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RE: What is the right way?
I think the OP needs to clarify his question. Is he talking about the MH or the toad?????? As written, his question doesn't make sense.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/21/13 10:49am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Dinghy Towing
Just yesterday you posted online that you didn't know what to do about this problem.
Now you have a product you have been using for weekend trips that you are recommending.
Just saying, it sounds like a spammer that does not know how to post a link ;) :)
I think you are mistaking him for another poster as this person only joined the forum this morning and his only other post refers to "side marker lights" and didn't mention a "problem" at all.
FAMILY PEOPLE, you should provide the same info you provided in your first post so that people will know what you are talking about.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/21/13 10:45am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: House battery question
Nobody has mentioned it, but you originally stated:
"SRM29 Interstate Deep Cycle battery, 675 cold cranking amps".
This tells me that your battery is not the type of battery you should be using for your rv. Any battery measured in CCA (cold cranking amps) is designed for "starting" as they supply a high number of amps for a short period of time. Discharging them will significantly reduce its effectiveness to hold a charge.
You really need to look for a deep cycle battery that is measured in Ah (Amp hours). Those are designed to have repeated discharge/recharge without significant damage to the cells and its ability to hold a charge.
As others have mentioned, your rv has parasitic loads that will discharged the battery even if nothing is turned on. You need to disconnect the battery and it then should hold a charge for a longer period.
Also, your converter may not have the three stage ability to "float" charge your battery once it is fully charged. Continuous charging can damage the battery as much if not more than discharging it.
Hope this helps
Ron
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lanerd
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05/21/13 10:36am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Cleaning Fiberglass Roof
I just did mine this weekend. Although I try to clean my fiberglass roof twice a year, I often forget. I use the same carwash soap that I use on the other exterior. Seems to work for me & no harsh chemicals. 9 years old & still in good shape.
I do the same.
When you say your roof looks pretty bad, can you tell us exactly what your roof looks like? Need more info.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/21/13 09:59am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Use of Cinder Blocks
I'm sure that's fine, as long as you have them sitting up (as aruba5er stated). If they can support an entire building, I'm sure they can support your 5'r.
Ahhhh... they support an entire building because they are filled with concrete are a essentially "solid" concrete...not hollow blocks.
Putting four down with the holes pointed up and having a 4x4 stretched across them, should be more than adequate to handle the weight of your 5er. But as others said, that's a lot of extra weight to haul around. I think I would go with the plastic blocks myself.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/20/13 09:36am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: aux batt cut of
Ok, the switch you are referring to is commonly called "salesman" switch. You will probably have another switch located in your battery compartment that will also turn off the house batteries. Check it first and make sure that it is "on". If still no power, check the voltages on your batteries....if fully charge, they will read about 12.6 to 12.8 volts. If discharged they will read only about 12.2 or less.
Let us know what voltages you find.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/20/13 09:29am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Leveling
Now, I suppose there could be some sort of valve on the outside for some purpose of draining air etc. But, for leveling? Boy, that's a first for me.
Scott
I think the OP said that draining the air this way would make it "easier" to level....not that it was actually a part of leveling. Removing the air does make it easier....but it's not absolutely necessary. And yes, I do believe that all air suspension coaches have a valve (sometimes two) that will release the air from the suspension system.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/20/13 09:00am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Carefree awning fabric
HERE
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lanerd
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05/17/13 10:54am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Leveling
This is std practice. Most coaches have a switch on the dash (or driver's controls) that will do the same thing. just make sure you apply your parking brake first.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/17/13 10:08am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Using air brake air nipple to fill bike tires
I installed a reel and 50' of air hose in my front compartment and use the compressed air for all sorts of things including the tires of the mh. What you use, the compressor on the engine will replace very quickly.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/16/13 10:34am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Class C coach battery and Generator
Are you sure you have an inverter? I think you may only have a converter.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/15/13 01:58pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: aux batt cut of
I'm not sure what you mean by "turn on Aux batteries". You have chassis and house batteries....which are you referring to and how do you turn them on?
