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RE: What if slide sticks OPEN while on a trip?
The procedure depends on if you have a hydraulic or electric slide...also if there is a wench or you may have to release hydraulic pressure and either push it in or use bolts to tighten it in. In any event, the ones I've had are not a one man job.
Two of my slides on my old coach failed on departure day.....lucky for me the site was not booked because it took me over 12 hours to manually get them in. Then it was another 2 days for the dealer to get the parts and fix them.
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JTHarley
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03/11/12 05:14pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Dishwasher or not to dishwasher....
We love our Paykel Fisher Drawer.....I dont know how easy an install would be but ours came from the factory....It's not real big but does a very good job with very minimal noise and water...I'd rather have it than storage...
In our new coach we have the same dishwasher and absolutely love it. On the other hand we also have a splendide washer/dryer. When I take the coach to the dealer this month the washer dryer is coming out! We've never had one before and it is loud, takes forever and eats up valuable storage space and takes over 2.5 hours to wash and dry a couple of pairs of jeans and a couple of towels.....We used it 3 times in 3 months on the road so if anyone is looking for one pm me and I'll make you a great deal on it.
Every campground we've gone to have wonderful laundry facilities so we decided to just keep doing it outside the coach.
Is your W/D single unit or separate stacking units? Is this common with what other people find?
Chris
Mine is a single unit washer/dryer combo
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JTHarley
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03/11/12 08:23am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Dishwasher or not to dishwasher....
We love our Paykel Fisher Drawer.....I dont know how easy an install would be but ours came from the factory....It's not real big but does a very good job with very minimal noise and water...I'd rather have it than storage...
In our new coach we have the same dishwasher and absolutely love it. On the other hand we also have a splendide washer/dryer. When I take the coach to the dealer this month the washer dryer is coming out! We've never had one before and it is loud, takes forever and eats up valuable storage space and takes over 2.5 hours to wash and dry a couple of pairs of jeans and a couple of towels.....We used it 3 times in 3 months on the road so if anyone is looking for one pm me and I'll make you a great deal on it.
Every campground we've gone to have wonderful laundry facilities so we decided to just keep doing it outside the coach.
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JTHarley
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03/10/12 04:24pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Beach Vacation
We love Bryn Mawr but that may be a bit of a hike from TN.
This Ocean Front CG is in Emerald Isle N.C.
http://www.htpresort.com/
Will fulfill all of your requirements and has very nice amenities in addition to being close to the fishing fleet and a very beautiful beach.
Yea but it is worth it.....on the way home we drove from St. Augustine to Nashville....big drive day but certainly not that bad.
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JTHarley
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03/10/12 11:16am |
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RE: Beach Vacation
My favorite Ocean Front Camp is Bryn Mawr in St. Augustine. I know the reviews say it is a "tight" campground to get into but if you ask for one of the ocean front sites it is very very easy to get in and out of your site. I have a 45' coach with 4 slides and I tow and have never had a problem. People fish right on the beach, they have a huge pool and is very close to many restaurants and attractions. Old town St. Augustine is a short drive, the alligator farm is fun but the best is that you can see and hear the ocean from your site.
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JTHarley
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03/10/12 06:45am |
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RE: Trying to work a deal on a new Phaeton
You've got the right attitude for a buyer....meet my price or I walk.
Good Luck!
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JTHarley
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03/08/12 01:16pm |
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RE: Finally.. back in MN from FL
After 6 sunny weeks in FL, we started back to MN last Thursday AM. What a ride we had with Tornados all around us in GA, Freezings temps most nights, High winds in the midwest, snow in IL/ WI and major traffic jams on the Interstate in Chattanooga and Clarksville! I am beat but happy the journey has safely ended and the coach ran true and steady.
The moral of story is we headed back way too early. :S
We too came back to michigan at that time.....we left here on christmas eve and spent almost 9 weeks in florida. We decided that next year we are leaving on January 1st and coming back April 1st so I don't have to winterize the coach on the way back. Our moral of the story is the same as yours.
