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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-24-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Discovery: 1999 Discovery 37V
Views: 614
Posted By smp005
1999 Discovery 37V

I have an opportunity to buy a 1999 Discovery 37V. This particular coach is in exceptional condition - very well maintained. Kept inside and only one of two built with a CAT engine.

I sold my...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-28-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By smp005
Left Ohio and landed in Texas - from humid to...

Left Ohio and landed in Texas - from humid to REALLY humid :-) I'm charting a different path - go wherever my heart takes me LOL!


The kids are grown and my single son still lives with me (he...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 318
Posted By smp005
2011 Newmar Dutch Star 4353

I am looking at this coach tomorrow - any wisdom on this model year or things to watch out for?



https://www.rcdrv.com/product/used-2011-newmar-dutch-star-4353-1845532-10


Thanks!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-28-2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By smp005
Spoke with a sales guy at Motorhomes of Texas and...

Spoke with a sales guy at Motorhomes of Texas and he pointed me to one more:

...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-28-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By smp005
Thanks everyone! It took me a bit to...

Thanks everyone!


It took me a bit to realize how much I miss having a coach! Now the search is on... before my wife fell ill we had talked about moving up to a 42-45 tag unit.. Our 36ft...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-27-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By smp005
Hello everyone

It has been a couple years since I lurked around these forums…. My wonderful wife lost her battle with cancer in Oct 2020 and I sort of crawled in a hole for awhile. I sold our 2006 Journey in Jan...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 07-16-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 234
Posted By smp005
My Adventure Rig :: 2021 Lance 850

My Adventure Rig :: 2021 Lance 850 (2021-07-16 13:46:40)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-07-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,188
Posted By smp005
No chance I'd ever live in one but to each his...

No chance I'd ever live in one but to each his own...

My house sits in the middle of MY 50acres. If I can see you, you are on my property, already crossed the fence (obviously without reading the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-07-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,416
Posted By smp005
So... KOA still waives the $10 fee for VIP...

So... KOA still waives the $10 fee for VIP members from what I understand. VIP status cannot be "bought" - it must be earned thru points that VKR members accrue. Much the same as airline miles, VIP...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-07-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,563
Posted By smp005
I am luck as my furnace is not underneath the...

I am luck as my furnace is not underneath the fridge... We jus got home from a trip - the fridge is beyond GREAT!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-07-2020, 05:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,563
Posted By smp005
I can tell you cost for mine - $899.00 for the...

I can tell you cost for mine - $899.00 for the fridge on sale at Lowes - $1100.00 delivered with a 5yr Lowes extended warranty.

6 beers for the boys to carry the old one out and the new one in.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-06-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,563
Posted By smp005
I just replaced our Norcold with a Samsung RF18...

I just replaced our Norcold with a Samsung RF18 last week. This week we are on our first trip with it - absolutely the BEST mod I have ever done! We have TONs of ice, the ice cream is froze hard and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-23-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,409
Posted By smp005
Yes! We have the largest model on our deck....

Yes! We have the largest model on our deck. Without it just stepping out the door is instant bloodletting - with it, not a bite..

The dang thing just flat works!
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 05-21-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 7,155
Posted By smp005
Nope.. no way in hell!

Nope.. no way in hell!
Forum: Just Conversation 01-17-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 15,953
Posted By smp005
All I can say is.............. ...

All I can say is..............

https://www.laketravis-churchofchrist.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Conjunction-Function.jpg


:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Just Conversation 01-17-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,454
Posted By smp005
Yes it is odd .. and varies like you say.. I've...

Yes it is odd .. and varies like you say.. I've had PA EZ-Pass for years and just never bothered to change to Ohio. Funny enough - in PA, my RV requires a commercial EZ-Pass due to weight, in Ohio...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-17-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,454
Posted By smp005
I have a Penn EZ-Pass. NY charged us $15.30 for...

