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General Discussion Forum
08-04-2022, 06:52 PM
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Roadtrek window problems
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Bjones7788
Chevy Roadtrek C L Lawrence coach windows can be...
Chevy Roadtrek C L Lawrence coach windows can be replaced with minor removal of window opening sheet metal and replaced with what appears to be a more reliable window of a different brand. Sunshine...
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General Discussion Forum
06-06-2021, 06:48 PM
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Stainless-Steel Continental tire Ring,,HELP
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1,478
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Bjones7788
Chrome spare tire cover latch key
If you once get it unlocked consider leaving it unlocked. The latch just knuckles over and ours has stayed latched for probably 150,000 miles.
Next option, borrow another Roadtrek owner's key when...
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General Discussion Forum
05-27-2021, 04:07 PM
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Replace Transmission on Chev. 04 Roadtrek 190 P
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1,403
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Bjones7788
This is not a response but a related question....
This is not a response but a related question. The Chevy 6.0 L van of that vintage usually has a robust transmission which lasts far longer than 130,000 miles. So was this van fitted with a smaller...
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General Discussion Forum
05-09-2021, 08:14 PM
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tires cracked ,, Just curious????
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2,671
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Bjones7788
We have two Roadtreks, two full size pickups, two...
We have two Roadtreks, two full size pickups, two full size SUVs and a couple of Porsches and Vettes and I think fourteen trailers as well as heavy construction equipment.. For the Roadtreks I...
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General Discussion Forum
05-09-2021, 07:11 PM
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tires cracked ,, Just curious????
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2,671
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Bjones7788
Congress directed NHTSA to determine why...
Congress directed NHTSA to determine why passenger vehicle tires were failing (Firestone) and Ford Explorers were rolling over injuring (and killng) soccer moms and kids. Probably 1980s. It was...
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General Discussion Forum
04-04-2021, 08:25 PM
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4L80-E Transmission Question
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Bjones7788
Chevy trans lockup
OK "Booster the Wizard",
When I move my 2004 Chevy Roadtrek 190 with 6 L gas engine up onto vehicle ramps, I notice that putting the shifter in the lowest gear seems to result in a transmission...
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General Discussion Forum
04-01-2021, 04:30 PM
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counter top replace
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Bjones7788
Our 2004 RT 190 Popular counter top is warped. I...
Our 2004 RT 190 Popular counter top is warped. I have seen several like this from that general vintage. Roadtrek told me that the counter top/sink is structurally part of the larger cabinet system no...
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General Discussion Forum
03-25-2021, 09:19 PM
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Roadtrek Adventurer RS Width
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1,488
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Bjones7788
I plug our rig into shore power when stored - a...
I plug our rig into shore power when stored - a Roadtrek 190 - and need the lower storage compartment cracked ajar for the cable. This is an easy spot to crunch on ours when entering or exiting...
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General Discussion Forum
03-18-2021, 11:29 PM
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34+2=37 Another Lift Story
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Bjones7788
BTW, before the front and rear spacers we hit a...
BTW, before the front and rear spacers we hit a speed bump in Mexico and cracked the sewer crossover pipe and had crunched the tank strap bolts multiple times requiring rewarding and even deformed...
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General Discussion Forum
03-18-2021, 11:25 PM
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34+2=37 Another Lift Story
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Bjones7788
Sorry - spell check messed my post up. Removing...
Sorry - spell check messed my post up. Removing the rear Air Lift bags and putting in 3" spacers made the rear ride now better ( as opposed to no better)
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General Discussion Forum
03-18-2021, 11:21 PM
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34+2=37 Another Lift Story
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Bjones7788
As I recall I was one of the folks who got nearly...
As I recall I was one of the folks who got nearly 4" in lift with the later Moog front springs under my 2013 Chevy Roadtrek 190 at the same time installed rear Air Lift bags. My wife and I thought...
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General Discussion Forum
03-18-2021, 06:46 PM
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34+2=37 Another Lift Story
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3,882
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Bjones7788
Having installed the Moog front springs and 3...
Having installed the Moog front springs and 3 inch rear lift blocks on a 2013 Chevy RT 190 a little over a year and probably 30,000 miles ago I have been very happy.
I think Booster sent me...
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General Discussion Forum
03-11-2021, 05:55 PM
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Need advice on towing
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Bjones7788
I have 14 trailers and long history of towing...
