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RE: How long to keep one
Sully,
I don't understand your reluctance to get 4 slides. Sure, 2 slides would work great but 4 would be even roomier!!
I'm having a cocktail party in our coach next week.
I cannot comment for Sully2, but there are many who value 4-slides and many who chose 3-or less. It all depends on lifestyle. For instance, I love having two opposing couches close together and would probably chose 4-slides if they ever designed something more intimate with all that space.
I also like the outdoor patio symmetry one has without slide interferance.
Our desire is to upgrade to 3-slides someday, but these slides should be deep with large windows.
I completely understand when someone says they would not take a 4-slide model even if offered free, but then somehow the wife decides!
Edited: thought it sounded a little snooty :o
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UltimaRV
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11/08/08 05:22am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: collision avoidance systems for motorhomes
And real "men" check their tire pressure with a hammer. I'm throwing away my PressurePro this evening! ;)
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UltimaRV
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11/07/08 12:25pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: collision avoidance systems for motorhomes
I have followed a few fellow RV'rs down the road enough to know that many would benefit from such a unit. IMHO, it's an expensive option, but so is a wreck. I also wonder how it works when there is a coach beside me, 2ft from my side, which has been quite common lately.
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UltimaRV
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11/07/08 10:38am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: How long to keep one
Our motorhome is 8-years old, solid, nice looking and meets our needs (except my wife's ocassional desire for a cross-island bed and bedroom slide).
The only thing that REALLY makes me want to re-purchase is a dang creak in the front overhead cabinet. Barring this, I would keep it forever, but it drives me batty enough to dream about something ca. 2005/6.
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UltimaRV
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11/07/08 07:56am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: An unfortunate situation but, not for long
There are lots of older, clean, low mileage rigs out there.
I agree with this statement whole-heartedly.
I also agree with it when you substitute "mileage rigs" with "maintenance partners"
:)
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UltimaRV
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11/05/08 10:16am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Where is the quality
As a rule, I moan about anything that needs fixing. I can fully relate to the poster who spoke of going to sea with a quality sail boat. If we were all at sea, I bet many of us (as myself) would prefer to purchase a used higher-end DP than accept more "do-dads" since our very survival may well depend upon it. Then of course, the market for "do-dad" motorhomes at great prices would gradually develop more quality. Of course, I am typing this after a half-bottle of Chateau Prieure-les-Tours.
Upon edit (and down another quarter bottle): what is an example of a "do-dad" motorhome anyway? Certainly a $250,000 Revolution isn't one.
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UltimaRV
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11/05/08 09:30am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I've got the (RESOLUTION) Chassis Batteries blues...
Resolution -- here's the scoop: The problem was two fold. (1) an improper wiring job on the Mastervolt charging system that allowed the chassis batteries to drain over time. (2) two 15-amp fuses in the outside front junction box that were corroded up-inside and affecting the Detroit Diesel Prodriver display and ignition system with a result that, when cold, it turned over after a delay like a low battery. Changed the fuses and things started right up every time like a champion. Seems there is a series of checks by the Prodriver.
Detroit Diesel people could find no fault codes.
Deduced this myself by trying to start it with the rear run box. Started instantly! Then looked at the schematics and found the ignition switch tied in with the Prodriver via two fuses down below.
Moral: Don't always blame the thing (Aqua-Hot) that makes the most noise when cold. Also, change all your fuses regularly!
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UltimaRV
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11/05/08 08:28am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Sold "As-Is"
"As-Is...
...a great DP with many years of life left"
IMHO, this is a laughable claim after 8 minutes of driving, but of course we all don't agree, nor should we. Many here didn't agree when the dealer auctioned a fifth wheel and then pulled the sale, only for the purchaser to get at the auctioned price in the end.
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UltimaRV
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11/04/08 10:25am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 8 minute Motorhome!!!
We have all seen signs that say:
- "at your own risk"
- "we accept no responsibility"
Even in contracts, there are arguable elements, including "As Is". Clauses such as these are challenged everyday in courts, many successfully. There just isn't an airtight contract clause, just those that are not challenged by good lawyers.
