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

Cowdog353 · Cowdog353

Need opinions about extended warranties. I have a2006 Chevy 3500 with duramax engine, truck has 157000 miles. After reading about a couple of fuel pump/ injector problems here on the form i'am getting a little Leary of not having a warranty to help with any costs that may come up if my engine has simila...

MNdrifters · MNdrifters

I have a 2009 Dodge 3500 with a cummins turbo diesel in it. I am looking to improve mileage. The truck has plenty of power and everything, so I was wondering if anyone is using those engine tuners I see advertised in the magazines? And if so what are you using? I plan on adding a cold air intake also. Accordi...

solivas · solivas

Hope someone out there can give me a info. I bought my rv last week. Question, looking for the best cruising RPM, could not get good info from last owner as to what was the best cruise RPM. I am running the tranny in the OD mode of course on the freeway. Another quick question, Engine temp while cruising???...

GulfStreamer · GulfStreamer

Being new to driving a DP RV I have a question about starting the engine. Most times I turn the key , wait for the indicator lamps to go out, and the engine starts. On a trip to Tennessee I noticed that the engine did not always start, after it sits for a day? I have read on forums to: If no white smoke from exhau...

JandBTx · JandBTx

Anyone have experience with replacing radiator hoses on a 2006 Damon Challenger on F53 chassis? Specifically, how do you gain access to them? Does the doghouse have to come off? If so, what is removal procedure. Any help would be appreciated.

Rvlife23 · Rvlife23

Does anyone know about the steps that come out automatically.Is it possible that they need enough power to work.After camping in a cg the steps worked for awhile.Its been a couple of weeks since powering up.Now they quit on me again.The dealership installed them when I bought the rig.Must be a warran...

WestWardHo · WestWardHo

Oh joy, sitting on the side of I-10 highway between Tucson & Phoenix waiting for AAA RV Plus (sure hope they're good!!) to come and repair rear driver's side wheel blow out on rig. Some what appears to be minor damage to rig. Where are the Pressure Pro monitors when we need them?! ~Sherry & Jes...

RB · RB

This is such a long story don t know where to start . I try to do everything right but it never works out, after getting through the ordeal of the new heartland bighorn my new used dodge dually lost power 20 miles before going over the 18 mile chesapeke bay bridge,could not accelerate more than 45mph luck...

LDM · LDM

I have a cummins 350 diesel ...I store it for in the winter for 4-6 months. I plan on starting it approx every month...any thing special I need to do? I understand the battery issues and have taken care of that side..I am more interested in anything special anyone does in a similar situation. I also w...

JayKim-no regrets · JayKim-no regrets

Found this link in another forum, (hope it's ok to post here?) I thought it might be worthwhile for anyone new or not to driving bigger vehicles. Have to admit I wouldn't have known what to do, definitely surprised by the video and the right way to react to a blowout!

PIEERE · PIEERE

I recieved a Recall Notice from Good Sam Feb. Newsletter that some DRV manufactured from 2007 up have a problem. Pieere

Howard · Howard

Hey Folks, This is for those that own motorhomes with a Freightliner chassis. The Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) is doing a promotion of their "24/7 Direct" cards they launched last year. "They’re printed with key support contact information to serve as a valuable quick referen...

Trabuco · Trabuco

I recently purchased a TPMS (pressure Pro) from Mike & Pat McFall to use on my motorhome and toad. In reading over the instuctions I noticed pressure pro recommends removing the wheel sensors monthly, if you have aluminum valve stems. My question to those in the know is do you remove the wheels sen...

Trabuco · Trabuco

I recently purchased a diesel pusher with a cummins 400 isl. The govenor is factory set at 2200 RPM. Where is the "sweet" spot as far as the RPM. As you guys are running down the road where do you like to keep your RPM, for performance as well as mileage?

Trabuco · Trabuco

Another question for those of you that have diesel pushers with air brakes. When parking on a hill, not necessarily in a campground, is the parking brake sufficient to hold the vehicle or should it be blocked as well?

Trabuco · Trabuco

Now that we have finally made the decision on what type of vehicle to go with (diesel pusher) I need some help on engine size. We will be buying a used unit in the 38' to 40' length. I will be hauling a toad as well as a motorcycle. I have driven a 400hp cummins and a 350hp cat. I did notice a difference in powe...

