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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-25-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By Ken Roberts
Contacting a Newbie

Around 5-6 P.M. today I ran into a new RVER at the Flying J at Exit 77, I-80 LaSalle-Peru, IL I think this was their first trip out with a used (new to them) motor home towing a car on what appeared...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-17-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,765
Posted By Ken Roberts
Thanks Tom we stayed at the suggested...

Thanks Tom we stayed at the suggested Sesquicentennial State Park. We had 50amp. water and access to the dump station on the way out. It is a very clean and quiet State Park wiyh many pull thrus....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-17-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,207
Posted By Ken Roberts
Cat320, It looks like everything you mentioned is...

Cat320, It looks like everything you mentioned is "rollable". I boughtf 8 foot PVC pipes in various diameters for all of my "rolled" stuff plus wsha brush handle, awning wand, etc. I hung some from...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-12-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,774
Posted By Ken Roberts
Reading all of these responses, causes me to...

Reading all of these responses, causes me to reflect on our grandson's recent graduation from Army basic training in Ft. Jackson, SC.

i too had seen the ads that say you make them strong and we...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-12-2011, 12:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,532
Posted By Ken Roberts
Sometimes we get poor service from a vendor as...

Sometimes we get poor service from a vendor as they are blatantly unqualified to do the particular job and are not smart enough to own up to it. I would much rather a guy tell me he can not do a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-11-2011, 11:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,091
Posted By Ken Roberts
I sold TST for about a year. I had looked at all...

I sold TST for about a year. I had looked at all other available brands and TST gave the customer the most TPMS for the buck. Did we have some problem systems. Yep, but more important was how Dan...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-30-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,969
Posted By Ken Roberts
I was lucky, that the basement compartment that...

I was lucky, that the basement compartment that would not unlock after several lube attemps as described above, happened to be a pass thtough. The 13 year old grandson and I unloaded it from the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-30-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,026
Posted By Ken Roberts
In a few months I will turn 73 so I guess I am...

In a few months I will turn 73 so I guess I am either already an old geezer or on the verge of being one. My best friend of 40 plus years,who is 8 years my senior and is definitely an OG, and I have...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-23-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,344
Posted By Ken Roberts
Do not take the over length issue lightly. I have...

Do not take the over length issue lightly. I have a 40' DP and for several years towed a 20' trailer with an extended hitch, and to me an extended hitch is an absolute necessity. I always thought...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-23-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,096
Posted By Ken Roberts
I believe this is called " The Peter Principle"...

I believe this is called " The Peter Principle" where an individual is promoted to the point of actually being beyond their level of competence. I too worked in the private sector where many times a...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-09-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,668
Posted By Ken Roberts
Not prying as to your travel intentions in York....

Not prying as to your travel intentions in York. However, if you have any Welsh blood you might want to check out 2 sister towns of Delta, PA and Cardiff, MD which are only a stones throw from York....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-09-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,467
Posted By Ken Roberts
Why not try RV Upgrades as they are also a...

Why not try RV Upgrades as they are also a sponsor of this forum. Myself, I have had several great experiences with them and if the person on the phone can't address a technical issue they will get...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-27-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By Ken Roberts
Thumbs up Duo-Therm Improved Visibility

Many months ago I read on this forum or one of the other RV oriented forums that you could easily and effectively improve the illuminationn and resultant visibility of a Duo-Therm thermostat. After...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-19-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,930
Posted By Ken Roberts
Bill, do you or any other IRV2 folks know the...

Bill, do you or any other IRV2 folks know the actual meaning of SPAM as made by Hormel, not the computer type??????????????

Ken
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-19-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,930
Posted By Ken Roberts
Thumbs up Two months ago took a great tour with 2 grand...

Two months ago took a great tour with 2 grand sons and their other grand father. We spent the day at the U.S. Air Force Boneyard in Tucson. We already are talking about a second go around nect...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-12-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,764
Posted By Ken Roberts
Ron, maybe you are not a believer of the old...

Ron, maybe you are not a believer of the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words as there have been literally dozens on sites such as this over the last 5 years or so. Personally, yes I...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-12-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,764
Posted By Ken Roberts
Robi. The business owner Ralph K------- was...

Robi. The business owner Ralph K------- was killed 3 weeks ago while wotking in the shop. Currently, there are ongoing discussions with the family as to the future of Fire Fight. Thus at this point...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 07-07-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,900
Posted By Ken Roberts
If we had known that grandkids were so much fun...

