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Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 12-03-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,519
Posted By inspector8
I forgot to mention, if you get your doctor to...

I forgot to mention, if you get your doctor to write the prescription for three months that will solve a lot of hassles when you are on a long trip. I did this I know it can be done.
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 12-03-2015, 02:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,519
Posted By inspector8
Talking Va meds

I have to pay $8 for every prescription except service connected prescriptions:cool:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-17-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By inspector8
Attach photos by insert image icon on message....

Attach photos by insert image icon on message. Your image must be a URL not a pdf.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-17-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By inspector8
A 2008 Motor home must have a rubber roof. You...

A 2008 Motor home must have a rubber roof. You don't paint these normally. I've painted a rubber roof before and it came off in sheets, so I would never do it again. I use the dealer recommended...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-24-2015, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By inspector8
Talking 2010 Vista 30w

Looking at a 2010 Winnebago Vista for sale online I would say you can't go wrong with a Winnebago, however they are expensive.:cool:
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-24-2015, 12:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By inspector8
Talking Fleetwood Class C

I believe Fleetwood only makes Class A motorhomes now.:cool:
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-24-2015, 12:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By inspector8
Talking Fleetwood TT

Fleetwood TT had so many quality problems people complained a lot about them. Fleetwood quit making Travel Trailers probably five or more years ago.:cool:
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-24-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 773
Posted By inspector8
Talking Fuse for slide

I've bought quite a few used TT that had these fuses blown. They were located in the main fuse panel and if my memory serves me they were 30amp fuses one to open slide and one to close. The slides...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-18-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,597
Posted By inspector8
Talking My wife is disabled

My wife is disabled and can't walk but maybe 50 ft. She does have a disability scooter. Could we see a lot of Glacier NP from our 34 ft motor home towing a Lincoln MKX? The open bus looks like a...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-18-2015, 12:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,472
Posted By inspector8
Talking I bought a used Stay and Play

I bought my Stay an Play off of ebay and installed it myself into a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The only problem I encountered was getting another check valve, which I had to order from the manufacturer on...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 02-05-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,098
Posted By inspector8
Talking If it's not dry it's not good

If you are not using Geocel ProFlexRV flexible sealant (Clear). upc 079239281283
you will have leaks. It made a believer out of me. No leaks.
If it's not dry it's not good, as it leads to...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-29-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,252
Posted By inspector8
Talking Rv buyer tips.

Don't pay more than NADA Retail for any motorhome. Some RV dealers start adding all the extras on top of the retail price, run don't walk out of those dealerships. I bought my last Motorhome from a...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-29-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,110
Posted By inspector8
Talking Newbie #1 mistake

Don't ever leave your black tank valve open when you have a hook up at your campsite. If you do that the liquids will drain and the solids will stay behind get even more solid and perhaps even clog...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-29-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,098
Posted By inspector8
Talking Compartment leaks

My only leaking compartment was also the right rear. I used an entire caulking tube when I sealed mine and the compartment is dry as a bone now.

If you have water inside by the back window, thats...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-27-2015, 12:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,719
Posted By inspector8
I go to a truck stop such as Flying J and use...

I go to a truck stop such as Flying J and use their equipment. I do have to remove my hubcaps to get air chuck on valve stem.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-27-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,098
Posted By inspector8
I sealed my compartment, dry now.

My 2005 34N Hurricane had a leaking compartment. I removed the door and frame, removed old sealant, and used the recommended sealant from my dealer. It is Geocel ProFlexRV flexible sealant (Clear). ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-16-2014, 11:30 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,172
Posted By inspector8
Talking Awning clamp

I did purchase the Awning clamp (from my dealer)as it looked like the best fix to me. The link to it is here. RV Awning Clamp - White - Camco 30611 - Awning Accessories & Hardware - Camping World...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-24-2014, 01:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,498
Posted By inspector8
The fantastic fan in my rear living TT I used to...

The fantastic fan in my rear living TT I used to have was reversible. Check with Fantastic Fan customer Service 800-546-8759
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 08-24-2014, 01:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By inspector8
Sounds very serious, I hope the seller will help...

Sounds very serious, I hope the seller will help you with Thor
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-26-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By inspector8
Talking I agree just flushing will work to remove antifreeze

:cool:I would still flush with bleach to disinfect. I've flushed Airliners with bleach many times at American Airlines. Now AA uses a more non bleach formula, but more expensive because the bleach...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-11-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,949
Posted By inspector8
Talking Stay and play

I'm installing a stay and play brake system in my toad. I like the idea of stopping toad with its power brakes.:cool:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-11-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By inspector8
Flush

I believe a bleach solution flush will take care of all contaminants in your potable water system.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-17-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,236
Posted By inspector8
Wink Change TV

Remove panel below TV to see how TV is mounted. My heavy Tube TV was held in place by a cable system which could be released inside the passenger side storage compartment. There was a small hole in...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-17-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,606
Posted By inspector8
Wink Mustang convertible

[QUOTE=tricotec;1915081]We recently bought a new car to replace our beloved old 1997 VW Cabrio Convertible which had become unreliable.

We researched all the available convertibles on the market,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-08-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,933
Posted By inspector8
Talking Busted water line

You have to have a swedging tool to crimp line to a coupling (UNION). You must find both ends of water line cut off tubing in a place where you can fit swedging tool. Go to other end and cut that off...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-28-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,212
Posted By inspector8
Yellowstone in September

Did you get snow in September? I thought it would be too cold to visit yellowstone that late in year
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-14-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,942,970
Posted By inspector8
My RV dealer in Tulsa said always touch the front...

