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RE: Buying First Motorhome - Help Please
You might want to expand the scope of your seach. Take a look around traditional retirement areas, and see what's on the market there. I drove through Brooksville, Florida this spring, and it seemed like there was a used RV for sale behind every tree.
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Yankee Clipper
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05/10/13 12:17pm |
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RE: Generator Exhaust Stack
Keep in mind that extending the exhaust pipe 12-14 feet will increase the back-pressure on the generator engine. This could have an effect on its performance.
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Yankee Clipper
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05/09/13 08:34am |
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RE: The elephant behind the palm tree...
How many of us have gotten the "RV salute" on the Interstate highways?
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Yankee Clipper
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05/06/13 07:58am |
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RE: Toilet Leak...HELP
This might be a good opportunity to replace the unit with a taller model you like better. On the other hand, Camp World had the valve on hand when mine died, and it cost $19.95 plus aggravation. Hasn't leaked since.
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Yankee Clipper
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04/30/13 01:43pm |
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RE: Tire question from a Newbee
I'd recommend investing in a tire pressure monitoring system, too. It will give you advance warning of a tire failure, and IMHO, was a good investment for me.
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Yankee Clipper
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04/25/13 11:09am |
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RE: Too many people?
You might want to weigh the rig and see where you are with respect to CCC. Once you get the riders on board, your coach may be overweight. If not, then worry about seat belts. Good luck.
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Yankee Clipper
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04/18/13 06:49am |
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RE: It just letters but what are they for.........
For mine, the 330 is the length (which is actually 33.5 ft, or 1o meters for export) with mid-baseline slide (MBS). A Coachmen guy actually explained this to me...
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Yankee Clipper
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04/09/13 11:52am |
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RE: Onan Marquis 5000 quits after a while?
One other thing to check is the switch on the carburator that has a winter/summer selection. The winter setting preheats the intake air, and could cause vapor lock in warm weather. During the late spring/summer it needs to be on the summer setting. HTH.
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Yankee Clipper
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04/09/13 11:40am |
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tire issue (again)
First long trip after a tread separation on the driver side inboard dually last year. New tire, and new TPMS added to the configuration. The dealer who sold the original failed tire replaced it on behalf of Cooper under warranty, but replaced the brass bolt-on valve stem with a rubber valve stem. Now, I'm no tire expert, but I did ask about the rubber stem. "It's okay," he assured me, "I put these on trucks all the time with NO problems." Hmmm. First mistake.
In Chiefland, Florida the Tire Minder went off about the time my son yelled "There's a loud hissing back here!" Yep, the valve had separated from the rubber stem completely. Tire was okay, and so we took it off and down the road to the Walmart store for repair.
They put a brass stem on it for a few bucks, and I told the maintenance guy that I needed 80psi in the tire. "No problem," says he. We took his word and went back to the coach. Second mistake.
We put the tire back on, and the TMPS reported back on line at 70 psi. Okay, time to get out the compressor and pump it up. Got it to 80.5psi and were on our way.
Lessons learned: a) TMPS really works, b)rubber valve stems are not reliable, c)just because they tell you they put 80psi in the tire doesn't make it so, make them show you before you drive off (especially if you don't carry an air compressor with you).
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Yankee Clipper
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03/28/13 09:19am |
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RE: Replacing Nasty Carpet part II
Is there any waterproofing around the step bucket that is exposed to the outside? On my rig, the step bucket is inside a sheet metal liner. I can't tell from you photos.
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Yankee Clipper
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03/19/13 01:23pm |
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RE: WHY WAS I NOT TOLD AT THE DEALER??
As I understand it, motorhomes are defined in most states as "house cars" and are exempt from both CDL and truck lane restrictions, weigh stations, and cargo inspection, and including licensure. I have a regular Georgia DL, and while I have a 34' Coachmen, to my knowledge I am not improperly licensed.
BTW - does the weight limit the GVWR or the CGVWR?
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Yankee Clipper
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03/07/13 08:12am |
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RE: Blowout
JMHO, but that's a lot of miles on three tires on an axel designed for four. Your decision to repace all three was wise, since they were over-stressed.
Hope the rest of your trip goes well. Blown tires can leave the driver leery of another blowout for a while (did me, anyway).
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Yankee Clipper
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02/27/13 07:30am |
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RE: Ticking/clicking noise. What is it? Possiblities?
Count the exhaust manifold bolts. If it's a Ford 460, the rear passenger side cap bolt probably popped off as the exhaust manifold warped.
Believe it or not, if the bolt sheared at the cap (and didn't crack the head)it's all fairly easy to remove and replace.
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Yankee Clipper
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02/13/13 01:27pm |
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RE: Flooring
The carpet on my rig is getting a bit worn. DW wants flooring other than carpet: laminate seems too brittle, I don't know enough about vinyl planks, and linoleum doesn't sound like and attractive option. So what's the scoop?
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Yankee Clipper
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11/26/12 10:18am |
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RE: 30 amp plug
Some other things to consider: mice, intruders, ants, waste water, fresh water.
Just some random thoughts.
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Yankee Clipper
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11/07/12 02:09pm |
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RE: old motorhomes
The two breakdowns I've experienced were tire failures.
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Yankee Clipper
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09/12/12 12:22pm |
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RE: 1996 Allegro Tiffin in excellent shape..is it too old?
Hmmmmm...the lack of a slide may make it hard to sell downstream. Slideless rigs are good road machines, but shrink in the park, especially on rainy days.
Have your mechanic hook up the OBD1 connection and read any error codes.
Look over the rubber fittings and hoses.
If it's a Ford, ask about the fuel pump: is it stock? (if so, clock's ticking on that). Are there maintenance records?
If you've had rigs before, you know they require a lot of tinkering. Are you up to it?
Good luck. Shop hard. Enjoy the process.
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Yankee Clipper
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08/21/12 03:07pm |
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RE: Suggestions for touring southern US
I recommend staying off the Interstate Highways. They are crowded, often torn up, and can be nerve-wracking. The older US Highway system is a lot more user-friendly for motorhomes. JMHO.
BTW- I-20 between Atlanta and Birmingham will rattle your eye teeth out. One pothole shook the steering wheel right out of my hands. I-10 at Lafayette, LA is worse.
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Yankee Clipper
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08/07/12 06:41am |
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RE: motorhome leans to right (passenger side)
I have suspension air bags that I can use to level the rear. The air fill valve is on the wheel wells on both sides.
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Yankee Clipper
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07/30/12 02:23pm |
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RE: Used Coaches and Pets
I suspect my queen-of-everything dachshund would tell you that she owns the rig, anyway.
Besides, dachshunds aren't really dogs: they are the first wave of an alien race sent here to enslave us all. Resistance is futile.
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Yankee Clipper
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06/27/12 01:22pm |
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