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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-14-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By partskenn
Leak fixed

In the end I could not find the leak, so I took it in to a shop. They pressurized the system and found one of the fittings on the back of the water heater had loosened up and was leaking. They...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-25-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By partskenn
I've had trouble with the other backflow valve,...

I've had trouble with the other backflow valve, two toilets, but this time that whole area is totally dry.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-25-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By partskenn
More questions. It looks like I have had water...

More questions. It looks like I have had water sloshing back and forth underneath the Kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, water heater, and all the way back to the half bath toilet while we travelled for...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By partskenn
Plumbing leak

Got up the other morning to find water on the kitchen floor. I have repaired numerous water leaks over the last 7 years, but so far, this one has me frustrated. The false floor under the sink is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-11-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By partskenn
I decided to try this first because it didn't...

I decided to try this first because it didn't involve yanking the radio. It was easy, and worked perfectly, problem solved.
Thanks for all the answers.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-09-2023, 04:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By partskenn
Thank you. I had the cable into the back of the...

Thank you. I had the cable into the back of the radio come loose a few years ago, I will pull it out and take another look. I will also read the dreaded manual again.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-07-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By partskenn
Turn Signal Camera

We have owned our coach for 7 years now. Until our last trip, the rear camera was constantly showing the toad as we went down the road. If I turned on a turn signal it would flip to a view of the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-09-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By partskenn
Thanks for the responses so far. Chassis...

Thanks for the responses so far.
Chassis battery is one month old, and read 12.6 volts at rest. I didn't start the generator, but I did try the boost switch which made no difference.
I do...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-09-2022, 06:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By partskenn
OBD2 Reader

2016 Winnebago Vista on a F53 chassis.
Yesterday we had a no start with the rig. It would crank for 1 to 2 seconds and then stop, with no sound of ignition. Seemed like the computer was shutting...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-27-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,723
Posted By partskenn
From what I've read, it sounds like they can...

From what I've read, it sounds like they can randomly fail, however: I think it was really high water pressure at a campground. We had been using one of the cheap inline pressure regulators. It...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-30-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,772
Posted By partskenn
Thank you everyone for the answers. When asked,...

Thank you everyone for the answers. When asked, we usually say that we were full-time, now half-time. I agree that the label is not important, just curious. We enjoy the life that we have and hope to...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-23-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,772
Posted By partskenn
Please keep the answers coming, but I do like...

Please keep the answers coming, but I do like "two-timing full timer".
The RV park has a storage lot onsite. We pay a yearly fee for the park model.
Forum: Full-Timers 03-23-2022, 07:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,772
Posted By partskenn
Are we still full-time?

Six years ago, my wife and I retired, sold our house and most of our belongings, bought a motorhome, and hit the road. We lived in the coach for 5 years, wandering north in the summer, south in the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-05-2022, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By partskenn
We put Toyos on about a year and a half ago...

We put Toyos on about a year and a half ago because I could not find the matching Michelins. No problems, no change in the ride, also a bit cheaper. I will do it again.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-28-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,638
Posted By partskenn
We have both. Not all KOAs are great, but if...

We have both. Not all KOAs are great, but if you're in unknown territory your odds are a bit better with them than some other random park. Plus the app on your phone is very convenient. Besides the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-09-2021, 07:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 18,805
Posted By partskenn
Update to my original post: We bought a 2021...

Update to my original post:
We bought a 2021 AWD Equinox and had the Blue Ox draw bar and Demco Stay and Play brake system installed. We have about 2000 miles on it so far with zero problems....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-28-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,750
Posted By partskenn
Viar 450 RV. Like others said, not cheap but...

Viar 450 RV. Like others said, not cheap but works great.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-28-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By partskenn
Camera Update. It's fixed. After looking...

Camera Update.
It's fixed. After looking with an endoscope and seeing the connector, I eventually fished enough out to hook up my new camera, which accomplished nothing. When I went in the rig I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-21-2021, 03:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,720
Posted By partskenn
I wanted to replace my Michelins last fall in...

I wanted to replace my Michelins last fall in Arizona, but could not find a complete set. Ended up going with Toyos. We have put a little over 2000 miles so far and they appear to be just fine.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-20-2021, 05:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By partskenn
Thank you for the responses. Sounds like fooling...

Thank you for the responses. Sounds like fooling with the rear cap might not be a great idea. I do own an endoscope, I don't know why I didn't think of using that, but it's a good idea. Sounds like...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By partskenn
Cmera replacement

Hopefully these are the pictures that I failed to attach the first time.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By partskenn
Rear camera replacement

Hello. I need to replace the rear camera on my 2016 Winnebago Vista 35F. I have ordered the replacement, it should arrive in about a week. In preparation I intended to take the old on off, but then...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-08-2021, 05:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,533
Posted By partskenn
Every night I scout out the next days fuel stops...

Every night I scout out the next days fuel stops on Google. Street view is your friend. Look for pumps that are parallel to the road, or outside pumps where you can see easy access around the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-13-2021, 05:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,034
Posted By partskenn
Take your VIN# to a Ford dealer, they probably...

Take your VIN# to a Ford dealer, they probably have it in stock.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-18-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,723
Posted By partskenn
Follow up to my original post: I ran the black...

Follow up to my original post: I ran the black flush again while my wife watched under the sink, water started pouring out the vacuum check valve. I replaced it with an exact replacement, no leaks...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2021, 05:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By partskenn
I second that. I always look on Google Maps for...

