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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-14-2024, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 972
Posted By Old Grape
I actually like the Tucson area. Will be trying...

I actually like the Tucson area. Will be trying to sell the rig and become stationary.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-14-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 972
Posted By Old Grape
Reasonable based on my budget would be around...

Reasonable based on my budget would be around $500 a month. Age restrticted would be nice but not mandatory.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-14-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 972
Posted By Old Grape
Reasonably priced rv parks in tucson

Howdy all. Looking for recommendations for a RV park in Tucson with reasonable monthly rates for the spring and summer. I know that the electricity will be extra for monthly renters.
Don't really...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-04-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By Old Grape
I did that on the previous cartridge and the...

I did that on the previous cartridge and the current one. Never had the fluctuation with the previous cartridge that was cracked and I replaced with the current cartridge. So it's not the issue with...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-02-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By Old Grape
Called Tiffin. Explained what was going on after...

Called Tiffin. Explained what was going on after I swapped out the cracked cartridge. They said all they do is replace the entire valve rather than replace the cartridge. They no longer carry my...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-16-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By Old Grape
Thanks for the info. I spoke to Tiffin and they...

Thanks for the info. I spoke to Tiffin and they told mee to just change out the entire valve. They said that is what they do vice just replacing the cartridge insert. That will be my last thing if...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-11-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By Old Grape
Glad that it's working for you. My Razr is about...

Glad that it's working for you. My Razr is about half the size of yours and mounted directly to the roof. There is no base lifting it up. So depending on where the signal is coming from my ACs and...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-09-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By Old Grape
OTA Antenna Retrofit to Winegard Batwing

Howdy all. So I recently had the inoperable OEM over the air antenna replaced on my 2011 Phaeton with a Winegard Razor automatic OTA. This is my first experience with the automatic antennas. My...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-28-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By Old Grape
Hot water fluctuating in shower after valve cartridge replacement

Howdy all. I just recently replaced the shower diverter valve cartridge insert in my 2011 Phaeton. The valve brand is Price Pfister. I have the TEMPCON on demand hot water heater. The hot water now...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-16-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By Old Grape
It was aligned when they put on the new tires...

It was aligned when they put on the new tires just before I bought it. I can have that done again. Have not weighed it yet. No place to easily get corner weights. Will try and at least get axle...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-15-2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By Old Grape
2011 phaeton suspension/drivability upgrade question

Hello. My 2011 Phaeton 40QTH wanders alot. Semis and wind push it around and the ride can be pretty rough. Toyos are only about 1 year old. Put on by dealer when I bought it. What possible items like...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-28-2023, 06:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,854
Posted By Old Grape
Thanks for all of the responses. I have decided...

Thanks for all of the responses. I have decided to just carry them vertically in my pickup bed (my toad). I'll just ttravel with the tonneau cover folded back and strapped. I use milk crates to set...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-26-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,854
Posted By Old Grape
The small bottles are two little. Have to fill...

The small bottles are two little. Have to fill them up every other day. The larger 30 lb bottles last a few days in the winter. That way I don't have to break camp to fill up the coach hard mounted...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-26-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By Old Grape
Can you tell me what the extended length of your...

Can you tell me what the extended length of your tow bar's arms? And a picture or two?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-25-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By Old Grape
Cargo Basket Mounted above Tow Bar

Hello all. I am getting ready to flat tow my Ram 1500. My previous toad was up on a trailer. I need to carry two 20 lb portable propane tanks. They were previously mounted on my car hauler. The hitch...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-24-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,854
Posted By Old Grape
Carrying portable propane tanks

Howdy all. I'm looking for suggestions on how to carry portable propane tanks. I was trailer towing my car and mounted them on the trailer. I just converted to flat towing my truck. I've read that...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-21-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By Old Grape
So my shower is between the kitchen and bedroom...

