1987 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Radiator Issue

[simplysss]

After starting my RV today for the first time in over a year, It started leaking antifreeze at the bottom of the radiator.  Any suggestions? and how hard is it to remove so I can take it to get repairs?

Thanks
Corey

 

[driftless shifter]

Might just be the bottom hose has deteriorated at the radiator nipple.

Bill

 

[simplysss]

Thanks for the info. I am going to look deeper into it tomorrow.  I have searched for radiators on the web just in case and have found some from anywhere from $300 to $1200 dollars.  Wide range.  I was just surprised, I drove it into town no problem then went out a few hours later and started it and it started leaking.  Hoping it is just a hose or something. If not then I will just have to take out and find what it is.

 

[driftless shifter]

I ended up pulling my radiator out the front when I needed one. I had it recored for $800 because it was brass and copper and all the nightmare stories I found online about aftermarket rad's fitting wrong and not having enough core thickness. It can be done with moderate skills, it does seem to be in a black hole. I saved $1200 doing it myself. Seriously consider new water pump and definitely replace belts and hoses while in there.

Bill

 

[V2Neal]

Can you see where it is leaking from?

From a quick web search it looks like $300 would get you an aluminum and plastic replacement. I like metal stuff that is repairable so I'd probably opt for a higher grade unit.

Good Luck!