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Eagle 10 (216.204.105.126)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 19, 2003 - 11:16 am: | |
I thinking about adding a King cruise control to my Eagle 10 with a 740 transmission. Does anyone have one and how does it work for you? Thanks |
Jim Stacy (12.87.110.33)
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I have one in my 4104. Very pleased with the operation. The speed setting knob is much handier than the common car system. It also allows engine rpm control if you have an air throttle and no air up yet.
Nearly 60,000 miles without a single problem. One of my better purchases.
Jim Stacy |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy) (24.196.191.70)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 19, 2003 - 11:00 pm: | |
I agree with the speed setting knob. You have a choice of that or a toggle switch. I opted for the toggle switch, but wish I had the knob to pre-set the speed.
Richard |
Eagle 10 (216.204.104.79)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 8:56 am: | |
I don't have an air throttle so will it work just as well without one? |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy) (24.196.191.70)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 9:09 am: | |
Yes. I completely bypass the air throttle when using the King Control. It has enough power to pull the throttle actuator (rack?) with no assistance needed from the air throttle. In fact it connects directly to the same place that the air throttle actuator connects.
Richard |
Eagle 10 (216.204.104.79)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 9:53 am: | |
Richard,
Is it difficult to put on? Do I need a real mechanic to do it? Did you do it yourself? |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy) (24.196.191.70)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 7:48 pm: | |
No, I did not do it. It was installed by the mechanic that installed my engine. I do not believe it is difficult to install however. A mounting bracket may need to be fabricated to mount the control box near the throttle actuator. A cable then needs to be run from the rear of the bus to the drivers compartment where you want the control mounted.
I would suggest that you get a copy of installation instructions from King before you buy it and see if it is within your capabilities. For some it is a piece of cake, for others it may be a difficult task.
For a garage, it should be a piece of cake.
Richard |
Bob Gallo (65.69.65.37)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 9:56 pm: | |
Where is a good place to buy a King cruise? |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy) (24.196.191.70)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 8:59 am: | |
Bob, you might want review this article. Seems like he had a lot more trouble than he should have had. The mechanical installation is normally very straightforward. Sorry but I do not have a link to King and all my information is in the bus at the storage yard.
Richard
http://www.rvweb.net/footloose/cruise.htm
Found the link as follows:
http://www.kingcontrols.com/products/motorhome.cfm
Richard |