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Recreational Vehicles (RVs)
Popularly known as caravans, motorhomes, camper vans or RVs, recreational vehicles are designed to be a home away from home. They are bus-like vehicles that have the amenities found in a home such as bathroom, bed and television.
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What is the gas mileage for a freight liner RV diesel 33 ft. motorhome.?
Freightliner doesn't make motor homes - they supply the chassis for them through Freightliner Custom Chassis, then they ship them to whichever customers... Winnebago, Fleetwood, and Allegro are among the purchasers of Freightliner chassis for motorhomes.
As far as fuel mileage goes, you can expect between four and eight MPG... a lot of it really depends on your driving habits. These tend to use lower displacement engines than a semi truck, and are typically geared lower, so you'll be turning higher RPMs at speed. Driving 55 MPH and driving 75 MPH will produce two very different fuel mileage results.
How can you fix the speedometer has stopped working on your Ford Transit VH 2003 motor home?
HI Renew the speedo cable
Can you tow a 1996 s10 pickup manual transmission behind a motorhome on a car dolly?
You can tow your s10 pickup on a car dolly. You must back the rear wheels into the wheel supports so that the rear wheels do not rotate while in motion. Position the steering wheel to center position and tow away. I've towed mine across 4 states with no problem.
How do you install awnings on a Bounder Motor Home?
Installing a temporary awning on your bounder motor home is not rocket science. It can be accomplished by the average do it yourselfer as a weekend project. If attention is paid to measurements, leveling and secure fastening, this project will go easily. Expect to have a helper for this installation. Here, we will discuss how to install an awning, the tools needed and the process.
Choosing the Design
The first step is choosing the right awning to meet your needs. Every awning manufactured has a minimum mounting height. It wouldn't hurt to also consult local agencies to determine whether they have rules and regulations for awning installation, either. The choice of color and material would be made now. Budget restraints may mean looking for alternatives to what you have in mind. When everything is determined, proceed with installation.
The Tools Needed
Because installation doesn't require specialized tools, everything to attach an awning can be found in almost any home workshop. These are:
- Tape measure
- Level
- Suitable ladder
- Drill with appropriate drill bits
- Required sockets and ratchet
- Caulking gun and appropriate caulk for the job
- Eye protection
- A helper
- Mounting hardware
Follow manufacturer's manual to determine appropriate drill bits and caulk to use for the installation.
Making the Measurements
Two measurements that are particularly important are finding the center of the door and center of the awning. The next consideration is making sure that the door will fully open when the awning is installed. This is vital because for one, you don't want to restrict door movement, and you want to avoid possible damage to the awning if the door is slammed open. Follow these steps:
- Find exact center of door, and mark it on the wall.
- Find exact center of awning, and mark appropriately. The best method for this is measuring the wire frame.
- Measure up from floor or ground 74" to 84". This measurement will be for the bottom line of the awning.
- With a helper, hold the awning in place referencing measurement marks. Check to see that the door is not constricted in movement.
Installation
Different manufacturers have different installation types. Some use a solid pre-formed mounting bar, others use mounting tabs which the awning forms mount into. We will go with the preformed bar in this installation.
- Put the mounting bar into place, insuring your measurements and mounting points are level. At one end, fasten the mounting bar using appropriate hardware.
- Go to the other end, insure that the mounting bar in level, and fasten this end.
- Fasten other mounting bolts as referenced in the installation manual.
- Caulk the mounting bar around its edges to prevent moisture and insects from getting behind bar.
In this example, the mounting bar and front trim, which the canopy rafters attaches to, are pre-installed to the fabric. This will ease installation significantly. Let's proceed to installing the remaining hardware.
Installing the hardware
This installation will use camel back brackets to attach support arms and outer canopy rafters. Two of the rafters - on edges of canopy - serve as mounting points for the support arms.
- Attach the support arms to the camel back bracket already mounted on the edge canopy rafter at the front of the awning. Be sure to put the head of the bolt on the outside to avoid tearing fabric.
- Repeat on opposite side.
- Attach outer canopy rafters to pre-installed front edge trim. Insure that the canopy supports are oriented on the outside of rafter.
- Attach both outer canopy rafters to top trim.
- Attach center canopy rafter to front trim, and then to top trim.
Final Installation
We're ready to mount the canopy to the house. Follow these steps:
- Attach the 2 remaining camel back brackets to the opposite end of the support arms. These will attach to the house after initial adjustments.
- Mount top trim in channel of the mounting bracket and allow the awning to hang. It will stay locked in the mounting channel.
- Measure accurately down from mounting trim to the point recommended by the manufacturer.
- Mount camel back brackets to the house, insuring that the screws penetrate the sheathing.
- Attach support arms to camel back brackets.
- Using machine screws, lock the back trim to the mounting trim.
If you have followed the instructions correctly, all that will be needed to do after installation is tweaking up level adjustments for uniformity. Quality awnings will have adjustment bolts for this. Simply loosen the lock nut, screw the adjuster in or out to insure the canopy is level, and tighten the lock nut.
An awning offers protection from damaging sun, and adds value to your motor home. Installation is easy. Consider adding some awning to your motor home for the spring retrofit.
