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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-21-2016, 01:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,173
Posted By Wryly Blithe
I don't. Everything stays pretty secure in the...

I don't. Everything stays pretty secure in the hooks. The shelves like some of the other respondents posted pictures of would be very secure, I would think.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,878
Posted By Wryly Blithe
One problem with relying on your GPS for height...

One problem with relying on your GPS for height restriction warnings is that they often don't warn you about arched tunnels.

There is a tunnel on hwy 50 outside of Lake Tahoe that's marked as 18'...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,173
Posted By Wryly Blithe
I have an almost identical space on the side of...

I have an almost identical space on the side of my rig, including the peg-board backer, and I use it for my tool bay. Everything hangs off hooks and or baskets, etc. and it makes it REALLY handy to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
For how I use house batteries, cheaper brands...

For how I use house batteries, cheaper brands makes more sense for now. If I only get half the lifespan out of them compared to T105's, that's fine with me... they cost half as much so we're even....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
That's an excellent point. It's been extremely...

That's an excellent point. It's been extremely hot this summer, even for Vegas, and she's been just sitting there bakin' in it the whole time. I doubt the heat was the cause, but I wouldn't be at all...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 10:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Yeah, it was locked, but ya know... those keys...

Yeah, it was locked, but ya know... those keys are everywhere. Still, pretty sure those were my T105's... I'd recognize those terminals anywhere :)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Unless your plugged in and using your inverter,...

Unless your plugged in and using your inverter, your house batteries ALWAYS power the coach...

I don't understand... do you mean plugged into shore power? If so, why would I be plugged in AND...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Thank you!

I want to thank everyone who contributed to my post. Even though it's pretty well confirmed that I'm a lazy moron, at least I know it probably wasn't because of a bigger, more expensive problem.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 11:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Yeah, I'm starting to get the picture that I...

Yeah, I'm starting to get the picture that I really pooched this one... no one to blame by my own neglect.

I believe the settings are correct, but I'll have my tech look at it just to be sure. The...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Well, at least now I know what to call it :) ...

Well, at least now I know what to call it :) Thanks for confirming, it helps set my mind at ease!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Yeah, I like those. Heard of 'em before but never...

Yeah, I like those. Heard of 'em before but never got around to them... obviously :)

Thanks!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 08:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
I rarely if ever turned the inverter on at all,...

I rarely if ever turned the inverter on at all, let alone leave it on.

It happened to my chassis batteries last year - one bad cell fried both batts, so yeah... you're right. We could smell that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Hey, I picked up new batteries from a local...

Hey, I picked up new batteries from a local Battery Plus store that were a little higher, not much on the (AH), and fit perfectly.

I took the opportunity to add two more batteries to my six...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 12:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
QUOTE=Dtwallace;3213772]I'm with you on that...

QUOTE=Dtwallace;3213772]I'm with you on that conclusion, I've had the same thing happen and I know it was caused by me not checking the batteries at least every six months for electrolyte levels. I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2016, 11:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
So are mine: Two pair, wired in series / parallel.

So are mine: Two pair, wired in series / parallel.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
I really appreciate everyone's replies, thank you...

I really appreciate everyone's replies, thank you :bow:

I've been going over it and over it in my head,and it doesn't make sense that just draining the batteries by leaving something on would...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
We do boondock, extensively, just not off the...

We do boondock, extensively, just not off the batteries. But you raise a good point... I could just put two 6v's in there instead of replacing all four. The only thing we ever use the batts for is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Nope, no charger. No 110v, no solar, no nothing.

Nope, no charger. No 110v, no solar, no nothing.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2016, 10:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Nope, no charger of any kind. The batts were...

Nope, no charger of any kind. The batts were completely disconnected via the Store switch.

The freezer is a 12v/120v unit, powered by either, and I almost never use the inverter in our rig and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2016, 08:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,517
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Cooked batteries... IN STORAGE?!?

Went to pick up our rig today to bring her home for a tire appointment early in the morning. Open the rig, flip on the house battery switch and... nothing - not even enough juice left to light the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-02-2016, 05:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,047
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Um... well... I certainly can't argue the fact...

Um... well... I certainly can't argue the fact that 30 years of drinking distilled water sounds like it has been working for you, but anyone else considering doing so should carefully consider the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-30-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,388
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Major, but the issues were anticipated and...

Major, but the issues were anticipated and negotiated out of the price so we're pretty close to even.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-30-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,086
Posted By Wryly Blithe
You mentioned you've "been virtual shopping for a...

You mentioned you've "been virtual shopping for a month." I did over a year's worth of research before I started shopping, virtually or otherwise. I had never even stepped foot inside an RV before we...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-26-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 520
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Problem with Slide Power Locks

The power locks on the kitchen slide were not operating properly, but it was an easy enough fix - I just adjusted the proximity switch screw so that it made contact with the sensor magnet and the...
Forum: Cummins Engines 07-24-2016, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,951
Posted By Wryly Blithe
My ISL also calls for 20,000-mile oil and filter...

My ISL also calls for 20,000-mile oil and filter intervals OR 12 months, whichever comes first. I average 15k a year so I do annual oil and filter changes... it'd probably take me and extra 4-6...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-24-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Thanks so much! Yeah, I know what you mean,...

Thanks so much! Yeah, I know what you mean, believe me. It's different, that's for sure. The only samples I could find of vertical applications of mosaic glass were as accents - I couldn't find any...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-24-2016, 12:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By Wryly Blithe
If I remember the floor plan for your rig, the...

