RE: 1995 28ft Georgie Boy, Chevy 454, P30 chassis
I looked closely to the front suspension and I see there is some kind of airbag inside the coil spring. there looks like a Schrader valve where you can pump it up with air. I never seen such a thing.
Welcome to the wonderfull world of the P30. When the bags go bad just get a set of These and never worry about them again.
A definite X2 on that one and I did the same.
RE: '88 Southwind carburator not getting fuel
Where is the fuse for the fuel pump? And is the older P30 chassis manual online? I have the 1995 version but that covers fuel injection, not much carb info.
See if there's voltage at the electric fuel pump near the tank. If not, check for a pump relay or solenoid besides looking for a fuse.
Then take the output line loose and see if it pumps fuel with the key on. Should be a filter back there too and there might be a junction point for the genset feed as well.
Might find a chassis manual on amazon or ebay.
RE: who has done a complete renovation
koresample,
Sorry about that. Most of the time when I relay a link, I don't have too much trouble. I'll try it this way. 40 AD Vectra Remodel
Try that, if it still doesn't work, we'll go for plan z.
Scott
I might butt in here and just to say, that's one mean machine you have there and probably wouldn't know how to act around it as an owner.
Looks really good for sure!
RE: Boondocking at Walmart
Not to change the subject, and or jinx the OP's thread. But is this the longest going Wal*Mart Thread that's still open? .... :@ .... :B
Certainly can't say that these threads don't generate a lot of interest and many wish they could get as many responses to some of their high tech questions as well... :R
RE: Boondocking at Walmart
I'll have to make at least one exception to the above post and ironically it has to do with the birth town of KOA in Billings MN. Their prices are out of sight and no wonder why the local Walmart is full of overnighters, along with a security guard who leads them in for parking where he can better assist if need be during the night. Blinking amber light on his truck and all....LOL
At least this was the scenario when we stayed over in the summer of 09 and from the looks of some of the rigs, I doubt it if they were too strapped for funds. In fact, I think the main reason there are not a lot more is because it's just too hot in a lot of places and not many want to run a genset all night for the A/C's.
RE: digital tv reception
I imagine it takes some new hole drilling, correct? Also, how is it turned this 360 degrees and from inside the coach also?No, you can mount it right on the old crankup mount that the Winegard Sensor was mounted on. That is were I mounted mine.
Yes, but I was talking about this one, that doesn't require cranking up and down... Antenna
RE: What is the best Tow/Brake set up for a Towed Vehicle?
This so intrigued me, that I did some further research and found this, so I would like to hear more on how this could have possibly happened and maybe some others have had a similar experience.
"Since the tubes in a receiver fit tightly, there is only a shear load on the pin, with Very minimal (neglectable) bending load. If the jaws on the female part of the wagon hitch are 3" apart, and the receiver hitch is 1" thick, there is 2" of bending moment (or leverage) on the hitch pin. A pin or bolt will handle a ridiculous amount in a "shear only" setting. Especially "dual shear" where the load effectively has to shear the pin in 2 places for a failure (such as the receiver tube).
For example : a 5/8 pin: (.3125)^2 X 3.14= .30662 in^2 area of pin. If the steel is 75KSI material (1045 cold drawn), then each shear instance will theoretically handle 23000 pounds of shear load. Since the load is being spread over 2 instances (dual shear) it should hold 46,000 pounds before shearing. This all depends on the alloy of the steel being used in the pin of course. Hard to put 46K of direct drawbar load on a pickup. Not saying impossible, but hard to do."After reading your post, makes me wonder if the tubes were not fully extended, which would allow it to get a running start.
Possibly and maybe if we could get sjholt to chime back in here, we might have a little more insight, as to exactly what happened with his experience. Certainly wouldn't want something like that happening with me.
RE: What is the best Tow/Brake set up for a Towed Vehicle?
The ReadyBrake break away works. I found that out when I broke a hitch pin.
These pins have been known to break and have often wondered about that... :E
I mean this thing actually sheared off both sides of the pin?
This so intrigued me, that I did some further research and found this, so I would like to hear more on how this could have possibly happened and maybe some others have had a similar experience.
"Since the tubes in a receiver fit tightly, there is only a shear load on the pin, with Very minimal (neglectable) bending load. If the jaws on the female part of the wagon hitch are 3" apart, and the receiver hitch is 1" thick, there is 2" of bending moment (or leverage) on the hitch pin. A pin or bolt will handle a ridiculous amount in a "shear only" setting. Especially "dual shear" where the load effectively has to shear the pin in 2 places for a failure (such as the receiver tube).
