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Subject: Re: Newbie with lot's of questions/ 1983 FC 35 ft Author: Scott B [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 09/ 1/ 06, 7:07am In reply to: Ed Allison 's message, "Newbie with lot's of questions/ 1983 FC 35 ft" on 08/ 31/ 06, 11:55am Ed, FIRST of all you need to check the tire dates, if they are old you are playing russian roulette with the outcome potentially alot of damage. The leaking valve is somewhat of a common problem. I must tell you that on our 86FC I chased a leaning coach for a while, then I finally replaced every one. There are three, one up front two in the rear. If you replace one on the rear better to do both the other is not far behind. As Sam said when you have this work done, it will take several times to level, adjust drive, adjust drive. Been there, shop did not drive it just set it down, 30 miles down the road, 400 buck less, and the coach is still leaning.. If you are in Fla. I would suggesst JOSAM's in Tampa, they do chassis work, and they are top notch. In so far as systems on the coach etc I know of a couple of folks that can "inspect" the coach for you, one is in Fla, two others in Mich,& OK. Email me and I will share their names with you. (cme4boats@aol.com) In so far as you upcomming trip I would suggest all the seat time you can get. As well as check the entire coach out. You do not want to be stranded on the highway! These old girls can be finicky in the mountains, with air brakes, weight, length to stop etc. Oh one more thing..GET GOOD ROAD ASSISTANCE INS, not the one on your insurance policy but "Coachnet" or another, BEST advice to give you for $99.00/yr you can not go wrong! Just be sure they are used to RV's it is very expensive to tow your coach. Once you get the coach running great, get used to the "feel" of it, you will be very impressed they truly are a "wanderful" machine. Best of luck Scott B 86FC35RB "RUBY" 4SALE Murrells Inlet SC "Enesto just missed stoppin in last night" [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Re: Newbie with lot's of questions/ 1983 FC 35 ft Author: Ed Allison [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09/ 1/ 06, 8:06pm Thanks for the recommendation on where to have the chasis checked out. I am very grateful. This BB has brand new tires all the way around. I did stumble on a post that said from the bottom of skirt to ground should be 19" on front and 20" on back. My measurements were short by approx 1' on the passenger side and over by one inch on the drivers side. (I parked it on a level spot) I know the previous owner had two new airbags put on it. Perhaps they just did not get it adjusted properly and it needs to be tweaked. The coach had sat for a day and I did not notice it rise so I am assuming that is a good indication that there are no leaks. When adjusting those valves should all the tanks be empty? When driving it this afternoon the ride seems mushy-makes it comfortable though. What are indications that the shocks shoud be replaced? I will take your advice on the towing insurance and will never get under the vehicle untill I have been properly trained on the correct technique. Thanks Ed Allison [ Post a Reply to This Message ]