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UltimaRV
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11/02/08 09:52am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Sold "As-Is"
but in my neck of the woods As-Is = As-Is
We have all read signs that state:
- "At your own risk"
- "We assume no responsibility"
As with "as-is", this can always be overturned in favor of the plantiff. There is no solid protection clause, only those that have not seen a good lawyer challenge.
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UltimaRV
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11/02/08 09:33am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 8 minute Motorhome!!!
I doubt very seriously if an RV inspector would have found a serious engine problem
Hurricaner is right. A good route is to use certified diesel shops for both engine, transmission and (do not forget) generator.
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UltimaRV
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10/31/08 08:39am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 8 minute Motorhome!!!
A NICE AFFORDABLE DIESEL PUSHER WITH PLENTY OF LIFE LEFT IN IT
That is, if it is the one advertised in the link given by jimandsue60.
PLENTY=8-minutes
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UltimaRV
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10/30/08 12:02pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 8 minute Motorhome!!!
Used units can be great, mediocre or terrible buys, so always insist on a diesel mechanic to check out the engine and do a PDI. Not much can be identified with a 10 minute test drive!
I believe if an RV dealer sold such a unit, they must have been professional enough to notice and understand its condition upon taking it in as trade (and making a buck) and passing it on to a new customer (and making another buck).
So blog the h*ll out of this incident for the next three years as a hobby and hopefully one more RV dealer not worthy of a dime will fall. And who cares about someone else on this forum or wherever who may say, "they treated me great and I got a good deal from them". Or, "you're just destroying the industry." And why would you, or me, care.
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UltimaRV
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10/30/08 11:54am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Cold weather heat with a diesel pusher
I am running I use the engine preheater to circulate the fluid and turn it on.
I thought the engine preheater was never to be on during engine operation, or so says my Detroit manual.
We run the aqua-hot while driving and it automatically gets a boost from the engine heat without turning on the preheater. We then turn on the dash heater, which is feed by the aqua-hot too, although why they don't put good exchangers in the cab area I have no idea.
You could bolt down a good ceramic electrical heater up front and run it off the inverter when driving. -49, burrr...
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UltimaRV
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10/29/08 05:08am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I've got the (RESOLUTION) Chassis Batteries blues...
Busskipper, you not alone! This is the same BS encountered last winter.
I had someone test out the battery charging since I thought something was drawing our chassis batteries down dramatically. So much reconstruction was going on, electrically, that I thought someone had goofed.
Basic configuration:
Besides Auto-Start and Battery Boost
- 160-amp alternator/regulator
- 2Kw inverter/charger (3-stage/140-amp)
- 4x8D AGMs on the house
- 2x4D AGMs on the chassis
- Keep-It-Up battery maintainer between banks (not working)
Added:
- Amsolar 600-watt panels
- Amsolar MPPT 3-stage/30-amp controller
- Primary+ cable connected to house batteries
- Secondary+ cable (5-amp) connected to chassis
Added:
- Mastervolt 3-stage/100-amp charger (not used often)
- Primary+ cable connected to house batteries
- Secondary+ cable (10-amp) connected to chassis batteries
Alternator-only Test:
- OK charge chassis batteries
- OK charge house batteries
Shorepower-only test:
- OK charge house batteries
- NO charge chassis batteries
Generator-only test:
- OK charge house batteries
- NO charge chassis batteries
Amsolar-only test:
- OK charge house batteries
- OK charge chassis batteries (minimal amps)
Mastervolt-only test:
- OK charge house batteries
- Ok charge chassis batteries (minimal amps)
Charging conclusion:
- Keep-It-Up Battery Maintainer not connecting banks (duff)
- Chassis battery bank deteriorates when no sun and sitting
- Found loose alternator regulator wire last year and thought all OK
This winter:
- Aqua-Hot runs and same story in that it drags down chassis bank
Question 1:
Could I replace the Keep-It-Up battery maintainer with a small device found over here that when it detects a charge it will connect the banks, but without regulating just 15-amps to the chassis like the Keep-It-Up device does?
