wayne77590

Maybe to much wine!

Kander2015, Running WOT (Wide Open Throttle) up grades will cause the engine to run up in temperature. Slow it down, drop down a gear and try and maintain 2000 rpm. Here is something I do when I see a long or steep grade coming. I'll push down on the accelerator until I reach my cruise control speed, then I take it off of cruise control. At this point I never move my foot on the throttle I just let the engine do all the work and on occasion I help it by down shifting an extra gear maintaining that 2000 RPMs. I have run up to 217˚ and as soon as I slow down and down shift to maintain 2000 RPMs the temperature starts dropping.

Okay Carl, I got it the first time. Hee hee! Gremlins at work again.

Most of us tow so a one night stop would require un-hooking. Not a problem, but not convenient either.

Carl, I wish I had YOUR money so I could get out from under it and by a Prevost - but then one day I asked my wife, "Do you know the difference between a Prevost and our motorhome?" Of course she responded that she didn't so I said, "The cost to repair it." They both break down. Here is another problem that we had (have)(had)(have - etc.) with the jacks. After sitting for a little bit (hour) it would dip down to the drivers side. The repair place worked and worked and worked and finally installed 3 new jacks after finding that the seals needed being replaced on the old ones. (Can't replace seals on our Kwikee jacks without torching them.) We would take it out of the shop, go on a little trip, and put it back in the shop when we returned. This time we left on May 14th and go figure the jacks are holding. However, the one jack they did not replace shows hydraulic oil around the pad so it is leaking now also, but the jacks are holding. One of the things that can cause the jacks to not hold is sand, dirt, rust, etc., getting between the seal and the piston. Power Gear said to take a baster, stir up the pump holding tank, take a sample using the baster and use a paper towel to strain the sample. If there is any foreign objects on the towel to flush the system. Hmmm! I wonder what that would cost. Yep! A motorhome is a hole in the road that one keeps pouring money onto. Sort of like a boat in the water.

Sorry I did not see this or other posts sooner. Yes, it is still a problem. Since 2010 I have had problems with the jacks. First the jack alarm would sound going down the highway. Drove Earlene up the windshield, I just tuned it out. Went to the factory service center and spent 10 days there. Last day they said they fixed it. got in it and checked it out and ding, ding, ding, ding - not fixed. Had two technicians sitting around with a service writer and I asked if they had check to see if there was 1500 psi on the pump port. The service writer looked at the technician and the technician said, "We don't have a gauge!" Are you kidding me. This is the factory service center. Oh well - off we went and I fixed a switch on the controller to shut off the alarm. To this day I still use that switch. One of these days I'm going to the Power Gear location and let the "fix" it. Other problems with jacks also. Had a major problem with the full slide and it pulled the rack it was supposed to slide on out of the floor, first year we had it. Just put in a new motor on the 12'+ slide(little slide). Other than that, running good. When we were at Guarantee RV in Junction City, OR getting the big slide repaired there was just about every make/model RV awaiting some type of repair. There were 20 electric hook-up sites and 20 boondock sites and every one was full awaiting some type repair. So yes, those high-priced RV's are just as prone to breaking down as any. Roger, Carl is always right. If you don't believe me, just ask him. :-) He's just like me, and if you don't believe me just ask my wife.

Wow! 200 psi will make you stand up real fast! 55 years and I don't know how I put up with her this long. That is my side of the story and I'm sticking to it. She has another side but it's not true. (She doesn't read this forum - lucky me.)

I have a 2008 Winnebago Destination and I have had problems with it since purchased new. It's just an on-going saga. Unfortunately I purchased a model in its first year of production. We enjoy the interior layout and cabinetry but not the repair bill even with GS which has been great. We wish we had purchased used.

Call Winnebago service center. Their phone techs are pretty good at giving you some leads to look into. I have a Winnebago. Had problems with the jacks for quite some time. Don't remember if jacks and brakes are connected but my slides are. If the brake is not set I cannot operate my slides so it may be possible that Winnebago added the jacks to the warning system. Phone calls don't cost anything.

