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I noticed (ON OUR WAY FROM THE KEYS) something that really was a surprise.When we first start out driving the coach rattles and squeaks the blinds shake and the whole thing shutters. When we drive for fifteen minutes it all goes away then it is the smoothest drive you could have.The road does not change just the ride I hope this is the way all of us have the same thing happen to us.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all and to all a good night. HO HO HO
LENNY AND JUDY
lenny


lenny and judy
32', Regency, Cummins 8.3L, Spartan Chassis, 1992
Tag# 9112 0158 32RS 1B
 
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Sounds like possible flat spotting of your tires. Once they warm up from friction, they become round again.

Corey




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Upon further reflection, I'm recalling Nick Cagle's adventure with a U-Joint failure resulting in an unscheduled attempt to put the first drive-shaft into orbit.
I wouldn't think it likely to get smoother with time, but the consequences make it worth investigating rather quickly.

Corey




Formerly: 1997 Barth Monarch
Now: 2000 BlueBird Wanderlodge 43' LXi Millennium Edition DD Series 60 500HP 3 stage Jake, Overbuilt bike lift with R1200GS BMW, followed by 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited,
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Do you have air suspension? Could be that you are low in air to the air bags for awhile.

The other thought is perhaps your shocks are binding for a bit and then with continued action they free up?

These are only a WAG/


Ed
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Originally posted by MWrench:
Do you have air suspension? Could be that you are low in air to the air bags for awhile.
I believe Ed has it right. This sounds like the most likely scenario to me.

Most likely it's because your airbags are inflating too slowly. The vibration is because the driveshaft is bottomed out or is at the wrong angle when you first take off. Once aired up fully it goes away.


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I think you guys are on to something. My first thought when I read teh posting was
"dry u-joint". It seems like I had a similiar problem....possibly with a Chevrolet pickup several years ago but can't remember the specifics.
Kive
 
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I wouldn't rule out dried out grease in the drive shaft. Friction will expand the base stock and allow it to lubricate.

However, the type of vibration would be key to diagnosis.


Rusty


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Lenny, I can only offer the following observation. A u-joint is about $30.00. A complete drive shaft will cost you close to $1,500.00.

Nick
 
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Originally posted by Nick Cagle:
Lenny, I can only offer the following observation. A u-joint is about $30.00. A complete drive shaft will cost you close to $1,500.00.
But, as Nick can attest, the learning experience is truly priceless. Big Grin


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8908 0128 40RDS-C1
L-10 Cummins
Allison MT647 Transmission
Spartan Chassis
Regal Conversion1991 Medical Lab Conversion
9102 3709 33S-12
Ford 460 MPFI
C6 Transmission
Oshkosh Chassis



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It was just loss of air for 1 hour. Was not anything was wrong or that bad. just love the rideI think it is only the tires and air bags.Just don't like the shades rattling.and JUDY falling off of the seat just kidding got grease all over but it is going in for a check up and oil change before the next ride.
thanks everybody
lenny


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32', Regency, Cummins 8.3L, Spartan Chassis, 1992
Tag# 9112 0158 32RS 1B
 
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