obedb
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Was gonna suggest that they do a bypass of the air dryer if that was the problem and a replacement was not in stock. Their website shows working on big trucks so I hoped they would be able to help. Great price for a governor. As Bill Edwards and Joe suggested, they do fail. Funny. I used to carry a spare when "big rigging" ,but I have forgotten my habit. Think that I am gonna get a spare plus one. Happy that you are back on the road.
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There are two companies in Cookeville that sell truck parts, but both are closed weekends. Commercial Truck Parts has a limited website, but they look like a good choice. Still don't know how to transfer a url , but the site offers a phone number and operating hours. Take the regulator with you.
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We have a Dirt Devil central system. Betty really likes it, because she will not use it. She made it my job.🙄 I think that it does a good job.
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Thank you Herman and Bill. Two surgeries and 36 radiation treatments later, she is back to beating on me.😄
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You probably will not believe this but we put our coach away in early October of last year with all batteries fully charged. Got to feeling down because Betty was fighting a dreaded disease. Did not return to the coach for over 8 months. Finally decided to go over to see what I was going to have to do to make the rv useable. Four six volt wet cell house batteries and two wet cell group 31 starting batteries with no hookup at all. The Onan genset and the Caterpillar started easily after over 8 months of neglect. No booster switch. Both on their on. Could not begin to explain why.
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Their products have been around since the mid fifties. I use it every time that I fuel.
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Knew an eccentric local small truck fleet owner that always changed steer tires in his shop that way. Swore by it. The method I have seen many times in fleet tire shops, that always kept me at a distance, was getting the tire in place, air chuck on the stem with air pressure wide open, ether (yes explosive ether) sprayed into and around the tire, and a brave mechanic lighting it with his cigarette lighter. Worked every time it was tried. Cheaper than all of that expensive equipment. 😄😳
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Fuel Economy-- Was This A Primary Consideration?
obedb replied to mweiner's topic in Type B Motorhomes
Joe. Your post is excellent! ✌️ -
Rhodesia/ an interesting moniker. Story there??
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I wish that I could help you. We took an introductory airline trip from Baltimore to Reno in the mid eighties. El Cheapo. Eight days. Rented a car for the stay, and found our way to Virginia City along with a lot of other neat places. Don't remember the route, but really enjoyed the town. If ever in the area we would go back. Hope you get there.
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Today, reporting points along I-40 to Kingman Az and I-10 to Tuscon Az indicate that the southern route is a shade cooler. Granted/ spending the night in Flagstaff would be pleasant, but about a 400 mile day to get there from Victorville. I would take I-10 . It is a shorter drive and if memory serves, fewer pulls.
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Joe/ with all of your contacts, can't you find a metal shop to make you a couple? Bill Edwards is a body and fender guy. Maybe he could do it for you.😉
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Agree with Joe about the danger of running a tire if it was run at that pressure. Our 2003 Phaeton has a chuck for an air hose in the compartment directly under the driver's seat. If you can get enough air in the low tire to drive to a nearby tire facility, I would take that chance, but at a slow speed.
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I found an AC thermostat on EBay. Might be worth a try for the motor.
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Justification Spreadsheet: Using Motorhome For Business
obedb replied to cdsuggs's topic in General Discussion
My justification doesn't require a spreadsheet. I found the desire to own one in a bucket full of things I wanted to do before advancing years took over.😉 -
Norcold Refrigerator Lawsuit Settlement
obedb replied to blakeloke's topic in Systems and Appliances
ARP unit. What is that? Vaguely remember reading about some gizmo that reduces the chance of a fire. -
I guess rust is not an issue in arid Lake Havasu City, AZ. Took (95) south off of I-40 a time or two. Looked nice from the distance I had to observe at 71 feet in length. Did not want to explore. Just didn't feel like putting up with the AZ scales and the CA bug station. I also have always enjoyed CA 62. With the broken field running I have been known to do, I missed the entire LA megalopolis and joined I-5 atop Grapevine Pass. Would do it a motorhome if I felt the need to visit the pleasant weather in Santa Maria to Pismo Beach. Central Coast. One of the destinations in CA that I do miss.
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DD/ Spend a little more and get chromed plastic nut covers. No rust. They last a very long time or until stolen😎. There is a galvanized gripper inside the cover, but it holds up very well.
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I use an iPad/ no trouble at all from me. Use Windows on rare occasions.
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Shoot. I get no credit? 😎
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Great.😊
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😎😂. Always said I wouldn't hit the ditch and maybe not make it, because of another's stupidity. That is dark but very funny.
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Picking fly specks out of cow____ aren't you. Logged many miles as a career trucker. Have seen some spectacular crashes involving autos, and a some involving 18 wheelers, but oddly, in spite of a very good memory, I don't recall many involving Class A units. My dad started RVing in the late 70s and we started with a rental unit in 1986. Because of that I had an interest in RV happenings. Still shaking my head about all of the concern on the OP's part.🤔
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The video of the class A blowing a tire has been on this website before. Could be wrong, but I think the driver and passenger walked away from it.
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Something as simple as checking oil level turns into a major discussion.🤔 Amazing. That is why I offered the mention of a dipstick that could be used for an oil check while idling. Common sense/ check before first start of the day. If you have an engine that is a user, then you probably want to check the level after fueling. The oil is warm and will quickly settle to to existing level when as if it was cold. Oil types and blends are a worthy discussion if you have the misfortune of owning one of the new toys. How did I make it for so many years without blowing something up due to lack of lubrication? If I had a "user" I added what seemed appropriate in spite of the level not being on the add mark because with larger fuel tanks and some motorhomes also have them, I might run some distance before shopping for fuel again. My 2 cents. Have at me if you want, but I know what I know and it is time tested.😎