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Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-22-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 883
Posted By onawing
Class C without bed overcab. Our HR has three...

Class C without bed overcab. Our HR has three storage compartments plus control panel and 32” tv.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-19-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 939
Posted By onawing
Have run two additional 15amp circuits using...

Have run two additional 15amp circuits using #12ga wire and water proof male plug, mounted into the rear left side of my HR B+. Also made adapter for 50amp male into 2 15amp female plugs to run.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-09-2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 344
Posted By onawing
Have always used Karrier ST145R12. Best mileage...

Have always used Karrier ST145R12. Best mileage was around 10k, tread was still good but had a blowout on a rough section of I95. Least was 3 to4k on first set years ago. On the fourth set since...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-08-2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 344
Posted By onawing
Replacing 12” Tires with 14” tires

Have had an Acme EZ dolly for the past 7 years. It’s been alright except for the short life of the tires. Have always wonder if a larger dia tire could be used. Was thinking of going from the 12” to...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-23-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By onawing
ST145R12 karrier load star.

ST145R12 karrier load star.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-23-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By onawing
Replacing 12” tires with 13” tires

A question for those who may have already done this. I have a acme dolly that has 12” , e rated tires. In the past 2 months two tires and one rim have been destroyed from bad road conditions (I95 in...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-09-2021, 06:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,352
Posted By onawing
2x on that and a good short term memory.

2x on that and a good short term memory.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-06-2021, 05:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,352
Posted By onawing
Fuel pump is between the fuel filter and carb....

Fuel pump is between the fuel filter and carb. Mine requires removing air filter, solenoid and electrical module (pc board) to get to the fuel pump. My problem was getting the pc board back in place....
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-05-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,352
Posted By onawing
In my MH have a Onan 4000. Google video on how to...

In my MH have a Onan 4000. Google video on how to change, looked easy enough but you need to remember the exact movements (motion, path) used when removing other parts. 15 min to take apart, 2 hours...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-04-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,352
Posted By onawing
Had problems with my gen running for 5 to 10 min....

Had problems with my gen running for 5 to 10 min. then stopping. Changed the filter, check the fuel pump, filled carb. with Sea Foam and ended up changing carb. nothing work. Notice that when it did...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-03-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By onawing
Its been a number of years since I change out the...

Its been a number of years since I change out the front sway bar on my E450 but I recall that large front bolts were very hard to remove. After I did get them out, it look like they had Loctite on...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-09-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,937
Posted By onawing
Had factory install sway bars and steering...

Had factory install sway bars and steering stabilizer when I bought my HR 29' B+ six years ago. Had a lot of wind push when being pass by 18 wheelers and steering wheel shimmy when just driving down...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-25-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,058
Posted By onawing
Trip to Bar Harbor Maine

Any current information about taking route 2 from Montpelier VT to Bar Harbor MA. This will be one leg of our trip from Florence SC through Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, New York, Vermont and Maine that...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-19-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By onawing
New kitchen sink and chopping board

https://www.irv2.com/forums/Just finish replacing original two bowl sink with this one. DF has wanted one for while. Only sink that would fit was from E-trailer. Had to add spacer (chopping block) because...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-24-2020, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,620
Posted By onawing
Always carry a 11 ton hyd jack. Had to use twice...

Always carry a 11 ton hyd jack. Had to use twice on same trip this year to change two of the rear tires
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-10-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By onawing
Had same problem with back bedroom not cooling....

Had same problem with back bedroom not cooling. Bought this portable 7k BYU that would set on counter in bedroom. Used some 1/8” Lexan for a window to hold exhaust vent. Lower cover is for tv cable....
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-09-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By onawing
Mine also had just one battery. I did have a...

