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13265
... 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 Conklin
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May 1, 2008
10:58 am
13266
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...
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May 1, 2008
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13267
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...
steadeeeddie
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May 2, 2008
6:03 pm
13268
Found two on Craigslist tonight that might be of interest... 1977 Revcon 29 with the tandem rear axle, $2,500. Out in CA, here's the link:...
Eric Conklin
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May 3, 2008
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13269
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...
clairedehnert
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May 4, 2008
6:35 pm
13270
A&E 8500 for Airstream fits....
revconprince
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May 4, 2008
7:39 pm
13271
Lady, What brand of awning do you have? If it is a ZeeDee like my 1982, they are still in business and have parts. Lyle S....
lyle_47250
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May 5, 2008
1:13 am
13272
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...
Paul Rintoul
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May 5, 2008
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13273
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...
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May 5, 2008
3:57 am
13274
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...
Eric Conklin
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May 5, 2008
4:32 pm
13275
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: ...
ffreeloader
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May 5, 2008
5:39 pm
13276
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...
Claire
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May 5, 2008
10:22 pm
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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:...
Claire
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May 5, 2008
10:23 pm
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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...
Claire
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May 5, 2008
10:47 pm
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... 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...
steadeeeddie
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May 6, 2008
12:17 am
13280
... 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...
Eric Conklin
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May 6, 2008
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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...
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May 6, 2008
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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...
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May 6, 2008
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13283
... Tstat to start opening earlier should help it to start dissipating heat sooner. ... transmission oil cooler. A fan on each should be hugh. ... Marcus, ...
Eric Conklin
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May 7, 2008
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13284
... 180 'stat ... stat ... 175 ... minimum ... opens ... heat, ... the ... it ... problem... ... ========================== Eric-- I tested my new 180* F...
steadeeeddie
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May 7, 2008
5:14 am
13285
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...
Eric Conklin
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May 7, 2008
10:19 am
13286
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...
revconprince
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May 7, 2008
12:57 pm
13287
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...
Manuel
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May 7, 2008
5:47 pm
13288
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...
ffreeloader
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May 7, 2008
10:44 pm
13289
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...
Millerguy1@...
azblueeyd
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May 8, 2008
2:26 am
13290
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...
ffreeloader
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May 8, 2008
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13291
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...
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May 8, 2008
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13292
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...
Eric Conklin
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May 11, 2008
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13293
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...
ffreeloader
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May 11, 2008
1:33 am
13294
Eric at 200 the clutch fan may not have kicked in yet. Did you ever hear it roar? Lyle S....
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May 11, 2008
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