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RV particulars:40 ft 2001 NewMar Dutch Star on Freightliner Chassis
Driveline (Engine, Transmission)![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/cool.gif "cool") at 3126B engine Allison MH 3000
Miles: New to 40000
Year: 2001
Symptoms: Driving to Alaska on maiden voyage and got to Bismark ND. (about 2000 mi. on OD) and speedometer, then air, then tach. quit or go crazy.
Effect:
Cause: Needed to replaced ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
Outcome: Fixed problem although problem recurred again in Black Hills following year. Same resolution.
No further problems and now have 45,000 miles (prox).
I mention this because this is apparently a regular occurance with Freightliner/Cat. Not sure whose fault, but I sure wouldn't doubt that placing the ECU next to the engine and its heat might not be partly to blame.
Anyway, any other details of this sort would be greatly appreciated. As well as dates. This thread might help improve the breed.
Thanks to you Badeye and all who contribute
Bob Manchik
HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU 'ALL
BOB
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jcamp
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Broke a crankshaft in a a 2004 Newmar Dutchstar with 2,100 miles on it. Go figure. The only thing that irks me is that Newmar or the Dealer we purchased from is any help and Catapillar only wants to replace the crankshaft and send us on our way.
Jim
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turbo6gto
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Workhorse W20 2003, motor stalled at dump station when I tilted steering wheel forward.Lost all power to dash,would not crank.Ign 1, 40 amp fuse blown under hood.I put steering wheel in middle position,put a 30 amp fuse in,got it to start.Took steering collum apart when I got home, found wire rubbed thru on factory bracket.This bracket is gonna cause a lot of headaches for people,instead of being rounded,it has a sharp 90 outside corner that the ignition switch wires rub up and down every time you adjust wheel.I took a file to it and rounded it off.My advice is to have this checked.
John and LaVerne, 2003 Damon Challenger 348 workhorse, and Sophie,our mini- schnauzer,2001 saturn LS200 toad,falcon2,and a brakebuddy.
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1/2 Canadian
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Did you notify Workhorse? Yours could be one of the first of thousands yet to come, and to prevent those disgruntled, inconvenienced-on-the-road customers, it would be in Workhorse's interest to recall the W20's for modification of that bracket.
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turbo6gto,
Our two breakdowns were very similar, loss of all power during a stop when the steering wheel was moved to top position. This was on our former Damon Daybreak on the Workhorse P32 chassis. they paid for tow and repair both times. Blew more than a fuse, took out the ignition switch. First time it took three days to diagnose. Second time, I told the WH Tech to review the reords on the unit, they spent very little time diagnosing the problem.
I now have a W22 chassis, I hope they have resolved this issue.
Paul
2012 Phaeton 36QSH on Freightliner Chassis with a Cummins 380 pushing it. 2011 Cherry Red Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with US Gear Unified Tow Brake System. Check out my blog
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We just purchased our first class A diesel pusher. After about 5k in unexpected repairs, I think we've almost got it ready to roll. From exhaust manifold leaks to a turbo that was just barely attached, it has been a real interesting process. We're still working through some lingering electrical challenges. A couple of questions:
1. Does anyone have any advice about steam cleaning their engine compartment? Ours has accumulated a lot of soot because of the exhaust leak, but the mechanics advised against it, fearing damage to the alternator.
2. Our bed directly over the engine is too hot to lay on after a few hours on the road. Is this common or is there some kind of additional insulation we should be buying to keep cool in the sack?
Thanks!
Denny
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Searchersgetaway
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Badeye, Great idea.
Coachman Mirada 300Q
Ford 460hp 4speed AT
42,000 miles
First, last year right side exhaust manafold had to replace (going again)
This week pulling into campground on Grand Island, Ny. Came out of office RV would not move, looked under; sure enough fluid leaking out. Made it to campsite. Called Goodsam ERS (great service) Transmission burned up due to rapid fluid loss, something rubbed a hole in the convertor. Rebuilt Trans. new convertor. $5K later we are back in Toledo Oh safe. We received great service from ERS, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and AAmco Transmissions
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RKP
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denny,
I don't really know about steaming the engine in a MH, but I do know that when my son and I have taken his truck(18 wheeler) in to be washed, they do the engine as well as all the frame etc they can reach. As far as I know, he has not had any trouble with the washing. I think it would be prudent to avoid any direct spray or as much indirect spray as possible on any obvious electrical components as well as not using an extremely high pressure. I guess its using a little common sense which makes the difference. Good luck with youor problems-when you get it all sorted out and up to speed, it is really worth it.
I had a 97 Dynasty before the Beaver, and that was one of the things I noticed. The bed was right over the engine and was not insulated worth a darn. Never did fix it, just tried to stop early to let it all cool down. There's an awful lot of metal down there and it's at a pretty good temp. Wait and let it cool before you go to bed. When you're doing this, you're not in a hurry- at least I'm not.
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Boad
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Valve stem extenders with rubber stems caused two blowouts on the inside dual rear wheels on Interstates in Iowa. Fortunatley, no one was hurt in either situation although I had to buy two new tires in Clear Lake, Iowa.
The answer is metal stems. The rubber ones with the valve extenders were the culprit. Stupid me, I never checked the extenders close enough to realize the stems were rubber. The worst part, the dealer that installed the valve extenders assured me the stems were metal.
Maybe I'm the one who ought to go by Badeye!
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APR1967
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I have a friend who has a renegade trailer and Truck (RV). On a recent trip the toung broke off the trailer and it careened off the road.
Renegade has been disinterested in fixing it, or admiting that it is a design flaw.
If you are interested in comparing war stories and possible legal action I can give you his email.
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