Rear or side radiator

[redbaron]

Try posting a link from that thread to this thread.

 

[Ken C]

I am looking at a listing which shows a 2006 Newmar Kountry Star with the 350 ISL engine. The pictures show a rear radiator, but Newmar’s brochure shows it to have side radiators. What’s up? RV is 700 miles away and don’t want to was a trip. Cannot connect with the owner yet.

Try replacing the alternator, belts, A/C compressor or a water pumpa or other access on a rear radiator coach. Not a fun job. No question you will pay considerably more. Granted typical service, i.e oil change etc, doesn't make a difference.

 

[FLSteve]

Try posting a link from that thread to this thread.

@Neal @redbaron ... Or better yet, try posting a link on that thread to this thread . Is that saying the same thing????

 

[Neal]

@Neal @redbaron ... Or better yet, try posting a link on that thread to this thread . Is that saying the same thing????

Yes

 

[DavidL]

This is getting me confused...there was a discussion here on this forum. There was a multi post thread on a different site with related information. I posted that link here so as not to reproduce that entire discussion on this website. It wasn't to bring the forum users here to "learn about" the other site. I understand that each site wants users to keep their user's eyes on their respective site. So, Neal, what is your post requesting? Personally I view and try to contribute to both sites (and others). The one with the friendliest position and good content gets most of my eye share.

 

[Neal]

My bad @DavidL as I thought the discussion there was a duplicate here but trying to continue what you started here over there? I apologize if they are completely different discussions. I didn't dig into it that deep, not sure what you wanted with your link to that one I suppose.

 

[DavidL]

The other thread was just another user's insights into Rear Radiator Access which was the basis of this thread's points.

In "conclusion"...a rear radiator has much more difficult access to service the motor. So, more $'s and more headaches no matter who is servicing it. If the owner doesn't do their own service and doesn't care about the higher repair bill (once not covered by a Warranty or Service Contract), then the additional storage compartments is a good thing.

What isn't so obvious is that the RV will be more expensive due to the additional labor required as that labor is factored into what it costs to support the warranty which is then part of the BOM of the vehicle that typically affects the dealer price / MSRP. As an offset to possible less expensive components for a rear radiator design...

 

[Neal]

Got it! I went back to your post to see if I missed any context. I was obviously confused as described above. A little more detail could help those like me that don't READ to understand it was a different discussion. I see a lot here doubling their posts there for more feedback etc. I hope people will continue to trust in RVForums.com for their content and share their content to help build this site and continue to bring more members to join in.

 

[Neal]

As to your thread, I think it's a no brainer that easier engine access has its benefits but I wouldn't choose one coach over another for just this. Some do as they are skilled to do their maintenance. I have no problem paying the experts to handle my coach. It has not been bank breaking (yet), all services I've done at Gaffney (FL) have been reasonable and acceptable thankfully. I'm of the mindset if you're going to pay for something like this then you need to understand the bills that go with it are part of the game. Including fuel.

 

[DavidL]

As to your thread, I think it's a no brainer that easier engine access has its benefits but I wouldn't choose one coach over another for just this. Some do as they are skilled to do their maintenance. I have no problem paying the experts to handle my coach. It has not been bank breaking (yet), all services I've done at Gaffney (FL) have been reasonable and acceptable thankfully. I'm of the mindset if you're going to pay for something like this then you need to understand the bills that go with it are part of the game. Including fuel.

Y, I didn't pick my rig due to side radiator...but very glad that it has it since I have done so much work to it and do all my own maintenance / repairs.
Overall RVs are very easy to work on compared to a modern auto. Much easier access to everything. Just heavier and tighter.

 

[Neal]

Good to know and in the future I want to do more of my own. Maybe some here can cover each task and share how to do it. What to do and how to do. Share maintenance schedules etc.

Prior to RVing I did nothing. I remember someone saying if you don't do it yourself you'll go broke getting it done. So I've forced myself to do things. I've made mistakes and paid the dues getting it corrected but I've learned a lot. Chassis and engine is something I need to learn.

 

[DavidL]

Good to know and in the future I want to do more of my own. Maybe some here can cover each task and share how to do it. What to do and how to do. Share maintenance schedules etc.

Prior to RVing I did nothing. I remember someone saying if you don't do it yourself you'll go broke getting it done. So I've forced myself to do things. I've made mistakes and paid the dues getting it corrected but I've learned a lot. Chassis and engine is something I need to learn.

More than happy to share content. It takes several lifetimes to accumulate....
But...something I wanted to speak to you about...the structure of a standard forum really doesn't lend itself as that content will end up getting lost and not easily found when needed. A Service Manual has "Year/ Make / Model / Engine" and "Chapters / Sections" to better organize that type of content. Even if there were Tags to apply such metadata to content so it is easily filterable would be a vast improvement. That would make this site HUGE if there was content that is easily found and applied. thoughts?

The vast majority of RV content applies to most all RVs since the components are used cross brand / model. I for example, don't read the majority of content on this site because it's in a RV specific brand forum that I don't own. But I bet the majority of that content applies to mine too. So I miss those tidbits.

For example, this thread I would tag "Diesel", and "Radiator / cooling" with no Year and no Make selected.

Feel free to move this post into a "Forum Feedback" section (or wherever).

 

[Neal]

This forum does offer TAGS but most probably don't use them. You can create articles vs. typical forum discussion, the forum offers various types of content. When starting a new thread, in a forum where other options are available, you'll see tabs on what type of content you want to create. The Resources area is good for manuals, etc. but doesn't allow non staff to create folders/sub-folders which would be nice. I can create them as needed, I understand their intent to keep things from getting out of control and keeping it orderly. So if you have suggestions on how to post an article or something, let me know where you want to put it and I'll see what the options are. I appreciate your desire to help educate others here and share content. We can all teach others something, we've all learned from others, pay it forward is a great thing.