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01-29-2012, 08:36 PM

Replies: 20

Got my 1st motorhome!

Views: 2,562

Posted By Sidewinder

YAY Mover, Looks like one HAPPY CAMPER to me....

YAY Mover, Looks like one HAPPY CAMPER to me. Can’t tell what model you got but don’t matter if you are happy with it. Hope that exhaust leak is minor and on the flooring just though I would mention...

01-25-2012, 08:56 AM

Replies: 37

Driving with the Generator On?

Views: 4,316

Posted By Sidewinder

I had my engine generator go bad just as I left...

I had my engine generator go bad just as I left Texas for a 20 day run back to Ontario a few years back. The light blub in my head went on and so I ran the Onan all the way back. It kept the engine...

Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum

01-22-2012, 08:22 AM

Replies: 13

Cleaning faded exterior

Views: 1,489

Posted By Sidewinder

Booyah, If you really want a great job that will...

Booyah, If you really want a great job that will last for years without doing over and over you need to look at Poliglo. https://www.myboatstore.com/proddetail.asp?prod=10%2DPGK...

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

01-20-2012, 06:37 AM

Replies: 18

looking for Great Lakes suggestions

Views: 2,069

Posted By Sidewinder

If you have an interest in seeing the world’s...

If you have an interest in seeing the world’s largest “Nickel”, stop in Sudbury it was a major nickel mining town for years. A lot of beautiful scenery getting there. You will be in part of the...

RVers gone Missing Please Help (Couple Have Been Found)

01-19-2012, 09:30 AM

Replies: 28

Views: 4,792

Posted By Sidewinder

Yes all Canadians do look alike but these two are...

Yes all Canadians do look alike but these two are somewhat diferent. You can get more info here.

https://www.themonitor.com/news/weslaco-58081-searching-texan.html

Thanks for responding
Ron

RVers gone Missing Please Help (Couple Have Been Found)

01-19-2012, 08:17 AM

Replies: 28

Views: 4,792

Posted By Sidewinder

RVers gone Missing Please Help (Couple Have Been Found)

Linda and Bruce Stewart have gone missing from the Rio
Grande Valley and their family is concerned. If you can
HELP please read this.

Son Worried About Missing Winter Texans | KRGV.com |...

Forum: Just Conversation

01-16-2012, 07:12 AM

Replies: 31

Where are they now?

Views: 2,538

Posted By Sidewinder

Agreed Grey Wolf but isn’t it Humorous that in...

Agreed Grey Wolf but isn’t it Humorous that in reflection we can understand this but now that it is happening to us with the Mexicans, the East Indians and the Orientals we get a big memory loss and...

Forum: Just Conversation

01-15-2012, 06:16 PM

Replies: 31

Where are they now?

Views: 2,538

Posted By Sidewinder

One of the GREATEST tragedies in American history...

One of the GREATEST tragedies in American history that has all but been buried by all those too embarrassed to acknowledge the wrong that was done.
Ron

01-15-2012, 05:12 PM

Replies: 49

Tire Age

Views: 5,284

Posted By Sidewinder

I guess the thing about this thread that does...

I guess the thing about this thread that does bother me is knowing, and it serves as a reminder that that Cheapskate, Knothead that wouldn’t listen is the same one that just blew that old tire and is...

01-15-2012, 02:21 PM

Replies: 49

Tire Age

Views: 5,284

Posted By Sidewinder

Both of the tires that blew where Michelin. I am...

Both of the tires that blew where Michelin. I am a fulltime Rver but I am North in the Summer and South in the Winter. No snow for me. I do sit form 3 to 4 months sometimes. The tires are covered...

01-15-2012, 01:52 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,702

Posted By Sidewinder

Come on down. The Water is fine. So Glad you got...

Come on down. The Water is fine. So Glad you got her to go. Just don't forget to unplug your block heater when you get her running for the trip down.
Ron

01-15-2012, 10:21 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,702

Posted By Sidewinder

Yes I plug into the house at 15 amp. Otherwise...

Yes I plug into the house at 15 amp. Otherwise you are draining your batteries through the inverter.
Helps to get those batteries warmed up and charged to full as well.
Luck To Ya
Ron

01-15-2012, 10:17 AM

Replies: 49

Tire Age

Views: 5,284

Posted By Sidewinder

Tyler, has hit it straight on. If you run your RV...

Tyler, has hit it straight on. If you run your RV 100,000 miles a years it is not an issue. Most RV’s never see 100,000 miles in their life, they sit and sit. On my Bus conversion I replaced the 8...

Forum: Just Conversation

01-15-2012, 09:59 AM

Replies: 31

Where are they now?