For example : a 5/8 pin: (.3125)^2 X 3.14= .30662 in^2 area of pin. If the steel is 75KSI material (1045 cold drawn), then each shear instance will theoretically handle 23000 pounds of shear load. Since the load is being spread over 2 instances (dual shear) it should hold 46,000 pounds before shearing. This all depends on the alloy of the steel being used in the pin of course. Hard to put 46K of direct drawbar load on a pickup. Not saying impossible, but hard to do."
RE: digital tv reception
I just replaced both of my TVs with a 24" flat screens. Since I managed to ruin the Winegard antenna by leaving it up while driving (again), I removed it and replaced it with the RV Jack digital antenna. It has a signal meter on it and it is amplified. I love it. I now have 36 channels and no more cranking up the antenna (nor forgetting to crank it down). I also got rid of some obsolete technology. The cable and over-the-air is automatically switched when the amplifier is turned on or off.
I now have a cleaner and easier installation.
No more VCR.
No more DVD.
No more converter box and separate remote.
No more selection box for the cable/antenna/vcr for front and back.
No more cranking up the antenna.
Can you provide a link to what you bought and where, along with a price?
I bought one from Ebay for $129, but here is one for a little less money.
Neat and I see that camping world has it on sale even....
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/jack-digital-hdtv-antenna-system-white/56484
I imagine it takes some new hole drilling, correct? Also, how is it turned this 360 degrees and from inside the coach also?
RE: Help, Electricalmproblem
I had a 1999 Coachman Class C with the same problem! seems that the entire coach's electrical system ran through the one gfci outlet in the bathroom....I replaced it with a new 15A gfci outlet and everything worked great for the duration of ownership (5 years). It was a real temptation not to replace it with a 20A outlet but common sense prevailed!!!!!
You could have done so, as long as it was all wired with #12awg, but most likely #14 and usually depicted by the circuit breaker feeding it, if done right.
RE: Boondocking at Walmart
I have stayed at a Walmart or Cracker Barrel on several trips but would actually prefer to stay at a campground but that said if the campground operators had a different over night rate of say $20.00 for people that arrive after 7 pm or so and are not even going to use any of the facilities except for maybe electric they would probally see more folks at their campground and less folks staying at a walmart or any other place like that. Just my opinion
I've seen them at high priced campgrounds and parks, arriving at 10pm and leaving at 6am, when a rest area would have sufficed. We don't have that kind of money to throw and wouldn't even if. Do like arriving early and leaving late in State and National Parks and don't use our RV to run road races either. We've owned sport cars for doing that.
RE: digital tv reception
I just replaced both of my TVs with a 24" flat screens. Since I managed to ruin the Winegard antenna by leaving it up while driving (again), I removed it and replaced it with the RV Jack digital antenna. It has a signal meter on it and it is amplified. I love it. I now have 36 channels and no more cranking up the antenna (nor forgetting to crank it down). I also got rid of some obsolete technology. The cable and over-the-air is automatically switched when the amplifier is turned on or off.
I now have a cleaner and easier installation.
No more VCR.
No more DVD.
No more converter box and separate remote.
No more selection box for the cable/antenna/vcr for front and back.
No more cranking up the antenna.
Can you provide a link to what you bought and where, along with a price?
RE: Boondocking at Walmart
If you own a motorhome, you should be able to afford a RV park or to stay at a place where they allow or encourage such things. But not Wal-Mart.
Or if you own a motorhome maybe all you can still afford is a free parking space at Walmart.
You got that right and saving a buck now and then, is the same as getting better fuel mileage and I've seen rigs in there that would put many to shame. Besides, Walmart does encourage these stays and for one stay, it costs us $200 by the time we took on stores and many times, we also fuel up at these stops. I mean they're not stupid for allowing this!
RE: P30 Chassis
I would like to know. can you get high geared rear ends for the P30 chassis? someday I would like to get a higher geared ring and pinion to get the rpms down a little. anyone ever done that?
That's the last thing, I would ever do as it will affect more than top gear. Maybe with an overdrive transmission if you don't have one now.
You might consider adding your rig in your signature, so that your questions can be answered better.
