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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-14-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 21,125
Posted By R.Wold
Oh it works - it just takes longer, is more work,...

Oh it works - it just takes longer, is more work, and takes a little more trial and error......and more wood!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-14-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,711
Posted By R.Wold
yeah those motors do well on 5/30 or 5/20 which I...

yeah those motors do well on 5/30 or 5/20 which I believe is what Ford recommends.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-14-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,993
Posted By R.Wold
This might be just the thing - 31’2”. The 33BR...

This might be just the thing - 31’2”. The 33BR is 33’2”. Just make sure you get a late enough one to have the Cummins ISB. Earlier models has the IH Maxxforce 6.4....
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-14-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 18,702
Posted By R.Wold
Shelf life varies depending on the temperature at...

Shelf life varies depending on the temperature at which it is stored. Since you can’t really know how its been stored (at what temperatures and for how long) I use one year as an expiration date. I...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-14-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 18,702
Posted By R.Wold
The date is “indicated” in digits 3-7 of the...

The date is “indicated” in digits 3-7 of the multi-digit code printed on the box. These digits indicate the year after it was made (the year + 1) followed by a reverse Julian date.

However...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-14-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 18,702
Posted By R.Wold
well the good news is that it doesn't make any...

well the good news is that it doesn't make any sense to hoard it because of the relatively short shelf life, so hopefully it wont be another example of the toilet paper effect:blink:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-14-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Posted By R.Wold
The Dometic S31 above has a cast grate which is a...

The Dometic S31 above has a cast grate which is a nice quality feature, its strong and doesn't rattle. These stoves are now OE on Newmar DPs with propane, but when mine was built it came with the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-14-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 21,125
Posted By R.Wold
Having been stuck in a campground on soft ground...

Having been stuck in a campground on soft ground after some heavy rains, and having spent two unpleasant hours getting unstuck, Ive been thinking about this. Of all the ideas posted here, the most...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-14-2021, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,651
Posted By R.Wold
Thor may not be top of the line, but its above...

Thor may not be top of the line, but its above Forest River.I looked at both the Dynamax Isata 5 and Thor Omni (550 version) and found the build quality, interior materials, and construction better...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-14-2021, 05:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,476
Posted By R.Wold
And of course talk a good story to convince the...

And of course talk a good story to convince the non-cognoscenti while their at it:whistling:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-13-2021, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Posted By R.Wold
If its just a stove top and doesn't have an oven,...

If its just a stove top and doesn't have an oven, the Dometic S31 is quite a nice upgrade :
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-13-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,476
Posted By R.Wold
The pic may be deceiving - that’s a 17” rotor on...

The pic may be deceiving - that’s a 17” rotor on a Bendix ABS air brake system on a 14,700lb axle - perfectly adequate.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-13-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By R.Wold
Thats a nice clear, abbreviated version that...

Thats a nice clear, abbreviated version that anyone can follow. :thumb:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-13-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,607
Posted By R.Wold
Waiting to see how all this works out. I have CN...

Waiting to see how all this works out. I have CN and hope I never need it, but if I do it would be nice to be able to somewhat closely predict the possible outcome.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-13-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,607
Posted By R.Wold
Id also be on the phone with my insurance...

Id also be on the phone with my insurance company. Damage while towing sounds like a road hazard - in most cases no deductible or strikes against you, and of it matters enough to them they can pursue...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-12-2021, 09:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,450
Posted By R.Wold
Ive read about that but all the stores around...

Ive read about that but all the stores around here have stacks of it. Maybe there’ll be a delayed response....:confused:
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 12-12-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
Posted By R.Wold
ooopppps:facepalm:

ooopppps:facepalm:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-12-2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,441
Posted By R.Wold
There’s also a heat exchanger in the wet bay on...

There’s also a heat exchanger in the wet bay on the system to keep things from freezing. Sounds like you're on the right track:thumb:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,476
Posted By R.Wold
Good ol’ UWFSP.....

Good ol’ UWFSP.....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,476
Posted By R.Wold
Great link - another tool in my tool box:thumb:

Great link - another tool in my tool box:thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-12-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,595
Posted By R.Wold
Might as well do your crankcase breather filter...

Might as well do your crankcase breather filter while you're in there...what were you after on this particular mission?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-12-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,607
Posted By R.Wold
To the OP: Another thing to consider is...

To the OP: Another thing to consider is diminished value. If these repairs are done in a body shop and covered by insurance, there will be a record attached to the vin, which will reduce resale value...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,476
Posted By R.Wold
Bearings were another thing the shop in NH (B&B...

Bearings were another thing the shop in NH (B&B Truck and RV) save me some $ on. It was a 2001 E450 with 110k on it, I was getting ball joints done, and I told them to install new bearings while it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,476
Posted By R.Wold
There’s a good, honest, independent truck shop in...

There’s a good, honest, independent truck shop in Farmington NH that I like. Its 2999 miles away, but it’s near relatives I usually visit annually. I can plan ahead for these things and they will get...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,476
Posted By R.Wold
I do too - they found something they could use to...

I do too - they found something they could use to to justify selling an otherwise unnecessary brake job. The pad would eventually conform to that groove, but it wouldn't wear out much faster, if at...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-12-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,711
Posted By R.Wold
Great story. My dad had a 66’ Caprice that burned...

Great story. My dad had a 66’ Caprice that burned some oil and leaked a little too. He used to say that between the two he never had to change his oil - just add some periodically. And just as with...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,993
Posted By R.Wold
As others have indicated, the 362 and 320 are the...

