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Coach Talk Subject Index Below is an alphabetical list of "Coach Talk" articles (501 Subjects) from GMC Motorhome News Issue Numbers 1-52 (September 1994 - June 2007). These issues may be ordered by contacting us at 810-648-2444. TIP: To find the subject you're looking for, use your browser's "Find" function (CONTROL-F or APPLE-F) and type the word! Subject Issue No. Issue Date 23-foot Generator 51 Mar 2007 A Smart Charger 17 Sep 1998 AC Generator Problems 38 Dec 2003 Acorn Filter 42 Dec 2004 Adapter Gasket 2 Dec 1994 Adhesive Remover 22 Dec 1999 Aftermarket Parts 18 Dec 1998 Air Compressors 21 Sep 1999 Air Conditioner Quit 39 Mar 2004 Air Conditioner Stall 35 Mar 2003 Air Pressure Source 35 Mar 2003 Air vs. Nitrogen 50 Dec 2006 Air/Fuel Ratio 11 Mar 1997 Air-Bag Longevity 13 Sep 1997 Air-Bag Removal And Installation Procedure 13 Sep 1997 Air-Bag Substitute 16 Jun 1998 Air-Conditioning Maintenance 12 Jun 1997 Alcoa Part Numbers 16 Jun 1998 Alcoa Stud Standout 37 Sep 2003 Alcoa Wheel Recall 20 Jun 1999 Alcoa Wheel Recall 37 Sep 2003 Alcoa Wheels 11 Mar 1997 Alcohol Gasoline 38 Dec 2003 Alignment Specifications 24 Jun 2000 Alternative Refrigeration 44 Jun 2005 Alternator Tests 22 Dec 1999 AM Radio Interference 36 Jun 2003 AM Radio Interference II 39 Mar 2004 AM Radio, Too 39 Mar 2004 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Ammeters 49 Sep 2006 Ammonia Smell 36 Jun 2003 Another Air-Pressure Source 38 Dec 2003 Another Wiggle Wagon 15 Mar 1998 Automotive Service Excellence Certification 27 Mar 2001 Auxiliary 12-Volt DC Power 26 Dec 2000 Auxiliary Heating 42 Dec 2004 Backing Up 27 Mar 2001 Backup Alarm 35 Mar 2003 Backward Towing 45 Sep 2005 Ball Joint Life 44 Jun 2005 Ball Joint Longevity 42 Dec 2004 Battery Brands 41 Sep 2004 Battery Charge Voltage 48 Jun 2006 Battery Charging 52 Jun 2007 Battery Choice 43 Mar 2005 Battery Choice 48 Jun 2006 Battery Drain 34 Dec 2002 Battery Equalization 23 Mar 2000 Battery Memory 6 Dec 1995 Battery Replacement 42 Dec 2004 Battery Storage 41 Sep 2004 Battery Voltage 24 Jun 2000 Battery Voltage 52 Jun 2007 Bear Bait 33 Sep 2002 Bearing Specifications 9 Sep 1996 Bilstein Shock Absorbers 14 Dec 1997 Bleach Sanitizing 50 Dec 2006 Blower Resistor 7 Mar 1996 Blown Compressor Fuse 46 Dec 2005 Blown Fuses 2 Dec 1994 Boat vs. Motorhome Plumbing 40 Jun 2004 Body Mounts 12 Jun 1997 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Brake Booster Replacement 47 Mar 2006 Brake Buddy Power 24 Jun 2000 Brake Failure 47 Mar 2006 Brake Fluid 10 Dec 1996 Brake Friction Material 2 Dec 1994 Brake Squeal 30 Dec 2001 Brake Squeal Revisited 31 Mar 2002 Braked Air