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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-17-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,959
Posted By belanga
National WASP Museum, Stillwater TX. Women...

National WASP Museum, Stillwater TX. Women pilots WW2
USS North Carolina, Wilmington NC
Carolina Aviation Museum, Charlotte NC Airport. This also has the A-320 that Capt. Sullenberger landed in...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 11-08-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 833
Posted By belanga
on our 2004 sun voyager had vibration, had tires...

on our 2004 sun voyager had vibration, had tires rotated and it went away.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-13-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By belanga
Replaced both headlight assy. on our 2004...

Replaced both headlight assy. on our 2004 Gulfstream. Found them on Amazon which was the best price for new. Changed them myself, not that hard.
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 10-08-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,416
Posted By belanga
EMC Armatige 1963 Great Lakes, Company 506

EMC Armatige 1963 Great Lakes, Company 506
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 10-05-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,608
Posted By belanga
SOS is a great meal but don't forget FOT, made...

SOS is a great meal but don't forget FOT, made with chipped beef.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-05-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,233
Posted By belanga
We purchased our 2004 Gulfstream Sun Voyager new....

We purchased our 2004 Gulfstream Sun Voyager new. After 3 years the base coat we though was paint was dyed Fiberglas. It was fading so bad that the MH looked bad. We were at the Gulfstream rally...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 10-05-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,185
Posted By belanga
Generator Repairs

My MH has a Generac generator and to fine someone to work on it is job. Two years ago I thought I would need to replace it because when it ran, it appeared the rear end of the coach was on fire. ...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-22-2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,943
Posted By belanga
Corpus Christi Campgrounds

Anyone know if the campgrounds in Corpus Christi are operating? If so any recommendation for a full hook up campground.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-03-2017, 12:31 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,224
Posted By belanga
Had the same issue you had in the West Virginia...

Had the same issue you had in the West Virginia mountains. I had new plugs and wires installed. I made sure they were the proper ones, not something that is off the shelf. They cleaned the MAP and...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-02-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,430
Posted By belanga
Traveled Hwy 101 from CA to Seattle last year and...

Traveled Hwy 101 from CA to Seattle last year and it is fine for a unit your size. We traveled in a 37 ft towing a GMC Canyon with no problems. If you travel thru the Red Woods just be mindful that...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 08-23-2017, 06:10 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 105,548
Posted By belanga
Bouncing around off the coast of Vietnam as part...

Bouncing around off the coast of Vietnam as part of Market Time Patrols on a DER.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-20-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,941
Posted By belanga
Handgun

A good site to check is www.handgunlaw.us (https://www.handgunlaw.us) is a good site to check where your permit is honored. Never try to enter Canada with a handgun because they may confiscate you...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 06-05-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,393
Posted By belanga
Not sure what the 05 Sun Voyager use for the...

Not sure what the 05 Sun Voyager use for the system but I have an 04 that the main slide would not come in very easy and it would move out when parked for a length of time. My hydraulic for the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-05-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By belanga
Once you pass Cheyenne be sure and have a full...

Once you pass Cheyenne be sure and have a full tank of fuel. There is nothing north of Cheyenne on I-25 or 85.
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 05-28-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,201
Posted By belanga
If it's like my sun voyager you turn it to the...

If it's like my sun voyager you turn it to the left and it I just the left outside mirror to turn it to the right it will adjust the right outside mirror . The toggle switch could be the mirror...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-05-2016, 08:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,166
Posted By belanga
We have a 36 ft MH with the 8.1 Workhorse gas...

We have a 36 ft MH with the 8.1 Workhorse gas engine. We have driven all over the west and have not had any issues with mountains or anything else. Not sure what engine you have but the Workhorse...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-03-2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,211
Posted By belanga
If I see a long steep grade coming I will turn it...

