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RV particulars:2006 Fleetwood Revolution 40LE Drive line (CAT C9, Allison 6 Speed, Spartan Chassis Miles: 46k Year:2006 Break Down Description: Oil Leak - Major. I bought the motor home in Mar 2017. We I got it home I first noticed an oil on the ground under the engine. I had it evaluated at Colton Truck Terminal in Colton CA. They told me it was coming from the back of the HEUI Pump.Advice was to monitor it but since it wasn't that large a leak no repair at this time.I put about 2k miles on it. On Sep 1 We had just returned from a trip from San Diego to Lake Tahoe. The REV was parked in front of my house and we were preparing to leave on an extended 6 week trip. I started it and re-positioned it a few feet, got out and had a full on oil spill under the engine. It looked like a quart or so leaked out in about 5 minutes. It was streaming out not dripping. Symptoms: Major visible oil streaming out of the bottom of the engine compartment. Effect: Disabled out of fear of major engine damage Cause: Broken bolt that fastened fuel transfer pump to the back of the HEUI pump Outcome:The HEUI Pump and Fuel Transfer Pump are sold only as an assembly. 2k for parts 1.2k labor. Note: I feel very fortunate this happen in front of my house and not on the road. Postscript: On Sep 16 we left on our originally planned trip. On arrival in Las Vegas, our first stop, I noticed oil was being sprayed on our tow car along with oil drops on the ground. Needless to say I was more than a little disappointed. I rigged up a catch for the "slobber" tube thinking it was blow by. Drove 240 miles to Ely, NV and there was still some oil drops and some spray on the car. Cleaned up the spay and drove another 120 miles to Wendover UT. Significant spray on the toad and more significant drops on the ground. In checking the engine oil level found no detectable loss of oil. I contacted the main CAT dealer in Salt Lake City UT. They didn't work on the over the road engines anymore but referred me to Larry H Miller Super Ford in Salt Lake City. These guys were GREAT! Tyler the service writer and Ken their in house CAT expert.This car dealership is an authorized service center for CAT, Allison, and Spartan. In spite of a 4 week work back log they told me to come right over and they would have a mechanic take a look at it and at least tell be where the leak was. Ken really knew the C9. In short order he found the leak.It was a leaking o-Ring in the air compressor oil supply line. He removed it, installed new o-rings and I was on my way. Drove 40 miles to Park City UT and not a drop on the Toad or ground. The oil leak odyssey for us is finally over and we are proceeding on our trip with a peace of mind we haven't really had yet with this motor home. I just can't thank those guys at Larry H Miller Super Ford enough!1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Drivers license requirements
bigbillsd wrote: I copyied this from another forum I posted it to prior to buying my 40QDP in January. I spent a few hours at the California DMV and then a local CHP office today confirming what the real license requirements are for a 40' motorhome in CA. The 4 DMV offices were of no help. The License office, Driver Safety office, DMV Investigation office and the regular DMV office. All came back with they weren't actually sure what the handbook meant. While at the Safety office a local SDPD officer heard my questions and suggested I stop by a local CHP office. That was then my next stop. I spent an hour with a awesome CHP officer that looked up each of my questions in the vehicle code book. (a very large book!) Here is what we found out: California Class C license is all that is needed up to 40' "housecar" in CA. They are exempt from the Class C 26k weight restriction They are exempt from any Air Brake certification. No extra braking requirement for the Toad, unless from 20 MPH it takes more than 50' to stop. Also, if the manufacturer calls it a 40' motorhome on the plate, then even if its 41', its still licensed as a 40' motorhome. I hope this helps others in CA as it was a confusing mess from the CA docs and all the info showing it both ways on all the forums I looked at over the last few months. BTW. The CA DMV uses the term housecar, not motorhome. Go figure.. -Bill Thank You Bill. That looks like very good information. You have saved me many hours of research. My only real issue was wanting to avoid the bi-annual medical certification. Thanks again. Mike442Views0likes0CommentsRe: Drivers license requirements
Johno02 wrote: In California, I would consider it 40 feet and go for the license. Might get away without it, but could be bad if you don't. lAnd if you have never driven anything that big, then get some training. I am inclined to agree that to err on the side of caution and get the license would be ideal. It is kind of a hassle. I noted that on the brochure that all three vehicles have identical specs for GVWR and GCWR.392Views0likes0CommentsDrivers license requirements
We are in the process of purchasing a 2006 Fleetwood Revolution 40LE. California requires a non-commercial class B license for motorhomes over 40ft. The Fleetwood brochure list the "bumper to bumper" length as 40'11" . In the same brochure both models 40J and 40L are listed as 39'11" overall length. All three models are riding on the spartan liberty chassis. For licensing purposes what length controls, the model designation or measured length? I appreciate feedback from someone knowledgeable about this subject Thank you12KViews0likes61Comments
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