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08-14-2017, 10:24 PM

Replies: 128

How many hours on your genset (generator)?

Views: 14,645

Posted By sandcar361

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08-14-2017, 10:24 PM

Replies: 128

How many hours on your genset (generator)?

Views: 14,645

Posted By sandcar361

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173008

08-08-2017, 08:02 PM

Replies: 30

I can't drive 55 (Sammy Hagar)

Views: 3,124

Posted By sandcar361

Just checked and they say 75

Just checked and they say 75

08-08-2017, 06:44 PM

Replies: 30

I can't drive 55 (Sammy Hagar)

Views: 3,124

Posted By sandcar361

75 outside of the city limits in AZ well not with...

75 outside of the city limits in AZ well not with my cat C7 lol.

08-08-2017, 05:48 PM

Replies: 30

I can't drive 55 (Sammy Hagar)

Views: 3,124

Posted By sandcar361

I can't drive 55 (Sammy Hagar)

Like Sammy Hagar said "I can't Drive 55"... All kidding aside I currently have a 2006 Excursion with a 350hp cat C7 motor and it loves about 65 miles an hour and much more and it is just screaming. ...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

01-20-2017, 05:14 PM

Replies: 17

Looking for info on my Cat 330 engine

Views: 7,384

Posted By sandcar361

I have the same coach as you but mine is a 350hp...

I have the same coach as you but mine is a 350hp version. Same motor should be a Cat C-7. Mine holds 20 quarts of oil. No exhaust fluid in our old 2006 models just the newer coaches. Been rock...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

07-17-2014, 09:43 AM

Replies: 57

Samsung RF197 Alternative

Views: 10,172

Posted By sandcar361

Flynnwalter, The only window that is larger...

Flynnwalter,
The only window that is larger than my door opening is the front windshield and I would rather not go there. But after seeing the dimensions you posted I think I can get it to fit with...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

07-14-2014, 06:19 PM

Replies: 57

Samsung RF197 Alternative

Views: 10,172

Posted By sandcar361

My entry door on my Excursion is only 24 1/2"...

My entry door on my Excursion is only 24 1/2" wide between the door frame. I don't think I can fit the Samsung through that opening even if I remove the doors on the Samsung. I did see a few...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

07-14-2014, 01:13 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,728

Posted By sandcar361

I ended up drilling a small hole in the window...

I ended up drilling a small hole in the window frame and pushed a wire hanger through to open the latch

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

07-09-2014, 05:26 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,728

Posted By sandcar361

Locked Coach Access Here is a way you can...

Locked Coach Access

Here is a way you can take some proactive action so that you can easily get into the coach in case the keys are lost or the door latch fails.

1. Drill a hole in the front...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

07-09-2014, 05:25 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,728

Posted By sandcar361

He then got out a strong white thick plastic wire...

He then got out a strong white thick plastic wire tie. He slipped the end of it past a where a sliding window meets the fixed window and was able to lift the window lock up, which unlocked the...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

07-09-2014, 05:25 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,728

Posted By sandcar361

Ok here are the 2 ideas that I have found so far....

Ok here are the 2 ideas that I have found so far. I will try the thick plastic wire tie first and if that don't work then I will resort to drilling my window frame. Ideas posted below vvvvvv

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

07-09-2014, 05:10 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,728

Posted By sandcar361

I should have done a search before I posted this....

I should have done a search before I posted this. A found a few good ideas in my search.

Thanks SarahW for your response.

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

07-09-2014, 04:09 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,728

Posted By sandcar361

Front door will not open (again)

So this is on my 06 Excursion 39S model. It has happened to me one other time but luckily I had a window left unlocked I was able to shimmy through. This time my coach is at storage all locked up...

07-26-2013, 06:01 PM

Replies: 4

2014 dp models with bunk beds?

Views: 1,132

Posted By sandcar361

Charleston also has a bunk model

Charleston also has a bunk model

Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum

06-25-2013, 10:41 PM

Replies: 17

C-7 left me on side of road today

Views: 2,936

Posted By sandcar361

They told me the shaft broke in half in the...

They told me the shaft broke in half in the turbo. Sure wish I new what to do to prevent this from happening again.

Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum

06-21-2013, 09:42 PM

Replies: 17

C-7 left me on side of road today

Views: 2,936

Posted By sandcar361

Looks like the bill is $3400 to get us back up...

