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Re: Oil bath hub's
WILDEBILL308 wrote: I had always thought my hubs were the grease packed type. Therefore I had not re packed them and haven't pulled the front wheel covers off. Well what do you know I have oil bath hubs. :P Yesterday I drained the oil (they have the drain ports) and re filled with Royal Purple gear oil. There are a couple of things I noticed, One is the drain plugs have magnets built in, so check for excessive metal shavings. It would be extremely easy to under fill the hub. When you add the new oil it takes a long time to flow back in the hub. It will look full but 5-10 minuets later it is below the line. I was doing a couple other things like changing the oil on the generator so I kept checking the oil level and re filling. I can see how easy it would be to not get enough oil in the hubs. Say at a shop where they were in a hurry to get you out. Well I am glad I pulled the wheel covers off to measure the bolt pattern as I was planning to convert to the oil bath style. I don't know how much the hubs are suppose to hold or that I got all the old oil out (I didn't have anything to suck it out) I may do a repeat after a trip to Fredericksburg Texas next month. Bill they don't hold a ton of oil and you cant just drain the oil. in its entirety also make double sure your on dead flat ground180Views0likes0CommentsRe: Which engine do I have?
Moffittclan wrote: lafrentz wrote: Moffittclan wrote: DSDP Don wrote: Here is the brochure for your coach. Damon The Freightliner chassis comes with a 330HP, 850 Torque Caterpillar. The Spartan chassis comes with a 350HP, 1050 Torque Cummins. Here is the link to your specific coach, by VIN (Build Info) Damon Build Sheet Thanks! That's a great resource. One thing I don't understand is that the side of my coach (and the vin) indicate that my model number is a 4073. But this flyer (and most google searches) only turn up a 4076. It also confused the DMV when I tried to register it because their system didn't have the 4073 as an option... I did a 5 second search and came up with several 4703 (eg)2003 Damon Escaper 4073 for sale Yes, I too had found some for sale when I was researching it but that's not what I was asking...I was wondering why none of the official documentation (or website if I remember right) listed that model number...just seemed strange and made me wonder if I was getting the model number incorrect... Ok you had just posted "(and most google searches) only turn up a 4076 so I took that to mean u never found any ? What does the registration say on it from the previous owner?526Views0likes0CommentsRe: What cars can be towed flat down?
Automatic Transmission When preparing to tow your vehicle, make sure the transmission fluid level is full. Do not overfill. If Honda/Acura automobile with an automatic transmission is towed with the front or all four wheels on the ground, you must do the following every day immediately before towing: • Start the engine. • Press on the brake pedal. Shift the lever through all the positions (P,R,N,D,2,1). • Shift to D, then to N. Let the engine run for at least three minutes, then turn off engine. • Release the parking brake. • Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (1) so the steering wheel does not lock. Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned off so you do not run down the battery. If you travel more than 8 hours in one day (including stopping time), you must stop and repeat the above procedures. NOTICE: The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Always leave the key in the ACCESSORY (1) position to prevent damage to the steering system when towing behind another vehicle. CAUTION: Severe automatic transmission damage will occur if the car is shifted from reverse to neutral and then towed with the drive wheels on the ground.662Views0likes0CommentsRe: What cars can be towed flat down?
Big Katuna wrote: Lots of people tow that vintage Accord four down without any mods. You can call Remco to verify. And you need to do the procedure Honda recommends; Idle engine, foot on brake, run shifter slowly through the gears, top to bottom, the slowly back up; L, 2, D, N, idle in n FOR 4 minutes, turn off engine. NEVER SHIFT FROM R TO N OR TRANSMISSION DAMAGE WILL OCCURE. 1662Views0likes0CommentsRe: What cars can be towed flat down?
Lawgirl11 wrote: I have a Class A Winnebago 39ft Diesel. We need to buy a new car. I want to tow the car with all 4 wheels down. Where can I find a list of these cars? My 2004 Honda Accord could not be towed with all 4 wheels down. if its a standard it can be towed ! but like others suggest U can have the pump system installed so u can tow it.A lot cheaper than buying another complete car just for towing152Views0likes0CommentsRe: Which engine do I have?
