Motor Vehicles and Their Mechanical Parts - RV-Dreams Community Forum

wciim · wciim

We are not new to fulltiming, however, we have always owned a gas motorhome. We have just purchased a Fleetwood Dynasty, we take delivery 3/19. We don't know anything about a diesel pusher or about the propane generator. Any advise on what to expect and lookout for would be apreciated.

gypsy97 · gypsy97

Some time back I saw references to a repair facility for the Ford Powerstroke, somewhere in Alabama. I bookmarked the website of the place, but it is on my desktop which is packed away and stored under the bed. I have looked on various forums, google searches, etc., and can't find it. Does anyone kno...

thebearII · thebearII

To anyone driving/towing an RV using a 2007 GMC/Chevy C4500 through C6500 a defect in the steering box has been discovered. (Don't know if this applies to other years) It's not a safety hazard, more of a nuisance issue. My C4500 steering has a grinding feel when you turn the steering wheel, this is acc...

jimdee · jimdee

I have a 2007 GMC Classic 3500 Dually Duramax that I bought 6 months ago and it now has about 20k miles on it. It will be our tow vehicle when we purchase our Carriage Cameo fifth wheel in a few months. It currently has OEM General Ameritrac 215/85R16 tires on it, and the two outer rear tires are worn to the we...

lwfox002 · lwfox002

I have Mission tires on my 5er. On the Heartland owners forum, lots of owners talk about problems with them. Was wondering if any of you have any experience with them and any suggestions. My trailer is new, bought about 7 weeks ago. Thanks

pierreandcolleen · pierreandcolleen

Hubby and I stopped in San Antonio, TX for a routine oil change and tire rotation for our 2007 GMC Duramax Diesel. AFTER they changed the oil they said they had noticed an oil leak from the oil pan, but because we were at a Chevy place they couldn't work on it under the warranty, so they sent us down the stre...

Lynda and Bob · Lynda and Bob

We have a 2008 Carri-lite with a flat screen t.v. mounted in the slide. In order to get it hooked up we and our installer have been unable to remove the t.v in spite of the suggestions from Carriage and an r.v. repair guy. The 'Dish saga' has been ongoing for a month..... Anyone have any ideas for us slow...

Tony and Eileen · Tony and Eileen

Interesting article/video we saw on Tires and their true age. Check it out... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24390155/

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

It is almost impossible to find regular gas anywhere that doesn't contain 10% ethanol. Have any of you noticed any drop in power or mileage with your gas powered RV or TV? I can tell the difference with my Honda Element Toad, but so far have not driven the MH enough to tell if there is any decr...

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

I recently purchased a Cat Diesel powered pusher MH for our almost here fulltiming departure. I previously owned only gas powered motorhomes. As a former diesel mechanic, I always do as much of my own maintenance as possible. With my gas MH's it was a breeze, 6 1/2 qts of oil, an oil filter, a fuel fil...

Ken & Sarah · Ken & Sarah

I have a 95 Travel Supreme fifth wheel with electric brakes. I don't like the jerkiness when braking, I can't seem to get the brakes to brake smoothly. Is this common? Does anyone have disc brakes on their fifth wheel and how do they perform? I am going to search the internet for other posts but I thought I...

Postalpair · Postalpair

Has anyone had the Banks system installed on their tow vehicle? We have a 2003 Ford F-550 and are considering it. We tow a 40ft 5th wheel toyhauler and need the extra boost. Thanks, Postal Pair

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

There are lots of types of filters out there, oil, fuel, air, water, etc made by many differant manufacturers. Is there any specific brand that you've had great success with and other brands that you'd stay away from? I prefer NAPA/Wix filters, and try to stay away from Fram. I can't sa...

poweredbytheholyghost · poweredbytheholyghost

I now own my first truck. A Dodge 2500 turbo diesel. A friend reccommended i have an exhaust brake and a "chip" installed to help with performance. I also visited with a local mechanic and he further suggested i have my muffler removed and use "straight piping exhaust" Not being mechanical at all and no...