I was having basically the same problem as Shannon. Recharging, changing the evaporator, etc., did not fix the problem. I would run for about 100 miles and slowly start to creep to warm air. I keep a thermometer in the AC vent on the dash and most of the time it would warm up to 80˚ regardless of the temperature outside. Finally I took it to a Freighliner place on our last trip. They found two leaks using the dye process but the did not have the valve ports on-hand to fix it. We ran the basement AC until we returned home and had it fixed. It has been working every since. I guess what I'm trying to say is that home remedies and even some professional opinions do not always work. Best take to to the experts and get it fixed right the first time. Cost me $285 to have the valve ports connectors replaced. That was additional to the Freightliner diagnostic charges.

You may want to look into S*M*A*R*T (Special Military Active Recreational Travelers)

I have used Houston Freightliner for the past 8 years. The RV Tech there is Matt. I am very satisfied with his work. They will do what you ask or you can just give them the maintenance sheet out of the manual (copy of) and cross out what you do not want done.

It is unfortunate that when one writes with words the reader cannot see the facial expressions that emit amusement. When I remember I try to put an appropriate emoticon at the end.

Follow the rules and all goes well. Lots of good information on iRV2 and lots of friends made.

Very nice

While awaiting repairs in Oregon a few years ago, we were parked with electrical hook-up only along with 20-25 other RV's from pop-ups to very high end motorhomes and everything inbetween. The repair facility had 21 bays and they were full everyday and there was a waiting list. Glad to see the article but I really wonder if it will make a difference.

That looks very nice. Thanks.

Joe, here is a Tire Size Calculator that may assist you. I went from Michelin to TOYO's.

Yes, and I feel your pain and sweat also. :-) Bill, went riding down Hwy 1 today off of Tomales Road and to where 101 and Hwy 1 intersect. At one point in the ride this afternoon the temp gauge on the car read 56˚. Just thinking of y'all.

Ah! Weather. We have been on the Left Coast for the last month and a half with absolutely wonderful temperatures. I think we ran the AC 2 or 3 times when the temp was going to 80˚ and we wanted the pup to be comfortable. Yep she could withstand that but whet the heck - electricity is included in the price of the stay. Presently here in Petaluma, CA at 10:30 p.m it is 59˚. Supposed to get down to 54˚ tonight. Nice sleeping with the window open and blankets piled on. It's supposed to go up to 82˚ on Wed and that's okay with the nice constant breeze. Also on 30 amp right now with a dogbone hooking the 30 amp to the PT-50C (50 plug) portable surge protector. Not worried about AC/Heat as the Electrical Management System (EMS) will handle it.

Grew up 20 miles West of Worcester (North Brookfield) and driving back then was just as bad as it is now-a-days. Careful on your trip there. A friend of a friend took the Connecticut Turnpike (or something of that order) towing a Montana 5th wheel and ripped half his roof off on a low bridge.

I have been to Hanscome AFB in MH towing and no problem. Stay off the secondary roads. Only use the major ones, like freeways. Follow the directions to campgrounds that others have posted on rv park reviews or military campground reviews. If you have a specific CG you want to go to ask on the forums for the best route. Most likely others have been there before you. I have been in some cities where parking is allows on both sides of the street, such as Boston, and it makes the roads very, very narrow. With an already 8' wide MH or 5er it can be harrowing. Plan ahead.

I use an Epson 620 and it has all the bells and whistles plus it is a wireless printer. Epson was one of the first maker of printers back in the days of the first Tandy computers. They have been around for a long time. I have had excellet results with this brand. It has a fairly small footprint and fits up in my clothes closet shelf. I take it down when I need it. On this recent trip I only needed a printer once and I forgot to bring the printer along. I put the document on a flash drive and went to a Staples store and they printed out copies for me. 3 copies of a 1 page document was $1.50. Office Depot offers the same services.. Only need a printer if you have large volumes or everyday printing needs.

I want to know if Bill still installs, 'cause I want to park next to him.

You are just upset because she hands you the broom and says "Work!"