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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-09-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,092
Posted By cajunjohn
Refrigerator cover on roof GONE!

Hi Guys,
RV life is always an adventure! Noticed that the rooftop cover for the refrigerator is missing in action! Lowhanging limb or whatever! I measured the opening and it's about 23 1/2 by 7...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-06-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,371
Posted By cajunjohn
Need help selling 99 Alpine

Hi Guys,

Does anyone have ideas on or experience with good places to list an RV for sale?

I'd love to keep our '99 Alpine FDS, but we don't use it enough to warrant the investment.

I have...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-30-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,517
Posted By cajunjohn
Getting locked out of Alpine

Hey Mes Amis (French for My Friends),
Wanted to pass along a commonsense suggestion to keep from ever being locked out. I locked a full set of duplicate keys in the hydraulic compartment. I then...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-27-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 915
Posted By cajunjohn
Generator Shutoff

Hi Guys,
Another question: Has anyone found a way to adjust the automatic generator shutoff which ensures a person doesn't use up all the diesel and is unable to drive the RV to get more fuel? I...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-27-2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,503
Posted By cajunjohn
Windshield Accordian "Curtain"

Hi Guys,
Anybody have a solution for the 1999-2000 accordian windshield 'curtain'? Ours has gotten so stiff and unwieldy that we can't use it. Should we just replace with OTC fabric curtains or...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-01-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,232
Posted By cajunjohn
You guys and this forum are GREAT! I hope to...

You guys and this forum are GREAT! I hope to help some of you one day, too~!
God Bless!~
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-01-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,232
Posted By cajunjohn
My buddy reminded me that these engines are...

My buddy reminded me that these engines are desinged for use in many different applications and chassis styes, so Cummins may have put in two filler locations in order to accomodate more...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-01-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,232
Posted By cajunjohn
Thanks, Guys! We added oil at the top of the...

Thanks, Guys! We added oil at the top of the engine block, having to lift the bed to access it well. Is it the case that there are 2 places to add engine oil?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-01-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,232
Posted By cajunjohn
Mystery Engine Part

Hey Guys,
Can anyone identify this engine part? It's right in the center of the photo and has TDC printed right above it. It looks like a filler cap for something-could it be related to the PAC...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-30-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,273
Posted By cajunjohn
Service Brake Warning Light On!

Help, please, guys!! Driving through the Smokies, the yellow "service brake" light came on on the dash board of our '99 36 FDS. After an overnight it was off, but just a few miles and it is on...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-30-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,818
Posted By cajunjohn
I got mine at Lowe's. It is plain household...

I got mine at Lowe's. It is plain household insulating foam. Worked for me like a charm. Let me know!'

CJ
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-30-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,818
Posted By cajunjohn
The pillar is actually the vertical member which...

The pillar is actually the vertical member which 'supports' the roof. It is located on both sides of the windshield, between the windshield and the side windows.

To access the area to spray...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-20-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,818
Posted By cajunjohn
TakePride, you are the MASTER! The foam sprayed...

TakePride, you are the MASTER! The foam sprayed into the area under the roof pillar worked like a CHARM! I am indebted to you for my sanity!
Sincerely,
Cajun John
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-03-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
Posted By cajunjohn
Source for Filters

Hi Guys,
Anybody know of a good source for the various filters we all need?
Cajun John
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-02-2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,587
Posted By cajunjohn
1999 Engine Mounted Fuel Filter

Hey Guys,
The manual says that there is an engine-mounted fuel filter in addition the the one in the access bay. My mechanic has traced the fuel line 100% and can't find one. He even lifted the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-31-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,262
Posted By cajunjohn
Dash A/C Vents

Hey Guys,
I have a '99 FDS and am looking for replacement dash A/C vents. Can't find out who made them. Anybody have any ideas as to how to go about researching this?
Thanks in advance,
Cajun John
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-27-2010, 12:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,391
Posted By cajunjohn
Please keep me posted; my talentd son-in-law...