Suspension 9 Sep 1996 Brake-Drum Chips 24 Jun 2000 Brakes 7 Mar 1996 Bridge Rectifier 10 Dec 1996 Broken Shock Absorber 18 Dec 1998 Broken Shock Absorbers 34 Dec 2002 Bug Repellent 42 Dec 2004 Burned Speedometer Cables 22 Dec 1999 Caliper Centering 29 Sep 2001 Campsite Amperage 10 Dec 1996 Canadian Towing 35 Mar 2003 Carbon Monoxide Detector 49 Sep 2006 Carburetor Number 37 Sep 2003 Carburetors 3 Mar 1995 Catalytic Heaters 3 Mar 1995 Cell Phone Battery Longevity 47 Mar 2006 Chevrolet Guide 2 Dec 1994 Chrome Pitting 39 Mar 2004 Classic Toad 38 Dec 2003 Clean Terminals 50 Dec 2006 Clubs, Rallies and Seminars 23 Mar 2000 Cold Air Conditioning 50 Dec 2006 Cold Refrigerator 27 Mar 2001 Combination Valve 16 Jun 1998 Compressor Won't Pump 13 Sep 1997 Converter vs. Alternator 46 Dec 2005 Converter/Chargers 17 Sep 1998 Converters 3 Mar 1995 Coolant Loss 48 Jun 2006 Coolant Temperature 6 Dec 1995 Cracked Sidewalls 24 Jun 2000 Cruise Control 9 Sep 1996 CV Boot Installation 39 Mar 2004 CV Boot Replacement 20 Jun 1999 CV Joint Boot 48 Jun 2006 Cylinder Head Bolt Torque 28 Jun 2001 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Dead Band 3 Mar 1995 Dead Batteries 4 Jun 1995 Dead Batteries 49 Sep 2006 Diagnosis Charge 48 Jun 2006 Dinghy Brake Setting 49 Sep 2006 Dinghy Brakes 48 Jun 2006 Dinghy Tire Wear 43 Mar 2005 Dinghy Trailer 51 Mar 2007 Diode Isolator 33 Sep 2002 Dirty Compressor 13 Sep 1997 Discharged Batteries 45 Sep 2005 Discharged Cell Phones 46 Dec 2005 DOT Number 43 Mar 2005 Down-Under Questions 23 Mar 2000 Drain Valve 31 Mar 2002 Drain Valve Revisited 33 Sep 2002 Drive Axles 12 Jun 1997 Driveshaft Disconnect 24 Jun 2000 Early Locks 19 Mar 1999 East To West 42 Dec 2004 Electro Level I Voltage 11 Mar 1997 E-Mail 7 Mar 1996 Emergency CV Boot 26 Dec 2000 Emergency Power 25 Sep 2000 Emissions System Problem 26 Dec 2000 Engine Battery Maintenance 41 Sep 2004 Engine Dieseling 29 Sep 2001 Engine Overheats 15 Mar 1998 Exhaust Leak 36 Jun 2003 Exhaust Leaks 6 Dec 1995 Exhaust Manifold Gaskets 14 Dec 1997 Exhaust Manifold Leak 19 Mar 1999 Extension Cords 40 Jun 2004 Fan Blade Assembly 19 Mar 1999 Feelings Of Accomplishment 28 Jun 2001 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Fifty-Amp Service 41 Sep 2004 Final Drive 3 Mar 1995 Final Drive Leak 8 Jun 1996 Final Drive Lube 2 Dec 1994 Final Drive Ratio 20 Jun 1999 Fizzing Water 30 Dec 2001 Fluid Leaks 7 Mar 1996 Ford Brake Fluid 28 Jun 2001 Ford Ranger Towing 39 Mar 2004 Four Down vs. Dolly 35 Mar 2003 Front Frame Assembly Rust 27 Mar 2001 Front Ride Height 2 Dec 1994 Front Wheel Bearing Replacement 8 Jun 1996 Front Wheel Bearings 8 Jun 1996 Front-End Vibration 23 Mar 2000 Fuel Filter 