Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: Maritimes Preparations (Read 1702 times) previous topic - next topic

Re: Maritimes Preparations

Reply #25 –
Quote from: Wayne Macauley –
barry, once you get onto the rock, the newfies will cheer you up, and everything will be good.
I have heard that and going to hold them to it.  8)
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: Maritimes Preparations

Reply #26 –
Barry, are you going to do a writeup on your screen connections for all those devices?
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

Re: Maritimes Preparations

Reply #27 –
Quote from: ohsonew –
Barry, are you going to do a writeup on your screen connections for all those devices?
Here is a flowchart showing all the devices and wiring. It took awhile for me to figure out how to get all the inputs to work on multiple monitors and the TV. My Alpine touchscreen monitor has 2 video inputs for the cameras and built in navigation. Sometimes I have the Rear Camera up on the TV Screen for a larger view.
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: Maritimes Preparations

Reply #28 –
Over the top as usual Barry!  Nice flow chart.  What do you use for software to make that?

What an adventure (ordeal) just getting towards your Maritimes Motorcade.  I hope everything goes well. Looking forward to pictures and advice for those who follow in your tire tracks.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Maritimes Preparations

Reply #29 –
Thanks Barry. I just printed out a copy. It helps to have a good flow chart :))

Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

Re: Maritimes Preparations

Reply #30 –
Quote from: Roger and Susan (aka Home2) –
Over the top as usual Barry!  Nice flow chart.  What do you use for software to make that?

What an adventure (ordeal) just getting towards your Maritimes Motorcade.  I hope everything goes well. Looking forward to pictures and advice for those who follow in your tire tracks.

Roger
It is a Mac App Shapes Shapes – A Simple, yet Powerful Diagram and Flowchart App for Mac OS X

Jack did his inspection. Found 1 Broken shock mount on rear drivers side. Shock just hanging there. Must have happened since we left as I just had the Koni FSD's installed back there. I have had the other side shock mount broken 3 times. I had Wayne at the factory put a whole new mount the last time. I still think something is causing stress on those mounts to be sheered off like that but they did not find anything. Now to find a welder up here somewhere.  :headwall:  Also found a small radiator leak at some side bolts. I tightened them up. Hoping that is all it is since this is a fairly new radiator. I had Jack adjust my leveling sensor as I thought it was too sensitive and I could not adjust it. I thought maybe I was missing a step in my instructions but I was being optimistic.  It is not working and needs to be replaced. Since the trip officially starts Sunday I guess I am still prepping and prepping and .  ::)
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: Maritimes Preparations

Reply #31 –
Barry,
Check the travel on those shocks.  If you have shocks without enough travel the symptom is broken shock mounts.  Having one broken 3 times would seem to indicate the same.  Just a thought.
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

Re: Maritimes Preparations

Reply #32 –
Quote from: Kemahjohn –
Barry,
Check the travel on those shocks.  If you have shocks without enough travel the symptom is broken shock mounts.  Having one broken 3 times would seem to indicate the same.  Just a thought.

Yes, with these symptoms, first thing to check is RIDE HEIGHT.  No shock or shock mount was designed to take the full load of the axle (particularly the rear axle) if ride height is too high.  When that wheel goes in a hole, the shock is now supporting the whole weight of the axle and "the 'H' frame below the air bags. 

And, if ride height too low, the shocks and shock mounts will get a huge stress on compression as they are now asked to support the entire weight on the coach!
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Maritimes Preparations

Reply #33 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Yes, with these symptoms, first thing to check is RIDE HEIGHT.  No shock or shock mount was designed to take the full load of the axle (particularly the rear axle) if ride height is too high.  When that wheel goes in a hole, the shock is now supporting the whole weight of the axle and "the 'H' frame below the air bags. 
And, if ride height too low, the shocks and shock mounts will get a huge stress on compression as they are now asked to support the entire weight on the coach!
I Was thinking that is what it had to be. Wayne checked it when he made the new mount but that has been awhile. I have to find a level place to check it. Haven't had much luck.
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: Maritimes Preparations

Reply #34 –
Barry,

Walmart is your friend-- big, often flat parking lots.

And, after setting ride height, it would be a good idea to take loose one rear shock (if that is where they are breaking).

Measure:

Compressed length of the shock.

Extended length of the shock.

Pin to pin distance (attachment points) with coach at correct ride height.

Let's make sure these are the correct shocks, or I can get with Justin McCoy at Koni to discuss alternatives.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020
 

Re: Maritimes Preparations

Reply #35 –
Barry, Do you need clearance from the tower before you can leave the pad ? :)
Gary B