chassis

  1. Room4two

    Sunseeker E350 Wandering: Alignment, Tire Pressure, and Suspension Fixes

    MY Forest River Sunseeker 2300 Ford E350 is hard to keep between the lines. WE have only owned it about 5 weeks (250miles) Ok here we go. 2011 E350, 158' WB, 29K, Firestone tires with very few miles, 65lbs in rear, 75lbs front, rear sway bar 1.125 dia. Firestone air bags at 20lbs. Where do I start?
  2. CO

    Diagnosing Rear Vibration and Tire Issues on E450 Sunseeker

    I’ve got a Sunseeker 3050s on a E450 Ford Chassis. Experiencing vibration issues traveling anytime I exceed 70 mph. I just installed new tires all around. I experienced blowouts on the inside rear tires on our last trip. They were new in 2019. Tire rep got rid of my valve extenders thinking...
  3. KN

    Troubleshooting ABS Light and Speed Sensor on 2013 Georgetown 335DS (Ford F53)

    Hi all, and thanks in advance. I have a 2013 Georgetown 335DS, its on the Ford F53 chassis. My ABS Light is on, and i understand that it can be on and pass inspection, but I also plan to flat tow behind my camper and a prefer having ABS while do in it. When i look up the ABS / speed sensor...
  4. BO

    Choosing RV Slides: Reliability, Floorplans, and Off-Grid Considerations

    I have been wanting to get a 32KD (DX3); it's an awesome rig and seems to check all my boxes. Two things make me hesitate: 1) DW prefers something smaller, and 2) the challenges some folks have had with slide mechanisms make me think I should go with a non-slide floorplan. I'm somewhat...
  5. bclemens

    Designing the AWD Sprinter: Project Oberon’s Swiss Army Motorhome

    Years ago, I had a rental account, and the president was an avid RV'er, they took rigs out all the time. B vans, C's, Truck campers. That is where I started taking units out to explore Western Canada. The feedback you get and give is priceless. He had said back then, we are not an RV rental...
  6. johndeerefarmer

    Europa vs Isata 6: Ride, Power, Service, and Off-Grid Capabilities Compared

    Thoughts on a Europa vs Isata 6? Europa is on the Freightliner M2. Has an air ride suspension I believe vs Isata 6's Dynaride + Only 360 HP/800 lb ft and with an 6 speed vs Ford's 330HP/950 lb feet and 10 speed. Freightliner should be easier to find service for but I assume it will cost more...
  7. 321PMWTA

    2019 Berkshire XL 40C: Locating Chassis Fuse Box & Recall Solutions

    Hello, New to the forums with a 2019 Berkshire XL 40C. Did a search but couldn't find an answer. Our running lights and left rear turn signal are not working, but I cannot find the appropriate fuse box. Found one under the driver's seat side and another to the rear, but they did not have...
  8. fuzzball

    Koni EVO Shocks Install on 2021.5 FR3 30DS: Results, Part Numbers, and Tips

    Free camping prior to install at the Tallapoosa GA Safe T Plus facility. Great setup!
  9. DA

    Gas Gauge Says Empty 2003 Adventurer (Workhorse Chassis)

    I have a 2003 adventurer 35ft workhorse w22. The gas gauge says empty and the low fuel message stays on. I did the cluster test and the needle moved from 0 to 50 to 100. I’ve seen comments about testing the wires going to the sending unit and I’m curious if that will require dropping the tank...
  10. JO

    Chassis Batteries Replacement 2011 Itasca Ellipse 42QD

    2011 Itasca Ellipse 42QD - I have 2 Interstate chassis batteries that are now 7 years old and appear to be failing to hold a charge. I'd like tp replace them with the same batteries. I'm not able to see the battery group/ID without removing the hold down, of which I don't have tools to do. I've...
  11. PR

    Chassis Battery Questions 2016 Forza 34T

    2016 Forza 34T Serial # 10L74U291778 I’m scheduled to leave the park tomorrow . The “Chassis Battery” switch will not stay in the ON position. The “Coach Battery” switch is fine. 20Will the coach start tomorrow? I’ve been sitting for about 9 days without a start up. Are my batteries not...
  12. RO

