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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-15-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,464
Posted By popsuscdds
Heat Tape

We spent a winter in Wenatchee, WA in a park using heat tape on the water line. Nothing on the waste. The fifth wheel was skirted. No problems. We also used it on a log home that had an isolated room...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-15-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,362
Posted By popsuscdds
Safari

We have a 2000. Trek. Mechanically is fine. Dependable. Interior is well done. We'd buy another Safari in a flash.
Milt
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-31-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,425
Posted By popsuscdds
I use the GEO system. Easy to do and it works !!...

I use the GEO system. Easy to do and it works !! Also have a cyclone.

Milt
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-29-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,870
Posted By popsuscdds
Auto Park break

tellie522;
If your APB is not holding it needs an adjustment. Putting your jacks down will hold to some degree but you run the risk of bending the shaft of the jack or jacks. Not a good idea....
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-04-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,209
Posted By popsuscdds
RV ???

I would suggest a fifth wheel and a suitable pick up truck. A used motor home could really suck up the $$. Fifth wheels are easy to tow, easy to hook up and maintenance is limited. I'd stay away...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-10-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,940
Posted By popsuscdds
Insurance

Traveleen:
Allstate is excellent insurance however we found insurance for:
1. Full coverage 2004 Toyota
2. Full Coverage for 2000 Safari Trek
3 .Liability only for 1992 Chevrolet Silverado
...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-02-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,048
Posted By popsuscdds
Dually

Keep in mind that if you buy a dually you'll have a huge problem finding a car wash for a dually. And the fenders are a PITA. Don't do too well off road.
Milt
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-03-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,487
Posted By popsuscdds
dczapla: I agree with you. I think you are...

dczapla:
I agree with you. I think you are stuck with replacing the belt and alternator. Our coach under the previous owner lost an alternator at 19,000, another at 19,200, and the last at 23,000...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-26-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,326
Posted By popsuscdds
SarahW: Buying a new motor home on a pinched...

SarahW:
Buying a new motor home on a pinched budget won't save you any $$. For a lot less $$ you can buy used, learn a lot and not spend as much . Buying a new motor home is not like buying a new...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-23-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By popsuscdds
What's it for?

Greetings:
I have a 2000 Safari trek on P32. There appears to be a vertical piece of metal(may be aluminum?) hanging down in front of the drivers side front tire. It is not hinged but it looks like...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-07-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,745
Posted By popsuscdds
Drifting ?

Larry-Marcy:
Return the RV and ask them to drive it. Have someone look at all of the parts of the suspension to check for loose joints . Do this while turning the steering wheel back an...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-13-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,451
Posted By popsuscdds
Where?

I placed ours on the bottom of the drivers side side view mirror with velcro. It worked very well there but last week in a heavy wind storm on a bumpy road it flew away not to be seen ever again. ...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-13-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,000
Posted By popsuscdds
Horizontal lines

BOB (WAOMQE);
Thank you very much for the info. I have read on IRV2 about the advantages of the Pure Sine Wave inverter over the Modified Sine Wave but because I wanted the postpone the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-11-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,000
Posted By popsuscdds
Rest of the story

Greetings:
What I didn't say: Leave everything hooked up normally either on shore power or on generator. No cord thru the window. Just turn off the charger. Don't forget to turn it back on...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-11-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,000
Posted By popsuscdds
Horizontal line in TV screen

Greetings:
We installed a new 22 inch flat screen drop down TV in our Safari Trek. With the TV on we noticed a wavy horizontal line that takes about two to three seconds to go from the top...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-11-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,414
Posted By popsuscdds
I didn't mention............

Jack1234:
When you use the manual portable tripod mounted device part of the routine in setting it up is the need to know the Zip code for the location of the device. So you find a zip...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-11-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,414
Posted By popsuscdds
"second Dish receiver on a tri pod"

Jack1234: I am probably the only person who had trouble setting up a unit on a tripod to manually find a satellite. Sometimes I was able to find the Satellite and sometimes not. Because of the trees...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-27-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,259
Posted By popsuscdds
Rebuilt good as new?

