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Colton Truck Terminal Garage (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Replaced the hydraulic 2 speed fan controller due to radiator overheating. Ran a new cable to the rear for new camera. Ran several new spare #10 wires to the rear & a spare 3/8" air line to rear manifold in case it turns out that I have a air leak in that line due to a rodent bite. Replaced Desiccant bowl , a check valve to aux compressor and the thermostat in electronics bay to replace button type. Changed oil & filter, 2 fuel filters, aquahot fuel filter, generator fuel filter. Found a terrific Truck repair shop to work with. Allowed my wife to stay in the coach and I was allowed to work with the tech all day pulling wires and getting all the things I needed done. The tech has been there for 32 years. I was floored when I asked him to do a chassis lube and he actually knew not to do the brakes. He said that requires clay based grease which we carry. I have yet to meet a mechanic that even knows what clay based grease is. It is great to finally find a repair facility that I can work with. Colton Truck 863 E. Valley Colton CA. :: COLTON TRUCK TERMINAL GARAGE :: I had to do a review on RVServiceReview.com
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Colton Truck Terminal Garage (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #1 –
Really got that all done in one day?? Hat's off to you!!
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk

Re: Colton Truck Terminal Garage (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #2 –
Great find! I'm going to put that place in my address book... By the way, what is the thermostat for?
Don
Quote from: Barry Beam –
Replaced the hydraulic 2 speed fan controller due to radiator overheating. Ran a new cable to the rear for new camera. Ran several new spare #10 wires to the rear & a spare 3/8" air line to rear manifold in case it turns out that I have a air leak in that line due to a rodent bite. Replaced Desiccant bowl , a check valve to aux compressor and the thermostat in electronics bay to replace button type. Changed oil & filter, 2 fuel filters, aquahot fuel filter, generator fuel filter. Found a terrific Truck repair shop to work with. Allowed my wife to stay in the coach and I was allowed to work with the tech all day pulling wires and getting all the things I needed done. The tech has been there for 32 years. I was floored when I asked him to do a chassis lube and he actually knew not to do the brakes. He said that requires clay based grease which we carry. I have yet to meet a mechanic that even knows what clay based grease is. It is great to finally find a repair facility that I can work with. Colton Truck 863 E. Valley Colton CA. :: COLTON TRUCK TERMINAL GARAGE :: I had to do a review on RVServiceReview.com
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Colton Truck Terminal Garage (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #3 –
Quote from: acousticart –
Great find! I'm going to put that place in my address book... By the way, what is the thermostat for?
Don
I don't get impressed easily but this place exceeded my expectations in every way.
This should be a Foretravel authorized repair facility.
Maybe someone at the factory will give them a call :D
Most of the techs have been there over 15 - 20 years and get along well.
Talk about continuity.

The thermostat replaced the ceiling 110vac button type thermostat that turns on fans in the electronics bay.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Colton Truck Terminal Garage (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #4 –
Quote from: lgshoup –
Really got that all done in one day?? Hat's off to you!!

The fact that he let me work along side him all day and doing things in the order that I wanted them we got it all done. I just had to knock this ToDo list down a bit. My wife said I have not worked that hard since I ran the business. He told my wife with a grin that I worked his tail off. 
I did not realize as I was working on something else he went under the coach and put plastic loom on the wires we ran and tied everything up with no loose ends. It was great to work with someone who really understands do it right the 1st time. 8)  I am one happy camper.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Colton Truck Terminal Garage (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Barry Beam –
It is great to finally find a repair facility that I can work with. Colton Truck 863 E. Valley Colton CA. :: COLTON TRUCK TERMINAL GARAGE :: I had to do a review on RVServiceReview.com

Barry, Colton Truck Terminal Garage is also known for their great alinement workmanship.
 
"97 40' U320 build 5035

The best things in life are not things.... It's fulltiming in a Foretravel.

Re: Colton Truck Terminal Garage (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #6 –
Barry, what did you put in place of the 110 Vdc button thermostat?
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

Re: Colton Truck Terminal Garage (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Barry Beam –
The fact that he let me work along side him all day and doing things in the order that I wanted them we got it all done. I just had to knock this ToDo list down a bit. My wife said I have not worked that hard since I ran the business. He told my wife with a grin that I worked his tail off. 
I did not realize as I was working on something else he went under the coach and put plastic loom on the wires we ran and tied everything up with no loose ends. It was great to work with someone who really understands do it right the 1st time. 8)  I am one happy camper.

Hey Barry, is this in Arizona?
David
2004 U320
This is my good stuff

Re: Colton Truck Terminal Garage (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #8 –
Quote from: David and Rita –
Hey Barry, is this in Arizona?

Colton Truck 863 E. Valley Colton Calif.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"
 

Re: Colton Truck Terminal Garage (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Dick S –
Barry, what did you put in place of the 110 Vdc button thermostat?
There is a photo and info at the beginning of this thread.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"