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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-29-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,772
Posted By Rick Coleman
Rubber Mud Flap vs Hula Skirt

By "more effective" what I mean is that rocks, gravel get thrown into the "grass" and then fall harmlessly to the ground, whereas with a hard rubber flap the debris gets thrown up towards the engine.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-29-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,772
Posted By Rick Coleman
Rubber Mud Flap vs Hula Skirt

On a recent lengthy trip my rubber mud flap with the stainless Alpine logo simply "disappeared"! Did not back up one time from the moment we left home until I discovered it missing (aprox. 500 mi.)....
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-26-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,299
Posted By Rick Coleman
Northern Utah suggestions

Going to the Alpine SoCal rally at Zephyr Cove and then want to head east across Nevada to Utah. Any suggestions for places to visit in northern Utah and parks to stay? Thanks
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-25-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,406
Posted By Rick Coleman
Frankly I've never been convinced of the need for...

Frankly I've never been convinced of the need for mirrored wardrobe sliders at that closet. One can't get far enough away from them for them to be useable. I think some sliding louvred doors make...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-08-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,587
Posted By Rick Coleman
I ordered a door from Magic Metals for an '05 and...

I ordered a door from Magic Metals for an '05 and it fit like a glove.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-02-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 160,604
Posted By Rick Coleman
Wink Do you recall the name of the RV park? You...

Do you recall the name of the RV park? You probably mean Bill Figge. I can envision him hanging out at tasting rooms!
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-21-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,238
Posted By Rick Coleman
I replaced mine with a perfect match from...

I replaced mine with a perfect match from Aubrey's last Summer. The existing unit pops out with a hard twist and a little help from a screwdriver.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-12-2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,026
Posted By Rick Coleman
I had that problem once and I vaguely recall that...

I had that problem once and I vaguely recall that there was a small cushion of some sort on the door that pushed against the actuating pin on the door jam. It had fallen off, so there was nothing...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-26-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,736
Posted By Rick Coleman
What's left to buy?

What's left to buy?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-14-2009, 11:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,651
Posted By Rick Coleman
The insulation product is Dynamat.

The insulation product is Dynamat.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-12-2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,646
Posted By Rick Coleman
Believe it or not, the guy who details my coach...

Believe it or not, the guy who details my coach in Indio during the winter says he sponge mops Glo-coat on the roofs of coaches! I have been having him do it to mine once a year and it seems to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-05-2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,834
Posted By Rick Coleman
I run with mine on all the time too. I find it...

I run with mine on all the time too. I find it gives me comfort when changing lanes. It's a looongg package when you have a towd!
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-05-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,651
Posted By Rick Coleman
I suppose the furnace locations are different...

I suppose the furnace locations are different from model to model and year to year. On the 36' '05 mid-door the furnace is under the refrigerator, as is, of course, the exhaust. The circuit breaker...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-05-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,651
Posted By Rick Coleman
I didn't put a filter at the front grill as I...

I didn't put a filter at the front grill as I didn't want to cut the airflow any further. I think creating a panel against the sliding door pocket probably did the most good. I also put insulation...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-04-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,651
Posted By Rick Coleman
I insulated around the furnace and it reduced the...

I insulated around the furnace and it reduced the noise substantially. It's tight in there, but it's worth the trouble. You will notice that there is NO panel on the right between the furnace...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-15-2009, 03:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,975
Posted By Rick Coleman
Dwight- I'll give you a call.

Dwight- I'll give you a call.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-14-2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,980
Posted By Rick Coleman
Dale- Do you use any soap/cleaner to wash the...

Dale- Do you use any soap/cleaner to wash the compartment. I've always been reluctant to do that and spray it with water given the amount of wiring and electrical components in the compartment. ...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-10-2009, 08:13 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 160,604
Posted By Rick Coleman
My wife caught a glimpse of an Alpine at the...

My wife caught a glimpse of an Alpine at the beach RV park in El Segundo, CA as she and some friends rode their bikes by on the bike path. Being on the beach there is great except for the jets...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-07-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,898
Posted By Rick Coleman
Front Television Replacement

Has anyone replaced the front Sharp Aquos LCD TV in their coach? Will the factory bracket accomodate a different set? I've had enough difficulty with the OEM two-piece tv that I'm ready to toss it...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-04-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,975
Posted By Rick Coleman
None at all, but I pulled off the road at the...

None at all, but I pulled off the road at the next exit, which was a few miles up the road.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-04-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,975
Posted By Rick Coleman
I didn't have a blowout, but 3 weeks ago heading...

I didn't have a blowout, but 3 weeks ago heading south on the 15 out of Cedar City Utah I had an inside rear passenger side tire go from 110# to 0# in a heartbeat. Apparently I picked up a bolt...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-03-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,975
Posted By Rick Coleman
So Tom, you being in the tire business...do...

So Tom, you being in the tire business...do recommend that size as the replacement tire? Looking forward to seeing you later this month at the Alpine SoCal rally.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-03-2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,515
Posted By Rick Coleman
Go to West Yellowstone and stay at Grizzly RV...

Go to West Yellowstone and stay at Grizzly RV Park. You won't be disappointed! I didn't care for how tight everything is at Fishing Bridge. I was just there a few weeks ago and loved Grizzly. It was...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-02-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,975
Posted By Rick Coleman
I believe that means the new tires are slightly...

I believe that means the new tires are slightly larger.
Forum: Just Conversation 09-01-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,718
Posted By Rick Coleman
Mike- I don't think I'd get too concerned until...

Mike- I don't think I'd get too concerned until you see a bunch of locusts or frogs!
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-31-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,352
Posted By Rick Coleman
Can you please post a photo? ...and where did...

