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Posted By Mikeeg

BIG $$$$$$$$

That is a $8K transmission in there at 38K miles. I think there had to be something internally wrong inside that case from the start. To go from driving a 4k mile trip and know problems what so ever...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum

10-20-2022, 06:38 AM

Replies: 9

Views: 1,534

Posted By Mikeeg

we are under by 5-6 hundred lb.

we are under by 5-6 hundred lb.

Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum

10-20-2022, 04:37 AM

Replies: 9

Views: 1,534

Posted By Mikeeg

Sprinter Transmission shot there told

[QUOTE=Mikeeg;6338027]My daughters has a 2013 sprinter Navion and were having a great vacation three weeks out , but then starting to heading home to NJ while in Knoxville they stop for a meal came...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum

10-19-2022, 09:33 AM

Replies: 9

Views: 1,534

Posted By Mikeeg

Transmission replacement Sprinter

My daughters has a 2013 sprinter Navion and were having a great vacation three weeks out , but then starting to heading home to NJ while in Knoxville they stop for a meal came out and had know...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-09-2015, 07:41 PM

Replies: 5

2001 Dutchstar Gone

Views: 835

Posted By Mikeeg

Had a lot of great time on the road and saw a lot...

Had a lot of great time on the road and saw a lot landscapes and beaches we would never of got to without the coach. Great time and lots of fun.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-09-2015, 06:12 PM

Replies: 5

2001 Dutchstar Gone

Views: 835

Posted By Mikeeg

2001 Dutchstar Gone

Sold my 2001 Dutchstar today sad to see it go but two new knees plus bad back just couldn't do it with my handicaped daughter in her wheelchair. It just was no fun anymore and was wearing on wife...

10-02-2013, 08:19 AM

Replies: 7

New York Parks with Water Sites

Views: 868

Posted By Mikeeg

Try Cumberland Bay on Lake Champlain we where...

Try Cumberland Bay on Lake Champlain we where there a few weeks ago and had site #41 there is 30 amp. electric and has a water fill on site great on water site. Also water sites at Ausable Point Coe...

10-01-2013, 08:07 AM

Replies: 1

ny fall foliage camping

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Posted By Mikeeg

We just returned from 1000 Islands where we stay...

We just returned from 1000 Islands where we stay in loop F at Wellsley Island State Park , it is great. I belive it will be open all year if there information is right. The loop f area has water and...

09-27-2013, 05:38 PM

Replies: 77

Who waves

Views: 7,982

Posted By Mikeeg

Try traveling across New York State on Rt 11 it...

Try traveling across New York State on Rt 11 it will let you take a hand of the wheel since it is a nice relaxing ride at 55 MPH. When your up there stay a few nights in some of New York State Parks...

09-27-2013, 05:16 PM

Replies: 77

Who waves

Views: 7,982

Posted By Mikeeg

I always try to give a wave and feel slighted if...

I always try to give a wave and feel slighted if no wave in return. It just feel like it is in respect to another RV'er the thing to do.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-17-2013, 06:09 PM

Replies: 4

2001 Dutch Star Wipers

Views: 1,218

Posted By Mikeeg

Wiring is up pretty high I don't think that is...

Wiring is up pretty high I don't think that is the problem it just seems to be a weak system not having the power to push those big wipers over that big windshield. They have a delay as they change...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-17-2013, 03:50 PM

Replies: 4

2001 Dutch Star Wipers

Views: 1,218

Posted By Mikeeg

2001 Dutch Star Wipers

I have had the motor replaced and the wipers are working but not sure if there fine. I had a problem 2 yrs. ago while traveling home from western Pa. they where dragging and stopping then would start...

09-04-2013, 08:33 AM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

Thank You Datrbone8!!!

Thank You Datrbone8!!!

09-04-2013, 07:46 AM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

I'am sure that after all this debate that if I...

I'am sure that after all this debate that if I want to camp in most State and Federal Parks I will have to deal with RA and since I find State and Federal Campgounds to be the closest thing to...

09-03-2013, 07:15 PM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

I said I have no problem if New York State was...

I said I have no problem if New York State was charging $31.00 for the site and using and internal reservation system. The reservation fee I believe is going to RA for the use of there system. The...

09-03-2013, 05:06 PM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

I don't have a problem if the State of New York...

I don't have a problem if the State of New York was pocketing the $9.00 increase in site fees but there is a problem with RA pocketing somewhere around 40% of first nights fee for the service of...

