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This page last updated January 31, 2009 containing letters emailed to Pete from October 28, 2008 through January 19, 2009.
Where is the fuse located for the radio and cigar lighter on my 1995 Winnebago Adventurer, Chevy chassis with 454 engine?
Dear Vern,
In the fuse panel under the dash, by the driver's left foot.
Winnebago does a good job of covering the fuse panels with decorative carpet covers.
How do I remove the front brake calipers to service the wheel bearings on a 1992 Ford F53 chassis motor home?
Dear Ted,
Remove the knock out pins and lift the calipers off.
If you're not aware of how to remove the calipers I would highly recommend having a technician do your wheel bearings for safety reasons.
2000 Pace Arrow with 2 tips. We have a water leak in the supply line going to the water heater. Repairing the line is not problem, but how do we get access to the space behind the water heater?
Dear Teresa,
Look down below and behind the water heater. Fleetwood does a good job of building access panels.
I have a 2004 Sportscoach Elite by Freightliner. The dash power switch that powers the cockpit will not stay on. You can hold it on and start the engine if you hold it, but as soon as you let off of the switch, the engine dies and the cockpit power goes out. All other functions seem to work properly, battery voltage, generator, alternator, etc.
Any ideas?
Dear David,
Sounds like a defective solenoid on the chassis not locking in when you release the switch.
You may want a technician to check it out to make sure they get the right solenoid.
You may be able to pin point the solenoid by triggering the switch and listening to it engage and disengage until you locate it and test it.
I have a 1991 Fleetwood Southwind and I would like to know where can I find the brake fluid system to check and refill my brake fluid?
Dear Dan,
Left front (driver's side), wheel well at the master cylinder. If there is a metal heat shield along the frame rail covering the engine there will be a square hole cut in the shield, just above the reservoir so you can access the cap and fill the reservoir.
I have a 1999 National RV, 36'. The fresh water tank has exploded. How can I get to it for replacement?
You can hardly see it through the storage compartment. Can I get at it through the top?
Also, the company is out of business so where can I get a replacement?
Dear Dan,
You can order the tank from any RV parts source. You will just have to dig into it to find the best way to replace the tank (every model is different).
I have just purchased a 1993 Fleetwood Tioga 23D / Ford 460. The brake lights and turn signals just quit working. Is there a relay or another fuse link that supports these systems that you are aware of?
The emergency flashers are not working also; I do not know if they worked or not before the failure of the brakes and signals.
The fuses are OK, The running lights are OK, The back up lights are OK.
Dear Ron,
You should have fuses in the fuse panel under the dash and also in the fuse panel under the hood for turn signals and brake lights.
Look at your owner's manual (Ford) to identify the fuse location and relays.
I have a 1999 Holiday Rambler 35ft. On a recent trip, the house batteries discharged while the RV sat idle. When I started the generator it would not output 120VAC and the motor alternator would not charge the house batteries.
After connecting to shore power and charging the batteries everything worked OK. Is it possible that the generator requires 12VDC to output 120VAC and that the motor would not charge the house because of the low charge on the batteries?
Dear Mike,
Yes, partially. The generator does need the 12 volt input but that should have been there is there was enough 12 volts to crank the generator.
You might check your battery isolator to see if it's working correctly. Possibly you're getting to charge to the house batteries from the alternator.
If the chassis battery had a low charge also the isolator may not have kicked in to charge the coach batteries.
I have a 1999 Fleetwood Tioga, I have a problem with the house current, 120V, I can not get power to the 120V outlets except one over the kitchen sink, microwave and air conditioner work fine.
My question is, does this RV have a circuit breaker or fuse box for the 120V house current? And if so, where?
This happened do to an over load shutting down my fuse circuit from my home. This happened last year, but the power to the outlets on the RV came back after a few hours.
Dear Phil,
Yes, you have a circuit breaker box inside the motor home next to the 12 volt fuse panel with the power converter.
Also, check your GFI circuit in the bathroom.
I have an '06 National Tropical and in the water fill area there is a few wires 2 black red white w/b w/r,it has been damaged in this area when purchased. I purchased it this way the control panel inside has no power to water level pump water heater. When I add power to the red wire in the water fill compartment I get power at the control panel but when I try the pump, a breaker pops. The other side of the pump switch seems to be grounded. Please help where could this cluster of wire go. Any diagrams available I know they are out of business.
Dear Ty,
Sounds like you need to repair the wires, replace the blown fuses in the fuse panel and check the water pump relay. You might also want to test the pump to make sure it's okay.
