Jim@HiTek
Gresham, OR, USA
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RV: 1994 Fleetwood Bounder
Engine: 190HP, 5.9L, 6BT5.9
Tranni: Allison 4 speed
135,000 miles
Description of symptoms: Began hearing a strange noise from the rear of the coach that got louder then the radio. Pulled over at a rest stop and put my hand on each hubcap. Found a hot one on the drivers side rear of the coach. Also smelled something strange near that wheel. Allowed wheel to cool then slowly (under 45MPH) drove 20 miles to where I could deal with the problem, made a few calls and got into a shop near my home town.
Problem: The left rear bearing failed, probably caused by hitting a speed bump in Mexico the month before at 55MPH. The spindle had cracked and a leak of differential oil had ruined the brake pad.
Solution: The bad spindle had to be sawed off, a new one machined and then welded in place and further machined with a neat milling machine that hangs right on the axle & spindle assembly ($1300 just for that job). Replaced bearings on both sides (rear). Replaced brake pads both sides (rear).
Cost: $2500
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Winnebago Journey, '02
Cat 330HP Diesel, 36.5', two slides.
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skhpa
atlanta, ga
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Hi - we're new to rvs and found this post. What a great idea! Have you compiled the results yet? If so, please let me know where I can review them.
thanks
sharon
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frankv
covington ohio
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We had the flywheel (flex plate) brake on our ford chassis in granite city missoui, went to local ford dealer there and it was repaired in about 6 hours. Very nice and helpful mechanic there. Was only charged for labor as fly wheel was under some kind of warrety.
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Jim@HiTek
Gresham, OR, USA
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RV: 1994 Fleetwood Bounder
Engine: 190HP, 5.9L, 6BT5.9
Tranni: Allison 4 speed
135,000 miles
Description of symptoms: On a cool day and during a short drive, noticed engine temp was up near the red zone on the gage. Since it didn't appear to be heading for the red, drove a couple more miles and parked.
Problem: The belt had broken.
Solution: Called a mobile service company and they replaced belt.
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nydino
Eden Prairie Minnesota
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Great idea, however, consider logging if they are covered by a maintenance plan and with who.
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macira
bullhead city,Az
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Chevrolet 7.4 Vortec 4l80e transmission
65000
1999
moving along at 60+ engine died, would not restart
MH was towed to Amarillo,Texas (130 miles)
Replaced fuel pressure regulator, 8 fuel injectors, 8 Spark Plugs, Distributor cap and Rotor. $3400
Fuel presssure was only 20lbs and 4 injectors were leaking. Cap and rotor just needed new ones.
Now it runs!!
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2001 Seaview 32 ft model 8311
Ford f53
2007 HHR
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mike2wheels
Casa Grande, Arizona
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We recently broke down in Newport, Oregon, the marina RV park.
Driving a Rexhall Rolls Air on a Spartan chassis, Cummins 6CTA8.3 engine. As I was checking the coach prior to pulling out on a Friday morning I noticed an oily film on the ground next to the left front tire. It seemed that the oil in that hub was a little low so I removed the red plug to check. When I reinserted the plug the plastic window broke and pushed into the hub cavity, dumping the hub oil.
I called Good Sam ERS, who contacted Newport Diesel, who called us back. Newport Diesel said it would be Monday before they could obtain and install a new hub seal. However, one of their guys showed up in the early afternoon and removed the hub cap to take it back to the shop where they would replace the plastic window. Late that same afternoon another guy returned with the rebuilt hub cap and we were ready to go by 5 pm. We paid for labor and parts; Good Sam ERS paid for the service calls.
2005 Honda Gold Wing
2006 HR Endeavor 40PAQ
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joyjohnr
oregon
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First breakdown in our 2000 Holiday Rambler Imperial. Cummins ISC 350 with 47,000 miles. On our way home and two lights erupt on the dash. WARNING and STOP ENGINE. Obviously I stop the engine . After looking for anything obvious, I restart the engine. WARNING and STOP ENGINE light again. Not overheated, shows good oil pressure, everything seems O.K. but lights persist. Call Good Sam ERS and instead of a tow to a competent service center, I get a service call from totally imcompetent provider. After 48hrs (Yes 48 hrs.) they replace the oil pressure sensor. Warning light persists. I am forced to call Cummins service assistence as these clowns can't even tell me if its safe to drive. Suprise, its now drivable but needs to go to Cummins to be reprogramed to run properly.
Moral of the story. Insist that you be towed to a shop with certified and competent diesel mechanics.
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JudMcLn
Minnesota
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RV: 2006 Allegro Bay 34XB, Jeep Grand Cherokee toad, 8300 miles, GM8.1 on a W22 Workhorse Chassis.
Driving at 60mph on I75 15 miles north of Tampa with extremely heavy traffic, lost all power steering,engine light illuminated and an almost immediate engine overheat occurred. Luckily we were traveling in the right lane and were able to safely bring the coach to a stop. Called Workhorse, they sent one of those huge tow vehicles and within two hours had been towed to a Workhorse Service Center. The serpintine belt had broke with only 8300 miles, cause was unknown.
Workhorse did a great job getting to us as fast as they did and took care of everything under the warrenty with no questions asked and no outlay of cash needed on my part at any time.
Things happen real fast when that belt breaks. Steering that monster without power steering takes a huge amount of effort. If we had been in the center or left lane we could have had real problems getting off the road safely considering how heavy the traffic was.
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abba12210
USA
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[quote=fhalasz]All RV particulars:
Driveline (Engine, Transmission): Cummins ISC 350, Allison 3000MH
Miles: About 35000 (then); 43000 (now)
Year:2001
Break Down Description: Erratic gauge display, engine stumble.
Symptoms:Speedometer would flick up to maximum, then back to correct road speed, at irregular intervals (generally less than one minute apart.) At the same moment, engine would stumble, but recover to full power.
Effect: Disconcerting but driveable.
Cause: Unsure (see below)
Outcome:Corrected itself after several miles at low speed during a detour.
Recurred several days (and many miles) later. Took it to Cummins in Albuquerque on return home; they could not duplicate the problem (but charged for trying.)
Eventually I crawled under the coach and inspected two wires connected to tranny where illustration indicated the speed sensor output might be. Wires looked good; disconnected and re-connected them anyway. The problem has not recurred.
** I had same problem with an ISC / Allison 330, Would like to see that summary / count.
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