So my shower is between the kitchen and bedroom slide. The hose is cracked right at the point the hose bends when the kitchen slide comes in. When the slide is extended the hose ist stretched and no...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-21-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By Old Grape
Howdy all. disassembled the handle and cover...

Howdy all. disassembled the handle and cover plate in the shower. The insetrt part was cracked. Called Price Pfister and they said it was a life time warranty and sent me a new insert. Works fine...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-21-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By Old Grape
Did you put it on the roof or is it just one of...

Did you put it on the roof or is it just one of those flat window antennas?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-15-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By Old Grape
Improving Winegard Razr OTA TV Signal Reception

I have the Winegard Razr automatic TV antenna. It is mounted flat on the coach roof. My reception sucks at best. I thought about installing an old style crank up arm and then mounting the RAZR on a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-29-2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 279
Posted By Old Grape
RV Automatic Antenna Poor Reception

Howdy All. I have the Winegard Rayzar automatic OTH antenna. It's reception is really poor. I know it's primarilly because it sits flush on the TV roof. Has any one adapted it to the old style crank...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-29-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,965
Posted By Old Grape
Howdy all. Talked with the gent who originally...

Howdy all. Talked with the gent who originally told me about the alternative Tiffin repair shop. It's "Precision RV" in Golden, Mississippi. Not too far from Red Bay. Thanks for all the replies.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-13-2023, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By Old Grape
2011 phaeton qth shower valve leaking behind wall

Howdy all. My shower valve is leaking behind the handle cover plate from the center it appears. It looks like there is a locked access door on the outside wall just behind the shower. It is up about...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-13-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,965
Posted By Old Grape
Thanks all. I believe the shop is called...

Thanks all. I believe the shop is called "Prestige".
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-11-2023, 07:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,965
Posted By Old Grape
Alternative tiffin service in redbay alabama

Hello.
I was told that the Tiffin service center in Redbay will no longer service older coaches. Mine is a 2011 Phaeton. I was told there is a group of ex-Tiffin techs that opened a shop in Redbay....
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-23-2023, 06:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By Old Grape
2011 kitchen Sink Drainage Hose Leaking Under Cabinet

Hello. The flex hose connecting to my kitchen sink drain is leaking. It’s collapsed and kinked right at the bend for the slide. It’s leaking at the collapsed kink. Not sure yet how I’ll get to it...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-16-2023, 11:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 492
Posted By Old Grape
So the deadbolt cylinder is barely 1.25 in...

So the deadbolt cylinder is barely 1.25 in diameter. I did fine a new one (not Schlage). Had to bore out the hole in the door panel (outside). It's fixed. :)
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-07-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 492
Posted By Old Grape
2011 Phaeton Schlage Deadbolt Replacement

Howdy All. So my Schlage deadbolt broke. The actuating rod broke off of the cylinder. It is a 1.25 inch diameter cylinder. I searched in Ace and Lowes so far with no luck. Anyone know where they can...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-02-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By Old Grape
Thanks. By the chance do you have a link to where...

Thanks. By the chance do you have a link to where it is sold?
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-02-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By Old Grape
Thanks. I usually use Spic n Span. I'll add the...

Thanks. I usually use Spic n Span. I'll add the white vinegar.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-02-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By Old Grape
No Gutters Pics

Here are the pics of where the gutters would normally be as requested.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-01-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By Old Grape
No gutters on my Phaeton

Hello. I've only had this 2011 Phaeton for about 5 or 6 months. I was planning on installing gutter extensions to help cut down on the streaking on my side walls. So today I actually started looking...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-19-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By Old Grape
Thanks. Probably go with a similar option.:)

Thanks. Probably go with a similar option.:)
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-19-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By Old Grape
Thanks all. Got some good options from you all. :)

Thanks all. Got some good options from you all. :)
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-08-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By Old Grape
[QUOTE=jacwjames;6394685]Couple options listed...