I second that. I always look on Google Maps for my next day fuel stop. Look on street view for pumps that are parallel to the building so that I don't have to make a 90 degree turn through the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2021, 05:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,563
Posted By partskenn
Had 6 Toyo 245/75/22.5 installed a couple months...

Had 6 Toyo 245/75/22.5 installed a couple months ago. Very happy so far. They ride well, did have some of that barnyard smell for the first 1000 miles or so, but then it faded away.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-27-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 18,805
Posted By partskenn
Thank you for all the answers. We are off...

Thank you for all the answers. We are off tomorrow to see what we can find at the local dealers. Since we no longer do winter snow, it's nice to know that FWD is a possibility.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-26-2021, 05:03 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 18,805
Posted By partskenn
2021 Equinox flat tow

We have been full time for 5 years now, dragging our 2013 Equinox AWD around the country behind our coach. However, she is getting tired and we are looking to replace it. When we went on the road 5...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-21-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By partskenn
Had a similar problem a couple months ago....

Had a similar problem a couple months ago. Generator wouldn't start, just clicked rapidly. The boost switch didn't help either. I put a voltmeter on the 2 coach batteries, and they both showed a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-27-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,723
Posted By partskenn
Thank you both for the suggestion and the...

Thank you both for the suggestion and the explanation. Replacing that valve seems like my best option.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-25-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,723
Posted By partskenn
Bathroom flood

Dumped, and flushed my black tanks(2) today. Front tank was fine. As I was flushing the rear tank water started leaking through the water bay onto the ground. I checked the hose connection but it was...
Forum: Full-Timers 11-19-2019, 05:31 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,040
Posted By partskenn
We have been full time for 3 1/2 years with the...

We have been full time for 3 1/2 years with the bath and a half. We would not go back to 1 bath. Probably not that important when we were in our 20s, but real handy in our 60s.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-25-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By partskenn
We prefer towing 4 down. A dolly or trailer is ok...

We prefer towing 4 down. A dolly or trailer is ok in our opinion if you are just going from point A to point B, then unhooking for the season. For us however, getting there is the adventure, and we...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-21-2019, 03:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,939
Posted By partskenn
I did the same thing. Used JB Weld to reattach...

I did the same thing. Used JB Weld to reattach the bracket, then a day later I mixed up a batch of fiberglass, soaked a piece of mat, and laid it over the back of that bracket. If you stick your head...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-12-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,893
Posted By partskenn
We also start looking at about a half tank. If I...

We also start looking at about a half tank. If I had the opportunity the night before, I will look at Google map street view for stations with pumps parallel to the buildings, or with drives behind...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-18-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,910
Posted By partskenn
Great museum for me, lot's of shopping in town...

Great museum for me, lot's of shopping in town for my wife. We stayed in the same park and liked it.
Forum: Full-Timers 09-18-2018, 07:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,437
Posted By partskenn
Epson EP440? About $60, weighs about 5 lbs,...

Epson EP440? About $60, weighs about 5 lbs, fairly small. Easy to pack, good for occasional printing. Keep the original package if it looks to be easily reusable.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-28-2018, 08:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,807
Posted By partskenn
I second this. Drive to Durango, then take the...

I second this. Drive to Durango, then take the train to Silverton, let the bus bring you back. It's a great train ride, and I was very happy not to have to drive that road back, especially if there...
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-05-2018, 02:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By partskenn
Welcome to the forum

Welcome to the forum
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-06-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,518
Posted By partskenn
Mine was caulked from the factory.

Mine was caulked from the factory.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-25-2018, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By partskenn
We bought new from the General near Detroit, and...

We bought new from the General near Detroit, and were well treated. Keep in mind that many repairs require parts, and that most parts orders take 2-3 weeks.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-25-2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,127
Posted By partskenn
We started with a 35 with a toad. I think it is...

We started with a 35 with a toad. I think it is pretty easy to drive, but you have to think ahead at times, and not put yourself in stupid situations. Size is no issue in RV parks and commercial...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-25-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,508
Posted By partskenn
We just spent a month in Utah, and had a great...

We just spent a month in Utah, and had a great time. I agree with most of what other people have said: Zion is awesome, but crowded and better if you can hike a bit. Bryce should be very friendly for...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-22-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By partskenn
Welcome to the forum. We were cruising boaters...

Welcome to the forum. We were cruising boaters for years, and you are correct, a lot of knowledge from the boat carries over to the RV systems. However, I no longer have to stress out about how windy...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-16-2018, 04:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,735
Posted By partskenn
Like some others here, we have the little blue...

Like some others here, we have the little blue filter outside, then a brita jug with it's filter in the fridge.
Forum: Just Conversation 06-09-2018, 06:25 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 19,621
Posted By partskenn
Only 39 years, just a rookie I guess.

Only 39 years, just a rookie I guess.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-09-2018, 06:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,181
Posted By partskenn
We stayed at Elk Meadow Lodge and RV about a...

We stayed at Elk Meadow Lodge and RV about a month ago. After we had booked our reservation we noticed that it had several bad reviews online so we were a little worried. We loved the place. Our site...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-01-2018, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,859
Posted By partskenn
Hopefully, this will be the last minor...

Hopefully, this will be the last minor catastrophe on this trip!
It won't be. Part of the adventure is dealing with the regular, and routine minor problems. Seems like something new pop ups all...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-08-2018, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,004
Posted By partskenn
If you take the shower head off, and turn the...

If you take the shower head off, and turn the water on, how is the pressure? The hose leading to my shower head has a restrictor on the end of the hose that occasionally plugs up. I have to take it...
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