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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-20-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,690
Posted By maddogrdhg
Fuel issues on non interstates

We like the US and State highways but fuel has been an occasional issue. Depending on the size of the rig , finding accessible fuel WHEN you need it might be an issue sometimes.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-01-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,977
Posted By maddogrdhg
I was of the impression the chassis batts charged...

I was of the impression the chassis batts charged via the generator also. Is that incorrect?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-01-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,670
Posted By maddogrdhg
Allison

Is the transmission shifting properly but just has codes? Friend has a 06 CC and the “communication bus wires” from trans got too hot and melted. But his would not shift.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-18-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,773
Posted By maddogrdhg
Understand your points but

All, I pull a toad most trips and use an M&G air system. That works great but I’m referring to pulling a flatbed. I get your points about telling the drivers you are stopping/slowing but I have been...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-17-2021, 07:03 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,773
Posted By maddogrdhg
Brake lights with exh brake

One point I want to make is about when trailer towing. Many times the exhaust brake maintains speed without applying the brakes. On a long downhill run the exhaust brake triggering the brake lights I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-08-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,438
Posted By maddogrdhg
Another consideration

Besides the ability to tow/drive up steep mountains in diesel over gas is the ability to slow/stop that load on the way down. Exhaust and engine brakes produce a safe and predictable method to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-03-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 741
Posted By maddogrdhg
Thanks all.

Thank you for the advice. Load wise I knew it shouldn’t be like that but wondered if there was a particular reason they did it that way.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-03-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 741
Posted By maddogrdhg
Both Roof A/C units on same leg (Raptor)

Have a Keystone Raptor bought new. While using it boon docking last trip and running on the generator for 3 days one side breaker on the generator tripped. First time I had that happen. I realized...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-21-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 26,056
Posted By maddogrdhg
Air bags

Ours are 14 yrs old and son suggested due to cracks it might be good to replace. Ordered new ones and right before a trip heard it leaking real slow. Think the compressor could keep it up but timing...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-27-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,888
Posted By maddogrdhg
Filter

Changed ours twice in 40k miles ….. about every 2 years.
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 04-05-2021, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 541
Posted By maddogrdhg
2010 Raptor 300MP (locate dump valves)

Cables are getting stiff an I need to locate the black and gray tank valves. Could be the cables or the slide valves. Obviously underbelly is covered and my handles are in a small door on outside. I...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2021, 07:11 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 59,027
Posted By maddogrdhg
Failure

Doesn’t the AF1 have an air storage tank to apply brakes in the event of separation?
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-18-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,767
Posted By maddogrdhg
Death wobble- common on Ram?

I was unaware there were still issues. Does it have anything to do with non-stock aftermarket parts? Lifts, tires?
Anyone aware if this is still an issue on Ram?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-24-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,191
Posted By maddogrdhg
Mountain grades

They have given you great advice. I let the trans do its thing by pegging the throttle on uphill but occasionally the trans won’t find the right gear and then I shift till I hit about 2000 rpm and...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-05-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By maddogrdhg
2007 Revolution trailer plug

I chk my tow vehicle lights most every time I start next leg of trip. Last stop toad lights worked except right turn signal. At next stop troubleshooting now no lights work when hooked to bus. Auto...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-17-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,110
Posted By maddogrdhg
What brand and supply source are the quick...

What brand and supply source are the quick connects? The cheap ones I have now leak some.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-17-2020, 11:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,777
Posted By maddogrdhg
Question on radiant heat

So will the radiant heat harm the new wood laminate? I assume it is a tape/glue down type? Is it 110v or 12v DC?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-05-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,225
Posted By maddogrdhg
Comfort Drive

I can't speak to Tiffin vs Newmar but I have driven my neighbors Newmar Kingaire. The comfort drive in the Newmar really makes it like you are driving a much smaller vehicle. Driving his 6-8 hrs a...
Forum: Texas Boomers 11-22-2019, 07:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,729
Posted By maddogrdhg
Thanks for the invite

Thanks for the invite to meet the group. I look forward to it. I had heard of some clubs but wasn't sure how to check into it nor what it's all about.
Forum: Texas Boomers 11-21-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,729
Posted By maddogrdhg
Rally - not members

We are not members but would like to see if we would fit in to your group. We live 2 miles from the KOA. Whom should we contact?
Mike
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-26-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By maddogrdhg
Windshield in 2007 Revolution

A glass installer contracted thru Safelite RV is coming Saturday to remove/replace my windshield. He said on the first trip here that we would need to run down the jacks and level the RV prior to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-21-2019, 05:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By maddogrdhg
Update - Thanks

Thanks all for your solutions. I ordered another switch and should arrive tomorrow. $9.00 for that switch was ridiculous but assures perfect fit back in the rectangle opening.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-19-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By maddogrdhg
Suburban water heater switch

My Raptor "Suburban water heater" switch evidently overheated slightly. The switch won't turn to the off position. Assume an internal failure.

Question would be do these fail often? It is 10...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-12-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 22,062
Posted By maddogrdhg
Copilot RV

Victory Blue. I was wanting to know if this program requires active cell/data service to know your location and make any necessary changes? I have a MIFI ATT router running my devices all the time...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 02-26-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By maddogrdhg
Update - thanks

All,
Appreciate the feedback and insight from this group. I have run it numerous times now since I posted and hasn't smoked since. I am not sure why it did but am sticking with the full synthetic...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 02-22-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,790
Posted By maddogrdhg
That link worked.

