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I like to do whatever work I can... And here’s why

I like to do what work I can on the coach. 1) it's cheaper 2) I learn things on the coach 3) it is sometimes relaxing 4) and it gives me a chance to look things over.. Today while changing the batteries, which who in the heck decided to put them there!, I found this, and it appears it has been rubbing since 2003.. The air line to the tag brake has been rubbing on one of the positive battery cables, rubbed thru the wire loom around the positive cable and the rubber outer cover and into the wire a little.. patched up the battery cable and making future plans to replace the air hose. Always look things over when you have a chance...



Keith

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Good catch.

jk

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Keith

You can get plastic spiral wrap to protect wiring, hoses, and tubing. Comes in different sizes and material.

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Quote from: hdff –
I like to do what work I can on the coach. 1) it's cheaper 2) I learn things on the coach 3) it is sometimes relaxing 4) and it gives me a chance to look things over..
Keith

Agree completely!
Some things I am hesitant about but will get there eventually I think. Like brakes. Good catch Keith!

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Master2301 the wire had a plastic wire loom on it from the factory.. but that's a good repair idea. In this pic you can see a little bit of rubbing on the wire above it too

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Gusseting with old hose is the way to go.

I have a whole stash of different diameter hoses-- some new, some old.

Choose a diameter with ID the same as the OD of the hose you are protecting.  Cut it long enough to well more than span the area of contact.  Cut the hose lengthwise so it can be slipped over the hose to be protected.  Zip tie in place. 

If hose to hose wear, I gusset both hoses.

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Gusseting with old hose is the way to go.
I'm with Brett on this one. On my rigs I have found many rubbing hoses. I try to separate them and then zip tie hoses around the hoses. You really have to get in there with a bright light to find some of these potential problems.
jor

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My PO did a great job wrapping potential trouble spots.  But yes Keith whenever I'm working on one thing I always look around to try and spot potential problems.  Great job!

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About 4yrs ago I posted the same warning about rubbing hoses etc and covering them with pieces of rubber etc to protect them. Don and Ty's came to visit us and he fat under their coach while over my put and he spent hours doing the same thing. Most problems are because FT used lines that are too short so they cut across corners of framing/parts etc.
I missed one on ours and that turned into a roadside fix while travelling around Gulf of Mexico. Started leaking hyd fluid on hwy and before It became obvious we had shed almost 5gallons on road by a fine spray.
Those that do not check things like this are in for a surprise for sure.
JohnH
 

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I always used a repair time as an inspection time, also. Knew my coach so well that I could probably tell you which way the slot was on the slotted screws. Came in real handy when having work done at a facility that wouldn't let me into the repair bay. I could tell them what I wanted done and how to do it precisely. Also easy to see what else they had messed with.