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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-22-2020, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 971
Posted By GrampaDennis
We had them in our Southwind motorhome. They...

We had them in our Southwind motorhome. They were OK, but my wife kept putting other junk in them. Given the choice, I would do without them.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-28-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,295
Posted By GrampaDennis
I believe I have the same need as the OP. As I...

I believe I have the same need as the OP. As I browse the internet listings for possible Tow Vehicles among used trucks for sale, I want to look up the specs of a particular used vehicle that I am...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-14-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,867
Posted By GrampaDennis
Amen to chertz's recommendation. RV Safety|RV...

Amen to chertz's recommendation. RV Safety|RV Towing Calculator|Tow Ratings|GCWR (https://www.fifthwheelst.com) also has an on line version of their calculator. They check at least 3 different...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-14-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,575
Posted By GrampaDennis
I live in snow country. Over the years, I have...

I live in snow country. Over the years, I have owned 3 2wd trucks and 3 4wd trucks. I will never have another 2wd. We now have our class A gas powered MH up for sale. When I fully retire, about 2...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-02-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By GrampaDennis
I probably wouldn't worry about it if this setup...

I probably wouldn't worry about it if this setup was for 1 night. If it were going to be longer, I would use blocking and try harder with the leveling system.

My coach has manual hydraulic...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 12-12-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,124
Posted By GrampaDennis
I read the last couple of jokes to my wife. I...

I read the last couple of jokes to my wife. I think I'll skip this one!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-08-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,588
Posted By GrampaDennis
The connections on both ends of each battery...

The connections on both ends of each battery cable need to be clean and tight. I've had situations on the GM side terminal batteries like yours where the cable looked tight, but had a poor...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-06-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,010
Posted By GrampaDennis
Many years ago, when shopping for a cheap car, I...

Many years ago, when shopping for a cheap car, I looked at some at a dealer who dyed the carpets as a part of his "reconditioning". The stuff was still wet, and I wasn't impressed. Maybe it would...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-06-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By GrampaDennis
At Home Depot, I bought a bronze 45 degree angle...

At Home Depot, I bought a bronze 45 degree angle fitting with a shutoff. It is threaded for hose fittings. I found it in the garden hose department. I don't know if you can still get the bronze...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-06-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,588
Posted By GrampaDennis
It is not unusual for "parasitic loads" from the...

It is not unusual for "parasitic loads" from the various systems in a motorhome to run down the chassis battery in a few days of not being run or charged. Most motorhomes have devices in the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-06-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,973
Posted By GrampaDennis
I always put wood blocks under my jack pads, too....

I always put wood blocks under my jack pads, too. I do it out of respect for those who own or maintain the site I am using. Any surface short of thick, hard concrete can get "dimples" from the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-05-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 21,579
Posted By GrampaDennis
Let's leave it to God to do the judging, and pray...

Let's leave it to God to do the judging, and pray that He's not in too harsh a mood when he judges us.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-05-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 21,579
Posted By GrampaDennis
I second the "God Bless" and I want to thank all...

I second the "God Bless" and I want to thank all of you irv2 forum members who took the time to offer helpful advice to Fay and her family.
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 12-05-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,395
Posted By GrampaDennis
I like classic cars, so the last one looks good...

I like classic cars, so the last one looks good to me.:thumb:

It would be better still, if we could have grafted that Airstream to the 1948 Mack Highway Tractor that my Dad buried in his landfill!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-05-2016, 02:05 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 21,579
Posted By GrampaDennis
Yesterday, I sent a private message to a fellow...

Yesterday, I sent a private message to a fellow RVer in Colorado, who participates in another forum. He responded with the following suggestions:

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There is a mobile RV guy in Buena...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-04-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By GrampaDennis
If you will be keeping it in one place through...

If you will be keeping it in one place through your college years, you would likely be better off with a trailer. Motorhomes are complex and expensive to maintain. Older ones generally need a lot...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-04-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 21,579
Posted By GrampaDennis
If I were within 50 miles of Leadville, I would...

If I were within 50 miles of Leadville, I would be on my way. However, I am in Maine. That's a bit too far!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-04-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 21,579
Posted By GrampaDennis
I agree with raineman's suggestion. You need to...