Mine also had just one battery. I did have a second new battery installed when I purchased MH in 2015 but had to replace both two years later because the first was much older the the one I had...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-08-2020, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,485
Posted By onawing
don't know about air bags but I also had the...

don't know about air bags but I also had the problem of the ball hitch dragging. Check out E trailer.com for RV skid wheels. I install these and they do work but you need to go very slow. Their a...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-08-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By onawing
I also have HR B+ 29PBT, 2011. First off there is...

I also have HR B+ 29PBT, 2011. First off there is not Velcro holding the upper most fascia board. Large brad style staples hold the fascia in place. you will very carefully using a stiff steel putty...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-27-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,761
Posted By onawing
Stabilizer jacks on a class c

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Added these scissor jacks 3 years ago. Have not really used them to level MH, maybe a inch lift at most. Their just for stabilizing the coach. They do help but do not eliminate all motion. ...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-22-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,336
Posted By onawing
time to change tires

Just got back from a 3 day weekend camp in north-western south carolina and had (2) rear blowouts. one going and one coming back. really not much fun. Tires are just short of 5 years old with 20000...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-30-2020, 07:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,535
Posted By onawing
RV frigerator

Leave ours on 24/7, weather full or not. Don't like the mold problem when off and always a little afraid of the door seals drying out and not sealing.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-30-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By onawing
I also used Nu-Core vinyl planking through out my...

I also used Nu-Core vinyl planking through out my B+ HR, 4 years ago. not one problem in those 4 years. I did not glue any planks to the floor but did add cheep 12" self sticking vinyl tiles to level...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-30-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,314
Posted By onawing
google "Always Shiny Wheels & RV". They have...

google "Always Shiny Wheels & RV". They have extension valves and long valves (to be installed when changing tires). Good luck.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-17-2019, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,058
Posted By onawing
Gas half sounds some what similar to my 6 gal dis...

Gas half sounds some what similar to my 6 gal dis Atwood wh. With a flame sputtering and then goes out. I also change the electric module, didn’t help. Noticed that I had corrosion on the inside of...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-07-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,811
Posted By onawing
Installed a 7/16 thick , cork back, grove lock,...

Installed a 7/16 thick , cork back, grove lock, vinyl flooring from NuCore three years ago. No glueing, floating. Did add floor molding around entire floor. Have not had any problems262832262833
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-07-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 986
Posted By onawing
Have only made one road trip since I noted this...

Have only made one road trip since I noted this problem. We made the trip (3 hour drive), check voltage before we left, 12.7 volts (had been using a 4amp charger to keep batteries going). Got to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-06-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 986
Posted By onawing
Update and final out come. Looks like it was the...

Update and final out come. Looks like it was the converter. Would give 13.7 v till heat sink was required, then no cooling and voltage would drop back to 3 to 4 volts. Have had new converter from...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-22-2019, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 986
Posted By onawing
261111 Would the fuse be in the coach breaker...

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Would the fuse be in the coach breaker box (see photo) or in the actual converter. Do not see anything label converter.
Thanks
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-22-2019, 08:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 986
Posted By onawing
No charge from either coach converter nor engine while running

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Morning all. Having a electrical charging problem. Replaced 2 (12v) coach batteries last week. After 4 days went to coach and had no DC. Always have MH plug into house 30amp shore plug....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-07-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,236
Posted By onawing
Had the same problem with my HR. First tried...

Had the same problem with my HR. First tried cleaning both ground wires, worked for a while. Next inspected both plugs for corrosion, none found , would work then not. Check and recheck door magnet,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-07-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13,633
Views: 2,138,340
Posted By onawing
248942 bought a free standing sink and faucet and...

248942 bought a free standing sink and faucet and installed in our class-c bathroom.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-04-2019, 01:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,866
Posted By onawing
Can only agree about James Island County...

