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Re: Over cab storage
I throw everything in the top bunk. A 2'' memory foam pad over the mattress and a fitted sheet over both keeps them clean. No issues with things moving around. Most everything is in some sort of duffle bag. My dive gear, archery gear, fishing gear..whatever I am using the motorhome for....gets stored up top. Since it's a 20' motorhome with a bed in the back there isn't many other places for storage. One nice thing is I don't have to bend over to get at anything.1.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Class C 1994 Passport by Cobra engine troubles
If there is any stud sticking out this tool works amazing. I broke off 3 bolts doing the water pump and this got out all 3 no problem. Worth it just to have around. https://www.amazon.com/Shop-Iron-16023-Drive-Extractor/dp/B00265M8N4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503001759&sr=8-1&keywords=stud+removal+tool516Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying older motorhome as first purchase
I bought a 30 year old MH back in November. 1987 Lindy. Don't believe NADA prices; at least not in California. The MH was in very very good condition, but let's face it, it was 30 years old. 72,000 miles on a Ford 460. It also had a 4x4 conversion done to it with only about 12K miles on the conversion. Thirty year old plumbing, engine, gaskets, cushions..etc. I have a list of 114 different things I have done to it in the last 8 months. I've dumped a lot of money into it; which is a relative statement since I've done all the work myself. Imagine having to pay someone to do it! YouTube is your friend along with those who have had prior experience. Expect repairs and definitely learn how to get your hands dirty if you want to save a bunch of money. I wanted it to be clean in and out and be reliable with EVERYTHING working. To give you an idea, here's the list: -0- New RV port New gravel RV pad Fog lights front and rear New top cab front window New battery Buss bar Rear camera and monitor Headlight dimmer switch fixed Seatbelt retractor fixed New floor mats from a Winnebago -10- New LED interior light bulbs Two new interior lights New mattress cover for top bunk Fire extinguisher (two) New ladder New door strap New dinette cushions New valances New shades New stove top cover -20- New carpet runners New hoses for fresh water tank Furnace fixed Got all tank sensors to work New rear mattress New bedding Latch on bathroom cabinet fixed New bedroom curtain New shower curtain New shower ceiling -30- Fantastic fan fixed New bathroom door strap New fresh water inlet New drain valve New city water inlet New water heater compartment latch New locks on all exterior compartments Flushed out water heater New anode in water heater New license plate frame -40- New top rear running light cover New front shocks New parking pawl actuating rod New transmission fluid New Transmission Mount Sealed all roof seams New breaker switch New macerator and hoses New bumper end caps New black tank cleaning wand -50- Detailed under motorhome New eye bolts on front bumper Peek-a-boo hatch installed for fridge flame New air hose connector New entry door window frame New steps for driver and passenger New tire chains New tools New kayak rack New screen door slider -60- Rear view mirror wobble fixed New bump stops in front New dump valves and 'Y' connector New dump cap New dump hose Step support Winch cover Cig lighter fixed Fixed fridge locking latch New Ignition key cylinder -70- New front brake pads New rear brake shoes and calipers New brake master cylinder Removed headliner (3x) to fix squeaking Secured upper bunk to cab with thru bolts, fender/felt/lock washers and nuts Fixed rattling problem in 4x4 shifter New LED Dash lights Removed Satellite receiver wiring Rerouted iPod cable Removed Subwoofer cable -80- Fixed shower lift valve Painted bottom of LP tank (silver) Painted outside electrical outlet (black) Repainted electric steps (black) Fixed bedroom window from sticking Fixed LED clock above range Cut larger hole in range hood for circuit board Soldered the broken trace on the circuit board for tank monitors Replaced and painted wood panel in upper bunk under large window New curtains and rails in upper bunk -90- Replaced missing 350 emblem New outside door mat Fixed broken door lock New thermostat New timing chain and gears New Timing Cover and bolts New Water Pump and bolts New radiator New radiator cap New Fan Clutch -100- New Harmonic Balancer New gaskets on the oil filter adapter Cut the tranny cooling lines, flared them and added flex hose Added new flared inserts to the radiator Made extension bar to open bunk windows and vent Removed A/C compressor and brackets New distributor cap New ignition rotor Fixed fuse holder for air compressor New rear differential gasket and fluid -110- Painted rear differential New spark plugs New spark plug wires Fixed gas leak at carburetor Detailed engine470Views0likes0CommentsRe: Overhead Squeaking/Creaking Noise
T18skyguy wrote: Tote, that's a really sharp looking older rig. Very clean and straight. If no one replies on how to replace that gasket, try IRV2, maybe someone in there has done it. If I could give a modest opinion as a mechanic, I think it's very heavy for a E350, and am wondering if the frame itself is flexing. With the 4x4, winch/bumper, and that big toolbox in the back I wonder what it weighs fully loaded. Another area to check is where the coach is mounted to the chassis at the frame. If there's play down there it will show up on top. Good luck with it very nice rig. Thanks for the input. I've been meaning to get it weighed but been too busy doing other things to it. One thing about old American Steel is it's strong. Everything in the motorhome works as it should. Just having a real hard time trying to find out exactly what kind of gasket is up there.434Views0likes0CommentsOverhead Squeaking/Creaking Noise
Here's where I'm at. Bought a really cool 4x4 motorhome. 1987 Lindy with the 4x4 conversion done. It's a heavy MH. I've gone through the whole thing making seem as new as I can. Te thing I'm dealing with is the squeaking/creaking noise from where the cab and bunk meet. I pulled the headliner, took out all the lag screws and drilled all the way through each one replacing them with 1/4'' hex bolts, fender washers, felt washers between the mating surfaces and a lock washer and nut. Solved the problem....until.....a recent trip to Oregon where 101 has one way controlled traffic and a fairly makeshift road on one part. It was a curvy road. I took one turn and the road was downhill, then suddenly uphill. Sudden enough to make the MH bottom out on the bump stops. The squeaking/creaking returned immediately. Fast forward to now. Removed the headliner again, Tightened all the bolts. No luck. So I beefed up the bolts from 1/4 to 3/16. Sprayed the gasket between the cab and bunk with Sil-Glyde. Put a felt strip between the cab and bunk so there is no metal to metal contact. I found one bad squeak. There was one piece of metal on the inside where the bunk meets the back wall behind the drivers seat that was rubbing. Just had to put a screw driver in there and bend the metal back a bit so there was no more contact. That noise is gone. The front still squeaks like heck as I go down the road. So what is normally used to replace the gasket between the cab and overhead bunk? I’m at that point. And I'm looking for advice from someone who has actually done it and been successful; no leaks and no noise. Here's a vid of the MH in question. Thanks in advance. Tote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGx4byk9sIE2.9KViews0likes6Comments1987 4x4 Lindy
Bought this on 11-6-2016 with 70K miles the 4x4 conversion already completed. It needed some TLC but all in all was in pretty good shape; especially for a 30 year old motorhome. New memory foam mattress, new dinette cushions, shades, valances, toilet just to name a few things we did to her. Went through it with a fine tooth comb so EVERYTHING works as it should. The fridge looks like it is almost new and works flawlessly; 120, 12v and propane and is all automatic. The original paint looks fantastic. Super clean in and out. Have used the 4x4 a couple of times in the snow. What a GREAT feature to have if you like going to Tahoe in the winter. Got an RV port to keep her under so she should last us years to come. Couldn't have done all I did without the help of a couple of seasoned RV veterans. With their help it all came together. Here's what she looks like now: 4x4 Lindy Motorhome1.5KViews0likes4Comments
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