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Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-11-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 846
Posted By Covelo
Do you have any power at all from the generator?...

Do you have any power at all from the generator? If not it may need to be re flashed. It is very simple to do. Mine did the same thing and I re flashed it and it worked like a champ.
When you start...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-12-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By Covelo
Replacing just the fronts for safety reasons. The...

Replacing just the fronts for safety reasons. The fronts I have now are 6 years old and have about 20k on them. Rears have same mileage just not worried if one of them let’s go.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-12-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,077
Posted By Covelo
I would consider June as one of the best times to...

I would consider June as one of the best times to go. While you are there do not miss Wind Caves National Park or Badlands National Park. Another not to be missed place is Custer State Park. So much...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-12-2021, 05:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By Covelo
New tires

The time has come to purchase new steering tires for my MH. Am looking for255/70r22.5. Looking for recommendations from real life experiences. Have Michelin’s now. Not that impressed with the overall...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-02-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By Covelo
I had the same problem, traced it back to a fuse...

I had the same problem, traced it back to a fuse located to the panel left of the drivers seat. Not easy to get at. Check the switch it may be corroded or bad.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-02-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By Covelo
Yes I can push the latch tang and it stays...

Yes I can push the latch tang and it stays closed. The opens when you pull up on the door handle. It just does not latch closed when I shut the door.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-02-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By Covelo
Door latch

My door on 1999 Tradewinds is whistling Dixie. Getting a lot of wind intrusion on the upper half of the door. There is a latch on the top of the door that does not seem to be latching. Have tried to...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-02-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,811
Posted By Covelo
Was having cooling issues on long pulls up...

Was having cooling issues on long pulls up grades. I had issue with build up on dirt and grime on radiator. I found about a product that is now my go to for cleaning radiator every year. Simple Green...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-26-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By Covelo
Not the jacks. I know what that sounds like. Had...

Not the jacks. I know what that sounds like. Had an issue a few years back with it alarming. It was low in fluid. Filled and problem solved. Mine is definitely the park brake sensor.
Thanks
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 10-16-2020, 04:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,212
Posted By Covelo
There were restrictions on where you could take...

There were restrictions on where you could take it. On the Dalton and Old Denali you were responsible for any breakdowns or damage. The only off limit road was McCarthy road.
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 10-15-2020, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,212
Posted By Covelo
Rented in Alaska

Went on a 5 week RV vacation in Alaska this summer. Rented a 33ft class C from Clippership RV in Anchorage. They have a couple categories of rv’s. I went with the Gold option. New or no more than a...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-15-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By Covelo
Thank You. I believe this is my culprit. It...

Thank You. I believe this is my culprit. It started one other time and stopped. Couple trips later and it is chiming off and on all the time while in drive. Think I will just unplug it. Don’t really...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-12-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By Covelo
Buzzing?

I have a 1999 Tradewinds. Was on the way home Sunday from fishing. Started to hear a electronic buzzing or beeping coming from under the dash. Not loud, just loud enough to hear. It seemed to change...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-11-2019, 05:56 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 18,932
Posted By Covelo
Always on when in motion.

Always on when in motion.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-23-2019, 04:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,549
Posted By Covelo
Smile Jimmy a little trick to help with the oil misting...

Jimmy a little trick to help with the oil misting of the radiator besides extending the slobber tube is to only use 19 quarts of oil instead of 20. This really helps limiting the misting.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-23-2019, 04:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,083
Posted By Covelo
Just wanted to give an update. I felt I had...

Just wanted to give an update. I felt I had nothing too lose and did the 5 second hold down on the start button after generator started. It worked like a champ. I now have power from the generator....
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-21-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,083
Posted By Covelo
Generator no output

Ok, so the lady tine I used the generator it worked like a champ. Today no output. Took voltage readings on output side, nothing. Breakers were not tripped, cycled them anyway. Still nothing. It is a...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-24-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By Covelo
Thumbs up Thanks for the responses. I will try to hold the...

Thanks for the responses. I will try to hold the start button for a slow count of 5 to re flash the unit. It may be a while due to a friend is using the MH for temporary living after the flooding of...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-20-2018, 05:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By Covelo
As a resident of hurricane ravaged NC I would...

As a resident of hurricane ravaged NC I would avoid the eastern side of the state. Delivered my MH to a friend yesterday in New Bern to stay in while he repairs the flood damage to his house. From my...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-20-2018, 04:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By Covelo
Yes have reset breakers and checked the fuse, all...

Yes have reset breakers and checked the fuse, all good there.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-19-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By Covelo
Generator dead

Just went through hurricane Florence. Used my general np-66 and it worked like a champ. Today I drove it to New Bern NC so a co worker of mine could stay in it. His house was completely flooded with...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-25-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By Covelo
Well I do not think there is a crack in bag, I do...

Well I do not think there is a crack in bag, I do not hear any air coming from bag when I am under it
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-25-2018, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By Covelo
Air bags

Have a new situation today. I was under the coach looking for an air leak and found that my passenger side front air bag is not inflating. The other three bags are full of air, just not the passenger...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-24-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By Covelo
And yes both the front and rear tanks Read over...

And yes both the front and rear tanks
Read over 120, it’s just that the front tank reaches high pressure first. Guess I’m going to go under and look for a leak
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-24-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By Covelo
It does not hold pressure overnight now. It did...

