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RE: Commercial Tire Replacement on Roadtrek 210
I'm not sure if I can really understand why this would be something to consider doing. The small change in diameter does mean about a 2% change in circumference. So...a very slight change in gear ratio and odometer/speedometer readings. Since the rim size is bigger, that means the amount of flexible rubber must be less. With additional air pressure in the tire to gain the extra load carrying ability, I would expect a somewhat harsher ride. My conclusion is that it would be a wise move only if you were approaching the load limit of the 16", if the selection of 17.5" tires is greater, or lesser expensive. I rather doubt the last two.
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Gene in NE
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10/06/08 07:15pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Carrier for 2003 RoadTrek
This reciever mounted swing away tire carrier is a very expensive ($690) one.
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Gene in NE
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10/02/08 10:19am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Rate Your Motorhome - Compare It To Other Brands
...did you try with another email address? I just went back from what I assume is the same email address and just poked a different state in and it accepted it.
bumpybumpy - I suspect you are correct, but how many RV'ers are going to do that (intentionally slanting a unit one way or the other)? I tend to believe all people are honest until they prove otherwise. As was stated earlier, the more reviews - the less effect of the slanted ones.
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Gene in NE
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10/02/08 09:37am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Fixing water damage on the old Dodge (pics)
Spectramac - With over 20,400 views of this topic, you have to know there is a lot of interest in your project. As to the insulation, an insulator once told me not to pack it tightly. Good fit is okay. Dead air space is a better insulator than a solid which can conduct temperature. Thermopane windows are better insulators than thicker panes of glass.
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Gene in NE
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10/01/08 10:21am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Rate Your Motorhome - Compare It To Other Brands
ron.dittmer - Thank you for starting this topic. It does get you looking in certain directions. Besides what others have pointed out, you do need to look at the number of reviews. For example, the brand "Nu-Wa" currently has 128 reviews with a total score of 71. This might be a better indicator than the brand "Len-Dar" having a total score of 75, but only 1 review.
Sorry, I have a degree in mathematics with several statistical analysis courses.
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Gene in NE
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10/01/08 10:00am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Newer Trail-Lite B+
disalvo1 - Just found your posting today, and noticed you are a new member. Welcome to this forum. There are at least 85 owners of the Trail-Lite by RVision (now owned by Monaco) who have posted to the B+ motorhome topic. I merely kept track of who they were and what model for my own benefit. It is a 184 page topic that provides a lot of different viewpoints and sometimes just chit-chat. Most have not done extensive modifications. I would be more than interested in what you have done. You are now member number 86.
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Gene in NE
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09/30/08 12:21pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Brakes seizing
Dugan7 - It sounds like the mechanics you have used so far are just replacing parts. Can you reproduce the symptom? Have you been able to figure out something that happened each time just prior to the brakes dragging? Something like going down a steep hill when you were resting your foot on the brake to keep the speed down? Dragging the pads for two miles can heat things up. Or bad front wheel bearings? It certainly acts like heat is the problem, because after it cools - things are normal.
How did you determine it was the front wheels? Were the hubs very hot? Careful touching brake components when it happens again - they can be almost red hot. The problem could be as simple as a non-fully retracting emergency brake. How often do you use the emergency brake?
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Gene in NE
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09/29/08 10:44am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: ? on driving down the road in a class C
...What, you mean I can't get on the freeway, set the auto-pilot, and go take a nap or fix lunch? Bummer! What a disappointment!Well, with "auto-pilot" you can; but with "cruise control" you can not. :B :B :B :B
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Gene in NE
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09/28/08 08:31pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Finding a bumper when manufacturer no longer available
4kids4me - You might be surprised that you can replace your rear bumper with one that looks quite a bit different. I owned a 1977 Coachman Class A that the previous owner replaced both the front and back bumpers with aluminum ones from the front of a Kenworth semi. He was a truck driver and wanted that look. Actually looked quite nice - made the motorhome command attention. I would try the recondition route if a facility exists near you.
Or go with something like this Rear bumper on a LAZY DAZE .
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Gene in NE
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09/27/08 05:47pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Windshield Cover
ADCO model 2407 fits Fords from 97-05 with mirror cut-outs. Should be available through most RV parts stores. for $50 Clickable Link - ADCO
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Gene in NE
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09/27/08 05:17pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Tag axle vs dually in a 22' motorhome
I do not have any experience with tag axles, so my comments are a little slanted. I love the duals as they seem to provide side to side stability. Years ago, I owned a 1971 Dodge Champion motorhome with single wheels on the rear and it seemed a little squirrly (<--is that a word?) around curves and when meeting semi's. On the straight and level it drove great. The only negative on duallies versus singles is paying for an extra two tires. You usually replace them before you wear them out.
