Results for "ride-quality"

I replaced my 2006 Dutch Star height valve but the front air bags still won't inflate, the valve seems stuck, AND the whole front end is sitting way too low. The air pressure gauges look totally normal, but when I try to air up the front bags, they just won't fill up. Instead I'm hearing this whining noise and air is literally coming out of the height control valve exhaust port.

It's like the system thinks something's wrong but I can't figure out what. The bags themselves seem fine, and there's definitely air pressure in the system. What would cause the height valve to dump air instead of letting the bags inflate? This is driving me nuts! …more

Our Ford E-450's front suspension is making grinding noises when I turn - is this dangerous with kids in our Winnebago? My 2007 Winnebago Outlook 31' has been driving like absolute garbage and everyone keeps mentioning this "quick fix" for Ford E-450 chassis front suspension issues. I've been crawling under this thing for hours trying to figure out what I'm even looking at.

I keep hearing about track bars, radius arms, coil springs - but honestly, I can't tell which is which on my setup. The suspension doesn't look like the simple diagrams I've seen online. Can someone please break down exactly what components are involved in this quick fix for the E-450 chassis? I really need to know what I'm dealing with before I make this worse than it already is.

I'm willing to take photos and get help from other owners if needed, but first I need to understand what parts I should even be focusing on. This motorhome has been my home and I desperately need to get this sorted out! …more

Wireless air suspension controller stopped communicating with the compressor module last week. Bags inflate manually at the valve but the wireless remote and dash controls do nothing. System worked perfectly for two years and just quit. …more

Somewhere between shock and disbelief, I'm questioning my Ford dealer who insists my 2023 E350's 7.3L Godzilla V8 needs a complete rebuild after lifter failure at just 70,000 miles. The engine had one bad lifter and two scored piston walls, which seems pretty severe for a relatively new motor with what should be considered moderate mileage for a commercial-grade engine.

This has me concerned since I'm considering a similar setup for my Class C motorhome build. The 7.3L Godzilla has been marketed as Ford's heavy-duty solution, so seeing this kind of failure relatively early is troubling. Is this an isolated incident or are there patterns of lifter problems emerging with these engines? What should potential buyers be watching for, and are there any preventive measures or early warning signs that could help avoid this kind of expensive failure?

I'd appreciate any insights on whether this represents a broader reliability concern with the 7.3L platform or if it's just an unfortunate one-off situation that shouldn't influence purchasing decisions. …more

Driver side window on my Monaco Windsor needs to come out for a seal replacement but this thing is massive — easily 80+ pounds of curved glass. Trying to figure out how to safely remove it without dropping it or cracking the frame. Two-person job minimum but need to know the actual process. …more

Walked out to my 2018 Newmar Dutch Star this morning and the air suspension is taking 4-5 minutes to reach ride height on startup. Just wondering if that's normal or if I've got something going on that needs attention?

Not sure if this is just how these systems work or if I should be looking at the compressor or checking for leaks somewhere. What's the typical time frame for air suspension to get up to proper height? …more

According to my bank account, this 2007 Dyna Max IE250 air ride electrical manual hunt is eating through my repair budget faster than I can earn it. I've been dealing with some electrical issues and really need the wiring diagrams and troubleshooting procedures, but I can't seem to find this documentation anywhere online.

I've already tried the usual RV manual sites and even contacted a few local dealers, but nobody seems to have specific electrical documentation for the Dyna Air Ride system that was installed on these units. This is supposedly a premium suspension system, so you'd think the manuals would be easier to track down!

Does anyone know where I can actually get my hands on the electrical manual for this air ride system? I'm willing to pay for it at this point - I just need to get this thing working properly again. …more

I replaced the cruise control contact ring on my 2000 Itasca's F53 chassis twice now — would this repair be covered under extended warranty? I've discovered it uses some kind of 3-pin contact ring system under the steering wheel instead of a proper clock spring (because of course Ford had to be different).

I'm pretty sure one of the contacts looks bent - either from age or from me aggressively mashing buttons trying to get it to work like some kind of RV caveman. Before I start taking apart my steering wheel and inevitably lose three screws that apparently don't exist anywhere else in the universe, does anyone know if these contact rings can actually be repaired? Can you just straighten bent contacts, or am I looking at replacing the whole thing? …more

Despite eight years of faithful service, our 40-foot destination trailer is starting to feel cramped — time to upgrade to a Monaco Diplomat motorhome or keep making do? We've found a 2008 Monaco Diplomat 40SKQ that's caught our attention - it has 66,000 miles and appears to have been well cared for by the current owners. They've shown us receipts for major maintenance items completed in the past couple of years, including some engine work and chassis updates. Coming from the towable world, we're not sure what specific things to look for when evaluating a Class A purchase. What should we focus on during our inspection, and are there any known issues with this particular Monaco model and year that we should be aware of? …more