Breakdown Information
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My only breakdown on the road was several years ago with a Jamboree, Class C. Left me dead on the road in KY.
RV particulars:
Driveline Engine Ford 460, Transmission Auto OD
Miles:49,000
Year:91
Break Down Description: Gradual loss of power to the point of not running.
Symptoms: After coming down out of the Smoky Mtns, the 460 began losing power and in only a few miles, just refused to run.
Effect: Coasted to side of road. Would start and run for just a moment, then die. Would immediately die if put in gear.
Cause: Plugged Catalytic Converter
Outcome: Local mechanic changed the fuel filter. Didn't work. A passerby wanted to tear into the distributer. I wouldn't let him. He grumbled and went on his way. Towed to Knoxville. RV Roadhelp was very helpful. Towed us to their lot, leveled us and agreed to tow us to a garage when someone opened on Monday. Later that night towed us to a private garage that agreed to meet us about midnight to work on the unit. The guy spent 3 or 4 hours changing the plugs which I knew I didn't need. I finally suggested disconnecting the exhaust, since it sounded like it couldn't breathe. He did and it ran fine. Had him secure the exhaust open and drove home (10 hours) sounding like a Nascar racer. He charged me $250 to replace the plugs. I get robbed a lot. After getting home, Ford replaced the CC under warranty along with several sensors. Was less than 300 miles from being out of warranty.
RV particulars:
Driveline Engine Ford 460, Transmission Auto OD
Miles:49,000
Year:91
Break Down Description: Gradual loss of power to the point of not running.
Symptoms: After coming down out of the Smoky Mtns, the 460 began losing power and in only a few miles, just refused to run.
Effect: Coasted to side of road. Would start and run for just a moment, then die. Would immediately die if put in gear.
Cause: Plugged Catalytic Converter
Outcome: Local mechanic changed the fuel filter. Didn't work. A passerby wanted to tear into the distributer. I wouldn't let him. He grumbled and went on his way. Towed to Knoxville. RV Roadhelp was very helpful. Towed us to their lot, leveled us and agreed to tow us to a garage when someone opened on Monday. Later that night towed us to a private garage that agreed to meet us about midnight to work on the unit. The guy spent 3 or 4 hours changing the plugs which I knew I didn't need. I finally suggested disconnecting the exhaust, since it sounded like it couldn't breathe. He did and it ran fine. Had him secure the exhaust open and drove home (10 hours) sounding like a Nascar racer. He charged me $250 to replace the plugs. I get robbed a lot. After getting home, Ford replaced the CC under warranty along with several sensors. Was less than 300 miles from being out of warranty.
