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  Air Force One SMI

Posted by: Dmatz
07-14-2014, 06:30 PM
Forum: Big Rig Friendly places to go
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We have an appointment to have Air Force one installed in our tow vehicle. Has anyone been to their facility in Newburgh Indiana? How us the parking for overnight?

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  the next step up from "walking the park"

Posted by: LynnJeff
07-14-2014, 02:16 PM
Forum: Anything else
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Www.cruizincooler.com

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  Coolant expansion tank

Posted by: rheavn
07-14-2014, 10:43 AM
Forum: Anything else
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Let me start this with I hate plastic parts!

I was routing around by the radiator fan in response to a phone call from Bill Johnson. He had found two hoses that were badly chafed. The two hoses from the transmission cooler to the transmission cross under the radiator shroud and hose chafing occurs where they cross. I would suggest that you check these hoses because if they blow you will be stuck on the side of the road. The chafing on my hoses were not as bad as Bill's, but I wanted to shroud the two hoses from continuing to rub--future project will be to replace & reroute the hoses to avoid this problem. As I was installing the shroud I suddenly was getting a coolant bath. You guessed it I got into the coolant tank & it broke. I hate plastic parts!

Having a background in auto racing there is no excuse for a part breaking twice. Therefore I began looking for an alternative that would not break in similar circumstances. I found a tank manufacturer in Kansas--http://www.aluminumgastanks.net/options.html I spoke with the owner who stated he could make an 8" round aluminum tank, 16" tall with two 1/4" NPT bungs welded in the bottom for $174. He stated polishing it was $225 more. I ordered the tank on Monday and received the tank on Friday via free shipping UPS. Tank was as ordered--rough aluminum with tank clamps and a nice vented cap.

I had picked this size tank because I wanted to use the Arize tank's clamping system with the rubber mounting. The new tank fit in the same spot. You'll notice that the tank is polished--that is the result of ten hours of sanding & polishing.

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  ten pages and counting

Posted by: Richard
07-13-2014, 03:58 PM
Forum: General
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There is a quite a current thread on used Newells on RV.net. You might want to weigh in.

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  Girard anemometer

Posted by: rheavn
07-13-2014, 10:19 AM
Forum: Exterior
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One of my amemometer cups broke off during the hail storm at Spearfish. The only replacement I found was a new Girard anemometer for $142+shipping. I ordered a wireless wind sensor replacement cups from La Crosse Technology outlet--$9.95+$3.40 shipping. I ordered on the 8th, first class mail and received it on the 11th. I pried off the broken cups using two screwdrivers. The shaft on the anemometer is .160. I used a #22 drill (.157") to increase the center hole size, which allowed for a press fit which is how the original one fit. The fix passed the first test of bringing in the awning when the cups were spun.

http://www.lacrossetechnologyoutlet.com/ws-2010-15-cups

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  Overheating

Posted by: Yachts
07-12-2014, 10:47 PM
Forum: Generators
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Learned two things today , 1. My squirrel cage motor went kaput.. 2. If your fire extinguisher is below full charge it will keep your generator from starting.. Safety measure

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  Fuel,filter

Posted by: Yachts
07-11-2014, 10:38 PM
Forum: Drivetrain
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Changed my filter today had issues getting it to reprimand called Newell. They said right after you start it, put on fast idle.. Worked like a charm.

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  Ouray

Posted by: Richard
07-11-2014, 03:01 PM
Forum: Big Rig Friendly places to go
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MsE is planning the out west fall trip.

Any recommendations on Ouray CO? Or Montrose?

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  Leveling issue "Resolved'

Posted by: Sundance
07-10-2014, 04:24 PM
Forum: General Repair
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Howdy Guru's
I did a forum search but didn't find what you might use for blocks under tires if HWH can't auto level...looking I'm front to back unlevel... so I need something under my front tires currently...
what types of boards/blocks do you' all use if any?

HWH showing 'Excess Slope'

What are issues if I stay in this position?

Appreciate your advise/input!

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  Shore power good not transferring to coach

Posted by: roadappels
07-10-2014, 10:04 AM
Forum: Electrical
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Gurus, staying at park near Stevens Point Wi, and last night as we came back from our walk the coach had lost all shore power. Prior to losing power we were only pulling 25 amps and I tested the 50 amp before hooking up and we were getting 122 volts per leg and 243.7 for both. When I reset breakers etc. and plugged back in I get no click or lights on the transfer box and hence no power to coach. No big problem if my generator were working but now I have no power except for batteries and I am looking for solutions...Is it the transfer box and a switch ? what should I look for? I have internet but have to walk a half mile for it so I will stay online for a while to troubleshoot.

Bill

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