Jim Wallace

I installed a 40inch TV in the front of my Dutchstar and was always hitting my head coming up the stairs. Plus it just didn't look good. So when I bought the 2002 Windsor, the front TV was flush just like yours and it will always stay that way.

5 hours ago, 96 EVO said:

Is everyone using white gloss Rustoleum paint?

Anyone used Semi-gloss?

I used white gloss last fall. 2 quarts and 1 court of primer. If you choose the primer be aware that the fillers gel on the bottom, so it needs to be shaken and stirred well. I am very happy how it turned out and no more white streaks after it rains.

First report for my  2002 Windsor. Second time I have changed the oil since purchasing last year.  I don't know all of what its telling me, but know, i dont have anything to worry about. Not one for wanting to pay for general maintenance. Changing the oil is the simplest, for me.

I received my TM-77-10 and installed last weekend. Knock on wood, 10 unmonitered years RV'ING, and no flat tires. My biggest concern, was always the tow vehicle as I figured if a blowout happened, I would have to rely on a good Samaritan, to inform me. Not now  I don't.  Thanks again, George. You saved me a few hundred bucks and maybe a lot more than that down the road.

Thanks George. I have been on the road for 10 years without any kind of monitoring system and have been fine. But at this entry level price, it can't be beat. 

Wayne

Read this thread and see if this applies any new information for you concerning your Bilstien installation. Thorp, is whom I bought my 2002 Windsor from and because of this post, I know mine was built in Indiana and not Oregon. Makes a difference in bolt size for shocks.

Jim

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f115/new-bilsteins-shocks-wont-fit-on-top-mount-99753.html?highlight=Thorp

12 hours ago, Wayne Thomas said:

Jim from source engineering convinced me to go with his shock it’s an advanced Holstein 200 hundred less. This shock is engineered for road master chassis’s 

4" - Over 30,000 Lbs GVW

3 hours ago, Wayne Thomas said:

Thanks Jim

  I think I’ll go with the Koni shocks but tell me more about the air  bags

Wayne

I have tried to add a link

4" - Over 30,000 Lbs GVW, upload failed . Or maybe not. SuperSteer are modules that about 3" long that are placed in the airline going into the airbags. They distribute air back and forth on curves. And also will be helpful for wind sway. To get a complete description please Google SuperSteer comfort ride for RV'S and you will be directed in the right direction. Takes 4 pairs for your rv and mine were quarter inch lines all the way around. I didn't know much about them but my service center said they install them on a regular basis. 

Jim 

We bought our 2002 Windsor 40 PST last March. Drove it 1200 miles back home and it handled well. But since this was my forever coach, I started researching suspension upgrades and first came up with, Super Steer modules SSE4045 front and SSE4055 rear. The modules are placed in the airbag lines going into the bag. On my previous RV I switched out the Bilstien shock with Konis and it made a huge difference. So I did the same here, as Richard previously said, front Konis are 8805-1004 and rears are 8805-1005. I have since driven 6000 miles and can happily say, no driver fatigue, just a smooth ride.

4 hours ago, Doug Hoegh said:

Jim I appreciate the ideas. We will have our Jeep to run around in and if the repairs take a few days and we can’t stay with the coach we will grab a nearby hotel.  I’m still contemplating whether to limp it down or find a tow company. My roadside is Good Sams and I had great service from them in 2016 when they hauled me 375 miles from outside Watson Lake Yukon to Ft Nelson BC for a radiator damage issue.  But this time when I called, they offered to haul me 84 miles from Haines to Juneau. I just could not get through to the agent that there wasn’t a road, only ocean.  If I do decide to limp it in to Mt Vernon are there back roads?  I can only go 30 miles per hour.

Ok Doug, here you go. It appears by map that when you exit the port you would go right onto Marine or Holly st. Just depends where you exit as Marine turns into Holly. Take Holly to Lakeway Dr, go left. Yew st go right heading south following to Samish rd. Go Left. Continue to highway 9 enter right heading South. Comes to hiway 20. Go right heading west to I5 then head south.  Exit at #225, Anderson rd. Go right at the fork and follow signs for the fairgrounds, merging onto Anderson rd. Heading to Old Highway 99 S go left. Then take a left on Jack's lane, where you want to be.

