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Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-08-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,799
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Hi Brain, I have a 2008 PW Lexor currently and...

Hi Brain, I have a 2008 PW Lexor currently and had 2 other Chevy 3500 vans in the past. I used Bilstein's on all of them and noticed a big improvement on ride especially when coming off a driveway,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-08-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 827
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Thanks booster, the cracks are from me hitting...

Thanks booster, the cracks are from me hitting rocks, etc., mostly hairline spider cracks. The structure is sound. I stuck a rag into the 1/4" hole I drilled. Next day the rag was damp and most of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-02-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 827
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Running Board question

2008 PW Lexor. Similar to RT 190.

Hi All, I have been working on my running boards/rocker panels fixing cracks and dings and coating with truck bed liner. Very pleased to the way it is turning...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-29-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,531
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Gas refer in 3 class b's 400k and I've never...

Gas refer in 3 class b's 400k and I've never turned it off while refueling. Now you got me worried. If I start now I know I will forget to relight and my beer will be warm.

CA pumps that seal for...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-29-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Posted By Asphalt Addict
2008 Chevy Express 3500. Seems to me to be a pump...

2008 Chevy Express 3500. Seems to me to be a pump problem. Happens occasionally and as said above, I move the handle to 3 o'clock or even 1 o'clock. Pain in the butt. Even then it sometimes still...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-21-2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,744
Posted By Asphalt Addict
UPDATE: I pulled out the rear shocks and tested...

UPDATE: I pulled out the rear shocks and tested them against the new Bilstein by placing one end on the driveway and pushing them down. They seemed pretty close. So to justify replacing them I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-04-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,289
Posted By Asphalt Addict
What?! You mean I can't stop in the middle of the...

What?! You mean I can't stop in the middle of the road to take pics? Well, there goes all the fun.:sad:
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-04-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,767
Posted By Asphalt Addict
I had a 2006 RT 210 for a year, another story on...

I had a 2006 RT 210 for a year, another story on that. What I found was I took TOO much stuff I didn't need.:lol:
Never a happy medium.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-04-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,767
Posted By Asphalt Addict
So I looked at our first Ford Transit Beyond 22D...

So I looked at our first Ford Transit Beyond 22D eb. I really thought the Ford was my answer. However, I don't get why Ford misses on the cab. The space between the two seats is barely enough to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-01-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,767
Posted By Asphalt Addict
I'm looking at a 2019 Crossfit on RVTrader (no...

I'm looking at a 2019 Crossfit on RVTrader (no reply yet) and have a question for you if you know. Does the Nova Kool refer run on propane or just electric? It appears that the owner put in Lithium...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-31-2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,767
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Thanks for your input. The newer the better...

Thanks for your input. The newer the better within budget which is not over $100k. I know, I'm dreaming.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-30-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,289
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Thank you for your very kind offer. I will keep...

Thank you for your very kind offer. I will keep you in mind on our travels.
Jim
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-29-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,744
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Thanks for all your help. After getting a lot of...

Thanks for all your help. After getting a lot of opinions from the web I decide to ask Bilstein. The tech said that after that many miles (130k) they will wear out. The shaft gets smaller, other...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-29-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,744
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Thanks for all your help. After getting a lot of...

Thanks for all your help. After getting a lot of opinions from the web I decide to ask Bilstein. The tech said that after that many miles (130k) they will wear out. The shaft gets smaller, other...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-29-2022, 05:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,744
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Hi George. Thanks for the post. Did you notice...

Hi George. Thanks for the post. Did you notice any improvement with the new shocks even though the old ones seemed good? I'm assuming you replaced with Bilstein?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-29-2022, 05:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,289
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Thanks mkguitar I will look for leaf guides and...

Thanks mkguitar I will look for leaf guides and I'll check out the St. Lawrence Seaway.
I spent the whole day planning a route after I leave MA. My big challenge is from Badlands to Niagara Falls....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-28-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,289
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Trip to the Northeast for fall colors

Hello fellow B class travelers. We are planning a trip to MA, ME, VT, and NH in Oct to visit a friend and fall colors. Okay, for me fall colors, for wife her friend. I will be leaving the Tetons...
Forum: Places & Routes 07-28-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,216
Posted By Asphalt Addict
We live in Tahoe. Takes 6-7 days to get to...

We live in Tahoe. Takes 6-7 days to get to Fairbanks, just past North Pole. Made the trip many times direct, not touring until we made it to Denali. Long days driving. As most agree, 3 weeks isn't...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-27-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,767
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Beyond 22D ford anyone?

I'm looking at used Coachmen Beyond 22D on a Ford Transit. AKA Crossfit? If you have/had one; How do you like? How about storage? PW and RT used to have outside storage in their rocker panels. I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-25-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,316
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Thanks MsNomer, I checked the PM forum and found...

Thanks MsNomer, I checked the PM forum and found a lot of problems with the lift and OHV. Changing my mind on the Ram and leaning toward the Transit. Haven't found a deal yet that fits my pocketbook....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-25-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,316
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Thanks jakegw2. Not worried about the axle height...

Thanks jakegw2. Not worried about the axle height worried about plumbing, gen, rocker panels, etc.. I broke my drain pipe on a rock and snaped off my fresh water drain valve on my Chevy PW. Lifted...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-25-2022, 12:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,316
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Promaster lift kit

I'm considering a PW Lexor on the Promaster (used). I perfer the Transit but I can't find my desired floorplan at my desired price.

My big concern with the Promaster is the clearance. I go off...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-20-2022, 11:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,744
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Should I replace old Bilstein shocks

Hi friends,
I have about 130,000 miles on my Bilstein shocks. Chevy PW 3500. Had them inspected, no leaks. Mechanic says 'no leaks, no problem'.

Do you know if they lose their performance with...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-29-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,306
Posted By Asphalt Addict
I had the same problem plus the seats were...

I had the same problem plus the seats were breaking down. I used theseatshop.com. Nice and firm now. The color is not the same as my PW but matches exactly the door panels of my Chevy. I did not...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-07-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,634
Posted By Asphalt Addict
Peppermint oil. Make a water solution in spray...

Peppermint oil. Make a water solution in spray bottle for under hood. Spray once or more a month.

Also, search Amazon for ' Under Hood Animal Repeller', bought 2 and have not had mice since I put...
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