If I see a long steep grade coming I will turn it off to maintain the RPM's for the climb. As for long or steep down hills I will turn it off to use the engine for braking. This usually happens...
Forum: Northeast Region 08-29-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,220
Posted By belanga
Thanks for all the tips. We will stop in Albany...

Thanks for all the tips. We will stop in Albany NY for the Dutch Apple Cruise and visit the USS Slater. On to Burlington VT so my wife can ride the Segway and we do the Green Mountain RR. We will go...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 08-24-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,959
Posted By belanga
What year and model MH is it you have?

What year and model MH is it you have?
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 08-24-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,353
Posted By belanga
Nice to see there are other sailors in the Tin...

Nice to see there are other sailors in the Tin Can Navy. I also served on the USS Wilhoite DER 397 for a few months.
Never made much sense to be to get on a ship that sinks.
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 08-21-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,353
Posted By belanga
Nice to hear from another tin can sailor. It...

Nice to hear from another tin can sailor. It appears we are far and few.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-19-2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,245
Posted By belanga
Just made that trip end of March first part of...

Just made that trip end of March first part of April. Took US 101 all the way. It is a great drive and several places to stop and view the coast. We are in a 37' towing a GMC Canyon truck with no...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,305
Posted By belanga
Our coach came with Michelins so I replace them...

Our coach came with Michelins so I replace them with Michelins at 60,000 miles. I have been very happy with the tires, I also have Michelins on the tow vehicle. I replaced all 6 Aug. 2011 at a cost...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 08-16-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,069
Posted By belanga
Well I pulled my Generac out to get at the oil...

Well I pulled my Generac out to get at the oil cooler. Checked the clamps and they were the good kind, screw clamps. Did not see any excessive oil around it. It has been there for 12 years with...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 08-12-2016, 07:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,069
Posted By belanga
Did you remove the entire unit or just the...

Did you remove the entire unit or just the engine? I need to do the same on ours. Talked to Camping World and they want $2800.00 to remove and put back in, and that doesn't figure in the cost of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,064
Posted By belanga
We had Mikes Custom Painting Bremen, Indiana...

We had Mikes Custom Painting Bremen, Indiana repaint ours in 08. He done most of the painting for Gulfstream coaches at the time. They done a great job and it still looks like new for a 2004 coach.
Forum: Northeast Region 07-05-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,220
Posted By belanga
Thanks for the tips of places to see. That now...

Thanks for the tips of places to see. That now helps me plan my trip which looks like Ft. Ticonderoga, Conway Scenic RR, Boothbay Maine and up. It looks like the second week of September we will...
Forum: Northeast Region 07-04-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,220
Posted By belanga
We were going to hit Vermont first but that could...

We were going to hit Vermont first but that could change. We will do Bar Harbor and maybe get to NS to see the tidal change in the Bay of Fundy.
Forum: Northeast Region 07-04-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,220
Posted By belanga
Travel to Maine From Toledo

Looking to visit Vermont, NH, and Maine this fall. Will be traveling from Toledo Ohio. We are traveling in a 37 ft motorhome and towing and was wondering what could be a good route. We don't have...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 07-04-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,353
Posted By belanga
USS Chandler DD 717

Anyone service aboard 1966 - 1967?
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 06-28-2016, 07:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,366
Posted By belanga
I have call the factory and gave them the vin...

I have call the factory and gave them the vin number and they have let me know who the manufacturer was for some items in our coach. That gave me a starting point.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-17-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,817
Posted By belanga
I also have the Roadmaster spare tire mount at...

I also have the Roadmaster spare tire mount at the hitch with a mounted tire. Makes me feel better.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,925
Posted By belanga
2004 Gulfstream Sun Voyager, 8.1 Vortec,...

2004 Gulfstream Sun Voyager, 8.1 Vortec, purchased new in 04. Last trip of 7200 miles to west coast and back. Just turned 113,000 and expect it to run forever. Always service on time and use Mobil...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-05-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By belanga
Not sure where you are heading out west but some...