I have a 1993 34' Bounder with a Chevy 454 engine.
The engine starts and runs fine but kinda sounds like it's putting. It runs down the road okay but looses power when climbing a hill. The engine does not die it just looses all power and dropping gears does not help.
Any ideas where to start troubleshooting this issue? I have replaced the plugs and wires and this does not seem to help.
Someone had mentioned that maybe a plugged cat could be the issue. Does that sound feasible to you?
Dear James,
I would test fuel pressure and add some Amsoil PI to the fuel tank to clean the fuel system.
I have a 1995 Bounder on a 1994 Ford 450 chassis with a 460 and 23K miles. When it is hot outside 80 degrees or better the engine will sputter from a dead stop. Highway speed and idling is fine, but the engine will sputter and back fire through the air box when accelerating. I need to fan the throttle to get it back up to speed. A complete tune up was completed.
Dear Steve,
Try scanning the computer and looking for trouble codes. You might try some Amsoil PI in the fuel to clean the fuel system; and you might try cleaning the throttle plate.
Info on HR 1995 Endeavor 30 with 1994 Ford chassis. What is the chassis code "f"?
Also, seems to be a lot of work with steering wheel driving Interstate speeds. Has 30K miles all suspension parts tight.
Is it too light in front end causing this? Would rear air bags help this? What would be recommended?
Dear Brian,
It's a F-53 chassis.
I would start with new shocks. It's low mileage, but thirteen years of age on shocks that were inferior to begin with, so the new Koni shocks are just maintenance and will be very beneficial.
Then I would look at the Rollgard or a auxiliary sway bar for rear or both and the Davis Trac Bar for the front.
We just purchased a 1993 Winnebago 27 ft Class A Brave and went on our first trip to Florida. The RV did great but when we run the fresh water pump to use the interior water tank, a leak of water occurs from under the bottom of the RV (exterior). I crawled under and it appears to come from the drain pipe leading to the water tank are and the ring type drain valve (?). The water pressure works and is minimum from the faucet. Is this right?
This is our first RV so we are newbies.
Also, the cruise control/intermittent wipers (Chevy 454) stopped working and the mechanic said that it was more expensive to fix it than to replace it with a cruise control kit (?). Is this something that an owner can do?
We would appreciate any advice regarding these minor problems. We are definitely looking forward to fixing up and going RV'ing this spring/summer.
Dear Brad and Andrea,
Sounds like you do have a drain valve open. It's usually inside close to the drain pipe going through the floor that you are seeing from below.
I would get a second opinion on the cruise control.
Depends a lot on if it's a Ford, Chevy or an after market cruise control already installed on the unit.
I have a 2001 Safari Trek 28 foot motor home on a P-32 Workhorse motor home chassis with an 8.1 liter Vortec engine. The gas cap is missing and I do not know how to get another one. I spent several hours online with no success.
Can you point me in the right direction?
Dear Bobby,
Go to your local parts store and match it up. There should be nothing special about it.
What can you do to repair a leak on a 1996 Winnebago MiniWini roof around the air conditioner?
Dear Thomas,
Depends on the problem. It could be as simple as tightening down the A/C unit or replacing the gasket.
Trouble shoot it and find out what the problem is first.
We have a 1998 Winnebago Chieftain that uses an Intellitec PowerLine EMS(energy management system). It functions properly, except that on occasion the load meter reads" 0" when in fact there is amperage being drawn.
We can "jolt" it back to a proper reading by putting a heavy load on it, e. g., turn on the A/C and microwave at the same time. I've read the installation, service, and operator manuals and can't seem to find anything about this. Any ideas?
Dear Julie,
Sounds like a minor problem with the panel. You could probably pull the panel and have it repaired before it fails.
We have a 2000 Winnebago Journey 36G. When parked, we put the transmission into neutral and pull the park brake. The brake responds, but the dash brake light will not come on and we are unable to use our slide out or lower our levelers.
After "playing" with it for up to 30 minutes, the light will come on and we are able to proceed. This also happens intermittently when we get ready to leave.
What should we be looking for to fix this?
Dear Charles,
Park brake warning light switch.
We have a 2004 Country Coach Intrigue. Our interior step well cover won't retract. It comes out just fine, but won't go back in. Can you help?
Dear Liz,
Check the air switch. Most of these are air activated; sounds like the switch isn't activating the air solenoid.