Question 2 and 3:
If the coach charge schema comes with a device that connects both banks when a charge is present to house batteries, what does this mean under alternator charging? And because both the Amsolar MPPT controller and Mastervolt charger can charge a primary and secondary bank, why do they still run a secondary+ cable to the chassis bank and would this be conflicting if the banks were connected by the device?
OH MY!...
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UltimaRV
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10/29/08 04:53am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Would you pay?
Imagine you're at an English campsite where the lawns look like putting greens, the roadways the width of a bike path and you're driving a very ugly-American 45-footer. Yes, I fessed up quite a few times and offered to get the wheelbarrow, shovel and rake. Of course they kindly claimed it wasn't necessary.
Footnote: If you do have a "ground guide", make sure its a good one (she's resting and not peeking over my shoulder while I type).
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UltimaRV
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10/28/08 03:19pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: I've got the (RESOLUTION) Chassis Batteries blues...
Turn your chassis batteries off and see if the AquaHot will still work. If it does not then you need to rewire to the house batteries.
Works!
Even the electrical schematics say the Aqua-Hot runs off the house batteries, but you can never be sure if it was a job on Friday.
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UltimaRV
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10/28/08 02:00pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I've got the (RESOLUTION) Chassis Batteries blues...
Really good suggestions, but like JohnnyT, I too...
am really confused...
We just ran about a hundred miles with the house and chassis batteries all topped up. It's just about 8 in the evening and the 110v electrical element is off via the circuit breaker. Just diesel is running.
I am wondering though if because the Lambert 415 installed on the coach is not working, then maybe the house battery bank is draining power from the chassis batteries.
See the Lambert 415, like ours, has a green LED and a feature that protects the chassis batteries from being drained while boondocking. Maybe this is what is happening. I will call around to dealers of American motorhomes here and see if they have one in stock. Otherwise, I'll have it shipped over.
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UltimaRV
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10/28/08 01:51pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I've got the (RESOLUTION) Chassis Batteries blues...
The Aqua-Hot only brings down the Chassis Batteries and has no effect on the House Batteries at all -- they are always in great shape.
With the Generator on (we have an Auto-Start), the house batteries get up to charge, but with the duff "Keep-It-Up Battery Maintainer" (by Lambert Enterprises) not feeding charging amps over, the Chassis batteries only get something from our solar panels (and there is very little sun around presently).
YUP, I have the 1500 watt heating element is on via the circuit breakers, but I believe this only kicks in when shore or generator power is present. Otherwise it doesn't operate from battery power(and why would it drag down the chassis batteries vs the house batteries anyway?) All batteries are AGM and two years old.
I know the Aqua Hot is designed to cut out if there is low voltage from the chassis batteries, but I did not think it drew power from them when in use. But it absolutely seems so in my case!
We are on our way in a bit and I dread turning the key since the Aqua-Hot has been running its course today. I sign up to that yahoo forum.
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UltimaRV
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10/28/08 08:39am |
Class A Motorhomes
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I've got the (RESOLUTION) Chassis Batteries blues...
Yep, it's frosty cold outside again. On comes the Aqua Hot and down go the chassis batteries. Try and start up that Series 60 to wander down the road and its silence, a couple of alarm chimes and it slowly cranks over. Yes it's the Aqua Hot/Chassis Batteries blues...
To be honest (not like I am not), there is a duff "Keep-it-up Battery Maintainer"(Lambert Enterprises) that sits between the banks that, when not duff, is supposed to detect a charger current from shore or generator to the house batteries and allow 5 amps to the chassis batteries.
Now (over here) I can find a small device that when it detects a current it will connect the two banks (4x8D AGM + 2x 4D AGM), sort of like the manual boost, but that will not regulate the amps into the chassis batteries.
How troublesome would this be?
Meanwhile, "I've got the..."
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UltimaRV
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10/28/08 05:34am |
Class A Motorhomes
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