If we had known that grandkids were so much fun we would have had them first !!!!!!!!, Ken...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-07-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13,633
Views: 2,138,569
Posted By Ken Roberts
24-365---For the last couple of months there has...

24-365---For the last couple of months there has been an ad in the classified section of the monthly FMCA mag. that a guy. has locks available and even rebuilds old one. The second place I would try...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-06-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,765
Posted By Ken Roberts
Smile Campgrounds near Ft.Jackson, SC

Planning to attend grandson's graduation from boot camp towards the end of August. Any ideas, pro or con, on area Campgrounds? WE will want FHU for motor home and we tow a car. As usual thanks in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,043
Posted By Ken Roberts
Trying to Contact Newmar

The only phone # I have for Newmar is 800-731-8300 and for the life of me I can not seem to get through. I hit send and nothing, I mean nothing happens. I am using Verizon and all other outgoing...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-28-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,169
Posted By Ken Roberts
Wasn't this being down stuff the main reason they...

Wasn't this being down stuff the main reason they gave as to switching only a few months back? At 3 P.M. Eastern time I still can't get on. Oh well I will try later, Ken........
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-28-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,868
Posted By Ken Roberts
I think for many SD seems to be a better deal....

I think for many SD seems to be a better deal. One drawback would be, I sure would not want to be called for jury duty during the winter in SD, Ken.........
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-28-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,827
Posted By Ken Roberts
Sometimes a bad economy is a blessing in...

Sometimes a bad economy is a blessing in disguise. If you run a tight, top notch ship in good times you have a heads up in bad times. I would not consider Affinity to be a "tight ship" and certainly...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-07-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,252
Posted By Ken Roberts
Had a '99 Discovery with same ISB engine. Total...

Had a '99 Discovery with same ISB engine. Total washdown of CAC the thing that looks like a radiator, but it is not and it is what you see from the rear of the coach. Slobber tube mods can be done...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-07-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By Ken Roberts
Sorry, just saw your post. I have use East Valley...

Sorry, just saw your post. I have use East Valley RV Service on Apache Trail between Crismon and Signal Butte in Mesa. Actually they are only 100 yards past Crismon on the north side. I found them to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-19-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,281
Posted By Ken Roberts
Wayne, your point is well taken. I was not...

Wayne, your point is well taken. I was not intending to debate whether to use or not use a Gen-Turi. I was merely pointing out other aspects of the product to consider. The techs. that worked on your...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-19-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13,633
Views: 2,138,569
Posted By Ken Roberts
Donald, re your post #127. This appeared in my...

Donald, re your post #127. This appeared in my email inbox. Which of the posts is this addressed to? I was post #126 and your question does noy seem to apply to me. Is that correct? Thanks for any...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-19-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,764
Posted By Ken Roberts
Mike, the answer is not exactly. What I mean is...

Mike, the answer is not exactly. What I mean is there is no such alert device that came with the units themselves. Howevrer, there was a flyer in the shipping box stating that one might be available....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-18-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 13,633
Views: 2,138,569
Posted By Ken Roberts
Up until about 4 months ago we had thought about...

Up until about 4 months ago we had thought about trading up our '04 Dutch Star for something newer. Eventually, it dawned on us that this was going to cost a bundle to get upgraded features. Thus, we...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-17-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,764
Posted By Ken Roberts
My three unit system from Fire Fight arrived...

My three unit system from Fire Fight arrived today. I got the ones installed in the generator and outside of the refrigerator done today. I'll tackle the DP engine one tomorrow. It is a lot larger...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-17-2011, 11:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,281
Posted By Ken Roberts
To date all posters have been overwhelmingly...

To date all posters have been overwhelmingly positive in their Gen-Turi responses. Let's look at this after market product in a different light. Did you ever wonder why no gemerator manufacturer has...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-09-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By Ken Roberts
My 3 are on order and should be here in a day or...

My 3 are on order and should be here in a day or so. Putting one in the rear engine, the passenger side outside entrance to the refrigerator and the 3rd in the front generator compartment. Spent a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-04-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,504
Posted By Ken Roberts
One of the things I have always appreciated about...

