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RE: Leisure Free Spirit SS (Single Slide)
Wow, that looks like a great RV! We love our PW Excel, but the small bathroom is kind of a drag and no real shower. We've never used the shower in our PW, too small, so we always use the campground showers. Of course our PW is about two and a half feet shorter, so you can't have everything and it is also less expensive. But this would be one that I would look at if I were buying one now. Congratulations to all that bought one. Hope it works out well for you.
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scarpi
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05/12/13 03:49pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: What tires do you suggest?
Replaced our original Hankooks with Michelin LTX MS2 on our 09 PW Excel. One of the original Hankooks separated with only about 6500 miles on it even though I always monitored the tire pressure and it had plenty of tread. They all looked like new but after the separation I did not trust the other three so I replaced them all. I use the same model Michelins on my SUV except they are a different load range of course.
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scarpi
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05/12/13 03:05pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: RV bathroom faucet issue
Well I finally replaced that bathroom faucet with the parts I previously mentioned. The new faucet works great, no leaks and we can easily wash our hands because the new faucet spout is higher and longer. For showers I just plug in the shower hose to the faucet spout with the quick disconnect! Thanks for the tips all....Don
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scarpi
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04/23/13 01:32pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: RV bathroom faucet issue
Hi all, well as suggested, I bought a faucet at Home Depot that has a longer spout (about 5 inches) instead of the original spout that was only about 3 inches long. The new spout also has a high arc unlike the original straight one so we will be able to wash our hands easily. I also bought an aireator to replace the one that came with the new faucet and screws in directly to the spout. This new aireator has one end that plugs into a quick disconnect. I then bought a quick disconnect that is attached to the shower hose. This quick disconnect then plugs directly into the new faucet aireator when I want to shower. Thanks to this forum and members for the way to solve this problem. I plan on installing this over the next couple of days. Thanks all.......Don.
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scarpi
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04/19/13 12:14pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: RV bathroom faucet issue
Thanks all for the comments. We love our PW but that bathroom faucet is something else. I bet the designers who thought of that did not really try to use it to wash their hands. I will try your fixes thanks again.....Don.
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scarpi
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04/15/13 09:32am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RV bathroom faucet issue
Hi all. I have a PW Excel TD and I would like to replace the bathroom faucet. It is the type with the shower diverter. The problem is that the faucet arm is too short. It is very close to the side of the sink and we can hardly get our hands between the spout and the side of the sink to wash our hands etc. Is there a four inch standard faucet with a shower diverter that has a longer spout that would make it much easier to wash your hands?
Thanks all.....Don.
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scarpi
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04/13/13 04:54pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Washing your B.
I wash and wax mine in my driveway. I use Mequiars products. The wax I use is Mequiars Ultimate Quick Wax. After washing, I just spray it on a section at a time and use a microfiber cloth to spread it around that section, and then just lightly buff with a dry portion of the cloth. No waiting for it to dry to a haze. There is no white residue even on black plastic trim. It is designed to be sprayed on, wiped, and buffed lightly, and you are done. The only thing is if you get some on the windows you need to clean them with a window cleaner. I actually wax my Pleasure Way Excel in about 45 minutes (not including the roof top). You need to have on hand about three or four small microfiber cloths for this. I do this about twice a year and it keeps the exterior shiny and smooth. It also makes it easier to wash because dirt, road tar, and bird droppings come off easier.
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scarpi
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03/25/13 05:29pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: freezing dometic RM2354 refrigerator in PW class B
Yep, I'm leaving it alone. Thanks all!
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scarpi
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03/25/13 10:12am |
Tech Issues
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RE: freezing dometic RM2354 refrigerator in PW class B
jetcare, if you look at my original post, I tested the thermistor, and it tested ok.
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scarpi
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03/24/13 04:12pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: freezing dometic RM2354 refrigerator in PW class B
Well I guess I'll just leave it alone as per all the comments. Thanks all. Although I do think something is not quite right since I have no control over the temperature. But as long as it stays at about 37 degrees it really isn't a problem.
