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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-07-2022, 11:15 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
Have not done it yet, or even been under it to ID...

Have not done it yet, or even been under it to ID which model I have, 2007 Freightliner chassis, independent front air suspension. The leveling valve is leaking and a royal PITA at times it will not...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-16-2022, 07:07 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
Well geez, give me half a month or so to digest...

Well geez, give me half a month or so to digest what I just spent getting home!

I'm fortunate to live on the north end of the Oregon coast, nice heated garage for my coach. I own the storage, the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-12-2022, 10:55 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
Fuel Prices

Making a long story short, I wound up in a situation a few years ago where I was involved in a race team that had a new, wealthy owner.. An Oil guy.

On several occasions, I got to sit with one of...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-09-2022, 08:02 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
What to do next if you're a DP owner?? ...

What to do next if you're a DP owner??

Mine's parked in the garage and will stay there until diesel prices get realistic, or I am itching for a trip that I can't take it! I'm lucky that I live on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-28-2022, 10:54 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
This thread can be useful, posts like this, I'm...

This thread can be useful, posts like this, I'm amazed escape the moderators....

There are a lot of pretty much useless posts on this thread, like you bought a bunch of paper towels, tank additive...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-20-2022, 11:42 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
sad that this has become a major purchase! 100...

sad that this has become a major purchase! 100 gal diesel= over $500. right now... Beast in garage, not going anywhere soon.. SAD!

I've never seen diesel so out of proportion with gas prices! It...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-10-2022, 01:40 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
After uncovered storage in our Pacific Northwest...

After uncovered storage in our Pacific Northwest coastal area driveway for about 18 months, the list of problems I had to deal with became so long, my lovely partner in life suggested she'd be...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2022, 12:39 AM
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Posted By SC40QS
Are you able to store your flexi hose under your...

Are you able to store your flexi hose under your unit? Not really possible with motorhome. Mine lives in the bottom of the wet bay and I have to push/hope/coil it into the space behind the valves. It...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 12-30-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 19,726
Posted By SC40QS
Four sixers does, indeed, give you more power =...

Four sixers does, indeed, give you more power = amp hours... Think of each set of two as one big 12v battery and it will help with the logic of it all.

As far as getting the 6.1 on all four,...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 12-15-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,320
Posted By SC40QS
I'm in same boat, you ever find any?

I'm in same boat, you ever find any?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-12-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 26,309
Posted By SC40QS
As I posted above, I simply had the truck and...

As I posted above, I simply had the truck and given parking spots available to a condo dweller (at the time) I had to use what we had... NO way you're going to make an '04 BMW 325xi a toad (though...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-10-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 26,309
Posted By SC40QS
Don't you have engine braking? I'm barely on my...

Don't you have engine braking? I'm barely on my brakes in 5th gear at about 1900RPM down 6% grades.. it'll come down a gear and head to about 2200RMP on 8%. I've got non-adjustable air brake actuator...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-17-2021, 10:24 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
I've got a garage, I want the excavator!! :dance:...

I've got a garage, I want the excavator!! :dance:

NICE BTW!!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-14-2021, 11:01 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
PS

I'm not, in any way, referring to the "guy" who won't even get out of the passing lane going up hills!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-14-2021, 11:00 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
I only wrote my answer because I have to FORCE...

I only wrote my answer because I have to FORCE myself to NOT unreasonably endanger my coach by pulling out in places that are hard on the coach!!

I do have some commercial driving experience many...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-13-2021, 02:10 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
I try to be as courteous as possible. That said,...

I try to be as courteous as possible. That said, sometimes pulling over can cause major problems if you don't choose where you pull out carefully!! You have NO legal responsibility to pull "off road"...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-08-2021, 02:14 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
One of THESE...

One of THESE (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CTP918P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details)
So I could catch all 5 gal +- a quart or three, a new Fleetguard filter for the ISL 5 gallons of Delo 400...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-01-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,383
Posted By SC40QS
You would be better off finding the attach points...

You would be better off finding the attach points and removing the entire panel. Maybe even more.. You will, likely, have some woodwork to do replacing what's damaged.

