kaypsmith

Thanks Brett, really is a good post. I had a timing sensor going out on my Detroit 6V92, which is DDEC III, similar symtoms. I had system hooked up to a computer for readout, it told the entire story. Also this computer will shut the engine down within one minute after sensing that the surge tank in cooling system is below twentyfive percent, or oil is too low. ay

Brett usually has best answers, but here a few suggestions. Make absolutely sure that the fuel filters are clean, take them out and closely monitor the fuel being poured into a glass jar. If any water, there will be beads at the bottom of the glass after sitting for a while. Also look for algae in the fuel, will be black ickey "for lack of a better word" substance in the fuel. When replacing the filters, preferably with new ones again, pay close attention to your manual for replacing the filters, some manufacturers suggest different ways to prime them. Next thing to look for is seating of the filters, some use o-rings, that sometimes need replacing, as age will give up to cracking, letting air into the fuel system, diesel engines have problems with air in the system. Also check fuel lines from the tank all the engine, looking for small signs of fuel at any and all fittings. Also suspect air filtering, clogged air filters have similar symptoms.

There is a clamp-on amp probe that can be purchased that clamps around an ac wire that will tell the current being at any given moment for that wire. I use a Fluke, cost around $250. these days, there are cheaper ones available, starting at about $12.00 . And as Brett said, you will not blow up your RV by connecting to a lower amperage hookup. Only trip the cg breaker. Your largest enemy is cg low voltage: below 108 very bad, also over 130, very bad, these will ruin ac appliances and electronics faster than tripping breakers.

The rv style refrigerator will not work if the house batteries are disconnected because the control board is 12 volt, nor most lighting, as they are also 12 volt.

Right again Brett, my 335 hp 6V92 Detroit can be turned up to 500 hp for marine use only!

Brett is absolutely right, dont plug a 30 amp dogbone into a household 30 amp dryer plug. But that same electrician that wants $600 for a new outlet, might be able to make 220 30 amp to 50 amp extension. This will allow 15 amps on each leg of the normally 50 amp service. Most units are equiped so that the load is evenly proportioned, allowing more devices to be run simutaniously. Even one ac unit if you dont run anything else on that same circuit. If you dont know what you are doing, please do not attempt this yourself, but a qualified electrician can be helpful. Kay

Wise decision from class C to class A. Both being Ford V10 and possibly even the same transmission, mechanically shouldn't be that much difference. Both are front mounted engines, drive shaft lengths pretty close to the same. As Medico pointed out the class A will an improvement in handling ability. Don't know the tire size of either, but the class A will probably have larger, which help increase load capacity. The larger tires will probably cost more, but if the new unit is new, that will put tire replacement at least 5 years down the road. Good luck with your decision.

I'm with Bill, if it worked that well, Caterpillar would already be using it. I'd definitely leave the price in the pocketbook, go light on the right, make sure air filters ar kept clean, and turbo working correctly.

Glad to hear a good report on what sounds like a great experience. Also happy to hear or your recovery, and hope things to continue well. Best wishes, Kay

If you are into Military History, Fort Pulaski is between Savannah and Tyby Island, GA: http://www.nps.gov/fopu/index.htm Also there is a Naval Garrison at Tyby, also verry interesting. Been to both and was some great history there.

I changed from Michelin 235 80X22.5 on my old Sportscoach to Sumitomo 245 75X22.5. The tire height was the same, and the circumference was within 1/4 inch. Was about 5/8 the cost of Michelin.

Sorry, didn't get a name, he was not an FMCA member, but his coach was licensed in Minnesota. The rig was Monoco Diplomat.

That is exactly what the gent in Fla. on I-10 was towing and he said worked great for him. Wish I had gotten his name and add., he no longer uses the platform, and indicated that he would like to trade..

Welcome to the FMCA forum, and congrats on your new coach. We don't know what your coach is already equipped with so many items that we needed may already be in yours. Have your honey to go through it and take inventory, then make a list of what is missing, then go and stock up every other item on the list. Take a weekend outing to get acquainted with camping. Come back home and throw out all unnecessary items for the next trip. Hope you enjoy RV'ing as much as most of us do. Kay

I have the Guardian Quietpact 55G, 5,500 KW generator, in my bus conversion. It seems to serve me well, but there is one hitch, it is a belt driven generator. The motor runs at 2500 rpm, and is configured to drive the gen head at 3600 rpm. Belts do require to be serviced by someone knows that proper tension is a must, on fairly regular basis. Not a difficult job, and I only tell you this to make sure that it does get proper service. As Rich pointed out, 27 hours is virtually new, and should have many good hours of run time left. Also the 55G is not a 240 volt unit, It has 2 120 volt windings that are not out of phase as a 240 volt unit is. It has one 25 amp breaker, and one 30 amp breaker. Unit will run two AC units fine, and a few other small items. Kay

Congratulations on the Wanderlodge, and welcome to FMCA. Wanderlodge is a great unit and should last a lifetime if well cared for. On your question of a tandem dolly, I don't that I understand. Are you contemplating a tow dolly behind a tow dolly, or are you referring to tandem wheels on a single tow dolly? If you are referring to two tow dollies, then you should be aware of triple towing laws, as they vary from state to state, "http://www.readybrake.com/state_laws.html" is a good site for that reference. I suppose that term "hack" is referring to the sidecar. I met a gentleman on I-10 last month that had modified a tow dolly with a platform built into the tow dolly that looked like a reasonable way to go. If you would like details, I will gladly pm them to you. Kay

Rich replied while I was typing, with the correct answer.

Cycle the burner off before burner is pretty much standard in all units that I have been around. I don't think that it would be wise in the other direction because one would not want excess heat left in the chamber. One should consider if the heat has met the correct temperature that was set on the thermostat before turning off. All that said, you might have a faulty unit, but without more info., it is hard to tell.

Amen Huffy!!! I have rode in both, and driven both, the ride especially with air ride is far superior in an A versus any C that I have ever been in.

I have a trailer, a tow dolly, and a Geo Tracker 4wd that can be towed 4down. I really prefer to trailer my favorite vehichle, as I can back the trailer anywhere, and it has electric braking which plug and go, only problem with trailer is some parks have no overflow where it can be parked, and most lots can't accommodate 63 feet. Tow dolly works great, goes most everywhere, and very little is ever need to be done to the towed vehicle. Then there is the good old Geo, tow it 4 down, just not as pretty as the newer rides. I don't think many manufacturers really worry how difficult it will be to tow their rides. I would really like to see somebody produce hub locks, like the ones used on the older 4 wd front axle, to add on any make front wheel drive vehicle, all you would have to do is unlock the steering wheel, if it has a lock, unlock the hubs, then go. But I can dream can't I?

I would think that the disconnect will be fine, just make the disconnect is heavy duty enough for the job, thats what I have used for years.

Dobt really know about the Ford "My Touch". I work with electronic daily, and most that require staying in sync, will have an internal battery, or use a capacitive charge in the absence of an external battery. But of course, that is a question for the Ford engineer's.

Do you have a grandson? LOL

Maybe a cargo rack on the roof? I think it is a portable boat of some sort.

Mark, down load this page and look under Ford, http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/downloads/2013TOADTOWGUIDE.pdf it has instructions for your car.