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Spare Parts List

I'd like to carry some spare parts with me. Is there a comprehensive list of reasonable spare parts to carry with you. I've searched and and have not found it. I'm not looking to carry a spare air bag or alternator but small items that would get me off the side of the road quickly. So parts that are known to go bad, leak, etc that are good to have with you. I like lists of things to have. Thank you.
Luke & Sandy (still many work years to go...)
1999 U320 36 Build #5387
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Previous 1997 Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour 35WQ major interior remodel
Previous several SOB trailers, Class C, fifth wheels.

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Reply #1 –
Complete set of oil filters and 2 or 3 sets of fuel filters,one set of air filters.A complete set of belts,a belt tensioner.At least a gallon of
oil,a gallon of 100% coolant.Many items depend on your skill factor and which engine and generator you have.For Alaska I took a
spare tire on a rim.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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I agree with all the above but you might want to rethink that about a alternator. Sometimes people that can repair a Duvac alternator are few and far between.
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

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Losing your alternator is not a emergency situation in a Foretravel. Simply crank up your generator, activate the boost switch, and get on down the road.  We have had some Forum members run for weeks, and thousands of miles, in this configuration with zero problems.

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #4 –
Add to $15 D2 governener, , ride height valve. Wiring supplies and fuses. Windshield wipers, bulbs. keys, tools,  12 volt air compressor, safety gear to get under coach. Aluminum duct tape and nylon wire ties. Sense of humor.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

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Reply #5 –
Reading this has had me searching the forum for the last hour trying to find a really good spare parts list I saw a few months ago. Can't find it now and wish I could.
I know it included a "ride height solenoid" or whatever they are called for the air bag ride height, along with a bunch of other stuff I thought was useful.
David & Emma Roche
Dino (Golden Doodle)
1999 U270 WTFE 36' Build # 5534
Xtreme "Lights, Stripes & Roof"
Motorcade# 18321
Dayton, Ohio
Towd: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Two Townie Electra Bikes

Life is made to enjoy, the Foretravel helps!

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Reply #6 –
I agree with all the above.  In the same way that you can survive without an alternator belt you can also survive without a air conditioner belt.  Just turn on your generator and AC. 
John M.
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

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Made it from Wash. state to SO tx with no alternator and no generator,charged the batteries at night.Add to the parts list the tools to install the new parts.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #8 –
I would hasten to add a Air Dryer bypass kit to any list of spares. Also, I carry some spare air brake fittings and air line. Of course the tools to work on any of the spares you have with you. I store some rubber mats that I can put on the ground to crawl under the coach, frame blocks to make it safe to work under there. That is just for the chassis stuff, but I also carry some spare plumbing stuff and tools. These include a few short lengths of pex, a few valves, crimping tools, the pinch clamps, santoprene seals for the pex swivels, a spare water pump. It all depends on your skills, comfort levels, past experiences. Of course the chassis stuff to lower the likelihood of being stuck by the roadside takes precedence, but any water leaks or problems that make the water unusable can become mighty important when it happens in an inconvenient place and time. A lot depends on where you camp, and if you boondock much.
Don
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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

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Quote from: Irish –
Reading this has had me searching the forum for the last hour trying to find a really good spare parts list I saw a few months ago. Can't find it now and wish I could.
I know it included a "ride height solenoid" or whatever they are called for the air bag ride height, along with a bunch of other stuff I thought was useful.

Well, that makes me feel better as I figured there must be one out there.  I could not find it.  A year specific and/or engine specific one with part #'s would be fantastic.  Maybe as a Sticky post?  Thanks.
Luke & Sandy (still many work years to go...)
1999 U320 36 Build #5387
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Previous 1997 Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour 35WQ major interior remodel
Previous several SOB trailers, Class C, fifth wheels.

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Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Losing your alternator is not a emergency situation in a Foretravel. Simply crank up your generator, activate the boost switch, and get on down the road.  We have had some Forum members run for weeks, and thousands of miles, in this configuration with zero problems.


Agree Chuck........ unless you lose an alternator bearing and need to remove the serpentine belt, which on my 8.3 drives the water pump also.
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

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Quote from: FourTravelers –
Agree Chuck........ unless you lose an alternator bearing and need to remove the serpentine belt, which on my 8.3 drives the water pump also.
OK...yes, in that case, more of a problem.......but NOBODY on this Forum is that unlucky, right?
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"
 

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
OK...yes, in that case, more of a problem.......but NOBODY on this Forum is that unlucky, right?

:o  :o  :o
 8)
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota