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Topic: Breakdown Information

Posted By: trvlr on 02/04/04 12:32pm

Broke down I75 Georgia Florida line Jan. 2004 2001 Dutch Star 13500 miles 330 Caterpillar Diesel, Allison 3160 6 speed transmission 40' coach. Problem(s) started with noise from rear of coach , hard steering, loss of hydraulic fluid. ended with overheating,hard steering, low oil pressure, engine oil all over rear of coach, and being TOWED.Part of the hydraulic pump, which is driven off air pump, sheared off causing a total hydraulic failure, and the fittings on the power steering unit on the front axle were leaking. It would not leak at idle or sitting. Prior to total failure Called Freightliner several times and Freightliner service centers and described in detail symptoms, drop in oil pressure, increase engine temp, hard steering, and was told it was O.K. to 'limp' into a service center. Of course this started Friday nite and the service centers reasonably close to me where not open on weekends. As the warranty, 3 years 150,000 miles, expired June of 2003 Freighliner nor Caterpillar claimed any liabilty. Newmar has been NO help. * This post was edited 02/05/04 08:52pm by trvlr * Harvey Ellis 2001 Dutch Star 4093 Gainesville, Ga. 'on the road again'

Posted By: mr. ed on 02/04/04 05:48pm

Last year, I had an alternator go out while enroute to a campground. I keep a close eye on my gauges when I travel and I noticed the amp gauge was much lower than normal. Since my mobile mechanic doesn't live too far from the CG I was enroute to, I decided to try to make it to my destination (while on a Los Angeles freeway, no less!). Well, about a mile from the CG the engine started to die and I knew the voltage was getting too low to sustain it. I just barely managed to pull over to the side of the freeway and called Good Sam Emergency Service. While waiting for the service to arrive I had a brilliant idea. I got out my jumper cables and connected the coach battery directly to the start battery (very carefully, of course). This arrangement gave me enough power to make it to the CG (the Good Sam driver followed me to be sure I would make it). The next day, my mechanic came to the CG and installed a new alternator. I was grateful that the breakdown happened when and where it did. I could have been out in the desert somewhere and would have had to be towed to an unknown repair shop for service. I much prefer my personal mechanic Mr. Ed (fulltiming since 1987) Life is fragile. Handle with prayer. 2007 Hitchhiker II LS Model 29.5 LKTG (sold) 2007 Dodge Ram 3500/6.7 CTD/QC/4X4/SB/SRW/6-speed man/Big Horn edition (sold)

Posted By: ocman on 02/05/04 10:17am

We have broken down and used the towing services on our Insurance. We found out how much it cost $700.00 for 100 miles. Our part was $300.00 The only good part of the tow was our MH was home in the driveway after the tow. It cost $45.00 for the repair. I guess you life and learn Ocman

Posted By: Bud1 on 02/06/04 05:39pm

I got my OBD2 autoscanner at Autozone for 149.99. Good investment!

Posted By: CaptEd on 02/07/04 11:57am

RV: Holiday Rambler Navigator Cummins M-11 (450HP)/ Allison HD4060 (6-spd WT) 60,000 miles 1998 Breakdown: THREE in One Month! Symptoms... 1) The day after taking delivery, drove 450 miles and engine began bucking and stalling and finally slowed to 10 mph and quit. 2) Drove 450 miles and engine would not restart after stop. 3) Drove 450 miles and engine began bucking. Engine would not restart after stop. Effect... Unable to get engine to operate normally. Cause... It was assumed to be dirty/clogged fuel filters. After changing filters (both primary and secondary) twice to no avail, on third failure, fuel pressure checked across Winn/Racor secondary fuel filter system and 25inHg restriction noted (almost a total vacuum). Bypassed third party fuel filter and engine has operated fine since. Outcome... Winn/Racor fuel filter system is third party system and as such, will not be repaired by Cummins. Cummins maintains that primary fuel filter (FS-1000) is sufficient and additional filter system unnecessary. Removed Winn/Racor system and disassembled. No obstructions found.

Posted By: bill fontana on 02/07/04 08:52pm

RV particulars: Driveline (Engine, Transmission)ngine Miles:75,000 Year:1992 dodge D250 Break Down Description: (You can add any description of the problem here that you think would help others in understanding the situation and problem.) Symptomsngine quit on freeway Effectead had to coast ot shoulder Cause:fuel shut off valve malfunction Outcome replace fuel shutoff valve

Posted By: bill fontana on 02/07/04 09:04pm

RV particularsodge d250 5th wheel Driveline rear end Miles:125,000 Year:1992 Symptoms:growling noise while making right turn Effect:towed to repair facility Causeear end gears broken Outcome /replace rear-end

Posted By: bill fontana on 02/07/04 09:12pm

RV particularsodge d250 Driveline front end Miles:150,000 Year:1992 Symptoms: growling noise at right front tire Effect: difficult steering Cause: wheel bearing disentigrated Outcome replace complete right wheel assembly including brake

Posted By: bill fontana on 02/07/04 09:25pm

RV particulars: Southwind 32v banks Driveline ford v10 Miles:36,000 Year:2002 Break Down Description: (You can add any description of the problem here that you think would help others in understanding the situation and problem.) Symptoms: heard something dragging Effect: pulled over at nearest wide place Cause: safte-t-plus bracked broken Outcome removed entire assembly and continued on trip. when I got home returned to purchace place, they repkaced bracket and reinstalled unit (no charge) As you can see from previous posts that the dodge d250 and 5th wheel trailer were sold for MH

Posted By: golfergo on 02/08/04 05:39am

RV particulars: Dolphin LX, 6355 Driveline Workhorse 8.1 Vortec, Allison 1000 Miles:14000 Year:2002 Break Down Description: Brakes freezing up,burning brake pads. Rt front at 8000 miles, RT rear at 8500 miles, L front at 12000 miles, L rear at 14000 miles. (Symptomsoach pulls to one side, strong burning smell, wheel covers too hot to touch. Effect:Towed to nearest Workhorse facility, Loss of use of coach for about 1 month total. Cause: No plausible explanation from Workhorse. Outcome: All brakes finally replaced, pads, calipers, rotors. Coach is still in shop waitin for parts for the last event

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