Leaving Townsend GA yesterday for Covington GA and a Ham Fest I did not make it.. Just north of Reidsville there was a BANG, and a lot of smoke, and the engine died as I coasted to the shoulder.Upon hooking up we found a big hole in the oil pan.. Im thinking (Due to other things) engine likely blown but a lower overhaul at minimum.I am now in a tow lot in METTER, GAAnyone know of a repair shop near here that can do the job2005 Damon Intruder 377W. Workhorse chassis, Front engine, 8.1L Vortec, gas, the local Chevy Dealer has not a bay big enough.

Sorry to hear of your trouble, that is no fun. Sounds like you are in for an engine replacement. I hope you get some help soon. Good luck!

Sorry about your misfortune. Maybe this will help. RV service reviewsThe only time I have heard of one of those engines going south was caused by a bad Mass flow sensor. Make sure that they don't just replace the bad parts but they find out what caused the problem. Good luck and I hope you can get back on the road soon. A hole in the oil pan is usually a thrown rod.

Statesboro is gonna be your best bet. See if you can find someone there who knows Statesboro shops. Quick search shows Franklin Chevrolet in Stateboro, open 9-5 today. 877-288-8137.

Hi,Sorry to hear about your bad engine. Hopefully it will be repaired and back on the road soon. I was thinking that they might take that engine out the bottom of the RV, so a large lift would be required, but not sure how it really is done. I think that GM still sells the crate engines, I would be checking those prices instead of looking around the junkyards first. IF the crate motor is not that much, I would rather have it's warranty than to spend $2,000 in labor to install a questionable motor. You pretty much just need a stock GM crate engine rated for RV use, and they are fairly basic ones, though they also sell high performance engines in the $10,000 range with upgraded crank to rods and pistons rated for a supercharger. . Good luck,Fred.

I'd go for a crate engine if you find a place. May be a few $$$ more, but will be new. JMHO

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jhilley
Explorer
Nov 23, 2014
hanko wrote:
I found a place in Mo. Claw RV. they have a used 8.1 out a MoHo for sale. 417 548 2125. maybe this will work

That would be Colaw RV
2Bargos
Explorer
Nov 23, 2014
Ramair wrote:
If it is going to be sitting for a period of time why purchase the registration since its not going to be on the roads. Once its fixed then do the reg.. Could save the money? I have know several individuals that have been at a park for yrs and they do not keep current registration on the RV.

Don't know what state his coach is registered in but in KY that wont work, Here they will make you "Backup" and pay for the years the registration was expired..Or If you have more than one in your name you cannot tag it without having taxes on all other vehicles current.

We pay taxes on auto when you buy them ,pay property taxes and tag license fees on them to keep them,and pay the last years taxes on them when you sell them.
hanko
Explorer
Nov 23, 2014
I found a place in Mo. Claw RV. they have a used 8.1 out a MoHo for sale. 417 548 2125. maybe this will work
peaches_cream
Explorer
Nov 22, 2014
Ramair wrote:
If it is going to be sitting for a period of time why purchase the registration since its not going to be on the roads. Once its fixed then do the reg.. Could save the money? I have know several individuals that have been at a park for yrs and they do not keep current registration on the RV.

Check with your Ins. Co. before you drop registration.
dougrainer
Nomad
Nov 22, 2014
Ramair wrote:
If it is going to be sitting for a period of time why purchase the registration since its not going to be on the roads. Once its fixed then do the reg.. Could save the money? I have know several individuals that have been at a park for yrs and they do not keep current registration on the RV.

If it is NOT registered, his Insurance may lapse. He needs to talk to his insurance company IF he decides to not renew. Doug
Ramair
Explorer
Nov 22, 2014
If it is going to be sitting for a period of time why purchase the registration since its not going to be on the roads. Once its fixed then do the reg.. Could save the money? I have know several individuals that have been at a park for yrs and they do not keep current registration on the RV.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Nov 22, 2014
Daveinet wrote:
The bright side is all that money you are not spending in fuel is bound to add up at some point.

That is what is paying for the long term parking :). but yes.
Daveinet
Explorer
Nov 22, 2014
The bright side is all that money you are not spending in fuel is bound to add up at some point.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Nov 22, 2014
Oh I know who can fix it... And I was in that town just yesterday (Getting a hair cut) just this side of Savannah. (Richmond Hill, next door to Dick Gore RV)

But I'm fairly happy now... The only real issue is that It is cheaper if I can shuttle between two campgrounds (about half the monthly price in the winter and 1/4 in the summer) and I'd like to visit Quartsite again.

But the funds look like they will appear as if by magic (Actually over 500/month in bills just went POOF, so this month I have my annual kick in the budget (Registration renewal) but Come Christmas I should be socking savings away) So in about 2 years. I'll be singing: On The Road Again.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Nov 21, 2014
Well, as I have said to many.. If I have to park for an extended period. This is #1 on the list of places I want to do it.. I already had friends here, was greeted warmly when I returned to S.E. GA, and my daughter is less than 30 minutes away.. SO I'm glad it happened here.

But yes, I will be glad when I get it fixed too.

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