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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-13-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,882
Posted By Tom Lopez
Are you saying you bought an ARP system and your...

Are you saying you bought an ARP system and your problem was solved? Or did you replace the norcold with an Residential fridg?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2017, 06:30 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,954
Posted By Tom Lopez
I also got a check in the mail yesterday, $238....

I also got a check in the mail yesterday, $238. [emoji847] First of four.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-18-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,073
Posted By Tom Lopez
Clean your windshield really good and apply...

Clean your windshield really good and apply rain-x. I do this before each trip and then I "NEVER" use my wind shield wipers ever, even in sever down pours or just slightly raining. This prevents my...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-15-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,637
Posted By Tom Lopez
We have a 2004 Southwind 32V. Got it 2 years ago...

We have a 2004 Southwind 32V. Got it 2 years ago with about 33,000 miles. Just turned 40,000 and still going strong. Love it. Mine has the workhorse and Allison tranny and they work great together....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-28-2017, 04:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,136
Posted By Tom Lopez
Some months ago I asked the same questions. I got...

Some months ago I asked the same questions. I got several different responses along with several answers to why people chose either to have additional roadside assist. This year I chose to just have...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-03-2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,001
Posted By Tom Lopez
There are a many posts here on the forum on how...

There are a many posts here on the forum on how to repair the fogged windows yourself or/and also where you can take or have someone come to you and repair them. All the double pane windows in my...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-03-2017, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By Tom Lopez
inside steps

I have a blue chair. It came out of a 1992 Fleetwood
Coronado MH. Email me if you like. The chair is in excellent shape. If you google the 1992 Fleetwood Coronado and look at the blue ones you can...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-22-2017, 03:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,413
Posted By Tom Lopez
Are you paying for a subscription? [emoji848] see...

Are you paying for a subscription? [emoji848] see my previous posts also.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-22-2017, 03:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,413
Posted By Tom Lopez
Are you paying for a subscription and don't...

Are you paying for a subscription and don't remember? If not how, why, and who sends the magazines to you? Everything I see says it is a subscription that I must pay for. I believe that when I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-20-2017, 06:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,413
Posted By Tom Lopez
Are you still getting the magazine? We use to get...

Are you still getting the magazine? We use to get it but for some reason no longer receive. We have been GS Life Member since early 1990's and I think that is when we were receiving it. I'll have to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2017, 05:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,629
Posted By Tom Lopez
If your normal RV MH insurance plan offers a...

If your normal RV MH insurance plan offers a roadside assist plan why not just use it instead of purchasing an additional plan? I have Progressive and just use the plan offered within the regular...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-03-2017, 03:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,430
Posted By Tom Lopez
Side vent crank out windows

My bedroom window also is a vent window as well as the emergency exit. My center crank also did not work so since I removed the window because it was fogged I was able to repair the crank. Yes the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-31-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
American Coach: Roadside assist
Views: 1,019
Posted By Tom Lopez
No experience with Geico, I have Progressive with...

No experience with Geico, I have Progressive with roadside assist. That's my same question? I'm trying to understand why do or should you buy the roadside assist from another company if your RV ...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-28-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
American Coach: Roadside assist
Views: 1,019
Posted By Tom Lopez
If you have roadside assist on your Motorhome...

If you have roadside assist on your Motorhome insurance could you use it to fix toad flat? What about the car insurance on the toad if it has a roadside assist, wouldn't that cover a flat on the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-16-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,587
Posted By Tom Lopez
Ah, there is hope. I knew it, some smart folks...

Ah, there is hope. I knew it, some smart folks fixed a bad gasket. Great news for those of us waiting for our gaskets to need replacing. We will do the same and then norcold can keep their door....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-16-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,587
Posted By Tom Lopez
Replacement Refrigerator Gasket

I'm thinking that this is worth a try rather than $600 a door or buy a new fridg. I'm going to try it if I need new gaskets. I bookmarked site for future reference when needed.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2017, 08:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,839
Posted By Tom Lopez
My roadside assist is with Progressive Insurance...