What is the year model on your Yamaha 4 wheeler i have serial number AJ20Y-0028772 help?
i have a yamaha big bear 350 ser no. jy44uhw05wao40667 what year model
What re vehicles start with the letter t?
Some manufacturers include Toyota, Thomas Built Buses, and Tata.
Some models include the (Ford) Taurus, (Mercury) Topaz, (Ford) Thunderbird, (Mack) Titan, (Ford) Tempo, (Toyota) Tundra, and (Nissan) Titan. Many models of Kenworth heavy duty trucks also have a "T" nomenclature, e.g., T300, T440, T600, T660, T680, T700, T900, T905, T2000.
Some vehicle types include tow trucks, tugboats, tractor-trailers, tanks, tankettes, trash trucks, etc.
Could be needing a wheel balance , but more than likely you have a dry U joint in the drive shaft, if U joints have been greased recently, u need new U joints
Sorry but a dry U joint causing a steering wheel to vibrate, come on!
Wheels being out of balance, Yes~ Possible bad wheel bearing is another reason as is a bad tire road and so on... Have it checked out by a shop soon! Good luck.
If you are pulling a tow car behind a motor home can you also tow behind the tow car?
in some states yes and in others no. generally if the state has legal "double" tractor trailers such as UPS then you could do it.
What type of towing equipment do we need to tow a Honda Fit automatic behind a class c motor home?
The best way to tow any vehicle behind any motor home is a trailer for so many reasons but two big reasons are, backing up the motor home with the towed vehicle attached and double maintenance on the towed auto plus motor home. Trust me your WAY ahead with the trailer ....
PLUS, you will need a class 3 hitch installed on the back of your motor home.
Can you tow a 1999 Honda crv behind a motorhome?
Yes.
If the vehicle is a manual transmission (stick shift) simply leave the gear shift in neutral and the steering wheel un-locked (so that the front wheels can follow the motorhome through curves and around corners).
If it is an automatic transmission the factory approved method is as follows: Start and warm up the vehicle. Run the transmission lever through all the gears pausing a moment in each one. Return the lever to the "N" (neutral) position and shut the engine off, but leaving the steering wheel un-locked. It is then ready to be hooked up and towed. Repeat this procedure once every 500 miles (or once daily if you drive less than 500). This method leaves enough transmission fluid in the body of the transmission to keep the gears and seals lubricated while being towed.
Can you tow a 1998 Ford Ranger 4WD automatic behind a motor home?
Yes you can, but you need to find out, maybe from your Ford dealer, how to put the transfer case in neutral. With the new electronics, there is a sequence you need to perform to do that!!
What is the purpose of an rpm limiter on a club car and will it run without it?
It protects the engine by preventing it from redlining. It can run without it, but it would not be a recommended thing to do. If yours is still under warranty, it will void the warranty.
What is the top speed of a can am commander 1000 x?
It comes with two different keys. One is the normal key, which limits top speed to 44mph. The second key is the performance key which has no limitation on speed or power. A key is available for purchase and limits top speed to 25 mph for use on work sites.
The first motorhome was displayed at the 1910 World's Fair by the Pierce-Arrow Company. This was called the Pierce-Arrow Landau. Motorhomes are still popular today and Pierce-Arrow is still in business making them.
Can kia sportage be towed behind motor home?
yes if it is two wheel drive and you disconnect the drive shaft. otherwise its big bucks for NEW tranny.The only other way is RV World can put a tranny disconnect on the sportage but again not cheap, but cheaper than new tranny.
look on the title.
Thanks I need to do a VIN verification though and it requires to match the Title to the actual VIN on the vehicle.
Try looking by the inside side door, outside the side door.
It should be there some where if someone hasn't removed it, Your looking for the Vin for the coach itself right? The chassis itself may have a Vin on the left side of the dash under the windshield, possibly~
Hope this helps.
Can a 2003 vw beetle automatic be towed behind a motorhome?
No and I could be wrong on this but if it is a true automatic transmission and not the DSG, you have to disconnect the drive wheels from the transmission like with every other car sold with a automatic.
Why does a Polaris jet ski bog and smoke when you give it gas?
it needs to be leaned out more or try to mix the gas and oil a different way
Type F. Do NOT use Dextron or General Motors type.
Why does your motorhome Ford E350 with a 460 run rough and loses and regains power?
On my 1989 E350 motorhome, I had a weak fuel pump near the fuel filter. I replaced that and the problem went away. The pump in the tank was fine.
What is the freon capacity for 87 Chevy southwind p30 motorhome with a 454?
What is the freon capcity 1992 454 pace arrow motorhome
Where can you get a motor home or camper for cheap or free?
Check Craigslist.org - Free section, also the barter section
Well, you can make use of cars classifieds found online to seek out campers that are sold in your area, compare their values and pricing, and determine which one will fit your budget and your lifestyle. I doubt that you would find anymore camper from auctions or car dealer or private seller, try the scrap yard with that or some friends. The best way to get a cheap camper is to consider all of your options and then determine which unit will give you the best deal. Well, goodluck with your purchase
