49 odd posts so far and very few posts on V10 problems, other than minor issues like shroud air intake to counteract heavy rain! Workhorse complaints abound! I'm feeling I may have made the right decision. Was worried about V10 because of horror stories about spitting out spark plugs.Lots of these complaints documented, but what are the real #'s? If 200,000 of these engines have been built, (have no idea how many manufactured between 98-04)did 200 have this problem? I'm sure atleast some are caused by improper r and r.
I'm willing to take the gamble. Plugs will probably be the least of my worries!
Best of luck to all
DYNOPEG Winnipeg Canada
2001 Fleetwoood Southwind
THE MIGHTY V-10
* This post was edited 09/02/06 10:23pm by bratpenny *
bratpenny wrote:
1994 Winnebago 454 motor chevy chasis problems starting put in new altenator, batteries and solenoid and still the only way it will start is husband crossing the solenoid with a screwdriver while I turn it over does anyone have a clue as to what may be wrong?
1994 Winnebago 454 motor chevy chasis problems starting put in new altenator, batteries and solenoid and still the only way it will start is husband crossing the solenoid with a screwdriver while I turn it over does anyone have a clue as to what may be wrong?
I think that the only thing left is either a dirty/misaligned/unplugged connector or the start switch itself. You should probably have an electrical shop debug it, or if you have one, use a voltmeter on it and trace out the starting voltage from the strart switch on...where does it stop?
Also, check the fuses under the dash, you might have a blown start fuse (they can weaken with age or whatever).
Jim@HiTek
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Winnebago Journey, '02
Cat 330HP Diesel, 36.5', two slides.
Robert, Jackie & Tootsie
2006 Discovery 330 Diesel
2006 Expedition
Mission Tx
I haven't been traveling long distances with it yet, but my general trip has averaged a little over 10mpg...yes that's 10mpg! Last owner said he didn't get over 9 in it, but a new air filter, plugs, timing adjustment, etc...and she runs like a champ. Overhead air works wonderfully, both front and rear bedroom. However, I have NOT flushed the winterizer out of the water tanks, so I'm still in need of doing that. Last owner took decent care of the unit, so I'm assuming all is good. I'll let everyone know when it breaks down, if ever!
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After hundreds of trips camping with my father, who is passed away, I decided to buy this to go back to my youth! Although it isn't the same without him, it helps me remember (and I'm not that old...) the good old days. We had a truck bed unit for years. It's great...
Castor wrote:
I could contribute to this thread weekly for my rv and daily for my brothers RV
I could contribute to this thread weekly for my rv and daily for my brothers RV
Sounds like a good plan, to me. Chances are good your contributions will be read by somebody here who has been-there, done-that, and learned a few things about it (so you won't have to learn them all the hard way). Chances are also good, your contributions will be read by someone about to make a mistake you save him or her from making. That's the ORF at its finest.
and the same thing happened 1500 miles later this time it came loss and fell to the road, not a fun ride!! The rig is in the shop now getting repaired, I hope far the last time.
Got the motorhome back today 9-12-06 .The problem was some how the ride got out of adjustment which put the drive line in a bind.
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Last week took a trip from Fl to NJ.
first the backup monitor went out, then next day flat tire.
was on our way home and started to rain heavy and the wiper went flying off. The unit is at the dealer. I hope this is the last of this for awhile. I do like traveling.
370 isl, allison 3000
12304 miles
2002
air bag deflated while driving
smoke from right rear tire well
HWH computerized leveling system
outcome tba
Driving down I-5 south of Sacramento, Ca, saw smoke coming from right rear tire well. Pulled over and smoke stopped. Noticed on leaving RV that the right rear airbag light was on and drive light was off. Inspection of right rear tires disclosed that the airbags had deflated and that the outer tread on the outboard tread on the dual tire had been worn off 1/4 inch. Did the Good Sam thing, they know me by name these days. This occurred on 9/2/06. After 40 calls GS found a company that was willing to come to my aid. After numerous calls of my own to CC, GS tech support and my Salesman at Guaranty RV in Junction City we manually inflated the bags and crepped to the RV park we were headed to. The repair technician arrived at 7:30 at night and after an hour of trouble shooting decided that all the valves worked and that there were no leaks. Three hours later after working on his back in the dark with a flash light this saint and magician from HEERs Automotive and Diesel from Yuba City, Ca. figured out how to by pass the faulty controller and run lines from the left side controller. We were able to finish the week and drive home to Yuba City without incident. The gentleman from Heers drove over 130 miles one way, worked under our rig for fours hours in the dark with a flash light and was able to get us road able. It is too early to finish the story. I still have to get the rig to a service center. Will the extended warranty cover the fault, will Drive Ins cover the damage to the tire and unknown system damage..stay tuned.