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Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-07-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,317
Posted By paddykern
We have 2015 Pleasure Way XLMB on a 3500 Sprinter...

We have 2015 Pleasure Way XLMB on a 3500 Sprinter
33,000 miles and everything holding up very well.
The Pleasure Way build is very solid.
Pleasure Way stopped building the B+9(C) for a few years...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 06-22-2022, 05:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,039
Posted By paddykern
Original wife of 44 years. Don't want her to...

Original wife of 44 years.
Don't want her to get to comfortable with the situation :-)
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 06-22-2022, 05:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By paddykern
I'm taking my 2015 in next month for the same...

I'm taking my 2015 in next month for the same recall ans a check engine light.
I was going to have them check the battery also.
Will see what they say.
Battery always on a Ctek battery tender.
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 01-17-2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,815
Posted By paddykern
We have a Pleasure-Way XLMB and we get about 16.5...

We have a Pleasure-Way XLMB and we get about 16.5 MPG average.
Wide body and no towing.
Forum: Just Conversation 01-14-2022, 05:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,868
Posted By paddykern
Agree! Need to protect society from repeat...

Agree!
Need to protect society from repeat offenders.
Forum: Just Conversation 01-14-2022, 05:20 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,648
Posted By paddykern
Slide rule was required for HS electronics class....

Slide rule was required for HS electronics class.
Instructor drilled us on it daily until we were very good with it.
Years later I taught a radiology physics class.
When a student forgot their...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-14-2022, 05:00 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 36,871
Posted By paddykern
22' B+ (C) Sprinter Average 16.5 MPG Measured...

22' B+ (C) Sprinter
Average 16.5 MPG
Measured miles/pump gallons.
Forum: Just Conversation 01-04-2022, 06:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,868
Posted By paddykern
If you prey on society and cause either physical...

If you prey on society and cause either physical or financial harm then society should have a method of preventing that harm.
Incarceration seems to be the best method.
Not for punishment but...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-30-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,588
Posted By paddykern
Never understood the instant pot craze. To me...

Never understood the instant pot craze.
To me it looks like a fast slow cooker.
I never use a slow cooker at home or RV.
I have a stovetop pressure cooker and never use that.
I can cook anything...
Forum: Boondocking 08-19-2021, 05:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,337
Posted By paddykern
I was unable to find a true 12VDC deep cycle...

I was unable to find a true 12VDC deep cycle battery.
All that I found locally were hybrid deep cycle/starting batteries.
Converted to two 6VDC golf cart batteries wired in series.
True heavy lead...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-19-2021, 05:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,035
Posted By paddykern
I have a non-monitored alarm with a very loud...

I have a non-monitored alarm with a very loud bell both inside and outside.
I have neighbors park in driveway.
I have neighbor put some of their trash at my drive every trash day.
Lights on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-26-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,522
Posted By paddykern
I don't have much room so went with a VHF/UHF ham...

I don't have much room so went with a VHF/UHF ham radio.
I have on occasion made contacts concerning a traffic jam but I doubt that would be the norm.
Forum: Just Conversation 03-16-2021, 07:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,343
Posted By paddykern
I found a dimmer for our under awning LED light...

I found a dimmer for our under awning LED light strip. Works great....
Forum: Just Conversation 03-01-2021, 05:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,343
Posted By paddykern
I have end of awning LED lights. Way to bright...

I have end of awning LED lights.
Way to bright so I installed a sliding dimmer switch.
I usually turn on if I have to do something on the outside or to find my way back from the bathroom. ...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-14-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,861
Posted By paddykern
Agree. Been using a French Press for the last 20...

Agree. Been using a French Press for the last 20 years.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-14-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,283
Posted By paddykern
We bought a 22' B+(C) so we wouldn't need a toad....

We bought a 22' B+(C) so we wouldn't need a toad.
We have been able to drive and park almost everywhere.
Like the simplification of not towing another vehicle.
If we had something bigger then a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-14-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 17,863
Posted By paddykern
I was mildly upset when we paid $70 to pull into...

