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Forum: Bus Conversions 11-16-2022, 04:56 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,449
Posted By mat
Heard that about 2 strokes. Myself... I'm a...

Heard that about 2 strokes. Myself... I'm a retired journeyman mechanic who knows Detroits inside out, so no problems here.:) Right now, I'm elbow deep in finishing the wife's 57 chevy (big block...
Forum: Bus Conversions 11-14-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,449
Posted By mat
I fully understand the pride that goes into...

I fully understand the pride that goes into creating your own coach. At the moment, I still own 2 Gulf stream Independence motor homes, but, having converted an old GMC 4905A buffalo bus, I have...
Forum: Boondocking 03-20-2021, 06:34 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,887
Posted By mat
Thanks, that is one impressive setup. :thumb:...

Thanks, that is one impressive setup. :thumb: :cool:
Forum: Boondocking 03-18-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,887
Posted By mat
Please post some pictures of this setup.

Please post some pictures of this setup.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-20-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,544
Posted By mat
Planning to. If the country ever gets back to...

Planning to. If the country ever gets back to normal. Saving my dimes so I can replace them. (sigh) Now I Wish my other motor home had 22.5's instead of the 19.5's.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-18-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,544
Posted By mat
Still have the 06 date coded tires on the rear of...

Still have the 06 date coded tires on the rear of my coach. Fially changed out the fronts this year. I run them at 110 psi... all good.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-04-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,180
Posted By mat
I had good luck with Register Rv in Brooksville...

I had good luck with Register Rv in Brooksville Fl. Very knowledgeable and professional.
They replaced the rearend, power step motor, shocks and brakes. No issues.

Now, don't ask me about their...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-04-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,518
Posted By mat
Absolutely.

Absolutely.
Forum: Boondocking 08-21-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 25,741
Posted By mat
A little redneck engineering and you could simply...

A little redneck engineering and you could simply add a second muffler to any generator... instant quiet. :cool:
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 03-14-2020, 05:53 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,230
Posted By mat
Like you, I started on a flat quarter mile dirt...

Like you, I started on a flat quarter mile dirt track with an old 36 plymouth coupe I got for free and added a 53 ford flathead motor and spent a whopping 12 dollars getting a driveshaft made....
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 02-28-2020, 07:15 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,230
Posted By mat
Well... doesn't it seem odd that early cave...

Well... doesn't it seem odd that early cave drawings depict dinosaurs? I mean, I'm sure cavemen had lot's of spare time to dig up some 65 million year old bones and then from them, paint what they...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 02-26-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,230
Posted By mat
gone along with the beta-max.:D

gone along with the beta-max.:D
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-06-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,047
Posted By mat
I stuck this one on my 5500 marquis and it has...

I stuck this one on my 5500 marquis and it has never run better. :dance:
Was so reasonable, I bought a second one just to have. Way better than the 300 plus that cummins wanted. What I liked was it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-27-2020, 07:22 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 39,531
Posted By mat
I don't know. I just park in her yard and don't...

I don't know. I just park in her yard and don't have to look for a spot. Come to think of it, Have you checked with Travelers Campground? I stayed there a couple of times, but, I have no idea if...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-24-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,094
Posted By mat
There must be a lot of rigs out there with...

There must be a lot of rigs out there with walking space between them, even when the slides are closed. We removed the dinette and rv couch in ours so we could sleep on a recliner wall away unit. ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-21-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 39,531
Posted By mat
Yep.... and getting worse by the day. :nonono:...

Yep.... and getting worse by the day. :nonono: I'm fortunate that I have a brother near Tampa with room in his yard for me and a daughter near Gainesville, also with enough room in her yard for me.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-15-2020, 05:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,606
Posted By mat
An interesting read. :thumb: ...

An interesting read. :thumb:

https://learn.allergyandair.com/bottled-water-vs-tap-water/
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-13-2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,360
Posted By mat
Did you put all those dents in it yourself? :sad:

Did you put all those dents in it yourself? :sad:
Forum: Boondocking 01-02-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By mat
How's the water

Can anybody tell me what the water situation is at La Posa south this year? The last time we were there (2017) during the big tent time, they were running out of water and were shutting off the well...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-22-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,264
Posted By mat
Whoa, not so fast with the XRV tire deal. I just...

Whoa, not so fast with the XRV tire deal. I just got back from another 2500 mile trip in my 2007 class-A. One with the dreaded XRV tires on it. Oh yeah, they're date coded 2006. :eek::eek:Put on when...
Forum: Bus Conversions 12-18-2019, 06:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,054
Posted By mat
Sorry, only had the single.

Sorry, only had the single.
Forum: Bus Conversions 12-17-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,054
Posted By mat
Richard, I'm a little jealous of your clean...

Richard, I'm a little jealous of your clean green. :thumb:
Mine wasn't quite as pretty, but still ran like a top.:D
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-16-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,323
Posted By mat
We just went to a furniture store and bought...

We just went to a furniture store and bought wall-away units (couch and chair) and put them in our slide. Work fine and even with the slide closed, you can open them and sleep. :thumb:
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-11-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,431
Posted By mat
my 07 Independence had a little under 9400 miles...

my 07 Independence had a little under 9400 miles on it when I bought it in 2010. Test driving it, I noticed a slight hum under torque coming from the rearend. Was givin the old "it's going to make...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-19-2019, 05:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,876
Posted By mat
I have no idea what my 24' enclosed trailer...

I have no idea what my 24' enclosed trailer weighted, but, 4 years ago and again 2 years ago from Oct. to May 2, I traveled all over the country with it packed to the gills with the car, my heritage,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-10-2019, 06:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,646
Posted By mat
I'm with Twinboat here.. I needed more juice, so...

