Last spring I did a tuneup on my Onan 4k Micro-Quite generator. This improved the starting and running of the genney.
However, when starting, it seemed like I had to crank the generator for a long time, especially when cold. Cranking times would be 20-30 seconds, and if it was real cold (below freezing, I’d usually need to crank for 20 seconds, it would catch and act like it tried to start. I’d let it sit for a 10 seconds, then on the second crank it would usually start. Continue reading “Onan Generator Choke Adjustment”
It was -17 degrees outside with the wind blowing 30-40 mph. We were boondocking in a parking lot because the Campground we were going to stay at, we couldn’t see the roads and were afraid of driving into a ditch.
We had just finished a road trip and were cleaning out the Mirada, when we went to open the door, it wouldn’t open!!
On our last trip, On occasion, when I was applying the brakes very lightly, I could feel a very gentle pulsing in the brake pedal. It wasn’t a rapid pulse, like that when the anti-skid kicks in.
ED NOTE (Jan 2017) – We just came back from a 6 week, 7500 mile trip, the new shocks made a big difference.
The roof of the Mirada was 15 years old and showing signs of wear and tear. It wasn’t leaking, but had a few minor repairs. It was also leaving tell tale white streaks on the sides of the Mirada. These are caused by EPDM roof decaying because of UV exposure.
The wiper blades on the Mirada were starting to show their age. I believe they were Anco A-24-M blades, a good quality blade, but the rubber was starting to tear on the passenger side.
Although the awning was in good shape, at the very top that’s always exposed to the sun, the fabric was brittle and cracked and could rip very easily. It was time for a new awning.
While traveling last year, the hood hinge on the drivers side broke. This is the piece the hood swings on and is mounted just below the windshield on the inside of the front end of the Mirada. I took the hinge off, found a shop that welded for me, put it back together and we were on our way.