Bikemike

Ok, thanks Linda.

Is this the best source for a master cylinder? 87 Escaper 22re.

Any clues on what could be the cause of a leak that shows up sometimes when it rains and not other times when it rains? Front left corner of the bed area gets a little damp. Visible drips of clear water on the front wall just to the right of this. Camper has been stationary with a slight slant to the left. The drips are right under an amber marker light that I’ve thoroughly sealed in times past. But, I have ordered some new ones because it seams like these (original) lights are the most likely suspects. I have tried taping off various areas on the front and then securing a garden hose to spray the area, removing the tape; spot by spot every 1/2 hour. Not exactly conclusive, but I did see the drips show up again after I unmasked the amber light. I just don’t understand the intermittent nature of the leak. Or, how the light is leaking for that matter with butyl tape, dicor and I even sealed the rubber electrical connection boot.

My previous rig was a bicycle! Now, racing up a steep grade at 15 mph in 1st gear, with all kinds of luxury gear is like a dream!

We just drove our escaper across the country; moving from western North Carolina to the green side of Oregon. I just flew back out east to pick up our Subaru. Here I am, easily cruising up I 80 at 75 mph near north platte, Nebraska...and I get passed by a dolphin! We rarely get ours over 60. It didn’t even look like a v6!

Got it!

I have been blowing an inordinate amount of 10 amp fuses under the dash the last two days. It happens when I make a sharp right turn and it takes out the gauges and the alternator among other things. I haven’t noticed it happen when I turn left yet, but it happens almost every time I turn right! This may be unrelated, but the horn hasn’t been working while the steering wheel is in certain positions. It works fine to go down the highway but around town the battery is discharging and I’m making hand signals.

Yes, I was looking into rebuilding them but I had my doubts as to the quality of the replacement that a previous owner had used.

I did get the one that Linda suggested and it worked. Although the bolt that goes through the eyelet was not tapered like the original. If I remember correctly.

Thanks, the price went up a little bit but the denso alternator I got from rock auto works really well.

You can get those hoses from 22reperformance.com or from the dealership.

I like these silicone wipers. The parts stores apparently don’t like to sell them because they last for so long. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002Z9QXA?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title

Where can I get a good quality remanufactured denso alternator? 86 truck 22re.

I have an 87 escaper. It made all kinds of noises at first. We’ve put 30,000 miles on it and dumped a bunch of money into it! Worth every penny! We just took it up to 12,000ft in rocky mnt national park.

Welcome to the forum Rachel. Water damage is a big issue with these often neglected rigs. One thing to consider is that, once there is a breach in the exterior, it’s a lot easier for water to get in to the walls and ceiling than it is for it to evaporate out. Wood and foam soak up the moisture like a sponge and both the outside walls and the inside vapor barriers hinder the escape of water vapor. Soooo...there is the extensive tear down, locate rotten and water logged materials, replace and reinforce with better quality materials method. A big job. Or, a short term fix is to clean up the out side really good, remove any silicone or other faulty patching from the roof, etc. caulk around vents, marker lights,etc. anywhere a hole has been made in the roof. and coat the roof with a white, elastomeric paint. But, sooner or later, that moisture trapped in the walls will be a problem.