RE: Boondocking at Walmart
We have boondocked at Walmart several times while traveling between campgrounds. I have noticed that some have signs stating: No 18 wheelers or RV's. A friend from California told me the other day that a lot of towns out there are passing ordinances to stop the boondocking. Have any of you ran into this, I can imagine it has something to do with those staying extended time in the parking lots. I saw a guy a couple of weeks ago, with the slides out, awning out and BBQ grill set up. In my opinion he was screwing it up for all.
Joe
It has to do with the town's board members owning campgrounds, hotels and such that don't like you staying anyplace for free. Ashland WI was like this and we ended up in the American Inn parking lot with a low voltage 20amp outlet on a light pool for about $25 and continental breakfast.
RE: digital tv reception
We bought a 2006 Winnebago Tour last summer, when we first got it I had it parked next to my 2008 Jayco Desinger. Using the air antenna I can get more stations in the trailer than in the winne. They both have flat screen tv, should I change something else? I'm thinking that's about the time the switch to digital came about.
Thanks
Flat screen or not, are they both HDTV's and do they both have amplified antennas?
RE: What is the best Tow/Brake set up for a Towed Vehicle?
A shorten version. Unified braking, Roadmaster (Sterling) tow bar, breakaway cables. On the bridge between Bullhead City, AZ and Laughlin, NV.
Pin on hitch breaks (verified), towed brakes come on full, breakaway cables hold, Tow bar catches on concrete and like a pole vaulter does a 180 degree and goes thru toad a/c system and into engine oil pan. A lot of damage. USAA pays for towed repairs. Roadmaster gives new tow bar (Rick).
Was acceleratoring rapidly and in 2nd gear when this happened. Too late by the time stopped.
For me personally, I wonder if the two ten thousand lbs breakaway cables actually broke, if there would have been a lot less damage and the tow (06 Grand Vitara) would just be sitting there unharmed. The Unified worked as advertised.
Kerry (USAA did NOT raise our premiums and went after Roadmaster)
You're saying not to use any safety cables and just rely on the breakaway, instead of attempting to drag the toad with the brakes on?
Makes sense to me and there doesn't seem to be much consideration for what happens to your stuff, just as long as it doesn't go elsewhere.
Still hate the thought of the pin breaking and one must wonder how good and dependable they are, overall. Just hope those Chinese know how to make them, as I wouldn't know how to test it without some real sophisticated equipment.
What is the rating on these pins and do they make them for both 5000 and 10000 lb receivers? I can't remember what the rating was, on the one I bought.
RE: Dingy
The most common vehicle towed is the Honda CRV. It doesn't require modification, is easy to drive, easy to get in and out of, and is very reliable.
(We just bought a new CRV and may install a baseplate and braking system to tow it, but since we already have our Hummer set up we may just procrastinate and save the money. Most important though is the wife likes it.)
You forgot to mention that the CRV isn't worth a darn in the Moab or on the Rubicon Trail and the hummer, though heavier than a Jeep, will do a lot better.
RE: Help, Electricalmproblem
Plugged in small air compressor this morning, worked for awhile, then lost power at plug in the bay. All 110 plugs dead, checked the Gfci in bathroom , cannot reset it. Maybe it has no power. Am trying to see if there is a fuse somewhere. This is 2003 Holiday Rqmbler endeavor. Any suggestion, class a is new to me. Thanks.
No fuses, just circuit breakers for the 120vac power and if the compressor developed a ground fault and still plugged in, then the GFI won't reset.
However they can go bad, as said, but mostly just stay on from my experience.
As for the outlets or receptacles in the coach and (not plugs, since they're female and I never call a female a male.. ;)) if they're all dead, then look for the main breaker in the coach panel or outside on the pedestal, in your home panel or whichever might apply here.
RE: Dingy
What's the simplest vehicle to use as the dingy. It can't be to small cause I'll have trouble clinbing in and out of it. A jeep may work but don't know if they can be towed and do they have to be a manual trans.
Thanks Jerry
JEEP Wranglers are best IMO and the autos can be towed as well. Just put the transfer case in neutral and the tranny in PARK or TOP GEAR, release the steering lock if so equipped (many 2007-13 JK's do not) and you're good to go for however far and as fast as you wish. You're also ready for any kind of terrain from the interstate to the Rubicon trail and whatever might be in between. DEMCO base plates work well on these and the READYBRUTE/ELITE tow bar package completes the most simple and cost effective install. COOLTECH also has a simple plug and play lighting harness for the JK series. Others are available in different forms and I have my own proven ideas on those.
