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RE: Windows XP and Google Problems
Have you downloaded IE 7 or 8?
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Tenn Stud
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10/09/08 05:49pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Need a cleaner program for my computer
click on start, click on search, click on all files and folders, type in the name you are looking for, click search. It will tell you if it is in the computer and where it is located
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Tenn Stud
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10/08/08 08:02pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Octane Boost Additive
I just went through Octane Booster with GM on a XLR/V roadster. Here in East TN we have not been able to get 93 or 91 octane for better than 3 weeks. Caddy division told me that I could run on 91 if I did NO performance driving. If I used an Octane Booster and I had an engine problem No warranty on the engine. They wold not comment on why. That told me that it don't work. We just got 93 today
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Tenn Stud
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10/08/08 01:19pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: 1988 Holiday Rambler Imperial Electrical Questions
A lot of the above is not good advise! If you can get to 120vac use a battery charger to charge the house batteries. Using the converter to charge completely dead batteries that has been sitting for some time would have warped and shorted plates, The acid is probably naturalized, There is no sense putting that load on your converter when a battery charger will do a better job, Bad idea. The 2 switches at your door are disconnects both chassis and coach batteries. the reason why you do not hear the house disconnect work there is no power to work it. The most likely reason your Generator will not keep running when you release the start switch is that the voltage regulator could be bad, Hard to determine with all dead batteries. The Generator starts off the house batteries, You proved that when you jumped your truck to the house batts and the gen started. I would figure on replacing all the batteries in the coach, Your alternator is most likely a beefed up Delco 10DN it wont last long charging bad batteries. I believe that the refrig in that unit is 3 way 120vac,12vdc and propane. Free advise that alternator will not last long with the fridge on 12vdc while driving. On the back of the fridge unhook the blue wire to kill the 12vdc. If it is connected that way. A 1988 mod most likely someone has beet you to it.
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Tenn Stud
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10/07/08 09:19pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Brakes are locked
Before I really tried to tear anything up I would call a wrecker and try to winch the MH to pavement where the traction would break the shoes loose from the drums. Reverse is not your strongest gear be careful with your tranny
Bad advice.. If the wheels won't turn, and they are the drive wheels (which they are) winching to pavement won't help.
Mobile RV service (or mobile truck service) will, and the O/P has already called those folks. and that is, beyond a doubt, the BEST solution to his problem at this time.
The only advice I would give the O/P once he's made the call for Joe's Mobile RV fix-it service (Or whatever one he called) is "Watch and Learn" so that the next time it happens.. You can save your wallet.
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I feel sure that your statement of "Bad advise" Is backed up with an authority such as a ME or a AME degree. I feel very confident that one would not make a public statement of criticism by just an opinion.
It does not take a mathamatition to know that more force can be applied to the rotation of the brake drums by applying force/traction/friction from rotation of the wheels than from all the torque applied by the engine through the drive train. Plus you are not destroying anything. You are just sliding the tires if it does not brake the RUSTED drums from the pads, No harm. I feel very confident that driving a chisel between the brake lining and the cast drums is better advise.
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Tenn Stud
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10/07/08 05:32pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Brakes are locked
I would call a wrecker and try to winch the MH to pavement where the traction would break the shoes loose
Now let's think about this---traction--to have traction the wheels have to turn so it dont matter if he is on sheer ice, if the wheels dont turn he dont need traction--now once the wheels break loose and spin then ok we need traction to go.----I think you got a little more then rust going on there---it's time for a mechcanic to take a look see----by some of these post it is an argument for class 3 license, at least the air brake part. No air no go.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Try Webester for traction! He has stated that he can see the diaphragm packs and the torque rod moving depends on which brake he has the wedge type or cam rollers. He has also stated that he has air pressure. If the torque rods are moving then the spring brake has to be released. He has also stated the this is not the first time this has happened and torque has broken it loose before. Being able to move the wheels is better than driving a chisel between the drum and the brake shoes. I don't see how two dissimilar materials can rust together.
In Aircraft we are always fighting dissimilar metal corrosion, the different materials set up a galvanic action when in presence of moisture. Here is a link of explanation
http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/Forms-galvanic/galvanic-corrosion.htm-------------------------------------------------
You are talking about corrosion. I also understand that I am a 38 year A&P with IA
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Tenn Stud
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10/07/08 06:43am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Brakes are locked
I would call a wrecker and try to winch the MH to pavement where the traction would break the shoes loose
Now let's think about this---traction--to have traction the wheels have to turn so it dont matter if he is on sheer ice, if the wheels dont turn he dont need traction--now once the wheels break loose and spin then ok we need traction to go.----I think you got a little more then rust going on there---it's time for a mechcanic to take a look see----by some of these post it is an argument for class 3 license, at least the air brake part. No air no go.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Try Webester for traction! He has stated that he can see the diaphragm packs and the torque rod moving depends on which brake he has the wedge type or cam rollers. He has also stated that he has air pressure. If the torque rods are moving then the spring brake has to be released. He has also stated the this is not the first time this has happened and torque has broken it loose before. Being able to move the wheels is better than driving a chisel between the drum and the brake shoes. I don't see how two dissimilar materials can rust together.
