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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-27-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,070
Posted By Lobstah
Is there a "Defrost" button?

On my cars and trucks, there is a button for "Defrost Mode", aside from all of the vent controls.
If that button is pushed, it doesn't matter what else you do, dash/windshield vents will be...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-27-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,554
Posted By Lobstah
"Manual" can mean two different things with this...

"Manual" can mean two different things with this system.
1) NOT using the "Auto" function, and pressing the keys to get the coach where you want it.
2) Having to raise legs MANUALLY, by using a...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-10-2020, 05:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 984
Posted By Lobstah
I have Atwoods on my coach. Biggest issue I've...

I have Atwoods on my coach. Biggest issue I've had is that sometimes the sensors indicate a jack failure, which kind of locks everything up.
I found that if I reach into the motor/gear assembly at...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-10-2020, 05:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By Lobstah
switch at top of brake pedal

Mine had an issue recognizing the parking brake was engaged. Turned out the switch at the top of the pedal had come just a bit loose.
Repositioned it, tightened it up, has been fine ever since.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-03-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 272
Posted By Lobstah
Time to shoot some gremlins...

Our coach has been sitting mostly idle for the past 3yrs while we've been renovating our full time home in Maine. It's parked in the backyard and we refer to it as the guest suite. As we all know,...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-23-2020, 05:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By Lobstah
yes...it retracts to the point where the ears...

yes...it retracts to the point where the ears would normally come out an compress the gasket for the final inch...

I'll get some time later today to look at it, I'm wondering if those are on a...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-23-2020, 03:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By Lobstah
2005 Pace 36D wall slide dog ear locks

I recently noticed my "dog ear" locks are no longer engaging when I retract my full wall slide.

Anyone have any experience with this issue?

TIA,
Jim
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-27-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By Lobstah
Onan 5500 in Pace Arrow 2005 won't run

Had this problem for a few years now, but it's been a rough few years :)
Just getting back to using the coach.

A bit over a year ago we'd been living in Florida for 4yrs. We decided to move up...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-20-2019, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,596
Posted By Lobstah
I don't run my tires past 6yrs. On borrowed time...

I don't run my tires past 6yrs. On borrowed time at that point, and you're just playing the odds. Might go 7, might go 9, might go 6 and 1 month. Just not worth the risk for me.

As for sizes,...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-20-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 479
Views: 112,794
Posted By Lobstah
sometimes there are multiple switches. I have 3....

sometimes there are multiple switches. I have 3. One on my main control panel, one in the lav, and one in the bedroom by the sink.

jb
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-16-2019, 07:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,596
Posted By Lobstah
Not wanting to start yet another 30 page thread...

Not wanting to start yet another 30 page thread on ride (plenty of those here already), but MY experience with MY rig was that ride was about 90% shocks, and the rest is likely swaybars/other...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-08-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,596
Posted By Lobstah
255/70 r22.5 sumitomo tireseasy.com has them...

255/70 r22.5 sumitomo

tireseasy.com has them for $298 I think, and eBay for $284.

jb
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-07-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,596
Posted By Lobstah
I own a 2005 Pace Arrow 36D. I replaced my...

I own a 2005 Pace Arrow 36D.

I replaced my Michelins with Sumitomos. They are a major tire manufacturer that provides tires to a variety of names you'd be much more familiar with, google them.
...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-06-2019, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7
American Coach: Starter Issue??
Views: 698
Posted By Lobstah
Thanks twin...will try and check that...

Thanks twin...will try and check that today...kinda need to sets of eyes, will have to wait to see if I can find another set :)
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-02-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
American Coach: Starter Issue??
Views: 698
Posted By Lobstah
I'm having this issue on my 2005 Pace Arrow 36D. ...

I'm having this issue on my 2005 Pace Arrow 36D.
Coach is plugged in, battery shows 13.2v

You know how when you have a low/dead battery you'll hear the starter solenoid click rapidly?
This...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-19-2018, 03:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,051
Posted By Lobstah
Next step completed yesterday...got the new...