Depending on the time of day you come into Port I would call the Washington State Patrol and ask them if it's feasible to drive 30 mph from Bellingham to Mt. Vernon. Speed limits are, 60/65 under normal operation. Should you decide to drive I5 then follow directions from exiting.  All roads I have you on are main road arterials according to the map. The first time I used Good Sam, it was outstanding service. 2nd time, it was all business of prying money out of NY pocket. That's why I switched to Coachnet after purchasing the Windsor. Hope this option works for you. You are not going to be a problem with your speed the back way. And honestly, I5 south doesn't have much shoulder much of the way. Are you going to go back to Alaska, after your fixed?

1 hour ago, Doug Hoegh said:

Jim. The ferry lands in Bellingham and from what I can see on google map that will be about 26 miles north of Mt Vernon where Freightliner NW is located. I have talked to them from here by phone and they seem to be a decent place.  Reviews are also decent.  Do you live in the area or know anything about them?

Yes Doug, we live in Port Angeles Wa and know the area well. We just spent a week in the Mount Vernon area. I have not had any experience with this repair shop as I have a well experienced repair shop in Sequim. But my Dutchstar that I owned previous to my Windsor had receipts from work done there. I have not heard any negative remarks concerning this shop. Mt. Vernon is a downward slope from Bellingham, so whether your being towed there or limping there, it will be an easy transition for you, Doug. If you want to take in some sight seeing in the area, i recommend. Anacortes, Whidby Island and La Conner  to the west of Mt Vernon, try some Dungeness crab from vendors at these ports. Mt Baker area and Bellingham to the north. Nothing really worthwhile to the south, especially in Seattle these days. Again, best of luck. 

Doug, if your ferry transportation stops in Anacortes Wa, which it should. I would get off there instead of Seattle. Mount Vernon is with 15 miles as opposed to 55 from Seattle. This you may already know, but if not, now you do. Best of luck to you Doug.

Dick, I'm impressed by your story. You seem able to tackle every situation that's come your way. I got to admit, I had my doubts in the begining. But as your story progressed. Confidence has followed.  Congratulations and Enjoy!

Ditto on the cable tube. I had a leak in the front behind the TV,  dripping down on the dash. Turns out it was rain getting into the cable tube. But what to look for, for evidence of water damage could be a browning stain or deterioration of whatever material it's damaged. And many times both will take place.

A lot of great advice here so far Rik. My experience for the past 5 years was carrying a mounted steel rim and keeping it at the inflated rate in the basement of my Dutchstar.  This spring when I purchased my Windsor and transferred it over I barely had the strength to get it in the slideout tray.

That being said, using this type of mount, are you physically able to insert and remove when needing to access the engine compartment. Or will that not have any effect. I like having it and have also been following the torque multiplier thread to determine if i want to be completely sufficient, which I do. As we all know getting stuck on the highway somewhere and being told it will be hours b4 help can arrive, can be nerve racking. I will appreciate being completely prepared. There are plenty of good people out there willing to lend a hand, whether you are prepared or not. I am very thankful though, that we've never had to use it and hope we never do. Best of luck Rik

For 5 years I had a dometic 2 door fridge/freezer in the basement of my Dutchstar on a slide out tray.  When I bought my Windsor in April, I could not transfer it over as it was too tall for the bay door. It truly allowed us to carry much more frozen foods. Which in several cases was a plus. Is it a necessary tool? Probably not but very handy to have. Definitely need to have it on a tray as the weight would be prohibitive accessing from the bay. 

Could be the diaphragm opening and closing from a solenoid going bad. They have rebuild kits for that but it's probably easier to just replace.  I can't tell if water is actually being discharged through those pulses. You could pull the head off and inspect that nothing is loose inside. 

I would consider reducing the PSI to 60 at the most. At 75 it may be pushing moisture out somewhere accounting for the pulse. And if so, a more serious problem will be just a matter of time. Either way,  it's worth the try.