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Tenn Stud
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10/06/08 11:02pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Brakes are locked
Before I really tried to tear anything up I would call a wrecker and try to winch the MH to pavement where the traction would break the shoes loose from the drums. Reverse is not your strongest gear be careful with your tranny
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Tenn Stud
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10/06/08 08:20pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tag Axle and tire pressure math
http://www.prevostcar.com/cgi-bin/pages.cgi?page=xl2c_chara
Spartan chassis -several Manufacturers
Newell note 16,000lb tag
See recall on Bluebird Wanderlodge , # 07V-586 recall with NHTSA - All public info. They upgraded front axle to 17,000 from 16,000 on NHTSA recall this year. Had to move generators from front. Now re-rating drive to 24,000 from 23,000 . Tag is 13,000.
There were 58 units Only 57 left. -One fatal crash - front tire--------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks we are both on the same page
Roger
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Tenn Stud
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10/06/08 07:55pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tag Axle and tire pressure math
Tenn-stud,
RV's with a tag (single wheel) with or without air suspension are tandem axles. Being a dual is only useful for tire load and some safety in redundancy. Note that there are super size tires on some trailers (tractor-trailer combos) now.
The tag rating can usefully be 14,000 lbs and several RV's have that. A 14,000 lb tag plus a 20,000 lb drive axle allows the maximum tandem payload of 34,000 lbs while still within the single axle maximum of 20,000 lbs. Note some states allow up to 22,000 for a single axle.
See:DOT rules and definitions
---------------------------------------------------------------------- I will not dispute that there might be some MH manufactures that install a 14000 tag axle, But none that I know of. I would be interested in learning those Mfg by name. However the tag axle discussed on this thread is a 10000# axle so stated by the OP. I still contend that 14000#'s cannot legally be carried on a 10000# axle. I cannot divulge the info so I will not argue the facts on this forum. But, I hold the paper work where a MFG paid close to 6 figures to have an axle re-certified up 1000#'s for liability reasons. Stop and think of the liability exposure that management would subject their company to if you sold a unit that was overloaded empty. And where death could be involved. I believe that long time member DEEN steer axle replaced free for an overloaded condition. Back to the OP's question how can he reduce the steer and drive axle weight with the tag axle, Those 2 axles cannot carry 34000lbs as stated
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Tenn Stud
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10/06/08 06:21pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tag Axle and tire pressure math
An equalized suspension system is provided for the trailer of a trailer-truck combination of the tandem axle type, and which is mounted on each side of the trailer near the rear thereof. The suspension on each side of the trailer includes independent semielliptic leaf springs mounted in tandem relationship one behind the other, and which are respectively connected at their midpoints to the front and rear axles of the trailer. The remote ends of each spring are supported in respective brackets which, in turn, are secured to the frame of the trailer. Two equalizer support brackets are provided between the adjacent ends of each pair of springs, and two bell cranks are respectively supported in the equalizer support brackets. A tension bar intercouples the bell cranks. The adjacent ends of the springs are supported on bearing pads which are pivotally mounted in shackles. The shackles, in turn, are pivotally mounted to the respective bell cranks.-----------------------------------------------------
My interpatation is that a tandem axle has to be equalized at the center point between the 2 axles that transmits the weight to the road to qualify for the 34000# It used to be done with equalizing the spring pressure. Today it is done by equalized all air bags. The tag axle on your MH does not comply with tandem laws as it can be individually load adjusted Plus being a single wheel 10 thousand rated axle does not qualify as a tandem
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Tenn Stud
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10/06/08 12:30pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tag Axle and tire pressure math
Gross Weight—The weight of a vehicle or vehicle combination and any load thereon. The Federal gross weight limit on the Interstate System is 80,000 pounds unless the Bridge Formula dictates a lower weight limit.
Single-Axle Weight—The total weight on one or more axles whose centers are spaced not more than 40 inches apart. The Federal single-axle weight limit on the Interstate System is 20,000 pounds.