Next step completed yesterday...got the new fridge INSIDE.
New fridge is 24.75" deep...entry door is 24.5" wide. Figured I could take the trim off around the entry door and gain another 1.5". No...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-16-2018, 05:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,919
Posted By Lobstah
We have a 2005 36D...great layout, very good...

We have a 2005 36D...great layout, very good quality.
It's all relevant. You'll find coaches with better and coaches with worse. But for a gas coach with lots of space, they did a very nice job.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-15-2018, 03:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,993
Posted By Lobstah
When I first purchased and used an LLC, there...

When I first purchased and used an LLC, there were only a few institutions that would lend to LLC registered coaches.
SunCoast was one, I think they are now Bank Of The West...not sure about their...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-13-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,051
Posted By Lobstah
Well...

I know where you can get a door pretty cheap :)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-13-2018, 02:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 655
Posted By Lobstah
Leaky awning

Last time out it became evident during 3 days of pretty much non-stop rain that our main awning has developed several leaks.

I'm sure that in the long run it really needs to be replaced, however,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-13-2018, 02:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,679
Posted By Lobstah
I think it's intended use is removing carpet from...

I think it's intended use is removing carpet from cement floors...so designed to penetrate through the carpet into the adhesive.
I'm interested in seeing how well it works...as this is on my...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,051
Posted By Lobstah
My entry door for the motorhome comes off with...

My entry door for the motorhome comes off with about 25 screws and an extra set of hands. The new fridge is 24.5", and my door clearance is 24.75", so with only a quarter of an inch of clearance,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,051
Posted By Lobstah
Just bought a GE GTE16DTHBB for $509 at Lowes...

Just bought a GE GTE16DTHBB for $509 at Lowes (after Military discount).

Will have to mod cabinet that was on top of the old fridge, but we're ok with that, especially at that price, and it was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,051
Posted By Lobstah
I also have a driver's door, so if I wanted to...

I also have a driver's door, so if I wanted to pull the steering wheel and unbolt the driver's seat, I could get a bigger unit in...just not sure the payoff's there.

Lob
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2018, 06:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,051
Posted By Lobstah
That's my plan... With our current style of...

That's my plan...

With our current style of camping, my biggest concern would be keeping things cold while driving, as sometimes we put in 12hr days, but running the genset for an hour every now...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2018, 05:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,051
Posted By Lobstah
I don't currently have an inverter installed. I...

I don't currently have an inverter installed. I already upgraded my converter.
I have plenty of space for 2 more batteries...I just replaced my golf cart batteries with Dekas, they were $90/ea so...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2018, 05:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,051
Posted By Lobstah
Residential Fridge time...

The Dometic NDR 1292 in our 2005 Pace Arrow finally gave up the ghost, so have been reseaching which way to go regarding repair or replace.
To replace the cooling unit, it's $1,000 plus freight. To...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-12-2018, 05:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,679
Posted By Lobstah
Henry's makes a product in a quart bottle...

Henry's makes a product in a quart bottle available at Home Depot...it's called Adhesive Disolver. I used it on carpet that had been glued to cement steps and it worked great.
Might be worth a...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-17-2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 781
Posted By Lobstah
Thanks for the suggestions and info...

I'll pass on the board for now, and we'll use coolers on our little shakedown cruise next week. If that doesn't do it, then sounds like I'll either need to go the residential route, or a new cooling...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-16-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 781
Posted By Lobstah
Yeah...I gave it a once over...wiggled all...

Yeah...I gave it a once over...wiggled all connectors to make sure they were snug. No joy.

Guess I'll order the board...will have to go check model number in the morning.

Jim
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-16-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 781
Posted By Lobstah
Dometic not cooling...

Our coach has been sitting idle for 3yrs...getting ready to put it back in use, so starting to check out operational systems.

The fridge no longer cools. I've run it on 120v and gas. Stacks get...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-27-2017, 06:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,763
Posted By Lobstah
I still don't see any benefit to tire covers. I...

I still don't see any benefit to tire covers. I don't see people using them on cars, trucks, boat trailers, etc. And I don't think that a stationary tire is any more susceptible to UV damage than a...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-25-2016, 04:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,738
Posted By Lobstah
I used them and was absolutely thrilled with...

