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Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258392] |
Sun, 10 August 2014 14:09 |
lotsofspareparts
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Am hoping someone out there has put together a basic list of tools that may be required to perform simple roadside repairs like swapping belts, airbag replacements, and whatever else may pop up that doesn't necessarily require a tow.
Jared
Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter.....
77 Eleganza II "Recherché".....
73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
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Re: Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258447 is a reply to message #258409] |
Sun, 10 August 2014 22:56 |
lotsofspareparts
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Matt Colie wrote on Sun, 10 August 2014 16:03lotsofspareparts wrote on Sun, 10 August 2014 15:09Am hoping someone out there has put together a basic list of tools that may be required to perform simple roadside repairs like swapping belts, airbag replacements, and whatever else may pop up that doesn't necessarily require a tow.
Jared
Jared,
There have been several, but one is posted over on the GMC information page.
There really isn't much you wouldn't think of if you just thought about it. Much of the consideration is what you would be comfortable tackling at the road side.
Matt
Where is the GMC information page, I must have missed it.
Jared
Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter.....
77 Eleganza II "Recherché".....
73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
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Re: [GMCnet] Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258465 is a reply to message #258392] |
Mon, 11 August 2014 03:52 |
Olly Schmidt
Messages: 1265 Registered: February 2014 Location: Germany and Scottsville, ...
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Hello Jared,
when I planned the Seattle -> Farmville trip, a lot of people came back
with great information on what to carry.
> Am hoping someone out there has put together a basic list of tools that may be required to perform simple roadside repairs like swapping belts, airbag
> replacements, and whatever else may pop up that doesn't necessarily require a tow.
One mentioned the following items, that are all that were needed by me:
* Allstate RV Roadside assistance
* Credit card
* Cell phone
:)
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Re: [GMCnet] Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258469 is a reply to message #258465] |
Mon, 11 August 2014 06:17 |
Jim at the Co-op
Messages: 291 Registered: May 2014 Location: Orlando Florida
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I would modify that personally to AAA+ with an RV ryder. They will take
you anyplace you wanna go, even help you push it into the lake if you
like. Tow services that decide what repair center you should go to is not
good for someone with a GMC motorhome. If they want you to go to a shop
you do not know-- tell them to ask the shop if they have ever worked on a
front wheel drive 30+ year old motorhome --- if they say what is that, go
somewhere else... if they call it a P-30 chassis, go somewhere else... if
they ask "What can I do ya for",,,, run away!
Real information, go to Harbour freight to get one of those complete tool
sets (@ $40), get tools to remove your lug nuts, a 2.3 ton small floor jack
and a 6 tone bottle jack. A cheapo digital volt meter also from Harbour
Freight, 10' of 12 ga. hookup wire, a roll of duct tape and a 12 volt
compressor again at the cheap tool place. Build in "countermeasures" for
alternator, fuel system, generator, rear suspension, 3 fan belts, module,
coil and pickup, a fire suppression system manual and automatic, all fluids
and a rag to wipe your hands.
That with the stuff above and some redeemable Karma and from there the fun
can begin. If you have to bring a tool trailer stay at home and keep
working on the coach. You should have already replaced the alternator,
starter, hoses, carb, dist, water pump and all that mess and you should
know their condition. leaving home with any part on the coach you do not
know -- first person--- is a mistake. Do not need to be a mechanic, just
recognize what's going on and have a plan.
I know this is a question on many folks minds, I hope this has helped...
Jim Bounds
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On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 4:52 AM, Peer Oliver Schmidt
wrote:
> Hello Jared,
>
> when I planned the Seattle -> Farmville trip, a lot of people came back
> with great information on what to carry.
>> Am hoping someone out there has put together a basic list of tools that
> may be required to perform simple roadside repairs like swapping belts,
> airbag
>> replacements, and whatever else may pop up that doesn't necessarily
> require a tow.
>
> One mentioned the following items, that are all that were needed by me:
>
> * Allstate RV Roadside assistance
> * Credit card
> * Cell phone
>
> :)
>
> --
> Best regards
>
> Peer Oliver Schmidt
> PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258531 is a reply to message #258469] |
Mon, 11 August 2014 19:27 |
lotsofspareparts
Messages: 726 Registered: May 2014 Location: Arlington, WA
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Jim at the Co-op wrote on Mon, 11 August 2014 04:17 You should have already replaced the alternator,
starter, hoses, carb, dist, water pump and all that mess and you should
know their condition.
