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Forum: Cummins Engines 02-27-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,766
Posted By tmitchell
I carry a gallon of extra, engine oil, but do not...

I carry a gallon of extra, engine oil, but do not keep the oil level at the full mark, on the dip stick. By keeping the oil level at approximately 1/2" below the full mark, my ISL engine uses no oil...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-26-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,766
Posted By tmitchell
Besides what has already been mentioned, I carry...

Besides what has already been mentioned, I carry a gallon of distilled water for the house batteries. I also bring an extra fuel/water separator and a 2" nylon strap wrench to break the filter loose....
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-21-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,161
Posted By tmitchell
No,I never got an answer to my question. The boot...

No,I never got an answer to my question. The boot that I need to replace is the most forward, on the driver's side, that connects just below the steering box.
It is a fitting that can be greased,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,185
Posted By tmitchell
There is a good chance that your tires are 8...

There is a good chance that your tires are 8 years old. They start to build 2003 models early in the summer of 2002. I would change the tires. The tires will have a build date code. Look for DOT on...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,062
Posted By tmitchell
The reason most owners, including myself, switch...

The reason most owners, including myself, switch from the 70 to 80 series tires is for a better ride. Putting 80s on the front is where you will improve the ride comfort the most.
Since your front...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-07-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By tmitchell
I'm fairly sure it is recommended at 150 hour...

I'm fairly sure it is recommended at 150 hour intervals.
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-07-2010, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Posted By tmitchell
Have you tried places like Home Depot? Tom

Have you tried places like Home Depot?
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-04-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,903
Posted By tmitchell
What do you mean by "rework the ramps"? Did you...

What do you mean by "rework the ramps"? Did you have to use some type of compound so there would be a smooth transition for the rollers to climb onto the tiles?
Thanks for all the useful information...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-04-2010, 07:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,973
Posted By tmitchell
Here is a link to where there is a lot of talk...

Here is a link to where there is a lot of talk about removing the film. I explain how I did it under the TMitchell post. I got it off without harming the paint. Wish I had done it years ago....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-03-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,023
Posted By tmitchell
I would take it for a monthly ride. No need to go...

I would take it for a monthly ride. No need to go for 4 hours, 45 minutes would be more then enough. It would help your tire life. It will also be good for the front oil bathed bearings. You could...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-03-2010, 07:59 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,518
Posted By tmitchell
Excellent reason to travel with a dog. We have a...

Excellent reason to travel with a dog. We have a Boston terrier, that would alert us as soon as someone got close enough to touch the motorhome. That is the only thing he has to do. I would take it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-01-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,542
Posted By tmitchell
It could be something simple. I would reconnect...

It could be something simple. I would reconnect the batteries and check all the lights and electronics inside and in the basement to make sure nothing has been left on.
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-31-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,973
Posted By tmitchell
My Diamond Shield film started looking bad after...

My Diamond Shield film started looking bad after 3 years. I put up with it looking crappy for another 2 years, until I got tired of looking at it. I pulled it off about 6 months ago. The front paint...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-31-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,903
Posted By tmitchell
Wishing you good luck in having an easy time...

Wishing you good luck in having an easy time replacing the rollers.
When you put the tubes under the slide floor is the slide partially extended and does it tilt the upper part outboard?
What was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-30-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,230
Posted By tmitchell
I appreciate the information on setting the rear,...

I appreciate the information on setting the rear, but what about the front?
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-30-2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,563
Posted By tmitchell
There is an aqua colored tool bar toward the top...

There is an aqua colored tool bar toward the top where you can select the search option. Put in " Floor Squeaks" and there are several topics on it.
Here is the latest one:...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-30-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,903
Posted By tmitchell
We will definitely copy your method, if we go...

We will definitely copy your method, if we go full tile. Could you explain the hassle of replacing the rollers. I thought all you had to do was open the slide part way. Then manually tilt the top...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-29-2010, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,230
Posted By tmitchell
I have the same concern. You have to trust...

I have the same concern.
You have to trust whoever sets the height that they know what they are doing.
I was a toolmaker and I'm used to dealing in measurements in the thousands of an inch. When I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-26-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,903
Posted By tmitchell
I just saw the pictures. it looks great. Tom

I just saw the pictures. it looks great.
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-26-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,903
Posted By tmitchell
Thanks for your reply. I will be looking forward...

Thanks for your reply. I will be looking forward to your pictures. I have
been thinking about putting tile in my living area, for years, but thought
it would be too much expense and labor to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-26-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,925
Posted By tmitchell
I know that it is best to run the fan on high,...

I know that it is best to run the fan on high, for the air conditioning, for maximum efficiency,when it is hot and humid. Would it help to do this with the heat pump, during colder conditions?
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-25-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,903
Posted By tmitchell
Shadrock, Did you replace the tile in the front...

Shadrock,
Did you replace the tile in the front entry or just use the same type tile and continue it toward the kitchen?
Can you post a picture of your new flooring?
Tom
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-23-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,297
Posted By tmitchell
Is your parking brake set? If it is try resetting...

Is your parking brake set? If it is try resetting it.
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-11-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,240
Posted By tmitchell
I keep the level to the bottom of the fill neck. ...

I keep the level to the bottom of the fill neck.
When I added the mineral oil, I let the battery acid level go down so I could add 3 ozs. to each cell, as I had read in a post. When they looked...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-07-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,240
Posted By tmitchell
It wouldn't be worth it to me. My 2004 DSDP...

It wouldn't be worth it to me.
My 2004 DSDP was built in 8/03 and the original house batteries still work fine, after 6-1/2 years.
I had a corrosion problem the first 3 years. Then I put 2 ozs....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-06-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,411
Posted By tmitchell
If you plug into 110 it will charge your house...