09-02-2013, 06:25 PM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

If we just think about this, RA runs a...

If we just think about this, RA runs a reservation system and gets $9.00 for a one night reservation fee at a NY State Park with a campground and the State of New York gets $22.00 for that site and...

09-02-2013, 05:39 PM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

Well stated TXiceman!!

Well stated TXiceman!!

09-02-2013, 01:09 PM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

I don't think parks and campgrounds, golf courses...

I don't think parks and campgrounds, golf courses and other State and Federal facilities make a big profits but I do think a % of tax dollars are going to support them along with the fees they...

09-02-2013, 11:05 AM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

Camping fees are fine just don't charge 40% or...

Camping fees are fine just don't charge 40% or better to give me as a tax payer the right to reserve our own land.

09-02-2013, 10:41 AM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

I have never cancelled a reservation thru RA but...

I have never cancelled a reservation thru RA but everyone has a problem at some time. I just think charging $9.00 fee to allow me to reserve is a lot off the wall . A service fee to pay for a nights...

09-02-2013, 10:20 AM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

I have no problem with the cancellation fee Of...

I have no problem with the cancellation fee Of first night and even the $9.00 fee to cancel but the $9.00 to make a reservation that's a little to much. When was the last time you paid to reserve a...

09-02-2013, 09:55 AM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

We will be going north Tuesday and just plan on...

We will be going north Tuesday and just plan on winging it Lake George ,Lake Champlain then down the St. Lawrence to Clayton and home down Rt 81. With the holiday over and leafs not turned yet I...

09-02-2013, 08:30 AM

Replies: 52

Views: 3,776

Posted By Mikeeg

Reserve America and Reservations

I have not booked thru Reserve America since last fall and did not today as I guess they have changed there canc. fees. I was surprised to read there canc.policy or change your reservation and LOSE...

08-29-2013, 08:53 AM

Replies: 3

New Jersey to lake Champlain to Clayton

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Posted By Mikeeg

Flat is a good word , last yr. tried traveling a...

Flat is a good word , last yr. tried traveling a long Lake George north to Lake Champlain we where detoured over Tongue Mt. because storm damage and that was not that much fun ups where a climb but...

08-26-2013, 08:20 PM

Replies: 3

New Jersey to lake Champlain to Clayton

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Posted By Mikeeg

New Jersey to lake Champlain to Clayton

Last fall we traveled North from New Jersey up the Northway ( Rt 87) to the Canadian border then over Lake Champlain and down thru Vermont. We had a great time with nice Mt. Views traveling Rt 7,...

08-26-2013, 06:54 AM

Replies: 3

Heading to Shelburne, VT

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Posted By Mikeeg

We have stayed in the campground just across the...

We have stayed in the campground just across the road from the Farms not fancy but will do.The sites are small and bring xtra cable wire you will need it.

05-17-2013, 05:50 PM

Replies: 3

Topsail Hill, Sandestin, FL

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Posted By Mikeeg

Cost is up since it was purchased from private...

Cost is up since it was purchased from private owners. They don't make many SP like this. Beaches are great and nice walk to beach or they run a shuttle if you need it. Full hook up with cable I...

05-10-2013, 05:55 PM

Replies: 16

This is frustrating

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Posted By Mikeeg

If you call Newmar with the Vin# they will be...

If you call Newmar with the Vin# they will be able to give you a run down on the build. I have a 2001 34' Dutch Star 3368 with a GVW of 20500 lb. Ford. My DS has all the information on a charts...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

12-24-2012, 07:50 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,363

Posted By Mikeeg

I have played with this power problem for a few...

I have played with this power problem for a few days on and off and here is where I'am . Inverter is putting out power to outlets on passanger floor and outlets in upper cabinets which will light up...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

12-22-2012, 08:55 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,363

Posted By Mikeeg

Just went out to check a little more still not...

Just went out to check a little more still not finding any power but though just a chance to check house battery leads and water, one lead lose enough for the contact to move so I tightend. Went to...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

12-21-2012, 12:03 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,363

Posted By Mikeeg

I pulled GFI,s and there is no power coming into...

I pulled GFI,s and there is no power coming into them at the wire but I due have power in outlets on each side of GFI,s.This is with giny or shore power!! My question is if there can be outlets...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

12-21-2012, 07:25 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,363

Posted By Mikeeg

007 I was plugged into the GFI outlet in lower...

007 I was plugged into the GFI outlet in lower compartment in which inverter was also plugged in or not I don't remember if I unplugged it or not when starting Giny. I have checked for power behind...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

12-20-2012, 06:12 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,363

Posted By Mikeeg

Storm damage side effects

Here is my storm story , I had run ginny for three days suppling the house with the most needed creature comforts 110 v water well,Light and coffee. Then on fourth day no power out of front storage...

