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Forum: Vintage RV's 04-09-2019, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By rickricca
Front Clearance Lights 1995 Fleetwood Class A

I have lost the front clearance lights and mirror clearance lights on my 1995 Fleetwood model 37T diesel pusher.


anybody know if a wiring diagram source?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-19-2015, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By rickricca
Fleetwood Pace Arrow dash blower resistor

Hi all. Just upgraded to a 1995 Fleetwood Pace Arrow American Dream DP. Dash heater and AC only blows air on high setting. Does anybody know here the blower resistor might be?

Thanks in advance
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-20-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,987,030
Posted By rickricca
Pretty modern! Enjoy your classic!

Pretty modern!

Enjoy your classic!
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-20-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,987,030
Posted By rickricca
My 1980 FTX has a Cummins 555 and I actually...

My 1980 FTX has a Cummins 555 and I actually found a Jake kit for it from a junker 504. Upgraded the trans to an MT 643 with lockup and installed the jake and it made a HUGE difference in stopping....
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-21-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,987,030
Posted By rickricca
Looks just like my Foretravel XTS (1980) It...

Looks just like my Foretravel XTS (1980)

It was a coach mounted to a Diesel Pusher Chassis that was supplied by the customer
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-28-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3,704
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Posted By rickricca
If that's a pusher, it may have an alternator...

If that's a pusher, it may have an alternator driven tach which could easily be 200 RPM off. Mine changes by at least 100 RPM when I turn the lights on due to the miles of wire and resistance losses...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-27-2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,987,030
Posted By rickricca
10 lbs of boost for a 3208 is plenty What is...

10 lbs of boost for a 3208 is plenty

What is your final drive ratio? 1900 rpm seems awful slow for a 3208 at cruise. It would be happier at 2400 to 2600 at that speed Perhaps your tach is a bit...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-27-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3,704
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Posted By rickricca
Yeah your exhaust brake has to be set under the...

Yeah your exhaust brake has to be set under the valve spring rating or you will float your exhaust valves and break something. I think that Cummins came stock with somewhere around 30 lb springs and...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-27-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3,704
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Posted By rickricca
My rig weighs 23000 with a cummins triple nickel...

My rig weighs 23000 with a cummins triple nickel pushing it around. I turned up the pump a bit so I am probably at about 240 horse. I can't imagine pulling something as heavy as a E250, my little...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-13-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 3,704
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Posted By rickricca
how well does that work, towing backwards?

how well does that work, towing backwards?
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-22-2013, 08:24 AM
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Posted By rickricca
I meant ftx

I meant ftx
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-22-2013, 08:20 AM
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Posted By rickricca
Sure love our 1980 FTC diesel

Sure love our 1980 FTC diesel
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 03-26-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,919
Posted By rickricca
If you are not seeing fluid anywhere, I doubt you...

If you are not seeing fluid anywhere, I doubt you are losing it.

I have a 3060 MD in my service truck and sometimes it takes a little while for indicated fluid levels to stabilize after servicing...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-02-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3,704
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Posted By rickricca
Standard trans or automatic?

Standard trans or automatic?
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-15-2012, 08:38 AM
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Posted By rickricca
old rigs ROCK

old rigs ROCK
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-25-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,924
Posted By rickricca
try driving an old Foretravel with a 225 horse...

try driving an old Foretravel with a 225 horse Cummins
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-14-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 906
Views: 240,116
Posted By rickricca
58 AND 49 1980 Foretravel FTXRED towing ...

58 AND 49

1980 Foretravel FTXRED towing 1961 Mercedes 180B
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-09-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3,704
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Posted By rickricca
old motorhomes can be very very cool

old motorhomes can be very very cool
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-28-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,147
Posted By rickricca
v-leds.com 5K WHITE 48 PCB 194 921 1156 3175...

v-leds.com
5K WHITE 48 PCB 194 921 1156 3175 211 (https://www.v-leds.com/Universal-LED/Circuit-Boards/5K-White-LED/5K-WHITE-48-PCB-194-921-p9494324.html)
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-25-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,061
Posted By rickricca
grin

grin
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-25-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,061
Posted By rickricca
Well I am not a financial genius, but I have...

Well I am not a financial genius, but I have learned at this late stage in life that you never profit monetarily from these sorts of endeavors but you can often get out of them more that what you...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-25-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,061
Posted By rickricca
Well, I bought a 1980 Foretravel diesel pusher...

Well, I bought a 1980 Foretravel diesel pusher last year and if I knew now what I didn't know then I probably would not have done such a silly thing. Now having said that, I have had a wonderful time...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-24-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,386
Posted By rickricca
Ahhhh Information! Thanks a lot!

Ahhhh
Information!

Thanks a lot!
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-23-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,386
Posted By rickricca
Norther tool has a belt drive electric clutch...

Norther tool has a belt drive electric clutch pump that may do the trick. That and a temp switch with relay and an adjustable flow controller and I am closer than I was
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-20-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,040
Posted By rickricca
where is "my photos"?

where is "my photos"?
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-19-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,040
Posted By rickricca
As a happy owner of a 1980 Foretravel FTX diesel...

