David
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Finished at Prevost Ft Worth today. Had to replace one R14 valve. The connections at the valves were leaking, but the hoses going to the brake valves were also leaking. While under the coach, found the end link bushings were bad, and the curb side tag axle seal was leaking. Now we have a happy coach again–at least until the next issue. Sitting at Marathon today, took care of some lighting issues, and installed bay door bumpers I picked up at Prevost–had six bad ones. Also tightened up bay strut connections–some were ready to shuck the strut. Heading west tomorrow to crash the Newell rally at Ruidoso Motorcoach Ranch!
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Ditto what Mark said…
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We get the same smell from the tires of the HHR after towing any length of time and attribute it to the same thing that Jerry describes.
Are the tires cupping? or flat spotting? A good tire person can explain what causes tire cupping much better than I can. Cupping should look different that flat spotting. The brakes on the toad locking up when they shouldn’t or prematurely could cause flat spotting.
Are you sure the toad is being pullled straight? Are both tow bars locking?
I’m not familiar with the Air Force One system, does it have an adjustment so you can adjust how quickly and aggressively it applies the brakes of the toad? Maybe the adjustment is set too tight. Is it possible that you’re dragging the brakes on the coach causing the toad brakes to apply when they don’t need to? I’m just guessing at things and making stuff up.
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Thanks for all the input.
Donald
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Godfather, my bad, the 12v automatically switches over when the key is on, but I always have the ability to switch between 12v and 110v waterpumps at the inside control panel. So yes, we do have a 12v backup waterpump when needed. Those folks in Oregon have thought of everything! 🙂 And Marathons don’t need rose petals as ours do not stink!
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We use a MAXXFI device that we inserted a T-Mobile phone card into.
It is basically a Hot Spot, but can use phone SIM cards or park WIFI as source.
Our T-Mobile account is unlimited data, so the MAXXFI gives us unlimited WIFI for our TV, iPhones, iPads etc.
We usually have over 200GB usage per month, but with unlimited data, it does not matter.
I am going to look into the AT&T unlimited plan as well since the MAXXFI will take 2 SIM cards.
We have used it from Jacksonville, FL to San Francisco, CA and have found very few places that T-Mobile did not have service. I am hoping we can get the AT&T to help in the areas where T-Mobile is weak or has no service at all.
Could not find a New Post button, so did a Reply.I tried the top of the line WIFI Ranger and ran into the problems already discussed with the poor park signals.
The park we are at has 6 antennae and yet connecting to them is almost impossible.
However, with T-Mobile, we have over 35MB down and over 20MB up. -
I am at Parliament right now. Michael How much RV-1 do you need? I am going to Bella Terra as soon as we are done here. Fridge is in and working and just need a few trim strips done on Monday.
Ken Robertson is in La for the prouds rally then heading to Bella Terra. I can ask rick May if they are sending anyone else or if they are sending any RV-1 to Bella Terra. As soon as I see Rick again I will ask.
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We go to Rocky Point a time or two per year (going again early May). It is only 50 miles into Mexico though. We travel during the day and in a group. Have never had a problem but know people who have had problems travelling at night.
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My nickel…you are enough of a target here in the states…go there and you are asking for trouble….
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where do you find the filters at home depot , I took mine old filter in there and they looked at me like i was from mars…… does any one have the part number for the filter?
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Mike,
Because you are a good guy you don’t have to pay any dues.
We even let some grumpy people have free membership. I even get free membership. What a deal!
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We are offically in mourning for the rest of April. The only man that NEVER sang or wrote a bad song !! Geo.
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Have you decided how many slides #7 will have?
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Karl has Knorr Bremse brake chambers and they are very expensive. Brakes such as on older coaches that user the more common brake chambers are going to be far less expensive.
I know some are going to make the decision about replacing brake chambers due to cost, but if you do, make sure you have a plan for dealing with the issue on the road if one fails. Otherwise you are in trouble.
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Any reason for replacing it as opposed to repairing the seal?
It is common for our generators to exceed 30,000 to 40,000 hours in use on entertainer coaches.