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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-27-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 143
Posted By johninsd
I use the High Pointe microwave as a convection...

I use the High Pointe microwave as a convection oven fairly often. Leave the glass turntable in place on the plastic ring. So far so good. The manual says to put the raised metal rack on the glass...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-07-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,934
Posted By johninsd
I prefer to use a piece of chain to gauge the...

I prefer to use a piece of chain to gauge the weather. Hang about 2 feet of chain from a hook, then just observe. If the chain is dry and vertical it's not raining and not windy. If you burn your...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-05-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By johninsd
This thread discusses some ways to add a toad...

This thread discusses some ways to add a toad brake indicator in the coach -
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f85/help-needed-how-to-send-brake-signal-to-coach-423293.html
I used a cheap remote relay...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,612
Posted By johninsd
Congrats - enjoy! I made the same choice...

Congrats - enjoy!


I made the same choice for the same reason - but it was 9 years ago - Ford would have won but it had no leg room (I'm 6'3" with 36" inseam) - got the 2016 Navion and now 85,000...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-21-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By johninsd
I had packrats chew up wiring in the engine space...

I had packrats chew up wiring in the engine space a few years ago but not in the living space. Comprehensive insurance paid for the damage, about $3200 IIRC. If you have comprehensive coverage it...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-15-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,138
Posted By johninsd
All you need is a generic remote relay - plenty...

All you need is a generic remote relay - plenty available on Amazon and Ebay - an LED and a box. That should be enough info for the DIY types.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-15-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,138
Posted By johninsd
Or if you're a bit handy you can do the same...

Or if you're a bit handy you can do the same thing for $20 or so worth of parts and an hour or two of your time - take a look at this thread -...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-11-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,337
Posted By johninsd
Tymate

I've been using the Tymate 6 sensor kit, bought from Amazon, for about two years now. Much less expensive than most of them. My only gripe is that it cannot display pressures until the RV is driven a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-05-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,560
Posted By johninsd
Maybe the "lack of maintenance" was failing to...

Maybe the "lack of maintenance" was failing to fix the holes before it rained. How long were the holes there and undiscovered? I don't inspect my roof every time I brush a tree branch - guess I'd...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-10-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 309
Posted By johninsd
Ready Stop problem

I have the NSA Ready Stop breakaway on my Jeep. On a recent trip after towing to my destination and unhooking the Jeep as usual I felt that the Jeep needed more throttle than normal to maintain...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-09-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,164
Posted By johninsd
I envy you guys with 12 cents per kwh electric...

I envy you guys with 12 cents per kwh electric rates - here in San Diego rates vary between 45 and 57 cents per kwh depending on total usage - above a certain "baseline" the rate skyrockets. I have...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-07-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,295
Posted By johninsd
Wonder if Freeze Off spay would work - hit the...

Wonder if Freeze Off spay would work - hit the metal part with the Freeze Off or a similar quick freeze product and maybe the sudden shrinkage would pop it off the glass -
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-02-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,643
Posted By johninsd
I've been pleased with this one from Fancher's...

I've been pleased with this one from Fancher's upholstery - https://fanchers.com/store/ols/products/2007-and-up-sprinter-basic-sun-shade-windshield-cover
Forum: Motorcycles, Bikes & Buggys 09-24-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,881
Posted By johninsd
Zizzo's website says they will have electric...

Zizzo's website says they will have electric conversion kits available "soon" - might be better to hang onto them and convert them - of course they don't define"soon" -
I have converted three bikes...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 08-28-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,067
Posted By johninsd
I had packrat nests - they ate enough of the...

I had packrat nests - they ate enough of the wiring that the whole engine wiring harness had to be replaced - about a $3k job but my comprehensive insurance covered it. Since then I've parked with...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 08-16-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,275
Posted By johninsd
I had the sleeper sofa in my 2016 Itasca Navion...

I had the sleeper sofa in my 2016 Itasca Navion but eventually changed it out for a double recliner from Lambright. As rarely as we have overnight guests it made sense for us - if we have guests who...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-14-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 436
Posted By johninsd
My 2004 Rubicon 2 door weighed 3800 pounds when I...