12 Jun 1997 Fuel Hoses 16 Jun 1998 Fuel Injection 37 Sep 2003 Fuel Starvation 1 Sep 1994 Fuel-Tank Selection 30 Dec 2001 Fuel-Tank Selector Valve 10 Dec 1996 Full Or Empty Gas Tank 49 Sep 2006 Furnace Lubrication 48 Jun 2006 Furnace Problem 29 Sep 2001 Furnace Solution 32 Jun 2002 Furnace Temperature 4 Jun 1995 Fuse Block Deterioration 12 Jun 1997 Garage Door 4 Jun 1995 Gas Mileage 48 Jun 2006 Gas Tank 32 Jun 2002 Gas Tank Overflow 44 Jun 2005 Gasoline Leak 13 Sep 1997 Gear Lube Leak 32 Jun 2002 Gear Ratio 9 Sep 1996 Gear Ratio Change 7 Mar 1996 General Electric Service 27 Mar 2001 Generator Shutdown Protocol 45 Sep 2005 GFCI Response 30 Dec 2001 GFCI Solutions 29 Sep 2001 GFCI Solutions II 29 Sep 2001 GFCI Telltale 30 Dec 2001 GFCI Troubleshooting 29 Sep 2001 GM Fasteners 12 Jun 1997 GMC Letters 12 Jun 1997 Golf-Cart Batteries 27 Mar 2001 Golf-Cart Battery Wiring 36 Jun 2003 Gray-Water Problems 26 Dec 2000 Greasing 6 Dec 1995 Greasing New Parts 15 Mar 1998 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Hard Start 7 Mar 1996 Hardwood Floor 45 Sep 2005 Headlight Adjustment 28 Jun 2001 Heater Hose Leaks 7 Mar 1996 Heater/AC Blower Speeds 37 Sep 2003 Heater/AC Control 15 Mar 1998 HEI Spark Plugs 10 Dec 1996 Height Control Valve 49 Sep 2006 High Altitude 31 Mar 2002 High Altitude Refrigeration 44 Jun 2005 Hitch Weight 5 Sep 1995 Holding Tank 4 Jun 1995 Holding Tank Chemical 39 Mar 2004 Holding Tank Installation 27 Mar 2001 Hooking Up 29 Sep 2001 Hose Leak 46 Dec 2005 Hot Water Deposits 16 Jun 1998 Hot Water Odor 14 Dec 1997 Hot Water Smell 46 Dec 2005 Hot Water Temperature 23 Mar 2000 House Batteries 4 Jun 1995 House Battery Drain 31 Mar 2002 House Battery Replacement 27 Mar 2001 HVAC Control Vacuum 47 Mar 2006 HVAC Flow And Testing 8 Jun 1996 HVAC Problem 47 Mar 2006 Hybrid Towing 52 Jun 2007 Hydrocaps 25 Sep 2000 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Idiot Light Glows 10 Dec 1996 Idiot Light Shines 15 Mar 1998 Inconvenience Valves 1 Sep 1994 Inflation Gas 46 Dec 2005 Inflation Pressures 42 Dec 2004 Inner CV Joint Boot 49 Sep 2006 Instant Hot Water 37 Sep 2003 Insufficient Propane Vapor 52 Jun 2007 Intermittent Ground 15 Mar 1998 Internet Connection 19 Mar 1999 Inverter Air Conditioning 45 Sep 2005 Inverter Refrigeration 34 Dec 2002 Inverter Refrigeration II 39 Mar 2004 Inverter Transfer Switch 44 Jun 2005 Inverter/Chargers 7 Mar 1996 Inverter/Chargers 11 Mar 1997 Jeep Towing 32 Jun 2002 Kitchen Faucet Parts 13 Sep 1997 Leaking Fluids 21 Sep 1999 Leaking Gasket 24 Jun 2000 Leaking Windows 16 Jun 1998 Level Direction 45 Sep 2005 Liquid/Vapor Separator 20 Jun 1999 Liquid/Vapor Separator Valve 36 Jun 2003 Locking Gas Cap 