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Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #50 –
Quote from: DayDreamer –
Greg,

Very impressive work.  Can you post more details on how you fabricated the fridge vent plug please.
Thank you. I'll get a vent plug thread going in the tech forum soon. We have a trip coming up in 3 weeks and I'm behind schedule (understatement) on coach repairs/upgrades, so I'll post as time permits.

Greg
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #51 –
Quote from: DavidS –
I have the separate packs as you.. mine have the built in BMS basics for over and under charge/Voltage .. I need something to keep them balanced so this will work.. I have been looking for someone that had the same basic setup so I could glean from it.. thanks for the help ^.^d

Glad the info helps. FYI, I read your posts about your 1200AH DIY pack before we bought our coach. That was helpful to me. Thanks.  8)
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #53 –
To those interested in a fridge vent plug thread, I haven't forgotten about that.... just a matter of me getting to it. :-[

Except for a week of goofing-off at the Phoenix NASCAR race, I've been working on our coach, dawn til dusk... and then some. I test ran the generator a few months back, and it worked perfectly. Not so at the races; it wouldn't run for more that 15 min. I wasn't in the right frame of mind to mess with it (burned out), so we bought a 2 kW (mighty optimistic rating) suitcase gennie from Harbor Freight and had a great time anyways. I'll get back to the on-board gennie next year, when I have the time to pull it out. The LiPo house battery worked great; I'm impressed.

Over the last month, I've gotten a lot of things done but most of that is a blur at the moment.
TES 295 Tranny fluid and filters replaced.
One item I wasn't able to repair, due to lack of time, was the AquaHot burner. The blower motor and bearings are shot, so I bought a new burner from RV Hydronic Heater Repair. Roger shipped it to arrive Monday... installed that yesterday PM... Works perfectly. The original burner will get repaired when I get to it... and be saved as a spare.

"Retina burner" LED tail, stop, turn, and BU lamps installed while at the races. I also installed a new entry assist handle while there. The PO had installed a stainless handle between the mounts. I really liked it but it wouldn't play well with the Intellitec; with all that metal the porch light would come on from just walking near the handle. Works like a charm now.

Tomorrow I'll finish the PV mounts and should get half of the panels (1kW) up and wired before we head out to the Western World sprints on Friday. Back home on Monday, to re-stock and work on the coach for a few days, and then it's back to goofin-off as we head out to the KOA in SPI, TX for Thanksgiving, to hang out with a couple of old riding friends from SC. From there we'll be heading to NAC, where the plastic surgeons at Extreme will be giving the ol' girl a beazer job, first week of Dec. (That's the coach's beazer  ;). I like Cathy's nose the way it is) At that point, this years coach budget will be mostly depleted :o  ...but then, next year is just around the corner. b^.^d

Greg




Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #54 –
We had a major set back this weekend. Saturday night, Cathy was hit in the left arm by a header megaphone that was ejected over the fence. It broke both bones in her forearm, and she got a flash burn where it hit. We spent the rest of the night, and a good part of Sunday morning, in the ER. Doc said it was the worst forearm break she had ever seen. Fortunate that she was able set and splint it with out opening it up. Full recovery expected in 10-12 weeks. We got back to the coach around 0500 and were on the road home by 0830... definitely a big deal when Cathy passes up a day at the casino. She has moderate discomfort (Vicodin and ice pack), but notes an improvement from yesterday. Says she still wants to leave for TX this Thursday.... we'll see. I'll be on elevated "yes ma'am" duty for the duration... good opportunity to get even with her for all the times she's patched my worthless arse up.

G
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #55 –
good opportunity to get even with her for all the times she's patched my worthless arse up.
Gary, You better be nice I'm sure you will need her again. LOL!
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #56 –
Most of yesterday was spent scheduling surgery for Cathy's arm. X-rays from a follow-up visit to a local orthopedic specialist showed one of the bones was not properly aligned and the only way to fix it is to open the arm and add some hardware. She goes in early Fri morning. If all goes well we'll be heading to TX Saturday AM. (Her idea)
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #57 –
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. She's a tough little lady.
Lynn and Linda Day and Harry the pug
RIP: Tank 01-2008 to 03-2020
2012 Nimbus 42' build 6555
ISX12-500hp
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
MC# 17723

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #58 –
@Lynn and Linda,

Thank you. Yes, she is.

The surgery appears to be successful. It took over 2-1/2 hours, due to the surgeon finding an addition break, near the wrist, during the hardware install. She's pretty sore but in good spirits... no more broken bones digging into soft tissue ^.^d  We'll be heading for TX tomorrow AM. Might as well be enjoying the scenery in a comfy FT, rather than sitting at home.