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JTHarley
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03/08/12 01:09pm |
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RE: 2 or 3 air conditioners in a 41' DP
Three is better than two even though most 50 amp units will only run 2 at a time. I like the idea of having a back up and being able to turn the air in zone 1 off and turn on zone 3 in the bedroom when you go to bed.
We have run 3 air units at the same time many times. What I can't do is run the third air and the dryer at the same time or the electric cooktop and the third air. Otherwise, we plan accordingly and do laundry at the end of the day when the third air is not needed.
We have only used our cooktop once in almost 5 yrs.; we use the the grill outside and/or the convection microwave.
MM.
OOPs my bad...I can run 3 AC units but only two heat zones at the same time.....
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JTHarley
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03/06/12 05:46pm |
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RE: 2 or 3 air conditioners in a 41' DP
Three is better than two even though most 50 amp units will only run 2 at a time. I like the idea of having a back up and being able to turn the air in zone 1 off and turn on zone 3 in the bedroom when you go to bed.
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JTHarley
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03/06/12 01:00pm |
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RE: AQUA HOT IN COLD COUNTRY
I would never ever own a coach without it! I'm from northern michigan and we camped this winter in sub zero weather. The aqua hot kept us toasty warm and the fact there is NO PROPANE to fill or even have on board (if you have an electric range) is priceless. I have a "diesel boost" on mine so if the heat is cranking and you still want to take a long hot shower simply flip the switch and immediately get all the hot water you want.
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JTHarley
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03/04/12 06:37am |
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RE: Florida-Charlotte-Detroit
I guess the chances of snow there are similar to I-75. Watch the weather forcasts before leaving. I took that trip a few times when we lived in Clinton Twp., but haven't been that way lately. How have you liked the new MH? I see those every time I drive past Holland Motor Homes.
I absolutely love it.....after owning 5 motorhomes, 3 of them being class A, I don't have any regrets. The coach does get alot of attention in campgrounds much to my wife's displeasure.......Everyone wants to look inside and at times the DW doesn't want folks to see her "messy" coach. To me it is fine. The ride and build quality far exceed my expectations.
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JTHarley
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02/17/12 12:27pm |
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Florida-Charlotte-Detroit
The DW wants to go to charlotte NC on the way home from Florida at the end of the month. The route to Detroit takes I-77 but as I remember that is thru the mountains. Anyone take this route at the end of February? I'm a bit concerned driving thru the appalachians at that time of year and I have never taken 77 before. Insights?
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JTHarley
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02/13/12 04:39pm |
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RE: High End Super C vs DP
It is really kinda of silly to restrict a half million dollar coach from class A resorts.
I do not think the restriction makes sense, but I do not think redefining half a million dollar class C as Class A is the solution. If MONEY becomes the criteria, which is what you are really saying then why $500,000? why not $250,000? Why not a $250,000 fifth wheel?
What about a NEW $250,000 fifth wheel instead of an older super C that depreciated to $200,000? Why do we not redefine fifth wheels that cost over $250,000 as Class A?
Similarly, why not a NEW class 7 truck conversion that is worth more than an OLDER (4 years?) depreciated class 8 truck conversion as class A if it is WORTH more?
YOU may think it is silly (I do not like any of it personally) BUT I do not want to be defending (or be a member of) the WE with RVs over $XXX,000 coaches keep out the paupers RVs. Because once that starts someone is eventually going to say you a really trying to keep out minorities who can not afford RVs over $XXX,000 and that is in violation of FEDERAL housing laws. (I think I can hear a salivating attorney cheering some where).
Redefining Class C coaches as Class A based on what they COST is beyond SILLY and someone had better be able to fund a Class 8 truck load full of lawyers.
