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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-11-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,363
Posted By LDMcL
I know that I should be in my garage making space...

I know that I should be in my garage making space to keep my car out of the snow; but I came across this thread about driver licenses in Tennessee. As with most threads about licenses from a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-16-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,016
Posted By LDMcL
Similar FCO in a previous post, my wife and I...

Similar FCO in a previous post, my wife and I travel with a Mini Green Egg and a propane Weber Q 100. While the Mini-Max was not available when we purchased our mini, I still think I would purchase a...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-03-2019, 10:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,236
Posted By LDMcL
The Active Drive II 4X4 transmission is the only...

The Active Drive II 4X4 transmission is the only one that has a neutral mode and is approved for towing behind a motor home. It is not available on models.


Also according to the 2019 Cherokee...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-03-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 16,985
Posted By LDMcL
I fully agree with TVP's comments. Particularly...

I fully agree with TVP's comments. Particularly the last sentence about about passing the test without the classes and driving instruction.


As an experienced MH driver perhaps your wheel time...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-30-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 789
Posted By LDMcL
Handicap Permit Reciprocity

I am a Canadian who has recently had to acquire a Provincial Handicap Parking Permit.


Will this permit be honoured when using it in a handicap parking space in the US?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-15-2019, 06:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,063
Posted By LDMcL
In addition to this, the thimbles (inner cap nut...

In addition to this, the thimbles (inner cap nut in Alcoa speak) are different for aluminum and steel inner rims.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-26-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,545
Posted By LDMcL
Gary: A little bit of trivia for your...

Gary:

A little bit of trivia for your information.

Back in the day, Blue Bird had an option to install an electric driveline retarder on its front engine Wanderlodges.

It was built by...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-05-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1,182
Views: 243,004
Posted By LDMcL
turbopilot: Now you have put some travel...

turbopilot:

Now you have put some travel time in your New Aire, how many miles are you traveling before you decide to fill your fuel tank?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-19-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 16,840
Posted By LDMcL
From the web page: The following vehicles...

From the web page:

The following vehicles may use HOV Lanes:


Vehicles with two or more (living and not pre-infant) persons.

Just asking for a friend: What is the legal definition of a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-16-2017, 09:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,499
Posted By LDMcL
Philswrench: I have also seen people driving...

Philswrench:

I have also seen people driving at night with just the DRL's operating. In my opinion this is a fault of the driver, seeing a slight glow from the DRL's reflecting from the car ahead...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-22-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
Posted By LDMcL
ph3024: Is your water heater too hot from...

ph3024:

Is your water heater too hot from the propane and/or electric system? Or, is the motor aid heat exchanger overheating your hot water tank?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-17-2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,230
Posted By LDMcL
Tom: Excellent post. I have a followup...

Tom:

Excellent post.

I have a followup question for you.

Did the American Coach design for the wall connections to the roof and to the floor have any impact on your decision process?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-03-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 41,471
Posted By LDMcL
After several purchases of tire inflating chucks...

After several purchases of tire inflating chucks for my motor home, I purchased a Milton S-516 chuck, which I am well pleased with it.

I also use it as a tire pressure gauge after installing a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-25-2016, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,433
Posted By LDMcL
Dan: My service manual described what was to...

Dan:

My service manual described what was to be done, but was woefully inadequate on saying how it was to be done.:):):)

I went out and bought a 3' piece of 1/2" all-thread and used it along...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-24-2016, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,433
Posted By LDMcL
Jelag: Here are photos of my old (top) and...

Jelag:

Here are photos of my old (top) and new (bottom) brushes, old (black) and new (white) brush holders and the slip ring. If you look closely at the black brush holder, you may see the highly...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-24-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,433
Posted By LDMcL
Good Afternoon Dan I am just going through...

Good Afternoon Dan

I am just going through the same process on my 12.5 kw Kohler/Perkins.

I was not so lucky with the price of my parts in Canada - Approx CAN $250 including taxes. At least...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-16-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,956
Posted By LDMcL
Cruzer: Take a look at page 4 of this...

Cruzer:

Take a look at page 4 of this Cummins brochure.

https://cumminsengines.com/x15-performance?#brochures
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-07-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,946
Posted By LDMcL
If I were purchasing a 2017 Dutch Star, I would...

If I were purchasing a 2017 Dutch Star, I would opt for the Spartan Chassis for its front and rear disc brakes vs the Freightliner's front disc and rear S-cam brakes.

While a class 8 truck is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-13-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,112
Posted By LDMcL
If you go to purchase a replacement valve from a...

If you go to purchase a replacement valve from a big box store, confirm the thread size on your water heater before you leave. Some are 1/2" NPT and others are 3/4" NPT. It may save you a second...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-08-2016, 11:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,507
Posted By LDMcL
I guess others will have to decide their own...

I guess others will have to decide their own comfort level when staying overnight at Walmart's, etc.

My comfort level is to be in a position to be mobile in the shortest possible time. This means...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-07-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,267
Posted By LDMcL
az99: Here is how I do a relatively quick...

az99:

Here is how I do a relatively quick evaluation of the slide-in situation.

When looking at a PDF of the sales brochure, I take a 'photo' of the floor plan, paste it into Windows Paint....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-05-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,795
Posted By LDMcL
cwsqbm: I too had wondered about the axle...

cwsqbm:

I too had wondered about the axle ratios shown on the Dutch Star brochures. (Non tag axle 4:78:1---Tag Axle 4.63:1)

I took a few moments to look at the Freightliner Custom Chassis...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-04-2016, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,630
Posted By LDMcL
A year after installing a new set of Michelin 12R...

A year after installing a new set of Michelin 12R 22.5 tires on my coach, I was driving on the interstate in relatively heavy traffic. While slowing for traffic ahead, a car darted into my lane in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-20-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,130
Posted By LDMcL
There have been several previous comments...

There have been several previous comments relating to 100% nitrogen being able control air pressures in tires better than compressed air.

Although its been nearly half a century since I opened a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-17-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,631
Posted By LDMcL
Kgirl: I do not know if there is something...

Kgirl:

I do not know if there is something available in your price range, but have you thought of a toyhauler configuration? You could arrange the toy storage area to accommodate your work space...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 05-15-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1,496
Views: 465,856
Posted By LDMcL
Tom: I have an Allison MTB654CR with about...

Tom:

I have an Allison MTB654CR with about 140,000 miles on it. I have changed the fluid to Transynd in 2014 along with both the internal and external filters (2 times). I am currently putting on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-11-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,290
Posted By LDMcL
Loadchris83: In addition to the previous...

Loadchris83:

In addition to the previous recommendation of camping one or two nights in your driveway to ensure everything works and you have not forgotten anything, I would suggest that you...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-10-2016, 08:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,454
Posted By LDMcL
Like this one?

Like this one?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-16-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 14,563
Posted By LDMcL
I see that no one has mentioned the wonderful...

I see that no one has mentioned the wonderful innovation of having a strip of carpet in front of the kitchen sink.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-03-2016, 01:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,076
Posted By LDMcL
Rkh: If you think you may have frozen lines,...

Rkh:

If you think you may have frozen lines, pressurize your water system with compressed air and then check for leaks. Its a lot easier to hear escaping air than cleaning up from water flowing...
Forum: Canada Region 03-25-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,143
Posted By LDMcL
Like many others here, I have the Bank of...

Like many others here, I have the Bank of Montreal US$ account with its associated US$ credit card. This has work well for me with a minor exception.

Last fall, the US started to use the CHIP...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-29-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,575
Posted By LDMcL
Jmon: I took a look at the 2016 CS specs on...

Jmon:

I took a look at the 2016 CS specs on the Entegra website and the Spartan Chassis site and both reference the Ridewell Tag axle. I could not see any reference to a steerable tag. As I may...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,847
Posted By LDMcL
Wild Bill: Allison 3000/4000 transmissions...

Wild Bill:

Allison 3000/4000 transmissions are 6-speed with 4th gear direct drive and the 5th and 6th speeds as overdrive. The 5th and 6th ratios are .75 and .65 for the 3000 series with .74 and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-02-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,041
Posted By LDMcL
JACK.370ISL...