Looks like the bill is $3400 to get us back up and running. Yes the intercooler was a mess and needed to be cleaned out.

Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum

06-20-2013, 04:28 PM

Replies: 17

C-7 left me on side of road today

Views: 2,936

Posted By sandcar361

C-7 left me on side of road today

Driving in Utah today and just lost all power and lots of white smoke from exhaust. Towed to diesel repair shop and looks like we lost a turbo and not sure what else at this point. No warning signs...

02-18-2013, 01:03 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 1,138

Posted By sandcar361

Good point on the torque cause thats what We...

Good point on the torque cause thats what We really need more of. That Maxxforce 10 motor looks pretty cool. I looked and it is a 9.3 liter.

02-16-2013, 07:39 AM

Replies: 7

Views: 1,138

Posted By sandcar361

I should done a search before asking. A lot of...

I should done a search before asking. A lot of good info on this site. I like the Discovery 42A floor plan but want more motor. I like this Charleston model but only 86 gal fresh water. I wonder if...

02-15-2013, 04:35 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 1,138

Posted By sandcar361

We are always pulling toys and just would love to...

We are always pulling toys and just would love to have some extra pull power. I have a large stacker trailer we haul a sand rail and a bunch of other toys and it is pretty heavy(10,000 lbs). My...

02-15-2013, 03:27 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 1,138

Posted By sandcar361

Pusher with Bunk option

Doesn't seem to be a huge selection of Pushers with the bunk option. I know Discovery 40G and 40A have them but they only have 380HP motor and I kind of want some more motor. Anyone know of any...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

11-26-2012, 12:21 PM

Replies: 9

2000 American Tradition power gear jacks problem

Views: 1,592

Posted By sandcar361

Mine does the same thing in cold weather. On the...

Mine does the same thing in cold weather. On the hydraulic jacks the system tells whether the jacks are down with a float in the oil reservoir tank. When its cold out or you are low on fluid the...

10-19-2012, 03:06 PM

Replies: 5

temp guage

Views: 1,358

Posted By sandcar361

Mine did the same thing until I changed out both...

Mine did the same thing until I changed out both thermostats. It doesn't move around now.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-29-2012, 03:12 PM

Replies: 137

Views: 21,710

Posted By sandcar361

I added the 4 fan assembly in the top of the vent...

I added the 4 fan assembly in the top of the vent and it moves a lot of air. It will suck a piece of paper to the side vent because it is moving so much air. I also added the clip on fan assembly...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-27-2012, 05:22 PM

Replies: 137

Views: 21,710

Posted By sandcar361

So I installed my 4 fan assembly on Sunday and...

So I installed my 4 fan assembly on Sunday and the fridge is working but not as quick as others have stated. Well it is 100+ here in Phoenix and the inside of the motorhome was 100+ also. Normally...

Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum

08-27-2012, 10:18 AM

Replies: 67

Does anyone have a MP8 that works on a C-7

Views: 13,369

Posted By sandcar361

Sorry mine is a 2006 but works great. You have...

Sorry mine is a 2006 but works great. You have to disconnect batteries before the install or it wont work.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-23-2012, 10:34 PM

Replies: 137

Views: 21,710

Posted By sandcar361

Thanks for the reply. I will get them all done...

Thanks for the reply. I will get them all done up this weekend

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-23-2012, 11:02 AM

Replies: 137

Views: 21,710

Posted By sandcar361

My 4 fan unit just came in from so flipped the...

My 4 fan unit just came in from so flipped the fans around like stated in an earlier post. My question is how did you make the connection. The wires on the fan are 20 gage or smaller so I was...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

08-08-2012, 08:53 AM

Replies: 16

Bounder: Additional fan to cool Norcold

Views: 2,517

Posted By sandcar361

The only recall on mine was some sort of heat...

The only recall on mine was some sort of heat shield the had to install. This is my 2nd fan assembly so lets keep our fingers crossed. I think a big problem for me is I live in Phoenix and I am...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

08-07-2012, 08:48 AM

Replies: 16

Bounder: Additional fan to cool Norcold

Views: 2,517

Posted By sandcar361

I have added a little fan that I ziptied in the...

