solo318

13 hours ago, JPL said:

SOLO318   My 98 is exactly like yours and I had some ecm problems. I sent it out to Colorado and had it rebuilt. Cost a 1/3 of a new one. don't have address but can locate if needed.    Pat

 

 

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That would be really helpful.  all of my switch testing comes back good. But they all ground through an ecu circuit. I might try giving it an external ground and see what happens.

I've checked all the grounds I can find. I currently have my equipment hooked up to the ecu brake relay.  It hasn't acted up today, and I haven't driven it out on the open road. sitting here everything checks out fine. problem is that when it acts up, I'm running 60 and I can't troubleshoot it.

I'm leaving in 3 weeks for South Dakota and I would prefer it be working.  

I'm in need of a little help on my 98 vnl. The cruise keeps dropping and the jakes quit working at the same time.  The only direct correlation I can think of is the clutch switch, So I replaced it. still doesn't stay engaged. It seems to work for 45 min to an hour, then it quits. if you don't use it for a while it will start working again.  I looked at the schematic and it looks like the clutch switch comes from the ecu and back to it. If any of you guys have any insight I would love to here from you.

It's a 98 vnl42 with a cummins select n14 and a super 10 trans.

Thanks Bob, that is very helpful indeed.

I've already looked around. the axle information was not included in the upfitters info. and eaton and spicer don't show the stats for an old axle. but international shows a different part number. problem is they don't know what is different about the low pro axle .

If anyone has a 4700 low pro, I am in need of some front axle information. I would like the axle model number. (probably an I80s or sg) and I would like a few measurements. width of the leaf springs would be one. width of the u bolts would be another. I also need a measurement from the hub center line down to the top of the spring pad.  Any information is well appreciated. I'm converting a crew cab utility truck into a usable tow vehicle. 

Thanks in advance, Steve

State farm is squawking about a chassis cab 4700.

1 hour ago, noteven said:

solo18 - do you want the looks of the clean looks of a pickup bed specifically?

I’ve seen a F series dually pickup bed with the roundy fenders set on a KW T300...the pickup bed looked a bit like it had been shrunk in the wash accidentally due to the KW having a truck cab, 10-5/8” frame rails, and 40” diameter wheel/tires...

But I’m more of a truck guy than pickup truck expert...

yeah, I'm going to drive it like I drove my pick up. back and forth to the store, work, dump etc.

On 10/6/2019 at 3:11 PM, Consolenut said:

State Farm insured my Topkick 4500 as a normal vehicle. No commercial insurance.

Sorry to bump an old thread, But I'm working with a State Farm agent who doesn't like weird stuff.  How is you truck insured? what hoops did you have to jump through? Did you declare it to be an RV?

I don't want to pull an RV with it. I want to replace my stolen dually with something more useful. 🙂

Have any of you guys mounted a f350 bed on your 4700? My dually was stolen and totaled. I want to upgrade to a 4700. But I need a pickup. Thanks in advance, Steve

We go to pigeon forge often. I would plan on coming in the east side by the bush baked bean plant. (I don't remember the road number) It's simply more big rig friendly. the gps will send you through the back end of your own behind, on roads that will not make you very happy. Where are you staying? Unless you are driving newfound gap at night, I would not do it in a 5er. There is simply not enough room to dodge the oncoming cars with a trailer of any length.

You guys are awesome. Maybe not very helpful but funny as heck.  I would wager that if you took away a college kid's cell phone and gave him a map, He would use all the napkins at the nearest Starbucks crying his eyes out because he's lost.

That being said, knowing what lane you need to be in ahead of time doesn't show up on a road atlas. Traffic reports don't show up either.

10 hours ago, jenandjon said:

Rand McNally truckers atlas. It lists every length restricted road and low bridge in the US, Canada and Mexico. Never loses signal and never goes dead.

10 hours ago, Parrformance said:

LMAO

I always double check the GPS route against an atlas. But it's nice to see your route at a glance on a screen. Has anyone used the Sygic rv app? I tried the regular nav years ago and thought it was a little clunky.

The problem with using the atlas "in case of emergency" is that the pages all end up looking like Mexico. (don't get you panties in a wad, It's funny and you know it)

I haven't read through all of the posts thoroughly, But let me give you an alternate option. Cut the corner of the base off with a sawzall. The whole corner, then you can take the seat out. then you can access to the bolt head. a cheap 1/2 inch drive impact and a screwdriver under the remaining part of the seat base should be enough to remove the bolt. You can run a drill through whats left of the threaded insert and put a self locking nut under the floor. Your new seats ussually come with a new base, so you are not out anything to destroy the old base.

Anybody have any leads on a good GPS system for black friday? My old one died and the newer ones have mixed ratings. As always, Thanks in advance.

I know someone mentioned a fan. You really need to get everything dry. You need to get air flow under the carpets, and floor mats/flooring. Otherwise your floors will never dry.  Even if the top of the floor feels dry. the moisture will get trapped between the floor and the flooring/carpet. I would call in a claim now and have them log the event. Flood damage could show up later down the road.

+1 on repacking the wheel bearings. Make sure there is no water sitting inside the axle tubes. If it does it will rust from the inside out.

Good luck and stay safe.

Basically we are all arguing with half the facts. No one knows the number of RVs being sold to new customers vs existing customers. They have not published how long on average the RV is kept. They have not determined anything other than there is a downturn in new rv sales.

Just as a thought let me refer you to my Grandmothers wisdom. "People who lost it all in the depression, seem to be more careful with how they use what they have left"

No one is mentioning the knowledge gained from the recession. The willingness to hang on to a paid off unit is much greater than it was back in 05 and 06. Many friends that used to trade their RVs every 2 years have kept the same units for the last 8.  I can tell you from a shop owner (cars, not RVs) that it is the older generation that is fixing things and the younger folks just coming out of school will trade it off and acquire debt.

I think the RV sales will and typically do slow down when they run out of people they can convince to buy them. 

I personally recommend that people look at used units.  A used high end coach will ALMOST always be better than a new low end coach. (and don't get me started on the rubber roof units.

15 hours ago, Big5er said:

If you like Filet Mignon and are close to Hill City check out the Alpine Inn. They serve dinner from 5p-930.

Here is the dinner menu:

BACON WRAPPED FILET MIGNON

Served with a baked potato, Texas toast and a quarter wedge of lettuce with our homemade ranch dressing.

6oz $11.95 9oz $13.95

KAES SPAETZLE PRIMAVERA

German dumplings and Swiss cheese served with fresh vegetables, and Texas toast.

$11.95

That's it.

You had me at spaetzle. I love the stuff

Just now, NDBirdman said:

Cool!  Let us know how the CG is when you visit.

Will do.

Just now, NDBirdman said:

You going there soon?  That's an hour south of sturgis rally starting on 2 Aug, going to be lots and lots of bikes there.  I would love to go there again next year, maybe this would be a good base-camp to get away from the loud pipes but close enough to cruise up and enjoy!

No, We are heading there next June

1 minute ago, NDBirdman said:

This one? We've not been there but from the web-site it looks pretty good.  I think that's a pretty decent rate for the black hills.  They offer lots of discounts so should be easy to get 10% off rates.

That's the one.

We are looking at beaver lake campground. Anyone stayed there? They seem friendly enough over the phone, they have large sites and 44 dollar/night weekly rates. and pretty darned good reviews across multiple sights.

I keep seeing reports of hail in the summertime. Is this like a daily occurrence? While I don't have any skylights or a/c units on the roof, I don't want my roof full of dents either.

Thanks Ray, I'm backstopping all of my RV park choices with several review sites.