Please keep me posted; my talentd son-in-law will be spending some time hjere, and he loves the projects i come up with for him to help me out! He' s gpoo old boy'1
Thanks in advance,
jt
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-27-2010, 12:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,953
Posted By cajunjohn
Monty, If you can find 2 cheapies, please put my...

Monty, If you can find 2 cheapies, please put my name on onof them!
Cajun John
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-26-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,391
Posted By cajunjohn
I'd apprecoate any hekp you can give me; I'm a...

I'd apprecoate any hekp you can give me; I'm a dentist ant nto very good with wiring; Have already losts about 5-6 of my 9 lifes! But diagrams, descriptions, sources, techniques I can certainly...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-26-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,391
Posted By cajunjohn
Water Pump On/Off Switch

Hey Guys,
Our 1999 FDS has only ONE water pump on/off switch, and it's located in the panel above the dinette along with electrical and tank volume (guess) gauges.

It never seems to fail that...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-26-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,191
Posted By cajunjohn
Lotsa Lobstuh!1!!

Lotsa Lobstuh!1!!
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-22-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,095
Posted By cajunjohn
Stinky!!!!

Hey Guys,

About 2 years ago, in preparation for possible early retirement, we purchased a 1999 FDS, and love it.

BUT: occasionally, we get a horrible smell wafting in from the rear of the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-27-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,740
Posted By cajunjohn
Fluids Checklist

Fellow Alpine guys,

Here is the trip checklist I formulated a year or so ago; any comments/additions?

Fluids Checklist
1. Toad transmission fluid
2. Engine transmission fluid
3. ...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-02-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,818
Posted By cajunjohn
Air Noise!!

Hi Guys!

Anyone have a whooshing sound (air leaking) from the front corners of your coach at about 45 mph and higher?

All outside areas (winshield and windows) appear to be well sealed,...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-18-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,533
Posted By cajunjohn
Hear, hear! Engineer Mike is the BOMB! Thanks,...

Hear, hear! Engineer Mike is the BOMB! Thanks, EM, for selfessly sharing your knowledge to the rest of the forum, and to the klutzes who lurk in its pages!
Kudos, Mike!
Cajun John
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-08-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,432
Posted By cajunjohn
Excerpt from our Canadian travelogue- this one...

Excerpt from our Canadian travelogue- this one might just take the cake! I call it:

‘The Perfect Storm’

We wanted to call it a day long before it WAS a day…

Far from our Deep South...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-02-2009, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,733
Posted By cajunjohn
WOW! Thanks for your great answer, EngineerMike!...

WOW! Thanks for your great answer, EngineerMike! I've watched you on the Forum over the last couple of years and I admire both your knowledge and your generous spirit in sharing it!
Thanks!
jt
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-01-2009, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,733
Posted By cajunjohn
Hard to brake

Just had back surgery and wondering if anything can be done to make braking on an older Alpine easier. When my back was 'presurgical', braking was hard....pressing on the pedal with all my might;...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-01-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,420
Posted By cajunjohn
Is Alpine so Great???

Guys,
I'm a second-owner (Used) Alpine guy. Lotsa 'stuff' being corrected-constantly!

My question: If Alpine is so wonderful, why are there more posts in this forum for Alpine than Country...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-08-2009, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,537
Posted By cajunjohn
Glad you found it! What a detective you have to...

Glad you found it! What a detective you have to be to own one of these things- that, and/or (as it's been referred to previously) a big, sweaty wad of money!
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-07-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,537
Posted By cajunjohn
Have you looked behind the panel facing the...

Have you looked behind the panel facing the stepwell?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-28-2009, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,945
Posted By cajunjohn
Alpine Forum and Owners are the best!!! What a...

Alpine Forum and Owners are the best!!! What a great offer! Thanks for the great generosity and participation!
jt
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-28-2009, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,879
Posted By cajunjohn
Clear View Headlight Restorer

I retried the link a couple of times and the page wouldn't load, then retried once more and it loaded perfectly. Not sure what's what, but sounds like Crystal View is having IT problems. I ordered...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-24-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,879
Posted By cajunjohn
CLEAR Headlight Covers!