Jim Bounds
New 100a alternator
Starter was replaced with the engine about 15k miles ago, still has the stickers on it
Hoses, not yet, but all the coolant hoses and fuel lines are supple (even the hoses running to the water heater), am going to finish replacing all the fuel lines under the hood just because I can and the rest will be done over the winter.
Carb, nope..... Fuel Injected with new pump and new before and after filters.
Distributor was also replaced with the engine, already have spare module and coil.
Water Pump was also replaced with the engine.
I do plan on replacing the belts cause that seems way simpler in the driveway than the highway.
Seems like I am pretty close. I have all of the tools mentioned on the list, the coach even came with a brand new 6 ton jack still in the box.
Speaking of jacks, it also came with the original jack and chain...... is that something I should even bother with or should I leave it at home?
Thanks for the info Jim,
Jared
Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter.....
77 Eleganza II "Recherché".....
73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
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Re: [GMCnet] Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258536 is a reply to message #258465] |
Mon, 11 August 2014 19:43 |
werewilfs
Messages: 329 Registered: July 2012 Location: Rappahannock County, VA
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Keep that original jack and chain. Eric Tanner told me the story when he shredded a tire a couple years ago. It took out the airlines to the bags and knocked off the valve stem to the other tire and left him sitting on the bogie. The only thing that lifted that coach up was the original bottle jack and chain.
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Jim at the Co-op wrote on Mon, 11 August 2014 04:17
> You should have already replaced the alternator,
> starter, hoses, carb, dist, water pump and all that mess and you should
> know their condition.
>
> Jim Bounds
New 100a alternator
Starter was replaced with the engine about 15k miles ago, still has the stickers on it
Hoses, not yet, but all the coolant hoses and fuel lines are supple (even the hoses running to the water heater), am going to finish replacing all the
fuel lines under the hood just because I can and the rest will be done over the winter.
Carb, nope..... Fuel Injected with new pump and new before and after filters.
Distributor was also replaced with the engine, already have spare module and coil.
Water Pump was also replaced with the engine.
I do plan on replacing the belts cause that seems way simpler in the driveway than the highway.
Seems like I am pretty close. I have all of the tools mentioned on the list, the coach even came with a brand new 6 ton jack still in the box.
Speaking of jacks, it also came with the original jack and chain...... is that something I should even bother with or should I leave it at home?
Thanks for the info Jim,
Jared
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Jared & Tina Lazaron + 7yr old Daughter.
77 Eleganza II "Recherché" Winterfeldt 455, Holley ProJection, Doug Thorley Headers, 3in exhaust, Switch Pitch, Alcoas, ONAN 6.5 Emerald series, CMC
Restoration
GO SEAHAWKS!!
Arlington, WA 98223
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Re: Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258562 is a reply to message #258392] |
Tue, 12 August 2014 06:49 |
jhbridges
Messages: 8412 Registered: May 2011 Location: Braselton ga
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When the pin shears, it leaves a longer piece in the middle than the two end pieces -at least on OMC motors. Back in The Day, I've gotten the family houseboat back to port more than once by simply swapping the pieces of the pin and going real gently.
johnny
'76 23' transmode Norris - and back then, 40' Stardust Cruiser
Braselton GA
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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Re: Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258568 is a reply to message #258392] |
Tue, 12 August 2014 08:16 |
kerry pinkerton
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Rob Muller carries a oilcloth tablecloth that he lays on the ground when he has to work under the coach. Field Expedient Creeper.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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Re: [GMCnet] Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258570 is a reply to message #258465] |
Tue, 12 August 2014 08:34 |
jessfarr
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While the oilcloth tablecloth makes a good transportable soddy creeper, we have now found all these foam political signs are even better, though not nearly as roll up transportable.
jofarr
soddy daisy tn
74 canyonlands, 76 coop redone something or other and 78 28' jones classic cruiser
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Roadside repairs tool bag contents???
Rob Muller carries a oilcloth tablecloth that he lays on the ground when he has to work under the coach. Field Expedient Creeper.
