B+ motorhomes
I just bought a Trail Lite B+ 211s with 8.1 Chevy engine. This is my fifth motorhome (others range from an old 20' Vagabond, and three Winnegagos, from 19 to 32'. This vehicle is fantastic. I am...
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re: "reports have said fuel pumps do give trouble."
One of our Major Trips suffered an early demise attempting to ascend the notorious Santiam Pass over the Cascade Range. Of only moderate elevation, something near 5000' and thru gorgeous terrain, my fuel pump crapped out.
Besides the trauma of potential traffic issues, the tow truck ride cost nearly $400 to closest repair site. Yea for insurance!!!
However, the mechanic bill was near $1000 parts & labor. No, that was NOT an insured benefit. Yes, tank R&R is required. No, there are no sympathetic vendors for this era fuel pump. Yes, it IS common malady for certain designs.
My buddy's Chev van crapped out on a trip to the coast a few years ago. Cost them nearly the same parts/labor.
For a coffee-can sized unit made of plastic/nylon/& minimal metal, yet still maximal expense to end user, I'm STILL aggravated. It's been probably 45 years since I had to have a fuel pump replaced.....and that was the 'craw into engine bay and swear at it' style...for WAY less than $1000......
One of our Major Trips suffered an early demise attempting to ascend the notorious Santiam Pass over the Cascade Range. Of only moderate elevation, something near 5000' and thru gorgeous terrain, my fuel pump crapped out.
Besides the trauma of potential traffic issues, the tow truck ride cost nearly $400 to closest repair site. Yea for insurance!!!
However, the mechanic bill was near $1000 parts & labor. No, that was NOT an insured benefit. Yes, tank R&R is required. No, there are no sympathetic vendors for this era fuel pump. Yes, it IS common malady for certain designs.
My buddy's Chev van crapped out on a trip to the coast a few years ago. Cost them nearly the same parts/labor.
For a coffee-can sized unit made of plastic/nylon/& minimal metal, yet still maximal expense to end user, I'm STILL aggravated. It's been probably 45 years since I had to have a fuel pump replaced.....and that was the 'craw into engine bay and swear at it' style...for WAY less than $1000......
