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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-16-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,565
Posted By jeepsrule
When you start out small you will then want to...

When you start out small you will then want to change it all. Bite the bullet and buy a truck and a larger trailer.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,248
Posted By jeepsrule
I try to read the rules before I book a site....

I try to read the rules before I book a site. Because when I book a site I agree to their policies and rules.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-05-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,966
Posted By jeepsrule
We are full-timers and we Flat towed for 12...

We are full-timers and we Flat towed for 12 years. Best way to go. Fast, easy and no other equipment to license, maintain and park somewhere else in an RV park.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-19-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 19,292
Posted By jeepsrule
Old school thinking. In a motorhome rally Cummins...

Old school thinking. In a motorhome rally Cummins told us by the time your air brakes are up to pressure it’s time to roll. Then you idle out of a camp make a few turns and miles before you get on a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-27-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,401
Posted By jeepsrule
I used beads in the front tires of my last coach...

I used beads in the front tires of my last coach and they worked well.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-17-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,875
Posted By jeepsrule
https://smile.amazon.com/Valvoline-Premium-Extreme...

https://smile.amazon.com/Valvoline-Premium-Extreme-Synthetic-Diesel/dp/B06XFS3GQS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2OKPH48E9G6I3&keywords=Synthetic%2Bdiesel%2Bmotor%2Boil&qid=1645146629&s=automotive&sprefix=synthetic%...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-27-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,696
Posted By jeepsrule
Would the balance beads help by balancing while...

Would the balance beads help by balancing while driving?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-27-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,696
Posted By jeepsrule
How well do they work for you?

How well do they work for you?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-27-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,696
Posted By jeepsrule
Has anyone used the balancing beads inside...

Has anyone used the balancing beads inside trailer tires?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-16-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 16,228
Posted By jeepsrule
Not until the battery technology can sustain 10x...

Not until the battery technology can sustain 10x the miles and we have a power grid that could recharge 200,000,000 more vehicles. I doubt this will be in my lifetime.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-21-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,505
Posted By jeepsrule
If that’s what you want. Go for it. Prices will...

If that’s what you want. Go for it. Prices will not go down. Find a good dealer that won’t gouge you and order what you want. I just ordered an F-350 to pull my 5th wheel. It will take 8-10 weeks and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-02-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,676
Posted By jeepsrule
I lightly sanded the aluminum roof and cleaned...

I lightly sanded the aluminum roof and cleaned with alcohol and stuck my solar panel feet to the roof 12 years ago. A couple years ago I covered them with dicor sealant and just recently removed...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-24-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,665
Posted By jeepsrule
We are doing the same thing. Looking at a...

We are doing the same thing. Looking at a Reflection 337RLS with GVWR of 13995#. The pin weight is what worries me. I’ve asked around the forums here and decided on a Ford F350 diesel, single rear...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-13-2021, 05:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,331
Posted By jeepsrule
Thanks for all the reply’s folks. Sounds like a...

Thanks for all the reply’s folks. Sounds like a well equipped truck with the diesel, which adds a lot of weight thereby reducing payload, would make it very easy to overload a 3/4 ton truck. There...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-12-2021, 04:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,331
Posted By jeepsrule
We are thinking of switching to a 5th wheel....

We are thinking of switching to a 5th wheel. Currently looking at a Grand Design mid-size that would have a GVWR of 13995#. So I’m guessing loaded pin weight around 2600-2800#. Would like a diesel...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-11-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,331
Posted By jeepsrule
Truck Payload Capacity

If you have an F250 or F350 what is your payload capacity?
I’m looking for this info on a decently equipped crew cab short beds.
What does your doorframe sticker give you for payload?
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-19-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,098
Posted By jeepsrule
We are thinking of moving from our Motorhome to...

We are thinking of moving from our Motorhome to the 337 model. We will be living in it full time. Do you full time or what are your thoughts on it?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-09-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 21,770
Posted By jeepsrule
Water for travel

I usually only fill about 1/3 when we’re traveling to another campground with water. We just want enough to flush toilets on the road. Full water tanks add a lot of weight to your rig.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-05-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By jeepsrule
Thanks, I’ll take a look at replacing that thermo...

Thanks, I’ll take a look at replacing that thermo unit.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-05-2021, 04:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By jeepsrule
Atwood hot water tank problem

My hot water tank is running on propane when only switched on electric. Is this a controller board problem?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-15-2021, 05:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,578
Posted By jeepsrule
I cut 8.5” off the back of the box and took some...

I cut 8.5” off the back of the box and took some off the bottom. That’s a Samsung 32” TV mounted on a pull out wall mount. No more hitting your head[emoji41]
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-11-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,825
Posted By jeepsrule
I’ve never had one, but the neighbor does. Looks...

I’ve never had one, but the neighbor does. Looks really hard to use. How good are at climbing jungle gyms? Or jumping down from 4 feet up?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 19,656
Posted By jeepsrule
Check out pplmotorhomes.com

Check out pplmotorhomes.com
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-22-2019, 04:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By jeepsrule
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-20-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By jeepsrule
Yup it’s the pump. In fact the pump has...

Yup it’s the pump. In fact the pump has completely failed now[emoji41] This has been an interesting trip so far.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-20-2019, 04:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By jeepsrule
What did you replace it with?

What did you replace it with?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-20-2019, 04:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By jeepsrule
Thanks Nodine.

Thanks Nodine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-20-2019, 03:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By jeepsrule
Fresh water tank filing itself?