13 Sep 1997 Look Before You Leap 18 Dec 1998 Loose Ball Studs 26 Dec 2000 Loose Pulley 15 Mar 1998 Low Air Light 6 Dec 1995 Low Battery Power 31 Mar 2002 Low Vacuum 22 Dec 1999 Low Voltage 16 Jun 1998 Low Voltage 32 Jun 2002 Low Voltage Failures 11 Mar 1997 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Lowering Problem 8 Jun 1996 LP-Gas Appliance Operation 45 Sep 2005 LP-Gas Gauge 41 Sep 2004 LP-Gas Hose 34 Dec 2002 LP-Gas Leak 6 Dec 1995 LP-Gas Leak 9 Sep 1996 LP-Gas Sender 30 Dec 2001 Mark IV AC Shroud 13 Sep 1997 Matched Balancing 24 Jun 2000 Michelin Tires 30 Dec 2001 Microwave Oven 14 Dec 1997 Miles Per Gallon 45 Sep 2005 Mismatch Hazard 1 Sep 1994 Moaning Motorhome 48 Jun 2006 More Air Conditioning 40 Jun 2004 More Heat 31 Mar 2002 More Stiff Water 51 Mar 2007 More Tripped Breakers 41 Sep 2004 Motorhome Efficiency 41 Sep 2004 Motorhome Parking 24 Jun 2000 Muffler Direction 22 Dec 1999 Musty Odor 42 Dec 2004 Neutral Safety Switch 24 Jun 2000 No Back Pressure 8 Jun 1996 No Dashboard Heat 18 Dec 1998 No Heat 7 Mar 1996 No Heat 44 Jun 2005 Norcold Refrigerator Recall 25 Sep 2000 Norcold Refrigerator Recall 32 Jun 2002 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Oil Consumption 5 Sep 1995 Oil Dilution 5 Sep 1995 On Board Air Pressure 40 Jun 2004 Onan Charger 19 Mar 1999 Onan Control 16 Jun 1998 Onan Replacement 18 Dec 1998 Open Diode 6 Dec 1995 Output Shaft Slop 9 Sep 1996 Overfilled 14 Dec 1997 Ozone 46 Dec 2005 Paper Towels 39 Mar 2004 Periodic Maintenance 47 Mar 2006 Pet Peeves 50 Dec 2006 Pointless Distributor 52 Jun 2007 Poor Air Conditioning 43 Mar 2005 Poor Air Conditioning II 45 Sep 2005 Pork Chops 1 Sep 1994 Power Steering Fluid Filter 15 Mar 1998 Power To Television 35 Mar 2003 Propane Fill Valve 38 Dec 2003 Propane Law 18 Dec 1998 Propane Level 32 Jun 2002 Propane On The Road 13 Sep 1997 Propane Only 10 Dec 1996 Propane Problems 33 Sep 2002 Propane Sender 3 Mar 1995 Pulsating Water Pressure 9 Sep 1996 Quick Coupler 5 Sep 1995 Radial Wheels 21 Sep 1999 Rafter Spacing 10 Dec 1996 Rainwater Leaks 31 Mar 2002 Raise Won't Raise 2 Dec 1994 Rear Brake Adjustment 9 Sep 1996 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Rear Window Seal 19 Mar 1999 Rear-Axle Thread 24 Jun 2000 Rear-Hub Seal 3 Mar 1995 Recall Campaign 74-C 2007 11 Mar 1997 Refrigerant Change 9 Sep 1996 Refrigerant Choice 5 Sep 1995 Refrigerator Chimney Rust 25 Sep 2000 Refrigerator Choice 3 Mar 1995 Refrigerator Icing 22 Dec 1999 Refrigerator Level 20 Jun 1999 Refrigerator Level 44 Jun 2005 Refrigerator Operation 49 Sep 2006 Refrigerator Problem 37 Sep 2003 Refrigerator Temperature 51 Mar 2007 Refrigerator Update 21 Sep 1999 Refrigerator vs. GFCI