I used them and was absolutely thrilled with their service. I went to the Green Cove location, and it was before they started to branch out, but it's a great product and they did a fantastic job,...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-27-2016, 04:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By Lobstah
I believe the controller functions on load, by...

I believe the controller functions on load, by sensing current draw from the motors. That is how it knows to shut power to the motor off when the slide is fully in/out. With only two motors...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-26-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By Lobstah
I believe the answer is yes. Otherwise, with...

I believe the answer is yes. Otherwise, with just two motors, you could twist the slide and/or bind it within the opening.

Jim
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-12-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By Lobstah
The people who set up your LLC will deal with...

The people who set up your LLC will deal with this for you. They do it all the time.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-12-2015, 05:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,851
Posted By Lobstah
I took our RV to a shop over on the East coast of...

I took our RV to a shop over on the East coast of Florida and had the roof replaced. They installed the new roof, replaced any rotted/soft wood, installed new vent covers, and the best part is it's...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-16-2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,022
Posted By Lobstah
The only problem we had was self-induced, and had...

The only problem we had was self-induced, and had nothing to do with the size of the slide. It was pure operator error.

And yes, makes the coach VERY open. 36D is a great layout.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-15-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,007
Posted By Lobstah
So...just to be clear, you currently pay $10 for...

So...just to be clear, you currently pay $10 for a 90-day supply of a given med, and you were looking to save money?

You wanted $5 for a 90 day supply?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-08-2015, 06:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,453
Posted By Lobstah
I lived in NH for approx 25yrs in the 60-70-80s. ...

I lived in NH for approx 25yrs in the 60-70-80s. It's a great state.
BUT...as others have said, the devil is in the details.
I'd recommend Fl. If your RV has been registered somewhere else for...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-03-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,161
Posted By Lobstah
Agreed...and congrats on solving the mystery. I...

Agreed...and congrats on solving the mystery. I went through a similar thing with my Levelegs...genuine pain in the a$$...but fixed it for a lot less than the RV shop wanted.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-03-2015, 06:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,427
Posted By Lobstah
Have you checked with your insurance? In the...

Have you checked with your insurance? In the event of a hitNrun, they should still cover you. Over the years I've had that happen to three diff cars, never had an issue.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-02-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By Lobstah
I lost the door handle, the porch light (above...

I lost the door handle, the porch light (above the door) and the utility light (read driver's side by wetbay, controlled by switch on dash) all at the same time.
The switch by the door that controls...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-02-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By Lobstah
Door handle and utility lights fuse

I posted this a long time ago...never got it figured out, so thought I'd bring it back for another spin :)

I've been scratching my head on this one for awhile.

Porch light, door handle, and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-02-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,597
Posted By Lobstah
Insurance in Florida

As some may know, we recently moved to Florida.
Having just made a change in our vehicles, I started checking around on for auto insurance.
Turned out that USAA was the highest rated insurance...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-02-2015, 09:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,199
Posted By Lobstah
You're on the right track. You can have...

You're on the right track.
You can have multiple outlets that are all protected by one GFCI outlet. This is very common, including in motor homes.
My GFCI is in the bathroom, and from there it's...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-02-2015, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,170
Posted By Lobstah
On our coach, when I open the "hood", over on the...

On our coach, when I open the "hood", over on the passenger side you can see where the "house" is connected (or SHOULD BE) to the frame. Fleetwood used 4 small screws where they should have used 8...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-02-2015, 07:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,271
Posted By Lobstah
It was on the evening news several years ago. I...

It was on the evening news several years ago. I don't live in Mass anymore, but at the time, reporters were out roaming the streets, looking for motorhomes with out of state tags on them.

The...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-01-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By Lobstah
Do a search on "Foggy windows". Common issue...

Do a search on "Foggy windows". Common issue with our rigs.
I just had 3 windows replaced due to fogging, happens on all $$$ of rigs. Interior between the two panes gets a haze on it, impossible...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-01-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,271
Posted By Lobstah
I had one, for awhile, until my wife wanted to...

I had one, for awhile, until my wife wanted to start "work camping" in Mass, and the local news stations ran a few segments on how we were all tax cheats and destroying the economy becuase we used...
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