My 2004 Rubicon 2 door weighed 3800 pounds when I bought it 11 years ago. Might be a few hundred pounds heavier now with the addition of a receiver hitch and a hardtop. But it still tows very easily...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-13-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 858
Posted By johninsd
I use a cup holder mounted phone mount. Has an...

I use a cup holder mounted phone mount. Has an expanding base that locks it tightly into the cup holder. This is the one I use - works great -...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-09-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,345
Posted By johninsd
I bought the Alcoa wheels about 15 months ago as...

I bought the Alcoa wheels about 15 months ago as I wanted to add a TPMS and could not find metal valve stems for the MB steel wheels with which I felt comfortable. The Alcoas came with Borg dually...
Forum: Going Green 06-30-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,666
Posted By johninsd
If you can do the install the price can be quite...

If you can do the install the price can be quite reasonable. When I investigated a few years ago I determined that the installation is by far the biggest cost, with some installers apparently...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-21-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,142
Posted By johninsd
I heard it slightly differently from a plumber...

I heard it slightly differently from a plumber friend - "Hot on the left, cold on the right, poop don't run uphill, never bite your fingernails"
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-18-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 22,188
Posted By johninsd
People who think they know everything are a...

People who think they know everything are a constant source of irritation to those of who actually do know everything...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-11-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,741
Posted By johninsd
Another vote for the Readybrake

I have the Ready Brute Elite towbar from NSA which combines the towbar and surge brake into one unit. Also have the NSA Readystop breakaway unit. Before the Elite I had a rigid towbar and a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-10-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 623
Posted By johninsd
I've been using the Borg dually valves for a few...

I've been using the Borg dually valves for a few years now. No problems at all and with a TPMS keeping me informed about tire pressures I've only had to add air to the tires about twice a year -...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-04-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 611
Posted By johninsd
I have a Currie Tow Bar mounting kit and an NSA...

I have a Currie Tow Bar mounting kit and an NSA RV products Ready Brute Elite towbar and an NSA Readystop breakaway kit, towing a 2004 Wrangler. Been using this setup for about 10 years now - no...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-12-2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,856
Posted By johninsd
Second the bidet and tank suggestions

I second the suggestions of installing a bidet and using the fresh water tank instead of the hose connection. Been doing it this way for years. As my holding tanks are 36 gallons each and the fresh...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,154
Posted By johninsd
Heed the words of George C. Scott in "The New Centurions"

These threads always remind of the advice given by the George C. Scott character in the movie "The New Centurions" when his younger partner get upset about something - he tells him "There's always...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 03-20-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,736
Posted By johninsd
I have a 2016 Navion G on a 2015 chassis and a...

I have a 2016 Navion G on a 2015 chassis and a DEF gauge is available with my Scangauge with the proper X-code programmed in. Don't recall the details of the X-code but it should be on the Scangauge...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-17-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,675
Posted By johninsd
Happens sometimes - once at Denali after Labor...

Happens sometimes - once at Denali after Labor Day, cg virtually empty, a truck and fifth wheel pull in and set up right next to my tent (motorcycle trip that time) and proceed to fire up a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-16-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,425
Posted By johninsd
I carry mine on a hitch mounted rack on the...

I carry mine on a hitch mounted rack on the motorhome, attached to the top receiver of a dual hitch receiver (Roadmaster 077-4) - then I attach the towbar to the lower receiver on the Roadmaster and...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-15-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,700
Posted By johninsd
I'm pretty sure you won't find anything that...

I'm pretty sure you won't find anything that cheap in the Bay area - more like $800 per square foot - and up from there. Even here in San Diego it's around $600 and up.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-14-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,056
Posted By johninsd
I use the Ready Brute Elite towbar with built in...

I use the Ready Brute Elite towbar with built in surge brake, as well as the NSA breakaway system. I think most people here who tow Jeeps use some sort of toad brake.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-06-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,925
Posted By johninsd
When I am alone I use an "iBall" camera meant for...