Views: 2,538

Posted By Sidewinder

If you don’t think “Immigration” is a problem, ...

If you don’t think “Immigration” is a problem,
Ask any Indian.

01-15-2012, 09:49 AM

Replies: 28

Privilege not a right

Views: 3,429

Posted By Sidewinder

I am of an age now that some of the lessons I...

I am of an age now that some of the lessons I have lived by have kept me sane for years;
Life is hard, but it’s harder when you’re stupid.
Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the...

01-15-2012, 09:34 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,702

Posted By Sidewinder

This web link may help you RV Tech Library -...

This web link may help you
RV Tech Library - Preheating Diesel Engines (https://www.rvtechlibrary.com/engine/preheat.htm)

01-15-2012, 09:33 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,702

Posted By Sidewinder

I have an 03 Phaeton and my block heater plugin...

I have an 03 Phaeton and my block heater plugin is under the bed. I don't know about you model but have a look
Ron

01-03-2012, 09:01 AM

Replies: 14

Tire Tools

Views: 1,650

Posted By Sidewinder

We had a 1996 Bounder with a spare I had to use...

We had a 1996 Bounder with a spare I had to use twice in 6 years. I carried a ½” breaker bar with a pipe extension along with a socket. The motorhome had jacks and with a 4” block of wood under the...

Forum: Just Conversation

01-03-2012, 08:42 AM

Replies: 12

Lighthouses in the storms

Views: 992

Posted By Sidewinder

I haven’t seen anything this horrifying since I...

I haven’t seen anything this horrifying since I had a connection on my sewer hose unhook just as I pulled the valve lever. There weren’t any lighthouses nearby but if there had been one it would have...

01-01-2012, 05:49 PM

Replies: 23

Share your experience...please.

Views: 2,566

Posted By Sidewinder

Welcome to the forums. As mentioned you will get...

Welcome to the forums. As mentioned you will get a lot of advice as we are all different and have different wants and needs. A few facts that I have learned in the 7 years we have been fulltimers. We...

Forum: Full-Timers

12-31-2011, 09:49 AM

Replies: 15

Any FT RVers Out There?

Views: 2,055

Posted By Sidewinder

Hi Nick and glad you found us. As a newbe that is...

Hi Nick and glad you found us. As a newbe that is thinking about “Fulltiming” The largest piece of advice I could share with you is try your hardest to hit the road DEBT free. Payments on the road...

Forum: New Member Check-In

12-30-2011, 08:01 AM

Replies: 18

Newbie from Hockley TX

Views: 1,255

Posted By Sidewinder

And a HI HO to you and Onyx. We started out...

And a HI HO to you and Onyx. We started out fulltime 7 years ago in a 1996 Bounder 38J. Great machine and took us many places. Welcome to the forum.
Ron and Sharon

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

12-29-2011, 02:13 PM

Replies: 27

Bounder: 1994 50 amp Conversion

Views: 5,087

Posted By Sidewinder

Your startin to fire on all cylinders now. ...

Your startin to fire on all cylinders now. :dance: Mention to your electrician about the electromagnetic relay, this will prevent current from injuring your generator when plugged in. It can be...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

12-29-2011, 07:44 AM

Replies: 27

Bounder: 1994 50 amp Conversion

Views: 5,087

Posted By Sidewinder

Not sure I can convey this correctly to you but...

Not sure I can convey this correctly to you but here goes. The distribution panel and ATS are already is the coach. Right? Think of your Rv as having Two totally different electrical supply systems....

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

12-28-2011, 10:33 PM

Replies: 27

Bounder: 1994 50 amp Conversion

Views: 5,087

Posted By Sidewinder

Would really like to assist on this project but...

Would really like to assist on this project but it is tough over the net.
It seems to me that your generator is supplying 7000 watts/58 amps to the sub panels and equipment in your coach so it is...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

12-28-2011, 10:04 PM

Replies: 27

Bounder: 1994 50 amp Conversion

Views: 5,087

Posted By Sidewinder

I welcome you to this board. I hope your...

I welcome you to this board. I hope your electrician has a real good handle on what you want. None of the primary wiring from your current 30 amp hook-up to your distribution panel will be large...

12-26-2011, 10:06 PM

Replies: 7

New Member in Afghanistan

Views: 1,019

Posted By Sidewinder

Welcome aboard Amprecon. I hear you when you say...

Welcome aboard Amprecon. I hear you when you say it is time to prepare. The wife and I have been “Fultimers” for 7 years now and love every minute of it. We wouldn’t move back into a house if you...

12-26-2011, 01:29 PM

Replies: 26

What fire protection do you have?

Views: 2,586

Posted By Sidewinder

One of the things that MAC points out is when you...

