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RE: 1990 Southwind coach electric problems
That sounds like dirty contacts on that relay too.
A new relay should not be too expensive, I would just replace it.
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Stim
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05/20/13 10:32pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Got 15 miles ... brake problems ... Mid State RV = AWESOME!
You fogot to tell us what you had for breakfast???????? :)
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Stim
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05/15/13 10:06am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Crazy steering wobble/shake
Since we are shooting in the dark, with higher air pressure you might have an "S" cam sticking after you release the foot brake. ????
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Stim
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05/14/13 06:38pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: P30 Chassis
Ring and pinion, No. You will need the low ratio at some point.
That leaves you two options, newer model transmission with overdrive and aftermarket electrical control or a overdrive auxilliary transmission like a "GearVender".
Both options will be expensive even doing it yourself!
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Stim
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05/12/13 10:11pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Sweet potatoes...am I late to the game?
I love them candied!
I make Candied Sweet Potatoes using the microwave, it's fast and easy!
Bake taters in microwave.
Peel, slice into bowl, add butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Bake again in microwave to melt butter and sugar. YUM!!
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Stim
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05/11/13 07:29pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: 1990 Southwind coach electric problems
I had a 1989 Southwind, the switches over the door were sticky and would stay on instead of momentary and burned up the relays!
Those battery solonoid looking things are "Latch Relays". If you put 12V to the control terminals + to - it closes the relay, - to + it opens the relay.
Those relays cost about $80. EACH!!!
Lub the rocker switches with silicone spray.
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Stim
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05/11/13 06:13pm |
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RE: AC on while driving question
I have always pre-set the temp and cranked the gen if I needed AC.
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Stim
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04/29/13 05:24pm |
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RE: Turnips
I'm not a turnip eater BUT if I wanted to cook them my choice would be to pressure cook them. Probably in the 20 minute range and sliced, you would need to experiment with time.
I cook a lot of veggies in my P cooker. Quarter a head of cabbage and in it goes! P cooking keeps the flavor without watering it down.
(I'm waiting for the background checks to start on Pressure Cookers.)
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Stim
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04/26/13 05:28pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Air Filter
While changing an air filter is normally a simple task when you are at an interval that it needs changing there are other service items that need attention.
If you have an owners manual it should give the service items and mileage intervals.
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Stim
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04/26/13 05:14pm |
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RE: Dash Air....R-134 or?
134A systems have quick disconnect fittings, R12 had screw on fittings.
If you buy an upgrade kit it comes with the screw on fittings that convert it to quick disconnect.
Just look at the fittings on the system.
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Stim
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04/26/13 05:08pm |
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RE: Meat Loaf Recipes
I always make about 5 lbs of meatloaf. Eat part, refrigerate part and cut in portion size slices, wrap in alum foil and freeze part.
Nothing like a 5 minute (microwave) meatload sandwich or meal!
I add plenty of bread and (Townhouse)cracker fill, mixed well, because it takes on the flavors very well.
I keep it pretty simple, I don't like a "busy" meatloaf.
I also saulte chopped onions in butter before adding. Gives great flavor without the harshness.
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Stim
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04/16/13 05:58pm |
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RE: Roof replacement for 1992 Winnebago
I replaced the roof on a 1974 Winnebago Indian back about 1984.
When the "sandwich" fails it has to be replaced.
I had to build it on the ground from glue, luan plywood, foam, with a aluminum topping (semi trailer roofing) then slide it up on the roof and trim and fasten.
I pulled the MH close to my house roof and put both roof AC's on the house roof for storage.
I glued/stapled a light weight carpet to it when done for a headliner.
It was a real PITA but I was younger and just went with it!
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Stim
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04/16/13 05:44pm |
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RE: 8.1L Engine Radiator Aux Fans
My last MH had the fans controled with a thermostat to come on when temp was up.
I put a switch on the dash so I could manually turn them on to help with cool down when coming off the innerstate to stop for gas or if I seen a temp rise I wanted to lower.
It was easy because there is a relay that turns them on and I just hooked 12v to the control side of the relay through the switch.
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Stim
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04/11/13 05:36pm |
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RE: Imported Foods
The reason for this post was to raise awarenes that some common foods might have unhealthy origins and it doesn't hurt to check their origin.
Not to bash Walmart or Dollar stores!
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Stim
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04/08/13 10:19am |
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RE: Imported Foods
Are there any products at Dollar stores that are produced in North America? I doubt it. I for one would never buy food at a dollar store, remember the contaminated toothpaste a few years ago?
I did find "Whales" (knock-off Gold Fish) made in PA. Lance Snack Crackers made in NC. and Brims Cheese Balls made in TN. at Dollar Tree so it is possible.
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Stim
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04/08/13 05:38am |
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Imported Foods
Here is a very long thread on another board, the poster bought Garlic at W M and got it home to find out that it was from China!
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/275491-garlic-china-what-gives.html
I didn't think much about checking until I read this. Today I was at a Dollar store and found Mandarin Orange cups from China, mixed fruit from Tailand!!
I'm not a "Health Nut" I love my deep fryer!! BUT there is a limit!
Please start reading labels.
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Stim
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04/07/13 08:54pm |
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RE: Velveeta Cheese
I aggree, stack as many as you want in a corner of the MH, no need to cool, just don't overheat.
I buy the 2 lb brick and once I open it I put in the fridge in a ziplock bag. I always try to burp the bag well. I keep it in the fridge for months!
I just picked a lot of Broccoli from my garden, I blanched it and froze it. I always pressure cook it then top with a Parkey/Velveta sauce from the microwave. YUM!
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Stim
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04/07/13 08:42pm |
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RE: Rear axel issue
It's possible that you have a sheared center bolt in the leaf spring.
There is a bolt that goes through all the leaves of a spring and the axle sits on this bolt. If the wheels hit something solid it could shear this bolt. The U-bolts will still hold the axle to the spring but it can shift.
A simple way to check is to make a measurement from the center of the front spring to frame mounting bolt to the axle on each side. They should be the same measurement.
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Stim
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03/25/13 06:16pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: How do you remove a FWD Toronado drive-train from a MH?
Since the suspension must be left in place, it will be easy enough to crank the torsion springs down, so it will operate in the active area of the suspension. It doesn't change the spring rate, but at least the suspension would not be topped out.
From the pics in the other thread it has coil spring suspension not torsion BARS.
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Stim
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03/21/13 08:42pm |
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RE: How do you remove a FWD Toronado drive-train from a MH?
From the article- "Ultra engineers tested several alternative power units. An Oldsmobile Toronado front-wheel drive package was installed in both the front and rear end of the Ultra Van. This led to a front-wheel drive motorhome called the Tiara. Ultra Inc., and the follow-on company BELCO made 42 Tiaras."
This quote from the article states that they built 42 units with the Olds drivetrain. So it was a factory built coach.
That's a lot of MEAT to put in a MH with no frame. ???
I would think with the engine removed it will not tow very well. The unloaded suspension might make it squirrely.
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Stim
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03/21/13 10:23am |
Class A Motorhomes
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