Not sure where you are heading out west but some good roads we just traveled on coming east from Denver. I-72 out of Champlain to Route 36 and great roads and mostly 4 lane with little traffic.
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 06-05-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,113
Posted By belanga
What model of Gulfstream?

What model of Gulfstream?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-05-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 763
Posted By belanga
We have a 2004 Gulfstream on a W22, 8.1 Vortec...

We have a 2004 Gulfstream on a W22, 8.1 Vortec with 113,000 miles on it and it is still running strong. If they can show maint. records that would be nice. If available and I was looking for a new...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-07-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,909
Posted By belanga
Been thru the Border Patrol checks with just...

Been thru the Border Patrol checks with just questions and move on. The California Fruit Police at the border were worse. Pulled us over, had me jack up the coach so they could go underneath, open...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-07-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,953
Posted By belanga
I put a stencil on the window next to the entry...

I put a stencil on the window next to the entry door with my first name and cell number to contact in case of emergency. With us parking and traveling around to see the sights I wanted a way that if...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 01-25-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,935
Posted By belanga
That is low mileage for a 2003 IMO, but if...

That is low mileage for a 2003 IMO, but if everything works. In those years Gulfstream we felt gave you a couch in the mid range as far as price and quality. We purchased ours new in 2004 after...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 01-24-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,935
Posted By belanga
Since it is the workhorse chassis I would assume...

Since it is the workhorse chassis I would assume that it is the 8.1 Vortec but not sure. We have a 2004 Sun Voyager 8368 and that is what ours is. You didn't post the mileage but still, there was a...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-19-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,686
Posted By belanga
With that low mileage what maint. history could...

With that low mileage what maint. history could there be? I have a 8.1 2004 with over 100,000 miles on it and it has been great. My concern would be with the low mileage is have all the recalls been...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-19-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 609
Posted By belanga
Cold Weather

We did not get out of the cold weather due to some medical issues this year. The weather here is in the 1 - 10 deg. weather range with chill factors at the -10 below. My concern is to get the MH...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-14-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By belanga
Good Sam

I have Good Sam Roadside Assistance that expires 3/25/2017. I get a notice that it is up for renewal or it expires 3/25/16. I make the phone call to check it out and their records show I am good...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 01-04-2016, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By belanga
Purchased our 2004 Gulfstream GASSER 8.1...

Purchased our 2004 Gulfstream GASSER 8.1 Workhorse new and now have 105,000 miles on it.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-03-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,917
Posted By belanga
You didn't say what your tow vehicle is? I tow a...

You didn't say what your tow vehicle is? I tow a GMC Canyon pick up with a reese hitch which I mount a Burr Engineering lift, it will handle the weight of a 4 wheel scooter. When I am towing the...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 12-31-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,434
Posted By belanga
Radio Replacement

I want to replace the radio in our Sun Voyager but am told that it is a Din 1.5 which are not made any longer. Need to be Din 1 or Din 2 now days. Has anyone found a Din 1.5 for replacement or did...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 12-31-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,385
Posted By belanga
I will not put the my side outs out unless the...

I will not put the my side outs out unless the jacks are down because of the weight of the slide outs. They will work much better with a level coach compared to jacks not down. If you put just one...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-31-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,375
Posted By belanga
Always check on Amazon for usually a good price...

Always check on Amazon for usually a good price since you are doing the job yourself.
Forum: Just Conversation 12-31-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By belanga
I use the Good Sam trip planner for one of the...

I use the Good Sam trip planner for one of the tools I need. It can show campgrounds on my route if I need. Also use the Passport America app to find the 50% off campgrounds on my route, if any. ...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-26-2015, 05:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 830
Posted By belanga
Good advice on watching the weather. Last winter...

Good advice on watching the weather. Last winter we were in the southwest hoping to go north in the Utah area but the weather did prevent us from making that journey. I use the weather app on the...
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