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RE: What roof vent covers for Fantastic Fans
I have the older Fantastic Fan,installed 2010 and I use the New Maxx Air Fan mate.
The new Maxx Air Fan Mate 955 like this is taller than the others,has no screen and I have no problem with my Fantastic Fan,which BTW the cover is designed to stop when it hits anything.
I like the clips,they make it easy to open and clean the vent cover,unlike the others that you have to unbolt to clean or replace the vent lid Maxx Air Fan Mate
This video will walk you thru the install. The part you will need is near the end,about the 3.30 time.
955 Maxx Air video
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IAMICHABOD
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01/07/23 10:17am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Fabric ceilings
If the ceiling is covered with fabric like mine is.
I have had great luck with Folex,on my Fabric ceilings just spray it on and BLOT don't rub,you will be amazed at how it lifts out any stains.
It may take more than one application but it cleaned it all.
http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/079738/079738000323.jpg height=280
You can get it at most big box home improvement stores or Amazon check out the reviews and pictures on Amazon.
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IAMICHABOD
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12/31/22 09:01am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
marronnin
Welcome to the Forum and to the ranks of the Happy Former Rental Owners Club,you will be # 144 https://www.picgifs.com/emoticons/smileys-and-emoticons/thumbs/smileys-thumbs-217948.gif
I am glad that this thread was a help in making your decision to purchase a Former Rental. There is a lot of information to go thru.
If there are any things that you need help with or questions about your Former Rental just ask,there are a lot of members that may be of help or if not I have archived a lot of stuff from this thread that could be useful,just post here or PM me and I will see if I can help.
Good luck on that trip to Yuma. Hopefully you won't find too many weird things in those inaccessible areas but if you it would be a kick to know about them :B
Let us know how it is all going with this new to you RV and if there any mods that you make that makes it yours.
Happy Camping!!
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IAMICHABOD
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12/06/22 04:21pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Well I am back,after 3 weeks I have not seen much improvement in my pain. So now it looks like we will go for a second try,this time at the L5 location.This was discussed before as maybe the next step.I am good with that. My Dr. has been very good at explaining this all and I have hopes that this will do the job.I have an appointment for about 2 weeks and I will come back and report if anyone is interested....:B
I have waited up to the last minute to cancel my week long camping trip hoping that I would be better.This would have been the 11th year with this new camper. Looking forward to next year.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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IAMICHABOD
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11/22/22 03:15pm |
RVing with Disabilities and General Health Issues
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RE: New Chevy chassis
Yeah chassis is unchanged. The 4500-5500 trucks got a new chassis a couple years ago. Maybe that’s what you were thinking of?
There was a great Youtube video on the Express 4500 chasis put out by Chevrolet,showing all the improvements,it has since disappeared. The only thing I could find that may be of help is This One.
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IAMICHABOD
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11/21/22 02:46pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Alternative to bumper sewer hose carrier
I keep all my Rhino sewer hoses,The 15 Foot and The 5 Foot extension and all fittings in a Rubbermaid Tote,this keeps them away from everything so it won't contaminate anything and it is stackable.
https://i.imgur.com/SH8IILul.jpg height=350
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IAMICHABOD
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11/19/22 11:20am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Truck starts on its own
There seems to be a lot of hacks to steal vehicles with remote start and ones with ON Star
Quick Google search found THESE
I have a 2019 Chevy Traverse with remote start and On Star and now I am going to look thru all of these my self.
I do Know that I have found Mine unlocked in the morning when I know I locked it at night,a ritual that is always followed. :h
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IAMICHABOD
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11/19/22 07:58am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: The GEO Method and Space Heaters - Thoughts?
As for the GEO method I always do it after each dump with about bowl full of water,without the chlorine,the tank sensors all work just fine on this 16 year old Former Rental.
I really did not like to sleep with the propane heater on,although I have done it. I preferred to use an electric heater but I did not like to run it off of the outlets in the RV as they are a bit flimsy for running something that uses that much power.
I decided to run an Extra circuit that I could plug in the outside pedestal just for that use,it has worked out very well.
I like the Vornado it is safe and also has a remote.
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IAMICHABOD
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11/17/22 11:29am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: It's like Christmas!
Outstanding!!That is great to hear.Let us know how it all works out.
Hopefully that Former Rental will be all you hoped for and it will give you both a great camping experience,maybe share on the Rental thread too.
Happy Camping!
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IAMICHABOD
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11/15/22 10:08pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Can I charge the house battery with the engine alternator?
This You Tube Video might be of help to you.
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IAMICHABOD
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11/11/22 01:03pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: dingy induced sway
Have you tried adding a "de-rattler" at each of the interfaces between hitch and receiver? There is some play at those joints and that can cause stability issues. The de-rattler will eliminate that play.
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. No back and forth or up and down,as most others only pull tight in one direction.
Their Hitch Vice is the best and easiest one I have come across and it really works,nothing moves.
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IAMICHABOD
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11/09/22 10:06am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
Hey Chris
My thermostat is hooked to my Ducted A/C unit and also to my furnace,It replaced the old one Like this one which controls both of them.
It can be hooked up to only control just the furnace.As I found out when trying to replace the old one,kept changing wires around until I got the right combo to run them both as the old one did..There is quite a few posts here on the forum,Here are a few That I found using the google search.
As for the Bilsteins,they made the ride much nicer and controlled the leaning and porpoising.With the old ones after a dip the RV would go down then up then down again and up.With the Bilsteins they only make one rotation then settle back to the flat ride.
It also takes out the harshness of the ride.
I have been using Bilsteins for over 30 years,from my off-road vehicles thru all of my other vehicles,trucks,Suvs and other RVs.
