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Forum: Just Conversation 10-31-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,821
Posted By Clonetrooper
Had a White '81 a long time ago. Not real fast...

Had a White '81 a long time ago. Not real fast but fun to drive. A friend at work had a scary fast 70 something convertible Stingray with a 500+ engine, used to stop in Lafayette La. on the way home...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-31-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,072
Posted By Clonetrooper
Most a/c systems have a sight glass in the high...

Most a/c systems have a sight glass in the high pressure or smaller line that goes into blower housing behind front hood . If you add freon slowly with a/c running until most of the bubbles go away...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 10-31-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,522
Posted By Clonetrooper
I drive a newer GMC 7500 with Allison automatic...

I drive a newer GMC 7500 with Allison automatic tranny(almost as big as a semi tractor) sometimes, it has a trans retarder that you can select, and I have only used it a few times. It comes in handy...
Forum: Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) 10-31-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,569
Posted By Clonetrooper
I'm with all of ya'll on this. Seajay gets my...

I'm with all of ya'll on this. Seajay gets my funny man vote, I have an extra cot if you need one Seajay, Re. I have trouble sleeping post, cause only one will fit next to my fridge. Not trying to be...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 10-31-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,522
Posted By Clonetrooper
Power take off is an output shaft from tranny,...

Power take off is an output shaft from tranny, found on dump trucks, work trucks, fire engies etc used to power pumps etc with out truck moving. Like having another engine on a truck to power things....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-30-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,316
Posted By Clonetrooper
Somehow I missed Wizards post, He's right about...

Somehow I missed Wizards post, He's right about if they shared the supply line the main could surely overcome the gen pump especially if weak. Bob might try shutting off main breaker at gen which...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-30-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,316
Posted By Clonetrooper
Been following this thread since start. I...

Been following this thread since start. I started thinking about the return fuel lines, doubt this is the problem, but if the main and gen share the return line and there is a restriction before...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-26-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,683
Posted By Clonetrooper
Cummings 5.9. Can't remember if the Cat 3126 has...

Cummings 5.9. Can't remember if the Cat 3126 has a manual shut off lever right on the governor/fuel injection distributor or a wire on injection system. You migh try turning key on and off, not...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-26-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,683
Posted By Clonetrooper
Great info Joe! Thanks. Helps my thought on this...

Great info Joe! Thanks. Helps my thought on this also.
Good question, was going to post this info this evening, glad you asked about prelubing.
To crank engine with out starting on my 2000...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-25-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,683
Posted By Clonetrooper
I'm interested Joe. Done oil samples for work and...

I'm interested Joe. Done oil samples for work and can't remember seeing complete analysis, only the bad things. Sounds like one thousandth of 5 gallons of water in your oil? Could be wrong on this...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-25-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,897
Posted By Clonetrooper
Oh yeah the good thing, the way I understand it,...

Oh yeah the good thing, the way I understand it, is with the Verizon 3g to Mifi Wifi broadcaster you can pay for a month or hours as you need it, like the go phone. Not going to use it for the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-25-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,897
Posted By Clonetrooper
Will ask the electronics guru, Wife or Son, and...

Will ask the electronics guru, Wife or Son, and let you know, proably alot because there is usually a movie or tv show going on multiple devices any given low homework night, still have young...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-25-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,683
Posted By Clonetrooper
Hey, you guys do what you want to. I was only...

Hey, you guys do what you want to. I was only putting in my 2 cents, based on only about 35 years of working on, (never classed as a mechanic thank God), motorcycles, cars, trucks, boats, ships with...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-25-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,897
Posted By Clonetrooper
Thanks for the info Joe, my wife had downloaded...

Thanks for the info Joe, my wife had downloaded it the day after my post and I didn't post this because I didn't think there would be much interest here but guess I was wrong, but now others will...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-24-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,371
Posted By Clonetrooper
Yes, it will bind the bearings and worm gear. A...

Yes, it will bind the bearings and worm gear. A little bit at a time. It will also cause faster wear and shorten box life.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-24-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,683
Posted By Clonetrooper
Just more babbling... the oil going to pump is...

Just more babbling... the oil going to pump is sucked from the bottom of the pan and oil is moved around in pan by the crankshaft weights spinning into the oil and splashing oil onto the cylinder...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-24-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,683
Posted By Clonetrooper
OneRver, When I am trying to figure something...

