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RE: smoking diesel exhaust
Lots of good "what to check" posts here. Many of them FREE to anyone who cares to check.
Checking air flow and fuel filters is NOT rocket science.
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wolfe10
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09/16/20 04:42pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: smoking diesel exhaust
Looked up black smoke from diesel on internet and results said over-fueling. Fuel injector wear. Check it out on the net for your model.
Sure. OR, "under airing". Either/both lead to an over-rich mixture.
And, a lot of over-fueling is done on purpose for those who want more HP and aren't concerned what they/others breath.
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wolfe10
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09/15/20 12:30pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: smoking diesel exhaust
Could also be low turbo boost (less air for the same/old amount of fuel).
Could be: turbo, cracked exhaust manifold, leak in the CAC, leak in plumbing from turbo to intake manifold, or plugged air inlet/filter.
I would sure start with a visual check. Found a bird's nest in the coach-side air inlet on a coach where he had already spent thousands of $$ on "fixes".
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wolfe10
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09/14/20 11:07am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I found it!! The converter I mean.
Your 2500 watt inverter will NOT run your A/C units, block heater, etc!
Best way to use an inverter is to have a SUB-PANEL for those things you want to be able to run from the inverter.
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wolfe10
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09/13/20 06:00pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Looking for Transmission cooler radiator 03 Diplomat
Hayden has a number of different size coolers.
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wolfe10
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09/07/20 10:50am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: National class A replacement water manifold/valve
A picture or brand name would help us identify your manifold.
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wolfe10
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09/06/20 03:45pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Turning pivot points for 40’ RV class A
Or even empty cardboard boxes!
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wolfe10
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09/06/20 03:44pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tire mismatch
I agree about replacing all due to age alone. On an undriven axle, only handling would be the performance issue. Put that mismatch on a driven axle and watch the differential explode in flames within 30 miles at highway speeds. Don’t ask how I know that.
Brake performance would also be effected. And if ABS brakes, it would likely throw a code.
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wolfe10
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09/06/20 01:06pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Tire mismatch
We’ve had this rv for about 7 years and just noticed that the front tires are different sizes.
This says it all-- the mismatched tires are at least 7 years old.
Replace with the proper size and load range per your GVWR plaque.
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wolfe10
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09/06/20 08:32am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Issue with house batteries
For the alternator- When we went on the trip, the person that sold us the new batteries had told us to move our trickle charger to the house batteries instead of the chassis. So we had batteries charging.. from themselves. I suspect this is why we lost all power when driving.
Sorry, the trickle charger has absolutely NOTHING to do with the alternator charging both battery banks when the engine is running.
You really need someone familiar with RV's to troubleshoot your charging system-- both from shore power/generator AND alternator.
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wolfe10
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09/02/20 07:08pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Issue with house batteries
Duralast Marine and RV Deep cycle, 24MD-DL probably not a great choice in terms of either capacity or longevity.
BUT, if they are being properly charged (engine alternator and/or from converter or inverter/charger when on shore power or generator, they are probably not the problem.
You need someone to help troubleshoot your charging systems. Sounds like neither your alternator nor your converter or inverter/charger are charging the batteries.
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wolfe10
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09/02/20 04:30pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Issue with house batteries
If you want us to comment on whether you have the correct batteries, you will need to tell us what batteries you have and how many?
Also, what RV and how much dry camping you do.
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wolfe10
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09/02/20 01:44pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Issue with house batteries
It appears something is draining the batteries, but I have no idea what or why they cannot stay charged even for a couple days?
Indeed, you could have EITHER bad batteries or significant phantom draw.
Start by fully charging the batteries. Then have them load tested.
Yes, if you have an ammeter you can search for any draw. But, I would only do that after proving the batteries good.
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wolfe10
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09/02/20 08:55am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: FORD 460 Overheating Mystery
Could also be a bad water pump with the impeller loose on the shaft.
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wolfe10
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08/31/20 01:31pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: LOOKING IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES
I don't know if your wall beams are steel or aluminum.
If steel, a magnet will quickly identify their location.
With either, assuming the outer skin is in contact with the beams as it should be, on a cool morning, the dew should outline the beams.
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wolfe10
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08/31/20 08:58am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: F 53 alignment & steer safe
Camber is not adjustable without bending the axle-- and is seldom a problem.
Setting caster (shims) toward the high end of spec helps with tracking.
Agree, same for toe-in-- toward high end of spec.
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wolfe10
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08/29/20 12:49pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Which shocks to buy?
Call Freightliner with your VIN.
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wolfe10
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08/25/20 09:02pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Issue with house batteries
Most RV's have either a converter or inverter/charger to charge the HOUSE batteries.
A trickle charger will not keep a house battery charged.
A trickle charger WILL keep a chassis battery charged. This is correct!
Find a new RV tech!
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wolfe10
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08/25/20 04:02pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: What The Heck???
6 VDC wet cell batteries have THREE CELLS/caps.
12 VDC wet cell batteries have SIX CELLS/caps.
Which do you have?
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wolfe10
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08/25/20 10:12am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Issue with house batteries
You, or someone qualified to check your charging system needs to do just that.
Failure points could be:
Alternator and wiring to it (sense wire? excite wire? if so fit)
Wiring from alternator to battery isolator
Battery isolator
Wiring from isolator to house battery bank.
The battery isolator is a good place to check using a digital voltmeter.
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wolfe10
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08/24/20 11:22am |
Class A Motorhomes
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