Greetings,
Be careful buying a rebuilt alternator. Some shops use too many questionable parts in a hurry to get them out the door. It took me three tries to get one that lasted. One rebuilt...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-10-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,472
Posted By popsuscdds
Electric Jacks

husk-
I installed electric jacks on a travel trailer. They worked great for leveling and stabilizing. You should inspect the installation as to how it was done. The company I bought the kit from was...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-22-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Posted By popsuscdds
Try it Again

Capt Mark,
Yesterday I was wandering the same thing so it drove our rig to a local bulk supplier. She said that tanks that are attached to motor homes don't require certifying. Goodie!
Have...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-22-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By popsuscdds
Sold 4 pickups,class C, TT, chassis mounted generator

bobbyl:
We live close to a heavily traveled State highway. Parked our stuff there and with good signs and description of the goodies. Didn't take long.
I think exposure is the secret. If...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-22-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,531
Posted By popsuscdds
Lower Interest Rate

rocket pod:
Bank of America.-depending on equity in home and credit rating and other-3.24% annual percentage rate. Interest is also deductible for your pals at the IRS.
Have fun!
MILT
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-12-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,649
Posted By popsuscdds
Seat belt.

Thank you!
Our MH has no slide outs. I found no evidence that there were ever any seat belts anchored under the jack knife sofa or barrel chairs on the coach. There are two cut outs on the jack...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-09-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,907
Posted By popsuscdds
Tightwad

GSGracie: We've been retired 21 years and have had an RV of some sort for 31 years. After we retired we spent $ at the same rate as when we were working. Funny thing happened-inflation has never...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-09-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,649
Posted By popsuscdds
Seat Belt Anchor

Question: We have a 2000 Safari Trek 2830. The jack knife sofa has cut outs for seat belts but there are no seat belts. I would like to install seat belts. Is it safe to drill thru the floor to...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-07-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,633
Posted By popsuscdds
Small chance !!

stevieptcb:
Your mechanic will think that I am nuts but remember my first wife was president of the that club.
Eighteen months ago my ABS light came on followed by the cruise control and turn...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-05-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,072
Posted By popsuscdds
It's automatic

meant2shop:
We boondock most of the time. We use a "Carryout" by Winegard. It has an easy to use tripod or can be mounted on a ladder. The cost is just under $1000.00 for everything. The...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 04-05-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,333
Posted By popsuscdds
37 pound Austrlian shepard healer mix

pvrick:
Our new to us three year old pooch is new to cars and motorhomes. He came to us crate and house trained. He has never been in an automobile or motorhome. We have a Port-A-Crate...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 04-04-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,429
Posted By popsuscdds
Film to digital !

redtj06:
I have a Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. Besides being able to do everything most digital cameras do it has a 10X close up function. It's like a large telephoto lens. Amazing. The...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 04-02-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,156
Posted By popsuscdds
Some years ago I drove a log truck and many times...

Some years ago I drove a log truck and many times I'd arrive at three AM at the landing where the logs were stacked ready to be loaded. While I waited the log loader operator built a fire under the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-31-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,619
Posted By popsuscdds
Storage

Bug512:
We have stored a 28 foot motor home in a location in Kettle Falls, Wa for $52.00 per month or $312 for six months. Access during the storage time varies from year to year. Early removal by...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,627
Posted By popsuscdds
I always care these

Bucksmom,
I have a pair of channellock pliers that are 4.5 inches long and a two bladed pocket knife with one blade as a screw driver. You'd be surprised how many times my pocket tool kit has saved...
Forum: Boondocking 03-09-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,019
Posted By popsuscdds
oops

Wannabee FTer
I goofed on the size of the Pad. It is 36" X 60" not 36X30.:banghead:Have fun
Have Fun.
Milt
Forum: Boondocking 03-09-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,019
Posted By popsuscdds
Cold Boondock

Wanabee FTer
When I drove long haul conservation of fuel was critical so letting the engine run at night to keep the heater on was not a good idea. So I bought a 12v truck & RV Mattress Pad. Size...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-19-2011, 12:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,548
Posted By popsuscdds
$ pit

Studio2bn,
The dash A/C probably needs more than just refrigerant like a fitting or a hose. With all the previous suggestions you have all kinds of info to offer less money for the coach. Take your...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-30-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,578
Posted By popsuscdds
Jacks?