I agree with raineman's suggestion. You need to find something else for shelter.

From the description so far, it seems that someone has either sold or given you an old motorhome that is neither...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-03-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By GrampaDennis
The filler plug is on the side, near the top of...

The filler plug is on the side, near the top of the reservoir tank. You will have to come up with a way to get fluid in there. When I rebuilt a jack and had to refill, I bought an inexpensive...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-28-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,163
Posted By GrampaDennis
My story is of an item loaded in, not strapped...

My story is of an item loaded in, not strapped on.

Last year, when we were preparing to go to my high school class' 50th reunion, we decided to take the motorhome and stay overnight in the parking...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-28-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,256
Posted By GrampaDennis
Makes you wonder if the rear end was never filled...

Makes you wonder if the rear end was never filled with lube when new.

If you have evidence that it had never been lubed when new, you might get in touch with the Ford Motor Company District...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-30-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,015
Posted By GrampaDennis
I don't have a diesel motorhome, but I have a...

I don't have a diesel motorhome, but I have a diesel tractor that I use for snow removal. I always add a small amount from the Power Service white bottle before I dump in another 5 gallons of fuel. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-29-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,775
Posted By GrampaDennis
Our older Class A gas coach is very noisy on the...

Our older Class A gas coach is very noisy on the road. I yearn for a diesel pusher, partly because of the noise and partly because I want a heavier-duty, more stable platform with better handling. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-29-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,707
Posted By GrampaDennis
I am not sure what you mean by "just pulling up"....

I am not sure what you mean by "just pulling up". I suspect you will have to pull forward out of the site and back in again. You definitely should get someone else to guide you from the outside. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-13-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,447
Posted By GrampaDennis
In three Maine winters of my coach being stored...

In three Maine winters of my coach being stored in an unheated warehouse with no electricity, my batteries haven't frozen. There is some load on my chassis battery, even with the disconnects...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-07-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,042
Posted By GrampaDennis
Needs a lot of TLC, but almost anything can be...

Needs a lot of TLC, but almost anything can be restored if you put enough time and money into it. It could make a cool machine, different than everybody else's, for sure.:laugh:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-07-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,481
Posted By GrampaDennis
My 2012 Ford pickup has a 6 speed, with a...

My 2012 Ford pickup has a 6 speed, with a tow/Haul button. 5th and 6th are both overdrives and 4th is a slight underdrive. I believe this 6 speed has made it into a few of the newer motorhomes. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-05-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,972
Posted By GrampaDennis
I forgot to mention, in my write-up, that I also...

I forgot to mention, in my write-up, that I also used a floor jack in taking the jack down and putting it back up. When taking the jack down, I asked my Mrs to help me by operating the floor jack...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-04-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,972
Posted By GrampaDennis
I posted a write-up in another forum about my...

I posted a write-up in another forum about my jack rebuilding project. I would link it here, but I have read that irv2's moderators are sensitive about promoting or linking another forum. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-04-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,972
Posted By GrampaDennis
I recently rebuilt a Power Gear jack on our 1998...

I recently rebuilt a Power Gear jack on our 1998 Southwind. I am editing this post because I just remembered that I did put a plastic cap on the line (Previously, I said I didn't plug it. Getting...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-04-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,678
Posted By GrampaDennis
At the FMCA Rally in Springfield, MA, we saw the...

At the FMCA Rally in Springfield, MA, we saw the Forest River Legacy 340 series. I have the brochure at my side now. Their 340BH model is a diesel pusher that comes close to fitting your criteria. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-18-2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,510
Posted By GrampaDennis
When mine was too low to run, I did manage to get...

When mine was too low to run, I did manage to get enough freon in from the can to work the switch and allow the compressor to start. I believe I had to shake the can (actually, I rocked it back and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-17-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,510
Posted By GrampaDennis
The problem may well be more than a fuse. If the...

The problem may well be more than a fuse. If the freon leaks down, and there is not a certain amount of pressure, the compressor will not start or it will shut down. The dash AC didn't work in our...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-17-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,946
Posted By GrampaDennis
I am one who picked up a lot of skills early in...

