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    The sweet sound of generator surging

    http://www.onan.com/onan/service/serviceHome.jsp use this to find a service center.
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    The sweet sound of generator surging

    I am for sure not the expert but I would think thats a carb problem. Either in need of a cleaning or adjustment. I was told you can take the fuel mixture screw cap off and turn it 1/2 half turn either way and put the cap back on if you need more adjustment. Make sure too with a multimeter your...
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    31, F, sick of rent...payments on RV instead?

    I would keep in mind that the value of your trailer is going to go down a lot. If you just took the money that you plan to spend and use it as a down on a house no matter what the value, it would give you a sound investment. You can get many home loans for very little money down. Dont worry if...
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    The sweet sound of generator surging

    I wanted to just post a follow up for anyone that has had the same problem. I spoke to an expert yesterday when I purchased all my " tune-up " parts which in the end I did not need except the oil filter and oil, but good to have this stuff laying around. He gave me a few tips. -Turn the fuel...
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    The sweet sound of generator surging

    Thanks guys. Its a Onan 6.5 NHE. It probably has not been used for a year before I got it. I had to actually disconnect the fuel line and put it in a gas can to prime it to start. Now it starts great hooked up to the gas tank on the MOHO but like I said, its surging until I put a big load on it...
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    The sweet sound of generator surging

    I just bought a 89 fleetwood southwind. The generator starts up fine and idles good for a few minutes. After it warms up it starts its surging sound. If I turn on the AC or the microwave it stops surging and everything is fine. I have done some searches on the web and I have come to the...
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    New parts for old RV

    Does anyone have a source for parts for older RV's? I have a Fleetwood southwind and I live in So. Cal. Fleetwood is in riverside and I would think someone purchased all the old stuff? Any suggestions?
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    New to RV, cant wait to camp!

    Thanks! Yea, thats right about the teenage thing. My 10yr old informed me that she was a pre-teen. I told her that she is a toddler and thats as far as it goes! :)
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    New to RV, cant wait to camp!

    Ok, checked the tire codes and it is 0202 so thats jan of 02, I should get another 1 to 1-1/2 years out of them? The weird thing is that I couldl find the code on the rear tires but not the fronts. The front and rears were the same exact brand and in the same condition. Is it possible its tagged...
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    New to RV, cant wait to camp!

    Good info, very clear and to the point, thank you. I am going to check the MFG dates on the tires asap.
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    New to RV, cant wait to camp!

    thanks for the quick replies. I have looked at all the lists on the site. Very good information. I understand that it will be a little crouded, but we love each other so it should be ok. Plus we plan to spend a lot of time outdoors. Our first big trip will be to sequoia and we are in souther...
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    New to RV, cant wait to camp!

    My name is mike and my wife and I are about to purchase our first motorhome. We have a 4yr old and a 10yr old. We are getting a used 89 31' southwind with 70k miles, 20k on the new engine, stabilizing jacks, banks power pack and gear vendors, awnings on all the windows and many new parts inside...
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