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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-10-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 15,747
Posted By raceguy549
Sorry to be late, I got here as quick as i could....

Sorry to be late, I got here as quick as i could. :-)
I had CW (Mission, TX) install a new fridge in my 1st motorhome and will NEVER allow them to work on my stuff again. The original model fridge...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-22-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 38,338
Posted By raceguy549
Do you have 110 Volt power when the generator is...

Do you have 110 Volt power when the generator is running (after the couple of minutes or so time delay)? If so, then my bet is your transfer switch has died. Just changed mine out last month. It was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-14-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,387
Posted By raceguy549
I think you'll find these folks can solve your...

I think you'll find these folks can solve your problem.

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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-21-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,468
Posted By raceguy549
Sounds like you should leave earlier..... :)

Sounds like you should leave earlier..... :)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-21-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,392
Posted By raceguy549
Good point.....unless it restarts when sloshing...

Good point.....unless it restarts when sloshing around and any air in the tank is away from the overflow port. Had a fellow camper with a brand new MH at the fall race at Texas Motor Speedway who had...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-20-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,392
Posted By raceguy549
It's siphoning out. If you can see your tank,...

It's siphoning out. If you can see your tank, you'll see it is actually collapsing like a bladder until the line can vent some air backwards to break the siphon. It MAY be possible to create a very...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-20-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,468
Posted By raceguy549
Your propane supply should last easily for 3...

Your propane supply should last easily for 3 days. The batteries probably won't however. You'll need to run the generator some to recharge them. When they get low the furnace will turn on the fan but...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-20-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,827
Posted By raceguy549
You only need 2 inputs if you are trying to watch...

You only need 2 inputs if you are trying to watch live tv on one channel and record from another channel at the same time. Otherwise, it works just fine. Hope this helps.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-06-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,468
Posted By raceguy549
You just have to close it real fast... :-)

You just have to close it real fast... :-)
Forum: Just Conversation 05-16-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,261
Posted By raceguy549
People who don't take care of their...

People who don't take care of their pets.....grrrrr!!!

People who get one last HEAPING plateful at an all you can eat buffet, eat 2 bites, and leave the rest to waste.

People who start and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-05-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,347
Posted By raceguy549
Yeah, it is a bit of a nuisance to have to...

Yeah, it is a bit of a nuisance to have to reapply. However, I'm on my 3rd MH and none of them have or had satisfactory windshield wipers above 40 MPH or so. With Rain X I can run faster than a lot...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-31-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,319
Posted By raceguy549
What year and chassis builder? I used to carry...

What year and chassis builder?
I used to carry 90 psi in both the motorhomes I had that were on Chevrolet P 30 chassis. These had conventional A arms and coils springs in the front with air bags in...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 03-31-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,335
Posted By raceguy549
Rick: We travel with our 12 year old Westie...

Rick:

We travel with our 12 year old Westie "Charlotte". She has been RVing since she was 8 weeks old. She doesn't even have a crate as my wife would not hear of crating a dog. (I decided early...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-29-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,347
Posted By raceguy549
Solution: Rain X. When done right you hardly need...

Solution: Rain X. When done right you hardly need wipers above say 40 MPH. Makes cleaning bugs off waaaay easier too.

Raceguy
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-24-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,898
Posted By raceguy549
Wow! My 95 Winnebago Luxor with 110,000 miles...

Wow! My 95 Winnebago Luxor with 110,000 miles looks like a creampuff compared to that. That looks like it's been driven down a saltwater beach.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-23-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,486
Posted By raceguy549
I sold my 1st 2 motorhomes within 2 days of...

I sold my 1st 2 motorhomes within 2 days of offering them for sale after owning them for 3 and 10 years respectively. Both were gas coaches priced under $20K so they were cash deals. I made sure they...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-23-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,128
Posted By raceguy549
Ok, had to see if I understood posting pictures. ...

Ok, had to see if I understood posting pictures.
First remove the old tv and hang on to the original plastic frame to put back a bit later. You can see the mounting bolts that hold the tv up in...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-23-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,128
Posted By raceguy549
Sorry to take so long but here it is. First...

Sorry to take so long but here it is.
First the before and after shots:
8942
8943
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-19-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,334
Posted By raceguy549
How about taking a coin and tapping on the front...

How about taking a coin and tapping on the front or rear fiberglass caps and then the roof adjacent to them. If it sounds the same, fiberglass, if different (dull thud) it's rubber. Just a thought. ...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-17-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,128
Posted By raceguy549
Sniggles: Will do. I'll go take some pictures...

Sniggles:
Will do. I'll go take some pictures and get em posted soon along with some description.
Raceguy
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-10-2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,128
Posted By raceguy549
Bungees of course! Those things are almost as...

Bungees of course! Those things are almost as indispensable as duct tape. :-) I'll go take pictures and post em next time I visit the storage barn. I have two eye hooks in the plywood that the mount...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-02-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,128
Posted By raceguy549
I have a 95 Luxor and in the pictures I've seen...

I have a 95 Luxor and in the pictures I've seen it looks like your setup is virtually identical to what I had. I installed a 26" Sony using an articulating mount and we're very happy with the result....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-06-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By raceguy549
Ben: I hope to shout they will! Drive into...

Ben:

I hope to shout they will! Drive into a gusty strong quartering headwind at 65 or so and they'll half scare you to death. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. After having the problem, I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-06-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,605
Posted By raceguy549
Ding, ding, ding! That appears to be what it was...

Ding, ding, ding! That appears to be what it was duggerinc. The tire guy came out, pulled the wheels off and ran soapy water all over the tire AND stem. No bubbles. He had however twisted on the stem...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-27-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,260
Posted By raceguy549
One of the reasons Nitrogen is popular in the...