I am one who picked up a lot of skills early in life and have been learning steadily since. That said, nearly all of the "handyman" skills are not rocket science.

If you tackle few little jobs,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-15-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,461
Posted By GrampaDennis
Maine is working on it. They have one high-speed...

Maine is working on it. They have one high-speed EZPass open in Gray and another one about ready to open in Litchfield.

My contacts at the Maine Turnpike Authority (and recent newspaper articles)...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-12-2016, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,191
Posted By GrampaDennis
I had one of my Velvac mirrors come loose. The...

I had one of my Velvac mirrors come loose. The "mud wasps" had filled the hole where the set screw was. I had to dig a bit to get the allen wrench into the screw. I got it tight and it's been fine...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-11-2016, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By GrampaDennis
I don't yet own a diesel motorhome, but I do have...

I don't yet own a diesel motorhome, but I do have a John Deere diesel tractor, and have worked with and around other diesel equipment over the years. My JD 4600 is one of the last generation made...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-04-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,085
Posted By GrampaDennis
Your 1998 Pace Arrow on Chevy chassis does NOT...

Your 1998 Pace Arrow on Chevy chassis does NOT have air brakes. You have hydraulic brakes with a hydraulic boost (powered from the power steering pump.

There have been some issues with the...
Forum: Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) 07-28-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,561
Posted By GrampaDennis
We're going. Leaving Sunday. Arriving...

We're going. Leaving Sunday. Arriving Springfield Monday.
Safe travels, everyone!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2016, 07:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,714
Posted By GrampaDennis
My 1998 Southwind has a Battery Control Center...

My 1998 Southwind has a Battery Control Center that originally provided the same functions as a BIRD. However, some of the functions, including charging the chassis battery from shore power, no...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-05-2016, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By GrampaDennis
If you have the make, year, model, serial number...

If you have the make, year, model, serial number of your chassis, you can get a lot of the parts from auto and truck part suppliers. After all, your motorhome is basically a truck under that box...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-05-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 974
Posted By GrampaDennis
It depends on the model, how it was equipped, and...

It depends on the model, how it was equipped, and whether the battery control system still works as new. For instance, in our old 1998 Southwind, the charging functions of the Battery Control Center...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-27-2016, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By GrampaDennis
I can check and fill my brake fluid through the...

I can check and fill my brake fluid through the doghouse cover. As others have said, the master cylinder is attached to the frame rail, about under my right foot when I.m driving.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-25-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,552
Posted By GrampaDennis
Is it against the rules to speak of divine...

Is it against the rules to speak of divine intervention here? From reading jerboy's story, it sounds to me like Someone arranged for him to be at that place and time with the right part, in order to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-25-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 982
Posted By GrampaDennis
Sorry that no one else has answered this yet. ...

Sorry that no one else has answered this yet. I'm not sure what would be the "normal" brake feel for your coach, but I do have to put a serious amount of pressure on the pedal to do a quick stop in...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-23-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By GrampaDennis
I believe my controller was zip tied originally. ...

I believe my controller was zip tied originally. I forget whether I cut the zip, or my RV service shop did it. Regardless, the wiring is stiff enough to hold it just fine without re-zipping it.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-22-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By GrampaDennis
Wipers fixed on 1998 Chevy P32 (Southwind)

Ever since we got our 1998 Southwind, 3 years ago, the wipers have been flaky. At times, some of the functions did not work, at times they parked in the wrong place, and sometimes they did not work...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-27-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By GrampaDennis
Richard may be right, but in case he isn't, here...

Richard may be right, but in case he isn't, here is another possibility. On Our 1998 Southwind (which is on a GM P32 chassis), I discovered that the diagnostic connector had never been mounted by...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By GrampaDennis
I thought, when I read that item in the magazine,...

I thought, when I read that item in the magazine, that the chassis should have been prewired for a brake controller. Most, if not all, trucks have been prewired for trailer brake controllers for...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-02-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By GrampaDennis
On my 1998 Fleetwood Southwind, they are hinged...

On my 1998 Fleetwood Southwind, they are hinged at the top. I would expect that yours would be as well. Unlatch the locks and hang onto them with both hands as you push out. The first time I...
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