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Generator (Onan)
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http://www.flightsystems.com/pdf/onanrvtshootgd608.pdfI had a problem with my generator, it would start and run but the RPMs…Continue

Tags: RV Generators, winterizing Your RV Generator, RV Generator Repair

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pete Peterson Mar 7, 2011.

Anyone had this 454 problem?
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We have owned a 1985 Midas with a 454 motor for several years.  The previous owner told us that there was a small problem, it would "pop back through the carb" under load.  I tried lots of things and…Continue

Tags: RV Engine Problems, 454 Chevy Overheating, Class A Chevrolet 454 Engine Problems

Started this discussion. Last reply by William Briggs Sep 25, 2011.

The Maiden Voyage
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Our "new" motor home was (is) a 1985 Midas, 27ft class A.  We live in Montana, about the mid point between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.  Naturally we decided to take a trip though…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Helen Waddell Feb 26, 2011.

Are those termite nests?
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Our motor home has light colored wood throughout, it is a 1985 Midas and when we acquired it only had about 40k on it.  We live in Montana and termites don't do well here because of the cold winters.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Helen Waddell Feb 26, 2011.

 

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Great Falls, Mt
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Travel and camp as much as possible. Retired military, spend most summers split between local mountains and lakes.

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At 1:20am on June 21, 2011, David Weiss said…
Thank you for the heads up on the spark plug wire. A starter repairman gave me this tip. Run a sump pump or flex dryer vent hose from the front under the bumper to the starter to prevent the starter from swelling with heat and turn over very slowly. I also supplement my gasoline with hydrogen made from water. Do not let anyone tell you it does not work! I went from 4-6 miles a gallon to 10 - 15 miles a gallon by adding a propane carburetor adapter to my carb. I also added an extra alternator and battery to run the hydrogen cell.
 
 
 

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