Breaker 36 Jun 2003 Refrigerator Won't Cool 36 Jun 2003 Replacement Tires 46 Dec 2005 Ride Height 1 Sep 1994 Ride Height 24 Jun 2000 Roof AC Drip 29 Sep 2001 Rotary Valve 35 Mar 2003 Rotary Valves 51 Mar 2007 Rotten-Egg Odor 32 Jun 2002 Rubber Gas Line 51 Mar 2007 Run On 5 Sep 1995 Safe, Quiet Heat 51 Mar 2007 Sagging Ceiling 40 Jun 2004 Sand In Bra 15 Mar 1998 Satellite TV 50 Dec 2006 Screwdriver Cam Out 15 Mar 1998 Sender Seized 20 Jun 1999 Separate Holding Tanks 28 Jun 2001 Sewer Odor 5 Sep 1995 Shiny Tires 16 Jun 1998 Shock Absorber Failure 37 Sep 2003 Shock Absorber Longevity 1 Sep 1994 Shock Absorber Mount 26 Dec 2000 Shock Absorbers 34 Dec 2002 Shocking Electricity 34 Dec 2002 Shorepower Adapter 38 Dec 2003 Shorepower Cables 35 Mar 2003 Shorepower Cord Fire 46 Dec 2005 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Shorepower Wiring 43 Mar 2005 Shower Drain 16 Jun 1998 Shower Drain Installation 18 Dec 1998 Shower-Water Temperature 30 Dec 2001 Shunts 24 Jun 2000 Sidewall Data 46 Dec 2005 Six-Volt Battery Choice 50 Dec 2006 Six-Wheel Alignment 49 Sep 2006 Skinner Solenoid Valves 11 Mar 1997 Skirt Bracket 16 Jun 1998 Smog Certification 20 Jun 1999 Smoke Alarm Remote 46 Dec 2005 Sol-Aire Furnace Failure 43 Mar 2005 Sol-Aire Furnace Problem 19 Mar 1999 Solar Battery Charging 40 Jun 2004 Solar Chargers 24 Jun 2000 Sooty Furnace Electrode 34 Dec 2002 Sooty Vents 5 Sep 1995 Spark Plugs 38 Dec 2003 Speaker Wiring 4 Jun 1995 Speedometer Correction 27 Mar 2001 Square Screwdriver 6 Dec 1995 Starter Problem 43 Mar 2005 Statpower Installation 21 Sep 1999 Steering Boot 7 Mar 1996 Steering Box Leak 4 Jun 1995 Steering Catch 39 Mar 2004 Steering Gear Box 19 Mar 1999 Steering Wander 45 Sep 2005 Stiff Water 50 Dec 2006 Storage 14 Dec 1997 Storage 22 Dec 1999 Stuck Sender 2 Dec 1994 Stuck Steering 34 Dec 2002 Suckin' Air 14 Dec 1997 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Surge And Backfire 8 Jun 1996 Surge Protector 29 Sep 2001 Switchers 4 Jun 1995 Tank Probe Cleaner 40 Jun 2004 Tank Repair 43 Mar 2005 Tank Senders 52 Jun 2007 Tanks, Senders and Monitors 36 Jun 2003 Telephone Numbers 19 Mar 1999 Temperature Telltale 29 Sep 2001 Temperature vs. Pressure 47 Mar 2006 Testing Toilet Paper 28 Jun 2001 The Ladies Speak 13 Sep 1997 Things That Work! 25 Sep 2000 Thomas Air Compressor 33 Sep 2002 Three-Inch Exhaust 20 Jun 1999 Throttle Kicker 5 Sep 1995 Time Delay Relay 9 Sep 1996 Time Delay Relay Revisited 10 Dec 1996 Tire Care 25 Sep 2000 Tire Cupping 39 Mar 2004 Tire Cupping 50 Dec 2006 Tire Gauge 52 Jun 2007 Tire Inflation Compressors 51 Mar 2007 Tire Load Range 20 Jun 1999 Tire Mismatch 37 Sep 2003 Tire Pressure 31 Mar 2002 Tire