OneRver,
When I am trying to figure something I use the extreme thought process.
on this one i would use at one end ice, very cold water. At the other end boiling water or steam, very hot water. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-24-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,492
Posted By Clonetrooper
Rocky Yeah the oil which is very thick (like...

Rocky
Yeah the oil which is very thick (like molasses when cold) even when very hot should not get by the rubber plug. I know the plugs in my Freight chassis are very snug, I'm thinking of some...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-24-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,683
Posted By Clonetrooper
Jim, You could start and put in gear with parking...

Jim, You could start and put in gear with parking brake on. This should load the engine enough to get condensation out. Not much different than sitting in traffic.
I use my M all year so I'm no...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-24-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,492
Posted By Clonetrooper
Trick question right? That is way lower than I...

Trick question right? That is way lower than I would let my oil level get. I'm no expert but I think the screw plug is the fill. I keep my oil at or a little above the max line. The 90-140 oil will...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-23-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,332
Posted By Clonetrooper
This is an older thread that has turned into a...

This is an older thread that has turned into a brand comparison but the Captain asked
I bought a new Langrebe dolly before a trip from San Antonio to Boston and back, towing a good sized SUV. The...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-23-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,897
Posted By Clonetrooper
We Netflix all the time, at home and on the road....

We Netflix all the time, at home and on the road. Use Wii, pc and Vizio at home, pc and Vizio on the road with a Mifi Wifi hotspot thru Verizon. Caneled our ATT Wifi. If there is a good verizon...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-23-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,656
Posted By Clonetrooper
I did a lot of looking before buying my present...

I did a lot of looking before buying my present MH, a Fleetwood Discovery. I went to numerouse RV repair centers and asked about problems with Class A's. They all said stay with Newmar, Fleetwood ,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-23-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,492
Posted By Clonetrooper
To answer your question ,yes working on the...

To answer your question ,yes working on the brakes requires draining the hub oil or at least on a Freightliner chassis it does, and I would assume the WH brake repair would require draining the oil...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-23-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,492
Posted By Clonetrooper
Wow, it's amazing your front wheels didn't come...

Wow, it's amazing your front wheels didn't come off due to bearing failure. No oil!
Probably be a good idea to check wheel bearings for wear/damage before use. I have a Freightliner chassis with...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-23-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,683
Posted By Clonetrooper
Joe If I was taking a sample I would warm...

Joe

If I was taking a sample I would warm engine up and take it off the dip stick tube. Its's easier. Most of the sample kits I have used have a long tube with squeeze pump. You want a sample of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-23-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,683
Posted By Clonetrooper
Hey Dave. You're not missing anything. I...

Hey Dave.

You're not missing anything. I have the 5.9 Cummings with 70k on it in my 38' Discovery and since I change the oil myself the 60 dollars and 1 hour is worth giving me that old warm...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-23-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,683
Posted By Clonetrooper
RickO Memory serves that a good analysis will...

RickO
Memory serves that a good analysis will give many levels of contamination including acids. Acids in used oil will eat the metal in a stored engine, that is why some engine makers suggest...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-21-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,371
Posted By Clonetrooper
If ypu took 1/4 turn you should notice some...

If ypu took 1/4 turn you should notice some difference, thats about what I turned the screw on mine and it went from like 1-1/2 inch or so of turning play on the steering wheel to zero play or sports...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-19-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,721
Posted By Clonetrooper
Have read solar panels can draw juice from batts...

Have read solar panels can draw juice from batts at night, reverse power, if not equipped properly, and usually on a 7 way plug the center pin is hot. Maybe your getting bleed to the coach back from...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-19-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,371
Posted By Clonetrooper
Glad to help! This is the best maintenance...

Glad to help!

This is the best maintenance job I have done to my DP. Really makes a difference having no play when towing dolly with SUV between semi and concrete barriers on highway. Inches to...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-18-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,946
Posted By Clonetrooper
Worlds biggest flat screen TV/entertainment...

Worlds biggest flat screen TV/entertainment system, you can see it just on the other side of wagon, and with Cummings power, as in "Ma, Ma, here comes Pa. He's a Cummings with the horses/oxen/mules....
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-18-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,371
Posted By Clonetrooper
I adjusted the slack in my steering and it made...

I adjusted the slack in my steering and it made all the difference in the world. Like Triker said the adj is on the side of steering box that is next to framerail. There is a hole in framerail and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-18-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5,870
Views: 608,596
Posted By Clonetrooper
Stayed at Knoxville, Tenn WM going and coming...