My fresh water tank is overflowing and dribbling out of the overflow hose. I generally travel with a 1/3 of a tank or less. When we arrived at our camp in Michigan and hooked up I found this problem....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-08-2019, 04:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,278
Posted By jeepsrule
3M Film Question

I too am using the method by Ugly Shield and the removal of the film is going well. I’m about to order their glue removal product. I just used a can of 3M’s Auto Adhesive Remover and it worked well...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-06-2019, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,278
Posted By jeepsrule
3M Film Question

I’m buying glue remover for the film on the front of my coach. It’s a Monaco Diplomat 2005. Does anyone know if this is 3M film or Diamond Shield? Apparently the glue is different for each.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-02-2019, 12:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,023
Posted By jeepsrule
The new solenoid is on the way. I’ll check it out...

The new solenoid is on the way. I’ll check it out as soon as I can install it. If the BIRD circuitry is not working what are my options?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-01-2019, 07:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,023
Posted By jeepsrule
Electrical Help Needed

It’s a momentary switch that you have to hold down to connect the house batteries to aid in starting. Do you think that switch might be the problem?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-01-2019, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,023
Posted By jeepsrule
I shut off 110 power to the coach then I took the...

I shut off 110 power to the coach then I took the leads off the solenoid and cut out the house batteries with the battery isolator switch. Then when I turned the 110 power back on to the coach...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-01-2019, 05:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,023
Posted By jeepsrule
So now I have to bypass the battery set affected...

So now I have to bypass the battery set affected by this hole in the side and eliminate the solenoid for now. Shouldn’t this allow my Magnum inverter/converter to work correctly?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-01-2019, 04:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,023
Posted By jeepsrule
Electrical Help Needed

If got an electrical problem. I found a fault blinking this morning on my Magnum internal display. It was a backfeed error.
Most of my 110v electrical circuits do not work. I do however have power...
Forum: Boondocking 05-27-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,234
Posted By jeepsrule
Rvgolfclub.com

I'm interested in the RVgolfclub.com camping opportunities. Does anyone here have experience with this membership?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-17-2017, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By jeepsrule
Removal of protective film

Any suggestions on how to best remove the protective film from the nose of the coach?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-26-2016, 06:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,870
Posted By jeepsrule
Sounds like my weekend project will be a little...

Sounds like my weekend project will be a little time consuming. Thanks all!


Jeepsrule
Diplomat 40PDQ 2005
Jeep Cherokee toad
Fulltimer
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-25-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,870
Posted By jeepsrule
3M Film Removal

My 3M film on the front of my coach is dried up and cracked. What is the best method and product for its removal?
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Jeepsrule
Diplomat 40PDQ 2005
Jeep Cherokee toad
Fulltimer
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-05-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,106
Posted By jeepsrule
Waste Master RV Waste Hose

Has anyone used this system?
How do you like it?
Was it a difficult fit in your water/waste bay?


Jeepsrule
Diplomat 40PDQ 2005
Jeep Cherokee toad
Fulltimer
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-13-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 726
Posted By jeepsrule
Leak on gray tank

My son has a leak dripping on the drain pipe connection coming out of his galley gray tank. What is the best sealant for this type of repair?

Any other suggestions appreciated.


Jeepsrule...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-08-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,088
Posted By jeepsrule
I extended all the jacks and retracted them using...

I extended all the jacks and retracted them using the manual valves. Then I followed the RVA website trouble shooting by extending all the jacks, cleaning them and spraying them with WD40. Then I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-06-2016, 06:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,088
Posted By jeepsrule
Thanks I'll give it a try. Jeepsrule ...

Thanks I'll give it a try.


Jeepsrule
Diplomat 40PDQ 2005
Jeep Cherokee toad
Fulltimer
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-05-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,088
Posted By jeepsrule
Leveling Jack Problem

I'm having a problem with my driver side rear Jack loosing pressure. I don't see any fluid leaking. I've tightened the manual valves. The fluid is full.
Any thoughts on possible reasons or things I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-04-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 957
Posted By jeepsrule
I'm set on AGM 1. I didn't see AGM 2 before....

I'm set on AGM 1. I didn't see AGM 2 before. Guess I stopped when AGM came on and I set it there.


Jeepsrule
Diplomat 40PDQ
Jeep Cherokee toad
Fulltimer
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-29-2016, 06:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 957
Posted By jeepsrule
I only see one AGM on my Magnum controller? What...

I only see one AGM on my Magnum controller? What am I missing?


Jeepsrule
Diplomat 40PDQ
Jeep Cherokee toad
Fulltimer
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-27-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 957
Posted By jeepsrule
Thanks guys. I set at 400 and then started...

Thanks guys. I set at 400 and then started doubting myself😎


Jeepsrule
Diplomat 40PDQ
Jeep Cherokee toad
Fulltimer
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-27-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 957
Posted By jeepsrule
Magnum setup for new batteries

I've replaced my flooded acid batteries for four 6v Lifeline batteries model GPL-4CT. These are rated at 220 on the 20hr test. When resetting my Magnum charging obviously I set this for AGM batteries...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-28-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,756
Posted By jeepsrule
Hitches?

My son bought a 5th wheel and the previous owner used a 5th wheel to goose neck adapter. Do any of you use this type of hitch?
Any recommendations?


Jeepsrule
Diplomat 40PDQ
Jeep Cherokee...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-22-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,414
Posted By jeepsrule
Thanks all. Wonderful information ...

Thanks all. Wonderful information


Jeepsrule
Diplomat 40PDQ
Jeep Cherokee toad
Fulltimer
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