Very Happy with our 1993 Fleetwood Jamboree
Well we have taken 3 trips so far this season with our new to us class c motorhome. This our first class c and love it. It has run great (knock on wood) no problems what so ever. Everything on the ...
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A few more tips from a 92 Jamboree owner.
If your rig has original AC unit then it's likely the condenser and evaporator coils need a good cleaning - lots of threads on that subject. While your up their consider replacing both the start and run capacitors which are likely on their last legs - they are inexpensive. Some (including myself) replaced original start capacitor with Supco 6 Hard Start Capacitor which helped the aging AC unit start up - not very expensive and Supco techs are helpful in walking you through the "how to".
U tube has nice videos on how to remove your windows and replace the original butyl tape - not hard and you can do a few windows at a time. Start with the side windows in the cab-over bed.
These rigs came with lousy shocks and if you have the original they are really lousy by now. Bilstein shocks would be nice upgrade - makes driving much easier. Not a DIY as the front driver side shock is a real PIA even for someone who knows what they are doing.
Many report problems with exhaust manifolds - something to do with expansion issues between different metals. I never turn my rig off after long hard climb without giving the engine time to get back to normal temp --- something to consider.
If your fridge is the original - great - but it's likely nearing it's end of life so start a replacement fund.
Check all the chassis grounds ... that includes electric step, chassis and coach batteries and generator - grounds get corroded over time. Also - check out the auto reset circuit breakers - if original probably a good idea to replace or at least carry some spares.
Like YC1 - I park my rig with the nose elevated - inexpensive insurance for cabover water issues which are common in all Class C's.
Hope this helps.
If your rig has original AC unit then it's likely the condenser and evaporator coils need a good cleaning - lots of threads on that subject. While your up their consider replacing both the start and run capacitors which are likely on their last legs - they are inexpensive. Some (including myself) replaced original start capacitor with Supco 6 Hard Start Capacitor which helped the aging AC unit start up - not very expensive and Supco techs are helpful in walking you through the "how to".
U tube has nice videos on how to remove your windows and replace the original butyl tape - not hard and you can do a few windows at a time. Start with the side windows in the cab-over bed.
These rigs came with lousy shocks and if you have the original they are really lousy by now. Bilstein shocks would be nice upgrade - makes driving much easier. Not a DIY as the front driver side shock is a real PIA even for someone who knows what they are doing.
Many report problems with exhaust manifolds - something to do with expansion issues between different metals. I never turn my rig off after long hard climb without giving the engine time to get back to normal temp --- something to consider.
If your fridge is the original - great - but it's likely nearing it's end of life so start a replacement fund.
Check all the chassis grounds ... that includes electric step, chassis and coach batteries and generator - grounds get corroded over time. Also - check out the auto reset circuit breakers - if original probably a good idea to replace or at least carry some spares.
Like YC1 - I park my rig with the nose elevated - inexpensive insurance for cabover water issues which are common in all Class C's.
Hope this helps.