D and M · D and M

Everybody make sure to do a complete safety check before heading out. This headline just reported in Colorado: PARACHUTE - The Colorado State Patrol is looking into a fatal crash that involved an RV and a truck near Parachute Tuesday. Troopers responded to a head-on crash on Highway 6 east of Parachu...

tkrempa · tkrempa

Hello, I would like input on the preferred front shock replacement. Looking for something heavy duty and to stabilize the front end: 1990 E-350 chassis - 23 ' class C - 7.5 L must be gas shocks. thanks for any input, Ted Medford, OR

Fordiesel250 · Fordiesel250

While having new shocks installed on my 2001 F250 I thought that I would get a front end alignment done also. Much to my chagrin the manager come and got me and took me in the shop and the mechanic showed me that the drivers side wheel bearing needs replaced and the upper and lower ball joints need replace...

andeecat · andeecat

I was just wondering if anyone had any feedback on the Tire Minder model TMG-400C tire pressure monitoring system.It looks like it has all the bells and whistals that some of the higher priced systems have but is about $100+ less and you can change the batteries yourself instead of sending the snsors b...

Paul and Shirley · Paul and Shirley

We have had 2 blow outs in the last 3 months. Our camper was bought new 11 months ago, and probably has less than 8000 miles on it. We have decided to replace all the tires, but don't know what with. What are you running on your 5th wheels?

Camper_Boy · Camper_Boy

Maybe not a new topic, but had to ask anyway...Have any of you big 5th wheel haulers towing with integrated brake controllers from Ford had any issues with the message center beeping and saying, 'trailer dissconnected"? Out trailer has electric over hydaulic Dexter actuator for triple axl...

BnJBrads · BnJBrads

We bought a 1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. On a 600-mile trip we topped some hills at 23 mph. The coach is a Ford chassis with a V-10. Is this to be expected? And what can I expect in the mountains? More important, coming back, the coach ran hot. From 210 degrees to 242 degrees. Did I buy a lemon or what can...

Pansen · Pansen

I am a total n00b RVer, but we're full-timing it soon while the old house we bought gets renovated. I bought the fifth wheel and the first night we arrived home, I had to do some maneuvering in reverse to turn around in a cul-de-sac. When I reversed, the trailer and truck were angled and the RV started maki...

RonandJacki · RonandJacki

I know I asked this question some time back concerning extended cabs on tow vehicles but, being lazy, I didn't take the time to search for it. It was an input to someone else's thread. I remember my original question was why the extra cab space..was it for the extra wheel base or for the convenience to car...

GENECOP · GENECOP

A question for the fulltimers with Motorhomes that stay put for awhile. Mechanically with a trailer or 5th wheel if you stay put for a few months there is no engine laying dormant, you drive your toad or truck every day. With a MH the diesel engine sits, batteries etc... is there a maintenance technique...

Rodgtc · Rodgtc

I am looking for a passanger side rearview mirrir for my 1992 Itasca motorhome. Does anyone know if there are any RV junkyards or a parts supply house for motorhomes? Thanks for any help Rodger

peg513 · peg513

I did some searching and don't see this topic, though I may have missed it. We are having a debate but both my husband and I are really uninformed on this subject so he suggested I turn to the most informed folks we know. You! At this time we are looking at a used Mobile Suites in the 34-36 foot range. We ha...

retiredsailor · retiredsailor

Just thought I would pass some good advice / information along. If you need to change your trailer tire due to being flat / blowout / just needs changing for whatever reason. Use whatever you use for leveling out your trailer with. Personally, I carry (3) 2"X8"X5' boards for leveling ou...

Dan and Tricia · Dan and Tricia

We're in the process of upfitting a 3500 Dodge Ram cab and chassis. I am trying to determine the ideal hitch height for my 5th wheel plate as there will be no height adjustment. The only adjustment I will have will be on the actual 5th wheel RV. I am guestimating that my plate needs to be about 50-52 inch...

