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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-23-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,128
Posted By Ken Thompson
M&G is the best. Nothing to do but hook up an...

M&G is the best. Nothing to do but hook up an airline. No adjustments or anything to put in or take out.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-18-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,904
Posted By Ken Thompson
Outdoor made in Legrand Oregon made by legal...

Outdoor made in Legrand Oregon made by legal American citizens with no particle board are made very well
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-08-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,316
Posted By Ken Thompson
We had charred wood all the way around the...

We had charred wood all the way around the chimney area of our Nevercold. We immediately ripped it out and put in a 27 cu. ft. Residential refer. Over twice the space, no fire hazard, and water and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-25-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,865
Posted By Ken Thompson
You will get a better quality older DP motorhome...

You will get a better quality older DP motorhome anyway. After 2008 the quality started to go down. The newer they are, the worse they are built
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-21-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,859
Posted By Ken Thompson
I’ve always been a fan of Honda. They are more...

I’ve always been a fan of Honda. They are more money, but always start and run.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-09-2024, 05:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,258
Posted By Ken Thompson
Love the Beaver quality, but it would have to...

Love the Beaver quality, but it would have to have a Cummins instead of the Cat.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-05-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,257
Posted By Ken Thompson
Sailing tires are made in China or Vietnam. The...

Sailing tires are made in China or Vietnam. The only other thing I can say is you get what you pay for. Remember the little bit you save buying cheap Chinese tires could cause you to crash your RV.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-04-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,257
Posted By Ken Thompson
Where are those tires made?

Where are those tires made?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-26-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,230
Posted By Ken Thompson
I agree, they are very cheaply made, and break...

I agree, they are very cheaply made, and break down a lot from what I have heard.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-25-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,645
Posted By Ken Thompson
As far as quality and ride, you can’t go wrong...

As far as quality and ride, you can’t go wrong with an older 2001-2008 Monaco on a roadmaster chassis with the 8 air bag system. I can drive mine effortlessly for 600 miles a day if needed.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-24-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,554
Posted By Ken Thompson
No matter what people say, you can’t run an A/C...

No matter what people say, you can’t run an A/C on batteries long enough to make a difference. The money you waste on solar will surely buy more diesel than you will ever need to keep your coach cool...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-21-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,683
Posted By Ken Thompson
Don’t let anybody talk to you in to the 5.9 B...

Don’t let anybody talk to you in to the 5.9 B motor. If you have any hills to climb, they are worthless! Yeah guys use them to climb hills, but you’re a traffic hazard while doing it. It’s like...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-10-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,561
Posted By Ken Thompson
Rams are the cheapest truck compared to Chevy and...

Rams are the cheapest truck compared to Chevy and Ford. There’s a reason for that. You get what you pay for. The Cummins engine is great, but everything around it is garbage.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-09-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,899
Posted By Ken Thompson
Very good explanation, and accurate!

Very good explanation, and accurate!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-09-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,532
Posted By Ken Thompson
Nice looking, well maintained coaches don’t have...

Nice looking, well maintained coaches don’t have any problem getting into those places. With some research, you will find that coaches built between 2000-2008 are the best built coaches. Everything...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-02-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,075
Posted By Ken Thompson
I totally agree. Since they are prone to...

I totally agree. Since they are prone to breaking, the weld may be a cheaper route, but who wants to keep having it welded all the time?
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-01-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,757
Posted By Ken Thompson
Yeah, I had it towed to Cummins initially. They...

Yeah, I had it towed to Cummins initially. They wanted $400 for diagnostic, then another $800 for diagnostic. They would roll it in the shop, take the valve cover off, look around, and then put it...
Forum: Cummins Engines 10-29-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,757
Posted By Ken Thompson
That’s a tremendous project to tackle!. A little...

That’s a tremendous project to tackle!. A little over a year ago I had the head of a tappet break off of my 2001 ISC350. That required a new engine. Cummins wanted a min. of $37k for the same 350...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-15-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,947
Posted By Ken Thompson
That’s just too bad. There are those few people...

That’s just too bad. There are those few people that screwed up for the rest of us by leaving their garbage everywhere, driving and riding off of the main road and trails, and then, in some places,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-12-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By Ken Thompson
Monaco semi monocock frame

I always knew that I wanted a Monaco, but didn’t know that no other coach that I researched besides country coach had a steel semi mono cock structure. I’m glad I got what I got now. After seeing the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-11-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By Ken Thompson
New coach wall construction

I’m curious as to why the New Coach builders are allowed to use thin wall aluminum square tube framing in their wall construction? They all seem to brag about the different ways that they construct...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-04-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,449
Posted By Ken Thompson
Thanks, I will check it out

Thanks, I will check it out
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-01-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,449
Posted By Ken Thompson
It seems like most fuel cards work in the...

It seems like most fuel cards work in the eastern/central part of the country. What are the best options for Oregon/Idaho/Utah?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-29-2023, 07:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,572
Posted By Ken Thompson
Your so called “medium duty” motor that is in...