Moffittclan wrote: DSDP Don wrote: Here is the brochure for your coach. Damon The Freightliner chassis comes with a 330HP, 850 Torque Caterpillar. The Spartan chassis comes with a 350HP, 1050 Torque Cummins. Here is the link to your specific coach, by VIN (Build Info) Damon Build Sheet Thanks! That's a great resource. One thing I don't understand is that the side of my coach (and the vin) indicate that my model number is a 4073. But this flyer (and most google searches) only turn up a 4076. It also confused the DMV when I tried to register it because their system didn't have the 4073 as an option... I did a 5 second search and came up with several 4703 (eg)2003 Damon Escaper 4073 for sale527Views0likes0CommentsRe: Responsible Use in the Newmar Canyon Star manual?
msturtz wrote: lafrentz wrote: Mondooker wrote: I was reading the Newmar Owners Manual yesterday and came upon this; Responsible Use. Your vehicle is designed to be used for recreational or temporary living purposes. It is not designed to be used as a full-time residence or for commercial use. My wife and I have not plans to use the Canyon Star as a "full-time residence" but we do plan to spend a few months or so each summer in it. Why does it say its not designed for full timers, I don't get it? there simply not designed nor constructed for 24/7 365 usage.therefore they limit their liability by declaring such u need to get into a mid to upper level diesel pusher for full time usage. I seriously doubt any manufacturer installs a inferior inverter knowing the fridge will fail after 1.5 years I have a 8 year old MH and no RF and yet it has a RS3000 True sine wave(best one) Unfortunately, I have personal knowledge of this and in my case the manufacturer replaced the inverter with a RMS sine wave inverter as well as repaired the refrigerator and microwave. The manufacturer rep was very candid with me. He asked their engineering department and was told exactly what I posted. They intentionally installed a square wave inverter knowing full well that it would eventually cause the failure of the microwave and refrigerator. Their idea was that if the user only used the unit for a few "vacation" days a year it would last well outside the warranty period. This was to save a few hundred dollars on their MLO (Materials, Labor Overhead) to be able to keep the price competitive. This is one of the more common ways that these units differ from ones intended for full time use. what was the year make and model?368Views0likes0CommentsRe: Changing batteries
Busskipper wrote: ADAD437 wrote: pay someone to do it. Sounds like the solution for the OP - If you don't know or Can't do it just use the old CC. With Batteries they (the seller) will usually install for FREE. JMHO, its a 1.5 hour job in my diesel pusher LOL at thinking someone would install free (I wish) as far as acid goes I have changed batterys in various vehicles my whole life and never ever saw a acid problem that was worth worrying about.If your worried take a lite water spray over them.then bombard them with baking soda,let sit for 15 minutes, flush with water and your more than good to go361Views0likes0CommentsRe: Xantrex RS3000 low battery warn
crasster wrote: I'd pull the batteries and put them on a battery desulphator. There can honestly be a number of things causing this. Any other oddball indicators? If you were to read previous posts u will see the situation here has been solved.The batteys are 100%.(as good as new) its a faulty led lite that's all there is to it. as said 3 post ago CASE SOLVED255Views0likes0CommentsRe: Heart Inverter doesn't charge batteries
vegasfoodguy wrote: lafrentz wrote: MrWizard wrote: Did you check the push button circuit breakers on the front of the inverter What happens if you turn it off, and disconnect the batteries wait five minutes and reconnect and turn on agreed except that wont help the fact his alternator is also not charging the house batterys Thanks People, for the responses, To clarify, The coach alternator is charging the batteries, I'm in Ely Nv. snowing like crazy, I couldn't troubleshoot today. As temporary fix, I hooked up battery charger (Thanks Harbor Freight). The Onan generator in not activating the Heart unit nor is Shore power. Thanks again, Terry why did you say in your first post after driving for several hours the batterys are still dead? now your saying the alternater charged the batterys?577Views0likes0Comments
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