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RE: Replacement Batteries for our "B"
What I did when it was time to replace my batteries was to look in the yellow pages under "Batteries Dry Cell Wholesale" and "Batteries-Storage Dealers." I discovered that most of these companies do NOTHING but sell and install batteries to commercial outfits. The dealer I purchased from sold five pallets full of the model I purchased in just one week. My replacement 6-volt batteries were rated at 232 amp hrs (122 minutes @ 75 amps, 474 minutes @ 25 amps), cost about $90 each (plus tax & cables) and were less than two weeks old - straight from US Battery Co that week. These firms will also make up custom battery cables to fit your particular installation from very flexible welding cable.
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loving retirement
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10/01/11 03:05pm |
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RE: Need info re: shower curtain in 1996 Roadtrek
I recall someone calling the factory (RT) and a replacement shower curtain was about $200.
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loving retirement
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09/19/11 03:43pm |
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RE: pleasure way basis
Retraite, LT 215/75 tires sure seem small for a 9,600lbs GVWR rating. Roadtrek uses LT 245/75E for the same 9,600 GVWR rating.
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loving retirement
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09/07/11 03:37pm |
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RE: pleasure way basis
loving retirement,
The Basic does come wth a Microwave, if you would like to view the specs I have the specs and comparasion sheet.
E-mail me at my E-mail address.
Ron
RRCRT@aol.com
I was only using the photos at "Paul Sherry RVs" provided by "Br-" when I make the statement about no microwave. I don't doubt the specs state the basic includes a MW, but I can not find a MW in any of Paul Sherry RVs photos, only cabinets.
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loving retirement
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09/06/11 11:48am |
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RE: pleasure way basis
Looks like the Basic has a curtain you pull around the toilet, can't see a bathroom sink or a floor drain for a shower. We prefer the enclosed bath, but this scaled down one may works for others. To me a little pricey.
Basic pictures
I agree, we prefer the folding doors in the Roadtrek 190 toilet arrangement. Looks like no microwave but they put in a TV. Looks like it lacks a lot of storage that I have in my 2002 Chevy Popular.
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loving retirement
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09/05/11 06:40pm |
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RE: Diesel Roadtrek 190 or 210 4x4 ?
Hello All,
I am thinking about a diesel Roadtrek, anyone out there with diesel.
Have you had diesel & gas? What mileage do you get? How's the power &
Torque?
Sheriffdoug,
Don't forget that Roadtrek made a Chevy 210 back in the 1990's that had a diesel engine.
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loving retirement
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08/01/11 02:57pm |
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RE: Sprinter shock life expectancy
WRT the Chevy questions, yes, I replaced the shocks on my '01/'02 RT C190P...
...A general comment: Shock wear is hard to notice on a vehicle you drive regularly, because it's so very gradual. You really _can't_ remember how much better the van rode & handled when new.
Jim, "we do precision guesswork."
Handbasket, I don't know that RT make any 190P's on a 2001 Chevy chassis, other than that mine is the same as yours - a '02 190P on an '02 Chevy.
The reason I asked the question about the life of the shocks on the Chevy Express is I have 62k on my RT and the ride is excellent, as good as the day I bought it. I had a Chevy dealer check the shocks and they say they are good.
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loving retirement
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07/21/11 06:34pm |
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RE: Sprinter shock life expectancy
This brings up a question I have "Has anyone with a Chevy 3500 Express van replaced their shocks and at that mileage." I asked this same question at a Roadtrek rally in Oregon this year and no one with a 3500 Chevy Express had replaced their shocks.
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loving retirement
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07/21/11 01:32am |
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RE: RT macerator hose
I love the macerator on my RT. The original hose started leaking in the second year of ownership. I went to Lowes and bought a twenty foot piece of pvc hose in the water landscaping department. It was to be used on pond or fountain pumps. Cost me twenty bucks.
I did just about the same thing. In my case I went to Home Depot and bought 25 feet of PVC flex hose in the plumbing department for $9.99. I then cut it down to about 8 feet and have been using it for the last five+ years. If it ever develops a leak I have another two sections stored in the garage waiting for replacement. I just do not understand those that pay up to $80 for a macerator replacement hose on the Roadtrek forum.
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loving retirement
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06/26/11 02:50pm |
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RE: 5.7 L Chevy engine vs the 7.4L Chevy engine
Anyone have any idea what the mpg penalty is between the 7.4 and 5.7 engine. I know Roadrek, for a long time, offered RT's with the 7.4L engine as an option.
Can not speak for the 7.4L but I have been driving a 5.7L Chevy 190P for over six years. When lightly loaded I have gotten up to 17.4MPG driving across AZ, NM and TX. Loaded with a weight of about 9,000 lbs driving the mountains in CA I get about 14.6 to 15.4MPG.
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loving retirement
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06/20/11 03:01pm |
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