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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-27-2022, 08:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,186
Posted By Tahoejeep
Bought my Allegro Bus with unknown mileage on a...

Bought my Allegro Bus with unknown mileage on a set of Toyo M154s (fronts were Toyo M134s). Replaced them at 9 1/2 years - no sidewall cracks at all, but cracks were starting to appear in the tread...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-27-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By Tahoejeep
I ended up purchasing a camera and 9” screen from...

I ended up purchasing a camera and 9” screen from RVS (Rear View Safety). I chose them because it appears they cater to the trucking industry. Arrived today and it looks pretty good. It will be a...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-24-2022, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By Tahoejeep
Thanks for the replies. I called and found that...

Thanks for the replies. I called and found that my existing wiring it more or less proprietary to Panasonic. Spend some time with a fish tape in the back, and I think I’ll be able feed new cable...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-22-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By Tahoejeep
replacement backup camera w/ high-def and color

On my 2003 Allegro Bus, I need to replace the original rear camera with a new color high definition camera and monitor. I presently have a Panasonic GP-RV301FL with a 4 wire lead - ground, power,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-05-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 963
Posted By Tahoejeep
Those shock boots are not all they’re cracked up...

Those shock boots are not all they’re cracked up to be. The actual seals on the shock keep dirt, etc. out. Jeepers have found they sometimes hold moisture in and promote rust.

That said, I can’t...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-23-2021, 03:22 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 21,125
Posted By Tahoejeep
Actually, a CO2 bottle works well for airing up...

Actually, a CO2 bottle works well for airing up tires. It’s in a powdered solid or liquid state in the bottle. Increases volume tremendously when changing state to a gas.

I drive semi for the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-25-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,328
Posted By Tahoejeep
Series 60. That’s a million mile engine!

Series 60. That’s a million mile engine!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-07-2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 17,668
Posted By Tahoejeep
I am done with Illinois tolls. Been through a...

I am done with Illinois tolls. Been through a number of times delivering boats out east. Last trip through I tried to pay with my plate number but never got their website to work. When I finally got...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-04-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,726
Posted By Tahoejeep
Just got done a semi during the month long sugar...

Just got done a semi during the month long sugar beet harvest in Minnesota. Nothing like making 10 round trips or more a day between loading in the fields and the storage areas. Driving a Wanderlodge...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-04-2021, 03:47 AM
Replies: 651
Views: 67,943
Posted By Tahoejeep
Slide wouldn’t extend. Thankfully our coach is...

Slide wouldn’t extend. Thankfully our coach is very livable without it.

I posted here and even called Tiffen, but I STILL cannot find the slide controller! And it looks like the controller is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-23-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,569
Posted By Tahoejeep
Well, it looks like a 20 footer to me…

Well, it looks like a 20 footer to me…
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-18-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 371
Posted By Tahoejeep
Slide controller on Allegro Bus 35RP?

I’m looking for the location of the slide controller on our ‘03 Bus. Slide won’t extend. Have power past the engine run relay and the two breakers. But can’t find the controller.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-17-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By Tahoejeep
No sound at all when pushing the switch. I will...

No sound at all when pushing the switch. I will check the switch for operation and voltage at the motor.
Any idea where the relay board is located?
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-10-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By Tahoejeep
Well, I already know I don’t have an inhibitor...

Well, I already know I don’t have an inhibitor switch. Have slide marks on a basement door from the previous owner, and I managed to add one this summer. Once in 5 years isn’t TOO bad.🥴
Thanks,...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-10-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By Tahoejeep
‘03 Allegro Bus slide died

I have just a single Power Gear slide, electric rack and pinion. Have power past the engine running relay and the breakers. Slide is in and won’t extend. Can’t find the Relay Control or Current...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-04-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 18,723
Posted By Tahoejeep
Go to a good auto parts store that sells to body...

Go to a good auto parts store that sells to body shops. Buy an eraser wheel and chuck it into your favorite drill. It’s typically used for removing pinstripes.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-22-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,451
Posted By Tahoejeep
Art, you are right on the money! Not enough...

Art, you are right on the money! Not enough tongue weight combined with too much weight behind the axle. You can have good tongue weight and still have too much weight behind the axle. “Honey, I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-16-2021, 08:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,827
Posted By Tahoejeep
Truetracs are incredibly smooth and do a great...