We have a 1997 Winnebago Adventurer with full basement and we will be storing it at my country place. I want to know if there is any way to keep mice and chipmunks out without using poisons. Should I put in a cement pad or cover the ground? Is there an electronic device that will keep them out? I always empty all food when storing the RV but I don't think that will be enough.
Dear Wayne,
Charcoal in baskets, moth balls in plastic containers with holes in the lid. See our FAQs page for other "critter" tips at.
I need to know how the three batteries are connected on a 1990 Pace Arrow 30E.
Dear Dale,
Coach accessories to the coach batteries; chassis accessories to the cranking battery.
You will have to trace the leads out to the battery disconnect solenoids to determine which ones are chassis and which ones are coach.
I have purchased a 1998/99 National dolphin RV and I do not know where the hydraulic fluid reservoir tank is.
Our hydraulic jack panel always reads, "jacks are down" although they are completely up. In the owner's guidebook it states this problem is caused by low hydraulic fluid, but does not show where the reservoir is. It only states to consult the owner's manual, which of course I do not have.
Please help if you can by telling me where the hydraulic fuel reservoir is. If an owner's manual is available for purchase please advise.
Dear John,
Usually National put the reservoir in the front, behind the grill on the passenger side, below or in front of the dash A/C and heating unit.
You should see a group of wires and hydraulic hoses going into a valve with a large tank attached to it. That will be your jack hydraulic reservoir.
I have a 1989 E-350 Chassis/Jamboree motor home with a Ford 460 fuel injection system. Started and ran 30 days ago, now fuel pump is not running. Is and where would there be a fuse or circuit breaker for the pump?
Also, looking for a fuel pump relay. Can not find the location. A repair service stated the location but it's not there.
Dear Jeff,
Look on the radiator support behind the battery or on the driver's side next to the horns for the fuel pump relay.
2008 Winnebago Access - Slide out is stuck in 'out' position. The 'in' light indicator is on. Battery is fully charged.
Tried inserting a toothpick in the center 'service button' to override automatic and manually slide in by pushing both 'in' and 'out' buttons but nothing happens. Don't want to risk damaging by using hand crank.
Dear Kellie,
I would suggest calling Winnebago's customer service before possibly damaging the control panel.
I have a Damon 1995 with a 454. The alternator seems fine, chassis battery and voltage does not charge, shows in red 9V all the time. What else besides the alternator is in the charge CKT?
Dear Ray,
Battery isolator. Also, check the gauge fuse in the chassis fuse panel.
When I go to fill up my 1998 Winnebago Chieftain 454 with gas the nozzle keeps cutting off. I was wondering if there might be a vent pipe stopped up?
Dear Greg,
It could be the vent line or the fuel filler hose sagging; or it could be an issue with the roll over valve in the filler tube.
I own a 1997 Four Winds Infinity class A motor home, VIN # 3FCMF53G2VJA12310. The hose that connects the gas tank to the breather line has disintegrated. I can not completely fill the gas tank now because the fuel leaks out. It needs to be replaced.
I have contacted the Four Winds parts dept. concerning the problem. They stated that the part I require is a 5/16 inch hose and is no longer available. The hoses made now are 1/2 inch. Please help me find a resolution to this problem.
Dear Jordan,
Get your yellow pages out and look under "hoses"; you should find a company in the San Jose area that sells the silicone hose for your vent tube.
As a temporary fix you can use 5/16" fuel line from a NAPA store.
I have a 1991 Bounder. My front heater and A/C blower motor stop working. I'm wondering if there is a replacement motor for it other than the Fleetwood brand which is very pricey.
Another thing I need is a wiring diagram for the batteries. I replaced the accessory batteries on the RV and now I'm having problems starting it. I have to push the accessory starter button while holding key on start position and my lighter won't work unless the engine is running. Hope you can help.
Dear Lorenzo,
You should be able to match the blower up at your local NAPA store.
Sorry, as stated on our FAQs page I don't have a magic wand to wave for diagrams.
Sounds like you left a cable off the chassis battery or have the chassis positive battery cable on the coach batteries.
I just bought a 1995 34' Newmar Dutch Star, single slide, center bath, center kitchen, sitting on a Spartan chassis (intermediate, spring hung, side radiator, 230hp Cummins, 8 x 19.5 12pr tires (new), 20k rating, unit sits level side to side and front and rear).
I have had motor homes before (P30 with and without tag axle), and this is the worst handling rig I've driven.