Tandem-Axle Weight—The total weight on two or more consecutive axles whose centers are spaced more than 40 inches apart but not more than 96 inches apart. The Federal tandem-axle weight limit on the Interstate System is 34,000 pounds
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Tenn Stud
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10/06/08 12:04pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Aqua hot - diesel smell in bathroom
If your air to fuel ratio is not correct you will get an exhaust smell and you will hear it at the exhaust, Sounds like a rapid pulsating noise. Look at the exhaust closely while it is running. Light blue smoke too much air. Light black smoke not enough air, Clear exhaust is correct. Air is adjustable
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Tenn Stud
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10/05/08 09:08pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Heating Pads
You will have a (snapdisk)switch on the wall of the service bay behind the 12volt sevice bay heater. If it has 3 wires on it you could have a pad under the fresh water tank. When you turn the bayheater ON the tank eater is on all the time. The bay heater cyces between 40 and 55 degrees F.Look under the fresh tank for wires
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Tenn Stud
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10/05/08 06:10pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: blowing out psi?
I use a regulator set at 50 psi and let it blow for 2-3 min on each line
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Tenn Stud
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10/05/08 11:19am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Tag Axle and tire pressure math
Is there a calibration of how much weight can be shifted for
each psi eduction on the tag air bags. It is currently set at 29psi
Like TennStud says, if i go down to say 24psi, what can i expect the
steer axle to loose approximately.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A truck stop in Baileyton, TN let me play with their CAT scales for 1 buck per pass after the 8 bucks to weigh. I will have to find my scale tickets to be exact, As I remember 16 psi got the steer axle within limits. Which I tried, But each time I would use the service brakes the tag axle wheels would lock. I increased it 1 pound at a time until I got the tag to stop locking the wheels which was 21 psi. I then tried it under hard braking conditions I went to 23 psi and the tag will still lock under very hard breaking but I can live with that. I was still unable to get legal axle weights. During which time I was in a heated contest with Monaco due to weights. If you read your manual you will find that Monaco tells you that your coach is to be weighed with full fuel and fresh water only 1 person (driver) not to exceed 180 lbs Then the weight distribution is your responsibility. That is nothing in the bays, No personal belongings, Nothing in the grey or black tanks and no passenger. I cannot divulge the out come on this forum. I changed to the highest rated tire I could find which was Michelin 315-80-22.5 rated at 9090 lbs each on the steer axle. I don't like blowing front tires. I want the steer axle to be the least overloaded. I now have 18000+ miles and no weight or tire problems, But I am still over the axle weights. I have been told that Monaco was going to move the fuel and fresh water tanks aft. Some of you 07,08 and 09 Three axle drivers can confirm, Are your fresh,fuel and propane still just behind the steer axle??
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Tenn Stud
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10/05/08 11:16am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Heating with no Electricity??????
Your batteries should hold your furnace that long unless you need 80 degrees plus
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Tenn Stud
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10/04/08 08:54pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Tennessee Rest Areas
The one south of I-40 on I-75 has been closed over two years. I have ask the political intellects the same question. It was closed for repair, Now NO money. If you were going north look at the road deteration
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Tenn Stud
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10/04/08 08:49pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Tag Axle and tire pressure math
A tag axle is rated 34K in combo with the drive axle, the 20K limitation is for a single axle only.
You can get the 34K weight in any combination of the two axles, and the 20K is almost always exceeded on the drive._________________________________________________________________________
Al; You would be correct if it was a full equalizing tandem. I believe that tag is a 10 thousand lb axle. The weight law on each equalizing tandem is 33600# plus the steer axle not to exceed 80000# Upon entering the OH and PA Turnpikes you will not be allowed to enter if any axle exceeds 20,000 lbs. You are weighed automatically while collecting the ticket at the gate. If you are over you will pulled onto a set of axle scales, If still over you must exit right there.
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Tenn Stud
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10/04/08 08:33pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tag Axle and tire pressure math
You have the same problem as I, There is no cure. I suggest you check the allowable weight on your steer axle. I believe that it is 14600#. You did not give the year of your coach so I am not sure. Ole Trucker is correct on the drive axle weight it is 20,000# on the hiway. Your drive axle is rated at 23000#. Fed law is 20thousand pounds on federal funded hiways. In your area of this country you will automatically be weighed as you enter the Turnpikes, Ohio and Penn will refuse to let you on the tool roads if any axle is over 20 thousand pounds. I run 23 psi in the tag axle any less will slide the tries if you have to brake harder than normal. I blew a right front tire at 75mph in Houston from an over weight steer axle with approx 56 hundred miles on the coach. I removed the 295 and replaced the steer axle tires with 315 Mich's, 9090lbs each load carring capacity. I am overloaded for the axle weight but not the tire weight. If you increase your tag axle air pressire you are going in increase your steer axle weight and reduce your drive axle weight. I would lowet the tag air to 23-24psi to relieve the steer axle weight. If I have to be overloaded I would rather have it on the drive axle. If you decide to change sizes PM me I will tell you what is involved. You have to reprogram your ABS computer
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Tenn Stud
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10/04/08 05:34pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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