Truetracs are incredibly smooth and do a great job of transferring torque. Had a pair in my Jeep (f&r) and they worked great. I believe they are made for up to a Dana 80 axle.
I used to drive a tag...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-20-2021, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By Tahoejeep
No ammonia smell. That was the first thing I...

No ammonia smell. That was the first thing I thought of when my wife said the fridge smells funny. Just more of a musty smell. I’ll try the hydrogen peroxide tip Monday. Thanks!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-19-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By Tahoejeep
Fridge smell

Our almost new Norcold fridge door inadvertently got closed for a month or two this spring, and now we have an odor. Washed it out with soap and baking soda, and it was better for a while. Just got...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-13-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,013
Posted By Tahoejeep
My Allegro Bus is very picky about filling and...

My Allegro Bus is very picky about filling and some hi-flow nozzles don’t work. I sometimes deliver pontoon boats around the country with my diesel Grand Cherokee which will not accept hi-flow. I...
Forum: Boondocking 05-03-2021, 06:01 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 22,614
Posted By Tahoejeep
I don’t know why anyone would go to a residential...

I don’t know why anyone would go to a residential fridge if they plan to boondock. Unless you are way south, it usually cools off enough you don’t need AC all night, either. I set the thermostat on...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-01-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 15,802
Posted By Tahoejeep
I really don’t think this mileage tax will go...

I really don’t think this mileage tax will go through. And I seriously don’t think it would replace gas tax. There’s no way to enforce it and I would do everything I could to not pay it. Too much of...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-07-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,184
Posted By Tahoejeep
I have the RVi brake system and like it. Very...

I have the RVi brake system and like it. Very light weight and quick to set up. I’ve used it on 4 different toads, two Jeep Wranglers, one Grand Cherokee and a VW New Beetle. Used it with a Winnebago...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-02-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,372
Posted By Tahoejeep
2003 Dutch Star 330 Cat???

It should be the 2136E. I have an ‘03 Allegro Bus on an ‘02 Freightliner chassis. Seems like there are less heui pump issues with a 2136, so I think it’s better.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-02-2021, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,654
Posted By Tahoejeep
I have no experience with lithium batteries, but...

I have no experience with lithium batteries, but I throw the disconnect switch on the house batteries and walk away. I’ll bring out a generator to the storage building and charge both house and...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-01-2021, 08:13 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,371
Posted By Tahoejeep
I have the opposite problem. I tow a lifted Jeep...

I have the opposite problem. I tow a lifted Jeep Wrangler and my hitch is a bit low. Been debating on welding on a taller receiver or going with an add on lifted receiver. Been getting by with what I...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-03-2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,420
Posted By Tahoejeep
Thanks for the replies! So there is hope! Looks...

Thanks for the replies! So there is hope! Looks like it may be a job I will tackle myself, although I dread it :sad: Gorgeguy, or anyone, any idea where I would find the right part number and...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-01-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,420
Posted By Tahoejeep
2003 Allegro Bus dash heater core leak

I have started to have antifreeze leaking out of the heater box on my coach. Hoses both look good, so I doubt that's the problem. Looks to me like it's the heater core. Has anyone had their heater...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-02-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 730
Posted By Tahoejeep
I’m going by what the service rep was telling me....

I’m going by what the service rep was telling me. Carbon in the system. Took the discharge line off of the compressor and with engine running, it would not built up much pressure - could stop...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-01-2020, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 730
Posted By Tahoejeep
Meant to also say I barely had enough air...

Meant to also say I barely had enough air pressure to make it as far as I did. At least I didn’t need a tow!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-01-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 730
Posted By Tahoejeep
When your traveling, you just don’t know where...

When your traveling, you just don’t know where the best place to go is. I’ve had good luck at both Freightliner, Peterbilt and Cat shops in the past. The coach is supposed to go in this afternoon and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-01-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 730
Posted By Tahoejeep
Freightliner service in Columbia, SC

Has anyone had work done at Excel Freightliner in Columbia? My engine air compressor failed on my Cat 2136. A week ago! Sure seems like they’re giving me the run-around! I don’t think they’ve even...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-18-2020, 09:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,988
Posted By Tahoejeep
Well, we’ve made it as far south as Arkansas so...