I have added a little fan that I ziptied in the compartment and plugged into the ice maker outlet. It got me by until I was able to get the unit back into the shop for repairs. I was thinking about...

Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum

11-11-2011, 11:10 AM

Replies: 17

C-7 350 HP Best Replacement Air Filter

Views: 15,607

Posted By sandcar361

They didn't say anything to me here in Arizona...

They didn't say anything to me here in Arizona last month when I went through emissions. Mine is an 2006 so that might have something to do with it.

11-01-2011, 08:24 AM

Replies: 10

Smog Check for Freightliner/Cat

Views: 2,221

Posted By sandcar361

In Arizona I have to smog test my coach. I have...

In Arizona I have to smog test my coach. I have an 06 Fleetwood with a cat c-7. The test in Az is you have the engine in neutral and you do 3 wot runs and the collect the soot out of the tail pipe. ...

Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum

08-12-2011, 05:49 PM

Replies: 12

Installing MP-8 on 2005 C-7

Views: 3,967

Posted By sandcar361

Tom, Good to hear. When I installed the...

Tom,

Good to hear. When I installed the Aero muffler I noticed that from a dead stop when you stepped on the gas the engine boost came up real fast. Let us know if you install one.

Daniel

Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum

07-29-2011, 02:41 PM

Replies: 12

Installing MP-8 on 2005 C-7

Views: 3,967

Posted By sandcar361

Here is the spots I plugged my mp-8 into. Boost...

Here is the spots I plugged my mp-8 into. Boost and the pulley side of the motor on the intake side.

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Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum

07-29-2011, 09:06 AM

Replies: 132

Views: 27,807

Posted By sandcar361

The Aero exhaust is what I am worried about. Not...

The Aero exhaust is what I am worried about. Not sure if the factory exhaust had any emissions benefits on a 06?

Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum

07-28-2011, 05:40 PM

Replies: 132

Views: 27,807

Posted By sandcar361

OK so I have a issue that has come up. Here in...

OK so I have a issue that has come up. Here in Phoenix, Arizona I have to take my coach thru emissions next month. I am a bit concerned it will not pass now that I have modified with the mp-8 and...

07-28-2011, 09:46 AM

Replies: 26

Views: 20,315

Posted By sandcar361

Greatone, did you have to trim the tabs with tin...

Greatone, did you have to trim the tabs with tin snips like I did?

07-26-2011, 08:57 AM

Replies: 26

Views: 20,315

Posted By sandcar361

The new ones finally came in and I installed them...

The new ones finally came in and I installed them last week. I had to modify the new ones with some tin snips. Went on a trip from Phoenix to San Diego and back and the are still on.
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07-08-2011, 01:58 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 20,315

Posted By sandcar361

Still waiting for the ups man to deliver my ones...

Still waiting for the ups man to deliver my ones I ordered from truckchrome.

07-05-2011, 12:48 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 20,315

Posted By sandcar361

They didn't have a very good description of them...

They didn't have a very good description of them but I rolled the dice and ordered two of them. I will post the results when I get them in.

Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum

07-01-2011, 05:49 PM

Replies: 132

Views: 27,807

Posted By sandcar361

I run mine at 15% all the time. Never tried 30%...

I run mine at 15% all the time. Never tried 30% and just thought I didnt want to push my luck. I have my switch installed under my back bad

Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum

06-30-2011, 10:32 AM

Replies: 132

Views: 27,807

Posted By sandcar361

Yes 30% is max setting. I run mine at 15% also.

Yes 30% is max setting. I run mine at 15% also.

06-29-2011, 02:05 PM

Replies: 14

Front Brake Issue - 2007 XC Chassis

Views: 10,791

Posted By sandcar361

Nice info. Anyone know what size socket I need...

Nice info. Anyone know what size socket I need for a 2006 xc chassis.

06-29-2011, 10:34 AM

Replies: 14

Front Brake Issue - 2007 XC Chassis

Views: 10,791

Posted By sandcar361

I am wanting to do this very thing but I don't...

I am wanting to do this very thing but I don't think I can break the lug nuts loose. What did you all use?

06-24-2011, 10:29 AM

Replies: 26

Views: 20,315

Posted By sandcar361

$130 bucks. Ouch

$130 bucks. Ouch

06-23-2011, 09:26 AM

Replies: 26