amarine1
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I just picked up a 1990 Coachman Classic 36' w/ John Deer Chassis (and 460 Ford).
I'm starting down the RV road and will be starting local.
The RV isn't perfect (needs A/C recharge for the engine). It also runs hot (250 avg when 70 degrees out, more when hotter). Exhaust also smells like it is running rich. Otherwise, it is in real good shape for an Illinois RV (it stayed in a barn during winters here so the chassis is very clean with no rust).
Look forward to interacting with the RV community at this forum.
It has: FORD 460 Gas engine, Drivers Door, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Electric Step, Onan Generator 463 hours (6.5K), 2 Roof A/C with 1500 BTU heater, Microwave, 4 burner stove, oven, gas/electric 2 door fridge, queen rear bed, side aisle,lots of storage, heated basement compartments, 10 gallon electric/gas water heater, side murals, rear hitch, recent brakes, exhaust, added insulation in basement to allow cold weather operation, wireless doorbell, exterior light on photocell, new Sony AM/FM CD/IPOD mp3 stereo, 3 new batteries in the past month. LP tank 3/4 full, 90 gallon fuel tank. Recent Oil change for engine and generator. Everything works except for the front (non-roof) A/C needs a recharge.
Needs:
I have every manual that came with the RV in a nice bag. Unfortunately, the original RV dealer put an '89 Coachman manual in instead of a '90. SO I can't figure out all of the water connections and other incidental info ((the labeling is gone on the basement doors).
Also, the heads, engine, and tranny had work done at 48,000 miles in 2002. The running hot part, possible thermostat issue? Or sending unit misreporting the temp (as the engine doesn't seem to be running that hot).
Also, there is a PSI guage in the dash on the right drivers side that doesn't seem to be working. Is this tied to ta air brake assist?
I look forward to any responses.
I'm starting down the RV road and will be starting local.
The RV isn't perfect (needs A/C recharge for the engine). It also runs hot (250 avg when 70 degrees out, more when hotter). Exhaust also smells like it is running rich. Otherwise, it is in real good shape for an Illinois RV (it stayed in a barn during winters here so the chassis is very clean with no rust).
Look forward to interacting with the RV community at this forum.
It has: FORD 460 Gas engine, Drivers Door, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Electric Step, Onan Generator 463 hours (6.5K), 2 Roof A/C with 1500 BTU heater, Microwave, 4 burner stove, oven, gas/electric 2 door fridge, queen rear bed, side aisle,lots of storage, heated basement compartments, 10 gallon electric/gas water heater, side murals, rear hitch, recent brakes, exhaust, added insulation in basement to allow cold weather operation, wireless doorbell, exterior light on photocell, new Sony AM/FM CD/IPOD mp3 stereo, 3 new batteries in the past month. LP tank 3/4 full, 90 gallon fuel tank. Recent Oil change for engine and generator. Everything works except for the front (non-roof) A/C needs a recharge.
Needs:
I have every manual that came with the RV in a nice bag. Unfortunately, the original RV dealer put an '89 Coachman manual in instead of a '90. SO I can't figure out all of the water connections and other incidental info ((the labeling is gone on the basement doors).
Also, the heads, engine, and tranny had work done at 48,000 miles in 2002. The running hot part, possible thermostat issue? Or sending unit misreporting the temp (as the engine doesn't seem to be running that hot).
Also, there is a PSI guage in the dash on the right drivers side that doesn't seem to be working. Is this tied to ta air brake assist?
I look forward to any responses.