Can you please post a photo? ...and where did you find the bus bar?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-30-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,975
Posted By Rick Coleman
What size Goodyear G670's are you all using?

What size Goodyear G670's are you all using?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-27-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,847
Posted By Rick Coleman
Thanks Ted

Thanks Ted
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-26-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,847
Posted By Rick Coleman
Joel/Dave/Ted- The ACA Library factory manual...

Joel/Dave/Ted- The ACA Library factory manual has two columns for paint codes. What does the I/F mean? I'm assuming the WRV code is of no help at this time. Also, there is no I/F # for two of the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-25-2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,975
Posted By Rick Coleman
I have heard many opinions about tire...

I have heard many opinions about tire replacement. They range from 5-7 years, regardless of mileage and visual inspection. What are Alpiners doing? At what age?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-21-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,847
Posted By Rick Coleman
Thanks Joel. I'll give him a call on Monday. We...

Thanks Joel. I'll give him a call on Monday. We return Sunday and I'm anxious to remove all evidence of my driving talents as soon as possible.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-21-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,847
Posted By Rick Coleman
2005 Platinum Paint Codes

I'm looking for the 2005 Platinum paint codes. While on our long Summer trip I have managed to do a little custom body work and will need a bit of paint work. Checked the ACA site but they are not...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-10-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,656
Posted By Rick Coleman
Well, I for one think Grizzly RV Park just...

Well, I for one think Grizzly RV Park just outside of Yellowstone National Park in West Yellowstone is wonderful. While driving through the park I stopped in at Fishing Bridge RV Park that I have...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-10-2009, 07:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,656
Posted By Rick Coleman
Since you fixed your vibration problem are you...

Since you fixed your vibration problem are you continuing on to Glacier? We head from Yellowstone to Bigfork tomorrow, with an overnight at Missoula on the way.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-10-2009, 07:44 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 160,604
Posted By Rick Coleman
We took the same jaunt up US87 yesterday and...

We took the same jaunt up US87 yesterday and noticed the same green Alpine camped in a small park. That Earthquake Lake visitor center is amazing. Hard to believe the bulk of a mountain came down...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-09-2009, 07:49 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 160,604
Posted By Rick Coleman
We have been at Grizzly RV Park in West...

We have been at Grizzly RV Park in West Yellowstone since last Wednesday and their are 3 Alpines here. Us, the Stacy's, and another Alpine near the entrance to the park. It looks like an'04-'06...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-07-2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,420
Posted By Rick Coleman
Where can the LED tailight conversions be had?

Where can the LED tailight conversions be had?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-06-2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,656
Posted By Rick Coleman
Hi Gail- We are in space 145, a great end space...

Hi Gail- We are in space 145, a great end space with a very large grass area next to us. Nice big thunderstorm and rain last night, but it looks like it is partly clearing today. These end spots...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-04-2009, 08:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,656
Posted By Rick Coleman
Hi Gail- It's a small world...we left Lopez...

Hi Gail- It's a small world...we left Lopez Island/Anacortes, WA yesterday and are on our way to Grizzly Park in West Yellowstone. We stopped last night at Suncrest Resort in Moses Lake, WA. Very...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-25-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,790
Posted By Rick Coleman
I'm surprised that HWH told your mechanic that. ...

I'm surprised that HWH told your mechanic that. HWH has a retrofit kit (?) for the 36MDDS and probably all other 34-36 footers. I received a diagram to re-route the hoses along with the new hoses....
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-15-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,613
Posted By Rick Coleman
I popped the new pump in yesterday and it works...

I popped the new pump in yesterday and it works like a charm! All is well for the time being.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-12-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,268
Posted By Rick Coleman
How many miles did you have on the Toyos?

How many miles did you have on the Toyos?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-12-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,624
Posted By Rick Coleman
Try at wet "Bounce" cloth. It's the stuff one...

Try at wet "Bounce" cloth. It's the stuff one throws in the clothes dryer to make the clothes less wrinkled when they come out. It seems to work pretty well.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-12-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,410
Posted By Rick Coleman
Call Aubrey RV in Yakima, WA and ask for Carolyn...

Call Aubrey RV in Yakima, WA and ask for Carolyn in the parts dept. They bought a lot of WRV bits and pieces at the auction of WRV. I have had good success in finding Alpine parts there. Good luck.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-08-2009, 08:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,128
Posted By Rick Coleman
Bill and Ted- This isn't many posts at all. Do...

Bill and Ted- This isn't many posts at all. Do you realize that under "Product Evaluations" there have been 124 posts about the Oxygenics Shower Head!!!!!! A shower head. Amazing! The...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-04-2009, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,613
Posted By Rick Coleman
Thanks to your suggestions I got the pump out. A...

Thanks to your suggestions I got the pump out. A flat blade screwdriver at the bottom and a little pulling and twisting and it popped right out. Of course, the water then drained out to the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-03-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,613
Posted By Rick Coleman
Wingding- thanks for the tip. I'll try today if I...

Wingding- thanks for the tip. I'll try today if I have a chance.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-02-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,420
Posted By Rick Coleman
As much as an Alpine is so great, Alpine owners...

As much as an Alpine is so great, Alpine owners are even better. I have never met such a diverse group of individuals whom are all so generous with their advice and assistance. This really is like...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-02-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,613
Posted By Rick Coleman
I got a good look at it this afternoon. The...

I got a good look at it this afternoon. The reservoir has a black cylindrical unit (about the size of an extra-long film can) pressed into it at the bottom front. A hose comes out of the black...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-02-2009, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,835
Posted By Rick Coleman
I just switched to Verizon. Is this for cell...

I just switched to Verizon. Is this for cell phones, wireless broadband devices, or all? Thanks
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