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Forum: General RV Questions 03-03-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,190
Posted By Generator Jim
Central Vac

Flex line may catch lint and pet hair inside the hose and eventually clog. Please clamp it rather than glue.
Forum: Cruiser 11-22-2016, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,923
Posted By Generator Jim
We had a 38 ft, 4 slide fiver and the slide out...

We had a 38 ft, 4 slide fiver and the slide out floors started coming loose due to water infiltration at the end grain. To fix would have cost $5,000. per slide due to floor having to be in one...
Forum: Cruiser 11-10-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,925
Posted By Generator Jim
Just had our factory tour last month. The crew...

Just had our factory tour last month. The crew has a variable quota of units to finish that day. They had 7 units to finish the day we were there. Once the quota was met, they all went home. They...
Forum: General RV Questions 11-03-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,537
Posted By Generator Jim
Oil lubricated wheel bearings??

I've seen 90 sae oil lubricated wheel bearings on medium and large trucks and large trailers. Does anybody make a oil lubed wheel bearing for 4000-7000 lb axles?? How about a conversion kit?

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Forum: General RV Questions 10-14-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,765
Posted By Generator Jim
For those worried about my sewer dumping; My...

For those worried about my sewer dumping; My septic tank is in the middle of my "Y" shaped driveway. The county said it was going there or nowhere. My garage is consequently 26 feet wide by 28 feet...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-13-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,513
Posted By Generator Jim
I used 1/8" clear Lexan plastic sheeting in the...

I used 1/8" clear Lexan plastic sheeting in the bathroom and around the kitchen stove. Cut it to fit and then heated and bent it 90 degrees over a 1X4. Held in place with mirror clips. Easy to...
Forum: General RV Questions 10-13-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,765
Posted By Generator Jim
This is why mine is parked in my driveway. It is...

This is why mine is parked in my driveway. It is hooked up to elec, water and has a macerator on the drain. Only drawback is -- the kids (53 and 52) bring their kids and grandkids to use mom and dads...
Forum: Cruiser 10-11-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,691
Posted By Generator Jim
Just got home from northern Indiana and a Cruiser...

Just got home from northern Indiana and a Cruiser factor tour at Topeka. Read this post and checked our 305sk 2014 that was purchased in February. We'll be going to the dealer in the next week or so...
Forum: General RV Questions 10-05-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,298
Posted By Generator Jim
We had a factory tour about 2 weeks ago by the...

We had a factory tour about 2 weeks ago by the crew supervisor. They are building a very large service bldg. just to the East of the cruiser factory. Slated to be opened in the next six months.
...
Forum: Cruiser 06-15-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,898
Posted By Generator Jim
We had the two overstuffed leather recliners...

We had the two overstuffed leather recliners removed from the coach when we bought it. If placed at the rear of the coach, the left hand recliner removed the trim from the slide room every time it...
Forum: Cruiser 06-08-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,234
Posted By Generator Jim
Hi All: Finally got the 3.6 propane ONAN and...

Hi All:
Finally got the 3.6 propane ONAN and the 50 amp transfer switch installed and operating. The system ran the Coleman Mach 13.5 air conditioner without a stutter. The unit and ats are 2005...
Forum: Cruiser 06-04-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,234
Posted By Generator Jim
Thanks Clif I've just about got the transfer...

Thanks Clif
I've just about got the transfer switch in and only have to modify it to take 120 instead of 240 when on generator power. I sort of put myself in a corner when I put some shelves in the...
Forum: Cruiser 06-03-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,234
Posted By Generator Jim
Thanks Scott Finally got my 75 year old body...

Thanks Scott
Finally got my 75 year old body bent the right way and the offending line is connected to the suction side of the water pump through a 1/4 turn valve. You were right on the money. I had...
Forum: Cruiser 06-03-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,234
Posted By Generator Jim
Two Construction Questions

Hi All:
I've got a CS305SK14 and I'm trying to put a generator transfer switch in the rear of the 120 volt breaker box under the kitchen cabinets. I've accessed inside the front storage area and...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 05-11-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,159
Posted By Generator Jim
There was a class A coach a few years ago that...

There was a class A coach a few years ago that used horizontal tanks that were set up for gas discharge.
Some models of Clark fork lifts used gaseous discharge. I've set up quite a few liquid LP...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 05-11-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,159
Posted By Generator Jim
Look into fork lift propane tanks. They usually...

Look into fork lift propane tanks. They usually have mechanical gauges built in.

Jim Latour
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 05-08-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,469
Posted By Generator Jim
The igniter I purchased only had one circuit so I...

The igniter I purchased only had one circuit so I soldered all three leads together to run the top burners. I didn't connect the oven because I didn't want the wife to forget and try to light it...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 05-07-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,469
Posted By Generator Jim
Finished the battery ignition modification...

Finished the battery ignition modification yesterday. Don't know why I didn't think of it before as our house stove has a system like this built into all the gas valves.

Jim Latour
Forum: Cruiser 04-29-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,161
Posted By Generator Jim
If we only had wiring diagrams we would be...

If we only had wiring diagrams we would be dangerous. Just as soon as this cold goes away, I'll give it a try - without drilling holes in things - I hope.

Jim
Forum: Cruiser 04-28-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,161
Posted By Generator Jim
Think we should start a new fad??? How about...

Think we should start a new fad??? How about connecting the "eyebrow" led lights to the turn signals just for fun.

Generator Jim
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 03-25-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,568
Posted By Generator Jim
Shock Absorbers

Has anybody installed shock absorbers on their fiver. Just got back from 12 day trip around Florida, Georgia and South Carolina and the potholes cry for shocks on the trailer.

Jim Latour
CR305SK14
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 02-01-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,478
Posted By Generator Jim
Smile Mark

The weather finally warmed up and our ice is history. Tried to get under the rig today but daughter showed up and mom filled her car with stuff we can't get into the Cruiser or stuff we haven't used...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 01-31-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,478
Posted By Generator Jim
Cowboy -- I haven't been under the unit yet,...

Cowboy -- I haven't been under the unit yet, still recovering from bladder cancer and wife has lung problems. As soon as the weather breaks around here, I'll give it a try. It seems that CR would...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 01-31-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,478
Posted By Generator Jim
Thanks Lloyd The main front storage...

Thanks Lloyd
The main front storage compartment is open to the air in the coach and could be contaminated by carbon monoxide. The small front compartment is "sealed" much better and only has the...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 01-31-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,478
Posted By Generator Jim
Generator installation

I'm a retired ONAN level III RV generator technician trying to install an ONAN 3.6LP generator in my new 305SK. It fits in the front compartment except that the exhaust outlet (engine and cooling...
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