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Re: Used class c purchase
Like Drew said, condition is paramount. I would also lump in reliability with that. The prettiest Class C in the world does you no good if the roof leaks & the front brake calipers seize every other trip! Floorplan is a close second, if you don't like the RV, you're less likely to use it. Due diligence when looking a potential purchase over! Use an RV inspector if at all possible! I'm assuming you're new to RV's, and you don't know what you don't know. For instance, RV tires rarely wear out, they usually age out since most RV's get less than 5K miles per year. What is your RV budget? If this is gonna be your first RV it's good you're going used. Most on this forum would strongly suggest going used, you won't really know what you want in an RV until you've spent some time in one. Happy RV shopping!432Views0likes0CommentsRe: FORD 460 Overheating Mystery
Wow, just now saw your update! So when exactly is the clutch fan kicking on as far as temperature? Did the shop wash the outside of the radiator and A/C condenser? What color is the tranny fluid on the dipstick, red or more of a brown, which would indicate a lot of heat dumped into the cooling system? Sorry it looks like you're starting to grasp at straws now:(636Views0likes0CommentsRe: '92 Coachman Chugs & Stalls Cold Gas to Fix - Another Way?
Weak/dying fuel pump! EFI 460's are NOTORIOUS for this problem, not a matter of if, but when the original pump fails! Vapor lock next to impossible, fuel injection operates at too high a pressure for that. Depending on your tank size (35 gal?)you may be able to do what some have done on Class A's with 460's, and always run the fuel tank on the upper half of the gauge, so the fuel doesn't get the chance to heat up too much. Regardless, plan on replacing the pump sooner rather than later. If having a shop do the replacement, be sure and have them clean out the tank! Good luck494Views0likes0CommentsRe: Opinion: 1991 Fleetwood Southwind 30'
rhudson1111 wrote: Thank you all for your feedback...It's a MAJOR help to me! I am going to take a look at this one tomorrow and see how it goes. On another note, I just found this today: 2014 Coachmen Freelander 21' for a huge discount. It's smaller than wanted, but I've need to consider the age. The reason I talked about a gas generator previously on a larger rig was, that someone mentioned that if I'm going to live aboard or spend a lot of time on it, that a gas generator wouuld be needed for ongoing power of all appliances for multiple days. I'm learning as I go. If the majority agree not needed, I'm happy not to spend money on it :) Thanks! DO NOT EVEN consider buying a motorhome with the onboard generator removed!!! That is one of the worst decisions a new RV'er can make. The whole point of a motorhome is that it's "self contained", it needs nothing else when properly equipped to live in it for days at a time. And what if your dash A/C isn't working or is inadequate to cool the entire RV? A lot of motorhome owners drive with the generator running & use the rooftop A/C for more cooling, especially if you have multiple passengers in the back or pets! Trailers and most fifth-wheels don't have onboard generators, and even those that do (upper-end fifth wheels & toy haulers) can't move without a tow vehicle. If the motorhome is missing the generator, you have to ask yourself; what ELSE is is wrong or missing?! I'm sorry if I'm coming off as an alarmist, but 99.5% of motorhomes since the late '80s came with generators. Happy hunting701Views0likes0CommentsRe: Opinion: 1991 Fleetwood Southwind 30'
Agree with most of the others, if the maintenance is on point, no water damage, all appliances working, give it a hard look! However, me personally, I'd make absolutely certain whether Ford or Chevy that it's a fuel injected engine! You simply DON'T want the maintenance & emissions headaches of a carburetor. Just my two cents, happy hunting:)704Views0likes0CommentsRe: FORD 460 Overheating Mystery
What time was it when you dropped it off at the shop today? Were you in stop & go traffic? If so, you should have definitely heard the engine fan engage at least a few times, especially accelerating from a stop light! I had a `92 Tioga with a 460 for four years, and in all that time in the Phoenix heat my engine fan only fully engaged one time on a Friday afternoon leaving Tempe during the summer. On my temp gauge it had the C & H at the far ends, but spelled out NORMAL in between. When first driven the temp needle would go as high as M(halfway) and would then usually settle between N & O after fully warmed up(one quarter) If I paid close attention, I could hear the engine fan partially engage, but I did have to consciously listen for it! That day in Tempe it got up to A(three quarters) and I think they heard the engine fan fully engage leaving a stop light in the next county!!! If your engine fan is working correctly in 110° heat, in stop and go traffic, you will hear it, especially if you're running the dash A/C. BTW, I did the cooling system flush on that RV also, and did the 70/30 mixture. After a few test trips & seeing the gauge stayed around one quarter, I decided not to add the water wetter I'd purchased. It's been on my garage shelf for 7 years now. So all that said, I think it's your fan clutch, and also recommend a flush & new thermostat and radiator cap! Wash out the radiator and A/C condenser with simple green, a soft bristle brush and your garden hose. The Ford V10 is bulletproof, but the EFI 460 is only a half step behind:) Good luck508Views0likes0CommentsRe: FORD 460 Overheating Mystery
I agree, if your engine fan isn't kicking on until 230 or 240 then it's bad or the wrong one! Verify the temps, maybe it's not the heavy duty one for RV's. I'd also do a cooling system flush, there may be build up in the engine block if it wasn't flushed during the radiator replacement from years ago. I'm in Avondale, so not too far from you, and after I did my coolant flush I did a 70/30 distilled water to coolant ratio. We don't have to worry about freezing temperatures in the valley, and more water is better for removing heat! BTW, you didn't adjust the carburetor on a `97, Ford went to fuel injection on the 460 in `88:) Let us know what you find!283Views0likes0CommentsRe: Heat coming out of vent in floor?
I have the exact same coach! Previous poster is correct, your coach heater is on. It's an option on Winnebago/Itasca motorhomes called motoraide, the engine cooling system has a secondary heater core to help heat the rest of the coach behind the cab. You'll also find a vent in the bedroom & maybe the kitchen also! It also routes coolant around your water heater, if you drive the RV around a few minutes & turn on the water pump and open a faucet, you'll have hot water even if you didn't have the propane or electric heater on! Handy little option to have, especially traveling in cold weather to save propane running the furnace while driving! Motoraide has been around since the '70s, but for some reason isn't standard on all motorhomes,never could figure out why...112Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2000' Onan 4000 Microquite generator replacement
I say get a better tech! Did he specify what the problem was? I'm guessing that he didn't It is almost impossible to destroy an Onan after only 220 hours!! Onans have a built in low oil pressure switch to protect the engine, and oil pressure is just about the ONLY thing that could cause "internal issues" in a engine with so few hours! I am no expert by any means, but it is certainly worth your peace of mind and usefulness of your RV to have that generator looked at by a competent tech! More than likely, it'll be the usual problem of a gummed up carb, or a bad control board, both ~$500 repairs! Good luck:)610Views0likes0Comments
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