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Started by 2kids2horses1rvandmom, June 17, 2002, 04:03:00 PM

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2kids2horses1rvandmom

June 17, 2002, 04:03:00 PM
HI-JUST WONDERED IF ANYONE LIVES CLOSE BY ME THAT COULD LOOK OVER MY RIG AND MAKE SUGGESTIONS. I READ ALL THE TECH STUFF AND I'M NOT SURE WHERE TO START. I'VE HAD 2 FLATS NOW-REPLACED THE TIRES IN REAR-FRONT ARE OK WILL CHANGE THESE WHEN ABLE. THE FLATS CAUSED PROBLEMS- I HAVE A GAS TANK HOSE THATS CLAMPED (DOUBLE BUT LEAKS-SO I CAN'T FILL THE TANK), I HAVE THE FRONT COMPARTMENT LOCATED INFRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL  THAT WAS RIPPED THROUGH BY THE RADIAL-I WANT TO REINFORCE THAT AREA SO THIS NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN-ALSO THE WATER PUMP WAS RIPPED OUT BY THE ELECTRICLE CORD WRAPPED AROUND AXLE AND PULLED OUT. THE SECOND FLAT ON THE SAME SIDE RIPPED THROUGH MY AIR BAG HOSE THAT LIFTS THAT SIDE. NOT MAJOR STUFF BUT I'M NOT A MECHANIC BUT I'M WILLING TO LEARN. MY E MAIL IS BLUSHES 57 @AOL.COM, I LIVE IN SANTA ROSA,CA.THANKS  

Diana&Ron

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July 09, 2002, 12:09:00 AM
URGENT Your gas hoses should all be replaced NOW. We had the thermoquad carburetor rebuilt ($100) and wanted to test drive. The gas hoses were all mushy and decided to give way as we were at a gas station close to home. Gasoline fumes can ignite from a spark from a switch or any kind of friction and is very dangerous. Hoses and clamps are available at any auto parts store, however, working around gasoline is so dangerous that you need to find an experienced amature or professional mechanic to supervise at the very least.  The fumes under the motor home while working to replace the hoses are both toxic to breathe and and very ignitable. A fan to dissipate the fumes and absorbant material or water to dissipate the gasoline are suggested. No smoking around the unit while it is leaking gas, please! All other hoses should be examined for cracks or soft spots and they should be replaced.
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