Forum: Class A
01-27-2024, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,061
Try to be a minimal PITA
I would advise either a Mercedes dealer, or better yet a good MB independent. Running gear issues are always best resolved by mechanics, rather than RV techs. The RV shop "mechanic" has not likely...
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Forum: Class A
01-27-2024, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,061
Caterpillar engine?
Shadowsteeler,
Sorry to hear about the grief. If you have the Caterpillar 330 HP.
I love this engine for coaches, it has a unique means of turning on the injector pump. Engine oil pressure is what...
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Forum: Class B+
07-09-2023, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,002
Heim joint?
My power step on my 02 Friendship needs a new Heim joint (bellcrank)? every 4 or 5 years, the darn thing just wears out and breaks, prolly 10 or 20 bucks now for one, they used to be 7-8 bucks Ace...
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Forum: Class A
07-01-2022, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,846
100% agree db.
I'm fortunate enough to be an...
100% agree db.
I'm fortunate enough to be an empty nester, thus we must be a little careful in my casa, no filters on that fat fiber optic pipe coming in.
There are many things I have NO desire...
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Forum: Class A
07-01-2022, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,846
Changed the world
Yup,
And we are still figuring it out. To me the most dramatic example of "connectivity" was the first gulf war.
The world changed that day when live war was brought to our living rooms.
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Forum: Class A
06-27-2022, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,846
Sure glad to help!
Ya, it was under a hundred, but that's been a few years now.
There is tons of stuff like this I've run across over the years. Back in my day it was the Thomas guides, in manufacturing it always...
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Forum: Class A
06-09-2022, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,602
Sorry my week got extended
Yes that sounds...
Sorry my week got extended
Yes that sounds like the same outfit I used. Good on ya, it's really hard to find companies that can fix old circuit boards.
Due to component obsolescence repair can...
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Forum: Class A
05-24-2022, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,602
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Forum: Class A
05-23-2022, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,602
There is or was a guy in the Midwest that can...
There is or was a guy in the Midwest that can repair the control board for the Dewald manual hydraulic jack system.
I had them repair mine and it's been great for years. I'll have a look and see...
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Forum: Class A
05-23-2022, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,063
No issues running Dexron 3 Mercon ATF in my...
No issues running Dexron 3 Mercon ATF in my Dewald system. Keeps fluid the same as my MH 3000 transmission.
There is or was a small company in the Midwest that can fix the controller board.
The...
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Forum: Class A
02-22-2022, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,802
Don't remember
I don't know if I ever used it prior.
I can hear the relay engage when pressing the switch now that it is all working correctly.
Don't forget, a fully charged battery is actually 13 and change...
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Forum: Class A
02-22-2022, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,802
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Forum: Class A
02-22-2022, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,802
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Forum: Class A
02-22-2022, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,802
Yes
The issue with the steps is caused by the voltage being low. It does "sound" like your alternator has output, this based on steps working when it is running.
Steps work based on current draw...
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Forum: Class A
02-22-2022, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,802
Hi,
I would guess that the screw heads are...
Hi,
I would guess that the screw heads are buried in the carpet, they are Robertson style (square drive)
Mine came off quite easily. Look closely at the pattern of the screws holding it down to...
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Forum: Class A
02-22-2022, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,802
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Forum: Class A
02-21-2022, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,802
Not Awful
I too have a 2002 8407 with charging issues.
The best tool to determine the issue? Buy or rent (if possible) an Amp-Clamp
I mention rent because an amp clamp is a 50 dollar or more tool.
My...
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Forum: Class A
11-07-2021, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,661
Air filter
Reminds me to check mine. It has been a long time.
I can remember early on with this rig, we escaped to high altitude to get away from Socal smoke for a few days.
When I started the rig to go...
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Forum: Class A
11-07-2021, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,846
When that pump quits or starts leaking
There is an excellent and inexpensive option for the Dewald system motor.
Ebay! Way back before I figured out that sales reps make more bucks than engineers.
Having done a lot of engineering, I...
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Forum: Class A
11-07-2021, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,061
Mastertow
I have a Mastertow 2 wheel dolly. Bought new in 06, I'll echo others, they are a PITA to store.
My Friendship is a 4 bag Freightliner with the Caterpillar 330 HP. I went with Surge brakes for...
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Forum: Class A
11-07-2021, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,629
Dewald Systems
My 02 Friendship has a Dewald hydraulic system, it runs the jacks and the big front slide.
Dealers get a fortune for this motor. Dewald is history.
Ebay to the rescue, it's the same motor pump...
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Forum: Class A
07-28-2020, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,385
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Forum: Class A
07-28-2020, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,083
Filters??
Have you replaced both the fuel and the air filters for the genset? The fuel line for the generator is set up so the generator can't run the fuel tank dry and leave you stranded. Thus if your rig is...
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Forum: Class A
07-05-2020, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,566
A very handy thing to know
My 02 Friendship has a Dewald hydraulic leveling system. The cost of a replacement motor for that system from an RV dealer will get your attention.
It is exactly the same motor/pump as used in...
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Forum: Class A
07-05-2020, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,060
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