Need more info.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/15/13 01:56pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Where to Stay Along the Way: So Cal to Portland, OR
If you can, make it a point to stop at 7Feathers RV Park in Canyonville, Oregon at exit 99 on I-5. Fantastic (and reasonable) park with free shuttle to/from the casino.
Also, since you want to go up 101 in CA, why don't you continue on 101 up through Oregon? Oregon state parks are some of the best in the country, very numerous, and most have full hookups.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/13/13 05:43pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Long Hot Showers in an RV?
Our entry level diesel pusher coach came with a 10 gal water heater and I never have a problem of using all of the hot water and never turn the water off during my shower. I guess, as others said, it all depends upon what you consider "long". My showers are usually about 5 - 7 minutes.
The generator will provide 50amp power to the coach so that you can use any of the electrical appliances the coach may have. In addition, it also supplies power to the converter to keep your batteries charged so that you have all 12vdc electrical items available.
Also, as mentioned, some coaches come with a water heating device (usually runs by diesel) that will provide endless hot water as long as the water supply is available.
Hope this helps
Ron
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lanerd
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05/13/13 11:11am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: over on RAWR occassionally
I, twice a year, would load my quad in the back of my 1/2 ton truck along with towing my 5600 TT about 400 miles round trip each and I figured I was over the RAWR by at least 500 lbs each time. Soon after, I noticed a strange noise coming from the rear end, and about a year after we sold our TT, I had to replace the 3rd member due to worn out pinion bearings. I can't really say the bearings were caused by being over weight, but I would guess that it would be.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/13/13 10:52am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Chassis Battery
Our manual actually states that our chassis batteries are charged when on shore power.....but after checking with Monaco, they informed me that the same manual is used for different models, but not all models are wired the same. In my case, the chassis batteries are NOT charged when on shore power (I must have the cheap model).
I initially bought a trickle charger, but it was cumbersome because in order for it to work, required 120vac which, in my case, required me to run an extension cord from my electrical compartment under the motor home to the battery compartment.
I then heard about the Trik-l-start here on rv.net. Purchased it and then installed it in about 5 minutes due to the fact there's only three small wires to connect. No problems with chassis batteries going dead ever since.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/10/13 05:41pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Looking for new insurance
If your coach sets for an extended period of time with non-use (winter), you might want to look into those companies that offer a "storage" feature to their premiums. We have ours through Good Sam GMAC and since our coach sets from Oct to May, the only coverage is for comprehensive. Also, when we use the coach from May through Oct, our other three vehicles are in storage in our garage and only comprehensive is on them during that time. Be surprise how much money this saves.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/10/13 05:25pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: What did you do to your Class A MH today???
I drove it today 317 miles... yesterday 297....tomorrow 151....Sat 228! Then we live in it until October.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/09/13 05:07pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Motorhome tire life?
What Dale said. In our case, our coach is an 08, that was built in April of 07, with engine, tires, and batteries all made in Dec of 06!
Check the date code on each and every tire....then make a decision as to whether or not they need replacing.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/09/13 04:08pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Toyota Tacoma as a Toad??
I went to Remco and they don't have any listings for Tacomas older than 2000....but I don't believe there were any differences. The 2000 is towable as is with the same configuration of yours. In addition, I have an 86 Toy p/u with the same configuration and we towed it to Alaska and back. We do have selectable hubs (I don't know if you do or not), but all I ever did was put the trans in neutral (left the transfer case in 2w high), turned the key to ACC and made sure the hubs weren't engaged. Never had a problem and it runs today like it did when it was new.
So, that said, if an 86 and a 00 is towable, I would bet that your 97 is also.
Hope this helps
Ron
Sounds the opposite of the way it should be, but then I'm thinking Jeep 4 x 4 here, whereas we put the transfer case in neutral and the auto tranny in park or the manual tranny in top gear. Now we're good to go forever at any speed and the newer Wranglers don't have a steering lock to contend with,so no key in the ignition, no fuse pulling or battery disconnecting either.
Both the OP and myself have manual 5-speed transmissions... no need to put transfer case in neutral.....but you could if you wanted to...just no need for it with the manual trans.
Ron
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lanerd
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05/07/13 06:06pm |
Dinghy Towing
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