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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-02-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By timjet
Thanks Dan I will pass that along to the service...

Thanks Dan I will pass that along to the service tech.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-02-2023, 04:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By timjet
Spyder control panel on a Tiffin/Vanleigh

I recently took my 2021 Beacon 41LKB 5th wheel in for roof repair at an independent repair facility and just got a call from the service tech that the Spyder control panel is not working. It was...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-30-2023, 05:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 746
Posted By timjet
Winterizing the fridge

I'm about to put my 5th wheel in storage. The fridge will be winterized as pertains to the ice make and water dispenser. The fridge will of course be empty. However should I leave the fridge doors...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-19-2023, 06:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,543
Posted By timjet
Thanks Guys, yes tough to diagnose especially...

Thanks Guys, yes tough to diagnose especially since at some times I get lightning speeds and other very slow speeds. I'm in a somewhat rural area and doesn't seem to matter the time of day. Hard to...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-18-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,543
Posted By timjet
Is ATT throttling their Connected Car Plan customers

I have been a long time customer of AT&T Connected Car plan using a Netgear MR1100 hot spot connected to a MIMO directional antenna. I've noticed recently I am getting very poor speeds. Right now...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-09-2023, 05:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,157
Posted By timjet
It's capitalism as its finest. As long as demand...

It's capitalism as its finest. As long as demand exceeds supply ......
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-12-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,977
Posted By timjet
Thanks guys for your replies. I won't know yet...

Thanks guys for your replies. I won't know yet what I'm going to do until I contact Vanleigh. As mentioned the tech that replaced the skylight said I need a complete new roof. That sounds a little...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-10-2023, 05:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,977
Posted By timjet
Vanleigh Roofs

A heads up about Vanleigh Roofs:

I purchased my 2021 Vanleigh Beacon 41 LKB this spring at a nearby consignment shop. The consignment shop had an agreement with a nearby RV repair facility to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-21-2023, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By timjet
Because I think the corroded connector shown in...

Because I think the corroded connector shown in the pic above is the real issue and I believe if I just replace the connector this issue will happen again I'm thinking of eliminating the connector...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-20-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By timjet
I did not test the motor and I think it is OK,...

I did not test the motor and I think it is OK, but probably would not have worked for long. However the cable that connects to the motor is fed through the seal on the side of the slide. In order to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-19-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By timjet
Ok thanks everyone. I got the motor out. It is a...

Ok thanks everyone. I got the motor out. It is a bit corroded, especially around the electrical connections. I think this is the issue. Amazon has a replacement motor for either $67 or $202 and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-19-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By timjet
Thanks Jack, I have manually moved the slide in...

Thanks Jack, I have manually moved the slide in and then out far enough to be able to reach the motor from inside. That is going to be the challenge. Viewing the motor from the outside I can see...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-19-2023, 08:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By timjet
Schwintek slide issue

My slide is currently out. When I try to retract, both motors move the slide about 1 inch when the aft motor stops (#1 motor) and the front motor (#2 motor) continues to move the slide another inch...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-28-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By timjet
OP here, I just found out that Vanleigh has a...

OP here, I just found out that Vanleigh has a recall on the sky light and will pay for a RV repair place to replace it. I've contacted with a local repair place and Vanleigh is sending them the sky...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-28-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,405
Posted By timjet
There are no "well made" RV's at any price point....

There are no "well made" RV's at any price point.

Perhaps consider keeping what you've got and ask around your fellow campers for their experience with the brands they own. After a year or so...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-27-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By timjet
Replace shower sky light

I've got several cracks on my new to me 2021 Vanleigh Beacon sky light. I've left a msg with Tiffin for the part number but I need to know how best to replace the skylight. The first picture shows...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 04-24-2023, 06:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,111
Posted By timjet
That's what I do. I've found that is the easiest....

That's what I do. I've found that is the easiest.
However you can actually force your GPS to follow your RVTW routing by importing the RVTW routing into Garmin's base camp. When you import the RVTW...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-23-2023, 05:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,442
Posted By timjet
OP here, seems if you are going to the effort of...

OP here, seems if you are going to the effort of repacking with grease then just replacing the bearings and seals is not that much more effort. Are the bearings expensive?
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-22-2023, 05:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,442
Posted By timjet
Should I replace wheel bearings

I just bought a 2021 Vanleigh Beacon that was rarely towed. It was towed from the manufacturer to a dealership in S.C then to the original purchaser in central FL then to a consignment dealer in...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-16-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,469
Posted By timjet
It's not a hard DIY....

It's not a hard DIY. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcSuLpzLasY&list=WL&index=14
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-06-2023, 03:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,681
Posted By timjet
Funny you mentioned that. I too have relaxed as I...

Funny you mentioned that. I too have relaxed as I watched the oil draining laying on my creeper. But the not relaxing part is pouring the used oil from the catchment device to containers that I can...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-05-2023, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,425
Posted By timjet
This was a couple of months ago and if I remember...

This was a couple of months ago and if I remember correctly I believe I called on a 5th wheel that was advertised on RVTrader or RVT.com thru National Vehicle. The person that answered my phone...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-05-2023, 05:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,681
Posted By timjet
The OP might consider hiring a mobile mechanic to...

The OP might consider hiring a mobile mechanic to change the oil and do other routine maintenance. He can provide the oil and other parts and see that he is getting what he is paying for.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-03-2023, 05:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
Posted By timjet
With the internet and Google finding an RV or RV...

With the internet and Google finding an RV or RV dealer is easier than ever. First do a search; RV dealer near me. Second look at RVT.com or RVtrander.com. Third look at facebook marketplace or...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-03-2023, 05:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 679
Posted By timjet
I'm confused by your question. I think you are...