If you plug into 110 it will charge your house batteries, but not your chassis batteries, that are used to start the engine.
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-06-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,411
Posted By tmitchell
Should be in the passenger side cabinet, over the...

Should be in the passenger side cabinet, over the windshield. It will shut off your house batteries. There is a switch in the engine bay to switch off your chassis batteries.
Tom
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-31-2009, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,278
Posted By tmitchell
Thanks for the replies. I screwed together some...

Thanks for the replies.
I screwed together some 2x8s to drive the front wheels up on so I will have enough room to slide under the MH, with the air discharged.

I am going to pull the lanyards ...
Forum: Florida Cooters 12-11-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,876
Posted By tmitchell
This is a definite thumbs up!!!

This is a definite thumbs up!!!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2009, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,887
Posted By tmitchell
I have read about the cable breaking, so when...

I have read about the cable breaking, so when ever mine gets a little hard to open, I have my wife push against the door while I pull the handle. That has always helped. When I remember to use...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-10-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,248
Posted By tmitchell
I have never tried it, so this could be bad...

I have never tried it, so this could be bad information, but the way I understand it in my 2004 DSDP , the cabinet over the pass. seat, where my surround sound,DVD and sat recs are located, there is...
Forum: Florida Cooters 12-07-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,876
Posted By tmitchell
Thank you Jim and Carolyn for all your effort for...

Thank you Jim and Carolyn for all your effort for the Christmas Rally!! We did enjoy all the company, both new and "old"!! We hope to see you all again in the near future. Unfortunately, we will...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-07-2009, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,278
Posted By tmitchell
Air valve sticks open

About 10,000 miles ago, after leaving a CG, I could hear a shrill steady whistling noise, caused by escaping air. It lasted about 1/2 an hour. Yesterday about an hour after leaving a CG and after...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-30-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,608
Posted By tmitchell
I will be in Lazy Day's, Rally Park tomorrow,...

I will be in Lazy Day's, Rally Park tomorrow, Tuesday morning. We wont be there to buy a MH, just visiting people in the area.
Then we move on to Christmas,FL to attend a rally with some friends. ...
Forum: Florida Cooters 11-30-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,876
Posted By tmitchell
Either night will be fine for us also. Tom &...

Either night will be fine for us also.
Tom & Pat
Forum: Florida Cooters 11-30-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,876
Posted By tmitchell
Thanks for the driving instructions. Tom

Thanks for the driving instructions.
Tom
Forum: Florida Cooters 11-30-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,876
Posted By tmitchell
We are stopping for a few days at Lazy Days,...

We are stopping for a few days at Lazy Days, Rally Park, on the way to Christmas RV Park.. It looks like, from there, we take I-4 to the Beeline (528) then take SR 520 for a short distance to Taylor...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-29-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,608
Posted By tmitchell
I will be there Dec.3, at their Rally Park,for 3...

I will be there Dec.3, at their Rally Park,for 3 days.
Which MH are you looking at?
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-16-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,013
Posted By tmitchell
Last time I checked Koni didn't make an FSD model...

Last time I checked Koni didn't make an FSD model shock for the front axle, that fit the Spartan chassis with IFS.
Tom
Forum: Florida Cooters 11-10-2009, 02:49 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,876
Posted By tmitchell
Hey, I'm for that, after all, I won that once...

Hey, I'm for that, after all, I won that once upon a time vs. the many times I played!! Got picnic tables, can also play Mexican Train!! Pat
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-08-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,385
Posted By tmitchell
I don't know about the ISL in your 2008 KSDP, but...

I don't know about the ISL in your 2008 KSDP, but my 2004 DSDP with the ISL only has one filter, the fuel/water separator.
Back when I got my MH the chassis/ engine package was shipped to the RV...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-07-2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,289
Posted By tmitchell
That's how a 2004 DSDP, roof, a/c drains. Tom

That's how a 2004 DSDP, roof, a/c drains.
Tom
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-06-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,614
Posted By tmitchell
Which model Newmar are you thinking of, the DSDP...

Which model Newmar are you thinking of, the DSDP or MADP ?
As long as they both have adequate CCC, the most important factor would be how much you like the floor plan, colors, size and useabilty of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-05-2009, 08:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,613
Posted By tmitchell
Have you tried putting Loctite on the threads. It...

Have you tried putting Loctite on the threads. It keeps nuts and bolts from shaking loose on Harleys, so it should surely work on an RV.
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-02-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,411
Posted By tmitchell
My Progressive policy skyrocketed so I switched...

My Progressive policy skyrocketed so I switched all my vehicles to Geico a few months ago.
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-31-2009, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,628
Posted By tmitchell
I always have been concerned whenever I open the...

I always have been concerned whenever I open the driver's power window. I'm worried that one day it wont close. That's a pretty big opening. I only operate mine when I have to.
Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-31-2009, 08:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,874
Posted By tmitchell
I can't visualize how the slide edge can hit the...

I can't visualize how the slide edge can hit the coach. Is your slide moving forward/aft and bumping against the edges of the opening?
Doesn't your slide sit centered in the opening when closed?
I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-31-2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,166
Posted By tmitchell
I have been using wooden clothespins for 5-1/2...

I have been using wooden clothespins for 5-1/2 years. I leave one on at each corner, full time and add clothespins, to lengthen, as required.
Tom
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-29-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,420
Posted By tmitchell
I'm glad you found out what the cause of your...

I'm glad you found out what the cause of your problem was and fixed it. I will check my wiring in the morning.
Tom
Forum: Florida Cooters 10-27-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,876
Posted By tmitchell
We are so far ahead of you, Jan....Tom had to get...

We are so far ahead of you, Jan....Tom had to get "winter" pj's last year because of all of our cold weather!! So what does this mean...are you guy's sleeping in the buff??? Pat of
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