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RE: Cleaning Fiberglass Roof
My motorhome sits outdoors, and the painted aluminum roof collects stains that soap and water will not remove. My fiberglass boat also has the same problem.
The best product I've found is JoMax. It is an exterior house cleaner product that you mix with bleach (follow instructions on the jug of Jomax). Buy the jug of JoMax, not the hose attachment spray bottle. Spray the mixture on the roof using your pump up garden sprayer, let it sit for about 5 minutes, and scrub with a boat deck brush or hit it with the pressure washer.
I wet down the motorhome sides before using the product on the roof and don't seem to have any bad results on the sides. I do have a full length roof gutter on each side of the motorhome.
Fred
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fcooper
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05/22/13 09:12pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Replacement Tires
I would prefer the Hankook tires myself. I don't have any actual experience with the Hankook in that size, but I run them on my car.
I replaced my xrv 255x80x22.5 with Sumitomo 727 series tires in the 275/70R22.5 size. Tire is slightly wider, new tires make 549 revs/mile where the old tires made 541 revs/mile. If you change sizes you'll have to check rim width, dual spacing, & rim pressure rating. I went up one load range rating, and now can run less air pressure for a better ride.
Fred
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fcooper
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05/19/13 07:48pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Electric Motorhome steps
Here's a few notes I've collected over the years in case I ever have to buy a step motor. These are copied from various posts on rv.net. Maybe one of these part numbers will work for you.
Fred
Kwikee step motor replacement – 86-95 Taurus LF window motor
NAPA BK665-1395
AutoZone Dorman 742-206 Check last digit may be 5 or 10
also see dormanproducts.com
Ford part E9SB6323394AB ford 87-88 tbird 87-88 cougar 88-93 lincon contenintal
Dorman 742-211 This works with my motor assembly 9504
The Actual Motors are Identical Left to Right. It is the Transmission that is different. These Motors were used in Ford, GM and Chrysler Vehicles and can be found at pretty much any Auto Wreckers or Pick a Part Type place used and Any Auto Parts Store Brand New!
A 1986-1995 Ford Taurus left front window lift motor matched my motor. NAPA part # BK655-1395 $63.99 I ordered my motor from Auto-Zone Manufactured by Dorman part# 742-206. This has a lifetime Warranty and was $49.99.
Just replaced my 25 series Kwikee step motor with a Dorman 742-277 window lift motor for a 1986 Ford Taurus driver side window lift motor. They said the Taurus had a high torqe motor which is why the number ends with 277 meaning high torqe. My steps zip in and out with this motor application. It was a special order item but only took one day for them to get it to my local AutoZone store. I also noticed AutoZone had rebuild kits for Dorman window lift gear boxes (plastic gears) in the Help section of the store.
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fcooper
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05/18/13 07:29pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Inside step cover
See if you can see any of the push/pull assembly from under the step cover when the cover is extended by hand. My air operated one had wood screws that pulled out of the leading edge of the step cover.
Fred
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fcooper
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05/18/13 06:57pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Lights dim after a few minutes
If these are the interior lights (12 volt) and you're plugged into shore power, it could be the converter or inverter sensing the batteries are fully charged and stopping (or reducing) the charge going to the batteries, therefore a small voltage drop will occur. Do they eventually get brighter again?
Fred
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fcooper
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05/18/13 06:52pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: powergear leveling jacks
we are having a hard time finding what leveling control system will replace 500457 and touch pad 500456 the jacks would not lift up and we just thought we would replace the whole thing just not sure what do replace this. and where do you buy new powergear units and not used we have a 2000 fleetwood bounder does anyone have any ideas
thanks
You may be about to change out a system when all that's wrong is a fuse or electrical problem. I'd do some troubleshooting (or have someone troubleshoot) before replacing expensive components. It sounds like the electric solenoid valves are not opening to allow the fluid back into the reservoir.
Here's what powergear says is the most likely problem with your jacks not lifting up. CONTROL 500456, 500645, 500647: REPLACE
‘DUMP VALVE’ FUSE ON CONTROL BOX
Power Gear has some good info on their web site, but you have to do a little digging to find it. Look at this document...it has a troubleshooting section near the end.
power gear document
Fred
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fcooper
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05/15/13 07:43pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Bit o Help please
I don't have any info on the continuous duty rating, but with the reservoir I don't think it should run continuously.
The only rv vacuum pump I could find is this one:
vacuum pump
Found it on another site for $145
vacuum pump
Of course, I don't know if this matches what is on your coach.
If yours is blowing fuses, perhaps it is drawing too much current and needs replacing.
