Nowitall
Explorer
Joined 22 years ago
User Profile
User Widgets
All Activity
Re: Breakdown Information
A couple times over the years, I've experienced loss of power after driving the motorhome most of the day, in warm weather at higher altitudes. Each time, the engine would die while driving on the highway, and it would stay dead until the engine cooled. The first time this happened, we replaced, I think (it was 10 years ago) the MAP and MASS air sensors. Last year, the engine died on a hot day after a long drive in the high desert of Arizona and New Mexico. This time, a local engine repair place said it was due to 2 things: 1. hot gasoline vaporizing as it returned to the fuel pump, and 2. a weak fuel pump. The cure? Replace the fuel pump, now 12 years old, and keep the fuel tank more than 1/2 full when driving at altitude in the summer, so the cool gasoline would keep the fuel returning to the pump cooler. Not sure why fuel returns to the fuel pump, but then, I'm not an expert on motors. Seems to be good advice, tho', since I live at altitude in Denver, and the 2 times this problem happened were in Denver and Albuquerque! Motorhome: 2004 Fleetwood Southwind, 32vs, Workhorse Chassis.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: How Old to Buy?
I have to climb 5 steps to get into my Fleetwood Southwind. I don't think you'd be avoiding steps by getting a motoryhome. Plus, a motoryhome often requires more maintenance than a pickup/5th wheel combo. Can you afford to live somewhere while the motoryhome is in the shop?406Views0likes0CommentsRe: ROADMASTER RM253 for my motorhome?
I'll be putting the Roadmaster RM170s on the Windy in a couple weeks. They look like the most affordable fit for our driving style: monthly short journeys with the occasional long trip. The pricing compared to Goodyears or Michelins is dramatically cheaper, too.266Views0likes0CommentsRe: Am I Expecting Too Much?
Our 2004 Southwind has had the same wallpaper issues as you are having since it was a baby, as well as foggy windows, and other stuff. A dealer in Houston replaced an entire wall of wallpaper, and yep, it began peeling, buckling, separating, too. Other areas also are coming off the walls. I just live with it for now. I may find a good wallpaper hanger to give it a go later. Fooey on motorhome warranties because, well, there's always something else going wrong. Houses aren't really meant to move down highways, so I just consider it a part of the hobby. Otherwise I'd be mad all the time!342Views0likes0CommentsRe: Don't want Dish's "Pay-As-You-Go" plan
I recently bought a Tailgater and a 211 receiver for the Windy and added 'em to my home account for the $5.00 monthly Dish fee. The newer 211 receiver doesn't pick up OTA stations like my older home 211 receiver does, but that ain't no biggie, since the coach has an antenna lead that hooks right into the TV. I don't need to see my home OTA TV stations when traveling, as I like to know what's happening locally where ever we happen to be. And one of our local TV stations broadcasts their news programs on the interywebs anyhoo!384Views0likes0Comments
Groups
Bucket List Trips
Bucketlist destinations you just can't miss. Which spots stick with you?Jan 18, 202513,487 Posts Motorhome Group
Join in here to discuss all things motorhomes.Jan 20, 202538,705 Posts
