pashir
Buchanan Dam, TX
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Just remembered another one
1997 CC Intrigue
Gillig
Cummins 8.3 325 hp
Smell diesel, backup camera lens fogged up with fuel spray
11" long flexible 5/16" ID hose connecting transfer pump to steel tubing on injector pump leaking.
Cause: somebody at Cummins in their infinite wisdom thought that short legth of flexible hose should be supported in the middle with a bracket [think hose clamp bolted to the block]. After about 50K miles, vibration caused the bracket to wear a hole in the hose. Replaced hose and discarded bracket. Wait there's more--
At about 70K miles, the bracket supporting the steel tube at the end where the aforementioned flex hose connects, with the help of vibration, made a hole in the steel tubing. This bracket is necessary but the rubber insulation had deteriorated.
On the road fix: new piece of flex hose long enough to cover hole clamped behind hole.
Permament fix: Brazed over hole, filed to dress to original OD of tubing and used same extra length flex hose as insulator.
NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT YOUR TOOLS!
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ilovetocamp
Southern IL (Near St.Louis MO)
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In 1998 We had a new American Tradition. Went to the east coast so we had about 3,000 miles on it. I was driving down the road when I noticed air pressure dropping. As I pulled to the side of the road the alarm went off then coach dropped and brakes locked. When I called the number I had for Spartan they told where to disconnect a line which by-passed the govenor and it aired up and worked OK until we got to a truck repair. Later that year we were traveling with some friends with same model and it happened to them. I looked like a genius when I knew exactly what to do.
Same motorhome was backing into a tight spot when we heard a "POW" and the front end dropped down. Later found there was no stop on the steering which allowed the wheel to turn far enough that the wheel weight popped the air bag. Even though it was out of warranty Spartan paid for everything including installing a stop so it couldn't happen again.
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel
2004 Challenger 32TKB 5th wheel with 3 slides.
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Rollin' Horn
austin, texas
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Badeye, do you mean being stopped, or should we add symptoms that did not stall or stop us on the road, but still involved malfunctions of the engine, chassis, etc. that had to be corrected when we could get to a repair facility?
If every malfunction is fair game, I will share a few horror stories with you.
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Badeye
Bonaire GA
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Rollin Horn,
Lets try this, if the malfunction was drive train related or one that could have caused a breakdown then post it. I guess that I had not thought it through that completely.
The idea is to cover those things that are chassis/drive train/suspension related that could cause a motorhomer problems on the road and interrupt a trip. Hope to make it a knowledge base for all of us.
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SNUFFYSMITH
new lenox il usa
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RV Particulars:
DSDP 38'
Driveline 3124 CAT
300 HP Alison 3060
Mileage: 63000
Breakdown description: Pulling into a rest stop, shut engine off. About 40 minutes later, while pulling out of rest stop, pouring the coals to the MH to get out into traffice,lost all power, big back fire. Check engine light came on and a couple more lights came on for an instant. Then power came back, but it was scary out there. If I take off slow, it's okay, but dangerous.
Outcome: Primary fuel filter fuel line that goes to engine has very soft rubber - it goes over the engine computer on its way to the engine. Power cables coming from battery compartment go over the fuel line and smashes it almost flat. Solution: Rerouted fuel line - so far, so good.
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Rollin' Horn
austin, texas
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2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, Cummins ISB 260, Allisson 5 speed, Roadmaster Chassis. Now has 27,000 miles.
1. On May 1, 2001, day of delivery, at 1500 miles, we were headed home to Austin from Buda, Texas (dealer's location.) Both a warning light and stop light came on on the dash. We exited onto service road and took a chance of stopping the rig. We had our cell phone (we are never without it on the road) and called the service manager. He said to turn off the ignition and turn it back on. We did, and the stop light went away but the warning light stayed on. On his advice, we drove to our home and then called to tell him that we made it safely,. He sent a tow truck (first truck could not do the job - stinger too short so another tow truck had to be called.)
Rig towed to Freightliner Deisel, who said the oil sensor had to be replaced.
In latter part of May, about 3,000 miles. we left Austin for Lubbock, Texas, The warning light came on within 50 miles. The only effect this had was that the cruise control would not stay set. When we could stop, we turned the ignition off, then restarted the engine, and the cruise wold set again.
When we got to Lubbock, we took it to the Freightliner Deisel there, and it was diagnosed with "low voltage" , but I could not talk to a service person about what remedy was taken. We left Lubbock for Arlington, Texas, and again within 25-50 miles the warning light came back on. We drove to Arlington, then back to Austin. We returned the rig to the dealer and it was driven by tthe dealer to the Cummins facility in San Antonio. It stayed there two weeks, while Cummins, Monaco, and Roadmaster collaborated about the problem and a fix. We got it back and everything was ok. Just recently Monaco told us that the original alterrnator had to be replaced.,
2. January , 2002, north of Phoenix on way to Las Vegas, the ÅBS light came on. We stopped and called Monaco, and were told that it was ok to driive. We drove to Las Vegas, then to Yuma, Arizona, then back to Austin. Freightline Diesel replaced the brake sensor on the right rear wheel.