My roadside assist is with Progressive Insurance since USAA no longer covers Motorhome. I read the policy and it looks to be the real deal. Those of you who also have Progressive Insurance what is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,839
Posted By Tom Lopez
Well I like this answer so I'm going to just rely...

Well I like this answer so I'm going to just rely on my RV policy as they did and forego additional rs policies. I hope I don't regret this decision. 😳
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,839
Posted By Tom Lopez
Seems they all say "qualified repair facility" ,...

Seems they all say "qualified repair facility" , the regular vehicle policy, coachnet, good Sam, etc. They get to decide and if you want a different location or repair facility you pay the difference...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-16-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,587
Posted By Tom Lopez
I will have to also check my norcold 1200 (2...

I will have to also check my norcold 1200 (2 door) gaskets this year once I get MH out of winter storage. I hope door gaskets are good. If not I will be trying to find a way to fabricate new gaskets....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2017, 06:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,839
Posted By Tom Lopez
RV Vehicle Insurance vs Roadside Assistance

RV and vehicle insurance policies have a towing and roadside assistance clause. They seem to provide towing to the nearest service center or will change your tire which is the same service that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-15-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 39,581
Posted By Tom Lopez
That is what I am now wondering. I have...

That is what I am now wondering. I have Progressive with roadside assist and it seems to cover mechanical and flat tire problems. Why would I need additional roadside coverage? Am I missing...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-08-2016, 06:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,720
Posted By Tom Lopez
Oh, forgot to mention that when putting air in...

Oh, forgot to mention that when putting air in that tire through that extension the air chuck has to be pressed hard and in just the right angle or air will not go in. The same for deflating. 😊
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-08-2016, 06:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,720
Posted By Tom Lopez
I have had the same problem with the inside rear...

I have had the same problem with the inside rear wheel valve stem extension. When I attach monitor to extension I get no puff of air and no reading on monitor. I just leave it on and once I drive...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-18-2016, 06:01 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,651
Posted By Tom Lopez
I use to go to those type of invitations and...

I use to go to those type of invitations and listen to the sales pitches all the time. Would go just to get the free stuff. Got lots but some of the free stuff was junk. Never bought anything, you...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-14-2016, 04:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,850
Posted By Tom Lopez
We have he same style coach. Did you have...

We have he same style coach. Did you have Blistiens before you changed to Koni's? Do you feel a lot or just a little improvement in the ride. My ride feels good on regular highways but a little...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-14-2016, 04:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,850
Posted By Tom Lopez
I have the same question. Anyone have an answer...

I have the same question. Anyone have an answer or done just the rubber replacement? Maybe better just to replace shocks since mine are the 2004 year Bilstens with 38,500 miles. Don't want to be...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-01-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,975
Posted By Tom Lopez
We travel light, 1/2 tank of water, full gas and...

We travel light, 1/2 tank of water, full gas and propane, no toad. Just the two of us and our daschund. Average is a constant 8 to 8.5 mpg.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-20-2016, 06:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By Tom Lopez
Mine is dark also. Should it be lite up? 🤔

Mine is dark also. Should it be lite up? 🤔
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 09-09-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,662
Posted By Tom Lopez
Easy to do. I think the hardest part for me was...

Easy to do. I think the hardest part for me was refilling the transmission with transynd through the dip stick tube. Must go slow during this procedure otherwise you make a mess. Don' t ask how I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-07-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,759
Posted By Tom Lopez
Thanks, good answers. Still trying to decide what...

Thanks, good answers. Still trying to decide what to do as to stay with 1200 or go residential and when to make change. We don't full time and only use RV a few times a year traveling throughout...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-06-2016, 07:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,462
Posted By Tom Lopez
Why did you feel the arp system was necessary...

Why did you feel the arp system was necessary since the helium will not burn?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-03-2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,679
Posted By Tom Lopez
Why do you need the arp system since you...