The motor home fights hard corners, rocks side to side in the wind and trucks passing, steering slow to respond. The shocks are Bilstein (new), it has no stabilizer bar, or track link, front or rear. I think this might help but I can't find anything for this older chassis (it has 45k miles on it), any other suggestions?
Dear Mike,
You can purchase sway bars for it, front and rear.
Firestone makes air spring helper kits but they are tricky to install and not interfere with the brake lines.
We can drop ship on the sway bars and possibly new shocks. I would start with the rear sway bar first. Toll free number to my shop is 888-471-9291
I have a 1991 Allegro. At start up the engine races extremely fast. Once the engine is warm, everything fine. Is there anything we can do?
Dear Angela,
Carbureted or fuel injected?
On the carb you can adjust the fast idle.
On fuel injected engines I would try a fuel additive in the tank first before doing anything else.
I just took my first trip in a 2001 Winnebago Adventurer. I was surprised in how much body roll there was and how harsh the ride was on uneven road surfaces. I was almost always on Interstate highways.
Would installing a air suspension system make a difference?
Dear Tim,
I think you would be better off with sway bars and shocks updated, depending on what chassis you have. I am guessing you have a Workhorse chassis.
I have a 1991 Airex by Rexhall. It just recently started having an electrical problem. Today, when we took it out for a drive, it began to sputter. The gauges, including speedometer would turn on and off. One time, it completely stalled out and died. No lights, signals, or power.
There is a wire harness I found that runs along the driver side of the air filter. After a couple minutes, turned the key and we got power. The battery has a full charge, and the alternator is working. So, I've heard that the P30 chasis with a Chevy 454 engine has had electrical problems. Any idea what this could be or where to look?
I'm not sure if it started back up from wiggling a wire or if something finally clicked. We are really trying to avoid taking it to a shop and having them do the guess work. Any help is appreciated. This is our first RV and are learning new things about it all the time.
Dear Stephen,
I would check the back of the ignition switch and check the wires going to the starter; and look around for any wires being too close to the exhaust and over heating.
Where is the fuse panel box located for a 1994 Fleetwood Flair?
I have the box located under the hood and for the appliances, but not for the headlights, wipers, etc.
The side marker lights on left side don't work and the generator isn't starting, no spark, when previously they did, no previous issues.
Need to locate the fuse panel to see if fuses are burned out. Can you point me in the right direction?
Dear Allen,
The fuse panel should be under the dash on the driver's side but it doesn't sound like an issue with fuses.
There is only one fuse for all of the marker lights, and the generator should not be on a chassis fuse.
Where is the chassis fuse block located in a 1997 Bounder?
Dear Joni,
Try looking and see if the dash cover with the instrument panel won't lift up and expose the fuse box.
I own a 1994 Fleetwood Flair. I was changing light bulbs in the bedroom, 12 volt system. I apparently shorted the wires because the back half of the coach is dead (just 12 volt). TV and 110 outlets are fine. I found 2- 12 volt fuse blocks, one by battery on fire wall, one under the dash, both are good. The 12 volt system works up to the bath. Bath and bed are out. Any ideas?
Dear Big Al,
Find your power converter and see if you have a 12 volt fuse panel there that controls the coach side of the 12 volt system.
I own a 1993 Fleetwood Flair with a 7.4L TBI V-8 (Vin N) I am losing power under load and the exhaust manifolds and "Y" pipe are turning cherry red. I'm not really sure what's wrong with it but I plan to change the fuel pump.
Is there any easy way to get to the fuel pump without having to drop the gas tank? Do you have any other ideas as to what I should be checking to solve the problem?
Dear Bob,
I would be looking for vacuum leaks and air management system not working, causing it to run lean.
1990 Flair. It started three months ago, now nothing; no sound from side rail fuel pump. Inertia switch is set, okay on steering column.
Is there a fuel pump relay or fuse?
I over cranked it and fried the starter; replaced it, now it cranks, has spark but no fuel. Any ideas?
Dear Bob,
Yes, you have a fuse in the fuse panel and a fuel pump relay also.
How do I add gear oil to the front axle of a 2004 Winnebago Adventurer with a Workhorse chassis?
Each front axle has a clear window with a circle on it where you can see the gear oil lubricant.
Dear Robert,
There should be a rubber cap in the center of the window that pops out to add oil; or a hex head plug in the side of the cover you can remove to add the oil.
Trailer hitch was shorted out and now 2005 Fleetwood Fiesta 31 does not have brake lights, right turn signal, and cruise control.