Dan,
I appologize if you took this as a "money" statement.....I did not mean it that way and the fact I DON'T frequent the class A only resorts and enjoy being in camps that allow everyone really defines what I meant, after all I sold my class A for my TC. My point was simply that many class A resorts DO WANT TO RESTRICT their facilities based on the type, age and cost of motorhomes. No one is fooled by the class A only "monicker" most understand exactly what they are doing....A generality may be that the class A travelers are older, not traveling with children, only have 2 travelers, retired ect....I know that is not everybody but do you ever notice how few children there are at class A only resorts?
I simply was drawing one of many analogies (as you did with expensive C's or 5th wheels) that there are lots of nice units no matter what classification out there, that would feel right at home next to a calss A coach. So what is the REAL reason they restrict entry?
I did not mean to pick on you in any way.
But the class A resorts seem to want to keep out the riff raff from their point of view and they use the class A as a fig leaf excuse that it is really not a "rich" mans club exclusion. I just see the whole thing falling apart at the seams if these resorts change it to class A and Expensive class C RVs. It just gets more obvious that it is based on cost of the RV and that is when they will run in to problems.
I agree their are lots of nice units in various types of RVs and I do not see any reason to start excluding anyone. But if it becomes obvious they exclude based on cost of RV I see big problems a head.
I agree......and as I said there are simply plenty of campgrounds that welcome everyone and in the long run that is what makes camping so fun and unique...you get to meet all kinds of folks on the road.
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JTHarley
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01/06/12 07:25am |
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RE: High End Super C vs DP
It is really kinda of silly to restrict a half million dollar coach from class A resorts.
I do not think the restriction makes sense, but I do not think redefining half a million dollar class C as Class A is the solution. If MONEY becomes the criteria, which is what you are really saying then why $500,000? why not $250,000? Why not a $250,000 fifth wheel?
What about a NEW $250,000 fifth wheel instead of an older super C that depreciated to $200,000? Why do we not redefine fifth wheels that cost over $250,000 as Class A?
Similarly, why not a NEW class 7 truck conversion that is worth more than an OLDER (4 years?) depreciated class 8 truck conversion as class A if it is WORTH more?
YOU may think it is silly (I do not like any of it personally) BUT I do not want to be defending (or be a member of) the WE with RVs over $XXX,000 coaches keep out the paupers RVs. Because once that starts someone is eventually going to say you a really trying to keep out minorities who can not afford RVs over $XXX,000 and that is in violation of FEDERAL housing laws. (I think I can hear a salivating attorney cheering some where).
Redefining Class C coaches as Class A based on what they COST is beyond SILLY and someone had better be able to fund a Class 8 truck load full of lawyers.
Dan,
I appologize if you took this as a "money" statement.....I did not mean it that way and the fact I DON'T frequent the class A only resorts and enjoy being in camps that allow everyone really defines what I meant, after all I sold my class A for my TC. My point was simply that many class A resorts DO WANT TO RESTRICT their facilities based on the type, age and cost of motorhomes. No one is fooled by the class A only "monicker" most understand exactly what they are doing....A generality may be that the class A travelers are older, not traveling with children, only have 2 travelers, retired ect....I know that is not everybody but do you ever notice how few children there are at class A only resorts?
I simply was drawing one of many analogies (as you did with expensive C's or 5th wheels) that there are lots of nice units no matter what classification out there, that would feel right at home next to a calss A coach. So what is the REAL reason they restrict entry?
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JTHarley
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01/06/12 06:19am |
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RE: High End Super C vs DP
WHAT is the definition of Class A?
The super Cs seem like really, really nice class C vehicles to me, but not class A vehicles, even if they are nicer than my Class A
reclassifying a class C as a class A seems like lawyer speak to me.
Why resorts restrict vehicles to Class A seems like a law suit ready to happen.
Now extra nice class Cs will be reclassified as Class A? I expect there is a lawyer salivating some where. :S
I met with the owner of Dynamax just prior to the sale to Berkshire. During the conversation he told me that this has apparently been going on for the last year or so. The fact is there are class B motorhomes, class C, Class A, Super C (defined by the MEDIUM DUTY) front ends and then there are TC class 8 (truck conversions) built on over the road heavy duty chassis's. These classifications where created years and years ago when there was only 3 designations. Super C units came about in the last 10 years and really didn't change anything since they are still technically a class C.