That link worked.
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 02-20-2019, 05:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By maddogrdhg
Thanks for feedback - update

Thanks all for feedback. I have run the generator about 3 times for about an hour total. Haven't observed any smoking since. I need to check about not running synthetic in here as the reason I...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 02-18-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By maddogrdhg
Best Onan Oil

Have 5500 gas onan. Has about 200 hrs. Been running Dino oil and decided due to how hot these get to switch to Full Synthetic Amsoil 15-30 motorcycle oil. It now smokes on startup. Lasts about 2-3...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-30-2018, 08:16 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,780
Posted By maddogrdhg
Legal towing.

Length will be the most common issue in most all the states. 70' I think is about the max. 65 in many.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-23-2018, 09:55 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 26,479
Posted By maddogrdhg
Mobile oil change guy is $200. Chassis lube and...

Mobile oil change guy is $200. Chassis lube and oil change filters etc. $400.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-23-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 23,359
Posted By maddogrdhg
Pumps

I did not use any but thought I saw some propane pumps at gas stations . I thought I saw RVs pull up and fill it themselves?
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-14-2018, 07:06 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,508
Posted By maddogrdhg
Our Cat 400 C9 did similar on trip to AK this...

Our Cat 400 C9 did similar on trip to AK this year. I added fuel conditioners, cleaners. Replaced both fuel filters. It seemed to get a bit better then south again. It had climbed mountains like a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-14-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 18,637
Posted By maddogrdhg
The unit seems most comfortable 68-70 but the...

The unit seems most comfortable 68-70 but the mileage seems to lose about .5 above 64-65.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-01-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By maddogrdhg
Resolved- update

Thanks for reply. I resolved issue. I found a 100amp circuit breaker tripped in the start battery area. That has tripped before and not sure why it happens. They used it today and drove a few hours...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-29-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By maddogrdhg
Thor Tuscany Step Cover Trouble

Neighbor has a 2016 Thor Tuscany with a problem with step cover and the exterior steps. Appears to be a power issue. There is a circuit breaker near the start batteries that was tripped before but it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-17-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,507
Posted By maddogrdhg
Agree on windshield

Agree on windshield
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 07-10-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,985
Posted By maddogrdhg
Thanks all. Have put about 1000 miles on since...

Thanks all. Have put about 1000 miles on since repair. Getting about 1.2 MPG more and power restored on hill climbs. I am shocked I couldn’t tell it was missing. I am also convinced the injector was...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 07-03-2018, 08:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,985
Posted By maddogrdhg
C9 chugging UPDATE

Broke down and took into CAT shop. Initial discussion with tech he indicated my symptoms sounded like low fuel flow or pressure. I told him on cold start up it has a clacking noise for 5-10 seconds...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 06-30-2018, 01:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,985
Posted By maddogrdhg
Thanks, been remote area no net. Will check...

Thanks, been remote area no net. Will check tomorrow.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 06-30-2018, 01:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,985
Posted By maddogrdhg
Thank you. I will check into this.

Thank you. I will check into this.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 06-28-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,985
Posted By maddogrdhg
Pulled air filter and appears clean. Only about...

Pulled air filter and appears clean. Only about 7000 miles on it.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 06-28-2018, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,985
Posted By maddogrdhg
5500 miles on oil. Boost at 26. Seems like...

5500 miles on oil. Boost at 26. Seems like starving for fuel. Bought fuel again today at newer high traffic location. Added Howes and bit of diesel kleen. Running worse immediately after fuel fill.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 06-27-2018, 11:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,985
Posted By maddogrdhg
C9 low power/chugging-bucking

On a long trip and suspect I may have gotten bad fuel. It began to lose power on long/steep hills. Bucks and chugs under heavy incline loads. No check engine or fault codes I can find. Put fuel...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-22-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,183
Posted By maddogrdhg
2000W Magnum 2012 died - Options/recommendations

Looks like our Magnum 2012 is giving up. It has an INTERNAL Fault and will come back on after reset but is happening more frequently. I am looking at the PSW 2800 (2812) model. Feedback or...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-16-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 999
Posted By maddogrdhg
2-3K watt PSW Inverter/charger

Have a 2012 Magnum MSW. It is acting up and I also recently installed a res fridge which seems to be running fine. A control board is about $270 plus testing etc. (total repair may be about $450-500....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-28-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 417
Posted By maddogrdhg
Parting out Norcold 1210

Pulled a working Norcold 1210 from MH. Performance was lacking during summer months. Ice maker works. Doors and shelves almost like new. Local pickup only and parts for few dollars each. Email if...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-12-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By maddogrdhg
Any value to used Norcold 1210 w/ice?

Removing a poor performing Norcold 1210 w/ice maker. Question about Norcold 1210 with ice maker. Not working properly and replacing with a residential unit. Is there a market for used ones? Perfect...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-27-2017, 08:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,656
Posted By maddogrdhg
Inverter gatorcq

Gatorcq,
Yes sir I have studied the 4 modes/sequences the inverter charger goes thru and mine does that and gets to the float mode. My son has the same inverter and setup and his never does this...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-26-2017, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,656
Posted By maddogrdhg
Thanks. I have a question about the 2012 Magnum....

Thanks. I have a question about the 2012 Magnum. When returning from a trip and plug into my shop the display of Amps runs all over high and low (changing rapidly). It settles down after a day and...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-26-2017, 07:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,656
Posted By maddogrdhg
Billj214

Thanks for your reply but link did not work.
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