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RE: Which is the better battery configiration
^^^ I've been thinking about this - if you never do any dry camping wouldn't it make sense to buy the cheapest battery you could buy? You're not looking for quality, you're looking for something to take the voltage, and nothing else.
I do this at our hunting camp - I don't need a good battery, I just need something that will take a charge, it doesn't even need to hold it for more than a few minutes.
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Bruce Brown
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11/03/23 09:08pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 1998 Newmar Dutch Star 3883 front simulator
There is a full set for sale on a FB forum for $200 plus shipping. I can't link it but PM me if you'd like the info.
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Bruce Brown
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11/03/23 10:59am |
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RE: 1998 Newmar Dutch Star 3883 front simulator
Type ss wheel simulator into your search bar, all kinds of stuff pops up.
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Bruce Brown
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10/28/23 06:19pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: HAZY windows in South Caroline
My coach is doing the same (coincidentally right down the hwy from AikenRacer2). Where do i go on the internet to get a diy repair kit?
I bought the seal and sealant from DK Hardware. I have no affiliation with them, however I can say I was pleased with them and will use them again if ever needed.
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Bruce Brown
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10/28/23 06:17pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Anyone interested in 83 Pace Arrow Tear down and Rebuild?
I'd like to see an update, if there is one.
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Bruce Brown
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10/23/23 12:52pm |
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RE: A/c unit
We replaced one AC a few years back, we did the conversion kit and kept our original thermostat. We've been pleased.
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Bruce Brown
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10/19/23 06:45am |
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RE: HAZY windows in South Caroline
Grldst is correct. I did ours this past Spring, it's not a hard job, just time consuming.
If you decide to tackle it feel free to reach out for any pointers.
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Bruce Brown
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10/19/23 06:41am |
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RE: What to do when you are not camping for awhile
I pull it in the garage, shut it off and plug it in - that's it.
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Bruce Brown
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09/18/23 01:56pm |
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RE: Class A gas - fiberglass roof? Who uses them?
I personally don't understand the obsession with a fiberglass roof. Our current MH has a Brite Tech roof that is 16 years old and looks as good today as it did 16 years ago.
On the other hand I have seen some fiberglass roofs that are so paper thin it's a wonder they're still there.
But...to each their own - I'd be far more concerned with the house construction itself rather than a roof material.
Remember, darn near every large commercial building has some type of rubber roof on it.
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Bruce Brown
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09/08/23 10:30am |
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RE: Tow haul mode
They function pretty much the same. The only difference is with a motor home, you will pretty much always want it on, as you are always driving a big heavy brick.
I haven't been following developments WRT newer Class As, but I wasn't aware any offered a "Tow/Haul" option. None of ours ever did, including our current diesel pusher.
As I posted earlier, my '15 F-150 has it, and the owner's manual discusses the relevant functions of the Tow/Haul operation in detail.
If it's a gas chassis chances are it will have a tow/haul button. Our last gas MH, a 2000 Dutch Star gasser had tow/haul.
In a MH application it does seem "transmission brake" might be a better name for it but it's still called tow/haul.
As far as always using it, I can't say I ever used ours much back in the day. Heck I don't use it often in my trucks either, and my Super Duty does a lot of towing and hauling.
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Bruce Brown
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09/01/23 08:05pm |
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RE: 2008 Bounder 38V opinion
That's the low torque engine if my memory is correct. Take it for a drive and see if you're good with it. There are a bunch on the road so obviously a lot of people like them!
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Bruce Brown
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08/28/23 05:34pm |
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RE: Fuel pump
GM or Ford chassis?
You must have missed where he said 1995 Chevrolet.
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Bruce Brown
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08/25/23 07:14am |
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RE: What power steps do I have
As to this subject. I have almost 45 years working as a Technician in the RV field. The PROBLEM that has happened in the past 20 to 25 years is, NOBODY, knows how to fix anything anymore. The Industry has been populated with just PART CHANGERS. They just change parts until they find and fix the problem. YOU PAY FOR THIS IGNORANCE. Doug
Absolutely! It's everywhere.
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Bruce Brown
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08/23/23 05:36am |
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RE: Thinking of buying a Class A and seeking advice
As far as making the move from a towable to a MH, the best way I've ever heard it said was...
"With a towable the vacation begins after you're set up. With a MH the vacation begins as soon as you turn the key".
A few years back we owned both - I would 100% agree with the above.
I don't disagree with that sentiment. However I just had a discussion with a camping neighbor who had a very new class A gasser.
His comments were everyone enjoyed the traveling portion except the driver.
He felt he was worn out from driving his class A gasser. The passengers enjoyed the trip but he was tired out.
However his dad had a big tandem axle DP that he felt was much more enjoyable/easy to drive.
Driving his dad's RV was a much more relaxing experience vs. his demanding gasser. He felt the DP was much less taxing/stessful to drive.
My point is the vacation always starts on departure for the passengers, however depending on how well the rig performs the driver may have to wait until they are set up at the CG to start their vacation!
All Class A's are not created equal. Driving a rig that does not handle well is not a vacation.
Granted we are comparing a $175K gasser to a $600K DP. Nevertheless they are both class A's. I'm sure the driving experience between the 2 is very different.
I somewhat agree with this. Our current MH certainly is the best driving one we've ever owned.
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Bruce Brown
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08/08/23 07:23am |
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RE: Thinking of buying a Class A and seeking advice
As far as making the move from a towable to a MH, the best way I've ever heard it said was...
"With a towable the vacation begins after you're set up. With a MH the vacation begins as soon as you turn the key".
A few years back we owned both - I would 100% agree with the above.
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Bruce Brown
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08/07/23 02:39pm |
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RE: Oops… Went to buy Newmar then saw a Newell.
Any chance you have a link for them? I'd like to see both of them!
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Bruce Brown
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08/03/23 02:27pm |
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RE: Power Gear leveler hoses
Part of my job before I retired was selling hydraulic stuff to shops. To some it was literally a license to steal. Shop around.
On a side note, even for my own stuff, sometimes it was cheaper to buy premade hoses at Tractor Supply or Runnings than it was to buy them through myself. Those premade hoses normally have NPT ends, so you may need to buy ends as well, which they should also have.
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Bruce Brown
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08/02/23 04:43am |
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RE: ONAN MARQUIS 5500 GENERATOR
As noted, make sure your gas tank has enough in it to supply the generator. The symptoms you're describing sound like it's just running out of fuel.
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Bruce Brown
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07/27/23 05:58am |
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RE: Heating element?
I just found a diagram, it's on the back.
Click to see diagram.
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Bruce Brown
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07/23/23 05:27am |
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RE: Steering wobble.
If it's sat for that long I would lean hard towards it being the tires - they don't like to sit that long without moving.
Once they start wobbling and/or bouncing they normally don't stop until you slow down, as you noted.
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Bruce Brown
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07/23/23 05:23am |
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