I have a Penn EZ-Pass. NY charged us $15.30 for Buffalo to Albany towing our Jeep each direction and Mass charged us $12.20 each way (enroute to Maine)


I admit I don't exactly follow the rules...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-15-2020, 04:37 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 25,090
Posted By smp005
+1 Here! Could not have said it better :-) ...

+1 Here! Could not have said it better :-)

Our kids wait for us to buy new stuff so they can get the hand-me -downs LOL! Daughter told me the other week that we should get our new coach so they...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-14-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 25,090
Posted By smp005
Good thing there are some that buy new or there...

Good thing there are some that buy new or there wouldn't be many used coaches on the market :-)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-12-2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 25,090
Posted By smp005
I prefer to buy new and our next coach will be a...

I prefer to buy new and our next coach will be a new one. We bought our current coach used simply to verify it was something we really want to do and enjoy. Admittedly I think we knew but wanted to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-12-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 21,311
Posted By smp005
Yeah - it is beyond pathetic that anyone would...

Yeah - it is beyond pathetic that anyone would think they have a RIGHT to even step on, not to mention park on private property without permission!!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-12-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,187
Posted By smp005
Lots of great information!!! I think I’ve read...

Lots of great information!!! I think I’ve read over 100 different thread as well !

Thinking there are two options:

- separate system just for the fridge
- replace & expand existing overall...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-11-2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,187
Posted By smp005
Inverter upgrade for residential fridge looking for ideas and feedback!

So we are planning to replace our dreaded Norcold with a residential (probably the Samsung). We are not really boondockers but do enjoy using Harvest Hosts. Normally proper etiquette is not running...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-05-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,064
Posted By smp005
Thanks everyone! Now I just have find one :) ...

Thanks everyone! Now I just have find one :)

Thrilled to get confirmation that it will go thru the door! We are really ready to get rid of the Norcold. This past summer it could not keep things...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-26-2019, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,064
Posted By smp005
Replacing fridge in 20065 Journey 36G

Hello everyone,

I found many posts on this topic thru a search but none that are recent... We want to replace our Norcold with a residential fridge this spring. I see many references to the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-12-2019, 05:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,025
Posted By smp005
The Freeport Durham KOA is nice.. The 50amp pull...

The Freeport Durham KOA is nice.. The 50amp pull thru sites are open and easy to get in and out. Lots of room between sites. Very quiet campground when we were there. Wireless was good and plenty...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-06-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,375
Posted By smp005
We have a 2006 Journey 36G and are very pleased...

We have a 2006 Journey 36G and are very pleased with the build quality and overall functionality. Its not a Prevost but it did not have a Prevost price tag either :-)

We could on in very good...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-02-2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 575
Posted By smp005
Active Air question (a thought really..)

Since we have decided we will keep our Journey for at least 5-7 years, we have decided to have Active Air installed.

I just read a post about a Tuscany that rolled on I10 due to a blowout. Members...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-01-2019, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By smp005
No doubt there are things you really should not...

No doubt there are things you really should not step on out there - we cleared each range every year but always found stuff from previous years... Not everything detonates or stays on the surface...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-01-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By smp005
I worked the ranges surrounding Groom Lake (Area...

I worked the ranges surrounding Groom Lake (Area 51) back in the 80s & 90s. All they are going to find there is dirt, cactus, snakes, scorpions and armed guards in black helicopters.

Trust me -...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-31-2019, 06:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,399
Posted By smp005
Spare Part... :-) I'm with everyone else -...

Spare Part... :-)

I'm with everyone else - left in there from manufacturing...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-28-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,025
Posted By smp005
Trip Report - Ohio to Freeport Maine

I couldn't decide the best place to post this considering I wanted to pass along both travel information we gathered as well as campground info...


We left Ohio last Saturday morning headed to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-20-2019, 06:36 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,053
Posted By smp005
Considering how rare it seems that we are able to...

Considering how rare it seems that we are able to get away these days, I could care less what fuel prices are.. I want easy in, easy out, good clean fuel and room to stop and park for a few minutes...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-20-2019, 06:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 473
Posted By smp005
Finally!! Headed to Freeport Maine today!!