Pressure Sensors 23 Mar 2000 Tire Price 46 Dec 2005 Tire Truing 18 Dec 1998 Tire's Birthday 1 Sep 1994 To Dump Or Not To Dump 28 Jun 2001 Toad Battery Charging 42 Dec 2004 Toad Brake 34 Dec 2002 Toad Brake Lockup 50 Dec 2006 Toad Shimmy 32 Jun 2002 Toad Tire Wear 30 Dec 2001 Toad Tracking 44 Jun 2005 Toilet Bowl Leak Fix 45 Sep 2005 Too Hot Water 43 Mar 2005 Torque Converter 25 Sep 2000 Torque Converter Leakdown 42 Dec 2004 Tow Dolly Brakes 30 Dec 2001 Towables 28 Jun 2001 Towed Vehicle Brake 19 Mar 1999 Towed Vehicles 1 Sep 1994 Towed-Vehicle Braking 26 Dec 2000 Towing GMC Motorhomes 2 Dec 1994 Towing Speed 38 Dec 2003 Traction 32 Jun 2002 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Transfer Switch 5 Sep 1995 Transfer Switch Relay 26 Dec 2000 Transmission Fluid Capacity 2 Dec 1994 Transmission Fluid Expulsion 22 Dec 1999 Transmission Fluid Level 24 Jun 2000 Transmission Slipping 10 Dec 1996 Transmission Vent 16 Jun 1998 Tripped Circuit Breakers 39 Mar 2004 Tripped Circuit Breakers II 40 Jun 2004 Tripped GFCI 28 Jun 2001 Turn Dimensions 3 Mar 1995 Turn Signals 49 Sep 2006 TV Sound 41 Sep 2004 Two Air Conditioners 38 Dec 2003 Two To Tango 40 Jun 2004 Two-Speed Fan 15 Mar 1998 Two-Wheel-Drive Towing 40 Jun 2004 Tyre Pressures 43 Mar 2005 Ultrasonic Pest Repeller 44 Jun 2005 Unified Tow Brake 20 Jun 1999 Universal Carburetor 9 Sep 1996 Vacuum Bag 23 Mar 2000 Vacuum Modulator 18 Dec 1998 Vapor Barriers 42 Dec 2004 Warm Batteries 44 Jun 2005 Warm Propane Refrigerator 52 Jun 2007 Warm Refrigerator 49 Sep 2006 Warm Shower Water 31 Mar 2002 Subject Issue No. Issue Date Water Filters 37 Sep 2003 Water Heater Air Lock 52 Jun 2007 Water Heater Element 32 Jun 2002 Water Heater Light 30 Dec 2001 Water Heater Replacement 18 Dec 1998 Water Heater Valve Leaks 13 Sep 1997 Water Heater Venting 34 Dec 2002 Water Heater Venting II 36 Jun 2003 Water Heaters 4 Jun 1995 Water Leak 9 Sep 1996 Water Line Repair 12 Jun 1997 Water Tank Care 52 Jun 2007 Water-Pump Noise 24 Jun 2000 Wet Brake Fluid 26 Dec 2000 Wet Brake Fluid 35 Mar 2003 Wet Brake Fluid Problems 28 Jun 2001 Wet Brake Fluid Revisited 28 Jun 2001 Wheel Balance 9 Sep 1996 Wheel Balance 15 Mar 1998 Wheel Bearing Lubrication 23 Mar 2000 Wheel Stud 2 Dec 1994 Wheel Weights 18 Dec 1998 Wheels 1 Sep 1994 Wiggle Wagon 6 Dec 1995 Wiggle Wagons Revisited 7 Mar 1996 Window Channel Replacement 6 Dec 1995 Window Film 22 Dec 1999 Window Rattles 12 Jun 1997 Winter Cold 48 Jun 2006 Winter Gasoline 33 Sep 2002 Winterizing 22 Dec 1999 Wiper Blades 11 Mar 1997 Y-Pipe Hanger 18 Dec 1998 Last Updated June 2007 Previous Page Home Page || Site Map || Contact Us

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