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Re: Slide out Rollers
PCronin68 wrote: I noticed on my 2014 Fleetwood Bounder 34B Class A that my main slide out in the front of the coach has gotten sluggish and dips low in the front when opening. The tipping of the slide out causes it to drag on the coach floor and usually requires a person to help lift as motor opens slideout. I did find the a small roller under the couch and checked under the slideout, when it was extended. Along the track I noticed two rollers are missing which run on the track. I assume this is what causing the dipping. How would someone go about replacing these rollers? Would slideout have to be removed? I realize now these are Roller Camfollowers. Issue is no access. I can see where they go. Was thinking of removing a small section of the front facial plate of the coach slideout platform to gain access. The camfollowers are only about 12 inches in.297Views0likes0CommentsSlide out Rollers
I noticed on my 2014 Fleetwood Bounder 34B Class A that my main slide out in the front of the coach has gotten sluggish and dips low in the front when opening. The tipping of the slide out causes it to drag on the coach floor and usually requires a person to help lift as motor opens slideout. I did find the a small roller under the couch and checked under the slideout, when it was extended. Along the track I noticed two rollers are missing which run on the track. I assume this is what causing the dipping. How would someone go about replacing these rollers? Would slideout have to be removed?713Views0likes1CommentRe: 2014 Fleetwood Bounder Rear Slide Fuse
dougrainer wrote: MOTOR HOME FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS The 120-volt circuit breakers and 12-volt fuses are located on three separate panels. The purpose of these three panels is to provide electrical circuit breakers and fuses to interrupt current flow if a circuit is overloaded. 1. 120-volt House Electrical — This electrical panel is located under the bed or the refrigerator (location varies depending upon model). This panel is very similar to a residential panel with resettable breakers. 2. Fleetwood Automotive 12-volt System — This panel is located in a side compartment or in the engine access compartment. This electrical center contains battery disconnect systems, entry step, fog light, and some other automotive circuitry. 3. 12-volt Chassis Fuses — This electrical panel is located under the driver’s side dash area Fleetwood customer service says there is not one fuse for each slide out. They are controlled by one module located in engine compartment.672Views0likes0Comments2014 Fleetwood Bounder Rear Slide Fuse
The drivers side rear slide on my 2014 Bounder 34B is not working. I suspect a fuse seeing as I don't hear anything happening. Where would I find the fuse for this rear slide? There is one small fuse box near floor on passenger side near the bunk bed slide out. Any other place I should be looking? Thanks1.9KViews0likes4CommentsRe: painting/replacing wheel simulator rim liner
way2roll wrote: JRscooby wrote: If you don't want the chrome of the simulators, take them off. The only reason they are used is because it cost less to polish the lightweight piece than the wheel. Painting over the plating, and making it stick is PITA. Paint the wheel is easier. Not sure how painting the wheel is easier. Usually there's a ton of dirt and some rust. To do it right they would need to be removed, tire removed, hand sanded or media blasted and then painted and put all back together again. Sure you could try and tape it up on the RV and use a rattle can, but results usually reflect the approach. Trying to clean and remove rust, tape a perfect circle, cover the lugs, the center cap, stem and paint outside without over spray and drips is challenging. Wheel covers come off easy are smaller and snap back on. There's no plating, usually they're polished SS or aluminum. Yes possibly buying a new set and painting hold ones would be best bet. I have a friend who runs a body shop that could paint them for me.720Views0likes0CommentsRoad side assistance
I have a class A gas motorhome and was looking for recommendations on roadside assistance. I am a member of FMCA and GoodSams so was thinking of one of those. Most of my trips are local but each year we travel to Myrtle Beach from MA and this year we are also doing Disney. I don't pull a car rather a small utility trailer with Golf cart. Thanks5.1KViews0likes16CommentsRe: Ford V10 - 5 Star Tuning
Gdetrailer wrote: PCronin68 wrote: Hello, I have a 2014 Bounder and was considering the 5 Star tuning. While I understand many will have different opinions, I don't expect any material fuel efficiency, rather I was hoping for better shifting especially up hill. I also watched a video online that tested the 5 Star tuning and it was done with vehicle in "tow mode" without an active tow. Would this change the 5 Star tuning function? Would I benefit having my Bounder in tow mode even when not towing a vehicle or small utility trailer? Anyone install 5 Star on the Ford V10? Love to hear feedback. Thanks Your Bounder is very heavy to start with so absolutely yes, by all means enable the Tow/Haul mode. Ford's Tow/Haul mode enables automatic hill descent downshifting (saves you from manually needing to downshift when going down hills and if you feel the need to downshift further just press on the brake pedal then let off after it downshifts). Tow/Haul mode automatically adjusts the shifting strategy for hauling and towing heavy loads (being you are in a heavy motorhome this is what you want). The shifting strategy will change shiftpoints to take better advantage of the engines HP/TQ which may include holding out upshift a bit longer. As far as tuners, well 5Star is trying to sell you on the idea that you "need" their product, it is a "crummy commercial" and treat it as such. Their tuner will further adjust shift points strategy and shifting pressures within the transmission. This may add additional stresses to your transmission that were not accounted for by the vehicle manufacturer so it is a "Buyer Be Aware" type of thing. Roll the dice and take your chances.. Would I add a tuner to any of my vehicles? Nope.. You have a non turbo gas powered MH, treat it as such and it will live a long life.. Hop it up, and you run the risk of shortening the life of your rig. Try using the Tow/Haul mode everytime you start your MH before dumping money into a tuner. I think I will just try using TOW Haul Mode for my next long trip. Thanks for response2.1KViews0likes0CommentsFord V10 - 5 Star Tuning
Hello, I have a 2014 Bounder and was considering the 5 Star tuning. While I understand many will have different opinions, I don't expect any material fuel efficiency, rather I was hoping for better shifting especially up hill. I also watched a video online that tested the 5 Star tuning and it was done with vehicle in "tow mode" without an active tow. Would this change the 5 Star tuning function? Would I benefit having my Bounder in tow mode even when not towing a vehicle or small utility trailer? Anyone install 5 Star on the Ford V10? Love to hear feedback. Thanks6.4KViews0likes12Comments
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