That looks like it's the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-30-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,383
Posted By SC40QS
Actually does not look like carpenter ants I've...

Actually does not look like carpenter ants I've seen here on the west coast, they are usually much "fatter" looking..

I agree though, you've got a leak somewhere, probably for a long time. Is it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-25-2021, 10:46 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
This is more than just a battery for battery swap...

This is more than just a battery for battery swap then... Where did you find the newer control panel and how much?

Couple other questions if you don't mind! Do you have to rewire the control...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-25-2021, 10:43 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
Brandi, are those gell cell's? My electrical...

Brandi, are those gell cell's? My electrical panel has a setting for battery type that includes gell cell. I'm in the R&D phase of deciding to upgrade my old four flooded 6v batteries. Going lithium...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-24-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,383
Posted By SC40QS
Is it dust-like, when you vacuum is there a...

Is it dust-like, when you vacuum is there a residue left over or does it just all come up?

Looks to me like the substance they used to simulate wood is breaking down.. Not an entomologist to be...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 09-24-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 284
Posted By SC40QS
Question '07 Sportscoach Legend Wiper Arms

I've got the drivers side wiper arm tension spring not tensioning, driver's side wiper does not follow the curve, only wiping about 25%...

Anyone know where to get parts for this? I've spent...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-23-2021, 10:47 PM
Replies: 13,638
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Posted By SC40QS
Roger the uggg for tires! I'm good there (for...

Roger the uggg for tires! I'm good there (for now) but my 4 6v house batteries are pretty well EOL. I am going to bite the bullet and buy 2 12v Lithium batts IF my charging system will put up with...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 09-01-2021, 12:26 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 19,726
Posted By SC40QS
I've had issues with both the kitchen and living...

I've had issues with both the kitchen and living room slide. They are VERY sensitive to being as close to absolute level as you can get! From what I can tell, in certain situations, leveling the...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 09-01-2021, 12:20 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 19,726
Posted By SC40QS
Again, old thread but I had similar problems and...

Again, old thread but I had similar problems and it was not where you'd think it would be. Check the phone line connections and the crimped connections between that and the coach wiring.. Chasing a...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 09-01-2021, 12:14 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 19,726
Posted By SC40QS
Hopefully thread not too old and I can be of help and I need help

I know this is old thread but I had same problem, fixed by cutting out a bit of the rigid drain and putting a flexible connector... completely fixed the problem. There is a bit of chassis flex in...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 09-01-2021, 12:01 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 19,726
Posted By SC40QS
Need Wiper Arm Hoping This Section Still Active

I've got an '07 Legend 40qs... Where in heck do we find parts? The eyebrow mirrors, for instance must be really rare if we trash one!!

My drivers side wiper arm's tension spring has gone south and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-27-2021, 11:17 AM
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Posted By SC40QS
Sorry to hear about the job! Mine went that way...

Sorry to hear about the job! Mine went that way completely by surprise in 2000... Luckily, I was able to make it on my own from then on.. Did contract web/promotional crap for a bunch of years now...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-27-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By SC40QS
Speaking of disconnect solenoid, one of the...

Speaking of disconnect solenoid, one of the problems I discovered while it was outside for a year was.. I went down to the coach and tried to turn on the batteries... nothing.. NOW WHAT I asked...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-25-2021, 12:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By SC40QS
I never posted the conclusion to all this......

I never posted the conclusion to all this... turned out, I did not have chewed wires, but did have a couple markers that were almost completely frayed...

I had a health issue since this post and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-24-2021, 10:45 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
What chassis is that? Ours is a freightliner and...

What chassis is that? Ours is a freightliner and I too am amazed at how sharp it will turn... gotta watch that tail swing though... something I found out the very hard ($$) way!!!!!!!!!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-22-2021, 03:46 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
WOW... that IS a long coach! Would stick out of...

WOW... that IS a long coach! Would stick out of my shed by about three or four feet.. awesome rig!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-21-2021, 11:22 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
Geez how long is that sucker?