Well, we’ve made it as far south as Arkansas so far. Just taking one day at a time and seeing what is ahead of us for the next day or so. Will call Red Bay, AL tomorrow morning to make sure we can...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-16-2020, 07:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,988
Posted By Tahoejeep
What’s going to be closed when we get there???

We are leaving very soon to travel from northern MInnesota to Florida. Not worried about COVID-19, but what’s going to be open to see when we get there. My wife just read someplace that all the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2020, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,111
Posted By Tahoejeep
I use 5W-40 Rotella T6 full synthetic in both the...

I use 5W-40 Rotella T6 full synthetic in both the coach and Onan generator. Coach starts good in the winter down to 15°. The Onan seems to like this oil also. As far as that goes, I just started...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-24-2019, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,351
Posted By Tahoejeep
Thanks for the info. So it appears that my...

Thanks for the info. So it appears that my problem may be a lack of oil issue. I printed out the attachment and will keep in the coach. I will check back with Allstate Peterbilt to see how much...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-21-2019, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,351
Posted By Tahoejeep
Engine AC compressor clutch locks up

On my 2002 2136, I've gone through 4 compressors in the last 5 years. Chassis AC was not working when I first bought the coach and the dealer replaced the compressor which fixed the issue. Drove...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-22-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 19,917
Posted By Tahoejeep
I have been using Rotella T-6 in 5W-40 for the...

I have been using Rotella T-6 in 5W-40 for the past 4 years in both the coach (Cat 3126) and 7.5kw Onan. We head south from northern MN end of January and I feel I need the 5W-40 to ensure cold...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 09-13-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,340
Posted By Tahoejeep
I’ve had no trouble starting my 3126 down into...

I’ve had no trouble starting my 3126 down into the teens, without running the block heater and no black smoke or hard starting. I run Rotella T6 5W-40 engine oil for easier winter starts. We...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-20-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,414
Posted By Tahoejeep
FWIW, I am not a fan of WD40. I use a silicone...

FWIW, I am not a fan of WD40. I use a silicone lube on my leveling cylinders whenever I have them extended for a long period of time or when they start to retract slow. So far, so good.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-12-2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,796
Posted By Tahoejeep
We just got home from the Ark Encounter. We...

We just got home from the Ark Encounter. We stayed at Little Farm on the River in Rising Sun, IN. Nice place, but an hour from the Ark. Have fun!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-12-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By Tahoejeep
I am also dealing with a shower leak. Appears to...

I am also dealing with a shower leak. Appears to be somewhere on the drain line. I'm not sure yet how to attack it...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-12-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 832
Posted By Tahoejeep
dcleaner, I hope my leak was discovered in time! ...

dcleaner, I hope my leak was discovered in time! Might be I just have to tear into it, shower stall and all!
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-12-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 832
Posted By Tahoejeep
Leak on shower drain piping. '03 Allegro Bus 35RP

I have recently discovered water on the tile floor coming from under the shower pan after using the shower. Upon further inspection, I also have seen water dripping outside in front of the rear...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 07-04-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,429
Posted By Tahoejeep
I had my IAP replaced on Monday at Western States...

I had my IAP replaced on Monday at Western States Cat in Kalispell, MT. My Scangauge D did not pick up an engine code. My failure was also erratic, Check engine light would flash on and I'd loose...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-15-2019, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,455
Posted By Tahoejeep
I have fig. 25 in my user's manual. And I...

I have fig. 25 in my user's manual. And I downloaded and saved the full service manual. Thanks for both links. I'll see in the local RV service can test the board. Seeing as it's the weekend, I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-14-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,455
Posted By Tahoejeep
Suburban SF42 furnace won't run

The fan was obviously going bad, so ordered a new fan motor and have it installed. I know all the wires I had to unhook are back the way they were. Fan motor runs great with external 12V power...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-06-2019, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,743
Posted By Tahoejeep
2014 VW Beetle toad

I have a 2000 Beetle that I have towed 15k miles in the last 5 years. It has really pulled nicely behind both our current Allegro Bus and our former Winnebago View. I’ve had absolutely no issues flat...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-03-2019, 08:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,468
Posted By Tahoejeep
I have had pretty much the same problem, but my...

I have had pretty much the same problem, but my leak is on the manual dump valves on the two front air tanks. So far, I have been getting by with occasionally spraying the two offending valves with...
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