Breakdown Information
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RV particulars: 34 foot Gulfstream
Driveline (Engine, Transmission):460 Ford, 4 spd auto, John Deere chassis
Miles:~80,000
Year:1988
Break Down Description: On maiden voyage home, after paying Perry, FL Ford dealership over $2K to get her running, broken power steering belt.
Symptoms:Loud pop under engine and immediate lose of power steering. I had heard squealing prior to this but did thought this was just 'how it sounded' since this was maiden voyage. I probably should have known better.
Effect:Very difficult to turn MH
Cause:Power steering pump belt was loose and wore through
Outcome: Broke down at a good place and was able to get MH into a truck stop off a 'country road' exit 1/2 mile up I-75. Trail vehicle used to shuttle the 1 mile back to the 'city' exit and get parts and tools from Walmart and auto store. Back on road in 3-4 hours. Made it home before dark.
Driveline (Engine, Transmission):460 Ford, 4 spd auto, John Deere chassis
Miles:~80,000
Year:1988
Break Down Description: On maiden voyage home, after paying Perry, FL Ford dealership over $2K to get her running, broken power steering belt.
Symptoms:Loud pop under engine and immediate lose of power steering. I had heard squealing prior to this but did thought this was just 'how it sounded' since this was maiden voyage. I probably should have known better.
Effect:Very difficult to turn MH
Cause:Power steering pump belt was loose and wore through
Outcome: Broke down at a good place and was able to get MH into a truck stop off a 'country road' exit 1/2 mile up I-75. Trail vehicle used to shuttle the 1 mile back to the 'city' exit and get parts and tools from Walmart and auto store. Back on road in 3-4 hours. Made it home before dark.