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

12-06-2012, 07:45 AM

Replies: 12

First time winterizing, help

Views: 1,084

Posted By Mikeeg

Pump off when letting a little pink out of city...

Pump off when letting a little pink out of city water connection or you will pop your check valve.:sad:

Converter Box shuts off light circuit/Front door shocking me??

10-06-2012, 08:52 AM

Replies: 29

Just My Luck/Fuel Prices Up

Views: 2,958

Posted By Mikeeg

Suppling and depending on the good old U S of A...

Suppling and depending on the good old U S of A is the way it should be. [moderator edit]

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

09-25-2012, 08:50 AM

Replies: 14

Views: 2,490

Posted By Mikeeg

No coaching just informing him to get it...

No coaching just informing him to get it straightened out ASAP!!! thats all.

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

09-25-2012, 07:55 AM

Replies: 14

Converter Box shuts off light circuit/Front door shocking me??

Views: 2,490

Posted By Mikeeg

Shut it down and check your EXT. cord ground as...

Shut it down and check your EXT. cord ground as that is your only means of grounding that coach. I had the shock problem a few yrs. ago , everytime I touched the door lock or handle and touched the...

Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum

09-18-2012, 09:31 AM

Replies: 50

v10 maximum size of rv

Views: 8,892

Posted By Mikeeg

Neil if he could have given me another 300-400LB....

Neil if he could have given me another 300-400LB. of torque would have been great.

Mike

Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum

09-17-2012, 08:24 AM

Replies: 50

v10 maximum size of rv

Views: 8,892

Posted By Mikeeg

Try climbing Tongue Mt. out of Lake George going...

Try climbing Tongue Mt. out of Lake George going North off the Northtway exit 25 to the lake front an you will wish for 50 HP. more. and a exhaust break. Topping out at 35 mph is not fun. But the...

09-13-2012, 10:59 AM

Replies: 3

Up and over tongue mt.

Views: 691

Posted By Mikeeg

I only dream of a exhaust brake gas is gas.

I only dream of a exhaust brake gas is gas.

09-13-2012, 10:33 AM

Replies: 3

Up and over tongue mt.

Views: 691

Posted By Mikeeg

Up and over tongue mt.

This passed week we spent in Lake George and up and over Lake Champlain. We left Lake George with the great idea of running 9N along the shores of Lake George, having never traveled the route it...

07-04-2012, 05:54 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 7,763

Posted By Mikeeg

None of those just a bad wire or two and tstat.

None of those just a bad wire or two and tstat.

07-03-2012, 05:25 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 7,763

Posted By Mikeeg

I kept reading about ballests but I have regular...

I kept reading about ballests but I have regular 12 volt lighting so not and issue. I think alot of owners with newer coaches have had the problem with lighting , that would not make me a happy...

07-03-2012, 02:42 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 7,763

Posted By Mikeeg

Tech was looking for the a.c board and no one had...

Tech was looking for the a.c board and no one had stock so before ordering the board tried new stat and a low and behold all is well now. I'am sure we had stat wire problems along with bad stat a...

06-29-2012, 10:38 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 7,763

Posted By Mikeeg

Duo-therm 5 button stat EE CODES

This may drive me to drink!! I have a tech working on Duo-therm 5 button state that original had no reading on the screen so I tried resetting and ended up with EE code after FF code came up first....

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

12-15-2011, 05:34 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 23,030

Posted By Mikeeg

OK here is what I have. I had a tech route a new...

OK here is what I have. I had a tech route a new wire as there was no 12 volt going thru but had 12 volt before the phone style line to tstat at front a/c,who knows where the break is but now I have...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-07-2011, 02:18 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 23,030

Posted By Mikeeg

Didn't get to work on it today but that is the...

Didn't get to work on it today but that is the PDF I have with a better look and it is a Suburban heater, you are on the ball.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-07-2011, 08:00 AM

Replies: 11

Views: 23,030

Posted By Mikeeg

Check breakers multip. times check all dc fuses...

Check breakers multip. times check all dc fuses with test light looked at 3 amp fuse in rooftop air units but will take them out and test with amp. meter today. I down loaded CCC diagram and will go...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-02-2011, 04:20 PM

Replies: 11