Can only agree about James Island County Park/Campground. has to be one of the nicest on the Strand (South Carolina Coast)
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-22-2018, 06:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,610
Posted By onawing
Second A/C in class-c

Honeywell was the make of portable A/C. No problems with exhaust or drain. Exhaust tube is short (8" or less), made by pop riveting a piece of aluminum eaves (Lowes) sheet.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-21-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,610
Posted By onawing
Second AC in class-c

Had same problem with not enough AC here in south east. Decide to add a portable AC to back bedroom. Found one that would fit on counter, height was the big problem but did find this 8000 btu. Added...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-03-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By onawing
adding sway bars to front end of E-450 class-c

Check out the threads about front end alignment for class-c's. I replaced both the front and rear sway bars at the same time, there was improvement but the next year had the front alignment with the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-26-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,043
Posted By onawing
What is the most used insurance company for a motorhome

Need to find a new insurance carrier for my class c, HR. Just got letter telling me that old agent will no longer represent Nationwide. So what do you all have and recommend?

Thanks for your...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-17-2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,097
Posted By onawing
Have had one for the past two years. Works well...

Have had one for the past two years. Works well and does remove a lot of TP and other. After dumping usually rinse twice then add some back and leave till next dump. Only problem at some camp sites...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-22-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,778
Posted By onawing
Thanks for all the replies, they were helpful....

Thanks for all the replies, they were helpful. While I don't need the 125psi now I do like the 100% duty cycle. Think I'll go with the 450 RV model.

Thanks again
Jeff
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 05-18-2018, 02:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 712
Posted By onawing
holiday rambler :: 2011 Augusta 29PBT

holiday rambler :: 2011 Augusta 29PBT (2017-10-18 17:50:11)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-18-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,778
Posted By onawing
Portable air compressor

I'm looking to add a small portable air compressor (basically for tires) to my class-c while traveling across country. Saw the Viair 400P-RV advertised and looks like it would take up the lest space...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-04-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 129,230
Posted By onawing
Rode a GL-1800 for 13 years around the eastern...

Rode a GL-1800 for 13 years around the eastern half of this great country. The only way to go on 2wheels = ONAWING. Sold the bike, bought the MH and will now see the rest of the country.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-21-2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 920
Posted By onawing
Holiday Rambler 29PBT B+

The DW and myself really do like our HR B+. the only major difference I see between my unit and other Class C is the lack of any basement storage. There is one external compartment on the rear right...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,009
Posted By onawing
concering the step and maybe the slide, check all...

concering the step and maybe the slide, check all ground wires. Had the same problem with my step. found (2) ground wire conections around the step wiring. removed both, cleaned with wire brush and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-15-2018, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 964
Posted By onawing
Sensor issues in both gray and black tanks

Not having the more common issue of the sensors reading full when you know their empty but rather as the tanks fill the sensor remain the same. The black tank stays at empty and the gray tank at ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-18-2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,006
Posted By onawing
Adding "over the cab" storage, behind the flat screen TV

Have been thinking about making the area behind the flat screen TV into a light weight storage area in my HR Augusta B+. Would add hinges to a frame for the TV, insulate and box in the usable area in...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-09-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,023
Posted By onawing
camping world extended warranty

We are 2 years into a 5 year EW through CW on a 2011 B+ HR. So far have had to have the A/C unit replaced, (Actual was worked on 3 separate times by CW before replacement). Water heater required 2...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-30-2017, 03:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,238
Posted By onawing
174947174948 Used a plastic foam edge molding...

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Used a plastic foam edge molding from Lowes. For around edges. Lay planks on top of original vinyl floor.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-30-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,238
Posted By onawing
vinyl planks flooring

Recently removed all carpeting and covered over all existing floor vinyl with a cork back 100% vinyl planking from NuCore. Planks snap together like other wood laminates, all cuts were done with a...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-22-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 716
Posted By onawing
174059 Have a HR B+, 29'. Remove all carpet....

174059
Have a HR B+, 29'. Remove all carpet. Left original vinyl and added 12" vinyl tiles to area under old carpet that was not covered by original vinyl. Installed a cork back vinyl laminate...
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