Hello from Ocean Shores, WA 2005 Itasca Sunrise

Wayno37 · 10-15-2022, 04:14 PM

found this site when looking for an issue with our "New to us" motorhome. My wife and I just upgraded from our worn out 2002 Itasca Sunrise with 128### miles to a 2005 Itasca Sunrise with 25### miles. First thing I notice is that even though I'm a Ford fan, the 05 is the workhorse with 8.1L GM motor and has more power than the Ford V10. Looking forward to browsing and sharing.

**Eagle5** · 10-15-2022, 11:52 PM

Greetings Wayne & Roxy,
It is good that you have the GM workhorse, as 2005 was the last year Ford was selling the V-10 with the defective spark plug design, where the spark plugs could blow-out of the cylinder head. In looking at your brochure, you have one of the last Class A units made with a Driver's door; an option that should never have been removed. Sounds like a genuine "barn find."
Congratulations, and welcome to the forum.
Eagle5

Wayno37 · 10-16-2022, 01:12 AM

Not sure about getting in and out anymore at 64, its a couple of pretty big steps, but I love having the power window. Nail on the head with the plugs. We had one blow at 92### miles. shop in Livingston Mt "fixed" it for us and 88 miles later what started as a possible new head turned into a new long block. Their fix came loose and scored the cylinder beyond repair.
So far love the new rolling home.

**Eagle5** · 10-16-2022, 10:44 AM

Hi again Wayne,
That's TWO Large Steps for Man,
OR
One Giant Leap for Mankind
I would recommend that you go for the two steps, OK? (ha-ha)
Just for fun, search this web site for "locked out." It is always good to have a backup key, a backup way to get into your motorhome, etc. You have a great rig there; enjoy it!
Thanks, Eagle5

that's one small step for man - one giant leap for mankind