One of the reasons Nitrogen is popular in the racing community is it's portability. You buy it in high pressure cylinders and use a regulator like those used on cutting torches to create a usable...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-27-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,605
Posted By raceguy549
Thanks to everyone for the prompt responses. I...

Thanks to everyone for the prompt responses. I may call Coach Net and tell them the full story and see what they say. If I get that done I'll report back for informational purposes. Now to figur out...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-27-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,605
Posted By raceguy549
Yeah....you're right. I better go let ALL the air...

Yeah....you're right. I better go let ALL the air out. :-) Just kidding. Called tire guys here they'll come out and fix for $65 or IF I can get some air in the remote location where the MH is stored...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-26-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,733
Posted By raceguy549
I gave up traveling with a full water tank...

I gave up traveling with a full water tank (except for short runs to our final destination if dry camping) after the welds holding the tank mounts broke and my tank dropped to the road on a bridge on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-26-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,605
Posted By raceguy549
Flat tire repair question/ERS

I was going to head out in the morning on a trip in the motor home but when I checked my tire pressures one of the inside rear tires had dropped 50 psi in a month or so. I have ERS from Coach Net and...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-11-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,399
Posted By raceguy549
I had a very similar problem when I got my...

I had a very similar problem when I got my present coach. The problem was intermittent so that made it all the more puzzling. My eventual diagnosis was that the brake light switch was staying closed....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-09-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,137
Posted By raceguy549
Sewer drain replacement

I am one of the "lucky" few to have a Thetford telescopic drain on my coach. (95 WB Luxor) Occasionally the thing is convenient when the park sewer connection is in just the right place and...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-24-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,964
Posted By raceguy549
No and ummm..... no. 1 The zip code entry...

No and ummm..... no.
1 The zip code entry allows the receiver to furnish you with azimuth and elevation numbers to be used when setting up your dish.
2. When using my DTV on the road my stuff back...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-20-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,856
Posted By raceguy549
The GF had to work late on the Friday we were...

The GF had to work late on the Friday we were leaving to spend a weekend on the San Marcos River with my sis and her hubby at their place. About an hour after our departure we stopped in Falfurrias,...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-10-2010, 12:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,371
Posted By raceguy549
My generators have all had circuit breakers on...

My generators have all had circuit breakers on them. None were glaringly apparent. In fact, they were always somewhat obscure. Perhaps you inadvertantly manually tripped a breaker or breakers. Have a...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-17-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Yeah Ron. Been there, done that, got the t shirt....

Yeah Ron. Been there, done that, got the t shirt. Sadly it didn't work. Thanks anyway.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-17-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Thanks Bob. I'll give it a shot. I might as well,...

Thanks Bob. I'll give it a shot. I might as well, nothing else has worked.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-17-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Ham Yes, I am frustrated. Frustrated at your...

Ham

Yes, I am frustrated. Frustrated at your refusal to believe the numerous posts telling you that programming the dish to a provider is a must.
Hang on Buttercup. Do you have trouble reading or...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-17-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Bill: I was told by the last KD rep I spoke to...

Bill:
I was told by the last KD rep I spoke to that it isn't broken because it does lock on a satellite. My observation is that it indeed does. I figured as you, Spikester, and now hamguy have...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-16-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,688
Posted By raceguy549
Obviously you've never camped at a NA$CAR race....

Obviously you've never camped at a NA$CAR race. Dry camping can run more that that.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-16-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Bill, Mike & Rex: 1st Rex. 1.Yes it's the...

Bill, Mike & Rex:
1st Rex.
1.Yes it's the correct cable otherwise I would not get a signal strength of +/- 90 on the DTV setup screen as the KD passes by the satellite.
2. I ran a known good...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-15-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Mike, Spike, et al: Guys, thanks for your...

Mike, Spike, et al:
Guys, thanks for your interest and your attempts at help. I sense that you are feeling some of the same frustration with this issue that I am. Let me state the following:
1. I...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-14-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Hamguy: The previous owner did indeed use Dish,...

Hamguy:
The previous owner did indeed use Dish, however the KD reps assure me that the point is moot. The KD will lock on any satellite it feels like according to them. I just wish it would lock on...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-14-2009, 10:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Doc: If you leave a receiver unplugged for 30...

Doc:
If you leave a receiver unplugged for 30 days, DirecTV turns it off. You call em up and they reset. You will still get a signal on channel 100 as well as a call ext 721 message on the other...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-14-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Race- If I don't have signal lock after 3...

Race- If I don't have signal lock after 3 minutes, I shut off search & start again. If you are not blocked by trees (or a part of my chimney) where you are parked, it should take maybe a minute or 90...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-13-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Wayne: Thanks for the reply and taking your...

Wayne:
Thanks for the reply and taking your time to respond.
My problem is that the KD finds satellites, just not the satellite I need. It "sees" it but fails to recognize it and hence doesn't...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-13-2009, 09:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Mike: Thanks for the reply. I already have the...

Mike:
Thanks for the reply. I already have the instructions and TS guide. I've tried the latitude thing several times with no luck.
What is the longest time you have let that thing grind away...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-11-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,720
Posted By raceguy549
Kingdome issue

I bought a used coach with Kingdome 9702. The unit will not lock on to a Directv satellite. The signal strength in the on screen setup will go as high as 92 but the 9702 just keeps searching....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-11-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,361
Posted By raceguy549
My experience was much like yours. Lots of empty...

My experience was much like yours. Lots of empty promises and in the end NO resolution. I spent hours waiting for callbacks some of which never came. I spent (and was credited back after returning)...
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