Guys,
You can imagine how cloudy my headlight covers had gotten in 10 years! I read a few of these threads and decided on Crystal View. Couldn't locate in local stores (I live in a small town), so I...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-24-2009, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,642
Posted By cajunjohn
Hi Danny and Claudia. Thanks for the post; ...

Hi Danny and Claudia.
Thanks for the post; great idea! My 20" just gave up the ghost and I hadn't thought of reversing the components, as you described. Would you please share a photo? I'd love...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-20-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,868
Posted By cajunjohn
Flexsteel Chair Arm sagging

Hey Guys,
Anybody know how to adjust a drivers chair arm? One of my arms is now lower than the other one; how do adjust it?
Thanks!
jt
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-20-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,198
Posted By cajunjohn
It's funny how those branches just jump out at...

It's funny how those branches just jump out at us, isn't it!!??
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-10-2009, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,958
Posted By cajunjohn
Total $900

Total $900
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-10-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,958
Posted By cajunjohn
Safe T Plus $683 Bracket $60 Labor(1.5h)...

Safe T Plus $683
Bracket $60
Labor(1.5h) $157
Total
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-10-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,958
Posted By cajunjohn
Just picked up our '99 Alpine from my friendly RV...

Just picked up our '99 Alpine from my friendly RV repair guy! He installed Safe T plus steering control. It was a very windy day, and I drove about 20 miles on interstate highway. I must say that...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-28-2009, 01:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,958
Posted By cajunjohn
Safe T Plus

Hey Guys,
I bit the bullet and am having Safe T Plus steering stabilizers installed; supposedly the most effective steering stabilizer available. My 1999 Alpine 36 FDS is 'Gone with the wind' in...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-22-2009, 12:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,765
Posted By cajunjohn
May sound stupid, but how do i kow if my solenoid...

May sound stupid, but how do i kow if my solenoid is in good shape or not? Mine is OEM on a '99! What a bewildering thing is a MH!
Thanks in advance for helping me!
jt
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-10-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 50,026
Posted By cajunjohn
Guys, I have a 1999 FDS; I'm assuming that the...

Guys,
I have a 1999 FDS; I'm assuming that the bracket change with adjustable pedals is the problem and that this issue doesn't pertain to me??? Hoping!
Thanks
jt
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-09-2009, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,701
Posted By cajunjohn
Hey Guys, Puzzled! I put in a new chassis...

Hey Guys,
Puzzled! I put in a new chassis battery in September- Replaced old Champion 1560 with Interstate 8D. The battery indicated that it was maintenance free, and I was puzzled, because it had...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-09-2009, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,701
Posted By cajunjohn
Hey Guys, Puzzled! I put in a new chassis...

Hey Guys,
Puzzled! I put in a new chassis battery in September- Replaced old Champion 1560 with Interstate 8D. The battery indicated that it was maintenance free, and I was puzzled, because it had...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-04-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By cajunjohn
Hi Guys, New to this (bought a used DP in the...

Hi Guys,
New to this (bought a used DP in the spring)!! In my limited experience, and by reading this forum, I am wondering if I need to be an engineer in order to successfully own and operate an...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-04-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By cajunjohn
Hi Guys, New to this (bought a used DP in the...

Hi Guys,
New to this (bought a used DP in the spring)!! In my limited experience, and by reading this forum, I am wondering if I need to be an engineer in order to successfully own and operate an...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-23-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,525
Posted By cajunjohn
Hey Guys, Anybody know a source for replacement...

Hey Guys,
Anybody know a source for replacement dash A/C vents?
Thanks!
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-23-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,525
Posted By cajunjohn
Hey Guys, Anybody know a source for replacement...

Hey Guys,
Anybody know a source for replacement dash A/C vents?
Thanks!
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-31-2008, 06:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,805
Posted By cajunjohn
Sorry not to elaborate; My 1999 FDS has the...

Sorry not to elaborate; My 1999 FDS has the Cummins 330.
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