hermanmullins

96, I think it is admirable that you would like to do your own oil changes. Let me ask you a few questions. Do you have a catch pan large enough to capture 5 to 6 gallons of used oil? Do you have a way to get under the coach to grease every zirk fittings? Also you will need to dispose of the oil, filters and be able to restart the coach if you forget to fill both fuel filters. Just my thoughts. Herman

D, you are almost there. I believe it is 10. Herman

Trish, I agree with Rich. You got the hydraulic fluid from the cracked pump and most likely the coolant for the over flow from the high heat. A quick test would be to pressure test the coolant system. And to also check the dip stick for signs of coolant. Good luck, Herman

Your welcome Joe. I traveled in my job for close to 45 years. I knew most every diner, drive-in and yes dives in the Southwest. As we travel int MH I will remember a place and recommend it to a friend. Have learned to preface it with "The last time I was there it was great". These times are a changing. Your kids will love to revisit those memories. Herman

Joe, My DW started a Journal when we purchased our first coach. As we have an adventure, stay at a park ect. she writes it down. When she has a chance she will type it into the computer. We have refereed to it many time, which is happening more and more, when trying to remember a place, date or even where we ate. Our children have read it many times. It is nice, and many time sad, when we refer back to wonderful Rallies, great places and yes even deaths of friends and family members. If you haven't started a record I recommend you start one. Then when in the rocking chair in the care facility someone can read it to you so you may revisit the Good Ole Days. Herman

rp, Just had the same problem with my #4008-101-E65 Surflo pump. It just suddenly quit. It turned out to be the micro switch. I found that out when I tried to remove the wires to check voltage. As i wiggled the wire the pump started and would stop when I stopped. Found switch at a local electronic shop. It was like $4.85 tax included. Pumps up a storm now and shuts off when the pressure is reached. Now I have another problem with the pump. It seems that the reverse flow check valve in the pump is allowing water to flow back into the tank when hooked up the the camp ground water. I have changed them out before, but found out that it is not changeable on this pump. You either have to replace the pump head or the entire pump.That ain't gonna happen. I found at both Home Depot and Lowe's a 1/2" reverse flow inline check valve for less than $5.00. Picking it up today. FYI, while in Tyler, Texas this weekend I went to Camping World to see if I could get the check valve. When I told the sweet young lady in parts what I needed she went straight to water heater section and handed me a pressure relief valve. When I explained to her what it was she apologized and got the parts mgr. He understood what I needed and proceeded to tell me that when a customer had my problem they always replace the pump. I asked, in a very nice way, so no test just R& R? He said, sorry but yes. Herman

Jimmy, I would check connections. You may have a loose wire. Also a call to Thedford would be next on my list. Herman

Craig, Welcome to the Forum. If a hose let go you should be able to hear it when the engine is running. If the sound came from around the steering column it may be in or around the brake pedal. This is where I would begin. Good luck. Herman

Chris, A donut is a pastry that may be either baked or fried. Sometimes glazed or chocolate covered and best served warm. But for an RV it is rubber ring that has tapered sided. You may plug your discharged hose into it and use it on a variety of sized sewer connection. Lots of parks ask that you use one so there will not be sewer gas odors that will offend your neighbor. Herman

Blake, Our 32 footer was a Windsor and our 40 footer is a Dynasty with a tag and 10 airbags. Both were and are on true Roadmaster chassis. Shortly after Navastar purchased Monaco they sold off Roadmaster. Then about the same time Freightliner got Roadmaster and redesigned the chassis. I think that is where the drastic changes came in. For a true feel for the difference between the two see if you can find a pre 2008 Dynasty with a tag. You will be pleasantly surprised. Herman

FYI, Tom and Louise are published authors. This is apparent many time in the articulate way they write. (by the way Tom, Joe Hipp told me to say Hi thr next time we saw you, so HI) Herman

Carl, As we discussed, I went from a 32 foot no tag coach to a 40 footer with a tag. On that, I can say that betwwen the two there was a world of difference. With the tag I saw much less sway and disturbane from passing trucks and the ride was much smoother. I assume that just moving up in length on coaches with tag axles would not show that much change. I did see a difference in handling when moving up 8 feet in length. Though I think it was the length and not the tag that made the difference. Herman PS: Carl made someone's puppy realy happy last night.

Kurt, Have you tried to start it at the gen. itself? Try that and if you can hear a clicking noise then you may have a low battery. However if all your 12 volt items work and you can start your engine then it may be a loose or bad ground. Or then you may have a bad starter. Herman

pj, Your 2003 4x4 is very towable. The nice thing is that it has no steering wheel locking pin. My 08 Silverado is set up this way. Tow Bar is Blue Ox with removable pins. I installed them myself. I installed diodes in the lights myself. I have the M&G braking unit. I had it installed on another vehicle and installed the one on my truck myself. What is nice is all I have to do is hook up, put the truck in 4x4 neutral, put transmission in park. Remove the key and lock the doors. And away we go. Herman

Jb, Welcome to the Forum. Yes the disconnect will stand up to pulling a trailer. I don't know your location but look here for help. Drive Shaft King Dallas, Texas 214-941-7122 Ask David if he might know of a company in your area. They did a great job on my truck. Herman

Duck Tails = 50's Remember Fonzie, "hea!" Mullet =70's, Elvis, "Thank you, thank you very much" Herman

What comes to mind. Brown bear = Brown stream. No s $^€₩!!!! Herman

Chief, I am of the ole school. I balance all tires on the coach, steer, drive and tag. Same on my truck and I even balance the tires on my 14 foot utility trailer. I just feel better doing it, just me. Herman

Joe, I have seen where companies have put heat shields to disperse the heat. But not sure about wraps. Chevrolet comes to mind when the exhaust pipe was too close to the starter. This reduced the life of the starter considerably. Herman

Kay, Back then that was considered real progress. However by today's standards they were just plain ugly. But then again I can remember when Duck Tails were considered the cats meow. Today they would be called a really bad hair day. Did I just write that? Really, really telling my age now. Herman

Joe, Wouldn't wrapping your manifolds hold in the heat and cause more warping and cracking?? Herman

Champion Motor Homes were built in Van Alstyne Texas in the mid 70's. It was the typical square box build. To my knowledge it was one of the first coaches to use 2x2 square tubing. They layed out the exterior panels, layed the welded wall studs in place then sprayed foam insulation on the inside of the wall. The studs had two sides tape to hold the panels to them before foaming. Turned it over and routed out for the openings. When all was done the side panels were only held in place with tape, foam and a few screws. We've come a long way. Herman

What tells me it's wall paper are the trim strips that cover the seams. Herman

Sounds to me like a nice long winter project to work on in a heated garage. (a really good heated garage) Herman

Lyle, Possibly could you post pictures. If so we might be better equipped to help. Space under, over and around the tank might determine a solution. Herman