looks like the driveway is about a 10 degree incline. Using some trigonometry, I've determined I need about 21.7 inches...

12-05-2020, 06:25 AM

Replies: 6