I was mildly upset when we paid $70 to pull into a campground at 8pm and leave at 6am when we were on our way from Michigan to Maine.
The next time (We do a Maine trip every other year) we ate at...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 12-30-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,218
Posted By paddykern
Used to have a one meter sailboat. We had a...

Used to have a one meter sailboat.
We had a group of six that would race regularly.
Gets pretty intense at times.
Nice thing about RC sailing is that you would get tired of running the boat around...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-29-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,963
Posted By paddykern
B+ helped me in my search for small C with no...

B+ helped me in my search for small C with no over cab bed.
I was able to find exactly what I was looking for.
Yes I know it is a C but using B+ narrowed down the search.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-28-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 18,031
Posted By paddykern
Never understand why people find a French press...

Never understand why people find a French press hard to clean.
Use coarse ground coffee.
I swish the grounds out on the grass/bushes. Organic and good compost/soil conditioner.
I have an vacuum...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-28-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,548
Posted By paddykern
I have a CWP and it covers many states. Where...

I have a CWP and it covers many states.
Where it does not, I don't really worry about it.
I have never been pulled over and searched.
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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-27-2020, 07:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,905
Posted By paddykern
Thank you everyone taking the time to help me...

Thank you everyone taking the time to help me with ideas on how to fix this problem.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-27-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,905
Posted By paddykern
It has a 2500 watt propane generator and as far...

It has a 2500 watt propane generator and as far as I know there is only one regulator.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-27-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,905
Posted By paddykern
This spring I will do a complete inspection of...

This spring I will do a complete inspection of all the gas lines and try to blow them out.
Interesting that you may be on the right track about moisture in the system.
When I replaced the POL it...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-27-2020, 07:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,905
Posted By paddykern
Sometimes it fails just using the on demand water...

Sometimes it fails just using the on demand water heater.
When it works I have had everything on with no problem. I normally don't run everything at the same time but did it after the first...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-26-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,905
Posted By paddykern
Thank you all for the ideas. Do you think an...

Thank you all for the ideas.

Do you think an RV dealer has the expertise to fix this?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-26-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,905
Posted By paddykern
Happens in all weather conditions but I will try...

Happens in all weather conditions but I will try warming up the regulator next time it happens.
Thanks,
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-26-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,905
Posted By paddykern
I don't loose propane over time and smell no...

I don't loose propane over time and smell no leaks.
Will have to inspect all the lines this spring.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-26-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,905
Posted By paddykern
Will try blowing air through lines in the spring....

Will try blowing air through lines in the spring. Too cold to mess with it right now.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-26-2020, 10:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,905
Posted By paddykern
Propane problem: intermittent low flow

I have had an intermittent propane problem.

Sometimes when using the furnace or generator or water heater, the propane pressure drops to near zero. (I can see this by seeing a low flame on the...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 12-26-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,006
Posted By paddykern
No I have never had any problems with the...

No I have never had any problems with the display.
Have heard just a few problems like yours.
I think they contacted Spider Controls and have a good customer experience.
Spyder Company | Quality...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-25-2020, 08:05 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 18,031
Posted By paddykern
I bought a Nespresso that takes the original...

I bought a Nespresso that takes the original pods.
I am very impressed with the espresso style coffee.
I don't take it in the MH.
Still prefer a French Press for the MH for simple, easy storage...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-23-2020, 05:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,963
Posted By paddykern
Class D? :-)

Class D? :-)
Forum: Just Conversation 12-23-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 18,524
Posted By paddykern
For both doses my arm hurt at the injection site...

For both doses my arm hurt at the injection site for two days.
Only hurt when I touched the injection site.
My wife said "STOP TOUCHING IT" :-)
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 12-22-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,444
Posted By paddykern
Only problem is these radios are not legal on...

Only problem is these radios are not legal on those services.