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	Extended Warranties? (Preview) Need opinions about extended warranties. I have a2006 Chevy 3500 with duramax engine, truck has 157000 miles. After reading about a couple of fuel pump/ injector problems here on the form i'am getting a little Leary of not having a warranty to help with any costs that may come up if my engine has simila...	Cowdog353	1	3281	01:32 AM Oct 12, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	Deisel engine tuners (Preview) I have a 2009 Dodge 3500 with a cummins turbo diesel in it. I am looking to improve mileage. The truck has plenty of power and everything, so I was wondering if anyone is using those engine tuners I see advertised in the magazines? And if so what are you using? I plan on adding a cold air intake also. Accordi...	MNdrifters	10	5649	02:09 AM Sep 28, 2013 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	2003 Monaco Cayman 30' /Cummings 300 ISB/ Allison 2000 trans with 4.88 gears (Preview) Hope someone out there can give me a info. I bought my rv last week. Question, looking for the best cruising RPM, could not get good info from last owner as to what was the best cruise RPM. I am running the tranny in the OD mode of course on the freeway. Another quick question, Engine temp while cruising???...	solivas	9	4717	05:55 AM Jul 11, 2013 by solivas
	New to Diesels Pushers - How to start (Preview) Being new to driving a DP RV I have a question about starting the engine. Most times I turn the key , wait for the indicator lamps to go out, and the engine starts. On a trip to Tennessee I noticed that the engine did not always start, after it sits for a day? I have read on forums to: If no white smoke from exhau...	GulfStreamer	8	3710	02:20 AM May 26, 2013 by GulfStreamer
	Damon Challenger F53 Radiator hoses (Preview) Anyone have experience with replacing radiator hoses on a 2006 Damon Challenger on F53 chassis? Specifically, how do you gain access to them? Does the doghouse have to come off? If so, what is removal procedure. Any help would be appreciated.	JandBTx	1	2289	04:18 PM May 16, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Automatic steps (Preview) Does anyone know about the steps that come out automatically.Is it possible that they need enough power to work.After camping in a cg the steps worked for awhile.Its been a couple of weeks since powering up.Now they quit on me again.The dealership installed them when I bought the rig.Must be a warran...	Rvlife23	5	2126	04:45 AM May 4, 2013 by Rvlife23
	Blow Out (Preview) Oh joy, sitting on the side of I-10 highway between Tucson & Phoenix waiting for AAA RV Plus (sure hope they're good!!) to come and repair rear driver's side wheel blow out on rig. Some what appears to be minor damage to rig. Where are the Pressure Pro monitors when we need them?! ~Sherry & Jes...	WestWardHo	21	3795	10:05 AM Jan 31, 2013 by Jack Mayer
	Broke down 1st day heading to Texas (Preview) This is such a long story don t know where to start . I try to do everything right but it never works out, after getting through the ordeal of the new heartland bighorn my new used dodge dually lost power 20 miles before going over the 18 mile chesapeke bay bridge,could not accelerate more than 45mph luck...	RB	5	2819	04:59 PM Mar 30, 2012 by Racerguy
	Starting a diesel after 30-45 dys of not running and cold (20-25 degrees) temps (Preview) I have a cummins 350 diesel ...I store it for in the winter for 4-6 months. I plan on starting it approx every month...any thing special I need to do? I understand the battery issues and have taken care of that side..I am more interested in anything special anyone does in a similar situation. I also w...	LDM	22	19473	06:14 PM Mar 23, 2012 by drifter102
	Good to know (Preview) Found this link in another forum, (hope it's ok to post here?) I thought it might be worthwhile for anyone new or not to driving bigger vehicles. Have to admit I wouldn't have known what to do, definitely surprised by the video and the right way to react to a blowout!	JayKim-no regrets	9	2688	05:11 PM Mar 9, 2012 by JayKim-no regrets
	DRV Wheel and Brakes recall (Preview) I recieved a Recall Notice from Good Sam Feb. Newsletter that some DRV manufactured from 2007 up have a problem. Pieere	PIEERE	1	2435	06:51 PM Feb 24, 2012 by Terry and Jo
	Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation Offer (Preview) Hey Folks, This is for those that own motorhomes with a Freightliner chassis. The Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) is doing a promotion of their "24/7 Direct" cards they launched last year. "They’re printed with key support contact information to serve as a valuable quick referen...	Howard	0	1778	10:14 PM Feb 9, 2012 by Howard
	Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Preview) I recently purchased a TPMS (pressure Pro) from Mike & Pat McFall to use on my motorhome and toad. In reading over the instuctions I noticed pressure pro recommends removing the wheel sensors monthly, if you have aluminum valve stems. My question to those in the know is do you remove the wheels sen...	Trabuco	6	2674	10:46 AM Nov 8, 2011 by Delaine and Lindy
	Diesel Pusher Question (Preview) I recently purchased a diesel pusher with a cummins 400 isl. The govenor is factory set at 2200 RPM. Where is the "sweet" spot as far as the RPM. As you guys are running down the road where do you like to keep your RPM, for performance as well as mileage?	Trabuco	8	7405	06:54 PM Oct 5, 2011 by Trabuco
	Motorhome Parking Brake (Preview) Another question for those of you that have diesel pushers with air brakes. When parking on a hill, not necessarily in a campground, is the parking brake sufficient to hold the vehicle or should it be blocked as well?	Trabuco	10	4696	06:59 PM Sep 23, 2011 by Trabuco