Your so called “medium duty” motor that is in pick ups may be ok traveling on flat ground, but when you get out west, we have long 6-8 percent grades. I know a few people who love their coach...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-18-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,572
Posted By Ken Thompson
You can’t use those values. They are all low....

You can’t use those values. They are all low. They say my 2001Monaco Dynasty is worth $33,800. I’ve had people offer me $80k for it
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-18-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,572
Posted By Ken Thompson
I totally agree. The 6.7 is a pick up truck motor.

I totally agree. The 6.7 is a pick up truck motor.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-17-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,572
Posted By Ken Thompson
From what I’ve seen, camping world doesn’t sell...

From what I’ve seen, camping world doesn’t sell hi End coaches from 2000 to 2008. The people that are looking at the brand new junk for sale, aren’t looking for older quality built coaches.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,560
Posted By Ken Thompson
That’s a great idea

That’s a great idea
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-09-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,324
Posted By Ken Thompson
Yes, the $25 per month is added to my phone plan.

Yes, the $25 per month is added to my phone plan.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-07-2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,324
Posted By Ken Thompson
I got tired of paying Direct rv nearly $200 per...

I got tired of paying Direct rv nearly $200 per month. Now I have a Verizon jet pack with unlimited data. If they have throttled it down, I haven’t noticed it. Then I have a Roku for each tv in the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-03-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,068
Posted By Ken Thompson
Unfortunately, that’s the quality of all new...

Unfortunately, that’s the quality of all new coaches. There is no quality control anymore, because there is no quality. That is exactly why coaches built between 2000-2008 are the ones people are...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-13-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,944
Posted By Ken Thompson
Why is it just Newmars? There are a lot more...

Why is it just Newmars? There are a lot more higher end RV’s than those.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-11-2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,158
Posted By Ken Thompson
For that much, I would buy a better coach than a...

For that much, I would buy a better coach than a Newmar. Why not a Prevost?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-13-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,565
Posted By Ken Thompson
That’s too bad! Normally those fires are always...

That’s too bad! Normally those fires are always from the Norcold refer’s.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-13-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,631
Posted By Ken Thompson
Not only that, the quality of new coaches is...

Not only that, the quality of new coaches is terrible!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-09-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,705
Posted By Ken Thompson
What proof do you have? The cruise control...

What proof do you have? The cruise control manages everything better. I definitely go up the same hill faster with the cruise control on vs. manually. Same weight, same average temp. Can you explain...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-08-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,705
Posted By Ken Thompson
Why? With cruise control you have more power....

Why?
With cruise control you have more power. Some say up to 30% more when in cruise control. I use mine unless my temps. start climbing too much.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-07-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,376
Posted By Ken Thompson
Very well said! One more thing. If you’re looking...

Very well said! One more thing. If you’re looking for something under 36’, you will be more than likely stuck with a small pick up truck diesel. You will then become a traffic hazzard climbing the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-04-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,673
Posted By Ken Thompson
I think FMCA has the same thing.

I think FMCA has the same thing.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-27-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,654
Posted By Ken Thompson
California will. They will make you park it and...

California will. They will make you park it and get something shorter to pull it thru the state. Welcome to California.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-09-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,583
Posted By Ken Thompson
I have done many hours of research to achieve ...

I have done many hours of research to achieve the best Wi-Fi service for streaming TV and internet usage. What I have found is a signal booster only boosts 1 signal. The Mimo antenna will choose...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,684
Posted By Ken Thompson
$150 per hr. is low. Shop rate in Oregon is $190...

$150 per hr. is low. Shop rate in Oregon is $190 per hour. Mobile rates are $150-$180.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-02-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,748
Posted By Ken Thompson
Where do they put the used paper? Maybe I don’t...

Where do they put the used paper?
Maybe I don’t want to know.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-20-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,672
Posted By Ken Thompson
I got 12 years out of my last set of 6 volt flood...

I got 12 years out of my last set of 6 volt flood acid Trojans
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-19-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,618
Posted By Ken Thompson
I’m curious why you say Monaco’s and others are...

I’m curious why you say Monaco’s and others are at mid life at 100k? Cummins are a half a million mile motors.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-05-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,758
Posted By Ken Thompson
I had mine towed that way. You don’t want to...

I had mine towed that way. You don’t want to follow it. It’s scary!
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-26-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,404
Posted By Ken Thompson
Just 1 more reason I love my M&G brake system. No...

Just 1 more reason I love my M&G brake system. No electric required, nothing to adjust, nothing to hook up other than an airline. Simple and works every time.
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 02-24-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 397
Views: 23,839
Posted By Ken Thompson
Do you realize that the power to charge your...

Do you realize that the power to charge your electric motorhome comes from fossil fuels? The mining required to get the precious metals is astronomical. These people who think they are saving the...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 02-23-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 397
Views: 23,839
Posted By Ken Thompson
There’s so much wrong with this idea, I wouldn’t...

There’s so much wrong with this idea, I wouldn’t know where to start.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2023, 07:11 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,770
Posted By Ken Thompson
Just look up rv fires and see where they are....

Just look up rv fires and see where they are. They are either in the engine bay or the side of the coach where the refer is.
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