[QUOTE=jacwjames;6394685]Couple options listed here


https://cordcuttingreport.com/2022/06/08/can-a-digital-tv-antenna-signal-be-broadcast-over-wifi/[/QUOT

Thanks,
I may go this route but...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-06-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By Old Grape
Need over the air coax signal conversion to wireless advice

Good morning all. I plan to move my TV over the dash to a side wall of the slide. There is no coax cable run to that spot. Does anyone know how to convert the coax cable signal to a wireless signal?...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-01-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By Old Grape
Extending hdtv antenna coax signal to slide

Hello all. I plan on moving my front TV to my driver's side front slide. I don't want to run coax cable if I don't have to. Does anyone know of a way to extend/transmit my antenna coax cable signal...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-26-2022, 02:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By Old Grape
It appears to be hydraulic. It has the large gear...

It appears to be hydraulic. It has the large gear toothed arms under the slide.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-25-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By Old Grape
Adding a corner tv/fireplace cabinet

Howdy all. My 2011 Phaeton has two recliners on the driver's side slide. I want to put a corner cabinet with an electric fireplace in the front of that slide for a larger LED TV. I can buy one and...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-24-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,604
Posted By Old Grape
So my new to me 2011 Phaeton has a Precision Temp...

So my new to me 2011 Phaeton has a Precision Temp tankless water heater. It runs off Propane. I replaced it with the newer direct replacement "RV-550 EC Tankless Water Heater" because it had a bad...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-20-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Posted By Old Grape
2011 Tiffin Phaeton Exhaust Brake Question

Hi all. My Phaeton's exhaust break seems to not work very much when going down hill and speed over 50. Once I'm slowed down especially of relatively flat road the exhaust break will kick in pretty...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-20-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 328
Posted By Old Grape
Tiffin 2011 phaeton passenger slides

Howdy all. Got a question. My passenger slides don't go out snug against the interior wall when extended. Both leave about 3 inches or so. Driver side slides go flush when extended. Only had coach a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-20-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,604
Posted By Old Grape
So here's an update. Aqua Hot checked out ok....

So here's an update. Aqua Hot checked out ok. Turned the mixing valve to get hotter water. That helped some. Then things changed for us and we sold the coach. Now have a Tiffin Phaeton 40'. It has...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 11-22-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,929
Posted By Old Grape
We have declawed cats in the past but they were...

We have declawed cats in the past but they were mainly inside cats. The biggest fear with declawing is residual pain if it is not done by a skillful vet. Also they may start biting a bit more. If...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 11-22-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,929
Posted By Old Grape
We have scratch pads, scratch wraps around the...

We have scratch pads, scratch wraps around the kitchen table legs, and a few other things they are allowed to scratch up. But cats don't always scratch when you are around. The best cat will still...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 11-14-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,929
Posted By Old Grape
RVing with Cats Question

Howdy all. I have RV'd with dogs and seen folks with cats. I have a cat now. Have not taken her in the coach yet. How do you keep them from clawing up the furniture? Any suggestions will be...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 09-11-2022, 11:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,330
Posted By Old Grape
Thanks, Not sure how the original owner stored...

Thanks,
Not sure how the original owner stored it. There is some rust so think it might have been stored somewhere there was some moisture. Overall though rust is minimal. The coach was also under...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-01-2022, 04:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,448
Posted By Old Grape
Thanks all. Great ideas. I need to crawl under my...

Thanks all. Great ideas. I need to crawl under my Phaeton and look at the spot in front of the mud flap to see if it will fit there. I like the perforated PVC idea with metal pipe hangers. But the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-01-2022, 03:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,329
Posted By Old Grape
Thanks I'll keep that in mind if I eventually...

Thanks I'll keep that in mind if I eventually decide to add satellite service.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-24-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,329
Posted By Old Grape
After re-reading the post from "SamKVA" and...

After re-reading the post from "SamKVA" and rethinking the whole scenario I will just go the streaming route. I already have Netflix and Prime. Easier to convert front and exterior TVs to Smart ones....
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