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Joy stick on 1995 U320CSE

Driving home from Ohio from Florida where we picked up our new to us U320CSE.
Our previous two a 1996 U280 and 1995 U300 both had buttons for the transmission.
This one has a joystick. Can anyone explain how the joystick works. We couldn't find anything in the books so far. We won't be going through the mountains till tomorrow.
Thanks!
Susan and Bob
1995 U320CSE
40'
Cummins M11
Coach build #4730
Previous Foretravel's 1996 U280, 1995 U300

Motorcade # 17974

Re: Joy stick on 1995 U320CSE

Reply #1 –
Does the joystick have 6 positions from front to back?  Sounds like the retarder joystick.  All the way forward would be no retarder braking, all the way back would be max retarder braking. 
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197

Re: Joy stick on 1995 U320CSE

Reply #2 –
Ok thanks, he will check it in the morning when it's light out. Heading to our campground for the night in South Carolina.
Susan and Bob
1995 U320CSE
40'
Cummins M11
Coach build #4730
Previous Foretravel's 1996 U280, 1995 U300

Motorcade # 17974

Re: Joy stick on 1995 U320CSE

Reply #3 –
You have to have the retarder rocker switch turned on for the joy stick to work. When you let up on the foot pedal and you have the lever pulled back the retarder will apply. The further it is pulled back, the more braking you will have.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: Joy stick on 1995 U320CSE

Reply #4 –
And, there is an "art" to using the retarder without overheating the transmission on long/steep descents:

Use the transmission to get engine RPM toward the upper end of its RPM range along with the least retarder position that will keep your speed in check.

The higher engine RPM turns the water pump faster so coolant circulates faster through the transmission cooler and radiator.

One last thing, with a retarder, Allison classified service as SEVERE in terms of filter and fluid changes.
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: Joy stick on 1995 U320CSE

Reply #5 –
Just curious: Where in South Carolina are you tonight and where will you be when you are staying in Florida?
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: Joy stick on 1995 U320CSE

Reply #6 –
Just saw this. We were at the Santee Lakes KOA now heading to Wythville VA for the night then have me to Ohio tomorrow.
Susan and Bob
1995 U320CSE
40'
Cummins M11
Coach build #4730
Previous Foretravel's 1996 U280, 1995 U300

Motorcade # 17974

Re: Joy stick on 1995 U320CSE

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Rocky1down –
Just saw this. We were at the Santee Lakes KOA now heading to Wythville VA for the night then have me to Ohio tomorrow.

Where in Florida did you purchase your new-to-you motorhome?
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186
 

Re: Joy stick on 1995 U320CSE

Reply #8 –
How exciting! Congrats on the new rig :)