Why do you need the arp system since you installed the helium coils cooling system and there is nothing combust let? 🤔
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-20-2016, 07:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,838
Posted By Tom Lopez
Would like to get a complete set for my 2004...

Would like to get a complete set for my 2004 Southwind W20 chassis.
Lots of my friends were corpsman/chief's. Scuba instructor was a Navy Chief in 1977, Iwakuni, Japan.
Ah, the good ole days. 😃
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-20-2016, 06:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,838
Posted By Tom Lopez
Can we still get speed bleeders?

Can we still get speed bleeders?
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-17-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,083
Posted By Tom Lopez
F4, how many miles on your coach? How did your...

F4, how many miles on your coach? How did your old plugs look? I bought a set of the same plugs you got but still trying to decide whether to change them now or wait. Will gap at 45. In July I...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-11-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,438
Posted By Tom Lopez
I have the same MH as you. What spark plug gap...

I have the same MH as you. What spark plug gap did you get? Also what wires are you using? No problems with mine yet (38,500 miles now) but thinking of changing ? Thanks
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-05-2016, 05:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,667
Posted By Tom Lopez
Visit the tough top web site and view the videos...

Visit the tough top web site and view the videos showing installation. They are very easy to remove and instal.
https://toughtopawnings.com😊
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-04-2016, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,560
Posted By Tom Lopez
Replaced my two slide toppers earlier this year. ...

Replaced my two slide toppers earlier this year. I got superb service and toppers from them. They came faster than I was expecting and with the easy to follow instructions I was able to instal them...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,039
Posted By Tom Lopez
That's the way I monitor mine. So simple.

That's the way I monitor mine. So simple.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-05-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,144
Posted By Tom Lopez
What is Mobil Home Depot?

What is Mobil Home Depot?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-04-2016, 05:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,021
Posted By Tom Lopez
I purchased my RV in April 2015 and thought that...

I purchased my RV in April 2015 and thought that the Windows just needed cleaning. Wrong ! They were fogged. I read everything I could find on this forum about fogged Windows and decided to order...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-25-2015, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 738
Posted By Tom Lopez
I had mine done about 6 months ago. The black box...

I had mine done about 6 months ago. The black box was installed. I have washed the RV and been in lots of rain and have no problems with the box tripping. Everything good so far. :dance:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-07-2015, 06:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,084
Posted By Tom Lopez
These are the threads that I read and then was...

These are the threads that I read and then was able to do my windows. Previously did my drivers side, passenger side, and big slide out windows. Currently have the two small side slide out windows...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-07-2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,902
Posted By Tom Lopez
Why not just buy it from ultra RV products and be...

Why not just buy it from ultra RV products and be done. They look like they have the proper replacement and have free shipping.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-10-2015, 06:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,834
Posted By Tom Lopez
Tested my new batteries on a 1,000 mile plus trip...

Tested my new batteries on a 1,000 mile plus trip and all is well, no problems with charging system since install of new 6volt batteries.

I did notice that my scan guage II reflects the voltage...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-09-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,321
Posted By Tom Lopez
Well it appears that a couple of 6V batteries can...

Well it appears that a couple of 6V batteries can test good but actually be BAD. After testing everything everyone here suggested I finally gave up and just bought two new batteries and installed...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-09-2015, 06:09 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 41,307
Posted By Tom Lopez
Now I'm curious. How many have tried the fix and...

Now I'm curious. How many have tried the fix and have had the fix fail? I did all but four of mine myself and none have failed ? For more info on what I did see my previous posts in this thread. I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-07-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 41,307
Posted By Tom Lopez
Seems like a drastic method to save money on...

Seems like a drastic method to save money on repair. IMHO if you are happy with your mh I choose to fix it properly rather than to skimp on the proper repairs. If a repair becomes to much to invest...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-05-2015, 07:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,241
Posted By Tom Lopez
My date codes were inscribed into the black ridge...

My date codes were inscribed into the black ridge that went around the top of the battery. I had a couple of numbers like those that you show but they were not the date/ship codes.
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