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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-22-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,937
Posted By G Shaw
I see that a Renegade Class 8 truck conversion...

I see that a Renegade Class 8 truck conversion has already been mentioned. Pulling a 20000 lb trailer with a Class A works but not for long. The frame under the coach is not designed to have that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-17-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,717
Posted By G Shaw
Curious but what do you use for grilling?

Curious but what do you use for grilling?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-27-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,388
Posted By G Shaw
We always stay at Arizona Charlie's too. Found...

We always stay at Arizona Charlie's too. Found it suits our needs just fine. Tried the Oasis one year at New Years and man do they know how to charge:dance:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-25-2016, 06:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,790
Posted By G Shaw
Love my Bigfoot system. I have the seperate pump...

Love my Bigfoot system. I have the seperate pump per cylinder system and can pick the coach off the ground-umphh
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-30-2016, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,116
Posted By G Shaw
Thanks for the suggestions. The 12500 is a...

Thanks for the suggestions. The 12500 is a different beast than the 7500 as the muffler is inside the enclosure. Crawled under late today and noticed a bolton side panel, will take it off tomorrow...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-29-2016, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,116
Posted By G Shaw
Spark arrestor maintenance

Anybody ever cleaned the spark arrestor on an Onan QD12500 diesel generator? Manual says it should be done every 150 hours and I can't even find the muffler on this thing lol.
Of course the gen is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-22-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By G Shaw
I own an Aria ll also and since owning it for...

I own an Aria ll also and since owning it for over 4 years, I now know more about electric rv toilets than I ever thought I should.
I replaced the electric controller the other day and while I had...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-22-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,373
Posted By G Shaw
Phone Winegard. I think you can go from Direct...

Phone Winegard. I think you can go from Direct to Dish by replacing rreflector and lnb's. I tried going the other way and Winegard said no no. Worth the call not having to recaulk roof area.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-15-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,560
Posted By G Shaw
Liberty Harbor-stayed there late last year-what a...

Liberty Harbor-stayed there late last year-what a rip off. Promised me a refund and never saw it, washrooms filthy, new construction going on at the back of the lot and work starts at 7 am....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-04-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,779
Posted By G Shaw
I purchased new slide topper awnings from Stone...

I purchased new slide topper awnings from Stone Vos this year when we were in Florida.
Went to Chris' shop and also attended a seminar at Lazy Days that was being presented.
From what I picked up,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-30-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By G Shaw
we just got back from wintering in Florida. ...

we just got back from wintering in Florida. Hadn't made any reservations until we got there, sure we had to do a bit of shopping but always found a good place to stay. If you know where you want to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,545
Posted By G Shaw
Engineering at its finest. Wait till you change...

Engineering at its finest. Wait till you change the fuel filter on the newer 12.5kw :dance:
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 02-07-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,258
Posted By G Shaw
Curiosity tells me this engine doesn't have...

Curiosity tells me this engine doesn't have liners. No inframe for this bad boy.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 02-07-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,258
Posted By G Shaw
Isnt the 3126 a liner engine. If so why not...

Isnt the 3126 a liner engine. If so why not inframe the engine and put liners and pistons in it and be done with it??
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-02-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,028
Posted By G Shaw
Just bought 8 new Trojan T105's at I4 Power...

Just bought 8 new Trojan T105's at I4 Power Equipment in Plant City. Matched an online ad for pricing, batteries were in stock, dated pretty good, great service so they got my business. :dance
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-01-2016, 01:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,779
Posted By G Shaw
I too was thinking of replacing our JK with a...

I too was thinking of replacing our JK with a TrailHawk and thanking those that worked to find a solution to the wobble. With this wiring of the steering pump, will this necessitate a charge wire...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-29-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,046
Posted By G Shaw
Mine dripped earlier this trip. I turned off the...

Mine dripped earlier this trip. I turned off the water hose, drained the pressure and took off the filter. Everything looked okay so I relubed the o rings and installed and no leaks-hmmm. Give it...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-17-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,156
Posted By G Shaw
I too was at the Tampa show and dropped into the...