3, September 2003. Tried to start engine, but would not start (even crank).
Mobile mechanic replaced starter.
4. Returning from Camping World in New Braunfels, Texas, the ABS light came on., Upon returning home, I checked and found the sensor for the right rear wheel danging loose from its receptacle. It was charred and badly burned. I found out later that there is an unannounced recall on the entire braking system for 2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassadors. Try the National Highway Transportation Safety Agencies webssite and you will find that this recall was issued in October, 2002. Apparently Monaco and Bosch Brakes dispute who is responsible.
3. November 2003. 27,000 miles. Returning from trip to Ames, Iowa, alternator light came on faintly, tachometer needle was erratic instead of steady, cruise resume function operated intermittently and idle adjustment switch stopped working.
Freightliner diesel replaced alternator, after conferring with Monaco to get the right one. At this time, we were told that the altelrnator replacement in San Antonio was the wrong altermator. After the recent replacement, everything works except the tach. It does not work at all. Monaco faxed a schematic to Freightliner, but the mechanic first said it was too fine detail to read, but later said it showed two big wires and two small wires from alternator, but that there are really three small wires, and that the charge system will not work unless all are connected..
I sent a letteer to Monaco and asked what to do next.
The most serious situation is the unannounced recall on the brakes. Monaco has agreed to reimburse the cost of the second replacement of the ABS sensor, even though the rig is not under warranty. We do have an extended warramty, but not with Monaco.
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pete's retreat
costa mesa, ca. USA
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Bought used, August 15,2003, with 10900 mi.
Complete ignition failure....
Result: Ignition Switch and burnt wires @ 11911 mi.
Spongey brake pedal....
Result: Air in Brake lines bled @ 11911 mi.
Brake Pedal to the floor....
Result: Master cylinder bad @ 12000 mi.
Floor heater will not shut off while driving....12000 mi.
Result: Undetermined as of yet, Not a Workhorse problem and have to take it another service facility. Repaired myself.
Remedy: Replace 3 position control switch on dash.
New problem found: 12-28-03
Front end sway (leaning away in turns)....12400 mi.
Result: Nuts and bolts missing from swaybar mount as well as crossmember plate loose.
Remedy: Replaced Missing Hardware myself.
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edited 12/29/03 11:25am by pete's retreat *
2002 Itasca Sunrise 30W
8.1 Vortec. P32 Workhorse. 1963 el lobo toad
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bill h
hassayampa valley
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RV particulars: P30.
Break Down Description: Low gear only. Would not shift up.
Symptoms:
Effect:
Cause: Nylon governor drive gear on TH400 trans had teeth worn off. After second occurance used a brake cyl hone in bore of trans case to prevent apparent binding of governor.
Outcome: No reoccurances.
RV particulars: P30
Break Down description: Low power, some intake popping, flames and loud bangs out exhaust. Kept getting worse. Finally stopped running.
Cause: Spark looked a little too orange, so replaced HEI coil. Ran like new. Coil had been replaced by previous owner with an apparent no-name part.
NOTE: Any incorrect spelling is intentional to prevent those annoying popups.
84 Barth 30Tag powered by HT502/Thorley/Weiand etc, Gear Vendors OD.
Siamese Calvin and Airedale Hobbes, 4WD Toyota toad
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xctraveler
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RV particulars:2001 Damon Daybreak 3130
Driveline (Engine, Transmission): WH P30 8.1 Vortec 4 spd
Miles: 26,000
Year: 2001
Break Down Description:
Symptoms: No start after fueling. No dash electrics either
Effect:Nothing happened when the key was turned - no chassis electric came on
Cause:Ignition switch someplace on the floor or in the dog house.
Outcome:Fully warranteed - 23000 miles and under two years. towed at WH expense to WH service center outside of Columbus OH. They spent 2.5 days tracing the electric system replacing parts as they went. final tally was $1,500 bill to WH and we had to drive the Tow'd from Columbus to Rochester and back - better than sitting in a dingy motel witing for answers. Have not had any reoccurance in subsequent 3,000 miles.
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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vance
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Make; Newmar Mountain Aire gas with 460
Problem:
Bearing failures on tag axle.
1st failure occurred at approximately 10,500 miles. Left tag axle wheel bearing failed while driving down interstate 10 at approximately 72 mph.
After installing new bearings, had the right side tag axle wheel removed and repacked.
2nd failure occurred at approximately 19,000 miles. Right tag axle wheel bearing failed.
Exact cause was not determined, however, after weighing just the tag axle it was found to be approximately 1 ton over design weight.
After removing as much "stuff" as possible, the tag axle was still over weight by almost the same amount.
Remedy: Traded
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