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    Intermittent Check Engine

    in Engines - Transmissions - Drive Train - Suspension - Chassis - Steering - Exhaust - Tires - Etc.

    Posted

    On 12/27/2021 at 11:04 AM, Aldo said:

    Hey Everyone,

     

    Thanks for all the help from everyone here. I'm a newb to the camper thing, a mechanical hobbyist and home rebuilder. I've never had a travel house before though. So my first two-in-one'r. 

     

    86 22RE SeaBreeze. Auto. 

     

    Check engine light:

     

    1. Pops on when stressed in 4th gear above 60 e.g. headwind or up hill when on the gas. When I lift off, it goes away. My fix currently is to turn off overdrive and just keep it at 55 or so when I'm getting strong headwinds or climbing

    2. Pops on when I try and use the engine to brake down a hill by turning off overdrive. Blinks 5 times at me (i think it's 5, it's certainly a sequence of purpose). Fix here is...don't do this. 

     

    The problem is only an interstate one, around town and even on non-interstate "easier", less trafficy highway, it never happens. 

     

    Have I replicated anyone else's experience? Is this common? I've put about 1300 miles on her like this. Fluids are all good and new and seem be staying that way, engine temperature is always on the lower side and never changes. Everything else seems great. 

     

    Thanks everyone,

     

    Aldo


    i had a similar issue my checks engine light would come on going down hill above 50 mph or so. My problem was the 02 sensor. 

    Intermittent Check Engine

    in Engines - Transmissions - Drive Train - Suspension - Chassis - Steering - Exhaust - Tires - Etc.

    Posted

    On 12/27/2021 at 11:39 AM, linda s said:

    First thing to do would be check your engine codes and see if it's throwing any bad ones. Easy to do and no equipment needed. 

    Toyota Tech - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (4crawler.com)

     

    As far as leaving it in overdrive when going uphill or with strong headwinds, just stop it. Your transmission is undoubtably getting hotter than it should and heat will eventually trash a transmission. I never turn my overdrive on. The 22re runs just fine at highway speeds in third. 

    Linda S


    definitely getting hotter in OD period. Since I installed a transmission Temp sensor I can see the needle clime when in OD. Take it out of OD and the needle will drop. And that’s on flat surfaces 
     

     

    Mounting scissor jacks to frame

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by 86Dolphino

    I’ve done some reading and seen a post or two on mounting leveling jacks to the rig. To be clear I’m not talking about stabilizers I’m talking 7500 pound lift capacity scissor jacks. 
     

    here is a link 

    Camco 48830 Eaz-Lift 24" RV Stabilizing Scissor Jack| Fits Pop-Up Campers and Travel Trailers | Supports Up to 7,500 lb.| 2-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKKS4W8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_G8TJD32CWBQN8C0PCFZE

     

    i figure with 4 of them that’s 30k pounds lift which is easily way more than I need
     

    I read WME post where he says he mounted his to in the front right near the front bumper mounts and the rears where he did his extra support on the extension rails. 
     

    I was wondering if anyone of has some photos or advice before I get started? 
     

    since my extension rails haven’t been reinforced I’m thinking of mounting the rear ones right where they meet the actual Toyota frame. 
     

    all ideas and comments are welcome. If anyone has pictures that would be awesome. 
     

    Hope everyone has been safe. 
     

    thanks in advance for all the help. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    New upholstery

    in Improvement and Do-It-Yourself Projects you have done to Share!

    Posted

    8 hours ago, Totem said:

    Did you put in those stainless cup holders in the table? Thats awesome. Never thought to try that. My kids just spill constantly.


    yes I did. Got them off Amazon. Used a jig saw. One thing to make sure of if doing it, is to cut the hole just slightly smaller than needed. then you can push the cup holder in and it will stay in place. 
     

    with two kids they are a must. 

    Siding repair

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Honestly I don’t know. But on the passenger side it looks like a clean cut. Almost like a cutting wheel.  And when you step back the overhead bunk looks straight no sagging, and really on the inside it looks like hell, but the walls don’t have any water damage. 


     

    I got this old rv (78 cal camp) out of a package deal for 1600. the other was a 83 dolphin. I cleaned up the 83 and just sold it for 3200. So I’m in this old cal camp nothing. 
     

    my plan is to bring the outside back to passable condition put air bags on all 4 corners and some 13 or 14” spoke wheels cleaned up the inside real nice and use this one for car shoes and cruising since it’s so short and small.  

    Siding repair

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    Posted

    All good ideas thank you. 
     

    the epoxy seems pretty easy. So does pop riveting another piece if I can find the same.  
     

    i was also wondering maybe getting a small piece of aluminum and bending it to match the existing siding and using the aluminum filler rods you melt on with a torch. I would of course pull off the panel prior to throwing a flame to it hahaha. 

    Siding repair

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    Posted · Edited by 86Dolphino

    Anyone got any ideas on how to make this hole/crack look like new or close to without replacing the siding? 
     

    ive used flex seal in the past (recommended by Linda, thank you again)

     

    but I feel this area has so much moment when traveling flex seal won’t hold up in the long run, and it’s a large area on the driver side. The passenger side is not as bad.
     

    So I thought I’d ask 

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    Can't find Porch light Lens Cover that fits..

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    On 9/9/2021 at 12:39 PM, Ctgriffi said:

    Caulking can be nearly an art form, seems like. And it can make or break the look of many projects.

     

    One trick I've learned, in cases where you have the time and want a near-perfect line: start with a straight, continuous run of masking tape—one piece on each side of the joint—then, after you apply the caulk and tool the joint with a wet fingertip, carefully remove each piece of tape (pulling it at an angle, away from the joint) before the caulk sets up.

     

    17 hours ago, linda s said:

    So is there a screw to hold it in. If so your going to have to figure out how to make one. My 86 did have the screw but I upgraded to no screw before it was too late.  No handle fixtures to upgrade with anymore. 

    Here's the no screw type. To pricey so search some more

    Crap sight won't let me link. Just searched rv door handle lens

    Linda

    Yea it has the screw. I’m just gonna make a metal one. Thank you Linda. 
     

    Ctgriffi, no it’s not like that one. 

    Painting cabinets

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    Posted

    Let me ask everyone. I’ve been considering painting my cabinets in my Rv a nice grey color. But I’m wondering do you think it hurts the value or adds to the value?
     

    So I’m asking all of you what do you think? If you were in the market would you like to see the original wood panel cabinets or nicely painted ones? 
     

    the current condition of mine isn’t perfect but not bad some scuffs here and there, but overall I’d say they are 90%ers

     

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