As a happy owner of a 1980 Foretravel FTX diesel pusher, I can say that with all the problems I have had, I am very happy with it. Of course I like working on obsolete stuff, It's a challenge. The...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-18-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,386
Posted By rickricca
Good idea thanks, my problem however is that I...

Good idea thanks, my problem however is that I have a side radiator. The fan is currently driven through a belt system and right-angle box. That's why I need to go hydraulic
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-17-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,386
Posted By rickricca
hydraulic fan

My 1980 Foretravel pusher has a rather troublesome belt-driven fan system.

I have begun the research and parts gathering to convert it to a hydraulic set-up.

I have acquired a transit bus...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-30-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,240
Posted By rickricca
1980 Foretravel FTX diesel pusher

1980 Foretravel FTX diesel pusher
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-10-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,327
Posted By rickricca
Takes a classic guy to appreciate a classic rig

Takes a classic guy to appreciate a classic rig
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-10-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,327
Posted By rickricca
this is my vintage 1980 Foretravel FTX pulling my...

this is my vintage 1980 Foretravel FTX pulling my vintage benz
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-25-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,992
Posted By rickricca
So true I purchased a 1980 ftx, one of the...

So true

I purchased a 1980 ftx, one of the first diesel pushers and my wife LOVES it
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-24-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,987,030
Posted By rickricca
what a great rig!

what a great rig!
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-27-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,987,030
Posted By rickricca
First trip

Our first trip with the new (old) Foretravel ftxred dragging the old benz behind (how to make slow even slower) We survived!
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-22-2011, 08:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 975
Posted By rickricca
toad shield

I have a road master tow bar. Our first trip (with the toad following along behind) resulted in the toad looking like it had been drug through flood waters.

What are your various experiences with...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-14-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,067
Posted By rickricca
foretravel gfi breaker

My 1980 ftx has a circuit breaker-type gfi that will sometimes trip. When it does, I am unable to reset it if there is any 12 volt house load at all, it trips again right away. If I shed all 12 volt...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-07-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,120
Posted By rickricca
Yes Good motor albeit old tech. Also...

Yes

Good motor albeit old tech.

Also was an option , I believe in that Motor home so should fit without too many headaches IMHO

A good used one should be reasonable
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-06-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,120
Posted By rickricca
put a 3208 in it, it will fit better

put a 3208 in it, it will fit better
Forum: Just Conversation 03-02-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,691
Posted By rickricca
day job

Septic tank pumper, inspector, troubleshooter for 35 years

My wife cleans houses and is working on starting a vegan dessert business
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-02-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By rickricca
roof maintenance

Looks like my ftx has a plywood roof with some kind of white coating on it. No leaks...YET but I am very interested in the variety of opinions and experiences folks have with maintenance of roofs....
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-21-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,951
Posted By rickricca
typical Seems like one corporation (LKQ) is...

typical

Seems like one corporation (LKQ) is buying up all the truck wrecking yards too

The old days are sure gone, aren't they?:banghead:
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-21-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,951
Posted By rickricca
Of course, for the same amount of headache and...

Of course, for the same amount of headache and money, you could do a gear vendor or us gear two speed and accomplish what you're looking to do
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-20-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,951
Posted By rickricca
I would think a C-6 would be pretty ideal.... if...

I would think a C-6 would be pretty ideal.... if you have the right final.
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-19-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,951
Posted By rickricca
The newer stuff from what I have seen tends to...

The newer stuff from what I have seen tends to have 5 and 6 speed automatics, most with overdrive, and everything (engine and trans) is computer managed.

don't think it would be worth your time....
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-18-2011, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,951
Posted By rickricca
You need to identify who makes your rear axle....

You need to identify who makes your rear axle. Get the manufacturer name and alll the numbers you can find and pm me
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-13-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,951
Posted By rickricca
2- Speed final drive

Just about finished putting a 2-speed final drive in my 80 Foretravel FTX pusher. I would say I switched rear ends but the rear end of my coach is the motor:laugh:.

The job was about as...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-30-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,987,030
Posted By rickricca
Yeah, I really think I did okay for the price...

Yeah, I really think I did okay for the price range I was in. Hopefully that old Cummins will stay together
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-30-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,987,030
Posted By rickricca
lots of little stuff, shocks, driver ac, bedroom...

lots of little stuff, shocks, driver ac, bedroom rooftop ac, speedo, tires, this and that. Maybe even a two speed differential if I can find one
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-30-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,786
Posted By rickricca
I wish it was a CAT It is a Cummins VT225...

I wish it was a CAT

It is a Cummins VT225 also known as 555 or Triple Nickle.

Not one of Cummin's best efforts. The early ones were governed at 3300 RPM and liked to come apart rather...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-29-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,786
Posted By rickricca
owners/service/any manual

Got a 1980 Foretravel 38 footer on a National Chassis with Cummins small V-8 for power. Looking for any info, war stories or whatever that might be out there
Thanks!
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