My RV dealer in Tulsa said always touch the front levelers (jacks) first. Many say this on the cracking windshield questions on this forum.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-14-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,535
Posted By inspector8
It is RG6, maybe it is compromised somewhere.

It is RG6, maybe it is compromised somewhere.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-11-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,535
Posted By inspector8
Talking My rear connection doesn't say sattelite it says cable

My rear connection in rear compartment says cable not sattelite. Is that the problem? This connection worked fine fro manual pointing duel LMB dish sattelite but not for Wineguard Carryout:nonono:
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-09-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,113
Posted By inspector8
I am not happy with my Wineguard Carryout. I have...

I am not happy with my Wineguard Carryout. I have to run it directly to receiver to make it work while my manual sattelite dish worked fine using coach wiring from rear compartment. Does anyone else...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-09-2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,535
Posted By inspector8
I am not happy with my Wineguard Carryout. I have...

I am not happy with my Wineguard Carryout. I have to run it directly to receiver to make it work while my manual sattelite dish worked fine using coach wiring from rear compartment. Does anyone else...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-01-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,938
Posted By inspector8
Talking Fire

Maybe it's time for a halon extinguisher with hose to place head above heater.:cool:
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-01-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,541
Posted By inspector8
Have a safe trip. Johnstown, PA born.

Have a safe trip. Johnstown, PA born.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-26-2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,115
Posted By inspector8
Talking Talked to a person about fishing bridge

When I talked to a actual person at reservations he said dogs are allowed and as far as he knows smoking allowed to. That's where I'm heading then God willing!:cool:
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-25-2014, 12:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,541
Posted By inspector8
Talking I don't believe my mattress with bedspread over...

I don't believe my mattress with bedspread over it rubs the finish from my drawers at all. Second slide out, with standard queen mattress, I've done this way and over 5000 mi trip last summer.:cool:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-24-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,938
Posted By inspector8
Talking Residential refrigerator in place of RV refrigerator

I won't put a residential refrigerator in a RV. Resale value would take a nose dive at least to me. I would knock off the price of a new RV refrigerator right off the price you're asking.

If...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-24-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,938
Posted By inspector8
Talking Convection oven in place of Microwave

I've read the convection oven releases a lot more heat. If it's exhaust is going into your enclosure, I could see a problem. You need to read the installation instruction for your Convection oven and...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-24-2014, 02:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,115
Posted By inspector8
Talking Smoking wife and a dog in Yellowstone!

I was on the Fishing Bridge RV Park reservation site and I read they don't allow smoking or pets. Is there a park inside Yellowstone where I may camp with my 34 ft MH, that has a electric site, a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-24-2014, 02:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,541
Posted By inspector8
Talking Standard queen mattress in short rv mattress slide out.

If my thick innerspring mattress humps up with no problems I'm thinking a foam might no even hump up but just compress.:cool:
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-22-2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,541
Posted By inspector8
Talking Using full size queen in slide out

My last three RV's have had the six inch shorter RV mattress, when we bought them. We keep exchanging the short mattress with our full size Sealy Posturpedic innerspring thick mattress, we've used in...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-21-2014, 01:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,938
Posted By inspector8
Smile All RV fridges have their problems.

As a owner of eight TT and four MH I have had different brands of refrigerators. The last few TT's had Dometic refrigerators that had to be fixed by recall. I would check on your model and see if...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-21-2014, 01:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,278
Posted By inspector8
Talking CRC use

I bought my red can of CRC silicone at Autozone. However as a Navy Veteran Aviation Hydraulic specialist. I suggest you replace your springs if your jacks are slow to retract. I replaced my springs...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-21-2014, 01:01 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,172
Posted By inspector8
Awning comes out even with lock

So the aftermarket lock isn't foolproof either! Now I don't know what to put my faith in. I'm asking my RV dealer about this issue and will make a decision then.:facepalm:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-18-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,172
Posted By inspector8
Awning coming out

Having had two different awning tubes apart, there is no braking mechanism.
There is a ratcheting catch at front end of tube. What you feel are the springs being put under more tension as you pull...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-17-2014, 11:22 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,172
Posted By inspector8
Lawsuit won. Manufacturer's didn't learn!

Here's the lawsuit, a man got killed: Sady Mauldin | Beasley Allen Law Firm (https://www.beasleyallen.com/news/RV-and-Horse-Trailer-Awnings-Case-Settles/:sad:)
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-16-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,942,970
Posted By inspector8
Talking The ride harshness is controlled by the shocks,...

The ride harshness is controlled by the shocks, the flexing of the tire sidewalls, and the rubber mounts between the frame chassis and the MH body. Sway bars will not change the ride much.

The way...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,172
Posted By inspector8
I would think, you would want to put any locks on...

I would think, you would want to put any locks on front arm or front end of tube. This is my thinking as a former auto mechanic, airline mechanic, inspector and do it yourself-er.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,172
Posted By inspector8
Awning coming out when driving

The only time my awning ever came out is when the awning retract spring on the forward end of tube broke. Replaced spring, end of problem. Have never used any awning locks. That 1985 Minnie Winnie's...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-15-2014, 03:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,715
Posted By inspector8
Broken windshield

My windshield cracked after a tow truck pulled my MH off a curb. Thanks for the tip on having unbroken side reset and sealed too. Haven't had damage fixed yet so I hope AARP Hartford will pay for...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-15-2014, 03:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,004
Posted By inspector8
HWH spring change

I replaced two springs myself when my LR was slow/ not retracting. I used clothes pins to remove springs by extending jack all the way and putting clothes pins on coils. I used a long heavy Snap On...
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