... added a fan and a monkey switch. Now, monkey behind the wheel can turn on switch and watch tranny temp drop 10 degrees, which monkey does prior to climbing...
Eric: Being a simple minded engineer, I like problems explained simply! Is your tranny oil going through the engine radiator via the tranny oil ports? Do you...
Yep-- You guys are right on..Doc was right on, too. I miss him. There's one thing I'd like to mention about the in-the-radiator transmission coolers: Coolant...
Hello, I inherited a 1978 30' slantnose Revcon from my dad. It is in very good shape other than it still is outfitted in the original orange coloring (not my...
After many years of enjoyment, we have sadly decided that we need to sell our Revcon. We need more room and are moving to a trailer. If you are interested in...
Claire: Welcome to the group. I have found this forum to be an incredible wealth of information. (as you may have found!) From what I have learned, you may...
I changed my thermostat this weekend to a 160 degree fail-safe, ordered a fan for the tranny/oil coolers (got a 12" Mr. Gasket for $15 on EBAY) and changed out...
The before and after are clear. 10mpg with the AC on; sometimes 9+. Remove the belt. Use '260' air conditioning. Result: 12.2mpg; same terrain. Conditions: ...
This one and the one my dad had before which was a flat nosed revcon. I
love it ... It rides and drives beautifully and my dad took great care or it Thank you...
Actually I have no awning as of yet. I was told that the arms are the
difficult parts to get so I was looking for them first. ANy suggestions??? ... From:...
Thanks, I have search all venues on line looking for a model made for an
airstream but have been unsuccessful. Do you have knowledge of where I
could contact...
... ordered ... EBAY) ... coolers ... to ... get ... I'll ... the ... before ... on ... Eric-- The 160* F. t-stat you put in is TOO cold...more cool is NOT...
... Eddie, Think we're forgetting something here. The coach is running higher temperatures on its own regardless of what T-stat goes in. When I installed the...
Wow: A two Revcon Family! If you have the "Slant Mobile", then you have the best of both worlds re drive train and model. But, I do like mine! ... From: Claire...
Eric: The clips are an interesting feature. My thoughts are along your lines. Your rig runs hot. Getting the Tstat to start opening earlier should help it to...
... Tstat to start opening earlier should help it to start dissipating heat sooner. ... transmission oil cooler. A fan on each should be hugh. ... Marcus, ...
... 180 'stat ... stat ... 175 ... minimum ... opens ... heat, ... the ... it ... problem... ... ========================== Eric-- I tested my new 180* F...
The gauge could be a little on the high side, the temp gauge sender is in the water jacket on top of the motor so it could read a little warmer there. I'll do...
I wouldn't be so sure. My temp for the dash is in the same place. It reads much lower and hardly moves. The one in the manifold read much hotter and moves all...
Girard awnings have NO arms, mount on any shape coach, http://www.girardrvawnings.com/product_categories/automatic_rv_patio_awn ings.php Also Fiamma, their...
I shaved a rear tire.... by running over a piece of tread that lodged itself in the rear wheel well of my RV. The 30 year old bias-ply spare was still up, and...
In a message dated 5/7/2008 3:45:12 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, ffreeloader@... writes: I shaved a rear tire.... by running over a piece of tread...
Dennis, I've seen those.... but wondered about the weight; BFG ATV tires are load range D, and I think mine's heavy enough to warrant load range D-- the 12,500...
true....i haven;t ran into any problems ..you have tandom...they prolly would hold up having 4 in the rear.....the only other tires i have found for teh rear...
OK, today I ran a little test. It was middle 90's today here in Florida and I ran a early evening stress test on the cooling system, ambient about 86 degrees...
No, not a tandem rear axle; single rear axle. If the GVW is 12,500 wet, then the tires need to be load range E (over 2900/tire) to suit the max load. On the...