    Does Shore Power charge my dead chassis battery

    Hello everyone My one year old Mercedes battery died on me after 2 months of not using my RV. If I plug into shore power, will the battery get charged and work well again? also, do I need to have the inverter on during the process? or is there a USE/STORE switch somewhere that I need to put...
  13. MO

    Chassis battery disconnect switch doesn't work

    I can’t get any electricity to the ignition. I have a 2013 Itasca ( Winnebago) Sunova 30A. It has two battery disconnect switches just inside the entrance door on the left. One for the house batteries and one for the chassis battery. That panel also has awning switches and compartment light...
  14. JA

    Replacement 2017 Ford F-53 Chassis Oil Filler Cap

    My oil filler cap is missing and I can't seem to find a replacement. It is for a 2017 Ford F-53 chassis with 6.8L V-10. Ford dealers and Ford Truck outlets show a screw on cap or a quarter turn cap only. This won't work on my engine filler tube which is a smooth plastic tube with a flared end...
  15. TO

    Troubleshooting the chassis to house charge solenoid

    I have a 2020 Intent 28Y. The house batteries are not charging while driving. Many suggest that the solenoid is bad. Others suggest that there is a fuse that could be blown. So... I have confirmed that the alternator is charging (14.4v). I have confirmed that the batteries charge from shore...
  16. DB

    Promaster Chassis Solis Pocket transmission issue

    Love my Solis Pocket! Or I did until the transmission fell out! This happened in mid-July. Still not fixed. Here's what I've learned along the way: - The 2021 Promaster 1500 had the transmission replaced at 5k miles. - About 160 miles later is was back in the shop for further work on the...
  17. SO

    Chassis Battery - 2018 Vista32YE

    Odd that the manual dies not point out the (motor starting) battery. Appreciate your assistance to a newbe. Sooeey
  18. TA

    2012 Winnebago shell on a Ford chassis - The Sun Bus

    Hello, My name is Tamara. I am the executive director of a mobile clinic that offers free dermatology screening to the community. Our RV is a 40ft 2012 Winnebago shell on a Ford chassis. We travel to 12 states with our RV. I was looking for a winter skirt when I found this site. Thank you for...
  19. ST

    No 12 volt chassis power! 2014 Itasca Ellipse 42QD

    I have a 2014 Itasca Ellipse 42QD, just had new chassis batteries installed, got home, shut it down, went to start ir up and had no 12v power when I turned the key - nothing! Any thoughts?
  20. SA

    Rear Sumo Spring Installation 2012 Adventurer 37F Help!

    I'm attempting to install my rear Sumos for my 2012 F-53 chassis under a Winnebago Adventurer 37F of the same year. Fronts Sumos were easy. I’ve got the passenger side rear wheels off, and I don't have enough clearance for the top bracket. The rear suspension is entirely hanging. Do I need to...
  21. MO

    12v battery problems 1990 Winnebago Micro Warrior (Toyota chassis)

    We have 1990 mini Winnie micro warrior and having problems with 12 volt battery. The battery is saying it’s charged but since we plugged into the 120 V none of the lights work..only the big items like AC and fridge work…we just had a new converter installed. A relay in the battery compartment...
  22. CL

    1972 Brave Starter/Chassis Battery

    I've asked about this on a number of other forums, but apparently "starter battery" made them immediately jump to "beginner electrician work." The long and short of it is that I salvaged a Winnie from a junkyard, and have been fixing it up for use and habitation. The chassis battery's...
  23. Bzerull

    Where do you go for chassis maintenance 2002 Spirit Class C

    I am not new to RVing, having several trailers previous, but now with a motor home there are a few new challenges. Since my unit is older, 2002, but in excellent condition, I would like to have some maintenance checks done on the chasis, some of which i just cannot do myself. I would like to...
  24. JE

    Workhorse Chassis Service Locations?

    A friend of mine who has a Winnie on a Freightliner chassis told me a place in South Carolina that she took her RV to. It was a combo training/service center for Freightliner and she said her RV got the best service there at very reasonable rates. I was wondering if such a thing existed for...
  25. Bzerull

    Motorhome Model Year vs Chassis Year

    Maybe a lot of you know this, but I did not. When I purchased my motor home about a week ago, I thought I was purchasing a 2001. As it turns out, my ford chasis is a 2001, but the motor home is a 2002. No wonder i was unable to find the right winnebago manuals/diagrams. Now that i have the...

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