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Gary, Think a call to Country Coach to see if there is a dealer near you that could look the coach over or maybe the factory could give you some pointers. There could be items they would question you about before the coach is moved. Rich.

Paul, The glass used in the side windows is tempered and can be tricky to replace. Never tried plexiglass myself. Had to have one replaced in one coach we owned. I have glass coverage and had a glass shop replace it only to have 2 on them fail. So they ordered the glass in question from the OEM supplier and it was still in one piece when we traded for a new coach. They checked the frame and mounting carefully and could not figure out why the ones they installed where breaking. Just wanted to pass on that information to you. It is not always a straight forward item to replace and I have used the same glass shop for over 35 years to do all my work and that one really had them stumped!! Good luck, Rich.

wellsie, Do you know who's system is used to open and close the slide in question? Could you post the information for the Group? Rich.

Jack you might take a look at this web sight. http://www.rv-motorhome-answers.com/rv-slide-out-topper.html Rich.

otreadway, Welcome to the FMCA fourm ! You might try to call Michelin at 1-866-866-6605 and see if there is a distributor that has them in stock. Rich.

Wisper, Welcome to the FMCA forum! The 0341=(Cam shaft error) can be caused by two items, as you have changed the Cam sensor and the Plug wires. The Crank sensor could be at issue or a bad ground(s) in the coil grounding points where they connect to the cylinder heads. Remove the coils and clean the bolts the top and bottom of the surface of each hole in the coils, along with the contact surface of the cylinder heads and the coils. A bad ground will cause a higher then acceptable resistance reading in the PCM (Pulse control module). Regarding the Crank shaft sensor. The PCM fires 2 plugs at the same time--- One on the Compression cycle and the one on the exhaust cycle. The different cycles take a different voltage to fire there respective plugs. Bad grounds sensed by the PCM can cause the Service Engine Light. The 0432 error=(Crank Shaft)There is a recall from the NTSB on the 8.1 L. engines in the 2001 / 2002 time period. The new units hold up better when exposed to the high engine temperatures. GM will fight you on the warranty replacement, but with all the current recalls, they might work in your favor, as they work to correct other items !! The FACT that you are getting both the codes, Do a job on all the coils bolts and surfaces first !!! Good luck and post your results for the group. Rich.

dkconsidine, Thank you for posting the tip ! The correct wire information is always good to have at hand when they are replaced. Rich.

Link to a PDF Ride height file for Freightliner and Spartan Chassis. http://www.precisionframe.com/rvdetail/Freightliner/freightlinerRideHeight.pdf Rich.

This link provides Service Contact Information for RV Manufacturers: http://www.trimarkcorp.com/en/media/pdf/Service%20Contact%20Information%20for%20RV%20Manufacturers.pdf Rich.

Richard, sent you an email !!! Sent a picture to another email, not related to your motor issue. Rich.

Richard R, Welcome to The FMCA forum! Could you attach a picture of the motor / assembly and mounting for the group ? Have had some luck finding the motor for the larger curb side awning and wondering how close they are to each other. I will use your part number and see if I can find one hiding somewhere. Rich.

The ride height is set by adjusting the ride height control valves. One needs the proper measurement points and adjustment information. Your chassis maker (Monaco in your case) can tell you the proper ride height-- normally measured from a given point on the chassis to given point on the axle. You might give Monaco service a call to see if they can supply the proper information for your coach. Technical Support, Parts and Warranty Assistance: @ 877-466-6226 Rich.