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scarpi
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03/23/13 04:29pm |
Tech Issues
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freezing dometic RM2354 refrigerator in PW class B
I seem to be having a problem with my Dometic refrigerator model RM 2354 in my Pleasure Way class B (2009). It seems that whatever I set the temperature on, it keeps the frig at about 37 degrees. After reading about possible causes for this problem, it seems that the most logical choice was a bad thermistor. So I tested it according to proper procedure by disconnecting the leads from the circuit board and putting the sensor end in a glass of ice water. According to the test procedure, you should get a resistance of between 7000 to 10,000 ohms. Well I set my ohmmeter to the 20k scale and got a reading of 8.0 so I assume that means 8,000 ohms meaning that the thermistor is ok if I'm interpreting the scale right. Before I take it in to be looked at by the professionals at my RV service center, is there anything else that might be a simple fix that could be causing this problem? Even at the warmest setting on my thermostat it still keeps the frig at about 37 degrees. Thanks for any info, Don
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scarpi
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03/22/13 04:18pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: RV toilet question
Thanks all. I do flush out the hot water heater one a year in the spring and check the anode for possible replacement. I think the white vinegar with some scrubbing will do a good job on the toilet bowl calcium deposits and then I'll put some olive oil in the bowl to keep the seal lubricated as mentioned. Good ideas, thanks again all.
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scarpi
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11/03/12 03:49pm |
General RVing Issues
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RV toilet question
I have a 2009 Pleasure Way class B and I have a question about the toilet. When not in use and parked at our home, I keep some tap water in the toilet bowl to prevent the seal from drying out. Today I was cleaning the inside of my RV and I flushed the toilet and discovered alot of hard water (calcium) deposites in the toilet bowl. This is because our water here in Phoenix is very hard. First question is what can I use to remove that hard water scum on the surface of the bowl and secondly what do you put in your toilet instead of tap water to keep the seal from drying out when the RV is not in use. We tend to use our RV through out the year here so it is never really "stored for the winter". Thanks for any information, Don
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scarpi
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11/03/12 01:09pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 2013 PW excel TS
Bud, my PW Excel came with the air ride suspension. It has a dual gauge inside the RV with two levers to increase or decrease the air pressure on the right or left of the vehicle. As far as the length, it is 20'5" long and the body of the vehicle behind the driver and passenger front doors flares out about 5 or 6 inches on each side. As far as driving it in cross winds, I was comparing it to a car. Any high profile vehicle in a strong cross wind will be more difficult to handle than a family sedan since the wind would have larger area to push against. And I would not buy any vehicle without test driving it (including cars).
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scarpi
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08/13/12 05:22pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: PLEASE tell me it gets better...
Sorry to hear about all your RV problems. As with any older vehicle you should expect some repairs. But as you fix things it will get up to snuff. You might want to have the RV throughly inspected at a reputable RV shop before your next outing (including appliances). Look at it this way, at least your problems are mechanical items that can be fixed. On our first trip in our new RV, I had a major health problem when we got to our destination, and wound up being picked up by paramedics at the campground, taken to the emergency room and the intensive care unit, and had a three day stay in the hospital for a condition that I never had before. But all is well now. Hope you enjoy your RV soon!
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scarpi
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08/13/12 12:00pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: 2013 PW excel TS
If you really like the PW you might go back to the dealer and make sure that the tires are properly inflated. I have a 2009 PW Excel and I keep the front tires at 60psi, the rears at 80psi per PW. I keep the air ride suspension at 50psi. I have had it on some twisty roads and on interstates and I don't really have any problems. Of course the PW is a wider van than the RT I believe so it may not be as stable as the RT 210. And in cross winds it can be a little tough as any high profile vehicle. PW also has specific wheel alignment specs that are different from Ford. So if the alignment is not done to PW specs maybe that is contributing to the problem you are seeing. Hope this helps. You will find that the PW is a quality RV.
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scarpi
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08/13/12 11:35am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Bothered by new sound ads on RV.net
Yeah I heard my first one this morning. VERY ANNOYING WITH HORNS HONKING! Can the people who run this forum get rid of those ads with sound? Just because we have the technology to do something doesn't mean we should do it.
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scarpi
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07/28/12 10:04am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Bathhouse
As the owner of a class B, I can't imagine having to shower in it. Way too small of a shower for practical use. You would have to sit down on the toilet seat to shower. We always use the campground showers.
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scarpi
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07/19/12 01:31pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Think your safe in your R/V during a thunderstorm?
I have a PW class B. I wonder since it is more like a vehicle if it is a little safer than a TT or 5th wheel in a lightning storm?
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scarpi
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07/17/12 09:06am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: making a bed in the back?
I have an 09 PW Excel TD. If you look in the owners manual (pg 36 in mine), there are instructions to convert the twin beds to a single bed. Your PW should have come with two support boards that are stored under the passenger side single bed. Lift the passenger side bed and remove the two support boards, Place the boards on the rails between the two beds, place the side backrest cushions between the passenger side and drivers side beds and you have a large single bed!
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scarpi
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07/17/12 08:43am |
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