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Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 07-18-2019, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,106
Posted By webbman57
Thanks, looking at heading north into Canada from...

Thanks, looking at heading north into Canada from Green Bay then over to Maine.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 07-07-2019, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,106
Posted By webbman57
Seattle to Bar Harbor

Planning a trip using RVTW and it suggested Canada over the great lakes. Has anybody gone that way? How are the roads, campgrounds? We are in a 38 ft class A with a toad.
Thanks.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-30-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3,743
Views: 1,336,303
Posted By webbman57
We are at Huntington State park, Huntington, UT....

We are at Huntington State park, Huntington, UT. Great little park next to the lake. 50 amp and water.244190244191
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-20-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,977
Posted By webbman57
Oxygenics shower system

We loved our shower until we broke it after 2 years. I quickly bought a new one and That's when we discovered the manufacturer had made a change to the shutoff valve. It doesn't.

I called them...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-24-2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,903
Posted By webbman57
Not at all, as newbies to the RV life I shared...

Not at all, as newbies to the RV life I shared many suggestions including this forum.
Go buy a electric heater so you don't use propane while on shore power.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-14-2019, 05:47 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,903
Posted By webbman57
The question was, is a loud propane furnace...

The question was, is a loud propane furnace considered too loud to run in a park.

I for one use a electric heater when on shore power when it's free. Its free and quite for everyone.

We even...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-13-2019, 07:13 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,903
Posted By webbman57
Like I said, we have never had this issue before...

Like I said, we have never had this issue before in all our travels.
Its is a brand new gas coach and I don't know what type of furnace, but do have the "need propane" sign in their dash.

We use...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-13-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,903
Posted By webbman57
Park is full, i have been fulltime for awhile and...

Park is full, i have been fulltime for awhile and have never heard a furnace this loud.
Thanks for your response.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-13-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,903
Posted By webbman57
Quiet time

Would a loud propane furnace be considered to loud. We are in a FHU rv resort and a brand new coach next to us is running their furnace every night. The temps have been in the high 30s, so i...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-29-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By webbman57
Black Tank Rinse

While at a FHU CG i tried to use the flush system. I hooked up the hose to the inlet connection and turned on the water. I heard the water spray in the tank. I waited a few minutes and I noticed...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-24-2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 775
Posted By webbman57
Backup refrigerator options

What are the options for a backup cooling system? We are looking at a 12v system but they are very expensive. Carrying a cooler around takes a lot of space.
What does the forum think? We are...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-28-2018, 11:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,982
Posted By webbman57
Thanks to everyone. My friend's MH is a 2007...

Thanks to everyone. My friend's MH is a 2007 alpine with hydraulic brakes. He lost fluid and lost brakes.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-28-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,982
Posted By webbman57
Good question. He is waiting for a mobile tech to...

Good question. He is waiting for a mobile tech to look at it. If the toad is hooked up why wouldn't its brakes operate?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-28-2018, 10:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,982
Posted By webbman57
He is still looking into it, but it looks like he...

He is still looking into it, but it looks like he lost the oil seal and the oil got on his brakes. never lost air, but the emergence brake didn't work.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-28-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,982
Posted By webbman57
Brakes Failed

A friend lost his brakes at the end of a trip, close to home. Everyone is ok, but we were wondering if he had the toad hooked up (he didn't) it would have slowed him down? He used the engine brake to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,608
Posted By webbman57
Thanks everyone. I have 2000 watt inverter and ...

Thanks everyone. I have 2000 watt inverter and 4 6v batteries. Think the inverter is MSW, so will need to see what happens.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-23-2018, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,608
Posted By webbman57
fridge on inverter

Need to replace our RV fridge 15 +years old. Can I run a residential though the inverter full time? If I am on hookups 50amp etc.will the power go though the inverter to the fridge without hurting...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,703
Posted By webbman57
275/70r/22.5 around 400 each

275/70r/22.5 around 400 each
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-13-2018, 12:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,703
Posted By webbman57
Thanks for all the comments. Decided on Goodyear...

Thanks for all the comments. Decided on Goodyear as they were the only other choice in my size besides michelin. We don't full-time yet so we stay in the northwest for now. Les Schwab made us a great...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-06-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,703
Posted By webbman57
True, but I have no idea how these tires were...

True, but I have no idea how these tires were treated and at 7 years why take a chance.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-06-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,703
Posted By webbman57
Looking for new tires

My new to me DSDP need new tires. Ages out after 7 years.
Mr Tire says the brand isn't as important as the warranty and service after the sale.
What are your thoughts?
Love this website.
Thanks.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-13-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,937
Posted By webbman57
Brand new newmar for 125k, wow!

