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Re: Help! Broke down in the desert!
Reply #26 –
Yahoo Message Number: 158740
Update: we're changing the fuel pump in the tank. $480 in labor. $180 in parts.
 I took the RV on a drive with the mechanic this morning. It broke down with him driving. He was able to see that there was air pushing through the line like I was out of gas. He seems to think this inside pump is the culprit. My rig will be done right around closing time. I'll be staying local, testing her out before hitting the road. I have to...see update #2

Update #2
 My insurance (Geico) claims 0 fault on my part. PD cited the driver for causing the accident and driving with a conditional license. Her insurance ( state farm) is fighting it. The girl that hit me is telling them I pulled from the left lane into her. She's lying. They're believing her and being incredibly rude about it. My Geico rep says if it were them Geico would have paid for this. He says he can't believe what they're doing. He suggested I get a copy of the report. I called LVPPD the officer hasn't submitted the report yet. We found a bumper. But as far as that side of the story goes we are at a standstill until the insurance goes through. Mechanic said bumper would be $300 plus an hour labor. But that doesn't include fixing the fiberglass or rewarding the brackets if that's necessary.
 Good news is my rig may he rolling by sundown.  So atleast I went be stranded. I need 7 beers and 6 margaritas.

Mike
Re: Help! Broke down in the desert!
Reply #27 –
Yahoo Message Number: 158743
I'm involved in a similar dispute with State Farm right now. They are absolute bastards. Be prepared for a long nasty fight. And WIN ! Mark
Re: Help! Broke down in the desert!
Reply #28 –
Yahoo Message Number: 158744
Did the mechanic try to pulls any failure codes from the computer? If so, do you know or can you find out what they are and then post them here?

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Help! Broke down in the desert!
Reply #29 –
Yahoo Message Number: 158745
He never did plug it in. We broke down together and when he saw that there was air shooting out of (the regulator? I think he said) he was convinced it was the pump inside the gas tank. He is putting that pump in right now.
Re: Help! Broke down in the desert!
Reply #30 –
Yahoo Message Number: 158746
Another really good reason to have an inexpensive dashcam. Mine turns on with the ignition, and turns off 30 seconds after shutting down the engine. Won't go without one these days. There can be no question when it is on video.

Dick
Re: Help! Broke down in the desert!
Reply #31 –
Yahoo Message Number: 158799
I made it out of Vegas! We replaced the fuel pump in the gas tank and that seems to have done it. I sent an extra day in Vegas driving around the city putting it to to the test. After 50 or so miles of laps I felt confident we solved the problem. I even felt better pickup and overall power. I headed toward Death Valley AMD am currently sending you this email over a prickly pear margarita at the Furnace Creek lodge. The fellas at the shop even happen to have a Chevy bumper that fit on my rig. Not an exact fit. Had to trim the fiberglass a bit but they did a good job and made it as clean as possible. Now just have to fight that girl's insurance company but really I'm just happy to be on the road.
 Thank you all again for your help. From here Im heading to Joshua Tree and then the coast. Maybe Ill see some of you along the way.
Re: Help! Broke down in the desert!
Reply #32 –
Yahoo Message Number: 158800
I should also mention that fuel filter, 2 pumps and labor I'm about $800. But they also gave me a deal on the bumper,  the labor for the bumper, tossed me a free motor for my Fantastic Fan that I needed and bought me lunch in of the days I was the waiting. A good shop I think.
Re: Help! Broke down in the desert!
Reply #33 –
Yahoo Message Number: 158814
The headline on this thread caught my attention, so I've been following closely. I have a '92, and started moving "replace fuel pump" up on my list of things to do. More importantly, I started getting mentally prepped for having the fuel pump go.
 So we were running south on I-5, hammering over the hills north of Lake Shasta. Low and behold! Right before the bridge over the lake, I had a hard time getting over 35.  Down the hill, and onto the bridge. Two lanes, no shoulder, and I was in serious doubt about making it to the other side!  Just as we cleared the bridge I coasted up hill to exit 690, where all comes to a stop. I had to pry myself off the seat, so puckered was I.
 Coach.net got us towed, to Advanced Automotine in Redding. Diagnosis led to the fuel filter, clogged completely. Sediment in the fuel looks like mud. Fuel pump probably compromised.
 We are camping on the parking lot, tomorrow will bring a new fuel pump from Sacremento.

It has been a good breakdown.
1- safe
2- Good Coach Net tow
3- Monday, mid day
4- close to service and parts
5- Trusworthy veteran tech
6- mentally prepared for this exact problem
7- we had an extra day built in our travel plan
8- weather is warm, clear and dry

Thanks for this thread, it helped me too.
Paul
'92 Mid Bath
 
Re: Help! Broke down in the desert!
Reply #34 –
Yahoo Message Number: 158828
Thanks for the story. That's how it's supposed to work. Have had similar problems (years ago with other brands) and our Good Sam towing helped us out in much the same manner.
2006 27' MidBath