stugpanzer
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Congratulations and welcome to the forums!
2004 Damon Intruder 369W Workhorse Chassis
Mods: LCD TV in Bedroom, Steer-Safe, Winegard Wingman, Bulk LP Gas Adapter for my Camp Chef Grill, Cobra 29 LX LE CB 50th Anniversary Radio with a 3' Firestick NGP Antenna, EEZRV Products TPMS
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NEPA GEARJAMMER
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Daveinet wrote:As far as the brakes, the fluid is likely shot. Fluid absorbs water, and since most used coaches sit a long time before they are sold, it would be no surprise if things were pretty gummed up. Fluid should be changed periodically anyway for that reason.
Second thing to look at is the adjusters in the rear. The adjusters on old drum brakes will stick or possibly the lever will get bent and not work. Once you go through and replace all the fluid, if that doesn't resolve it, you should pull the drums in the rear and inspect the adjusters, and everything else for that matter.
previous owner says that it has 4-wheel disc brakes...will check it out and take some pics...cause without pics it never happened...right???
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89 34' DUTCHMAN CLASSIC(sold)
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Alaskan Class C
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Grats I like older rvs as well. I'm running a 78 itasca and am working through some issues during our dark cold winter. I like to fix something up a bit and make it mine. Plus paying cash for an rv is always nice as well.
Have fun with new rig.
1978 Itasca, It's old but I own it....
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ferndaleflyer
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on the brake deal--I lived in MD years ago and we had a couple of class Cs over the years that we used all the time in the winter skiing. Steel brake lines would rust, rupture, and need replaced every 3-4 years from the salt on the roads I guess.
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Scott & Jill
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Congratulations it should bring you years of enjoyment.and like you said the price was right.
Life is too short; enjoy it the best way possible
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NEPA GEARJAMMER
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UPDATE: Brought camper home couple days ago...brake light went out as soon as we started it up...one problem avoided!!! my refer won't turn on...dont have any coach batteries in it yet and manual says must have 12 volt supply to refer ...so tomorrow will put in some batteries...and take some pics.
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fcooper
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Congratulations on your new coach. Yes, we do need pictures. I really like to see an older unit still being used. I think you got a bargain.
Fred
Fred & Vicki
Richmond Hill, Ga
2000 Holiday Rambler Endeavor/Freightliner/330 Cat
2000 Honda Odyssey toad w SMI Silent Partner braking system
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jerem0621
Sequatchie, TN
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NEPA GEARJAMMER wrote:UPDATE: Brought camper home couple days ago...brake light went out as soon as we started it up...one problem avoided!!! my refer won't turn on...dont have any coach batteries in it yet and manual says must have 12 volt supply to refer ...so tomorrow will put in some batteries...and take some pics.
You should try to "burp" the fridge.
Lots of people have success burping them..
Lots of others replace them with standard dorm fridges with lots of success.
Good luck with your new project.
IMHO... priority 1 and 2 is brakes and tires....
Hereis a great site for classic motorhomes. They have a paid section that is more than worth the 5 bucks you pay to get access to their information library.
Thanks!
Jerem
TT: 1995 Layton 2910
Tow Vehicle: 1999 F-350, v10, 2wd, Crew Cab, Dually
Hitch: Draw-Tite Trunnion WD Hitch
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Brake Control: Tekonsha Voyager
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Bosco warden
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WOW, I have the same RV as listed in the OP, and for no reason whatsoever the tab axle brakes are locked up. I can't even find the fluid reservoir.
Can someone please lead me in the right direction as far as what could be the problem or where the brake fluid goes.
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Confused. ugh!
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07blacktruck
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Welcome to the group!!
It's always nice to see another vintage coach being used instead of scrapped. Please do post some pics and keep us involved in your progress. I have an older M/H and can always use the knowledge on how to fix different things. Congrats on your purchase and enjoy...
The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings;
the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Winston Churchill
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