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RE: Get out the BIG checkbook, guys! ;-)
I'd rather have something on a Unimog chassis.
True offroad.
Dick Smith from here in Australia was not a fan of his F550 based Earthroamer when it broke down several times on his trip across Russia/ Siberia etc to Australia.It was left for 6 months in Mongolia before it eventually was repaired and came to Australia.
His sarcastic comment went over the heads of Ford US and Earthroamer
Breaking down in the truck was one of the highlights of the trip, Mr. Smith told reporters
It seems some people are glamored by the name Earthroamer and forget it is powered by an unreliable ford diesel. When they break they stop.
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12/28/09 12:27pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Considering Bigfoot, but what about parts?
They are a great unit in my opinion.....but My opinion may be a little bias :B
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12/06/09 07:22pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Another Bigfoot Leak
Harvey
Since you already to this point maybe have a quality boat shop make a riser and have it fiberglassed in and gelcoated to match the top of the rv and re installl the skylight on this new flange. Never have a problem again with the sky light
Dan
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12/06/09 10:23am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Excellent quality class C (or B) recommendations?
If Mexico is the winter destination then any tank configuration would work for him.
Dan
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11/29/09 08:21am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Excellent quality class C (or B) recommendations?
I love my BIGFOOT! In my opinion (though bias) I think this is the kind of unit you need :B
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11/28/09 08:40pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Excellent quality class C (or B) recommendations?
All the units mentioned are all nice units but you said you want a coach for use through the winter. Does that mean continued temps for more then several days below freezing? If so you will want to look for a true four season coach with enclosed and heated holding tanks. Some of the coaches mentioned have tanks exposed under the belly others rely on 12volt heating pads( not good if you are not plugged in)Take a look and see if the dump valve compartment is heated also so you can dump your tanks and not worry about frozen valves. Other areas to pay attention to is how big is the battery box and how many batteries can it hold. What size of furnace and see if you can get the new two stage furnace( saves on battery power and LP)If you are buying a diesel make sure the on board gen is also diesel so not to have to worry about LP consumption.
Dan
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11/28/09 07:41pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Hot water issue - help!
Sounds like the hotwater bypass vavle is turned the wrong way.
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11/27/09 08:19pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Electrical Issue on a 10.2 rk SnowBird.
Lets see if I can help. I used to own a 2004 9'6" snowbird. Of the four ten guage wire to the battery box
1 to the converter
2 to the camper pig tail
3 to the jacks
4 to the future solar regulator connection point (behind a panel above the radio in the 9"6")
Unscrew the camper female connector where the truck plugs in and pull it out some distance. Locate the wire coming from the battery box within that connector and confirm with a multimeter you have 12 volts to the ground wire also in that connector. Plug in the truck to it and the check you have charging voltage present at that pin now. I suspect ypu will find that the wire is corroded or loose back in that connector. There is no battery seperator on this unit that I could find .... mine was in my truck.
Dan
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11/27/09 08:08pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Water heated by engine heat?
Several have it. My only concern, comming from the automotive industry, would be letting the coach builder touch the engine coolant system. Too many variables (flow, volume, etc) to calculate, and a much longer run would put variables that I don't know if I would like.
On another note, the water heater WILL help heat the engine, you just need to get it running.
The whole idea of the pre heat is to warm the engine prior to starting.The large classA units have an auxilary pump to recirculate the water from the water heater to the main engine to warm PRIOR to starting.
Dan
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11/23/09 07:58pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Water heated by engine heat?
Yup our Bigfoot has it too ..... great option ...... the only thing that is missing in my opinion is the ability to use it in reverse to pre heat the engine in cold climates. If you were parked over night in below freezing temps and the water heater was on LP it would be great to flip a switch to turn on a pump to circulate the warm antifreeze back through the motor for an engine pre heat. I guess you can't have everything.
Dan
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PR Connection
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11/21/09 09:50pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Lance generator compartment mod - Yamaha EF2000is generator.
Two Rock
Looking good and good on you for being able to do a quality install yourself.There will always be nay sayers chirping and preaching about the manufactures recomondations and wether or not it has been tested by polotitians. I have done a similar install on my C class ... see pics here My gen retrofit. I have close to 100 hours on this set up and the CO inside has never gone off ....never. With the previous Onan which is approved and designed for the location the CO detector would always go off after about two hours of use. So much for the therory that if it has been approved that it is safe . What a pile of brain wash nonsense. Keep up the good work. I t is nice to see there are still afew people out there that can think for themselves and do not need a product information guide to decide wether it is safe or not.
Dan
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11/21/09 09:02am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Ford Diesel Problem
Post this quesion on desiel forum and you will get much better answers to your question
Dan
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11/03/09 08:09am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Seneca fiberglass roof-leak
Dicor works well on Fiberglass roof also
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10/25/09 07:26pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Top Quality Class A toy hauler
Thanks for the response guys
Dan
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PR Connection
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10/18/09 09:24am |
Class A Motorhomes
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Top Quality Class A toy hauler
Just curious if there is a high quality class A toy hauler out there. Something that would with stand dirt roads and freezing temps.
Dan
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10/17/09 07:56pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Replaced rear leaf springs with true air suspension - E450
How about posting a few pics?
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10/06/09 08:31pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Stainless Steel fresh water tanks available for four Winds?
SS water lines I don't think thats going to happen ! Maybe a manufacturer willl entertain the idea of a SS tanks but I highly doubt SS water lines are going to happen.
Dan
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09/20/09 05:18pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Boondocking in BC and Yukon
Avoid staying in Prince George ...... lots of theft. There are many Forest sites and provincial parks everywhere along the way. Also try this software available here link
Dan
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09/18/09 06:46pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: What causes "play" in steering?
I have an Bigfoot 06 with the same issue and only 8000 miles on it. My 07 GMC dually sure is a lot nicer to drive. With the Ford steering I feel every rut or bump on the rd. It really takes some getting used to.
Dan
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08/19/09 09:42pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Best Class C in Colder Weather
You can get so-called heated tanks, thermo pane windows, etc, etc.
But you have to keep in mind that the front of a Class C is nothing more than a plain ole Van. The windshield is NOT thermo pane glass nor are the side windows in the cab. The doors are not insulated either. And BTW just leaving your vents open will let in cold too.
In cold weather ALL the cold air comes in from the cab area, unless you seal off that area. I found jut by putting a cover across it stops some of the cold from coming into the coach but it doesn't not eliminate it. The furnace runs and runs trying to compensate for the cold coming from the cab area.
I've traveled in a Class C during the winter and IMHO it wasn't fun.
Note to self: Leave the upper Midwest earlier when going to Florida.:B
This post is right on. The biggest cold intrusion is the cab. We lay a big heavy blanket to keep the cold out. It makes a huge difference.
Heated dump valve compartment is really a plus also.
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08/12/09 05:56pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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