Road Service is one item that we purchase and hope we never need. Have used Coach Net, Good Sams and AAA+RV over the years. At times they provide excellent response times and then there have been times when they have been very slow, in regards to getting to our location. Our solution has been to have 2 road service contracts and hope one of them has a good contractor in the area. I keep reminding myself that using the service just once by any of them pays me back quickly. The cost of towing a Diesel Coach per mile is expensive and adds up real fast. As mentioned, sometimes its locating a tire and at other times getting a wrecker the proper size. Regarding follow up to our need(s). Coach Net was poor at the time I used there service. Good Sam's has been very good at keeping us in the loop, regarding the expected time of arrival and issues like finding a tire has accrued. AAA road Service has been very good regarding calling us back and keeping us informed. Having said that, There are times when areas they cover have fallen short of ones expectations. They all contract out the service to local / area towing and service companies and they are not all created equal. Rich.

jaminman, Welcome to the FMCA forum! Some of the Freightliner liner chassis with the ISB02 series engines have 3 fuel filters. The one most people and many service centers miss is the inline filter, located in the fuel line behind the rear axle(Drivers Side)inside the frame rail. It is black in color, about 2in.X 5in. in size. The only real way to know for sure is to call Freightliner service @ 1-800-385-4357 with the last 6 numbers your chassis VIN. number. Rich.

R03Dutchstar, Welcome to the FMCA forum! With 80K on the coach, have you ever had the hydraulic fluid and the filters changed? Water pump belt tension and thermostat replaced? Rich.

Bob and Jim, Welcome to the FMCA forum! Thank you for your question and feed back! The strength of the forum is in its members. Rich.

jleamont, The evolution of the ISB 24 valve engine is covered at this link. http://www.cumminsdieselspecs.com/24v.html With all the changes there are always some items that come up. My coach is equipped with an ISB that uses the Bosh VP-44 injector pump, that all changed in 2003 when they went with the High Pressure Common Rail system. In 2007 the EPA requirements made adding an EGR system and in 2010 the addition of the DEF system. The ISB went out of production in 2009. The ISB series is a well proven engine. The general consensus for the best years leans towards 04 / 05. Relatively simple and before all the EPA requirements, with good HP to Torque numbers. The weight of the coach is a big factor in MPG and the way the engine performance matches up. Look, ask questions and drive different coaches. Then the tough item is, what floor plan to fit your travel style. Rich.

bgreen, Welcome to the FMCA Forum! Sound like air is getting into the system and when one of the bubbles gets to the reservoir it splashes the fluid out. With no leaks showing up on the high pressure side, one would have to consider the suction side having a small leak; that shows up at higher RPM's Might be a crack or weak spot in the line between the reservoir and the pump. Rich.

James, The quickest way to check. If your Heater / Defroster defaults to the Defrost mode, then you have a vacuum operated system. If the controls are not working, but the system is staying in the vent or heater mode, then its electrical operated. My Fleetwood coach is a little older then yours and uses electrical servo motors to set the system modes. A quick call to Fleetwood customer service with your FIN number will get you the answer and the location of the vacuum pump should your coach have one. Rich.

Ben, common to have 2 mounted together / a pair. located in the transmission housing. They kind of look like a tuning fork ! with a 3 wire connector. They are not the same as the engine crank sensor. Rich.

kw10525, Welcome to the forum! Thanks for the information and the heads up !! Rich.

leadpipe58, Welcome to the FMCA forum! From your post it sounds like you do not have spark at this time. The engine is cranking with fuel and oil. Points are set. Check the ignition coil, also check to make sure there is no short between the points to ground. You should have 12 volts between them and ground. Check both ends of the coil wire for good / clean connections. Let the group know what you find. Regarding the armature cleaning, that can be tricky; depends on how much room you have as it is a tight space to work in when the generators are mounted. Rich.

Ben, A call to Sliverleaf would be the best starting point. Did you get the manual for your VSM 200? There a a number of sub menus within the software. The previous owner may have entered some incorrect information at some point. You can go to this link and get contact information. http://www.silverleafelectronics.com Rich.

Could you supply a little more information: Do the outlets all work when the coach is connected to shore power? and when the generator is running? Could you supply the model and year of the the Freedom Combi Make, Model and Year of the Coach? Rich!

hal1phx, Do you have the ISB or the ISB-2 Series with the Cap or Fuel rail system? Rich.