It does not hold pressure overnight now. It did prior to now. I can hear a small air release after coach is shut down. Could it maybe a leak some where on the wet tank?
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-24-2018, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By Covelo
Air system

I am on a 6 week trip and 3 weeks into it. Well I have developed a air system head scratcher. The coach builds air just fine when it is cold. After it warms up and I am driving the front tank gauge...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-21-2018, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By Covelo
Air releasing

I have a 1999 National tradewinds riding on is Freightliner chassis. At times I can hear air releasing while driving. The front tank gauge reads higher than the rear by about 20 psi. It seems to be...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-27-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,604
Posted By Covelo
Yes it's official. The Fishing Bridge RV park...

Yes it's official. The Fishing Bridge RV park will be closed the entire 2019 season for much needed upgrades. Putting in some big rig sites and major road work. And some visitor facility upgrades....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-27-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,061
Posted By Covelo
Just FYI, Fishing Bridge is going to be closed...

Just FYI, Fishing Bridge is going to be closed the entire 2019 season for much needed upgrades. Being it is the only full hook up site in the entire park it is going to cause a loud grumble from...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-16-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 906
Posted By Covelo
Head lights upgrade

Was thinking about maybe upgrading the headlights on the MH. Has anyone done such an upgrade to there tradewinds. If so What did you go with and what were the results. I just know that the newer...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-10-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By Covelo
I did find the governor, gave it a couple of love...

I did find the governor, gave it a couple of love taps with a ratchet. Low and behold the system is airing up to full pressure and the dryer is discharging.
I guess it was a little sticky from lack...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-10-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By Covelo
Yes it is the same on both gauges.

Yes it is the same on both gauges.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-10-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By Covelo
Air pressure

Started my 1999 Tradewinds today and the air pressure will not get over 40 psi. There are no audible leaks that I can hear. I am thinking it must be the pressure regulator. However I cannot seem to...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 03-12-2018, 05:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,165
Posted By Covelo
Windshield cost

My 1999 Tradewinds needs a new driver side windshield. Looking for what people have paid for this window plus installation cost. Am I looking at 600.00 or a 1000.00 dollar for the replacement? Any...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-08-2018, 02:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,255
Posted By Covelo
Thank You Sir. This summers trip is a...

Thank You Sir.

This summers trip is a little over 5 week trip to Badlands NP, Wind caves NP, Mt Rushmore, Devils Tower then on to Yellowstone (made reservations a year ago for Fishing Bridge RV...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-08-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,485
Posted By Covelo
I agree that you are cutting this trip to short....

I agree that you are cutting this trip to short. If that is all the time you can take. Then just visit one park each year. The Canyonlands alone would take weeks to see it all. It is broken up into...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-08-2018, 10:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,255
Posted By Covelo
Well I have to agree to disagree with the poster...

Well I have to agree to disagree with the poster here. Being that I still belong to the working world. I have little choice but to take a jam packed vacation every year. I feel lucky that I can take...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-06-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,216
Posted By Covelo
There is not a RV park that I can think of that...

There is not a RV park that I can think of that has good ATV access. Sand Flats CG an option, though there is no hook ups at this CG. They do have great ATV access right from your site.
The real...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-28-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,318
Posted By Covelo
Go west young man

Western Colorado is the place you want to see. I lived there for 25 years. The amount of hiking, fishing, biking, sight seeing and jeeping is unlimited. I lived in Telluride for 12 years. It is well...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-26-2018, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,033
Posted By Covelo
Summer Plans

Hello fellow RVers. So does anyone have any big trips planned for this coming season? Like load up the wife and kids and hit the road and head for destinations unknown. Summer will be on us before we...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-06-2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By Covelo
Not sure if this applies to your problem or not....

Not sure if this applies to your problem or not. I have found that the anode in your W/H can cause a sulfur smell in your hot water.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-31-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 816
Posted By Covelo
Question New roof

Well the DP needs a new roof. It has a one piece rubber roof now. I was looking for some insight from anyone that may have had any experience with a spray on roof instead of a new rubber roof. I am...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-30-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,455
Posted By Covelo
Question Rubber v spray on

Good afternoon fellow RVers.

The 1999 Tradewinds is about due for a new replacement roof. I am seeking comments from anyone that has either had the rubber replaced or has had a spray on liner...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 07-31-2017, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 990
Posted By Covelo
Shocks

Well its time to change the shocks on the MH. I am seeking input from other users as to what is the best shock to replace to OEM's with. I know Koni and Bilstiens are good shocks, just want to make...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 07-31-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,287
Posted By Covelo
Use both hands and hold on to your wallet when...

Use both hands and hold on to your wallet when you get a price for one. I had mine replaced and the price ranged anywhere from 375 to over 500 for the alternator. There are a couple of Delco...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 07-17-2017, 07:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 496
Posted By Covelo
Cool Northeast

Just returned from my 3 week trip through the Northeast. The weather was great. The highs during the days were in the low to mid 70's. Bar Harbor had a great fireworks display on the 4th. New...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-28-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,416
Posted By Covelo
I agree with Cruzbill, was it stored inside or...

I agree with Cruzbill, was it stored inside or outside. Did the owners of the coach start it on occasion to circulate the fluids? Did they exercise the generator? Ask the owners for any service...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-28-2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,725
Posted By Covelo
Like many have said already. Plan ahead,...

Like many have said already. Plan ahead, sometimes you have to plan way ahead to secure a spot at a popular destination. We are going to Bar Harbor this 4th and I made my reservations over 6 months...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-23-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,390
Posted By Covelo
On my 1999 Tradewind it is the drivers side...

On my 1999 Tradewind it is the drivers side mirror that is loose where it connects to the motorhome. I have tried to find a way to tighten it up. As of yet have not found access to the inner bolts to...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-23-2017, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By Covelo
Fridge fire

Was reading a thread over in the Class A section and they were talking about the prevalence of fridge fires in MH. Was just wanting to reach out to others and see if anyone has had an issue with...
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