radiator

  1. DI

    Third Radiator Failure on a 2015 Cornerstone

    Really disgusted to discover I am headed for radiator number 3. Has anyone had better luck with someone other than Spartan for a repair or replacement. this one is leaking from top left on a 15 Cornerstone.
  2. RichnSue-iRV2

    Safe to Drive After Radiator Hose Clamp Failure and Coolant Loss on ISL9?

    Traveling I-75 Alligator Alley westbound got the low coolant and stop engine lights, pulled over to the side and shut down the motor. Found a hose clamp broke, hose came of the lower radiator tube and lost all coolant We had a spare clamp to put the hose back on, also had two gallons of...
  3. dp7

    Best Practices for Testing and Replacing OAT Coolant in Cummins ISB 6.7 Coaches

    My coach has a Cummins ISB 6.7 with a rear radiator & Freightliner factory OAT coolant. The radiator does not have a pressure cap for sampling coolant. There is a pressure cap on the plastic surge tank, but since the coolant is not in the direct circulation path, I would prefer to obtain the...
  4. Rag-ftw

    Tips for Changing Water Pump on 8.3 ISC 350 HP Side Radiator Pusher

    I have a side radiator pusher, so the water pump is easily accessed. How much water do I need to drain before changing the pump? Is there anything out of the ordinary or any tricks that I need to know before doing this? Does the tensioner need to be replaced to insure the serpentine belt...
  5. SE

    Best Ways to Extend Radiator Life on Chevy Express-Based RVs

    The recent discussion on searching for replacement radiators leads me to ask for member advice on any proactive practices, aside from regular fluid changes, that may help extend the radiator life on my 2012 190/Ranger. FYI, this vehicle was a Kitchener factory prototype, a Ranger cabin placed...
  6. JT

    radiator fan

    01 country coach allure radiator fan broken, need help in locating new fan
  7. ML

    Is Covering the Radiator Effective for Warmer RV Cabins in Cold Weather?

    My wife and I have a 2021 Georgetown 32A3. We will be traveling from Maine to Florida next week and are seeking guidance on covering the grille or radiator so we can be a little warmer while on the road. I understand that the thermostat controls coolant flow to maintain a set engine temperature...
  8. PI

    1998 American Dream spartan chassis diesel pusher leaking radiator

    Hello American Dreamers We are new to 40 feet diesel pushers and recently bought an American Dream spartan chassis, with a Cummins engine. On the last trip, a stone hit the radiator that is now leaking 1 gallon an hour. Bolts appears to be rusty so it may take us a while, but easier as we...
  9. TI

    What CC model years have the Radiator issues?

    Did CC resolve the aluminium radiator problem at some point? I've seen several 08 with original aluminium radiator. Tom & Cindy Country Coach wannabe
  10. Fredward-iRV2

    C10 Radiator Cap pressure rating

    I would like to replace the radiator cap on my 2000 Country Coach Magna with C10 engine. I've owned the coach for 10 years and 90,000 miles. The current radiator cap is 16 lbs. How do I know if it is the correct pressure rating? Of course I can have the current cap tested to make sure its...
  11. BI

    Travel Supreme radiator issues

    I have been told motor homes typically have radiator issues at some point. Since most Travel Supremes are now 20 years old or older, what if any preventative maintainance is recommended. I am an original owner of a 2005 ME-2. Issues?
  12. GR

    Hydraulic oil in ISL400 side radiator reservoir

    I have a 2003 Islander 4902. with the ISL400 Cummins , had engine warning light on pulled codes and it said speed sensor and cam sensor intemetant data , Mechanic said to change sensors . My thought was no problem Ill change those . UGLY UGLY. National RV put a bracket for hydrolic reservoir 6"...
  13. CO

    Radiator cap does not come off

    2025 Mountain Aire on a Spartan chassis. I got a low coolant message yesterday, when I tried to check it I couldn’t get the cap off. I could loosen the cap and get it to rattle but it didn’t want to lift off. Any idea?
  14. jacwjames

    Radiator Isolation Mount

    OK I am installing a new radiator and need the isolation mount. The mount is a 2 piece and accepts a 3/4" bolt that goes up through it into the 3/4" nut that is welded onto the metal structure the ~450lb radiator stack (fan, radiator, CAC, AC condenser) suspends from. I ordered a mount...
  15. GM

    Beaver patriot 2003 class A

    Looking for recommendations and advice on replacing lower radiator hose on a beaver patriot coach , has A 400 cumins on A freightliner chase ..ANY HELP ! Also the fuel system has A Winn filter on it that made of plastic, Any up grades for that ? Thank you
  16. the doc

    2007 Bounder 8.1 workhorse chassis Radiator Hoses.

    I need top and bottom radiator hose, these are what I found on here. W0000218 Upper Radiator Hose OEM 26163X Upper Radiator Hose AC Delco 8441 Upper Radiator Hose NAPA 465-21750 Upper Radiator Hose Gates W0000219 Lower Radiator Hose OEM 24397L Lower Radiator Hose AC Delco 9058 Lower Radiator...
  17. RO

    rear radiator

    what are the pros and cons of rear radiator?
  18. LD

    American Coach 2014 American Revolution Radiator

    Our rv has a side radiator and I can not determine how to remove the grill cover over it. Does anyone know how to remove it
  19. vettenuts-WO

    Freightliner Rear Radiator - Coolant Vacuum Fill

    I drained and re-filled my coolant today. One of the things I struggled with was finding a vacuum fill tool that would fit in the tight overhead space on the surge tank in my 2015 Tiffin Phaeton. I wanted a tool made by a company that I knew made good tools as some of the stuff on Amazon is of...
  20. CA

    Cracked Radiator Surround: Would You Fix? How?

    Newmar Dutch Star 4081 with side radiator...the plastic radiator surround has cracked at the bottom and is sagging slightly. I say to myself, "I'll ask Freightliner about it during the next chassis service." They had so suggestion on what to do! Would you fix it or ignore it? If fix it, what...
  21. Daveinet

    How to know if the radiator has been replaced

    I understand the original radiators in the 2005 and later have a high potential for failure. since these are super expensive, is there a way to know if it has been replaced? how prone to failure are these?
  22. GR

    Engine/Radiator Hood

    When I opened the hood to check the radiator level the hood fell off in my hands. Has anyone else experienced this? How do I get it reinstalled? Seems like most of it is attached by some sort of glue.
  23. MU

    Radiator cap for onan generator

    I wonder if anybody ran into this. I did my 1000 hour service on my quiet diesel 6000. I wanted to replace the radiator cap just out of caution.onan says it’s obsolete.!There’s places online but they’re all out of stock. If anybody has a lead I want or where they got one. We’re great greatly...
  24. ME

    2020 Ventana Radiator

    On our way back from Montana, on my morning pre-check, I noticed a wet spot on the lower pass. side of our radiator and that we were about 1/3 of the way down in the sight glass. I topped up the coolant with about 1/2 a gallon of premix and checked it frequently over the course of our 1800mi...
  25. vettenuts-WO

    2015 Freightliner Rear Radiator - Cummins ISL9 Coolant Drain & Refill

    I need to drain off some coolant and refill. Hoping to get out around 7 gallons. Is a drain and refill that simple or do I need to follow the procedure for the front heater? How is the air purged, is it purged on its own through the surge tank?

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