One of the things I have always appreciated about the NJTP is that they keep their fuel competitive with the local communities. mSometimes the same price, sometimes lower; but, i have never seen it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-19-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,717
Posted By Ken Roberts
I had a '99 Discovery and I would vote for the...

I had a '99 Discovery and I would vote for the dirty CAC and radiator. When the ebgine is cold wash down the CAC witha garden hose anf give it plenty of Simple Green. Go have a cup of coffee and let...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-07-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,743
Posted By Ken Roberts
Faith, don't know about today; but, when we left...

Faith, don't know about today; but, when we left in '03 one of the downsides to insurance in MA was no one would insure on a replacement value basis which is what we wanted. You can get beat up...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-30-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,261
Posted By Ken Roberts
Question SMI Air Force One Braking

Given that SMI is the sponsor to this part of the forum, this seems to be the appropriate place to ask my question. Has anyone ever done a DIY installation of an Air Force One braking system? Would...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 01-26-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,460
Posted By Ken Roberts
You might try calling East Valley RV Specialist...

You might try calling East Valley RV Specialist at Crismon and Apache Trail. I have had other work done there twice before and have been satisfied with quality, cost and timing. Good luck, Ken.....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-01-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,756
Posted By Ken Roberts
You can not legislate, regulate or even insure...

You can not legislate, regulate or even insure against stupidity. These people are perfect examples of why the gene pool needs to periodically have a good dousing of bleach. Happy travels,...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-25-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,027
Posted By Ken Roberts
Jerry, the easiest fix in the world is to travel...

Jerry, the easiest fix in the world is to travel with the store button on. It will not hurt anything and may save you a change of underwear when you are cruising along an interstate. BTW, this tip...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-13-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,118
Posted By Ken Roberts
Kathy, My question is very basic; since the...

Kathy, My question is very basic; since the manifold gasket and the manifold itself are integral parts inside the engine why wasn't this entire thing covered by Cummins themselves. What was the...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region 06-06-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,066
Posted By Ken Roberts
If you get to the Scranton area Steamtown is a...

If you get to the Scranton area Steamtown is a great railroad museum and is the old roundhouse of the Erie Lackawanna RR. In the Scranton-Wilkes Barre area there is also a museum dedicated to coal...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-15-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,446
Posted By Ken Roberts
Clonetrooper, at least you confirmed that I am...

Clonetrooper, at least you confirmed that I am not totally senile.....yet. I remember once spilling coffee in, on, and completely around the cup holdewr on the driver's side. I thought I remember at...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-15-2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,446
Posted By Ken Roberts
Question Discovery Hot-Cold Cup Holders

We had a '99 Discovery, model 36-A which was one of the last models made without a slide. One of the featutre that my wife and I both totally enjoyed was the driver and passenger Hot-cold cup holders...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-13-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 89,428
Posted By Ken Roberts
Vegasdan' I have seen a lot of make overs; but,...

Vegasdan' I have seen a lot of make overs; but, yours takes the cake. It is totally a beautiful job. Have you thought about doing this as a second career? We are wintering in Phoenix and will be...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-13-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 89,428
Posted By Ken Roberts
Susie, every RV manufacturer uses carpeting for a...

Susie, every RV manufacturer uses carpeting for a couple of reasons: First it is cheap, cheap, cheap and so is the labor to install it. Most important you do not need to be a super genius to have a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-06-2010, 12:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,479
Posted By Ken Roberts
For the life of me I can not figure why all of...

For the life of me I can not figure why all of the manufacturers have not jumped on this like a dog on a bone. One less hole in the ceiling; no having to remember to crank down the bat wing; short...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-22-2009, 12:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,346
Posted By Ken Roberts
You know what ever appears in the news there are...

You know what ever appears in the news there are always 2 camps with opinions. Wasn't it just a few yeras ago that a Coca-Cola driver in uniform was fired because he was seen drinking a Pepsi? I may...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-18-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,548
Posted By Ken Roberts
Wayne, I am a distributor for TST and to hear...

Wayne, I am a distributor for TST and to hear this type of unsolicited comment is great. when I was initially looking at TPMS I wanted one that I could be happy with as a user and one that I would...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-15-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,178
Posted By Ken Roberts
A friend of my son's was a tech. at a major...

A friend of my son's was a tech. at a major dealer in New England. He and his family have recently relocated to FL and I do not know what dealer he is working for. Anyway , eh once said to me " here...
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