Greg
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #59 –
The trip to SPI, TX went without a hitch. We arrived at the KOA, early Monday afternoon... a day later than planned, due to us both being pretty well beat from last weeks "festivities"... only 700 miles on Sunday, plus 2 short days. Cathy's still sore, but noting a little improvement each day ^.^d

Greg
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #60 –
Just curious where is SPI?


Keith
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #61 –
Quote from: hdff –
Just curious where is SPI?


Keith
South Padre Island

All things considered, we're having  a good time here.
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #62 –
Quote from: MisterEd –
South Padre Island

All things considered, we're having  a good time here.
Makes sense now..... have fun, I hope the DW's arm gets better.....  Happy Thanksgiving!!



Keith
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #63 –
Cathy's arm is healing well. She still has a 2lb restriction but, hopefully, that will be lifted when she has x-rays in 3 weeks.

The trip to TX went well, and the Xtreme beazer job looks great. Now I can get off the big road at night and actually see where I'm going. Only pic I got of the front end was when I was replacing the fabric on the slide room awning. That turned into another project: While cleaning the top of the slide, I decided to try and get the slide lock pins working. Based on the amount of crud in the upper pin holes, I'll bet they haven't worked in many years. I cleaned the holes, and resealed around them. I also remounted the loose front magnet that triggers the HWH slide in hall sensor. I waited til the next day for everything to cure. When I ran the slide in the pins would begin to lock and then retract. That would go on as long as I held the switch. Long story short, 2 days later I discover the front hall sensor was working intermittently. The replacement arrived and I got that installed today. Yeah haw! The lock pins all engaged. ...confirmed on the input box in the basement. I'm in like Flint! ...well...not so fast. I tried to put the slide out...the pins all retracted but the slide didn't move ...and I'm hearing something that sound's like an air leak. NOT an air leak. The pin retract hydraulic line ruptured, just above the vertical chase, to the left of the pilots seat. The first tell tale was oil running out of the map light, onto the seat. Grrrr! Trying to get the OH cabinet interior out as fast as possible...maybe salvage the cabinet. What a mess. 2hrs cleaning, but I think the cabinet survived? I'll know tomorrow...depends on if I got it wiped up and oil dry on it soon enough to draw most of the oil out of the wood.

So, why did the line fail? ...20 years old and an improper installation. The line has a severe twist kink in it that could have been easily remedied at the time of install. I realize this is probably one of the first few 4010s, and there was a learning curve. That doesn't make me feel better. Hopefully, this is an isolated case, and others weren't done this way. Prolly a good idea to check yours, if it's an early one.

Greg
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #64 –
Greg,

Really sorry to hear of this hydraulic hose failure.  "What a mess" is right.  Hope you can clean it up successfully.

I think you should consider starting a separate thread in the Foretravel Tech Talk section of the Forum.  Some of the 2000 model coach owners may miss this post.  Make the title of the thread something like 2000 U320 SLIDE HYDRAULIC HOSE FAILURE.  You need to catch the attention of every Forum member who has this same model coach.  If they are made aware of what happened to your slide, they could inspect their slide and perhaps avoid the same fate.  This Forum is all about helping other members - your LOUD warning would be a perfect example of that goal.
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
"It goes without saying..."

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #65 –
Mornin', Chuck,

Thanks. I think that's a good idea. Will do.

I was pretty aggravated about this incident, but a good nights sleep tends to help that. Now I'm in the fix it, and move on mode.

Greg
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #66 –
Greg

Sorry to hear this. I can't image the fear and anger. Where is the second picture taken?  It looks like it is in the upper cabinet but I am not sure.

Thanks
Eric
2002 U270 34' Build 5953
Cummings ISL400HP
3410 Floor Plan
Longview, TX

Re: New to us 2000 U320

Reply #67 –
Eric,

Thanks. No fear, some dismay, lot's of anger, but I'm over it.

Yes, the 2nd and 3rd pic are of inside the cabinet above left of the pilots seat. 3rd pic is after I cut the zip ties, and better exposed the offending line.

I discovered a puddle of oil in front of the RF wheel, yesterday. Fortunately?, most of the oil that ran down the vertical chase got into the split wire looms, and that carried it out through the floor with very little inside the lower left console. The OH cabinet survived; oil dry did it's job and it has zero blems. The carpeted interior parts should clean up with some liquid Tide in the portable Bissell carpet cleaner. If not, I'll make replacements. BTW, the portable Bissell works most excellent for cleaning the ceiling carpet, and window tracks.
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370