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Saturday, May 10, 2008
1976 Dodge [??]
By ash76 @ 10:26 AM :: 391 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Engine - Dodge
I just bought a '76 Dodge, in decent shape, needs some upgrades/cosmetic work.  Not sure of the make/model, if anyone knows anything about it, pl...
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
roof replacement
By mb0921 @ 9:25 PM :: 487 Views :: 3 Comments :: Article Rating :: Engine - Chevy, Chassis - P30
Hey campers, I have a 1994 Newmar Dutchstar, it needs a new roof. The old one is white in color yet it appears to be like a plastic material not rubbe...
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Monday, March 17, 2008
AC condenser
By pjude @ 5:45 PM :: 358 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
HI! Found out today that I need to replace the engine AC condenser....No help from any of the local AC shops...Have any of you on the net had to repla...
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
fixing rear corner window
By elbundi @ 9:13 AM :: 474 Views :: 2 Comments :: Article Rating :: Upgrades - Airstream

Not sure if this is the appropriate place for this article as it's not about a chassis, engine or upgrade. It's a DIY repair job.

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Saturday, October 13, 2007
GV & Exhaust installation results
By Gon Mad @ 4:45 AM :: 703 Views :: 2 Comments :: Article Rating :: Engine - Chevy, Chassis - P30
I recently underwent a project a long time overdue on my rig, the installation of the GearVenders under/overdrive & a new design exhaust system. Fir...
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Friday, August 10, 2007
Drivetrain improvements that actually work
By Steve @ 8:10 PM :: 1055 Views :: 2 Comments :: Article Rating :: Engine - Chevy, Chassis - P30
Improvements for p-30 drivetrain
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Thursday, March 01, 2007
American Carrier Equipment Rear Air Bag Repair
By CMAdmaxman @ 12:55 PM :: 1181 Views :: 3 Comments :: Article Rating :: Chassis - P30
The Airstreams or other makers that used the "American Carrier Equipment" or "American Carrier Systems" (same company) "Superide" air ride system for the rear axle, this will help you purchase the parts needed, air bags, bushings etc. We will go through the removal of the carrier for the air bags, Transverse Rod Bushings, pins and adjustment of the leveling valve. This system was also paired up with the Henschen CMA Tag axle using two valves on the tag to control the air bags (springs).
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Shower Valve Fix
By CMAdmaxman @ 9:19 PM :: 803 Views :: 4 Comments :: Article Rating :: Upgrades - Airstream
This article outlines the replacement/improvement of the shower connections and the replacement of the stock fixture in an Airstream 310. 
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Sunday, February 18, 2007
LED TAIL LIGHTS
By COOPERHAWK @ 12:23 PM :: 931 Views :: 3 Comments :: Article Rating :: Chassis - P30, Upgrades - Airstream
Last Winter there was a lot of hub bub about LED tail lights on the web.  I had been noticing them on a lot of semi's and on some of the newer cars, and they were definately a lot brighter.  Especially in the day time.  The problem was that not all lights are certified for automotive use in tail lights.  Here is an article on installing them in a Classic Motorhome.
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Sunday, January 21, 2007
P30 Chassis Coils Spring / Air Bag Replacement
By Balrgn @ 9:18 AM :: 1798 Views :: 7 Comments :: Article Rating
Over time the soil spring will loose efficiency.  This will cause the front end to “float” while driving down the road.   This article outlines replacement of the front coil springs and airbags on the P30 Motorhome Chassis
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Saturday, January 20, 2007
INSTALLATION OF RAMCO MIRRORS ON AIRSTREAM 345
By COOPERHAWK @ 2:04 PM :: 814 Views :: 4 Comments :: Article Rating
I was frustrated in the factory installed mirrors on our 345.  I couldn't adjust them to suit my needs and desires, and although I added several convex mirrors to supplement them, I was never satisfied.
 
I decided to install a set of RAMCO MIRRORS.  Using the web site, http://www,ramco-eng.com , I ordered a set of 9000CCR mirrors.  It was Winter and cold, but I have a large barn that I store my Motorhome in and although its not heated, I used a ceramic heater inside the coach and that did a nice job of making it warm enough to work.
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Monday, January 15, 2007
Chevy 454 Tuneup
By swebster @ 9:53 PM :: 875 Views :: 2 Comments :: Article Rating :: Engine - Chevy
This article covers a basic tune up on the Chevy 454 engine in a motorhome application.
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