	Motorhome Horsepower (Preview) Now that we have finally made the decision on what type of vehicle to go with (diesel pusher) I need some help on engine size. We will be buying a used unit in the 38' to 40' length. I will be hauling a toad as well as a motorcycle. I have driven a 400hp cummins and a 350hp cat. I did notice a difference in powe...	Trabuco	8	3044	03:34 AM Aug 30, 2011 by Roz
	Tire Safety (Preview) Everybody make sure to do a complete safety check before heading out. This headline just reported in Colorado: PARACHUTE - The Colorado State Patrol is looking into a fatal crash that involved an RV and a truck near Parachute Tuesday. Troopers responded to a head-on crash on Highway 6 east of Parachu...	D and M	2	2445	09:55 AM Jun 22, 2011 by The Bear II
	Front Shocks - E-350 (Preview) Hello, I would like input on the preferred front shock replacement. Looking for something heavy duty and to stabilize the front end: 1990 E-350 chassis - 23 ' class C - 7.5 L must be gas shocks. thanks for any input, Ted Medford, OR	tkrempa	0	2531	08:00 PM Apr 21, 2011 by tkrempa
	Truck inspection (Preview) While having new shocks installed on my 2001 F250 I thought that I would get a front end alignment done also. Much to my chagrin the manager come and got me and took me in the shop and the mechanic showed me that the drivers side wheel bearing needs replaced and the upper and lower ball joints need replace...	Fordiesel250	2	3097	09:31 AM Apr 9, 2011 by azrving
	Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (Preview) I was just wondering if anyone had any feedback on the Tire Minder model TMG-400C tire pressure monitoring system.It looks like it has all the bells and whistals that some of the higher priced systems have but is about $100+ less and you can change the batteries yourself instead of sending the snsors b...	andeecat	0	2720	02:55 PM Oct 8, 2010 by andeecat
	New tires on my 5th wheel (Preview) We have had 2 blow outs in the last 3 months. Our camper was bought new 11 months ago, and probably has less than 8000 miles on it. We have decided to replace all the tires, but don't know what with. What are you running on your 5th wheels?	Paul and Shirley	6	11039	08:28 PM Sep 3, 2010 by DreamerBob
	Brake controllers Question (Preview) Maybe not a new topic, but had to ask anyway...Have any of you big 5th wheel haulers towing with integrated brake controllers from Ford had any issues with the message center beeping and saying, 'trailer dissconnected"? Out trailer has electric over hydaulic Dexter actuator for triple axl...	Camper_Boy	6	7664	07:22 PM Aug 6, 2010 by igotjam
	Motorhome runs hot (Preview) We bought a 1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. On a 600-mile trip we topped some hills at 23 mph. The coach is a Ford chassis with a V-10. Is this to be expected? And what can I expect in the mountains? More important, coming back, the coach ran hot. From 210 degrees to 242 degrees. Did I buy a lemon or what can...	BnJBrads	1	3021	12:10 PM Jun 14, 2010 by The Bear II
	5th wheel makes crunching, metal twisting sounds in reverse (Preview) I am a total n00b RVer, but we're full-timing it soon while the old house we bought gets renovated. I bought the fifth wheel and the first night we arrived home, I had to do some maneuvering in reverse to turn around in a cul-de-sac. When I reversed, the trailer and truck were angled and the RV started maki...	Pansen	5	6208	11:13 AM May 27, 2010 by Pansen
	New Ride (Preview) I know I asked this question some time back concerning extended cabs on tow vehicles but, being lazy, I didn't take the time to search for it. It was an input to someone else's thread. I remember my original question was why the extra cab space..was it for the extra wheel base or for the convenience to car...	RonandJacki	1	2534	04:25 PM May 19, 2010 by The Bear II
	Motorhome Parking (Preview) A question for the fulltimers with Motorhomes that stay put for awhile. Mechanically with a trailer or 5th wheel if you stay put for a few months there is no engine laying dormant, you drive your toad or truck every day. With a MH the diesel engine sits, batteries etc... is there a maintenance technique...	GENECOP	7	4431	11:05 PM May 1, 2010 by mcw50
	Used RV Parts (Preview) I am looking for a passanger side rearview mirrir for my 1992 Itasca motorhome. Does anyone know if there are any RV junkyards or a parts supply house for motorhomes? Thanks for any help Rodger	Rodgtc	2	2509	08:07 PM Apr 12, 2010 by BillA
	Do we need a dually? (Preview) I did some searching and don't see this topic, though I may have missed it. We are having a debate but both my husband and I are really uninformed on this subject so he suggested I turn to the most informed folks we know. You! At this time we are looking at a used Mobile Suites in the 34-36 foot range. We ha...	peg513	13	9302	05:45 PM Mar 10, 2010 by suitelifenow
	Changing Your Trailer Tire without a Jack (Preview) Just thought I would pass some good advice / information along. If you need to change your trailer tire due to being flat / blowout / just needs changing for whatever reason. Use whatever you use for leveling out your trailer with. Personally, I carry (3) 2"X8"X5' boards for leveling ou...	retiredsailor	19	26573	08:59 AM Feb 24, 2010 by 53 Merc
	5th wheel hitch heights (Preview) We're in the process of upfitting a 3500 Dodge Ram cab and chassis. I am trying to determine the ideal hitch height for my 5th wheel plate as there will be no height adjustment. The only adjustment I will have will be on the actual 5th wheel RV. I am guestimating that my plate needs to be about 50-52 inch...	Dan and Tricia	3	3641	09:07 AM Feb 23, 2010 by 53 Merc
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