Checked fuse block inside coach, found running light fuse and replaced it. We have running lights. Found maxi fuse box under hood but cannot figure out how to open the box without ripping it open. Cover opens 1/4 way and hinge binds after that.
Why does left turn blinker work and not the right? Both front indicators work. Where do I find the brake light fuse?
Do you have any suggestions?
Dear Sherwood Family,
You should have a brake light fuse under the hood with the maxi-fuses. You should also have a brake light fuse in the fuse box inside.
Sometimes a short in turn signal switch can knock out the brake light on the right side.
My 1997 Fleetwood Flair will shut down sometimes while I am driving, can the generator automatic shut off have anything to do with this?
I have noticed it usually happens while driving downhill even though my tank has more than a 1/4 of a tank it has also happened with a tank 3/4 full; it has happened to me five times and one time going flat on the road, usually at low speeds 30-40 miles per hour.
My Flair only has 26,000 miles.
Dear Armando,
The generator shut off should have nothing to do with it.
Sounds like maybe the idle stepper is not kicking in. Try adding a good fuel treatment to clean the fuel system.
What is the proper schematic or way to hookup a 12 volt battery and two auxiliary batteries in a 1995 Southwind motor home?
Dear Mike,
I have no schematics (see our FAQs page).
And, you never know what's been added in thirteen years. So, it's going to be "proceed with caution" and trace out the cables and use an ohm's meter to see where they go.
We have a 2007 Gulfstream BT Cruiser diesel on Ford E450.
What would you suggest to stabilize the suspension/sway?
Previously had a Winnebago and added iPd independent suspension which helped somewhat.
We travel on highway and then to back country - oil field - switchback roads. Sometimes towing a trailer.
Dear Diane,
The iPd sway bars and Roll Gard for the rear springs; and I like the Koni shock absorbers.
We can help you with parts if you need them. Call my shop toll free: 888-471-9291. I will be attending the RVIA annual show in Louisville, KY December 1st through 4th.
I just picked up a cherry 1990 Safari XLT with a 460 in a JD chassis. I'm a master auto mechanic but don't know squat about RV layouts. I need to know where the master switch is for the gas generator so I can start the thing (no juice but the bats are hot), and the step is dead as well.
Can you tell me where the main switch is for that too? I know where the fuse box is and the breaker box for the 110 stuff, but there's nothing at either point.
Hint: No power to the electric fuel pump either, though I can hot wire the pump and the motor runs fine. All these symptoms point to a master cutoff somewhere, but I'll be a fried armadillo if I can find it.
Dear Vic,
The battery disconnect switches were normally over the entry door or they sometimes used rocker switches in the middle of the dash.
You should have two 12-volt disconnect solenoids and a fuse panel out front behind the grill.
I hooked up 2 new 6 volt batteries in a 1999 Bounder with generator.
Red lead to pos # 1 battery, jumper bat # 1 - to pos. on bat # 2, generator pos to bat # 1 positive.
After three or four days the system is dead will not start the motor home at all.
Dear Buck,
Sounds like you connected the coach batteries to the chassis battery.
The two six volts should not be tied into the engine cranking battery.
1990 460 CI Fleetwood Class C - 74K miles - After 1 hour on the road, it lost all power. Stopped for 15 minutes, then runs fine again for a few miles then starts over again with no power.
New fuel pump and filter and ignition module.
Dear Mel,
Check the fuel pump relay, usually mounted on the radiator support near the horns or battery.
1990 460 CI Fleetwood Class C - 74K miles - After 1 hour on the road, it lost all power. Stopped for 15 minutes, then runs fine again for a few miles then starts over again with no power.
New fuel pump and filter and ignition module.
Dear Mel,
Check the fuel pump relay, usually mounted on the radiator support near the horns or battery.
I have a 99 Fleetwood Bounder V-10 with the Ford chassis. All of a sudden my backup camera stopped working. I have a manual for the camera and I've checked the little 3 amp fuse attached to the back of the monitor, but there is nothing in the vehicle manual for where the power is hooked up or another fuse.
Dear Greg,
All I can say is get a test light and see if you have power first. Then trace the wire back to where it's connected.
Fleetwood normally uses a circuit board under the hood with fuses on it.
I have a 38 foot Windsport with a Workhorse chassis and Chevy power plant. After hooking up to 50 amp shore power the interior lights will burn bright and then go dim continuously.
