Identifying Remaining Issues (Future DIY Projects)
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Former Million Dollar RV TRUE Cost of Ownership: My 1996 Newell Coach Experience! (10K Miles So Far)
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The presenter lists several outstanding issues and future DIY projects for the motorhome: 1. **Rear Airbags:** He still needs to replace the rear airbags. 2. **Tires:** New tires are needed, especially for the flat-spotted tag tires. A good tire costs approximately $400-600. 3. **Turn Signals:** The turn signals do not flash when headlights are on, requiring manual clicking of the stalk (likely a bulb socket issue from its old Ford headlights). 4. **AC Units:** The front and rear AC units are not blowing cold, but this is a low priority as the center and roof units provide sufficient cooling. 5. **AquaHot:** The diesel-powered portion of the AquaHot heating system has stopped working, but since the electric element still provides hot water, this is also a low priority. 6. **Leaky Fuel Tank:** The 300-gallon fuel tank has a leak when filled beyond half capacity. The presenter discovered it stops leaking below half, so he currently avoids full fill-ups, but plans to fix it to utilize the full range. 7. **Air Leaks (Supply Side):** Ongoing air leaks on the supply side of the air system need fixing to improve ride quality and prevent the air compressor from running constantly. 8. **Steering Wheel/Pedal Position:** The driving position is uncomfortable for his 6'5" height, with the pedals too close. He plans to modify the seating and pedal position to mimic a truck's ergonomics, which would involve moving the pedal forward and potentially fixing a disconnected air seat. 9. **Alignment:** A full chassis alignment is pending until all air leaks are resolved and the suspension can hold air consistently. He emphasizes that he prioritizes fixes based on his needs and what directly impacts his racing endeavors.
Goal: List and describe pending maintenance and improvement projects.
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- AC Units — Planned repair for non-cooling units
- Air Seat — Planned repair for disconnected seat air supply
- Air System Components — Planned repair for supply side air leaks
- AquaHot Diesel Burner AquaHot — Planned repair for hot water system
- Bulb Sockets — Potential fix for turn signal issue
- Fuel Tank — Planned repair for leak
- New Tires — Replacing worn and flat-spotted tires
- Pedal Assembly — Planned modification for driving ergonomics
- Rear Airbags — Planned replacement for improved suspension
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