Stayed at Knoxville, Tenn WM going and coming back from Boston as AAA suggested CG was beautiful but in low/ bad neighborhood area near river. Put out 1 slide, no jacks because most of the back lot...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-18-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,049
Posted By Clonetrooper
Make sure front caps are on tight, bend retaining...

Make sure front caps are on tight, bend retaining tabs on cap out or in as needed. Lost both of mine on bumpy part of Jersey turnpike on Boston to San Antonio trip recently, even thought they were on...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-15-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,931
Posted By Clonetrooper
Camping World sells 5" x 18" SS tip with new...

Camping World sells 5" x 18" SS tip with new clamp, same price. Fit my Discovery just right.
They also sell Generator tip.

KC
Forum: New Member Check-In 10-09-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 935
Posted By Clonetrooper
I always drain gray tank first, to see if all...

I always drain gray tank first, to see if all connections are ok then switch to black tank then back to gray when black tank empties. Gray water is less messy than black if you do have a leak. Then I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-31-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,723
Posted By Clonetrooper
Just called Silver Leaf, they are open today....

Just called Silver Leaf, they are open today. Tried to PM you but nogo.
Good luck.
Kelly
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-26-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 33,290
Posted By Clonetrooper
Darryl, I have a Discovery 38' with XC chassis a...

Darryl, I have a Discovery 38' with XC chassis a few years newer than your Endeavor. Do all my own maintenance also. Had a little slop in steering and adjusted my box also. Made all the difference in...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-26-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,820
Posted By Clonetrooper
Don, if you come off ferry and go straight you...

Don, if you come off ferry and go straight you will end up on beach by jetties, then is hard packed all the way to Nueces co park HQ big fancy building to the right.
You CAN camp for free on beach...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-25-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,386
Posted By Clonetrooper
Rex, thank you for code list link. Knew what...

Rex, thank you for code list link. Knew what switches on 2000 Discovery 38' were for but haven't got code list yet. Maybe that's good because not many problems.
Thanks again.

KC
Forum: Boondocking 05-25-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,229
Posted By Clonetrooper
We carry wasp spray, bows and arrows, baseball...

We carry wasp spray, bows and arrows, baseball bats and HP air pellet guns, still have young kids. Figure we can blind em with spray, beat em with bats and use em for target practice. Never had any...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-25-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,820
Posted By Clonetrooper
Been across PA ferry many times in Discovery 38'...

Been across PA ferry many times in Discovery 38' DP. No problem whatsoever with toad. They will give you all the room you need, like Jim said. Sometimes make you stop gen other times ok to run on 5...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-23-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,723
Posted By Clonetrooper
VMSpc won't leave home without it! KC

VMSpc won't leave home without it!
KC
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-22-2010, 05:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,723
Posted By Clonetrooper
Hey Rob, Don't how how much the Scan Gauge is...

Hey Rob,
Don't how how much the Scan Gauge is but my choice is the VMSpc. For appx $200 plus a pc, saw a notebook for $100, you get a lot of info. My Discovery has two plugs, under dash and in...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 05-21-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,187
Posted By Clonetrooper
That really is a beautiful area. Especially the...

That really is a beautiful area. Especially the cool breeze and fog.
Is the CG DOD only or open to public?
Been to S.F. numerous time and really enjoyed it. Want to go with family alot.
But have...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-18-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,864
Posted By Clonetrooper
They probably shut off tank valve when they...

They probably shut off tank valve when they filled tank, just open tank compartment door, valve should be right there. Shouldn't have to go under to get to valve.
Tanks have to be accessible by...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-18-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,864
Posted By Clonetrooper
You have to have a tank shut off valve. My 2000...

You have to have a tank shut off valve. My 2000 Discovery does right on the tank. Try resetting your electric gas valve, turn on and off a few times. Sometimes the elect valve gets stuck due to...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-16-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,605
Posted By Clonetrooper
Hey Lee I forget too so I make logs and...

Hey Lee

I forget too so I make logs and lists (no spring chicken,more like an old crow). I thought I had drain on back tank but I don't, put on todo list, not getting shorter.
Freightliner has...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-16-2010, 07:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,542
Posted By Clonetrooper
Congrats, you made a good decision. Fleetwood is...

Congrats, you made a good decision. Fleetwood is a proven brand, still around, not many chassis issues. I looked at a Southwind during new RV search and really liked it. Not a lot longer than old...
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