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Stuck on side of road

Stuck off I55 in Missouri with a rig that won't crank.
Starter spins but won't engage engine.
Mobile tech on the way.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Stuck on side of road

Reply #1 –
Hope mobile tech is bringing a new starter or at least parts to fix it.

If not, you might start calling around to see if you can find one so tech does not have to spend time doing it.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Stuck on side of road

Reply #2 –
Have a shop in Memphis that can get you a new starter of fix yours.Where exactly are you.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #3 –
Intersection of I55 & route 71.
Just outside of Steele Mo.
Mobile tech is here now.  Running one out from his shop now.  States its bad solenoid, which he can fix.
States I'll be back on the road in 2 hours or so.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Stuck on side of road

Reply #4 –
Ok, that was the wrong starter.
My old unit is going back to his shop to work on it abs he'll be back this evening.
(Fingers crossed)
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Stuck on side of road

Reply #5 –
What a long day!
As the hours dragged on,  I heard nothing from the mechanic and could not reach him.  So here I'm thinking SCAM and I'm stuck.
Finally managed to get in contact with him and he tells me he had to call in some favors to get some parts.
FINALLY shows up at 9:30PM and installed it.
Alice now starts again!
So, spending a romantic night at a truck stop with the wifey.
Thanks to all who reached out.  Peoples willingness to help here is unparalleled.
Thank you.

 RVing is fun!
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Stuck on side of road

Reply #6 –
Yeah it's fun... Until it's not.
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
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Re: Stuck on side of road

Reply #7 –
Post the techs company and name and number,someone else may need an go the extra mile type service.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Stuck on side of road

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Moby –
So, spending a romantic night at a truck stop with the wifey.
Don't know where, exactly, you were stuck in the truck stop lot, but if not sitting in the fuel lane then it could have been worse.

One of our other members (Roland) had that lovely experience.  See thread linked below.

Ever since then, I leave our engine running when refueling.  Yes, I know, not everybody agrees with that procedure, but it works for me.  DWMYH

Stuck on the fuel isle
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
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Stuck on side of road

Reply #9 –
Wonderful.
 Getting propane filled and same same, but now with a knocking noise when trying to crank.
 Spoke to hom on the phone and he's trying to find a new in box unit.
  His communication skills are to be desired.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad