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Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-26-2018, 12:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,616
Posted By gabirdsall
Ya, but your retirement trumps my still working...

Ya, but your retirement trumps my still working status!
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-24-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,616
Posted By gabirdsall
Thanks! Nice to know I'm not losing my mind!

Thanks! Nice to know I'm not losing my mind!
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-23-2018, 11:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,616
Posted By gabirdsall
Thanks for the reply. On this engine, unlike...

Thanks for the reply. On this engine, unlike what the parts fiche says for 2012, the PCV valve is most definitely inside the DRIVER'S side valve cover. There is no U-shaped hose. The connection to...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-22-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,616
Posted By gabirdsall
Twinboat- Thanks again for the replies. ...

Twinboat-
Thanks again for the replies.
Here's what I found- In spite of what the ford service manual and parts books say, the PCV valve on my 2012 chassis is in the driver's side valve cover, and...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-22-2018, 12:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,616
Posted By gabirdsall
Thanks for the reply... passenger side is PCV,...

Thanks for the reply... passenger side is PCV, right? That's the side I'm working on. I didn't see a hose going from the other side valve cover to the intake duct...I'll look again in the morning
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-21-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,616
Posted By gabirdsall
PCV Valve Question - 2012 F53 Chassis

Over the last couple of thousand miles, our 2013 Tiffin Allegro Open Road, built on a 2012 F53 22,000 lb chassis, seems to have lost power, and developed a whistling noise at part throttle under...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-01-2018, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By gabirdsall
Thanks, and will do

Thanks, and will do
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-01-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By gabirdsall
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-01-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By gabirdsall
Repair HWH Control Panel?

Does anyone know of a shop that can troubleshoot and repair HWH leveler control panels?
While working under the dash of our 2013 Allegro Open Road, I apparently did something to damage the control...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-22-2018, 01:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,835
Posted By gabirdsall
We have a 2013 32CA. Different coach, but the...

We have a 2013 32CA. Different coach, but the cockpit is similar. We pulled up all of the carpet on the cockpit floor and replaced with floor tile. We took the dog house to an upholstery shop and had...
Forum: Boondocking 11-01-2017, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,042
Posted By gabirdsall
KOA at Calico, or the Ghost Town campground as...

KOA at Calico, or the Ghost Town campground as well...both about an hour past Mojave on US 15 before you get to 40.
Forum: Boondocking 05-13-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,608
Posted By gabirdsall
Anza Borrego is a good suggestion...also lots of...

Anza Borrego is a good suggestion...also lots of places around Ocotillo Wells...disbursed camping there, but it is getting kinda toasty for the low deserts. Maybe another month or 2 in the high...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-30-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,061
Posted By gabirdsall
I put Konica EVO shocks on our 32CA, (F53 22,000...

I put Konica EVO shocks on our 32CA, (F53 22,000 lb chassis) and can confirm they make a big improvement over the OEM Bilsteins. It is still not a ride like a Cadillac or Lincoln, but dive and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-17-2016, 10:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,922
Posted By gabirdsall
Exclusively outside. Had a travel trailer for 15...

Exclusively outside. Had a travel trailer for 15 years, never even lit the stove...we've had the class a for 3 years and haven't cooked anything inside. Under the awning or EZ Up depending on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-17-2016, 10:39 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,164
Posted By gabirdsall
Replaced light bulbs with LEDs

Replaced light bulbs with LEDs
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-18-2016, 01:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,389
Posted By gabirdsall
Mine failed too, just out of warranty. Neither...

Mine failed too, just out of warranty. Neither tiffin nor try was interested in helping out. I got a replacement for 135 bux on Amazon. 15 minute job to replace on our 2013 32 CA
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-18-2016, 01:08 AM
Replies: 1,155
Views: 179,125
Posted By gabirdsall
Added 160 watts of solar

Added 160 watts of solar
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-31-2015, 04:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,836
Posted By gabirdsall
CAb Floor

Nadge- Can you post up some pics? I just got the tile to do the same thing to our 2013 32CA, and would love to see a peek at how the finished product will look. Are you doing the engine cover...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-29-2015, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,897
Posted By gabirdsall
Passenger Side Mirror Replacement Problem

Passenger side mirror on our Tiffin Allegro Open Road 32CA got smashed by a hit and run driver a couple of weeks ago. Ordered a replacement mirror from Tiffin. Doing the work myself to try to keep...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-08-2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 825
Posted By gabirdsall
FlexSteel Customer Service - 2 Thumbs Up

We have a 2013 Tiffin Allegro 32CA with a FlexSteel sleeper sofa. The sleeper has an air spring mattress. On our last outing, the cap over the air inlet to the mattress broke. Contacted FlexSteel...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-22-2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,680
Posted By gabirdsall
Thank you, Arizona! On google maps is it called...

Thank you, Arizona! On google maps is it called the "Nellis Bypass"? We DO have toys (dirt bikes), but don't expect we'll have time to tear up the dirt this trip...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-21-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,680
Posted By gabirdsall
Camping near Las Vegas Motor Speedway

We will be attending the Red Bull Air Races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway October 17 and 18th. For NASCAR events, the Speedway allows overnight RV parking and tailgating, but they aren't for the Red...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-11-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By gabirdsall
Yup...brown wire it is! Thanks again, Waiter21

Yup...brown wire it is! Thanks again, Waiter21
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-11-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By gabirdsall
@Waiter21 - Thanks! I'll start probing at that...

@Waiter21 - Thanks! I'll start probing at that one. I'll post up my result.

@DABrooks - No, I don't want to be able to switch off the parking lights/marker lights. I am installing driving...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-11-2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By gabirdsall
Wiring question - 2013 chassis

I want to use the parking light (marker light) circuit as the switchable 12v source to trip the power relay for driving lights. Anyone know what color the parking light wire is coming off the light...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-07-2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,386
Posted By gabirdsall
Yup, love Laguna Seca...if you're lucky, the...

Yup, love Laguna Seca...if you're lucky, the Porsche owners or Bondurant school will be out on the track. Fun to watch.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-15-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,925
Posted By gabirdsall
Thanks! Looks like a weekend project!

Thanks! Looks like a weekend project!
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-15-2014, 01:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,925
Posted By gabirdsall
Can you post a pic or two showing how you altered...

Can you post a pic or two showing how you altered the bedframe of the sofa bed? We have the same issue on our 32CA, and would like to see others solutions.

Thanks,
Greg
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-26-2014, 12:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,181
Posted By gabirdsall
I went with the Henderson unit. Looked like the...

I went with the Henderson unit. Looked like the best quality, best thought out solution. I am very happy with it.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-25-2014, 01:04 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,942,663
Posted By gabirdsall
Rears do need to be an inch or so longer to msint...

Rears do need to be an inch or so longer to msint ain stock geometry if thst is yoyr preference. I moved the stock front links to the rear snd usedthe Helwigs on the front. I used blue loc tite on...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-25-2014, 12:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,181
Posted By gabirdsall
Yes, our coach has the Ford factory OEM bar on...

Yes, our coach has the Ford factory OEM bar on the front. Yes, I noticed a huge improvement in all driving conditions...cross winds, trucks, tunnels, around cuyrves and corners, into and out of...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-23-2014, 03:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,360
Posted By gabirdsall
Our 2013 32CA also came from the f a ctory on a...

Our 2013 32CA also came from the f a ctory on a 24,000 lb chassis.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-23-2014, 03:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,181
Posted By gabirdsall
Henderson rear track bar was the single best mod...

Henderson rear track bar was the single best mod to our 32 ft Allegro. Made a huge difference in just about all situations. Have also done a steer-safe and the CHF. It drives like a different...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-21-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 1,536
Views: 237,100
Posted By gabirdsall
I'm 52 and the spousal unit is 50 (but doesn't...

I'm 52 and the spousal unit is 50 (but doesn't look a day over 29...my story and I'm stickin' to it). We drive a 2013 Allegro Open Road 32 CA. Our first Motorhome after 15 years of a tow behind. We...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-15-2014, 01:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By gabirdsall
If you don't mind driving a bit farther than...

If you don't mind driving a bit farther than Gilroy, there's a KOA at Moss Landing. A couple of great restaurants there as well. I think they will also allow you to overnight in the harbor...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-06-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,647
Posted By gabirdsall
Thanks! I was not aware of that. Hopefully I...

Thanks! I was not aware of that. Hopefully I will never need it, but if I do, it's a life saver.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-21-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 22,567
Posted By gabirdsall
Ours is The Family Truckster after the Road Queen...

Ours is The Family Truckster after the Road Queen Family Truckster in National Lampoon's Vacation. ?. Even has a vanity plate that reads TRKSTR.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-20-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,942,663
Posted By gabirdsall
My front end links (2013 chassis) weer about 3/4...

My front end links (2013 chassis) weer about 3/4 of an inch longer than the rears, but not quite as "stout". I moved them to the rear and have not had a problem. About 4000 miles since I did the chf.
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 09-30-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,276
Posted By gabirdsall
3 pups...2 yr old Boxer, 4 yr old Queensland...

3 pups...2 yr old Boxer, 4 yr old Queensland (Miniature), and 12 yr old Cocker. The 2 older dogs love to travel and camp, but the Boxer isn't quite in the groove yet.
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 09-29-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,699
Posted By gabirdsall
I use Mutt Mits. Double walled at the business...

I use Mutt Mits. Double walled at the business end, thick enough to not ever get holes in em, enough bag to tie off no matter how big the donor dog, and biodegradable. Many of the camp grounds we...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-27-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,334
Posted By gabirdsall
Paint it with rhino liner?

Paint it with rhino liner?
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 09-13-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,410
Posted By gabirdsall
Cocker Spaniel (Happy, 12 yrs old); Aussie Cattle...

Cocker Spaniel (Happy, 12 yrs old); Aussie Cattle Dog (Lucy, 4 yrs old); and Boxer (Layla, 3 yrs old)
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-07-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,444
Posted By gabirdsall
We have a 2013 Allegro Open Road 32CA. Not sure...

We have a 2013 Allegro Open Road 32CA. Not sure if that's the Tiffin model you drove. Same observations.
As far as the steering wandering, first trip out of the box, I was feeling very, very...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-02-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 611
Posted By gabirdsall
Why...He's the leader of the Strike of the Men of...

Why...He's the leader of the Strike of the Men of Reason, and the man who stopped the motor of the world!
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