Tag axles are not very common; I've only seen a couple units. I could imagine that, on a shorter wheelbase, the tires would experience excessive side loading in very sharp turns. And...they may not give you the stability side to side. Like I said, don't have any first hand knowledge of this.
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Gene in NE
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09/27/08 04:25pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Tight Bridge
I'm hoping to upgrade to the Super C this winter if I can find a great deal on a used one. We have some family property that has a bridge which sides are 103" wide, and 11.5" tall.
The specifications I have seen for these units list them as 101" wide....I really doubt that all "Super C's" have the same dimensions. Just the difference in lengths may make the units ride higher or lower. You may have to be more specific on which model and brand you are considering.
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Gene in NE
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09/26/08 08:37am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: 2009 Model Year Weight "sticker" question
retraite - As "longtrailer48" says - means nothing. I know it would be nice to know ahead of time, but the only way to be sure is weigh the rig. Then you know what was on board when weighed and then subtract from the GVWR on the door post and the answer is your true capacity. I would not get too hung up about 100 to 200 lbs one way or the other. If capacity were that big of an issue, you would need to weigh your passengers in a car as well. Especially if they had golf clubs or suitcases in the trunk. :)
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Gene in NE
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09/14/08 06:06pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: 21' Class C
I have to agree with "birdbybird" on what is one person's lousy mileage is another's great mileage. Click on my "view profile" to see my Class C about the same dimensions as yours and missing the overcab bed. I keep a log book in the glove box and record every gallon of gasoline ever purchased. We bought the unit new and after 28,701 miles we have averaged 12.1 miles per gallon (total miles divided by total gallons). We have had a low of 8.8 and a high of 17.8 on individual tankfills.
Weigh your rig, set your tire air pressure appropriate for the weight, buy yourself a scangauge II For Example at JC Whitney and adjust your driving based on the information you get.
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Gene in NE
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09/13/08 07:33pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: 2009 Model Year Weight "sticker" question
Top of the day.
Apparently, the RV industry has moved to a new "weight" and "passenger" sticker for all 2009 model year units - both motorized (for sure) and trailers (I think). They are now yellow and are to be in the driver's door jamb opening, rather than in a cabinet, or similar, that was added by the RV manufacturer. The sticker is prepared and affixed by the RV manufacturer....Might be a little tough putting stickers on drivers door jambs on a trailer or pickup slide-in camper.:)
Did some searching on the internet and could not find anything about a change. I would align myself with your interpretation - "One other vendor indicated they believed the details were: Full fuel, full propane, no water, no passengers, no cargo - but, it did "allow for" all the options that were installed by the factory on a particular unit." But....that may be too logical.
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Gene in NE
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09/13/08 02:53pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Used Lazy Daze vs.Brand New Sunseeker, which would you get?
RVfeverinIL - Here in a short article you might want to read Reason to seriously consider used . It may apply to the new Sunseeker even more. The depreciation has already occured in the Lazy Daze.
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Gene in NE
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09/07/08 06:09pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Long Dually Valves not just extentions!
Bought my brass chrome plated valve stems at a truck stop in their tire repair facility - cost $2.95 each times 6. Then went to a reputable truck and car tire outlet and had them installed for $9.95 each. Watched the installer and he merely used the blue thread locker on the threads and then used the end of a typical box end wrench and carefully bent to suit. Total installed cost under $80.
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Gene in NE
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09/07/08 06:02pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Serro Scotty Motorhome
greydawg - Probably a fairly tall order to try to find one. It will take some time. The internet is a wonderful resource for doing searches. I did a "google" for Serro Scotty RV and found this National Organization . I don't believe that is what you had in mind, but I learned that they made trailers. This one may be more to your liking Older 1993 . Here is another Again a 1993 on Dodge Dakota Chassis . This last source may be your best bet. Keep looking daily as they claim to have about 75,000 plus listings.
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Gene in NE
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09/04/08 05:25pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Looking to buy a Quality Class B +
aad - If by Class B+ you mean a Class C without a bed over the cab there are several. There really is not a Class B+ according to the RVIA standards, it is a marketing term first used by RVision on their Trail Lites. If you do a search on this forum for B+ Motorhomes, you will find this topic with about 183 pages of comments. Most of the owners of the Trail Lite will admit that quality control is sometimes lacking, but the value for the money is outstanding. We have been very happy with ours.
I would say that the DynaMax Carrigo is a good quality unit. The now defunct Chinook brand was a quality unit. The Coach House makes a quality unit as does Phoenix Cruiser. One of the models of the Born Free "Built for Two" is also a quality unit. I am sure there are many more, but these are the ones I have personally touched.
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Gene in NE
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09/03/08 08:56am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Weight Distribution
joraz - Your posted number of 1,380 lbs on the front has to be in error - maybe 3,180 lbs?
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Gene in NE
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09/03/08 08:30am |
Class C Motorhomes
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