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Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-04-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,715
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-06-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,478
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-27-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,403
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-09-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,666
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-09-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,666
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-04-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-01-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,110
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-25-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,488
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-18-2021, 11:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,861
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-18-2021, 11:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,861
Posted By 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)
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-18-2021, 11:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,861
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-18-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,861
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-11-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,572
Posted By 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...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 03-01-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,282
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-28-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,694
Posted By 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 -...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-22-2020, 11:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,588
Posted By 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...
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 10-22-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,483
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-24-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,335
Posted By 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...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-08-2020, 12:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,620
Posted By 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...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-07-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,620
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-25-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,271
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-25-2020, 12:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,271
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 -...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-24-2020, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,572
Posted By 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
Replies: 10
Views: 1,788
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
Replies: 10
Views: 1,788
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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