When I am alone I use an "iBall" camera meant for aligning a trailer ball. It has a small camera and a small receiver/display that plugs into a 12 volt power outlet. Just set the camera on the ground...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-05-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,723
Posted By johninsd
Another vote for sous vide

I've been using sous vide at home for several years and love it. I do have a sous vide circulator in the RV and use it sometimes if we are camped for more than one day. But I mostly use it at home -...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 02-25-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 397
Views: 23,928
Posted By johninsd
Cost of electricity

The only mentions of retail cost of electricity per kwh say $0.10 and $0.17. Here in San Diego the average retail cost is at least $0.40 and is slated to continue rising, some projections say to as...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-22-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,184
Posted By johninsd
I sometimes carry our two recumbents on a hitch...

I sometimes carry our two recumbents on a hitch rack on my Jeep Wrangler toad. About 90 pounds total (I remove the batteries and carry them in the RV). Never had a problem but I do run some extra...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-08-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,240
Posted By johninsd
I use a "Roadmaster 077-4 Dual Hitch Receiver...

I use a "Roadmaster 077-4 Dual Hitch Receiver with 2 Inch and 4 Inch Offsets" with the 4 inch offset receiver down. The upper receiver is sometimes used for a bike rack, sometimes for a cargo basket,...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-20-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,949
Posted By johninsd
You can recycle HDPE at home into raw material...

You can recycle HDPE at home into raw material for various hobbies - see https://www.instructables.com/How-To-Recycle-HDPE-Plastic-The-Easy-Way/

If you have a lathe this might make for some...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-20-2022, 11:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,428
Posted By johninsd
The history of all this is interesting to me but...

The history of all this is interesting to me but then I'm an engineer so of course it is. The first national standard was the Whitworth system, came about in England in the mid 1800s. All this...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-11-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 15,924
Posted By johninsd
I find the commercials much less annoying than...

I find the commercials much less annoying than the news...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-11-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,437
Posted By johninsd
I got skins from Bauer for a Flexsteel sleeper...

I got skins from Bauer for a Flexsteel sleeper sofa that had the flaking problem (2016 Itasca Navion G). The skins look great, cost was about $1100.00. The driver and passenger seats are also flaking...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-01-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 768
Posted By johninsd
Offer what you're willing to pay - if the seller...

Offer what you're willing to pay - if the seller says "No" go look for another one - but leave your phone number in case he has a change of heart -
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-19-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,117
Posted By johninsd
Linux

Linux
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-17-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,429
Posted By johninsd
From comments on Jeep forums I would be hesitant...

From comments on Jeep forums I would be hesitant to buy a 2005 or 2006 with the 6 speed manual- they are said to be less robust than the previous 5 speed. I have the 5 speed in my '04 and am quite...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 11-16-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,009
Posted By johninsd
I went to the ARCO at 8820 Clairemont Mesa Blvd....

I went to the ARCO at 8820 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. 92123 yesterday and filled up with diesel there. Still no "Biomass" or "Biodiesel" stickers on the pumps so in theory that means they are still...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-04-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,783
Posted By johninsd
Sad to say you'd probably have more than a few...

Sad to say you'd probably have more than a few takers if you actually offered a deal like this - especially if you paid the car salesmen a commission to make the sale. Rule of thumb to determine...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-03-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,350
Posted By johninsd
I have the Tymate with 6 sensors on my Navion -...

I have the Tymate with 6 sensors on my Navion - works fine but I did have to install the booster that came with it to get reliable readings fro the rear tires. Cost was about $140 from Amazon.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-02-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,916
Posted By johninsd
I have a 2016 Itasca Navion on the Sprinter 3500...

I have a 2016 Itasca Navion on the Sprinter 3500 chassis (2015 chassis model year) and have been quite pleased with it for almost 80,000 miles now. I test drove a few Fords with the V10 and the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-19-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,289
Posted By johninsd
RV manufacturers and dealers are not in the...

RV manufacturers and dealers are not in the business of making and selling RVs, they are in the business of making money. If prices are too high sales will slow. If prices are too low they will go...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-16-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,802
Posted By johninsd
A lot of posts talk about keeping rodents out of...

A lot of posts talk about keeping rodents out of the house part of the coach but they also like to get into the engine space where they can do serious damage to the wiring etc. as they chew. I had...
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