If I remember the floor plan for your rig, the side panels of the shower are right up against a sink on one side and the bedroom dividing wall on the other, right? I was just wondering because all...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-23-2016, 05:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Yes, we considered it. In fact, I've engineered...

Yes, we considered it. In fact, I've engineered it so that we can still add glass later on if we choose... it'd sit right on top of the curb and go all the way to the ceiling. We'd likely put the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2016, 09:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By Wryly Blithe
It's a relatively straightforward job for any...

It's a relatively straightforward job for any DIY-er... there weren't any real tricks to it or anything. I ran into a bit of a headache when I was trying to figure out how to lower the existing...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Thanks! I was a carpenter in my 20's, switched...

Thanks! I was a carpenter in my 20's, switched over to cabinet maker in my 30's and 40's but I retired from "real" work when I was 46 so it's been a while :)

It took about 70 hours to complete,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Thanks! Yeah, it was cramped and my knees and...

Thanks! Yeah, it was cramped and my knees and back aren't what they used to be :)

As soon as I can talk my wife into it, I'm removing the couch and replacing it with two recliners... haven't...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2016, 12:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By Wryly Blithe
New Shower Remodel

I just posted a blog with pictures showing our recently completed shower remodel... just thought some of you might get a kick out of it :cool:
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-21-2016, 11:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,800
Posted By Wryly Blithe
22.6 cf Electrolux French Door, IQ Touch...

22.6 cf Electrolux French Door, IQ Touch Controls, ice/water in door, second icemaker in bottom freezer. Wouldn't trade it for anything, and yes... we boondock with it all the time :)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-10-2016, 12:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,490
Posted By Wryly Blithe
It almost looks like a cartoon RV... all boxy :)...

It almost looks like a cartoon RV... all boxy :) But you're right, it looks like it's straight off the showroom floor. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-08-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,048
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Yeah, it's tough to know until it's too late...

Yeah, it's tough to know until it's too late sometimes. Looking back on it, I was really trying to warn just those buyers who walk into a showroom and get all blingy-eyed with the bells and whistles...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-08-2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,048
Posted By Wryly Blithe
I wasn't at all offended; I was engaging in a...

I wasn't at all offended; I was engaging in a debate with someone who disagreed with me, and I was grateful for the opportunity! It's not often we get the chance for intelligent discussion and I was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-08-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,048
Posted By Wryly Blithe
I don't disagree with you that choosing a quality...

I don't disagree with you that choosing a quality manufacturer is a huge priority, and I never meant to suggest someone should buy an inferior model just because they like the floorplan.

While I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-08-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,048
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Sorry, but after a year's worth of research I...

Sorry, but after a year's worth of research I didn't need "a few week long trips" to figure out that I'd bought the right coach; I'd bought the right coach because I'd done all the research. Some...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-07-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,759
Posted By Wryly Blithe
A lot of parks may post the 10-year rule, but...

A lot of parks may post the 10-year rule, but it's really just an excuse they can use to keep out the real junkers... they're not going to refuse good money on a well maintained rig staying in their...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-07-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,048
Posted By Wryly Blithe
First, the #1 important thing to consider when...

First, the #1 important thing to consider when choosing a coach to buy is floorplan. You won't care what the chassis is if you don't love living in it for an extended period of time.

Secondly, it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-05-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Cool, thanks for helping to confirm. I'm gonna...

Cool, thanks for helping to confirm. I'm gonna have them start there and see what happens.

Everyone, I really appreciate all the help... THANK YOU! :bow:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-05-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By Wryly Blithe
So far as I can tell the compressor is running...

So far as I can tell the compressor is running normally. I say "so far as I can tell" because I haven't stood behind the running engine and monitored it closely enough to be definitive, but in normal...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Well, that's similar enough that it might lead to...

Well, that's similar enough that it might lead to a clue. You dumped the bag when starting up; I had already dumped them when I parked it. Still, could be something there. Thanks!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By Wryly Blithe
This is the kind of info I was looking for, thank...

This is the kind of info I was looking for, thank you! At least it's one possibility I can tell my mechanic to look for :thumb:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Sorry, yeah... I knew the gauges weren't reading...

Sorry, yeah... I knew the gauges weren't reading the bags themselves, I only mentioned it because 1) I assumed someone would eventually ask, and 2) the rear gauge dropped during my kick-start...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2016, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Front Air Bags - Leaking Maybe?

Whenever we park the rig without dumping the bags, the fronts are down within 2-3 hours or so... the rears never deflate unless I push the button. This has always been the case and I've never really...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-30-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,489
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Amusing anecdote: I pulled into a Pilot...

Amusing anecdote:

I pulled into a Pilot station after a long downhill decent and a car that had been following us pulled in behind me. He was very nice and wanted to warn me that if I kept riding...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-27-2016, 03:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,821
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Demolishing crappy old fiberglass shower and...

Demolishing crappy old fiberglass shower and prepping for a new tile shower. Finally nailed down the design and made friends with a local Schluter supplier, so full speed ahead :)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-17-2016, 02:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,753
Posted By Wryly Blithe
I read it in your blog a few months back and I'm...

I read it in your blog a few months back and I'm starting with my steers next month. I'll keep one of the old ones for a non-mounted spare and... I dunno... roll the other down a sand dune I guess :)...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-16-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,696
Posted By Wryly Blithe
Driving a 42' rig + tow'd = 62', so I do like to...

Driving a 42' rig + tow'd = 62', so I do like to look ahead on the route we're planning to take just to make sure we can get there and back. I use Mountain Directory, Low Clearances Database, Google...
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