huffypuff
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Turbo Failure on Caterpillar Engine
huffypuff replied to charlesholman@comcast.net's topic in Engines
Rich on many of the new cars it is programmed in the computer to watch the exhaust temperature and will only shut down when it cools. The car may idle a couple of minutes after the driver exit the car and may indicate why on the dash. -
My first rally was in Redmond, OR and I just happen have my dash cam on coming and leaving. It shows just how easy it is and somehow if I can figure it out I would like to share them. If I can post short clips in a blog I will share them, still learning here.
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OK, finally got around to it as we are preparing for another trip. I installed the booster in the rear bedroom breaker box that also have 12 volt fuses. I then removed all sensors and reset the tire minder and reprogrammed it. I installed all 10 sensor on both the coach and toad. Now the pressure reads within a couple of pounds of what I set it with my long stick gauge. I don't know what went wrong the first time and I'm more happy with this results. We will see how it works on trip to rally starting Thursday.
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It's not unusual for a warranty to refuse to pay shipping charges. If they did pay the charge who to say that all parts will have shipping charges tacked on to it. They have to draw the line somewhere.
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Turbo Failure on Caterpillar Engine
huffypuff replied to charlesholman@comcast.net's topic in Engines
A better way to keep an eye on you turbo is add a pyrometer to watch the EGT. Then you will know for sure when to shut the engine down as you can watch the exhaust gas temperature drop. Also you know when to let up on it if the temperature goes too high. -
Best for you to get there a day early or the night before the start because they usually have a first timer seminars then. I missed it at Redmond because I got there on my schedule day at 2:00 pm and they had it at about 11:00 am.
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Rear Slide out 2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador
huffypuff replied to jamesvinton's topic in Type A motorhomes
Each of the four slides motor on my coach have a different configuration and each sounds different when reaching the end of travel. I have one rear slide that make that kind of noise but never had a problem with it. Concluding that this coach being 8+ years old and never presented a problem I wouldn't worry about it. -
We are booked for a couple of months in the winter at Caliente Springs RV Resort in Desert Hot Springs, CA. We would like to know if anyone from FMCA had stayed there? If so we would like to know what to expect what to see and do. I know there are quite a few full timers there from the online reviews so far.
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Yes Tom that is what I was thinking about, the compressor compartment and the floor would allow major air leak in and out as well as the sides. I'm thinking foam panels could be used to fill any void and taped into place before the refrigerator is pushed into the wall? Of course it would be plugged in and water line hooked up before it is pushes in the wall. I'm thinking the panels can come from Home Depot or Lowes that is used in siding. That would beef up the insulation that is already there and close up the holes at the same time.
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I know $30 sounds great but the boss ( wife) says she don't want to change those item and is happy with the way it is. Now if I can only get her to stop trying to change me. Thanks for the offer.
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One major question about the fridge conversion. What do you do about the rear and roof vent since it would allow heat out from under the fridge in the winter and heat in during the summer?
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The Allison transmission does have a sensor on the transmission for speedo back then. I recall the speed sensor to be on one side of the transmission and the backup switch to be on the other. I had problems with dirt with the backup switch when I had my 93 Southwind as the backup camera wouldn't come on as a result. Check your connection at the transmission.
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I replaced my Xantrex Echo Charger because it got damp and burned out. I had to move it to a dryer location to prevent that from happening again. The one you got looks more water proof and I wish I seen this before replacing mine as replacing the existing one would had been more simple by leaving in same location. I hope the product works well for you as I wouldn't be without one.
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I don't know the details of what happen to your tires but Tireman9 could tell you how to protect your tires from UV rays. Most of the cracking comes when the coach is parked and tire covers can help. I tend to protect my tires with tire dressing as it gives the tires an appealing look and is better than nothing.
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From the album: Smart TV upgrade
Rear TV retains the swing out so still can be watch in dressing area on a recliner.© Ray Huffman
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Removed 26' wide screen front TV for a 40" wide screen smart TV. Remove 19" rear tube TV for a 32" wide screen smart TV.
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From the album: Smart TV upgrade
Replace 19" rear tube TV with 32" wide screen smart TV.© Ray Huffman
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From the album: Smart TV upgrade
Replaced 26" wide screen with 40" wide screen smart TV© Ray Huffman
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I went to Camping World and got thick pads made out of recycle tires call HossPad.
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Bill, go to Flying J or Pilot in Oregon and get the better price. Seven Feathers would only give three cents with players club so I saved by going to next Flying J/Pilot north.
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There is clearly lots of mountains on your route in that area that would decrease mileage. Once you got a little SE less mountains so better mileage. Like Brett said over 5% bio mileage will suffer. Same goes for gasoline that has 10% or more ethanol, less performance and mileage.
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I heard you can bounce them out with dryer sheets. What I did when I had a mouse is install one of my cats overnight. That mouse was so scared it went into hiding in one of the cabinets and died of starvation.
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Yes I guess I will be setting the tire pressures with a good hand gauge and let the spinning dabbers be the alarm.
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To all that don't like Norcold 1200 or 1210, you should read this description of this model just for fun. http://norcoldparts.com/norcold-1200-1210-refrigerator-parts-products/?sort=featured&page=2
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Joe, I would be interested in a bottom drawer, the two plastic dividers for them and a couple of door shelf. I see you live in Pennsylvania and would need to ship. Let me know what the total cost would be if your will to ship. I'm in Washington state and Hershey would be too far for us to travel. Ray