The thunderstorms having finally cleared out so we can take off :-) . Looking forward to the Maine weather and escaping at least the worst part of this midwest heat.

Taking I90 thru NY to avoid...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-25-2019, 05:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 729
Posted By smp005
I assume that class includes driving and...

I assume that class includes driving and maneuvering instruction? What else could possibly take 2 1/2 days and be worth $400.00???
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 06-23-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 919
Views: 323,601
Posted By smp005
We lost our eldest Lab, Rio yesterday. We are all...

We lost our eldest Lab, Rio yesterday. We are all devastated. She slept with my son for 12 years - they grew up thru the teenager years together. He is taking it very hard. Every morning she would...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-05-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,184
Posted By smp005
Sleeping bags? You mean like the traditional...

Sleeping bags?

You mean like the traditional sleeping bags like I was issued in the service? Spent many a night in one under my HMMV!

Now it's a 100k plus in a coach, 1k premium mattress and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-05-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,881
Posted By smp005
Hmm.. All I need to do is run my diesel...

Hmm.. All I need to do is run my diesel generator to charge the batteries that make my motorhome move... piece of cake!

Or maybe a windmill on the roof that charges the batteries while moving...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-02-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By smp005
That Discovery does have the 3000 Allison - but...

That Discovery does have the 3000 Allison - but like you stated, it doesnt make alot of sense to put an ISC in it..

Our current Journey has the 350 Cat and Allison 3000. We have plenty of power...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-02-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By smp005
Actually Don - your comments mirror my thoughts...

Actually Don - your comments mirror my thoughts :-)

We also looked at a 2012 Tuscany 42RQ and that one has the 450 Cummins which seems like it makes more sense - but they only put a 100 gal fuel...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-01-2019, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By smp005
Discovery 42C question

We have found a nice 2011 Discovery 42C with a floor plan that would really be great for us.

For those running a 42' unit with the 8.3 ISC (380HP) - are you happy with the power? For a 42' Tag...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-01-2019, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,973
Posted By smp005
Like FireUp, we have the dual basement unit in...

Like FireUp, we have the dual basement unit in our 36G. When connected to 30amp or less power, only one of the compressors will run. If connected to 50amp power, the second compressor will come on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-01-2019, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By smp005
Wow.. Do you hire out? When can I drop mine off...

Wow.. Do you hire out? When can I drop mine off :-)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-05-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 21,821
Posted By smp005
I am always willing to help someone that CAN'T...

I am always willing to help someone that CAN'T help themselves but I have tired of trying to help those who WON'T help themselves....

I have a friend that is a Deputy Sheriff - he has told me of...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-05-2019, 07:43 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 21,821
Posted By smp005
If we were to take a large military installation...

If we were to take a large military installation - let's use Ft Riley in Kansas as an example - it could house, feed, provide education services and medical support for probably 50,000 to 100,000...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-05-2019, 07:02 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 27,238
Posted By smp005
It's the license plates... The states code all...

It's the license plates... The states code all licenses plates that are in a CCW holder's name.. I think that is pretty standard for all states that issue CCW permits. All my personal vehicles...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-03-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,140
Posted By smp005
There will be lots of great options with that...

There will be lots of great options with that budget :)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-24-2019, 05:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By smp005
Just had our chassis batteries replaced 3 days...

Just had our chassis batteries replaced 3 days ago - what a difference! Our C7 "turned" over before - now it "spins" over!! Huge difference! Ours were completely dead this spring but last summer...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-24-2019, 05:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 932
Posted By smp005
80 to 81 to 84 and up is how I plan to go to...

80 to 81 to 84 and up is how I plan to go to Maine from Ohio in July.. At least PA hasn't put toll booths on I80 yet... Seems like CT is always a lesson in pot hole dodging...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-21-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 563
Posted By smp005
I have to say, they are a much easier to get to...

I have to say, they are a much easier to get to than Northfield that's for sure! I have no experience with Bridgeway but am very happy with Young's.

https://www.youngtrucks.com/default.htm
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