I have 14 trailers and long history of towing 7,000 pounds cross country with Chevy based Roadtreks (roughly 20,000 miles per year for over the last twenty years.)
A couple of thoughts for anyone...
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The Manufacturers & Models
03-01-2021, 05:46 PM
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What is the GCWR of my 2005 Roadtrek 190 Versitile?
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Bjones7788
Roadtrek 190 GVWR
The 190 Roadtreks post 2002 have the best tow ratings of any of the class B camper vans I have found. Most class Bs are rated for 500 pounds of trailer tongue weight and 5,000 pounds or less of...
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General Discussion Forum
01-28-2021, 04:21 PM
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Chevy or Dodge on older Roadtrek?
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6,700
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Bjones7788
Early Chevy vs Dodge
The Chevy Roadtrek vans can be lifted both front and rear by installing spacers - 3" between rear leaf springs and axle, very inexpensive and can be done at home but also requires longer U bolts -...
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General Discussion Forum
10-22-2020, 11:51 PM
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How Important is Gas Mileage?
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Bjones7788
How important is gas mileage - perspective
We rented what we thought would be our choice then test drove about 8 alternative models making sure we caught unterstate tractor trailer bow wave traffic and narrow twisting back roads. This told us...
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Trading Post | Classifieds
10-22-2020, 11:36 PM
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Replacment window 1999 roadtrek 190
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Bjones7788
Replacement rear side window option
The lower section of fold out CR Lawrence rear side windows fall out over time.
Consider cutting a piece of tinted Plexi Glass to size and connecting it to the remaing upper window with black Endura...
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General Discussion Forum
09-24-2020, 06:58 PM
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Waste valve handle pulled out when dumping!
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Bjones7788
Dump valve handle oulled out of the actual valve
As I recall. Our 2004 Roadtrek 190 Popular, dump valve opening handle had a rod crossing under the truck where there was a depression for an "O" ring around the rod. That "O" rung held the rod in the...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-08-2020, 12:06 AM
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Onan Story
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1,620
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Bjones7788
Hey guys I had a local boat trailer repair...
Hey guys
I had a local boat trailer repair shop here in the Florida Keys cut a piece of heavy gauge galvanized steel trailer tongue, 2" OD and it fit perfectly into the receiver on my 2013 Chevy...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-07-2020, 07:33 PM
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Onan Story
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1,620
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Bjones7788
2004/5 Onans in Roadtreks have altitude...
2004/5 Onans in Roadtreks have altitude adjustment levers (red as I recall) on the carburetors - which most golks are not going to find and use of course.
Our 2013 RT with Onan has a fixed jet...
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General Discussion Forum
05-25-2020, 02:54 PM
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19
peeling paint white Chev vans
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9,285
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Bjones7788
White Chevy vans had a very frequent White paint...
White Chevy vans had a very frequent White paint problem but the small spot peeling becoming worse is not nearly as common with other colors.
At first sign of paint choppong, my experience is it...
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General Discussion Forum
05-25-2020, 12:17 AM
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peeling paint white Chev vans
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9,285
Posted By
Bjones7788
An alternative is to lightly sand the peeled...
An alternative is to lightly sand the peeled area, including edges of remaing paint, apply Duplicolor primer by spray can, then a matching Duplicolor white by spray can. This has worked very nicely -...
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General Discussion Forum
05-24-2020, 11:52 PM
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Welcome to Florida...
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2,572
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Bjones7788
Sunshine State RVs in Gainesville specializes in...
Sunshine State RVs in Gainesville specializes in Class Bs and had made arrangements with Roadtrek component sources to be able to get parts during the RT bankruptcy.
If the damage is primarily...
Forum:
Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
05-08-2020, 02:59 PM
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10
Hello everyone
Views:
1,789
Posted By
Bjones7788
Another two issues that may not have been dealt...
Another two issues that may not have been dealt with in 2004 Roadtrek 190 with around 58,000 miles are
1. Front brake "judder" when descending long down hill grades that some folks said nearly...
Forum:
Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
05-08-2020, 02:45 PM
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10
Hello everyone
Views:
1,789
Posted By
Bjones7788
I apologize for not proof reading my erroneous...
I apologize for not proof reading my erroneous post. I allowed rushing and several interruptions to get me way off track.The service bulletin for symptoms that mimic "high altitude vapor lock" did...
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