It is really kinda of silly to restrict a half million dollar coach from class A resorts. Of course it is the owners or association perogative to do so. In one community in Florida the "restrictions" where the only way the city would give a permit to build the resort, hence class A only, 10 years old or less. Property owners did not what they considered a "trailer park" in their neighborhood.
Many class A resorts are asking their owners to vote and amend the by-laws to allow TC's in...time will tell and so will the economy. I drove thru silver lakes today and there was not a site open....fifth wheels, class C coaches and class A's.......Pelican Lakes (class A only) had many sites open. I've been to Riverbend for 8 years (class A only) and have never seen them full even during peak season. From an economic standpoint it would make sense to expand the base of clientele to increase revenue.
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JTHarley
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01/05/12 06:25pm |
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RE: High End Super C vs DP
SunnyGirl.....I think sending a picture does help....most of the class A resorts don't even know the difference between a super C and a class 8 truck conversion. As I stated earlier, only two of our visited class A resorts won't let us back...Riverbend in Florida (nice resort) and Hearthstone in Petosky Michigan. They happen to be affiliated with each other so it was no surprise. In Naples we are at the signature resort and are not the only class 8 here. There is also a signature resort in Petoskey so who cares if they won't let us in.
I've found that there are so many nice resorts that WILL welcome you another in Naples is silver lakes that has no problem with 5th wheels or super C's or class 8's. We knew this going into the purchase and I checked with many of the campgrounds and resorts we've visited in the last 8 years and was surprised at how many said "sure, we'd love to have you".
Hopefully this year the manufacturers of class 8 trucks will get what they have been working on for the last 2 years and that is to get these classified as "class A" vehicles. Most of the restricted resorts are because of the by-laws written many years ago before coaches like ours where even on the scene so it is simply a formality and once the registration says class A they will not be able to keep you out. But as I said, send a picture with the request and if the answer is no there are lots of places everywhere we travel between Michigan and Florida that are "resort" quality destinations that don't discriminate quite as much.
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JTHarley
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01/05/12 03:38pm |
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RE: Surge Protector's/Autoformer's
Absolutely worth it....one power surge or electrical problem at the campground and you could fry electronics. For the price ($250-400) it is a small price to pay to protect your coach. I've had one in each of my 5 RV's from my class B to my class A and now in my class 8 truck conversion.
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JTHarley
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01/05/12 03:29pm |
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RE: Wheelbase length make a difference in ride quality?
I went from a 36' class A diesel to a 45' TC.....Big, big difference in ride quality. When a semi or tanker passes I don't even know they go by..:)
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JTHarley
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01/03/12 01:46pm |
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RE: High End Super C vs DP
If not for the safety issue the Class A would win by a mile IMO. Class A DP is a very nice design.
I think trying to compare a class 8 truck with a class A coach is like comparing apples and oranges.....It used to be that if you wanted the "luxury" feel and amenities you had to go to a class A. That simply is not true anymore. It's all about the ride of an over the road truck vs. a bus, the ease of maintenance, the improved mpg AND the style. There is no question that a class 8 is safer......but no one should be buying a motorhome with the intention of a "possible" head on accident.
The one big difference I noted on this trip is that I used to get driver fatigue after 6 or 7 hours of driving my class A diesel and it had IFS and drove great. In my new coach I drove over 10 hours on the first day out and I could have easily kept going if my eye lids didn't keep closing...LOL Remember, these motorhomes are designed on a chassis that truckers use to drive 10 hours a day everyday!! The ride is fabulous and no white nuckle experience.
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JTHarley
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01/01/12 06:30am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Lifting Tag Axle
My tag will lift completely off the ground which enables me to make tighter turns. When I lift it, the air bags on the drive axle fill all the way up and keeps the coach raised for such manuevers.
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JTHarley
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01/01/12 06:23am |
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