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RE: 5th Wheel Bike carrier
My Swagman has a threaded bolt for the receiver that keeps it tight. I thought all Swagman's did.
My Swagman has a Threaded Bolt,but no matter how tight you can get it there is still some movement in the receiver,the Hitch Rider eliminates all movement.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/24/22 01:32pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 5th Wheel Bike carrier
All very good info,I also have a Swagman RV Approved, a very well made bike rack. Not to hi-jack the thread but as a side note that may be helpful.
They bounce a lot and if the rack is not tight in the receiver that added movement only amplifies that bounce.Stressing not only the mounting point but also the bike rack.
I have tried almost every Anti Rattle device on the market, most have been no good or so complicated and cumbersome that they are useless. I have a whole tool box full of them.
Until I found the one at Hitch Rider. This will keep everything tight.
Their Hitch Vice is the best and easiest one I have come across and it really works.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/24/22 11:21am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Ford E450 Class C Dash Emergency Battery Switch issues
Hope what we gve OP helps!
We may never know,OP hasn't been back for a couple of weeks.
I hate when that happens......:(
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IAMICHABOD
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01/24/22 11:02am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
Marty Great Job!!
Thanks for sharing your latest Mod,and the pictures of your handy work.
I am sure that others here on the Forum that want to do the same will be helped by your informative post.
Are These the ones that you installed? If so I will archive it all and keep it for future use in case others come along and want to do the same thing.
No, I didn't see that model when I searched for what would fit a 2011 E-350/450. The model I ordered was the DeeZEE DZ2045 which lists the dimensions as 40x11x8. The one you found is the DZ1034 with dimensions 40x17x8... so a little taller mud flap??? and a little more $. Other than that I'm not sure the differences.
When I get some time, I'll post some pics of the brackets, I didn't take any during the install cause I didn't want to get my phone dirty cause I had lock-tite all over my hands...lol
Marty
OK thanks for coming back with that,I see the one that I referenced, the DZ1034,looks like it would be wider, length 40'' x width 17''x 8''height.
I am looking forward to the pictures of the brackets and your great write up and handy work.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/22/22 11:38am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
Marty Great Job!!
Thanks for sharing your latest Mod,and the pictures of your handy work.
I am sure that others here on the Forum that want to do the same will be helped by your informative post.
Are These the ones that you installed? If so I will archive it all and keep it for future use in case others come along and want to do the same thing.
Thanks again for coming back again and sharing your mod with the others,keep it up.https://www.picgifs.com/emoticons/smileys-and-emoticons/thumbs/smileys-thumbs-951446.gif
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IAMICHABOD
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01/21/22 04:36pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: New suspension upgrades
I have a Chevy Based RV and I would highly recommend Bilsteins
Front Ones
Rear Ones
Made it ride smoother,less lean,more stable and no porposing.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/18/22 04:41pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: 3d printers for making stuff for the RV
I saw This Post awhile back,I sure wish I could get one of these.:B
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IAMICHABOD
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01/15/22 04:53pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: USB C to USB C charging cable
After trying a few brands I found This brand to be durable and works well in the RV.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/15/22 03:05pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Ford E450 Class C Dash Emergency Battery Switch issues
OK! Does the wiring diagram in the Intellitec manual look like your setup? They may have used different components, but wiring maybe the same.
OP: I looked at the photo that shows the splice. I doubt whether that is factory.
The wiring diagram in the manual is the same as mine is wired.As for the splice I think it is factory installed,after peeling back some of the split wire loom I found the same material wrapping wire bundles and wire end connectors.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/12/22 06:15pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Domedic refrigerator
When I had this problem I tested everything,until I found This video and looked into that mysterious little black box and found that 5 amp glass fuse,replaced it and everything worked.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/12/22 02:08pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Ford E450 Class C Dash Emergency Battery Switch issues
I thought I saw a partial one on the left side of your first photo!
This is what you saw.I wish it was more,but just tells what is in the box https://www.picgifs.com/emoticons/smileys-and-emoticons/thinking/smileys-thinking-029488.gif
https://i.imgur.com/ifsDdMTl.jpg
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IAMICHABOD
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01/12/22 01:43pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Ford E450 Class C Dash Emergency Battery Switch issues
Ya that purple wire is a puzzler,both of my purple wires that go to the BIRD,as shown in the picture have spade ends on them.
I will look tomorrow again and see if I can see a purple wire anywhere else that has a eyelet.
I remembered something last night,and went and checked today. I could not get a good picture but on mine there is a purple wire with an eyelet that goes to the small terminal on the continuous duty solenoid.
https://i.imgur.com/epfy4w2l.jpg
While tracing it back I found that it connected with a yellow wire then went into the fuse block.
https://i.imgur.com/8UXQF4al.jpg
IAMICHABOD can you get a photo of your wiring diagram? does it have the colors of the wiring? Looks to be same drawing as I linked.
