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Hey Greg...
How do I make a donation to keep this site going ? Been coming here for years for info on my baby, and would hate to see the site go away. I think I can spare a few bucks to help the cause.
John ( The sweet music of a Turbo) Boeve
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Howdy Dolphin...
When I was in the wrenching trade, I believe that the cutoff time on any warranty repairs was 10 years regardless of milage! If this is the case, two decades is kinda pushin' it.
Just my two cents worth...
A penny per decade...
go from there...
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Howdy tweberglass...
Good looking work. I envy someone with the gumption to tackle a project like this and successfully complete it.
Good on ya!
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Howdy Perilyn...
Sounds to me that maybe your coach battery isn't charged fully, or there's a resistance in the circuit.Corrosion , maybe.I'd check the battery connections on the coach battery.
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Howdy MJ.
I like the O'kanagan logo. Nice looking rig.
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Thanks Folks for the quick reply. Now I remember that " The Solution" was in a link listed in a discussion. Gottas love my screen door memory. My tank is now empty, think I'll pour about 5 gallons or so down both tanks, along with ice cubes in the black water tank, and take " Against the Wind" out for a 10 - 20 mile cobwebb clearing drive.
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A while back, someone here posted info on a homemade tank cleaner. It used fabric softener, laundry soap, and water. I think it was either Maineah or Moosepucky. I would like the proportions please. Tank is in bad need of a through cleaning. Whooey !
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Howdy Mr RJR.
Tow a vehicle- DO NOT DO .
Hate ta slam your bubble with a shovel, but these Toys just don't do towing.Get a bigger rig with a frame, brakes, and a torque'n engine to do the TOAD thingie.
Pax Vobiscum, Sir.
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Howdy Sir.
I hate to say this, but it sounds to be that your tranny needs to be rebuilt. Just my opinion.There's a fella on here, I think he goes by the nick Mineah, that is a ol' tranny man from way back, if I remember correctly. Maybe he can jump on this one.
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I was just expresssing ( poorly) my thoughts that in these rigs the load is constant. It's not like a truck that is loaded then off loaded, loaded, etc. These vehicles never get a break by being empty. The rear springs determine how the rig sets, which determine how much air you put in the bags and also they determine how much the rig leans on curves and corners. And don't forget ride. I figure, and this is just personal thoughts based on wrench twisting for 35 years, that the closer to new you keep suspension and steering components , the safer , more comfortable, and confident the trip becomes. We are hauling small houses around. Going down the road, the suspension is the houses foundation. I REALLY like feeling stable. New springs would bring this feeling.
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Howdy.
Maybe one of your air bags is leaking. If it isn't, I'd replace both springs with new or rebulit units. These things are too important to settle for half measures.
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Howdy.
What temperature is the engine running exactly? If your guage is the old Cold-Hot one, I'd replace it with one that shows it in degrees. Have you checked the radiator and thermostat ?
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Howdy.
Most times with the exterior lights it's corrosion on the bulb contacts. The ground contacts and wires are also culprits. Chech out these easy to get to areas first before ya start removing panels , etc. Oh, and check out to see if somebody installed a trailer harness. Some times corrosion enters into the harness splices andcan cause all sorts of problems. As far as the interior, check out the simple things first. Check the bulbs and contacts, see if your getting power to the lights and check the grounds by connecting a 12 volt test lamp across the bulb contacts.
If you have done these things, I apologize for wasting your time.
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Makes sense. Hafta give mine a quick look.
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Make sure the electrical connections on the pump motor are in good shape. Mine would get hotter 'n... because they had lost their tension . Check them out by running the motor an touching them. Be carefull, they can get HOT.
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I know this is propbably a silly question, but is the thermostat in the fridge turned cold enough. My fridge will get cold enough to freeze meat in 24 hours. A slight tilt( non-levelness?) doesn't seem to effect it that much.
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I didn't know they had to be certified. Guys have been pumping Propane in mine in 3 states with no trouble.
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Howdy, ratbit.
Good luck with the rig and have fun.
P.S. Watch them rats!
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Howdy.
I put a turbo on my 22re. Hp went from about 90 usable to about 150-160. Cost for my kit with a fuel management upgrade ran about 4500 dollars. I should have put in turbo pistons so I could raise the boost pressure higher, but I stayed with the stock configuration pistons. This choice allowed me to cruise down the highway running about 0 to 4 inches of vacuum, but when tthe turbo kicked in the boost went to 4 p.s.i. This choice also will be better for engine longetivity, in my opinion. I have a hard time keeping the MH under sixty mph. It wants to run 65. Going 65 - 70m is no problem. I used to have a hard time gettihg it to fifty with a strong headwind, no problem now.
If ya want more ponies, ya gotta feed 'em. I dropped 3-4 mpg, but gained almost double the hp. Some will dispute my hp figures, but I dealt with a reputable company who does nothing but sell power items for Toyota engines, and that is their estimate.
Hope this helps.
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I like it. Cool.
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Howdy.
Welcome to the forum. We'll( me, the wife, and our MH ,Against the Wind) barring anything unforseen, will see you at the rally.
Roll that Dolphin...
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Howdy.
I get around 14-15 with my 21 foot Sunrader. Thats with a 22rec with turbo.
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And if you take off the brake drum, be sure to peel back the rubber seals on the wheel cylinder. I checked mine out and was greeted by black ahhh.. ah heck, snot packed in 'em. Shows ya what happens to brake fluid in 20 years
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They get greased.The cone washers come off a lot easier if you use a chisel sharpened on one side and GENTLY tap on the sides of the cone with a small hammer. Do not whale on 'em mightily. Use wd-40 also.
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There ya go Greg, made my contribution...
I will now attempt to lay a guilt trip on all the members ...
Hey !!! YOU ---the lurkers and members who use this site... how about a few bucks to keep it going/ upgrade this excellent resource. We've got over a thousand members, if each member chivvied in a fiver we could keep this site up and running for years.
Im John ( Shoprat) Boeve and I approve this message..