Fred
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fcooper
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05/15/13 07:14pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Backup monitor location?
I think it should be as close to your normal line of vision without blocking anything you need to see. The top of mine is slightly above the top of the steering wheel and is to the right of the steering wheel. The old black & white monitor was in the dash where I had to look around the steering wheel to see it...very poor location.
Fred
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fcooper
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05/14/13 07:55pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Bit o Help please
I suspect that my 2000 Holiday Rambler may be similar to yours as they did not make a lot of changes from one year to the next.
If you have a large fuse box in the storage bay below the driver's feet, I think you will find a fuse for the Dash Heat/AC system in that fuse box. On my coach, most anything added by Holiday Rambler that operates when the engine is running is fused within that large box.
Fred
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fcooper
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05/14/13 07:47pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Crazy steering wobble/shake
I've seen a tire do this on a smaller vehicle. I didn't want to believe it was the tire, but new tire solved the problem. Is there any way to temporarily get different tires on the front? I think I remember that your rear tires are different than the fronts, so a swap front to rear is not possible.
Please let us know the final solution as many of us are curious.
Good luck
Fred
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fcooper
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05/14/13 11:27am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: slide button cover?
I have a similar problem in that I need to remember to check the driver seat position before moving the slide. I placed a small piece of cardboard (part of a file folder) taped over the switch with the reminder to check driver's seat before moving slide. I have to lift up the reminder to operate the switch.
Fred
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fcooper
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05/10/13 09:13pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Windshield replacement
I just had 1 piece of a 2 piece windshield replaced. I think the total was about $1300 and I had to pay my $1000 deductible.
Fred
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fcooper
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05/09/13 08:02pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 1996 Frieghtliner Transmission 12V power question?
Suggest you call the Freightliner help desk 1(800) 385-4357 and have the last 6 digits of your vin number available. They will have access to the wiring diagram for your coach. You may be able to get them to print and mail one to you. They've been very helpful for me.
Fred
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fcooper
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05/08/13 06:18pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Anyone repaired a cracked AC shroud?
A limb fell on mine. Eternabond has been holding up well for a couple of years now.
Fred
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fcooper
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05/07/13 09:28pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Laptop battery charger?
If you will google "replacing power connector on Dell laptop Inspiron", you will find at least 3 you tube video's on how to repair your laptop. Even if you don't want to do it yourself, you'll have a better idea of what is involved.
I've repaired our two toshiba laptops power connectors at home without problems.
Good luck
Fred
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fcooper
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05/05/13 10:27pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: 76 GMC / 455 Battery
Maybe someone with a gmc will answer your question. If all else fails, you could measure the space available and then buy the best battery that will fit that space. (I see Dave has already suggested the measure the space method while I was typing)
I did a quick google search but did not find battery specs. I did find a good doc on how the GMC electrical systems work, so I'm including a link here.
gmc motorhome electrical systems description
Good luck with your project.
Fred
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fcooper
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05/05/13 10:09pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Moisture in Double Pain Window
It is possible to do it yourself. Here's a post I made with pictures of my repair. I will caution you to use new window spacers however. I reused my old spacers and under the right heating and atmospheric conditions, I will get a trace of visible moisture; most of the time they have remained clear. The window spacer has chemicals to help keep the trapped air clear of moisture.
window repair thread
Fred
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fcooper
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05/01/13 09:26am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Help Me Decide
Thanks for posting the update. Sounds like you made a wise purchase.
The new shocks will help. I put Koni FSD's on my coach, and it really helped the ride over rough roads.
I've read several times that having the front axle heavily loaded on the ford chassis will improve the ride.
Enjoy your new motorhome.
Fred
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fcooper
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04/30/13 07:12am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: New "Free RV Park finder for android
Thanks for posting this. I really like the feature to display rest areas. For a free app, this looks great.
Fred
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fcooper
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04/29/13 09:25pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Freightliner rear air gauge
On my 2005 gulfstream crescendo the rear air gauge on the dash imtermittenly drops to zero, the audible alarm comes on, but there is no change in air levels, etc. Everything works appropriately. A diesel shop says that the air system is working properly.I replaced the gauge and it still does not work. I was reading a prior post about this problem. a post by haddy1 explained the VCM may have a cold solder joint. Does anybody know which joint? I have the VCM apart and was not sure where to go from here....help. 67charger.
What year is your freightliner chassis? The cold solder joints on the VDC normally is found on 1999-2001 chassis. A version of the repair instructions can be downloaded from the link below:
freightliner vdc repair instructions
Good luck with your repair.
Fred
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fcooper
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04/28/13 06:46pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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