Re: Newbie help requested Reply #25 – May 08, 2017, 10:36:51 pm I always thought the 022C meant it had an Oshkosh frame ??JohnH Quote Selected
Re: Newbie help requested Reply #26 – May 08, 2017, 11:27:03 pm Quote from: John Haygarth – May 08, 2017, 10:36:51 pmI always thought the 022C meant it had an Oshkosh frame ??JohnHCorrect.The GVWR plaque on the wall outboard of the driver's seat will have that information. Quote Selected
Re: Newbie help requested Reply #27 – May 09, 2017, 12:55:10 am Spring coach, hydraulic disk brakes, 4 speed Allison Quote Selected
Re: Newbie help requested Reply #28 – May 09, 2017, 09:23:10 am Moby, Go back and turn a front wheel and look behind for an airbag or spring or toralastic deal and what brakes it may have. Air disc, air drum, hydro drum? The air bag buses may sit low unpowered due to lack or pressure. Mine sits 3 in lower de-pressured . The Toroslastic may have some issues and always sit low if the rubber bands need to be reset. The tag says "Unihome" and thus could be anything. Most likely , hydro / spring or rubber according to those who know the history . The air pressure gauge on the dash is an easy give away. Before I bought mine, I ran the number and figured out the specs. I called FT and verified that I could buy glass if needed. I also checked for the rubber band parts and they said ,not so much. Somebody posted a link to some spares, so maybe they are available.? a Quote Selected
Re: Newbie help requested Reply #29 – May 09, 2017, 09:44:16 am Making arrangements to go back next week to go though her in more detail, so I'm taking lots of notes.Thanks for all the comments!Type of brakes keeps coming up: she has air, witnessed by air gauge and parking brake knob.Will crawl under to check suspension. If Toroslastic, may be issues. Check ride height! (How? Where?)Bags - I noticed on the lower left side of the dash a panel with two rocker switches with a knob below each rocker. Could this be the controls for the bags? You people are great! Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: Newbie help requested Reply #30 – May 09, 2017, 09:49:57 am No Oshkosh chassis Fortravel has Torsilastic suspension.It could be leaf spring or air.But researching the chassis (022C) should tell you which it has. Quote Selected
Re: Newbie help requested Reply #31 – May 14, 2017, 10:00:51 pm One thing I have found most helpful is the search feature in this forum. It will likely be your most valuable resource. I enter my coach year and model and search the entire forum. That gives me plenty of information about my specific coach that I have used to learn about my FT. Be aware that using a specific search topic that is not limited to coach year is more efficient. This is a most helpful group. "You have not because you ask not" (The Bible) so fire away with issues. You will find a knowledgable and responsive group. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Newbie help requested Reply #32 – June 09, 2017, 07:27:57 pm Oddly enough I just spotted a picture of this coach on one of our local RV storage sites. Who knows how long ago this was taken, but #15098 once belonged to someone in the Kansas City area that cared enough to store it in an underground temperature and humidity controlled space. I knew that coach looked familiar. The site is at: SubTropolis Storage - RV Boat Storage Kansas City It is actually visible in about three pix, but only one shows the number. Quote Selected
Re: Newbie help requested Reply #33 – June 09, 2017, 10:35:15 pm I did some work in those huge man made underground caverns in the late seventies drove several hundreds of yards with businesses lining both sides of the "streets". Truely amazing underground facilities. But probably can be only can be a storage occupancy now due to lack of exits if a fire should occur. Salt mines in Hutchinson KS are available for tour. over 600 feet below grade and cover many acres. Much of the world's historical artifacts documents are stored there. Woops sorry for the thread jack quick edit Quote Selected
Re: Newbie help requested Reply #34 – June 10, 2017, 01:22:08 am Quote from: rvtinker – June 09, 2017, 07:27:57 pmOddly enough I just spotted a picture of this coach on one of our local RV storage sites. Who knows how long ago this was taken, but #15098 once belonged to someone in the Kansas City area that cared enough to store it in an underground temperature and humidity controlled space. I knew that coach looked familiar. The site is at: SubTropolis Storage - RV Boat Storage Kansas City It is actually visible in about three pix, but only one shows the number. Hot daym! That IS Alice!Really good eye there!BTW: should be picking her up next weekend! Quote Selected
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