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North Alabama, near Huntsville,
77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny also a 76 Eleganza to be re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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Re: [GMCnet] Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258571 is a reply to message #258568] |
Tue, 12 August 2014 08:40 |
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USAussie
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Kerry,
Actually it's a piece of thin plastic of some kind, if anyone is interested I can try and find it. Be advised I had to buy a sheet
and it wasn't cheap.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
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Rob Muller carries a oilcloth tablecloth that he lays on the ground when he has to work under the coach. Field Expedient Creeper.
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Kerry Pinkerton
North Alabama, near Huntsville,
77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny also a 76 Eleganza to be re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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Re: Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258572 is a reply to message #258562] |
Tue, 12 August 2014 09:10 |
Keith V
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Johnny Bridges wrote on Tue, 12 August 2014 06:49When the pin shears, it leaves a longer piece in the middle than the two end pieces -at least on OMC motors. Back in The Day, I've gotten the family houseboat back to port more than once by simply swapping the pieces of the pin and going real gently.
johnny
'76 23' transmode Norris - and back then, 40' Stardust Cruiser
Braselton GA
That was the first attempt, but it's on the bottom of the river now.
Yes I learned new words that day.
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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Re: [GMCnet] Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258673 is a reply to message #258671] |
Wed, 13 August 2014 08:04 |
Jim at the Co-op
Messages: 291 Registered: May 2014 Location: Orlando Florida
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My comments on not bringing the plethera of parts is in that you should
have descent reliability in the parts on the coach. Don;t wait for a key
part yo fail, renew those things and you will logically have less issues.
Just no reason to take those chances. On the FI system, be sure you have
the components on the system as spares, carry them, a diagram and a
diagnostic tree. You or whoever is willing to work on the thing will need
all that info for sure,
Jim Bounds
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On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 8:41 AM, Bill Freeman wrote:
> For a ground mat I use the 2 foot square interlocking foam floor mats.
> They are about 1/2" thick so you can be comfortable even on top of gravel.
> You can make any size pad you want in 2 foot increments and easily take
> them apart for storage. Easy to clean wipe grease off of them when finished
> with the dirty jobs. They are sold in most big box stores and are
> inexpensive.
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> Bill Freeman
> 78 Royale 73 Sequoia
> Colerain, North Carolina
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Re: [GMCnet] Roadside repairs tool bag contents??? [message #258674 is a reply to message #258536] |
Wed, 13 August 2014 08:17 |
thorndike
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Jared, just remember, I have the jack chain and no jack, while you have a jack with no chain. We either have to travel together, or you can buy the chain for about $10,000,000. Sound good?
Bob
werewilfs wrote on Mon, 11 August 2014 20:43Keep that original jack and chain. Eric Tanner told me the story when he shredded a tire a couple years ago. It took out the airlines to the bags and knocked off the valve stem to the other tire and left him sitting on the bogie. The only thing that lifted that coach up was the original bottle jack and chain.
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Jim at the Co-op wrote on Mon, 11 August 2014 04:17
> You should have already replaced the alternator,
> starter, hoses, carb, dist, water pump and all that mess and you should
> know their condition.
>
> Jim Bounds
New 100a alternator
Starter was replaced with the engine about 15k miles ago, still has the stickers on it
Hoses, not yet, but all the coolant hoses and fuel lines are supple (even the hoses running to the water heater), am going to finish replacing all the
fuel lines under the hood just because I can and the rest will be done over the winter.
Carb, nope..... Fuel Injected with new pump and new before and after filters.
Distributor was also replaced with the engine, already have spare module and coil.
Water Pump was also replaced with the engine.
I do plan on replacing the belts cause that seems way simpler in the driveway than the highway.
Seems like I am pretty close. I have all of the tools mentioned on the list, the coach even came with a brand new 6 ton jack still in the box.
Speaking of jacks, it also came with the original jack and chain...... is that something I should even bother with or should I leave it at home?
Thanks for the info Jim,
Jared
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Jared & Tina Lazaron + 7yr old Daughter.
77 Eleganza II "Recherché" Winterfeldt 455, Holley ProJection, Doug Thorley Headers, 3in exhaust, Switch Pitch, Alcoas, ONAN 6.5 Emerald series, CMC
Restoration
GO SEAHAWKS!!
Arlington, WA 98223
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