Results for "squealing"

After replacing the belt tensioner, cleaning the pulleys, and checking all the belts — my 2019 27' NeXus Viper on Ford E450 V10 chassis still squeals from the front driver side at highway speeds. The noise occurs at highway speeds after approximately 5 miles of driving and disappears when slowing down. I've already replaced the serpentine belt and performed an engine-off test in neutral, which confirmed the noise persists independently of engine components.

I want a systematic diagnostic approach to determine whether this is brake caliper drag or wheel bearing failure. What specific tests should I perform to differentiate between these potential causes? I aim to avoid unnecessary repairs and focus my troubleshooting on the most likely culprits based on these symptoms. …more

Staring at my 2022 Thor Quantum SE28 furnace after following three YouTube tutorials that somehow made it worse — now it won't ignite despite the blower running perfectly. The unit is getting power and the blower motor kicks on when I call for heat, but I'm not getting any ignition at all - no flame, no heat output. I can hear the blower running strong, so it's definitely getting electrical power, but something in the ignition sequence isn't working.

I've got plenty of propane (3/4 tank) and my stove works fine, so I know gas is flowing to the RV. This is actually the first time I've tried to fire up the furnace this season after it sat unused all summer. The outside vents look clean and I don't see any obvious obstructions, but I'm wondering if there are specific components in the ignition system I should be checking.

What are the most common failure points when you have blower operation but no ignition? I'd like to work through the troubleshooting systematically rather than just throwing parts at it. Are there particular components like switches or igniters that typically cause this symptom? …more

Walked through a YouTube tutorial to replace the serpentine belt on my 1989 Georgie Boy Ford 460 but somehow made the routing even more confusing than before. I have a 1989 Georgie Boy Encounter with a Ford 460 engine, and I'm having belt issues after some alternator work.

I'm not entirely sure about the belt setup on this engine - how many belts should there be? Is it a serpentine system or separate belts for different accessories? I'm also wondering about the routing pattern and if there are specific part numbers I should be looking for.

Any help figuring out the correct belt configuration would be greatly appreciated. I want to make sure I get this right before attempting the installation. …more

According to my experience, my motorhome tire covers only cause emergency driving issues when it's above 85 degrees outside — they stay put fine in cooler weather. I'm worried about what would happen if I forget to remove them before driving, especially in an emergency situation where I might need to leave quickly.

Would driving with the tire covers still on damage my tires or wheels? I'm hoping they would just tear off harmlessly, but I honestly don't know and don't want to risk expensive tire damage. Any advice on what actually happens and whether it's safe to drive if I absolutely had to? …more

Replaced everything my mechanic suggested for the power steering failure, but the dealership says it's electrical and YouTube videos show completely different fixes. Was driving my 2001 American Tradition into a campsite yesterday when the steering started getting really stiff. By the time I got parked, I had zero power steering assistance. The weird part is that my hydraulic leveling system is working perfectly fine. I always thought both systems shared the same hydraulic pump on my 8.3 Cummins setup. I've checked the power steering fluid and it looks okay, but I'm stumped why one system would fail while the other keeps working. Has anyone dealt with this specific issue before? I'm not sure if this is something I can tackle myself or if I need to find a shop. …more