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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-26-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 868
Posted By dadej
I had one for twelve years. The best, simplest...

I had one for twelve years. The best, simplest and most trouble free MH I have ever owned. The only issue is the engine block. Do a search and you will find how to determine if you have the bad...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-01-2024, 06:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,276
Posted By dadej
So I just got my renewal at the new zipcode. ...

So I just got my renewal at the new zipcode. Motorcycle went up 30%, cars went up 40% and the motorhome went up 50%. So much for changing zip codes.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 02-03-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By dadej
I replaced the Racar filter system with the Cat...

I replaced the Racar filter system with the Cat primary fuel filter.


Cat filter 5134490
Cat base 1374367
Cat bowl 1290375


I used the same Cat secondary filter you listed.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 02-02-2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By dadej
I will be home tomorrow. I will take a picture of...

I will be home tomorrow. I will take a picture of my setup and get you the filter number I use that Dave recommended.
Dan
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-28-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By dadej
Search out Dave Atherton. He is a retired Cat...

Search out Dave Atherton. He is a retired Cat mechanic that does seminars at FMCA rally. He and Adept Ape on youtube would both say Cat filters in both locations. Something about back pressure is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-21-2024, 06:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,768
Posted By dadej
My bad. It is the 53 not X block

My bad. It is the 53 not X block
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-20-2024, 06:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,768
Posted By dadej
You probably know but cummins made some bad...

You probably know but cummins made some bad blocks. I think is was the " X " block. A lot to read on it.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-19-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 807
Posted By dadej
Sounds like everyone says don't go past 65. I...

Sounds like everyone says don't go past 65. I will say shift from park to low then back to neutral. Do not go back to reverse then to neutral. You will buy a new transmission. Ask me how I know....
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-19-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,181
Posted By dadej
If you think Nebraska is boring don't go to...

If you think Nebraska is boring don't go to eastern Colorado, most of Kansas,western Oklahoma and southeast Colorado. Proud Nebraskan!!!!!
Can't get more boring than Texas panhandle


Omaha to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-19-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,768
Posted By dadej
I had a 1998 HR Endeavor. Aluminum skin, real...

I had a 1998 HR Endeavor. Aluminum skin, real fiberglass roof, mechanical 5.9 cummins and a simple four bag air ride system. I would buy it again in a heart beat. I could go over any mountain pass...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-19-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,276
Posted By dadej
I have to disagree. I had all of my cars on my...

I have to disagree. I had all of my cars on my house policy. I transfered all my vehicles except two to my lake home policy and the car premium went down 75%. That was two years ago.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-19-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,114
Posted By dadej
2002 Beaver Marquis 43 foot 500 deduct comp and...

2002 Beaver Marquis 43 foot 500 deduct comp and colision $95000 max value $538 per year Auto owners
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-17-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 499
Posted By dadej
I would not move into it in the winter. There...

I would not move into it in the winter. There will be something that gives you problems. You don't want to deal with this during freezing weather.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-10-2023, 06:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 832
Posted By dadej
The Beaver was a well built coach. However, There...

The Beaver was a well built coach. However, There are many things that can go wrong if repairs were not kept up to date. How far do you intend to drive the coach? What is the price?

The answer...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-10-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,760
Posted By dadej
Are you aware that Prevost 2001 and newer had a...

Are you aware that Prevost 2001 and newer had a panel delamination problem?
I would buy Prevost over Newell because most large truck shops will not complain about working on the chassis.

If you...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-04-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,552
Posted By dadej
test

test
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-12-2023, 07:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,083
Posted By dadej
I don't know what other monaco's you have had. I...

I don't know what other monaco's you have had. I will say my 1998 holiday rambler endeavor was great, simple and never gave me grief. Then 2000 monaco dynasty,2005 monaco executive. WAY more complex...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-05-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,531
Posted By dadej
That is because the person can't do it with a...

That is because the person can't do it with a laptop, they would actually have to work and get dirty.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-04-2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,268
Posted By dadej
Quite the opposite. He drove by three cities in...

Quite the opposite. He drove by three cities in excess of 25000 population to a small town of 750 population. None of the big city guys would do the work.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-03-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,268
Posted By dadej
My brother in law was a tow truck driver in...

My brother in law was a tow truck driver in Nebraska. Ford dealers don't want to work on motorhomes. He would tow from western Nebraska and wherever to a small town with a Ford dealer in central...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-20-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,565
Posted By dadej
My last three used motorhomes from private owners...

My last three used motorhomes from private owners have not been so good. It seems like owners always forget that one or two things that need repair. It would be only luck to find a motorhome that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-15-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 421
Posted By dadej
Go to shelburne rv youtube channel. This guy...

Go to shelburne rv youtube channel. This guy knows his stuff. People even ship their AC to him for repair.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-07-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By dadej
This conversation applies to mostly 295R, 11.5R...

This conversation applies to mostly 295R, 11.5R and 12R size tires.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-18-2023, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By dadej
Where do you find the YC1 area?

Where do you find the YC1 area?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-14-2023, 06:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,147
Posted By dadej
Yesterday on I-80 in Nebraska. Loves, Pilot etc...

Yesterday on I-80 in Nebraska. Loves, Pilot etc $4.20 while at some other not well known locations $3.79 Seems like the discount is built in
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-11-2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,186
Posted By dadej
Sparton will not tell you how much over "80" it...

Sparton will not tell you how much over "80" it will go. The power will be on the engine makers door step. You have a large rig plus a f250, how fast do you want to go? Do you know what your EGT is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-06-2023, 06:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,313
Posted By dadej
You might have moderator move to Powertrain...