Geez how long is that sucker?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-20-2021, 12:16 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
IF I could pull straight in, nose first would be...

IF I could pull straight in, nose first would be my preference, but the angle I'm left with due to the steepness of the driveway down to the shop will not allow it and I'd never be able to get the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-20-2021, 12:11 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
I do plan on putting paint line or tape once I...

I do plan on putting paint line or tape once I move that last piece of stairs that make the corner worse. Backup cam is useless as it is aimed too far up. I'm thinking of putting a wireless cam...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-19-2021, 11:27 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
Worked around trucks my entire work life, was...

Worked around trucks my entire work life, was fleet manager at one time, had to move them around a lot... Went on rooftop deliveries from time to time spotting trucks into tight residential...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-19-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13,638
Views: 2,140,234
Posted By SC40QS
Modified Shop to Fit MotorHome

Bought the coach for our kitties so we could travel with them, bought the new house for the motorhome but.... it didn't fit!! I needed 7" in height and about three feet in depth....

Contractor...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 08-04-2021, 10:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,710
Posted By SC40QS
Bout that wiper issue, I'm pretty handy, post a...

Bout that wiper issue, I'm pretty handy, post a pic or two...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-05-2021, 11:42 PM
Replies: 13,638
Views: 2,140,234
Posted By SC40QS
What motor? Mine stuck in float mode and I took...

What motor? Mine stuck in float mode and I took it to Freightliner.. prolly not the best idea as their truck mech's truly do not like Freightliner Chassis motorhomes in their shops!

Completely...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 07-04-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,710
Posted By SC40QS
So glad to hear from you, i was figuring you...

So glad to hear from you, i was figuring you would have an issue or two, but hoping nothing was too nasty!

Good to hear you're getting to experience the delight of a strong diesel pusher air ride...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 06-30-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,710
Posted By SC40QS
Wuz just looking at your current coach...

Wuz just looking at your current coach pictures... BOY oh HOWDY are you in for a pleasant surprise driving the new AIR BAGGER!!

Air suspension and tons of POWER are why we spend the extra $$ to go...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 06-28-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,710
Posted By SC40QS
I will be installing a backup and side view...

I will be installing a backup and side view camera system that I *HOPE* solves some of that tailswing blind spot.. I get a sick feeling every time I have to make that sort of close quarters, need to...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 06-25-2021, 02:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,710
Posted By SC40QS
Just watch your tailswing. When you turn left, a...

Just watch your tailswing. When you turn left, a bunch of the ass end is going right, the harder/sharper you turn, the more pronounced this "sideswing" is..

I miss spotting a structure that...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-15-2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13,638
Views: 2,140,234
Posted By SC40QS
Can be hard to find! The place I bought them for...

Can be hard to find! The place I bought them for our coach didn't think they were the right ones, direct replacement.

One thing I've discovered in finding parts for our coach, it aint as easy as...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 06-15-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,710
Posted By SC40QS
Absolutely beautiful! I think folks waste a...

Absolutely beautiful!

I think folks waste a lot of $$ by thinking they need to go new to get a good coach. Ours is an '07 had very few miles when we got it in '17 but it's certainly nothing like...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-13-2021, 01:57 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
I have two Nespresso machines.. A little one that...

I have two Nespresso machines.. A little one that I purchased for the coach and a big one that I've had for a while before getting the coach. Problem is, one of them will NOT run on the inverter and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-13-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13,638
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Posted By SC40QS
Have fun on that first trip! And you're right on...

Have fun on that first trip! And you're right on never ending $$$$ --->
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-28-2021, 11:35 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
Mine's gonna be great once I get the back end...

Mine's gonna be great once I get the back end kicked out 4 feet.. Got the height just need the length.. Man can not have too much shop space right!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-27-2021, 11:43 PM
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Posted By SC40QS
Here as well but I've got hope! I've now raised...

Here as well but I've got hope! I've now raised my opening from 12' to 12'7" at the doorway, 12'9" all the way back from there.

I upgraded the door myself by adding a 3.5" cap and foot to top and...
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