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Forum: Class A 06-11-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,675
Posted By purduepete12
Caster needs to be 5+

https://www.rvforum.net/threads/e350-e450-handling-problems-are-caused-by-too-little-caster.40337/
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-16-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,743
Posted By purduepete12
My 2007 BT 5291 had it located behind the fuse...

My 2007 BT 5291 had it located behind the fuse panel. I had to remove the wall panel under the kitchen sink to get to it. It has 3 auto fuses in it that can fail.

Pete
Forum: Class B+ 06-27-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,409
Posted By purduepete12
I have a 2007 BT Cruiser model 5291B. My...

I have a 2007 BT Cruiser model 5291B.
My inverter is located behind the back cabinet wall, under the kitchen sink.
Had the same problem and it turned out to be a blown auto fuse in the inverter....
Forum: Class B+ 06-20-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,582
Posted By purduepete12
I feel your pain! I was able find replacements at...

I feel your pain! I was able find replacements at the RV salvage store and installed two of them myself.

Pete
Forum: Class B+ 06-20-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,582
Posted By purduepete12
Cool Slide out motor

Which model BT Cruiser do you own?

I have had to replace all 3 of the slide motor/gearboxs on my 2007 Model 5291B.
There is a fuse in the wiring harness just ahead of the motor.
I wasn't that...
Forum: Class B+ 04-22-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,656
Posted By purduepete12
I weighed mine empty and found the rear axle was...

I weighed mine empty and found the rear axle was overweight. I complained that it was unsafe to drive that way and they agreed to add 2 leafs to the rear suspension to carry the load and it resulted...
Forum: Class B+ 04-19-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,656
Posted By purduepete12
I bought my unit new (2007) in Feb of 2008....

I bought my unit new (2007) in Feb of 2008. Things were a little different 13 years ago.
I weighed my rig and found it to overweight on the rear axle and played the safety card with Gulfstream.
...
Forum: Class B+ 04-18-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,656
Posted By purduepete12
I have a 2007 Model 5291B which had the same...

I have a 2007 Model 5291B which had the same problem of dragging the hitch and generator exhaust on ramps going into the gas stations. I bought mine new, so while it was under warranty I complained...
Forum: Class B+ 01-03-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,908
Posted By purduepete12
Hello, I do have a 2007 BTCruiser 5291B and...

Hello,

I do have a 2007 BTCruiser 5291B and find the Atrium sky lights to be a wonderful feature. My rig is in storage but, I am 5' 11" and have no problem with the ceiling height.
The Atrium sky...
Forum: Class B+ 10-19-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,207
Posted By purduepete12
There is also a 50 amp fuse in the wiring harness...

There is also a 50 amp fuse in the wiring harness attached to the slide motor.
I had to replace all three motor gearbox units eventually as the gearboxes exploded.

Pete
Forum: Class B+ 08-02-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,842
Posted By purduepete12
Yes, the ATS is under the bathroom sink. The...

Yes, the ATS is under the bathroom sink. The converter box is behind the breaker/fuse box on the side panel of the kitchen sink near the floor.
I had to take out the back panel under the kitchen...
Forum: Class B+ 07-06-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,403
Posted By purduepete12
Check out the "Molding Outlet" in LaPorte, IN....

Check out the "Molding Outlet" in LaPorte, IN. They have a molding factory there and the have a store in town that sells "seconds" at discount prices. All type and cuts of molding in Poplar and Oak....
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-17-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,909
Posted By purduepete12
I agree, Can't beat Awesome from "Dollar Tree" ...

I agree, Can't beat Awesome from "Dollar Tree"

Pete
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-16-2020, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,937
Posted By purduepete12
Welcome 218mb! We are also anxious to get on...

Welcome 218mb!
We are also anxious to get on the road and head for your neighborhood at J Percy Priest Lake campground. We live near Indianapolis, but have two Sons living in North Nashville.
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-09-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,931
Posted By purduepete12
Make sure you lubricate the mechanism as that's...

Make sure you lubricate the mechanism as that's what put the load on the slide Drive motor and the gear box on it exploded. Replacement cost for these motordrives (they are a one piece motor drive...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-09-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,931
Posted By purduepete12
I know what you mean about the hot sun coming...

I know what you mean about the hot sun coming through the sky lights. I made sun blockers from aluminum foil sided insulating material that I slide between the overhead shades. I had to remove the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-08-2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,931
Posted By purduepete12
Are you going to put a slide topper over the sky...

Are you going to put a slide topper over the sky light windows?
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-07-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,931
Posted By purduepete12
The E-450 super duty cut-away comes from the...

The E-450 super duty cut-away comes from the factory with an 11 leaf spring package.
I now have 13 leafs in each spring package.
Gulf Stream sends the cut-away chassis to Mor-Ryde to extend the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-05-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,931
Posted By purduepete12
I did not do the generator work myself. My rig...

I did not do the generator work myself. My rig was still under warranty so I complained enough to the factory and showed them the scale weight on the rear axle which was a safety issue. While I was...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-05-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,937
Posted By purduepete12
John, No, I was referring to "rough men stand...

John,
No, I was referring to "rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf".
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-05-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,931
Posted By purduepete12
Hey Dg, I'd say the best improvement was the...

Hey Dg,

I'd say the best improvement was the last one and it was the least expensive. I changed the camber/caster bushings to increase the "Caster" setting and it really improved drive handling,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-05-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,937
Posted By purduepete12
John, Are you a Saprano family member? LOL

John,
Are you a Saprano family member? LOL
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-05-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,931
Posted By purduepete12
Hello, Purduepete2 here. We bought our 2007 BT...

Hello, Purduepete2 here.
We bought our 2007 BT Cruiser model 5291B new 2007. We have lots of experience in modifications to improve ride and handling. We have traveled to all 50 states and Puerto...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-08-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,253
Posted By purduepete12
Then I would suggest that your 2008 is the same...

Then I would suggest that your 2008 is the same as our 2007.
We met a couple who had a 2008 BT 5291B and there kitchen sink was part of the the slide and it allowed for much more available counter...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 03-08-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,354
Posted By purduepete12
No, I am sorry but, I don't have a part # and...

No, I am sorry but, I don't have a part # and just refer to them as the table cushions.
Perhaps if you called the parts dept at GulfStream they could provide you with the proper part # and a price...
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