Hudsoner:
We have had jacks on some rigs and not used them. We had hand operated jacks on a TT and used them once and really liked them so I installed electric over hydraulic jacks on our TT. The...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 01-17-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,009
Posted By popsuscdds
flames

BarbRN
0 to 9=no flame (campfires)
10 to 74 =1 flame
75 to 249=2 flames
250 to 499=3 flames
500 to 999=4 flames
1000 to 2499= 5 flames
2500 to 4999= 6 flames
5000 t0 9999= 7 flames
10,000...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-13-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,069
Posted By popsuscdds
I cheated

Hi PORCHDOG,
Take a peek at sleep number controllers on ebay. They're a lot cheaper.
Have Fun!
Milt
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-13-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,882
Posted By popsuscdds
Do it my way.

Hi Larry Geese.
I have used Argosheen for years in my home, office and our RV. It is easy, cheap and is great for small jobs or big ones. It'll do furniture also. The more you use it on the same...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-09-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,784
Posted By popsuscdds
Eighteen wheeler

Some years ago a guy driving an eighteen wheeler in downtown Spokane, Wa got his trailer stuck under a bridge. He couldn't move so he deflated all of his tires(18) so he could move out from the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-06-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,712
Posted By popsuscdds
birdman71 Something else I just...

birdman71
Something else I just remembered. You'll need lots of Propane. Contact one of those companies that rent tanks that can be spliced into your propane lines. The tanks are about 3 to 4...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-05-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,712
Posted By popsuscdds
Winter in a 5th

We arrived in Wenatchee, Wa in January in our 1989 Collins from Southern California. We had the trailer skirted, put heat tape on the water hose, emptied the septic only when it was full and never...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-05-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,263
Posted By popsuscdds
Run the engine in storage?

There was a day when I owned a couple of airplanes. Some of the aircraft owners thought that running the air cooled engine up to operating temperature weekly on the ground was enough. We learned that...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-05-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,537
Posted By popsuscdds
Backing up a toad

I see it this away.
Any truck driver can back up a trailer easy enough because there is only one point of rotation at the king pin between the truck and trailer. Very few truck drivers can back up...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-30-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,935
Posted By popsuscdds
Demco Kar Kaddy KK360 SB

GaryKD:
Thank you for the info. I also called the Demco factory and learned a lot about the KK360SB from a very nice person.
Have Fun!
Milt
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-29-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,935
Posted By popsuscdds
Demco Kar Kaddy. It'sa car dolly.

Greetings:
Can anyone give me an idea of the value of a 2003 Kar Kaddy Model KK360SB. It appears that this model is no longer offered. The asking price is $1200.00.
Thanks a bunch.
Have fun!
Milt
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-25-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 936
Posted By popsuscdds
Brave-r I bought a ten year old low mileage...

Brave-r
I bought a ten year old low mileage coach and did the following:
1. Checked tire dates and pressures and mounted the newest tires on front.
2. weighed the coach
3. Changed the brake fluid...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-23-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,579
Posted By popsuscdds
Fishing in Alaska

ccc: If you plan to do some fishing in Alaska for Salmon be sure to plan your trip at a time when the fish are running otherwise you'll get bottom fish or some small halibut.
Have fun !
Milt
Forum: Full-Timers 11-22-2010, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,666
Posted By popsuscdds
Indian Creek: I have been on Medicare for 20...

Indian Creek:
I have been on Medicare for 20 years. I just signed up for UnitedHealthcare for 2011. An agent I have used for a couple of years has been Tracy N. Weir. She is an agent for Idaho and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-21-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,619
Posted By popsuscdds
Creepy Seals

Dave Root came to our location in North East Wa State early this year and repaired all of our double pane windows in one day. I would recommend him
highly. We found him and his partner to be very...
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