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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-17-2016, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By Alechemist
I have to break up with my 1985 325

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/60216_10204384382032859_1203470501995607398_n.jpg?oh=a5c0ed0365689b5ee3227956d638bdc2&oe=58173D00I find myself in need of cash, but I'm dragging my feet...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-29-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,250
Posted By Alechemist
It disconnects the univolt converter and the DC...

It disconnects the univolt converter and the DC circuit panel from the coach batteries. This is useful for storage, or if you have a 12v drain somewhere, to keep from killing your battery when not...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-29-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,275
Posted By Alechemist
I paid $15K for my '85 325 (454ci) last summer. ...

I paid $15K for my '85 325 (454ci) last summer. 53K miles and in great shape overall, with Banks air intake and exhaust. Have since replaced converter, batteries, fridge, and front airbags, and...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-29-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,430
Posted By Alechemist
Thanks everyone. I ended up putting in a new...

Thanks everyone. I ended up putting in a new one. Pretty easy swap.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-29-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,416
Posted By Alechemist
I used air lift from Amazon as well. I found...

I used air lift from Amazon as well. I found that getting the old ones out took 90% of the time, and I'm not sure what I'd do differently. Vice grips and brute force twisting and pulling. When I...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-31-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,430
Posted By Alechemist
Refrigerator- ammonia smell?

So, we're driving down the road today, and notice a strong ammonia smell in the MH. Fridge was warm when we got home (still had green power light on). Kiss of death?
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 05-26-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,214
Posted By Alechemist
What type of brakes would you use when towing on...

What type of brakes would you use when towing on a dolly? Would a proportional floor-mounted brake box be effective with only the rear wheels on the ground?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-12-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By Alechemist
I have an '85 325. It was $88k new, but price...

I have an '85 325. It was $88k new, but price depended a little on options.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-12-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,925
Posted By Alechemist
$90 on Amazon, next day shipping. I was going to...

$90 on Amazon, next day shipping. I was going to put it off until I found out how quick they are to install.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-12-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,925
Posted By Alechemist
Thanks. I went ahead and ordered the Airlift 1000...

Thanks. I went ahead and ordered the Airlift 1000 set. I'll install them tomorrow.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-12-2015, 07:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,925
Posted By Alechemist
Front air bags- safety concern?

I have a 50 mile trip planned this weekend for my son's birthday, and am looking for opinions on whether my '85 325 is safe to drive with deflated front airbags. It's all flat highway driving.
When...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-31-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,135
Posted By Alechemist
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Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-30-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,135
Posted By Alechemist
I paid $14200 for my 1985 325 last July, and it's...

I paid $14200 for my 1985 325 last July, and it's clean, fully functional, has nice original interior, banks exhaust, and 53K miles. For what it's worth, my Allstate agent gave me collision coverage...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-30-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,276
Posted By Alechemist
I left the MH plugged in all summer last year,...

I left the MH plugged in all summer last year, and the Univolt cooked the old liquid cell batteries. I just installed a pair of Group 31 Discover Energy 12v AGMs (EV31A-A). They're used- spent one...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-25-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 620,318
Posted By Alechemist
Are you kidding me?

This has to be a mistake, yes?

1989 Airstream 345 Le Good Looking (https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rvs/4948406071.html)
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-07-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,790
Posted By Alechemist
I installed a dash mounted 12v fan from Camping...

I installed a dash mounted 12v fan from Camping World, and I run the generator and roof A/C on the road.
Forum: Member Introductions 08-01-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By Alechemist
Desdemona's Rocket Ship

We bought a 1985 325 MH a couple weeks ago, and have been working like crazy to get it ready for it's maiden voyage into the White Mountains of New Hampshire later today.

My wife calls it...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-28-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By Alechemist
Mine had a sony power amp/equalizer unit mounted...

Mine had a sony power amp/equalizer unit mounted right above the stereo head unit in the dash. It was fed via an inline 8a fuse. I took it out when I replaced the stereo, and now have a big hole in...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-28-2014, 08:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 850
Posted By Alechemist
Remote spotlight- adjusting the vertical travel?

The up/down travel on my remote spotlight seems off- it moves ok, but I can only point it at the ground between about 15-35 feet from the MH. Is this normal? Is there a way to adjust the travel so...
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