You might have moderator move to Powertrain Garage and put under Cat engines
Forum: Full-Timers 03-25-2023, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 908
Posted By dadej
Have plenty of money in todays economy. Unless...

Have plenty of money in todays economy. Unless you are going to boone dock camp grounds have gotten very expensive after covid. You may eliminate S&B bills but add other expenses. If traveling you...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-25-2023, 06:23 AM
Replies: 708
Views: 30,230
Posted By dadej
I don't have time to read all the post so maybe...

I don't have time to read all the post so maybe my comments have been addressed.
1 If every car were to switch to electric the power grid would last about ten minutes before blackouts. Yes wind and...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-18-2023, 06:24 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 15,139
Posted By dadej
I have a 2005 LJ with 71000 miles. I under stand...

I have a 2005 LJ with 71000 miles. I under stand it is quite valuable.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-15-2023, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,400
Posted By dadej
I travel I-80 a lot. I can tell you in the 200...

I travel I-80 a lot. I can tell you in the 200 mile space that in years past I would meet 50 RV's heading west now I will meet 5 rv's heading west. Tells me dealers are not stocking up on inventory....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-13-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,592
Posted By dadej
You need to be more specific: What do you...

You need to be more specific:


What do you want to spend
What year are you looking at
You will find that almost no one has detailed records as dealers throw away most records.


I bought my...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-11-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,245
Posted By dadej
2001 and newer

2001 and newer
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-11-2023, 06:10 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 15,139
Posted By dadej
I have a 2004 CR V with 303000 miles on it. Keep...

I have a 2004 CR V with 303000 miles on it. Keep the transmission oil changed every 40000 miles and follow the towing procedure. The last forever.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-09-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 15,139
Posted By dadej
I have a 2005 jeep unlimited. 71000 miles and...

I have a 2005 jeep unlimited. 71000 miles and again time to fix the death wobble. What happens if you get the DW while towing. I have dreamed about getting to the camp ground with the front tires...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-09-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,806
Posted By dadej
I had a 98 & 2000 single axle Monaco product then...

I had a 98 & 2000 single axle Monaco product then a tag axle 2005 Monaco executive and now a 2002 Beaver marquis. I would say the tag axles drive better however they are 8000 pound heavier with...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-25-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By dadej
I am not sure higher preasure will help that...

I am not sure higher preasure will help that much. Most rv's have are not plumbed with pex all the way. There are several restrictions that cut flow. Some use dishwasher hoses as connections which...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-21-2023, 05:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,450
Posted By dadej
Just don't stop while going through town. Check...

Just don't stop while going through town. Check out there rating on car thefts. Not good. My daughter had her car stolen there a few years ago. When she called the police they took her name and said...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,786
Posted By dadej
I think we all forget these guys have educations...

I think we all forget these guys have educations and they are expected to crawl around under our dirty motorhomes and we want it cheap. A lot of these people own there own tools at a cost of upwards...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-12-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 31,586
Posted By dadej
It is very sad to see that Ford would allow this...

It is very sad to see that Ford would allow this to happen but the big three have been producing junk for years and the public continues to buy the product. I live in central Nebraska where we see...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-12-2023, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,371
Posted By dadej
Call lift supportdepot.com. I am pretty sure it...

Call lift supportdepot.com. I am pretty sure it is 60lb to 90lb rating I think going from 60 to 90 might be hard on the hinges.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-06-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,607
Posted By dadej
No one has talked about buying a MH with a lein....

No one has talked about buying a MH with a lein. No one has talked about selling a MH to someone who is taking out a loan. Both ways can get tricky as loans need released titles need signed. Banks...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-26-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 431
Posted By dadej
It is probably the basement heater. On my Beaver...

It is probably the basement heater. On my Beaver there was a button non adjustable thermostat down in the basement. You may have an adjustable thermostat. Could be a relay so you might need to get...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 01-25-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,474
Posted By dadej
alc59 Log in and check your PM

alc59
Log in and check your PM
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-24-2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 918
Posted By dadej
I was in the water treatment business for 30...

I was in the water treatment business for 30 years so I have heard every theory and and scare tactic out there. You have the right message on where you get your minerals.
If you think about the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-17-2023, 06:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 918
Posted By dadej
The advantage is you get real purified water with...

The advantage is you get real purified water with total dissolved solid less than about 40 PPM. Now you are softening water then running through a pre filter then a carbon filter. With a RO system...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-13-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,987
Posted By dadej
I have owned two class A gassers, Two two axle DP...

I have owned two class A gassers, Two two axle DP and two three axle DP. The air ride is the smoothest. Three axle is smoother by a small amount over the two axle. The heavier and longer the more...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-07-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,965
Posted By dadej
This is why long term stay campers have to pay...

This is why long term stay campers have to pay electric. I see people pull into state parks, turn on both AC then leave for a day. We wonder why rv parks are so expensive. I have three electric...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-07-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By dadej
Look at Esco LPT50BRD. The contacts are normally...

Look at Esco LPT50BRD. The contacts are normally closed on shore power. The buzzing relays are only energized when on generator power. Your rv will never have the buzzing when on shore power.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-29-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By dadej
Do you have a inverter charger or converter? Get...

Do you have a inverter charger or converter? Get a good volt-amp meter like Fluke 325 and learn how to use it. I have a xantrex inverter charge with a digital echo charger that keep the chassis...
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