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	Newcomer to Diesel pusher coach with propane gen. (Preview) We are not new to fulltiming, however, we have always owned a gas motorhome. We have just purchased a Fleetwood Dynasty, we take delivery 3/19. We don't know anything about a diesel pusher or about the propane generator. Any advise on what to expect and lookout for would be apreciated.	wciim	3	3169	12:12 PM Feb 15, 2010 by wciim
	Repairs on Ford F-350 (Preview) Some time back I saw references to a repair facility for the Ford Powerstroke, somewhere in Alabama. I bookmarked the website of the place, but it is on my desktop which is packed away and stored under the bed. I have looked on various forums, google searches, etc., and can't find it. Does anyone kno...	gypsy97	1	1754	09:04 AM Feb 11, 2010 by Luvglass
	Chevy GM Medium Duty Defect (Preview) To anyone driving/towing an RV using a 2007 GMC/Chevy C4500 through C6500 a defect in the steering box has been discovered. (Don't know if this applies to other years) It's not a safety hazard, more of a nuisance issue. My C4500 steering has a grinding feel when you turn the steering wheel, this is acc...	thebearII	3	3543	09:29 PM Feb 6, 2010 by Terry and Jo
	Truck Replacement Tires, Advice Needed (Preview) I have a 2007 GMC Classic 3500 Dually Duramax that I bought 6 months ago and it now has about 20k miles on it. It will be our tow vehicle when we purchase our Carriage Cameo fifth wheel in a few months. It currently has OEM General Ameritrac 215/85R16 tires on it, and the two outer rear tires are worn to the we...	jimdee	3	2623	02:45 PM May 24, 2009 by jimdee
	Tires on the 5er (Preview) I have Mission tires on my 5er. On the Heartland owners forum, lots of owners talk about problems with them. Was wondering if any of you have any experience with them and any suggestions. My trailer is new, bought about 7 weeks ago. Thanks	lwfox002	11	4731	08:39 AM Jan 27, 2009 by blijil
	Truck....invalid warranty (Preview) Hubby and I stopped in San Antonio, TX for a routine oil change and tire rotation for our 2007 GMC Duramax Diesel. AFTER they changed the oil they said they had noticed an oil leak from the oil pan, but because we were at a Chevy place they couldn't work on it under the warranty, so they sent us down the stre...	pierreandcolleen	6	3074	09:44 PM Nov 23, 2008 by pierreandcolleen
	Remove flat screen tv to hook up Dish grrrrr slowgypsy@gmail.com (Preview) We have a 2008 Carri-lite with a flat screen t.v. mounted in the slide. In order to get it hooked up we and our installer have been unable to remove the t.v in spite of the suggestions from Carriage and an r.v. repair guy. The 'Dish saga' has been ongoing for a month..... Anyone have any ideas for us slow...	Lynda and Bob	5	10393	01:27 PM Jul 27, 2008 by Lynda and Bob
	AGING TIRES (Preview) Interesting article/video we saw on Tires and their true age. Check it out... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24390155/	Tony and Eileen	4	3258	07:51 AM May 28, 2008 by RVDude
	Do you notice any power loss with the new ethanol additive in gas? (Preview) It is almost impossible to find regular gas anywhere that doesn't contain 10% ethanol. Have any of you noticed any drop in power or mileage with your gas powered RV or TV? I can tell the difference with my Honda Element Toad, but so far have not driven the MH enough to tell if there is any decr...	Old Snipe	6	5072	08:55 AM Dec 6, 2007 by RVDude
	One more thing to consider when choosing between a gas and a diesel MH (Preview) I recently purchased a Cat Diesel powered pusher MH for our almost here fulltiming departure. I previously owned only gas powered motorhomes. As a former diesel mechanic, I always do as much of my own maintenance as possible. With my gas MH's it was a breeze, 6 1/2 qts of oil, an oil filter, a fuel fil...	Old Snipe	8	3744	09:44 PM Sep 25, 2007 by bago40
	Trailer Brakes (Preview) I have a 95 Travel Supreme fifth wheel with electric brakes. I don't like the jerkiness when braking, I can't seem to get the brakes to brake smoothly. Is this common? Does anyone have disc brakes on their fifth wheel and how do they perform? I am going to search the internet for other posts but I thought I...	Ken & Sarah	5	2003	10:27 AM Aug 28, 2007 by Luvglass
	Banks System??? (Preview) Has anyone had the Banks system installed on their tow vehicle? We have a 2003 Ford F-550 and are considering it. We tow a 40ft 5th wheel toyhauler and need the extra boost. Thanks, Postal Pair	Postalpair	8	4875	10:27 AM Apr 30, 2007 by Postalpair
	What is your favorite brand of Filter? (Preview) There are lots of types of filters out there, oil, fuel, air, water, etc made by many differant manufacturers. Is there any specific brand that you've had great success with and other brands that you'd stay away from? I prefer NAPA/Wix filters, and try to stay away from Fram. I can't sa...	Old Snipe	3	2297	07:45 PM Apr 23, 2007 by Racerguy
	Exhaust Brakes etc (Preview) I now own my first truck. A Dodge 2500 turbo diesel. A friend reccommended i have an exhaust brake and a "chip" installed to help with performance. I also visited with a local mechanic and he further suggested i have my muffler removed and use "straight piping exhaust" Not being mechanical at all and no...	poweredbytheholyghost	8	4039	06:04 PM Dec 4, 2006 by Tmcblane
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