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RE: Painting interior vinyl
I have an 89 monaco that was mauve inside, I used a product that SEM has and I sprayed it a neutral color. This is a vinyl spray paint. It goes on beautifully. Great product, I was shocked as to application and coverage, I wouldnt use anything else. go to there website.
Calvin 89 Crown
X2 on SEM paints. Great product, I've used it on car upholstery panels.
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Rich D.
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05/09/13 07:31am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Safe shore Power
While I agree wholeheartedly with the posts recommending a full time protection device, the OP asked about checking the power before plugging in. The devices mentioned will protect from many power problems but a suspect outlet should be tested before even plugging in your protection device.
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Rich D.
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05/01/13 09:14am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Safe shore Power
I bought one of the little yellow power post testers that shows if it's safe to use.
My question is, if I plug into the 120 plug and the lights show OK, does that mean the 30 amp and 50 amp. are safe or just the 120 volt ???
I have a pigtail that I can use to check the wireing threw the 30 amp plug, but what about the 50 amp. ?
I've never had a problem but I pretty much stay at well maintained parks because my wife uses a walker and can't deal with uneven ground.
40 foot DP Holiday Rambler
Unfortunately that tester will not help you checking the 50 Amp, 240 Volt supply. You can make one that does or purchase one. Here is a link to a home made tester you can assemble for about $35.00.
http://www.myrv.us/electric/img/test1_6.jpg
50 Amp Tester
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Rich D.
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04/30/13 11:21am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Macerator or not?
SNIP>>>>> As I said, I can see if your dump station is uphill but other than that what the heck good are they?
Needed for l-o-n-g runs or for uphill. Other than that, IMO, no use whatsoever.
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Rich D.
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04/10/13 07:43am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Residential refrigerator - smaller ones too noisy?
If you have space for a larger unit once it is inside and want a larger unit, consider sliding it in through the removed passenger side windshield. Easy enough to do.
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Rich D.
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04/09/13 11:53am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Towed jeep odometer rolling up miles
We tow a 2013 Wrangler and I can tell you conclusively that they do not not add miles when towed. There is no steering wheel lock. The ignition is off, so the electronics are not enabled, therefore it cannot rack up miles.
You should check with your Jeep dealer.
X2, I have a 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited. No steering wheel lock and towed with the ignition off and key out. It does not record mileage while towing. I have never tried with the ignition on as it is not needed.
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Rich D.
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04/08/13 11:55am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Camper World Inquiry
If you mean Camping World's "Presidents Club" where you pay a fee to get an extra 10% off, it is a toss up. Most times you can do better elsewhere without paying to join anything. Sometimes they have a really good deal on a large item. That is when I re-join as it pays for itself with that one purchase.
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Rich D.
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04/08/13 11:41am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Trouble shooting Norcold 1200 with Amish Cooling unit
Ozlander - I was not very clear on this. On this RV, and the Bounder we had before it, the first time we go to fire up either the stove top or fridge under LP - it takes time for the LP to flow thru the pipes again. This is after sitting for several weeks of non usage. (I excercise the LP fridge every time I excercise the coach - about every 4-6 weeks.)
I run the stove top, click/click/click/click for a good 30-45 seconds before the gas flows and it ignites. Then after this, it fires right up.
I usually do the stove top first, before starting the fridge, as it seems to shorten the time. But still the first time it is started after sitting for serval weeks, it takes three sometimes four On/Off/On cycles, before the fridge LP flows. After this, the Auto feature shifts back and forth between LP/AC without any problem with the LP kicking on.
LP detector is also working properly, and I test it before each trip by releaseing LP near it to be sure it beeps at me...
With my vast experience of two RV's:)! - this is my 'normal'.
Thanks,
Smitty
This is not normal. With no leaks, it should be able to sit for weeks and light right up. If you open a valve with the LP shut off at the tank, that is another story. In that situation you will have to purge the air.
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Rich D.
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04/01/13 10:28am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: New Shroud for Duo Therm AC unit
I just installed neoprene washers last week on my shrouds.
Noticed several small cracks on the shrouds and have debated what to do to stop them from spreading.
I could duct tape them on the inside or epoxy them, perhaps both.
Anybody have some thoughts on what to do?
Get some fiberglass cloth, resin and hardener, (from a boat or body supply store).
Sand the inside surface, (1" around the crack), brush on resin and a strip of f/g cloth, (for reinforcement), let harden, drill out screw hole, reinstall.
Exactly right. Bondo, as recommended in another post will only hide the problem. Fiberglass will make it stronger. There should be plenty of space inside to add a layer of fiberglass and another on the outside will make it even better.
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Rich D.
