dblr Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Probably a silly question but can you stay hooked up to your camper to get a service done? Former owner used Speedco so I figured to also, planned on the one near Fort Chiswell in Va. but just not sure if we will be staying there or just passing thru so trying to plan ahead, thanks. 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 You can stay connected, but I personally will never use Speedco again. They shorted out my alternator in 2004, for which they eventually reimbursed me. When they did it again in 2012, they did the rope-a-dope until we went away. Some locations are better than others, but they're never well qualified. Just my opinion, obviously.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 We take Red Rover to a Volvo dealer for oil and filters change. We want the more through inspection a dealer does over a oil change place. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolpsaddles Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 How did they manage to short out the alternator? 2005 Western Star, MDE 4000 ,singled mid, 12' deck with Smart CarBison Stratus 3 horse with 16' short wall 12' slide out http://www.spottedhorsegallery.com/http://www.campingandhorses.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Yeah, I'm curious about the alternator issue as well.....that would seemingly be hard to do. On the attached camper....many locations will not allow it. It has to do with the propane and liability. I've only heard of one person getting through with the camper attached. Most make you drop it. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 How did they manage to short out the alternator? The alternator is on the lower front right side of the N14 about a foot below the oil fill. The terminals on the alternator face up. The first time, the truck was new to me, and the retention chain on the fill cap was long enough to allow it to dangle down, touch the terminal, and zap the diodes. Once I knew this, I shortened the chain and insulated the partially exposed terminals. Don't know how they did it the second time, but I could smell it as soon as I started and pulled out of the bay. Just guessing they dropped or set a tool on it. I routinely check that area, and the terminals are normally protected. I just know, both times the alternator was working when I entered the bay, and was not when I pulled out of the bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I go with my jeep on the deck and 5th wheel attached. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I stopped at, or called, 3 different Speedco's that said I could not have trailer attached or the Smart on the deck. (no gas or propane in shop rule) I decided to camp near a Speedco in Jackson GA. I went in without my smart or trailer and they said they WOULD have done my service with the smart on the deck and trailer attached. Apparently either some jurisdictions have different regulations or some facilities ignore, or don't know, the rules. I doubt the ones that allow it have any better fire suppression systems, pit ventilation, or whatever is required to bring in propane. Jim 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunJuniper Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 The alternator is on the lower front right side of the N14 about a foot below the oil fill. The terminals on the alternator face up. The first time, the truck was new to me, and the retention chain on the fill cap was long enough to allow it to dangle down, touch the terminal, and zap the diodes. Once I knew this, I shortened the chain and insulated the partially exposed terminals. Don't know how they did it the second time, but I could smell it as soon as I started and pulled out of the bay. Just guessing they dropped or set a tool on it. I routinely check that area, and the terminals are normally protected. I just know, both times the alternator was working when I entered the bay, and was not when I pulled out of the bay. so theres no plastic covers thingies over the terminals to prevent them from being shorted? if NOT. i would make that your first priority to prevent it in the future. Fulltimer Class of 2007 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 Detroit Series 60 12.7 470HP/1650TQ Eaton 18spd 228"WB Tandem2006 40' ToyHauler 3 slides and a 14' Toybox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Girls&aMan Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I've taken my trailer through at least a couple of Speedco shops without a problem. I'm pretty sure that Nuke-E has taken his conversion through also, not sure about his toad. 2007 2L Freightliner Century Condo, 14.0L Detroit, QD 60002013 Space Craft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 so theres no plastic covers thingies over the terminals to prevent them from being shorted? if NOT. i would make that your first priority to prevent it in the future. I fixed it after the incident in 2004, which was my first trip with that truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Two Speedcos used in GA. Brunswick and south of ATL. No issue with Smart and fiver. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 No issues at 3 different Speedcos with trailer attached. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickW Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I just used the Speedco in Amarillo last Friday. Jeep on the deck with the trailer attached. Normally I get the service done before the first trip of the season so it is not unusual to be just the truck. Sometimes the Jeep. Last year I just happened to be on that side of town with the tractor on the flatbed and again nothing was said about it. I have also been there with a motorhome getting service as well as a auto transport that had 5 vehicles on it. 2017 Entegra Anthem 44A SOLD - 2004 Volvo 780. 465hp and 10sp Auto Shift (from 2010~2017) SOLD - 2009 Montana 3400RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thank you all for you replies. 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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