One of the things that MAC points out is when you are setting up at your site one of the first things you should be doing is hooking up your washwater hose to your tee. putting your spray nozzle on...

12-25-2011, 05:28 PM

Replies: 26

What fire protection do you have?

Views: 2,586

Posted By Sidewinder

One of the VERY BEST things you can ever do for...

One of the VERY BEST things you can ever do for yourself and your loved ones is to get to a “Mac-the-Fire-guy” seminars. This guy is a pro and he will open your eyes. You will throw out all the fire...

12-25-2011, 05:17 PM

Replies: 20

Airing The Tires

Views: 3,529

Posted By Sidewinder

Thats really all there is to it but 125 lbs is...

Thats really all there is to it but 125 lbs is probably the top of your compressors capacity so it will be slow. But why would you run 125 psi?

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

12-24-2011, 02:21 PM

Replies: 48

Do you disconnect shore power during a thunder storm?

Views: 10,880

Posted By Sidewinder

Yup Don, I think you have the very best idea....

Yup Don, I think you have the very best idea. Look around at your neighbors and pick the tallest one then go park beside him. Do your best to not grin at him as you slide in alongside his nice TALL...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

12-23-2011, 10:24 PM

Replies: 48

Do you disconnect shore power during a thunder storm?

Views: 10,880

Posted By Sidewinder

Lightning strike voltage has been measured to be...

Lightning strike voltage has been measured to be in the neighborhood of 100,000,000 volts. Electricity has the ability to pass through air at a rate of 15 centimeters per 450,000 volts. This would...

Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum

12-23-2011, 09:13 PM

Replies: 8

Propane Compartment Door Struts-2 Stage

Views: 2,556

Posted By Sidewinder

I am not sure they make such an animal and I...

I am not sure they make such an animal and I don’t think it would be in your best interests even if you found them. Just once if that door happened to be open when you pull the slide in and you are...

Forum: Boondocking

12-20-2011, 08:23 AM

Replies: 38

Not enough battery capacity with 4 6V batteries

Views: 10,221

Posted By Sidewinder

Mtnbiker; have you lost your mind???:facepalm:...

Mtnbiker; have you lost your mind???:facepalm: Some people have no idea what you just said.:confused: Conservation-----That is an area that you go camping in isn’t it?? That’s the officers that take...

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

12-19-2011, 09:34 PM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,359

Posted By Sidewinder

GREAT News Denny.:clap::clap::clap: Glad it is OK...

GREAT News Denny.:clap::clap::clap: Glad it is OK now.
See you down the road.:wavey:
Ron

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

12-19-2011, 09:32 AM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,359

Posted By Sidewinder

The load of your house is from the converter...

The load of your house is from the converter through the batteries and too the house. That is why if you get a converter go bad you don’t notice it right away. You won’t notice until the batteries go...

Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions

12-19-2011, 09:02 AM

Replies: 5

Can I recover my propane

Views: 2,158

Posted By Sidewinder

Liquid propane will run downhill the same as any...

Liquid propane will run downhill the same as any liquid. If you could get the motorhome up high enough and had a hose connected to it and to some empty 20lbs tank it would normalize into the...

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

12-19-2011, 07:52 AM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,359

Posted By Sidewinder

Ron

Ron

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

12-18-2011, 07:20 PM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,359

Posted By Sidewinder

We are really not all that great. WE JUST BIN...

We are really not all that great. WE JUST BIN THERE and know what it is like. That $ 120.00 unit should be fine. Just be careful when you hook it up. Those 12 volt leads will have power to them when...

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

12-18-2011, 07:03 PM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,359

Posted By Sidewinder

From your pictures, see the 2 plugs on the left....

From your pictures, see the 2 plugs on the left. One of those 2 will be to power the converter. If you run an extension cord from your house and plug into a power source that you know is working the...

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

12-18-2011, 06:38 PM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,359

Posted By Sidewinder

In your photo the converter fan is not running. I...

In your photo the converter fan is not running. I hope this picture was taken before you started the genny. If the genny is running and the fan is not on you have another problem.

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

12-18-2011, 06:27 PM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,359

Posted By Sidewinder

No picture showed up but Yes you should get a...

No picture showed up but Yes you should get a 13.5 +++ out of the converter. Can't help with drawings
Opps just got the picture and yes

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

12-18-2011, 06:16 PM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,359

Posted By Sidewinder

Yes or just plug your coach into a 15 receptical...

Yes or just plug your coach into a 15 receptical from your house. You will need an adapter but you should have them anyway

Forum: National RV Owner's Forum

12-18-2011, 04:23 PM

Replies: 38