Brand new newmar for 125k, wow!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2017, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 744
Posted By webbman57
Replacement porch light len

Need help. Can't find this len anywhere.
Any suggestions
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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-16-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,838
Posted By webbman57
What systems aren't worth the fix on your RV?

For me it's the dash AC. Just did a 1500 trip in the 90s and ran the generator the whole trip.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-15-2017, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By webbman57
Thanks, the water tank doesn't fill unless I turn...

Thanks, the water tank doesn't fill unless I turn the "fill tank" valve. Park water system works great.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-15-2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By webbman57
Fresh water leak

While learning "new to me" systems on our coach I thonk i caused a fresh water leak.

I was using the sewer flush system which came with the coach and heard the water running in the tank. I stepped...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-15-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,964
Posted By webbman57
Great idea. Easy fix. Thanks for sharing.

Great idea. Easy fix. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-13-2017, 11:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,964
Posted By webbman57
Wow, interesting. My coach is 15 years old and...

Wow, interesting. My coach is 15 years old and the paint is faded in this area on both sides. I wonder how the new coaches deal with this issue.
Thanks everyone.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-13-2017, 09:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,964
Posted By webbman57
Diesel spillage while fueling

How do you keep diesel from spilling on the paint around the fill cap?

What's the best way to clean the paint if you do spill some?

The diesel seems to froth when filling the tank. Is thar...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-01-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,614
Posted By webbman57
First long trip, my thoughts.

We just returned from a 7 day 1500 mile trip and I have a few thought.

Truck stops are for trucks. I am 40ft long, so I got fuel at both loves and pilot and got attitude at both places. Sad
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-17-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By webbman57
Got it, thanks. 194

Got it, thanks. 194
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-16-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By webbman57
Light bulb

Anyone know size bulb goes in the door handle of my 2002 DS?168959
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2017, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By webbman57
Thanks, the floor plan is what sold us. Very rare...

Thanks, the floor plan is what sold us. Very rare bath area. She only has 20kmiles, so we jumped on it.
Learning things everyday while plan foe going full-time in a year.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-13-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By webbman57
2002 dutch star 3872

2002 dutch star 3872
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-13-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By webbman57
Surprise

Owning an older coach has its issues, but i keep finding surprises from the previous owners. Today I found a poor repair under the sewer vent. If you see 2" of DICOR on a patch watch out.
What...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-06-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By webbman57
Quick update. Call spartan and explained the...

Quick update. Call spartan and explained the issue. They feel it in the wiring connection and walked me though how test it. Basically swap wires and see if the issue follows. Sounds like another...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By webbman57
Thanks, I will.

Thanks, I will.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-04-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By webbman57
Thanks,

Thanks,
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-04-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By webbman57
Spartan

Spartan
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-04-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By webbman57
Air pressure drop

While returning home from 4 day trip I watched 1 of my 2 air tanks drop for 120 to 65 psi. The red light came on for about a minute then returned to the 120 psi. I was cruising on I-5 in Seattle bing...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-24-2017, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 658
Posted By webbman57
Thanks, that's the plan for now.

Thanks, that's the plan for now.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-24-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 658
Posted By webbman57
3000 for a new nash AC or run the generator. At...

3000 for a new nash AC or run the generator. At least we can run the furnace when it's cold. We have alot more of those up here.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-24-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 658
Posted By webbman57
Even with the motor charging the battery? What if...

Even with the motor charging the battery? What if we got a bigger alternator.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-24-2017, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 658
Posted By webbman57
AC on generator

Dash AC is dead and with the temp is around 95 in the great north west. We ran the generator on a short trip to use the AC.
Why can't the inverter power 1 AC while the coach is running?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-22-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,420
Posted By webbman57
We just bought our new to us class A after 3...

We just bought our new to us class A after 3 years in a TT. Just remember, small truck pulls a small TT. Don't get sold a TT beyond your total truck weight rating. It will kill your truck.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-22-2017, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 864
Posted By webbman57
Thanks. So no need for the fuse master if I run...

Thanks. So no need for the fuse master if I run power from the coach?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-22-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 864
Posted By webbman57
Great question. If I have power from the coach....

Great question. If I have power from the coach. Do I need to install a charger or pull the fuses? Installer wants to charge for both. Fuse master and charger
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-03-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,100
Posted By webbman57
Thanks to everyone. Looked at every cell. All...

Thanks to everyone. Looked at every cell. All were low. Almost a gal of distilled water. All cells tested good. Maintenence free in my future.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-01-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,100
Posted By webbman57
Any body using oil over the water to reduce...

Any body using oil over the water to reduce maintenance?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-31-2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,100
Posted By webbman57
Thanks to everyone. Great ideas provided.

Thanks to everyone. Great ideas provided.
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