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RE: seals around windows
Are you are talking about the little rubber strip on the outside of the motorhome right against the glass and the frame? My 2006 does that sometimes too on a couple of windows. I just press it back in with my finger, and it clicks back in place. Usually happens in the spring when the temps fluctuate quite a bit.
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TJDave
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08/03/09 03:39pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Profile and Signature Pictures
test hmm, no worky
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TJDave
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07/11/09 01:23pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: towing a Jeep behind an A class
Sorry, my biased comment was me speaking to myself and testing to see if my pic came up in my sig. Not sure how to delete a post. It was not directed at anyone personally.
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TJDave
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07/11/09 01:11pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: towing a Jeep behind an A class
biased
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TJDave
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07/10/09 09:21pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Portable BBQ's
Our son bought this Coleman for us a few years ago and couldnt have done better. It is great. Very low profile when closed. Tank is removeable. Sits with control knob facing user. Has a coated steel grill.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/images/products/9924-700_500.jpg
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000000851&categoryid=27110&brand=
We have one of these. Works great for cooking anything thin and flat. But, you can only use it with the cover open. No roasting chicken, beef or anything else with any volume to it. This past weekend, the regulator died on it. I've only been using small canisters and the grill is only two seasons old. Good thing we were camping with a group and I borrowed a friends standard cheapo portable gas grill.
I'll be saving my money and getting another one of those.
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TJDave
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07/09/09 07:36am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: towing a Jeep behind an A class
My 04 Wrangler has a section in the owners manual that talks specifically about recreational towing. And yes, for the TJ's like mine and the newer JK's, Transfer case in Nuetral and Tranny in gear for a manual. Tranny in park for an auto. Something to do with damage to tranny or transfer case if towed with tranny in Nuetral. Also the newer JK's like yours do not have the handy first click on the ignition feature (steering wheel unlocked, power to Jeep off). On the JK's, you have to disconnect the battery while towing. I do not know why they did not pass that feature on to the new models since the Wranglers have always been a very popular toad. We love ours and have been towing it trouble free for years.
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TJDave
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07/09/09 12:08am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Your Favorite Boondocking Pics
Camping & Jeeping near the old mining town of Liberty WA.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/pinkeye_photos/Liberty%207%2004%2009/DSCN2106.jpg
View from the top of a designated legal Jeep trail. (The only kind our club will run.) Mt. Rainier in the distance.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/pinkeye_photos/Liberty%207%2004%2009/DSCN2089.jpg
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TJDave
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07/05/09 11:57pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: boondocking with/without a toad
We love our Jeep. We take it everywhere and go everywhere with it when we get there. If you are looking for an automatic vehicle, the Jeeps part time 4wd system is perfect for flat towing without any needed doohickeys to make it work. Flat towing instructions are included in the owners manual. Happy camping and Jeep hunting.
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TJDave
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07/02/09 08:14pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Tow Bars
I use the Roadmaster XL removeable towbar mounts. They attach to the frame under the front bumper. This also helps with your towbar angle if you ever plan on any kind of lift on your Jeep. Without reinforcement, the stock Wrangler bumper is not beefy enough to attach a towbar to IMO. I use their entry level "Tracker" towbar. Has been a trouble free set up for years for me.
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TJDave
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07/02/09 11:14am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Power slides don't work
Parking brake has to be on also.
YES!! I have a 2006 Four Winds 5000 and last year arriving at our campground I could not get the slideout to operate. After opening every hatch and checking every fuse, I decided to start the coach motor thinking the extra amps from the alternator might trigger something. That's when I noticed that I forgot to set my parking brake. DUH!:S I've never had a problem since. I hope your solution is that simple.
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TJDave
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07/02/09 11:04am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: help finding tow bar and brake system
Any offroading or Jeep clubs in your area? I picked up my Roadmaster towbar mounts for my Wrangler by asking around on some of the forums. My Roadmaster XL frame brackets were given to me free by someone who did not need them any more! People who take their Jeeps off road eventually purchase trailers in case they break something axle/driveline related, so they can get their stuff home.
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TJDave
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06/07/09 09:11am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: towing our wrangler first time and get ding in windshield
The protect a tow photo Dutch posted looks like the best and easiest way to protect your toad from anything being kicked up from the RV tires.