I hope this helps,anything else just ask,happy to help when I can.
Happy Camping.
Gary
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IAMICHABOD
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11/08/22 02:25pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: How does this work? TV antenna
When I bought my RV it had a Winegard Batwing that was not working, I cleaned up all connections and tested to see if it was broken, it was,so I replaced it with a new Batwing Head then ran a Channel Scan I was not impressed with the amount of channels that I got. This was done in my driveway here in the south bay of So Calif about 30 miles from the transmitters, using my SensarPro.
I then went out and got a Wingman add on, that put my channel scan up to 85,but I had a clearance problem with the Wingman,it hit my A/C.
So I opted to put a Jack Antenna and my channel scan went up to 174
https://i.imgur.com/jo4c1hQl.jpg width=280
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I always get beat up by the techies, The debate will go on and on, but I know what works best for me,in the real world.
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IAMICHABOD
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11/06/22 01:58pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
I have had my Former Rental a bit longer than SJ-Chris,I have also made some Mods/Upgrades myself.I am pretty handy,I have done most all of these,plus fixing things that have broken or needed routine maintenance.
So I too would like to share a list with links. Links are also in my posts that may be helpful to any of you.
Oxygenics My Shower Head Post
Vortex Fan for the bathroom.
Swivel Seats My post on that.
New Window In Door My post on that.
Wheel Simulators I like the look better than Hub Caps or the painted wheels.
Valve stem kit
Bilsteins Better ride and and control from leaning and porpoising.
Led Lights to replace all of the old ones.
Converter To replace the ****py WFCO and get a great 3 Stage one.
New Toilet To replace the old unsanitary hand flush with a foot flush.
Black Tank Flush My post on that.
Digital Thermostat To keep things cool or toasty easily.
Awning lock
Maxxair Vent Covers
MaxxAir Fanmate to cover my Fantastic Fan
Fantastic Fan
Backup Camera
Tire Pressure monitor
Put TV in a cabinet My post on that,much nicer to have it there.
A New Mattress sleep much better now.
A Severe Duty Fan Clutch My post on that, to keep that motor running cooler.
New Michelin Tires My post on that.
New seat covers and new foam My post on that, much nicer and more comfortable.
New TV Antenna My post on that, Replaced that old Batwing with The Jack and got much better performance.
New Headlights My post on that.
And then to pretty it up a bit a Billet grill
https://i.imgur.com/d56ruQ0l.jpg height=180
What Upgrades or Mods have the rest of you all made,come on back and tell us all about them
Have a great camping season!!
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IAMICHABOD
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11/06/22 01:47pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: How does this work? TV antenna
Missing spring!
does it come with the spring?
Answer:
Yes, the spring is included in the RP-6200 kit.
By Winegard Company Manufacturer on September 27, 2017
Yes it should be included in the kit
By Tom Hackert on September 26, 2017
Hi yes it does. Thank you
By Carl's RV Parts & Service Seller on September 26, 2017
Yes it does.
By Amazon Customer on September 27, 2017
In kit referenced above.
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IAMICHABOD
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11/04/22 10:33am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: How does this work? TV antenna
It's missing a crank & dial, that cranks up the antenna and turns it, it's directional, if I'm remembering right.
It looks like it is missing These parts to move it around and the Handle to crank it up
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IAMICHABOD
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11/04/22 10:09am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Refill small propane cylinder
The little green bottles are single-use disposables because the valves are junk.
This is the very reason I went to the 1 Gallon that I linked in my OP.
More than once after I turned off my Weber and did not take the bottle off I would come back and it would be empty.One time I took one off and the valve didn't close up and the propane still was flowing. With the 1 Gallon when I turn it off I know it is off.
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IAMICHABOD
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11/01/22 02:44pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Hello OP back here.I said I would come back and tell how it is going with my Lumbar Epidural.After a referral to the pain DR.and a consultation then the OK for the procedure to have Depo Medrol injected. So after about 6 weeks I had the procedure.
It went well and after 48 hours I have some small relief.the DR. said that it may be 1 to 2 weeks before the full effect is felt,we will see.
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IAMICHABOD
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10/28/22 11:17am |
RVing with Disabilities and General Health Issues
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RE: renting out your RV? Success stories? Issues?
There have been a few on here that have done that and seem to be happy with it and the way it helps pay for their RV. Here is one example
They list on RV Share and seem to do very well. They also list on Outdoorsy
On a personal note I have run across a few campers that had rented them thru RV Share and Outdoorsy. One told me that the person that he rented from had 2 Majestics that he rented out.
One trip recently,a Chinese couple parked one space away from me and I happened to ask how they liked their Former Rental.
I was surprised when they told me that they had rented from a man in their Chinese Community that had 5 of them and rented mostly within that community. They told me that they had reserved months in advance just to get an open spot. I seemed that he was doing very well.
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IAMICHABOD
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10/27/22 10:18pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Loss of power
In the hatch where the shore power cord is stored is where the genset receptacle is located in your vintage of rigs.
The older style motor homes (which yours is) usually had a plug (female receptacle) in one of the storage bays. Probably the bay where the power cord enters the motor home. When you plug into shore power, the plug goes to the receptacle on the pedestal. When you need the generator, the plug goes into the receptacle in the storage bay. If you don't plug the cord into the receptacle, the generator will run but will not connect (power up) to the motor home.
Look in your electric bay or one of the others see if you can find something like this
https://i.imgur.com/f1JDKIzl.jpg height=360
Plug your shore cord into it to power the RV from the generator
https://i.imgur.com/vQx4nATl.jpg height=360
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IAMICHABOD
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10/21/22 12:52pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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