[Help identifying a piece dangling freely]

I feel a little dumb for this and Im hoping for some help identifying what Im dealing with. Its a 1984 Rader 22r 16ft. I laid under it and went in a 360 area with the free end as far as it would reach and couldn't find where it goes. The other end  plugs up under the driver side maybe under the sink area (?). Shape reminds me of a meat thermometer - it has 2 bolt holes. I tied it up for now until I can figure out where it goes. Any advice on where to look will be appreciated. Thank you in advance. 

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On 11/9/2022 at 10:47 AM, linda s said:

Your rig looks very nice. Yes, Leisure Monterey made conventionally framed motorhomes besides just the fiberglass Sunrader. That's why yours is just Rader. To help take some of the strain off the rear axle, inflate the rear inside tires 5 to 10 pounds more than the outside. For now, it's the best you can do. Where in Northern Cal are you going. I'll look for an axle nearby. 

For future posts please start a new thread. Stuff gets lost in the huge thread making it impossible for others to use the advice and learn from your experience. 

Linda S

 

 

Thank you for the kind words on the rig and the advice on the tire pressure. I will follow it. I am going to Santa Rosa for work for a couple of months and I'm grateful for your willingness to help me look for the axel. I hit a deer in my Subaru with liability only. This is my only vehicle currently so I know I'm rolling the dice getting out there. Starting a new thread for a question I have now. Thank you again Linda. 

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49 minutes ago, fred heath said:

Your decision to make.

 

Keep in mind there are no replacement axle shafts (anywhere) for the GO82 axle. If you loose an axle shaft you’re looking at a tow to home, not to mention potential damage to the coach itself.

 I am in a position where I have to get to a job in Nor.Cal from Montana. Going to have to roll the dice on this one. Will upgrade that ASAP.

 

So far work on it: rebuild carb, basic tuneup, front right spindel replaced, brakes done, new grill, bumper, turn signals, headlights, old decals removed and new fender paint matched. I don't really have money to pay mechanics so I did the work. Would be nice to have access to a lift but I use a set of ramps to get under it when I need to. Currently troubleshooting air in the clutch line. Don't see an obvious leak and I bled air from the line but pedal still softish. Shifts ok, kind of grinds into reverse unless I shift through the other gears first. For 38 years old I'm quite happy with it and will iron out kinks. 

 

Anyway, again, I am grateful for your time and encouragement to get my axel handled. I'll see what my options are when I get to NorCal. I am curious if anyone here might know why this is just a "Rader" as opposed to "SunRader". It has aluminum siding as opposed to fiberglass... and the windows in front seem a little different. Is there a difference between a Rader and a Sunrader?  Thanks again! Take care!

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4 hours ago, fred heath said:

Should be done before any long distance 

 

Is it true the rigs under 17 feet had less of an issue? Thanks for the tip. I do appreciate it..

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30 minutes ago, fred heath said:

Do you have the 6 lug rear axle?

 

I have not done that swap yet but have been keeping an eye for axel. 

[What's your rig and where's it at?]

I thought I'd share my 1984. It's a shorty at 16.5 feet - I keep it obsessively clean but it still needs some work. I bought it in a blizzard in North Dakota from an oilfield worker last year. I paid $3900.00 for it but have put about $2000.00 into it since. I just shampood the carpet and handwashed the curtains. 6 new tires tomorrow and driving it out west for work soon after that. Hope all is well and thanks for checking it out!! 😊