As others have indicated, the 362 and 320 are the same motor, with the same power, just rated at a different RPM: 362hp @ 4750rpm; 320hp @ 3900rpm.

So don't let that be a determining factor. With...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-12-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,435
Posted By R.Wold
Always nice when these things work out...

Always nice when these things work out satisfactorily :thumb:
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-12-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,711
Posted By R.Wold
My understanding is that synthetic oils resist...

My understanding is that synthetic oils resist the effects of heat better, and last longer before breaking down, and thus extend the life of the oil. However the Freightliner maintenance schedule...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 56,224
Posted By R.Wold
Yes, this is the re-calibration that so far has...

Yes, this is the re-calibration that so far has helped no one that anyone here knows about. Also interesting is that the calibration appears to do the exact same thing the DSS does, including...
Forum: Going Green 12-12-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 667
Posted By R.Wold
This came up recently in another thread and the...

This came up recently in another thread and the conventional wisdom seems to say that if you have a BIRD, you don't need to worry about it.

Interesting that you put a breaker in between your...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-12-2021, 08:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,711
Posted By R.Wold
That’s interesting but if you read all the...

That’s interesting but if you read all the comments, you’ll see that people who claim to have spent a lot of time studying this, and have sent in a lot of samples to various testing outfits, disagree...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-12-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,862
Posted By R.Wold
And your 2019 was probably built in late 2018 so...

And your 2019 was probably built in late 2018 so they cant even blame Covid....:blink: Jayco is Thor and they don't have the best reputation for quality control and customer service. It will be...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-12-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,607
Posted By R.Wold
There is a lot of good information here and I...

There is a lot of good information here and I appreciate your write-up. Also looking forward to hearing how all this works out with Coach Net.

Im going to stop putting off buying axle caps and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2021, 10:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,770
Posted By R.Wold
I realize Im late to this thread and this may...

I realize Im late to this thread and this may have been covered, but....
A MA weighs 5000-6000lbs more than the same length DS pretty much negating the 50hp/445tq difference.
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 12-11-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,566
Posted By R.Wold
Looking forward to a couple pics of the new ride!...

Looking forward to a couple pics of the new ride! How does turning radius compare? Did the Ikon have a passive steer tag?
Forum: Truck Conversions 12-11-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,388
Posted By R.Wold
wonder if theres seats up there on the...

wonder if theres seats up there on the flybridge:cool:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-11-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 56,224
Posted By R.Wold
6. People saw the “patch” for what it is, quit...

6. People saw the “patch” for what it is, quit waiting for those who caused the issue to take real responsibility for their actions, and either by-passed the issue with the DSS or figured out how to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,595
Posted By R.Wold
About the only routine things rear access would...

About the only routine things rear access would help would be crankcase vent filter and belt changes. That and the random water pump failure. But even then, the majority of owners take their rigs to...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-11-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,435
Posted By R.Wold
I second this. Ive read enough reports of people...

I second this. Ive read enough reports of people getting bad fuel and being stranded when a quick fuel filter change would get them down the road.

Its also happened to me twice at sea, once in a...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-11-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,435
Posted By R.Wold
yes - simple spin on design just like a large oil...

yes - simple spin on design just like a large oil filter. Follow instructions on filling with clean fuel and lubing the rubber gasket.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-11-2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,963
Posted By R.Wold
Im using this: ...

Im using this:
https://www.weber.com/US/en/grills/portable-grills/weber-traveler/the-weber-traveler/9010001.html

13000 btu but portable is a relative thing. I have room for it so it works for me,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,778
Posted By R.Wold
Yes, quiet power is very pleasing is many...

Yes, quiet power is very pleasing is many situations. Also just going down the road its nice to use the rear AC without running the genny, and when in a parking lot and shopping or out for a short...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2021, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,595
Posted By R.Wold
Ive looked at doing this and determined you still...

Ive looked at doing this and determined you still wont have access to anything because the top of the radiator is higher than the top of the engine.

To R&R the engine, the radiator and CAC are...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-10-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,595
Posted By R.Wold
Yes theres a panel in the floor between the bed...

Yes theres a panel in the floor between the bed and the closet. Also good enough access from underneath on each side for normal maint (air, oil and fuel filters) although certainly nothing like a...
Forum: RV Gourmet 12-10-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,376
Posted By R.Wold
Henry, I just spent about 45 min in the kitchen...

Henry, I just spent about 45 min in the kitchen making a couple meatloafs (turkey) - something I’ve only done a couple times and it was several years ago.

So of course I looked up some recipes,...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 12-10-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 981
Posted By R.Wold
Everything Sucks...

DW was talking while Pandora was “listening”, she said “Oh Crap” about something, and Pandora went to “songs by Crap”, the first of which was “Everything Sucks”. I was almost surprised, well not even...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-10-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,778
Posted By R.Wold
Some higher end units have 220v dryers but thats...

Some higher end units have 220v dryers but thats all Ive heard of. I suppose some Marathon, Newell or Prevost coaches might go beyond that with climate control and cooking.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-10-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By R.Wold
Other than not seeing the necessity, I don't...

Other than not seeing the necessity, I don't think there is anything wrong with doing it. What is the reasoning?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-09-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 834
Posted By R.Wold
My pleasure - just perspective and everyone’s is...

My pleasure - just perspective and everyone’s is different, but I’ve been fairly involved in converting Li-ion batteries to recreational uses and I just know there are so many options that OE coach...
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