I'm confused by your question. I think you are asking why your furnace quit working after 3-4 minutes, is this correct? Just to explain, your Vilano has 2 or 3 AirConditioning units with one having a...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 04-01-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,111
Posted By timjet
^^^^ This After several years of trying...

^^^^ This


After several years of trying to understand why the route created in RVTW would not show up exactly the same as in my GPS, I finally now understand why. You bought a RV friendly GPS,...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 03-31-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,111
Posted By timjet
Though you may have read you can download a gpx...

Though you may have read you can download a gpx file created in a program like RVTW and have it display on Goggle Maps, that is not exactly correct. I started this thread several years ago and can't...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-31-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By timjet
As a professional pilot I've lived with checklist...

As a professional pilot I've lived with checklist my entire life. Owning an RV is no different. You will need to develop your own checklists and will add to it after some experience. I had 3...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-26-2023, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,379
Posted By timjet
I worried about that and did place boards under...

I worried about that and did place boards under the jacks and wheels. Hoping it is sufficient.
Forum: Full-Timers 03-26-2023, 03:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By timjet
Facebook has a rv lots for sale or rent group.

Facebook has a rv lots for sale or rent group.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-25-2023, 03:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,379
Posted By timjet
Parking my new 5th wheel

I'm having my Vanleigh 42' Beacon 5th wheel delivered to our house today. So a couple of questions.

First, I will never tow it. It will be professionally towed this summer from our house in Fl...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-22-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 819
Posted By timjet
All the brands you're looking at, Newmar, Tiffin,...

All the brands you're looking at, Newmar, Tiffin, Entegra have a good reputation. Tiffen and Newmar have the best reputation for customer service but you're looking for an out of warranty unit so...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-19-2023, 08:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,437
Posted By timjet
Glad this went well for you. I recently sold my...

Glad this went well for you. I recently sold my motorhome after being on the market 2 days. I had 2 offers. Both were within 100 miles of the storage location.
I am in the market for a 5th wheel to...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-19-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,977
Posted By timjet
I gently pressured washed my Cummins ISL and got...

I gently pressured washed my Cummins ISL and got several warning lights after. The lights went away after the engine warmed up but I won't ever pressure wash again.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-13-2023, 05:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,355
Posted By timjet
There is a you tube video I believe made by...

There is a you tube video I believe made by e-trailer, not sure, that compares Luxe, Redwood, Drv, Riverstone and Vanleigh's Beacon. Those brands are considered the upper tier according to the person...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-11-2023, 05:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,355
Posted By timjet
OP here, I did a pretty comprehensive PDI and...

OP here, I did a pretty comprehensive PDI and most everything checked out. It was not towed much and sat for about a year unoccupied. The large awning is not working and the fwd heat pump isn't...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-10-2023, 04:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By timjet
Update

I put a deposit on the 5th wheel and here is what I learned pertaining to title, licensing and tax requirements.

If bought at a dealer and that includes a consignment shop like I did, FL requires...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-06-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,773
Posted By timjet
They'll charge whatever the market will bare....

They'll charge whatever the market will bare. It's becoming a buyers market so likely the prep fees will ease a bit to encourage sales.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-06-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By timjet
Questions if buying from a consignment shop

Some opinions please; I found a 5th wheel at a consignment place. The place has a dozen or so RV’s mostly junk or semi junk but a few worth looking at. The lot is grass and the office is leaning to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-03-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,355
Posted By timjet
Yes I agree. I'm not buying new so warranty is...

Yes I agree. I'm not buying new so warranty is probably not an issue. However if there is some part of the RV that is unique to Vanleigh then that could be an issue.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-02-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,355
Posted By timjet
Investing in a Vanleigh Beacon

With Vanleigh stopping production this month forever what do you guys think of buying a Beacon?
Forum: New Member Check-In 03-02-2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By timjet
Welcome aboard. I spent a couple of weeks in NS...

Welcome aboard. I spent a couple of weeks in NS last summer, beautiful place.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,345
Posted By timjet
^^^^^This In my experience AGM batteries don't...

^^^^^This
In my experience AGM batteries don't last longer than flooded. The only reason to buy AGM is due to accessibility. If it's difficult to get to the batts to check and replace batt acid then...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-26-2023, 05:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By timjet
One way to do this is to send the picture you...

One way to do this is to send the picture you took on your cell phone to your email address. On an android after taking the picture go to the app GALLERY select the picture you just took and then at...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-19-2023, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 899
Posted By timjet
Thanks guys, it sounds simpler than I thought.

Thanks guys, it sounds simpler than I thought.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-19-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 899
Posted By timjet
Thanks guys. I thought that a Michigan state...

Thanks guys. I thought that a Michigan state official must visually check the VIN before a Michigan title is issued.

Perhaps someone with knowledge of Michigan's title requirements can chime in. ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-19-2023, 06:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 899
Posted By timjet
So with the sellers signature on the title and a...

So with the sellers signature on the title and a bill of sale is that legal proof I own the RV? I will ask my insurance company what their requirements are for comprehensive insurance.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-19-2023, 06:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,433
Posted By timjet
You will not get CG reservations at the more...

You will not get CG reservations at the more popular sites even if you try and reserve now.

How big is your rig. If small then you have more options.
How flexible are you? If your flexible then...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-19-2023, 05:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 899
Posted By timjet
Proving ownership

Here I go again. Thinking of buying a 5th wheel out of state and transporting it to Michigan. It will have to stay in the state of purchase for a couple of months before I can arrange transportation....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-17-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By timjet
Private Party sale with sellers loan

I'm trying to figure out how this is going to work. Seller has a loan on his RV. He is selling it to me. I am not getting a loan. Before the bank who owns the loan will release the title, they will...
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