I too was at the Tampa show and dropped into the Blue Ox display to ask about a situation with my Aventa series bar. The head that attaches to the receiver was loose and immediate safety flags went...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-09-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,510
Posted By G Shaw
Who's going to the Tampa RV Show

Starts this Wednesday and goes to Saturday. Time to get some ideas about a new coach.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-07-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By G Shaw
MrD thanks for the clarification on who is...

MrD thanks for the clarification on who is invited to a FMCA rally-thought I may have to start another rant-lol:dance:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-28-2015, 01:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,345
Posted By G Shaw
jacwjames-thank you for not taking your rv on the...

jacwjames-thank you for not taking your rv on the Beartooth. Definitely a beautiful road to be enjoyed but everything in its right place.
Attached pic is my Beartooth slayer:dance:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-15-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,925
Posted By G Shaw
Doing a little homework, on Dec 15, 2015 the...

Doing a little homework, on Dec 15, 2015 the USDOT allowed an axle to be overloaded by 550Lbs (previously was 400)
So what will happen if you show up at the scale 800 lbs over, on any axle, I bet...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,925
Posted By G Shaw
Okay-will someone that thinks it is okay to drive...

Okay-will someone that thinks it is okay to drive around in their motorhome and know any or all axles are overloaded, please proceed to the local highway scale and see what the state troopers do...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-11-2015, 04:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,337
Posted By G Shaw
We went to Concord NC for the World of Outlaws...

We went to Concord NC for the World of Outlaws Finals earlier this year and they had experienced a fair bit of precipitation. Since we didn't make reservations years ago, we were sent to the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-10-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,786
Posted By G Shaw
I wouldn't have Blue Beacon wash my grandsons...

I wouldn't have Blue Beacon wash my grandsons Radio Flyer wagon. Terrible job, streaks looked like they used oil contaminated water???
The only commericial wash I liked was Little Sisters in...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-08-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,341
Posted By G Shaw
If you contact NRC,Showhauler or Renegade they...

If you contact NRC,Showhauler or Renegade they can custom build whatever length you want. I believe everything over 40ft is required to have a tag axle (or in the case of a truck conversion, this is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-20-2015, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 893
Posted By G Shaw
Being in the heavy equipment repair business for...

Being in the heavy equipment repair business for almost 40 years, it was rare ever to buy a new cylinder from the OEM. Find a good hydraulic repair shop and they can repair everything on your...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-28-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,280
Posted By G Shaw
I've made this trip down I5 a few times in the...

I've made this trip down I5 a few times in the winter.
DOT or some similar officials are usually monitoring the passes(Ashland)in advance of a snowfall(called a chain check) Not having chains...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-22-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,868
Posted By G Shaw
My C15 tossed belt shortly after I bought it,...

My C15 tossed belt shortly after I bought it, never figured out why but it doesnt matter. Bought new belts and couldnt figure out routing for love or money. Finally got Cat dealership to forward...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-20-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By G Shaw
Got a local spring repair facility, if not try a...

Got a local spring repair facility, if not try a truck repair place, they may recognize it. What chassis was your motorhome built on?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,499
Posted By G Shaw
Magnum doesn't supply manuals with their...

Magnum doesn't supply manuals with their inverters but it is available online.
I don't find this convenient but at least I can print the pages I need and go from there.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,503
Posted By G Shaw
I hear you guys complaining about the high cost...

I hear you guys complaining about the high cost of labor to work on your motorhomes. You should see what the CAT dealership I worked for went through working on luxury yachts. Man a million bucks...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-13-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,643
Posted By G Shaw
I had MCD's installed a couple years ago at the...

I had MCD's installed a couple years ago at the factory. Job didn't go real well and the product sure doesn't reflect the price charged.
Made in America doesn't mean what it used to.
BUT they do...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-29-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,602
Posted By G Shaw
MCD has quite an attitude towards a customer...