It sounds as though I get a clicking noise from under the bed when the lighting goes from bright to dim. Do you have any ideas?
Dear Jim,
Check the power converter and battery disconnect. Sounds like a relay clicking from your description, could be a loose wire.
We have a 1996 Winnebago Itasca. The other day we took it for a drive, stopped for coffee. When we were ready to leave, it would not start, and the gear shift would not move. It was making a clicking noise like it needed starter or battery, we replaced both but still would not start nor gear shift would not move.
We connected booster cable directly to the starter and got it started to drive home, but the gear shift was also impossible to move.
Can you tell me what's wrong with this?
Dear Paul,
Sounds like a bad battery or ignition wire connection, shutting down the crank mode and the brake light signal.
The shift is electronic and if it doesn't sense a brake light signal it locks the shifter if the key is on in park and there is no brake light signal.
I have a 1993 motor home on a F53 chassis and a 7.5L 460 engine. Just purchased this unit and have had problems with power loss after driving for a few miles. It acts like vapor lock and will hardly pull a hill. It idles normal and revving the engine is normal. Have replaced fuel pump, fuel filter, ignition module, catalytic converter and muffler. Ford dealers can't find the problem. Has anyone else had this problem with the F53?
Dear Tom,
Check the fuel pressure regulator.
I have a 1994 Fleetwood Southwind 33ft Class A. I'm trying to locate the black water interior vent. I was told to look for a 1 1/2" diameter black screw on cap located in an interior cabinet but I can't locate it. I'm not referring to the roof vent but the interior vent.
Problem I'm having, an occasional smell inside the cab.
Dear Jay,
Locate the two stock vents on the roof and follow them straight down. If it has a washer/dryer, it might be in that compartment.
I have a 2000 model Ford F53 on my RV. It has a problem with the spark plug holes, not having enough threading. What can be done in regard to this, and are there any after market remedies?
Dear Ron,
I know Ford had some problems with spark plugs blowing out of some of the early V-10's. I have never had to deal with it, so I don't know if there is an after market helicoil available to correct it. You might talk with Ford parts and with NAPA.
I am looking for the location of the flasher relay in a 1998 Seaview with Ford chassis. I have no brake lights and flashers or directional lights.
Dear Thomas,
Check your fuse panel; should be one under the dash and one under the hood.
National sometimes liked to put fuse panels in the rear of a storage compartment.
My father in-law has a 1998 Ford Holiday Rambler with a 400 cu. engine. He started it up and parked it approximately 50 feet away from the original spot. Then moved it back a few hours later and changed the engine battery. He went to start it and the motor turns over but will not start. Is there some switch that may have tripped?
Dear Carl,
He needs to check and see if he is getting fuel and spark.
I can't think of any tripped switches. He might check ignition and fuel related fuses.
I have a 1998 Bounder motor home with a Ford motor. Our high beam headlights work and so do our running lights but the regular head lights don't turn on. I have already checked the fuse and it is fine.
How do I check if the headlight switch is working and how do I replace if that is malfunctioning? Do you have any ideas?
Dear Andrew,
I would check the dimmer switch. Look at your Ford owner's manual to see if they are using a head lamp relay.
I have a 1996 Bounder 34J and I was standing in it while the generator was running and I noticed the lights flicker and now my lights are dim and the generator won't turn over, just clicks.
I checked the voltage at the lights in the camper and only get about 3-4 volts, can you shed any light on this problem?
Dear Randy,
Sounds like your power converter isn't working and your batteries went dead. Check your voltage at the coach batteries, check the connections and possibly the battery disconnect solenoid, if the battery voltage is good.
I just bought a 1997 Fleetwood Flair, it has a new 2001 454 Chevy engine with 3,000 miles on it. I bought it and drove it from Indiana to Philadelphia. Up hills and when I put the pedal down it would sputter/backfire. Not what I expected. I bought it "as is". Would like to fix it myself. How do I go about solving the problem?
Dear Rich,
First, figure out if it's a fuel starvation problem or an ignition problem.
I would look at plugs and plug wires and fuel filter first.
I just purchased a 1992 33' Fleetwood Southwind with Ford chassis, got it home and it is leaking out coolant. What is the best way to remove the radiator to have it repaired? Do you take it out the front or take it out from underneath?
Dear Paul,
It's hard to say without seeing it. I question if it's a Ford or Oshkosh chassis. That could have been the first year of production for the F-53 chassis.
If you can remove the grill, it will probably be the easiest to take it out the front.
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