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Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-06-2022, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 520
Posted By vwexpert
FIXED IT! I turned off the battery power and...

FIXED IT! I turned off the battery power and turned back on. works fine now.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-06-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 520
Posted By vwexpert
Dometic RM 1350 not working

Hello, 2016 Forrester with RM1350 4 door refrigerator - coach has been sitting 6 month - went to fill propane tank - now the refrigerator shows EO in the display but it doesn't flash. It will also...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-09-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,274
Posted By vwexpert
newRVer, My coach had a drone noise at 60mph when...

newRVer, My coach had a drone noise at 60mph when I took delivery. A little annoying but I thought it was the air vents on the roof. When I took a trip to Oregon to see the eclipse the drive line...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-08-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,274
Posted By vwexpert
There are special angles and degrees that the...

There are special angles and degrees that the driveshafts have to be set at. I believe Forest River has the proper specs for their chassis. My 2016 was one of the first with the 6 speed transmissions...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-09-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 746
Posted By vwexpert
Driving miles when low fuel light comes on

Just wondering how many miles can we drive with the low fuel light on. I rarely let the fuel tank get past halfway but on my drive home this weekend I didn't want to stop until I reached home so I...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-09-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,600
Posted By vwexpert
I picked up my coach yesterday...drive line...

I picked up my coach yesterday...drive line fixed. I think it was never right from the factory. It had a droning noise at 60 mph that is now gone. I also averaged 9.4 mpg towing my dakota pickup back...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-21-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,600
Posted By vwexpert
Just heard word back from FR that they are...

Just heard word back from FR that they are sending my dealer a complete new driveshaft assembly. I think my coach was one of the first coaches with the 6 speed transmission and they have a better fix...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-24-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,600
Posted By vwexpert
...just heard back from my selling dealer and FR...

...just heard back from my selling dealer and FR warranty. This is something FR will repair.
Jim :trink39:
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-24-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,600
Posted By vwexpert
This was the first trip without a toad. I was...

This was the first trip without a toad. I was running 65 - 75 most of the time. NO issues at that speed (or below). It's just at 58 - 62 mph. It's not a vibration...it clinks and clanks under no or...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-23-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,600
Posted By vwexpert
I was hoping one of the F.R. reps would chime in...

I was hoping one of the F.R. reps would chime in and let me know.
Jim
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-23-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,600
Posted By vwexpert
I looked...everything feels tight. Jim

I looked...everything feels tight.
Jim
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-23-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,600
Posted By vwexpert
Mine was one of the first 2016 units with the 6...

Mine was one of the first 2016 units with the 6 speed trans and was delayed 4 weeks to be delivered so that they could repair the vibration. All was fine until now. I'm waiting to hear back from...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-23-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,600
Posted By vwexpert
I called a Ford truck dealer and he said...

I called a Ford truck dealer and he said sometimes on the long wheelbase RV's the RV companies use aftermarket drivelines.
Jim
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-23-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,600
Posted By vwexpert
Drive line clink & clank

My driveline started to make noise this weekend on my trip to Oregon. It clinks, clanks, and roars at 60. Trying to figure out if forest river covers the warranty or Ford.
Jim
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-19-2017, 10:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,656
Posted By vwexpert
I have not bent any pins...yet. I guess I don't...

I have not bent any pins...yet. I guess I don't drive "off road" like Sage. I can raise and lower the pressure to the air bags from the cab, but usually leave them at 70lbs. ;)
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-21-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,722
Posted By vwexpert
I have mine powered with the ignition...

I have mine powered with the ignition switch...don't need it coming on while camping..especially while I'm sleeping
Jim
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-13-2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,173
Posted By vwexpert
Try WD40 on the shaft.

Try WD40 on the shaft.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-12-2016, 10:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,722
Posted By vwexpert
Yes...that is the system I believe Amazon has a...

Yes...that is the system
I believe Amazon has a good price on it
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-09-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,722
Posted By vwexpert
The "Wireless air 72000" works great. It keeps a...

The "Wireless air 72000" works great. It keeps a constant set air pressure in the bags and you can adjust the pressure while driving.
Jim
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-03-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,173
Posted By vwexpert
THX GL...my fridge is always on and ready to go.

THX GL...my fridge is always on and ready to go.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-03-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,173
Posted By vwexpert
GL...why did they change your refrigerator door?...

GL...why did they change your refrigerator door? Mine won't stay shut (right side)...they ordered a new plastic latch but I think it more than that.
Jim
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-31-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,781
Posted By vwexpert
Here is a cool link on Class C handling. ...

Here is a cool link on Class C handling.
https://blueox.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ClassC_ChassisHandling.pdf
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-30-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 47,285
Posted By vwexpert
It was very simple to install sway bars. The...

It was very simple to install sway bars. The hardest part was the front support bolts - those sucka's were tight. I took me about an hour to install.
Jim
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-30-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 47,285
Posted By vwexpert
Sage...I was told (and confirmed on many...

Sage...I was told (and confirmed on many websites) to replace front and rear sway bars together to get the proper sway balance. Front and rear need to work in harmony and compliment each other. Same...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-29-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,160
Posted By vwexpert
My air bags lose a couple pounds between trips....

My air bags lose a couple pounds between trips. My air lift 72000 system usually runs for a couple seconds when I start the rig.
Jim
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