MCD has quite an attitude towards a customer AFTER they own the product. Wait till you have a warranty claim:banghead:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-28-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,226
Posted By G Shaw
As a retired heavy duty mechanic, anything I want...

As a retired heavy duty mechanic, anything I want to torque gets done with a tested torque wrench. What is the sense in wasting time with something that either strips the threads off or doesn't...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-27-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,761
Posted By G Shaw
Tongue was firmly planted in cheek when i made...

Tongue was firmly planted in cheek when i made the comment.:cool:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-26-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,761
Posted By G Shaw
Wait until the Dometic fridge people see this...

Wait until the Dometic fridge people see this one:dance:
PS glad you are safe and sound
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-23-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 20,084
Posted By G Shaw
This is how some of the truck conversions are...

This is how some of the truck conversions are built
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 07-19-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,309
Posted By G Shaw
The place I dealt with in Las Vegas was very...

The place I dealt with in Las Vegas was very adamant. If it had an cab overhang and a hood it was a Class C and NOT ALLOWED. Well that made it pretty clear to me-lol.:dance:So down the road I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2015, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,768
Posted By G Shaw
I put 365 on the Freightliner when I upgraded to...

I put 365 on the Freightliner when I upgraded to 18000 lb front axle. You are right to run them at 105 and believe me the ride is so much better than the 315's were at 120 lbs. Talk to Michelin...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-15-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 775
Posted By G Shaw
Wish I had known about Automotion Shade. MCD is...

Wish I had known about Automotion Shade. MCD is a royal pain in the butt to deal with as a Canadian for warranty replacement. Matter of fact they are even rude to deal with one on one. Thanks for...
Forum: Truck Conversions 07-11-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,273
Posted By G Shaw
Bob, the software upgrade(not a chip) does burn...

Bob, the software upgrade(not a chip) does burn more fuel and thus temps are higher now than what it was. Having said that, the dealer that did the reprogramming warned me about high temps (engine...
Forum: Truck Conversions 06-24-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,273
Posted By G Shaw
I have been talking to CAT dealers for a couple...

I have been talking to CAT dealers for a couple years now to rerate my truck. I have an Eaton Autoshift 13 speed rated at 1650 torque and because of this no one would assume the responsibility. ...
Forum: Truck Conversions 06-23-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,273
Posted By G Shaw
CAT C15 550hp 1850 ft.lb

Oh baby, just had the CAT turned up and wow. Ran the Coquihalla from Vancouver to Kamloops at 70mph plus. Fuel mileage down a bit but doesn't drop 3 gears like it did before. Yahoooo :dance::dance:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,440
Posted By G Shaw
Just after I got my truck conversion, I contacted...

Just after I got my truck conversion, I contacted a "resort" in Las Vegas. Because it resembles a Class C I was denied entry. Oh well, their loss not mine-found a nice park at a lesser rate just...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-20-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,332
Posted By G Shaw
I have the Blue Ox Aventa tow bar (10000 lb...

I have the Blue Ox Aventa tow bar (10000 lb rating) with a home made base plate to tow our 2009 Wrangler.
The simplest system to me was the Roadmaster "BrakeMaster" actuator. This is so simple to...
Forum: Truck Conversions 06-18-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,180
Posted By G Shaw
Here is the US regulations for length Good Sam...

Here is the US regulations for length
Good Sam Camping (https://www.goodsamcamping.com/plan/sizelimits.aspx)
Forum: Truck Conversions 06-18-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,180
Posted By G Shaw
RVDA of Canada - Provincial RV Regulations...

RVDA of Canada - Provincial RV Regulations (https://www.rvda.ca/ProvRVRegs.asp)

I always thought it was 45 ft max for a straight frame truck and 65 ft total. Reading this (and doing the...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-08-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,336
Posted By G Shaw
Lonnie works at Showhauler. Great guy BTW

Lonnie works at Showhauler. Great guy BTW
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-08-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By G Shaw
The guys there are the best:dance: Next coach...

The guys there are the best:dance: Next coach will have Quadra also
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