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Forum: Berkshire 06-15-2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,757
Posted By speedmerchant
I have the 340 and it works well. Do I wish I...

I have the 340 and it works well. Do I wish I had more power, sure but I'd likely say that with 600hp. The 340 pushes it well. The 360 with the MH3000 tranny is definitely a better set up but if...
Forum: Berkshire 02-20-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,153
Posted By speedmerchant
No issues with regen after 12,000 miles.

No issues with regen after 12,000 miles.
Forum: Berkshire 02-18-2016, 11:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,153
Posted By speedmerchant
I posted this quite awhile ago. Had the same...

I posted this quite awhile ago. Had the same problem as you. There were lots of comments regarding the regen mode with the new section I put on but have covered more than 12,000 miles with no...
Forum: Berkshire 10-21-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,716
Posted By speedmerchant
The page was sent to me from Freightliner as I...

The page was sent to me from Freightliner as I planned to do this repair myself. My bracket and bolts had failed and I didn't want to spin my wheels trying to figure out stuff talking to a dealer. ...
Forum: Berkshire 10-21-2015, 07:31 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,716
Posted By speedmerchant
For those interested here is the Service Solution...

For those interested here is the Service Solution Document from Freightliner. The updated 5 bolt part number is HOR 992092. There are also part numbers for the bolts (capscrews) and washers (not...
Forum: Berkshire 10-19-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,716
Posted By speedmerchant
To clarify for all.....there is a machined...

To clarify for all.....there is a machined bracket that has the pulley for the serpentine belt pressed on to it. This bolts to the engine block and it is this unit that is the problem area. It is...
Forum: Berkshire 10-18-2015, 07:02 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,716
Posted By speedmerchant
You could call Freightliner Custom Chassis (don't...

You could call Freightliner Custom Chassis (don't have the number handy) and give them your VIN number. They can tell you. Or you can crawl up beside the exhaust system and with a inspection mirror...
Forum: Berkshire 10-18-2015, 06:49 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,716
Posted By speedmerchant
Price was $960CAD so prob around $700US. I have...

Price was $960CAD so prob around $700US. I have the correct part numbers for the bracket/hub and bolts and washers as well, along with the Service Solution information from Freightliner. When I am...
Forum: Berkshire 10-17-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,716
Posted By speedmerchant
Been through the issue of having the bolts sheer....

Been through the issue of having the bolts sheer. Actually one sheered and the bracket cracked in half. No have the 5 bolt installed. Been meaning to follow up on a thread i started when it...
Forum: Berkshire 09-20-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 19,299
Posted By speedmerchant
Cool, in the specs I saw it was listed as 100. ...

Cool, in the specs I saw it was listed as 100. Not sure where I read that though. Glad it's not. You know though I would be curious on mileage. I was camped next to a guy with a Newmar with the...
Forum: Berkshire 09-19-2015, 10:26 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 19,299
Posted By speedmerchant
Be nice to see a 150 gallon fuel tank on a tag...

Be nice to see a 150 gallon fuel tank on a tag axle with a 450 Cummins vs a 100gal. I know the Charleston doesn't have one either. Just saying FR if your reading....lots of other brand tag axles...
Forum: Berkshire 09-19-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,862
Posted By speedmerchant
No, no damage to the rad. I think damage to the...

No, no damage to the rad. I think damage to the rad would not be so easy as the air to air intercooler is in front of the rad and covers most of it. The intercooler is much more robust than a rad. ...
Forum: Berkshire 09-18-2015, 10:36 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,862
Posted By speedmerchant
Just a side note here but going through the...

Just a side note here but going through the broken fan bolt problem myself right now. Had a bolt fail/shear of and then the bracket actual cracked in half. While mine is a '08 I can tell you that on...
Forum: Berkshire 09-16-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By speedmerchant
Not sure on your 2014 but there has been issues...

Not sure on your 2014 but there has been issues with the coolant tanks on the 7500/8000 watt Onan gensets. The tanks are known to crack near the top due to their design. If you google it I am sure...
Forum: Berkshire 08-31-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,799
Posted By speedmerchant
That is an issue for sure. Had two of mine rot...

That is an issue for sure. Had two of mine rot off at different intervals and in turn replaced all the lower rad clamps. They were in rough shape...
Forum: Berkshire 08-30-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,799
Posted By speedmerchant
....Is the air to air intercooler ok? That is in...

....Is the air to air intercooler ok? That is in front of the rad from the inside closest to the fan and it covers most of the rad. It would have possibly had to go through that first to damage the...
Forum: Berkshire 08-30-2015, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,501
Posted By speedmerchant
You can 2012 (maybe even 2010, can't remember) or...

You can 2012 (maybe even 2010, can't remember) or newer and there is a electronic sequence you need to perform in the truck first. It's in the owners manual.
Forum: Berkshire 08-23-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By speedmerchant
You could crawl up underneath beside the tail...

You could crawl up underneath beside the tail pipe, disconnect the intake hose attached to the back side of that vent and clean it out that way. It's a tight squeeze but I am 6' and 195lbs and I can...
Forum: Berkshire 08-13-2015, 08:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,238
Posted By speedmerchant
Brilliant, thanks!

Brilliant, thanks!
Forum: Berkshire 08-10-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By speedmerchant
Yes, when I first bought it 5 years ago (I am 2nd...

Yes, when I first bought it 5 years ago (I am 2nd owner) and got it home I noticed that the belt was shredded in half. Replaced belt and tensioner. Was all good until yesterday when the bracket for...
Forum: Berkshire 08-10-2015, 06:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 689
Posted By speedmerchant
Fan hub bracket sheared bolts

Well it happened. As read about on this forum ( https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f112/radiator-fan-trouble-37738.html ) and others before as some of you may be aware of the issues with the...
Forum: Berkshire 07-31-2015, 10:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,859
Posted By speedmerchant
Don't forget your truck doesn't actually weigh...

Don't forget your truck doesn't actually weigh 7600lbs. That is the gross weight (truck plus maximum carrying capacity) The truck actually weighs somewhere around 5800lbs or less. And no this...
Forum: Berkshire 07-25-2015, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By speedmerchant
you sure can. We travel with both on most of the...

you sure can. We travel with both on most of the time.
Forum: Berkshire 07-06-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By speedmerchant
That would definatley be the case for the rear...

That would definatley be the case for the rear axles but the fronts run on independent hubs. Not sure why one would tell you that, did they say why?

James
Forum: Berkshire 07-06-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By speedmerchant
In real world driving I run 97psi in front right...

In real world driving I run 97psi in front right and 94psi in left front. The difference was recommended to me by a truck shop here to help compensate for the crown in the roads here in Ontario. I...
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