Very, very, very slight possibility that if caught using those radios on FRS/GMRS/MURS you could be fined by the FCC.

The FCC has...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 12-21-2020, 07:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,444
Posted By paddykern
Both you and wife will need to get a ham license....

Both you and wife will need to get a ham license.
Not hard and not a bad thing.
If not I would consider MURS radios.
Can be better quality than bubble pack FRS radios though significantly more...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-21-2020, 06:45 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 18,031
Posted By paddykern
Agree. We have been doing this for the last 20...

Agree. We have been doing this for the last 20 years.
Before that we used a stove top percolator.
No storage space and dry camp often so French press is the best solution for us.
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 12-20-2020, 06:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,444
Posted By paddykern
Very good response. Best option would be...

Very good response.

Best option would be getting a ham radio license.
Many more options for longer range communications than CB.
Negative of ham radio would be that few people in RV's are...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-20-2020, 05:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,963
Posted By paddykern
Four years ago I was on a quest to find the...

Four years ago I was on a quest to find the perfect MH for us.
Had a lust for a class B and looked at all the websites to see the inside layouts.
Discovered what was marketed as a B+. A small class...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-17-2020, 07:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,956
Posted By paddykern
If you dry camp, French press for coffee.

If you dry camp, French press for coffee.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-14-2020, 05:27 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,921
Posted By paddykern
Had a pop-up for 30 years. Had to store offsite...

Had a pop-up for 30 years. Had to store offsite for 10 years. Hated that I couldn't keep an eye on it. Decided to buy a B+ under the condition I could store it at home. If it couldn't fit in the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-05-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,829
Posted By paddykern
I replaced the tires this fall due to fronts...

I replaced the tires this fall due to fronts wearing like underinflation and also age. I increased tire pressure with the new tires and they seem to be wearing evenly now.

Many recommend Sumo...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-05-2020, 05:41 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 18,524
Posted By paddykern
Few days of injection site soreness is all I had.

Few days of injection site soreness is all I had.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-05-2020, 05:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,829
Posted By paddykern
We have one for four years and absolutely love...

We have one for four years and absolutely love it.
It has the internal layout that is perfect for us.
Small so very easy to drive and park.
We bought this model so we wouldn't need to tow a car....
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 12-02-2020, 06:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,989
Posted By paddykern
Agree. We have a small C (B+) and dry camp most...

Agree.
We have a small C (B+) and dry camp most of the time.
We have no electric gadgets.
Take up valuable space and require electric hookup or generator.
French press, stovetop toaster, tea...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-02-2020, 05:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,277
Posted By paddykern
We bought a small class C (B+), 22' with no over...

We bought a small class C (B+), 22' with no over cab bed.
It is on a MB Sprinter 3500.
Only two adults and we have plenty of room.
Bought small for convenience factor.
Small enough that we can...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 11-29-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,085
Posted By paddykern
Had a CB years ago. Used mostly with a handheld...

Had a CB years ago. Used mostly with a handheld while hunting.
Decided that FRS radios were more convenient for caravanning in close range.
Decided to look into better radios and discovered ham...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-27-2020, 06:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,130
Posted By paddykern
Our Thanksgiving dinner. We never do...

Our Thanksgiving dinner.
We never do traditional.

Pinot noir wine.
Grilled steaks.
Asparagus roasted pepper salad with shaved parmigiano reggiano and balsamic vinegar.
Roasted potatoes....
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-11-2020, 05:37 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 20,745
Posted By paddykern
Three years ago bought a small class C (B+), 22...

Three years ago bought a small class C (B+), 22 foot long, no slides.
Bought small so we can and have driven and parked everywhere without problems.
Never hook up to water or sewer.
Converted 30...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 11-01-2020, 06:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,262
Posted By paddykern
2014 3500 Pleasure Way XLMB. 28,000 miles and...

2014 3500 Pleasure Way XLMB.
28,000 miles and no problems.
A joy to drive.
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