Coach & Powertrain: Workhorse Dash Recalibration
March 20, 2012
Referring to the “Workhorse Instrument Cluster Problem” in the January 2012 issue, I have a 2004 Holiday Rambler on a Workhorse chassis. Workhorse has issued bulletin no. 50402-C describing how to recalibrate the dashboard. I don’t know if this will help. I found out about it, because I am... Read more »
Coach & Powertrain: Fuel Filler Frustration
March 15, 2012
We have a 2002 Fleetwood Revolution diesel motorhome on a Freightliner chassis. When refueling I get blowback from the tank, the fueling rate is about one gallon per minute and it makes no difference which side I refuel from. What is the cause? I have had the system checked several times. Some shops... Read more »
Seal it Up: Replacing an RV Toilet
Bill and Jenn Gehr
March 15, 2012
RV enthusiasts get great satisfaction in having all the creature comforts of home — until something pops up, like a toilet that’s no longer holding water and is creating unpleasant odors inside the trailer. Replacing the waste ball or blade seal will usually put that smile back on their faces. Some... Read more »
Coach & Powertrain: Dinghy Difficulties
March 13, 2012
In your December issue an inquiry from Scott Peters in Oklahoma City caught my attention. Ford and GM are both having many problems with towing four wheels down. GM no longer allows the 2011 and later Chevy Cruze to be flat towed due to transmission failures. Ford has had many problems with Fusions and... Read more »
Coach & Powertrain: Towing an HHR
March 8, 2012
Referring to the item in the September 2011 issue, readers should not be concerned about towing a Chevrolet HHR. I have seen many on the road, and they seem to be tracking just fine. I towed a Chevrolet Malibu 100,000 miles with no problems, and am currently towing a Honda CR-V. A good towbar and baseplate... Read more »
Coach & Powertrain: Mixing Ethanol and Gasoline
March 6, 2012
We own a 2005 National Dolphin with a Workhorse chassis. At this time, I am looking at major maintenance expenses, which I can cost out, but the unknown factor that you may help me with is the impact E85 gasoline will have on my engine. I have about 33,000 miles on the motorhome and I generally drive... Read more »
Quick Tips From MotorHome Readers
March 2, 2012
Book Nook I always had a problem with the books we carry in our motorhome. They would fall over, get disoriented, etc. I finally came up with the idea of using common dish drying racks. I just place one in an inside cabinet and fill it full of books instead of dishes. The cost is only $3 and there is... Read more »
Dish Tailgater Makes Satellite TV Portable
Bill and Jenn Gehr
February 16, 2012
In this day and age, we are bombarded with myriad impressive technological advances that make our lives more comfortable on the road. Entertainment is high on most of our lists, with a strong desire to have a decent channel lineup available to watch the TV of our choice, regardless of where we are. Satellite... Read more »
Create Your Own Electrical Repair Kit
Gary Wescott
February 16, 2012
It was a typical hot, humid night in Florida. We had parked on one of those funny arms that runs along the coast, thinking it would be cooler and close to the beach for a nice stroll in the morning. It was so hot and sticky you could drink the air. To move was to sweat. Sitting outside was an open invitation... Read more »
RV Maintenance Essential for the Long Haul
January 4, 2011
After a house, a new motorhome is probably the largest investment most of us will ever make, and it can take many years to pay off. But the good news is the lifetime of a coach is determined mainly by how it is operated, stored and maintained – all things you can control. When operating your motorhome,... Read more »