I'm with Twinboat here.. I needed more juice, so I added 2 12v batts to my 6v series parallel set. :eek:
Oh The horror... oh wait, it works. :thumb:
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-17-2019, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,796
Posted By mat
No secret. :) went up .99 cents since I got one,...

No secret. :) went up .99 cents since I got one, but, still free shipping.

...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-17-2019, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,796
Posted By mat
Finally a reasonable priced carb for Onan

Man, after all these years, they finally made an offordable aftermarket carb for my onan 55oo marquis gold generator. Cost a whooping $39 and works perfect. As an added bonus, instead of the (lets...
Forum: Bus Conversions 09-15-2019, 06:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,912
Posted By mat
:thumb::thumb: I'm with you. I miss mine (grumpy...

:thumb::thumb: I'm with you. I miss mine (grumpy spicer and all) and I'd buy back my 4905 today if I could locate it.
If anyone has seen it, give me a shout. :)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-26-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,559
Posted By mat
Have towed both a 24' enclosed and a 20' open all...

Have towed both a 24' enclosed and a 20' open all over the country. Some campgrounds had a place next to the rig, and some had a designated trailer parking area. I have not run into a campground that...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-21-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,820
Posted By mat
Hanging out in the delta, picking leeches and not...

Hanging out in the delta, picking leeches and not enjoying it one bit.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 22,913
Posted By mat
my 07 gasser 3 valve v-10 has pulled our enclosed...

my 07 gasser 3 valve v-10 has pulled our enclosed trailer all over the country with no issues. The trailer holds my camaro and motorcycle along with some other equipment. I have also towed an open...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-30-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,761
Posted By mat
that's one way to deal with a worn out or rusty...

that's one way to deal with a worn out or rusty front suspension. :cool:
Forum: Bus Conversions 09-25-2018, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,142
Posted By mat
I did it with a GMC buffalo bus. Never had an...

I did it with a GMC buffalo bus. Never had an issue at any campgrounds. However, the GMC couldn't have a slide built it because it has no conventional frame. Slides have been put in MCI and Silver...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-07-2018, 06:07 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 15,493
Posted By mat
Amen :thumb:

Amen :thumb:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-04-2018, 08:08 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 15,493
Posted By mat
got all 7 resuce fur babies with us anytime we're...

got all 7 resuce fur babies with us anytime we're out and about in the rv. :thumb:
Forum: Bus Conversions 07-09-2018, 06:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,054
Posted By mat
jcussen, you're spot on I had a 4905A #592 with...

jcussen, you're spot on I had a 4905A #592 with the grumpy 4 speed, that I converted and it would hit the mid 80's anytime I wanted. (on the flat of course) :D :thumb:
Kind of wish now that I had...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2018, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,942
Posted By mat
we had a 20' (18' deck and 2' beaver-tail) open...

we had a 20' (18' deck and 2' beaver-tail) open trailer this year and hauled the camaro and the 4 wheeler on it with no issue's. I would guess a golf cart would fit across the front as easily as the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-01-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 925
Posted By mat
question about rental cars

Has anyone rented a car for say a month or 2 while boondocking in places like Quartzsite or Yuma?
I had an issue with our toad last year and it got me to thinking that perhaps a car rental would...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-24-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By mat
Register Chevrolet and RV in Brooksville was good...

Register Chevrolet and RV in Brooksville was good to us. They have a well equipped service center with plenty of huge bays specifically designed for RV repair and maintenance. They were fast and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-14-2018, 07:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,581
Posted By mat
On the flip side... nothing may go wrong. Bought...

On the flip side... nothing may go wrong. Bought my 2007 motor home in 2013 that had been repo'ed in 09. 9450 miles on it. Shuffled around through a few dealers before I got it for a song. Still...
Forum: Boondocking 05-26-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,749
Posted By mat
JFNM... got to agree with you on this....

JFNM... got to agree with you on this. Circumstance forced me to stay in a campground for 2 months last year. Took some getting used to, having water, electric, trash dumping all at your disposal...
Forum: Boondocking 05-25-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,749
Posted By mat
A little pre-exploring, and a lot of caution will...

A little pre-exploring, and a lot of caution will allow a class-A to go at least any place a long fiver would go. :D:D
Forum: Just Conversation 04-24-2018, 06:38 AM
Replies: 863
Views: 150,713
Posted By mat
Thank you for your kind words.

Thank you for your kind words.
Forum: Just Conversation 04-23-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 863
Views: 150,713
Posted By mat
I survived. :eek:

I survived. :eek:
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-30-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,367
Posted By mat
Don't think there is any such law for dealers....

Don't think there is any such law for dealers. When motor home shopping for my brother in middle Florida, most of the coaches I looked at were 2010 and older and most had the original tires on them.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-27-2018, 03:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,044
Posted By mat
don't know if this would work for you, but, we...

don't know if this would work for you, but, we just took some plastic lattice and placed it on the inside and outside of the screen. drilled through and some small machine screws and we were done....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-07-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,819
Posted By mat
The motorhome has the factory rated...

The motorhome has the factory rated hitch.(5000lbs) Others will always disagree with me, but, I don't feel it is taking a chance. I have towed all kinds of rigs all over the country for over 40 years...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-06-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,819
Posted By mat
Others may dis-agree, but,I have hauled my 24'...

Others may dis-agree, but,I have hauled my 24' enclosed trailer all over the country behind our V10 gasser. not the fastest up the mountains, but always gets me where I'm going. Inside, was our...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-06-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,909
Posted By mat
we used a double recliner sofa and a single...

we used a double recliner sofa and a single recliner in a Gulfstream class-a slide. both were wall huggers and have had no issues at all, even with the slide closed there is room to walk.
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