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03/14/13 11:59am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Do I really want equal in my new tires
Should be no problem. Many use it. Be sure they change the valve stems as the regular ones can become stuck open by the Equal beads. Some say to always add air with the valve stem at the top but I don't know if that is necessary with the approved valves.
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Rich D.
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03/14/13 11:54am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: More Counter Space in Kitchen
We gained a little space on a couple of coaches by installing cutting boards that folded down at the end of the counter. They make a special hinge just for doing this that locks in the up position.
Another more obvious answer is that on our current coach, we found a cutting board that covers the stove top. We have the stone cover that matches the countertop on the stove, but we leave the cutting board with rubber feet on top of the that until we need the stove top.
Add even another cutting board that is cut to fit on top of an open drawer. The board will prevent the drawer from closing. Just lift to access contents of the drawer when in use.
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Rich D.
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03/12/13 12:23pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: How can I take both my toys, Wrangler & Harley
ivylog said: "(had a 98 Patriot) so I know a lot about CCC, GVWR axle weights. The only reason you have 3K of CCC is because Beaver put a 23K rear axle instead of the normal 20K axle (max legal weight in most states) SO, there is NO way you'll be able to put a lift on the back of your rig."
While I agree 100% that overloading the rear axle is a concern, what state still has a 20K limit on a rear axle for a MOTORHOME? Exemptions are in place for most, if not all states or every bus and large DP would be illegal to operate.
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Rich D.
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03/08/13 08:31am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: A Battery Question
I think the simple way would be to just add a small 12V battery that only powers the generator and mount it very close to the generator. Cost should be minimal. Probably less than a 50' length of 1-0 cable.
X2, Add a small "maintainer", Xantrex Echo-Charger or similar device to keep it charged unless the generator has an alternator.
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Rich D.
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03/08/13 08:21am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
I am not a fan of the types that screw onto the valve stems but rather have an internal sensor. While more expensive to install (unless you are replacing tires) they are out of sight, out of the way for adding air and out of harms way too.
That said, any TPMS is better than no TPMS.
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Rich D.
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03/06/13 09:03am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: When boondocking, which is more cost effective?
The diesel generator is way more expensive to operate just the refrigerator.
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Rich D.
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03/05/13 12:26pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Gray tank empty and not filling?
MW Jones, here are 41 posts over 5 years by her... I'm sure you are wrong. I agree her problem is impossible to understand as I've spent a lot of time trying to figure it out.
As for Drano melting pipes, I use it on my PVC pipes at home and used it on a previous MH 5-6 times before I got the shower to drain properly. I'm about to use it or something else on the sink in the bathroom of this MH that's starting to drain slowly.
Drain cleaners are safe for plastic pipe. If it was not, the thin plastic container would leak!!
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Rich D.
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03/02/13 03:21pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Gray tank empty and not filling?
http://www.walmart.com/cp/RV-Accessories/1070265
Look at the Camco RV Dual Flush Pro. That is what I was talking about. It allows you to push water up to your holding tank.
Clicky
Exactly, this is basically a cap with a hose connection. Twist it on, and with the black valve closed and the gray open connect a non-drinking water hose and turn on the water. The water pressure should unclog the drain. Shut off the water and remove the cap. You may have to repeat several times if the clog is really solid.
And to above post: YES, of course, if the drain is clogged, water poured down the vent will enter the shower pan when the tank fills.
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Rich D.
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03/02/13 03:16pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: RV Flooring Relative Weights
The carpet I removed was 2 lbs per sq. ft. 40 ft = 80 lbs. The flooring I installed was 3 lobs per sq ft. Additional weight = 40 lbs.
I've never understood the concern about weight. I travel from Florida to California every year. Sometimes there are 2 people and sometimes 4 people. The 2 extra people add about 325 lbs. There has been no difference in MPG.
Only 40 square feet of carpet? )5' x 8')? As Ernie says there can be vast differences in total weight between products and even in similar looking types like a thin vinyl "wood" and 3/4" hardwood. It can be a problem when a motorhome is at or near maximum GVW.
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Rich D.
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02/28/13 07:58am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Propane usage vesus generator
The savings depends on the price you are paying for propane but most always, propane heat will cost less than running a gas generator and electric using heat. Shore electric will cost much less than generator electric and will be much closer to the cost of propane heat. While traveling, either source will be augmented by a good chassis heater that uses engine heat.
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Rich D.
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02/22/13 07:29am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: electric shades for window in RV
I had a previous coach that came with a manual windshield shade that I replaced with an electric from Home Depot, Hunter-Douglas, I believe. I'll not get into why I switched but suffice to say that it involved an "unwanted, rapid closure at speed". (Yes, I forgot to attach the safety strap.)
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Rich D.
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02/22/13 07:23am |
Class A Motorhomes
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