JACK.370ISL (https://www.irv2.com/forums/members/jack.370isl-176915.html)

Sometimes bad things happen when driving on and off car ferries. Depending on the wheelbase, break over angle and ride...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-13-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,742
Posted By LDMcL
Hookum: Would you please provide the source...

Hookum:

Would you please provide the source for the 20K comment.

Thanks.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-21-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,053
Posted By LDMcL
I think the Detroit Diesel 6V92 and 8V92 series...

I think the Detroit Diesel 6V92 and 8V92 series make the best music, or were you asking about other criteria?:D:D:D
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-16-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,152
Posted By LDMcL
jharrell: I am not familiar with the Ford...

jharrell:

I am not familiar with the Ford chassis. Did they keep the same differential ratio with the six speed?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-22-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,384
Posted By LDMcL
PushedAround: Sorry: Induction heating uses...

PushedAround:

Sorry: Induction heating uses the magnetic properties of the pot to create heat which transfers to the pot's contents, cooking the food. Otherwise your hand will heat up if you...
Forum: Just Conversation 06-17-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,638
Posted By LDMcL
wa8yxm: Sadly, the OFF THE GRID NEWS did not...

wa8yxm:

Sadly, the OFF THE GRID NEWS did not report that any of the adults or children were equipped with arctic sleeping bags.

My original query was not about the effectiveness of the heating...
Forum: Just Conversation 06-17-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,638
Posted By LDMcL
Interesting article. But too bad there was...

Interesting article.

But too bad there was not enough room in it to discuss the following:

What was the temperature in Otsego County during the period of May 10 to May 19 when they were...
Forum: Canada Region 06-07-2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,959
Posted By LDMcL
Perhaps this example of what can happen might be...

Perhaps this example of what can happen might be of interest.

Enfield man takes financial hit for not declaring car repairs at border | The Chronicle Herald...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-01-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,971
Posted By LDMcL
I am not an expert by any means but, with your...

I am not an expert by any means but, with your rapid decrease and increase in air pressure, it sounds like you have no air capacity in your tanks. Have you recently checked for water in your tanks?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-01-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,260
Posted By LDMcL
Skip426 When you have a moment would you...

Skip426

When you have a moment would you please expand on your above quote.

I have been thinking about a LLC and reading the Ontario Highway Traffic Act about what triggers obtaining an...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-28-2015, 06:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,265
Posted By LDMcL
Boostable: Since 2011, my wife an I have...

Boostable:

Since 2011, my wife an I have traveled with a Mini Green Egg. Its relatively light weight, in comparison to other eggs, means I am less likely to damage it, and/or me, while removing...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-25-2015, 03:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,156
Posted By LDMcL
SAWTELLE: Is there any chance you can update...

SAWTELLE:

Is there any chance you can update us on your initial impressions of the coach, dealer experience, or any thing else that comes to mind now you have had it for six weeks or so (I hope).
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-27-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,030
Posted By LDMcL
PorscheVille: I am the guy that asked an...

PorscheVille:

I am the guy that asked an opinion of transmission retarder vs. engine retarder and we enjoyed several pages of its discussion, but did not really comment on the best coach to meet...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-10-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,030
Posted By LDMcL
ecurb74: I concur with most of your post....

ecurb74:

I concur with most of your post. However, would you please expand your reasoning in item 2 why a transmission retarder is better than an engine brake (aka Jake brake)?

Thanks.
Forum: Canada Region 03-01-2015, 06:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,286
Posted By LDMcL
Moisheh: Don't forget the following from...

Moisheh:

Don't forget the following from RIV:

'RIV exemptions

Vehicles are exempt from the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) registration if they are imported under one of the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-18-2015, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,725
Posted By LDMcL
Thanks everybody for your advise that Aspire...

Thanks everybody for your advise that Aspire owners are experiencing approximately 500-600 miles range before topping up the fuel tank.

TerryO:

Now that you mention it, I do recall reading that...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-18-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,725
Posted By LDMcL
Question - Aspire Fuel Tank Capacity

I have recently started to look at the Entegra Aspire specifications and noticed that they have a 100 gal fuel tank.

On the average how many miles do you travel before risking uncovering the...
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