Sorry I don't have a wiring diagram.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/12/22 12:26pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Ford E450 Class C Dash Emergency Battery Switch issues
TO IAMICHBOD;
Is your continuous duty solenoid a three or four terminal unit?
I have a purple wire going to the bird AND an purple wire w/ eyelet that is lose/not connected to anything.
My continuous duty solenoid has three terminals Like this one
Ya that purple wire is a puzzler,both of my purple wires that go to the BIRD,as shown in the picture have spade ends on them.
I will look tomorrow again and see if I can see a purple wire anywhere else that has a eyelet.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/11/22 10:11pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Ford E450 Class C Dash Emergency Battery Switch issues
Hello and welcome to the Forum.
I have a 2006 Fleetwood Tioga that has the same battery box area as yours,https://i.imgur.com/v35osrXl.jpg
When I had the same problem as yours that the switch would not work and when the engine was running it was not charging the house batteries,after some testing I noticed that the continuous duty solenoid would click but not lock in which is a loud clunk. It is where those 2 big cables attach at the lower right of the picture.
After replacing it the switchhttps://i.imgur.com/0wuXDYcl.jpg worked and the engine,thru the alternator,was charging the coach batteries.
As for the purple wire, on mine that black box at the top of your picture is a BIRD.On mine a purple wire is connected to the Ignition terminal and one to the Relay terminal.https://i.imgur.com/aHjyyR7l.jpg
I hope this helps,any more questions come on back and ask or PM me.Let us know if this works.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/11/22 10:28am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Leveler (Stabilizer) Jacks on a Class C?
I see no reason not to,I have seen a few Class Cs with them but as mentioned you have to watch the ground clearance
I did see one guy parked next to me who had a novel idea,he bolted the top pad to the frame then used pins Like These instead of bolts,said that he was tired of destroying them on driveways. He just popped under pulled the pins and stored the jacks,seemed to work for him.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/05/22 02:21pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
BillWilson94
Welcome to the Forum and the first new addition this year to the Former Rental Owners Club..You will be #142 https://www.picgifs.com/emoticons/smileys-and-emoticons/thumbs/smileys-thumbs-951446.gif
It seems that you must be pretty satisfied with owning a Former Rental,to go back and get another one!
Also great to hear that you have been able to get out and enjoy your new rig and add some mods to it.
Thanks for the write up on your purchase and cost,I am sure it will help others out there that read this thread.
Please come on back and tell us more and add some pictures
This link will walk you thru picture posting.
Being it may not let you until you have a certain amount of posts,one of those things to keep spammers away.
Any problems there just send a PM to me and I will help out.
Again Welcome and hope your camping season is going well and continues.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/04/22 11:51am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Raised toilet, what’s underneath
That is unfortunate,it may not work removing it.
What I found with my late,vertically challenged partner,it was easier to raise the floor than lower the offending structure.
Maybe Something Like This may work,small,portable,adjustable even comes with it's own bag.
Good Luck,being 6 ft 6 and sharing the world with a person 5 ft 2 can sometimes be a challenge :B
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IAMICHABOD
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01/01/22 05:45pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Reducing push/pull from tractor trailers passing
When an 18-wheeler overtakes your RV, it's bow-wave of air hits the left rear of the coach first, and that pushes the rear toward the shoulder. When the body rear moves right slightly before the rear axle does, it amplifies the push to the left that you feel in the front causing you to correct by steering to the right.
As the 18-wheeler bow wave moves toward the front of the coach, it pushes the front of the coach to the right, and when the body moves right slightly before the front axle does, it amplifies the steering correction you have already done causing you to have to correct to the left.
This whole thing, if you are not used to the feelings, can be quite scary. One way to overcome that is to install Vortex Generators like Air Tabs They cut down on the dead air and drag on the rear of RV and greatly reduce the bow wave of passing trucks.
I have AIRTABS on my Class C.
They really help on a cross wind situation,no more sudden buffeting. It has stopped the sideways push when being passed or passing a large truck.
They are a vortex generator that produce a counter rotating air trail several feet behind the vehicle, This airflow alteration improves vehicle stability. As far a mileage it may helped some but the stability they provided is amazing.
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IAMICHABOD
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01/01/22 05:10pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: can anyone ID this ‘96 Lance 990 mystery bracket?
Picnic table cloth clamps
Many uses for them
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IAMICHABOD
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01/01/22 03:14pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Tank treatment that can restore sensor accuracy?
Google theGEO Method...calgonwater softener or borax...my 2013 still reads perfect.
X2 My 2006 Former Rental still reads perfect too..!
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IAMICHABOD
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01/01/22 12:52pm |
Tech Issues
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