As far as your Jeep windshield, I feel your pain. I am on my 3rd windshield on our Jeep since 2005. It does not matter if I am towing it, or driving it, the little-flat-almost vertical windshield is a magnet for rock chips and cracks. The good news is that they are very inexpensive to replace. It's just a flat piece of autoglass. The trade off is worth it IMO. A toad that can fetch supplies, scout for firewood, and do some pretty amazing things off road.
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TJDave
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06/07/09 08:55am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Carpeting for motorhome
I think I just figured out how they are helping finance their recent Nascar Camping World Truck Series sponsorship. Are you sure there is not an extra zero in their quote? lol
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TJDave
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06/06/09 12:33am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Why should I NOT buy a class C?
It's been covered a few times but I will reiterate.
As I spent twenty years in law enforcement, some of it with the CHP and some covering rural areas with a county Sheriff's office, I have seen the distinct difference in outcomes between a frontal collision involving the typical mass produced Class-A, and the same involving the typical LATE MODEL Class-C. Though such accidents were few and far between, it was enough to impress me into buying a Class-C.
My feelings on the issue were reinforced by those of my wife who, as an RN, has spend a great deal of time working ER's. Bottom line is...that she won't have a vehicle without airbags. She is so adamant about this that she would not let our 19 year old son drive his grandpa's 1985 Ford Pickup, which was given to us, for the lack of airbags. Thus, dad's old truck is relegated to once a week trash hauling duties...with me at the helm.
Thank-you. Someone agrees with my earlier post. Too bad nobody seems to care about the benefits of crash protection in a Class C. They just go on about storage for their lawn chairs and etc. etc.
P.S. Nurses are great. That's why I married one!
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TJDave
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05/20/09 09:35pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Ok...who's extreme Toad is this?!
I love multi purpose toads!
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TJDave
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05/19/09 09:13am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Why should I NOT buy a class C?
We rented both before we bought our class C.
The reason NOT to buy a class C? Visibility and possible leaking problems from all around the cabover and where the cab meets the RV. We have had no problems in any of those areas in ours though. The reason we did not go with an "A": The wife did not like the giant piece of glass in front of her at hiway speeds, or the lack of crash protection. She is an emergency room RN and has had first hand experience with crash victims driving a class A. Me, I am a CDL driver/trainer/safety guy at a concrete, sand and gravel company. We drive everything from mixers, dumps, and tankers. Every thing is easy to drive once you get used to it. It's when something goes wrong that concerns me. If nothing bad ever happens to you, get the A. And as always, watch out for the other guy.
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TJDave
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05/19/09 09:10am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Where to Service a ford E450 Class C in the Seattle Area
I would call around and check on prices. I do not live on that side of the Cascades anymore, but it all depends on how much you are willing to spend, and if they are a trustworthy shop. Keep in mind, a oil change on a E-450 with the V-10 takes the same type of oil, same amount 6qts, and same air filter as my F-150. Most places I called wanted to charge over $100.00! I asked them if they were going to service the toilet and the stove too for that price. One reputable shop here in town agrees with my point of view for the most part, and only charges $45.00. When I am too lazy to do it myself I take it to them.
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TJDave
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05/13/09 11:40pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: four prong plug for toed lights, tail lights not working
Do you have another trailer you could hook up to test your connector? Boat or utility trailer? Could help isolate the problem to the Jeep, or the motorhome.
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TJDave
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05/10/09 09:07am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Best Toad?
Jeeps are not for everybody, but take a Honda CRV, or a Saturn Vue where my Jeep has been, and see how reliable it is after that! I've had mine since new, and use it as it is intended. It's been across the Old Naches Trail in WA State. I have had to do nothing to it except general maintenance. My rating is pretty high, although I am a bit biased.
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TJDave
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05/09/09 10:10pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Best Toad?
As far as Wranglers, any 2006 or earlier TJ is a piece of cake to tow. Auto or manual. As if they where made for it. Lots of fun on the beach, on mountain trails or fishing expeditions. 2007 and newer JK's you have to disconnect the battery cable for some reason. I think Jeep forgot a very important part of their sales market on that one.
Edit: If you need a bit more room than a stardard short wheelbase Jeep, look for a 2003-2006 unlimited. They have almost a foot longer wheelbase and more cargo/rear pass. room.
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TJDave
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05/09/09 07:44pm |
Dinghy Towing
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