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Motorhome Brake Repair

August 15, 2013

As most of you probably know, I’ve been complaining about a vibration in the steering column of my Class A Motorhome – a 1994 Pace Arrow.  After the front air bag suspension replacement failed to produce results, it was time for the next step – a brake job. I jacked the front end up, again…. [Read More]

Clipless Pedal Maintenance

August 14, 2013

I seem to learn something every day.  Today it was that not only does pedal maintenance exist for clipless pedals but it is required. I posted here that I went clipless (almost a year ago).  I really like clipless pedals (I’m using these Shimano pedals) and the improved performance is obvious to me (up stroke… [Read More]

RV Power Converter Replacement

August 12, 2013

Power Converter Replacement RV Motorhome Battery Charger

My old motorhome project had the original power converter (battery charger/converter) – circa 1994. Technology has come a long ways in twenty years. Old power converters simply applied a constant charging voltage as long as they were powered on. That simplistic approach is not good for the batteries. Modern power converters are intelligent about caring… [Read More]

RV House Battery Replacement

August 9, 2013

Six Volt Golf Cart Battery Replacement

With any older RV, I expected that a battery replacement would be necessary sooner rather than later. At the time I purchased my motorhome, the house batteries were garbage.  The would provide a little juice (tiny little) but not much. Wouldn’t it be great if batteries lasted forever?!?! I had hoped that I could revive… [Read More]

Air Bag Replacement

August 6, 2013

Air Bag RV Suspension Motorhome

Many motorhomes utilize an air bag suspension. Some are entirely air, some use air bags only to assist a more classic type of suspension. My 1994 Fleetwood Pace Arrow uses air bags located inside the front coil springs to assist the coil spring load carrying capability.  Of course, the air bags would not hold pressure… [Read More]

Wood Finish Restoration

August 1, 2013

Cabinet Wood Finish Restoration

Sadly, the wood finish on cabinets does not last forever. I know…  a major revelation that may make many of you quite sad.  Sorry. 🙂 This problem seems to be fairly prevalent in motorhomes in which the wood is exposed to more sun light.  Nearly all of the cabinets in my 1994 Pace Arrow were… [Read More]

Onan Generator Repair

July 30, 2013

Onan Generator Repair

As previously noted (here), the Onan 7000 generator on my Pace Arrow motorhome was not working when I purchased it.  Normally, this would be a deal breaker as the troubleshooting and (gasp) replacement cost could be huge. However; I got a very good deal and I was expecting, even hoping for, a project.  I’ve found… [Read More]

Condition Inspection Time

April 4, 2013

RV-3B Aileron Hinge Condition Inspection

A year has come and gone – amazing! Time for the annual Condition Inspection for my Vans RV-3B aircraft. Believe it or not, I was really looking forward to this inspection as there were several areas that I had not really dug into on this airplane and I wanted to see them. The bulk of… [Read More]

Tale of the Tail Wheel Replacement

March 22, 2013

Vans RV-3 Aircraft Tail Wheel Spring Replacement

The tail spring and tail wheel on the Van’s RV-3 is a pretty simple setup. However; there are two negatives. First, it is not a full swiveling wheel one has to lift the tail to push/pull it backwards.  Second, it lacks ground clearance. One doesn’t exactly go four-wheel driving with an airplane so why does… [Read More]

Hot Magneto Problem Solved

February 27, 2013

I finally found the problem (mentioned here) that was causing the left magneto on my Lycoming O-320 to be intermittently hot (active). Yay! I had searched and searched for the occasional problem. Traced wires, tested switches, and so forth. Finally, this past weekend, I was REALLY studying the P-Lead and magneto and the problem stuck… [Read More]

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