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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-04-2021, 08:42 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 13,082
Posted By PatStab
The new ones are awesome. But we have a VERY old...

The new ones are awesome. But we have a VERY old American Eagle. It's in good shape, we replaced a lot of things on it and I mean a lot. I haven't driven it now in more then a year. I got neuropathy...
Forum: Solo RV'ers 05-30-2021, 11:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,151
Posted By PatStab
Solo

My hubs worked overseas for 15 years, but I wanted to travel. I have a mildly challenged DD and I did.

I have an old 92 American Eagle that has had all the mechanicals redone, diesel motor...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-30-2021, 11:20 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 355,997
Posted By PatStab
New Ford Lightening

Does anyone know if you can flat tow one of the new Ford Lightenings? Seems like you should be able to easily. I sold my Cadillac and then my 4 X 4 truck as I didn't think I would be able to use the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-15-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,420
Posted By PatStab
I have not been here in forever, after hubs...

I have not been here in forever, after hubs retired and came home I just haven't traveled much.

I did redo a lot of the inside of our old 1992 American Eagle, I found fabrics to coordinate and a...
Forum: Solo RV'ers 08-13-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 974
Posted By PatStab
Patriotic came back!

I noticed I had not signed in since the end of 2017. I have had a lot of health issues over that period of time. But believe it or not I'm making a comeback.

I am not diabetic but ended up with...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-01-2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 971
Posted By PatStab
Demco Aluminator

Hubs got the new base plate put on my new truck. It's slightly different we used the old tow bar and changed the ends on it. Has a round piece that inserts and clips into the base plate under the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-23-2017, 07:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,224
Posted By PatStab
I would like to have a newer one like a Newmar,...

I would like to have a newer one like a Newmar, but I am not feeling as good as I used to. We are both now 71, hubby and I talked about it last year when my 92 Eagle diesel needed an overhaul. We...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-23-2017, 06:57 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,856
Posted By PatStab
I know a lot of woman that wouldn't no matter...

I know a lot of woman that wouldn't no matter what, a lot just don't want to travel period.

My husband doesn't really like to go much, he worked away from home, lived in motels, on airplanes,...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-22-2017, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
Wow, that Zeps sure looks good, mine needs waxed...

Wow, that Zeps sure looks good, mine needs waxed again, used to do it annually, haven't for a year at least. Started last year and never finished.
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-22-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
Hubs ordered my new base plate and electrical for...

Hubs ordered my new base plate and electrical for the new truck I bought for a toad. It's a 2017 Silverado 4 X 4.

He got the connectors in the front that are more hidden on the truck and a new...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-20-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 26,492
Posted By PatStab
We live in the country, that might happen to us...

We live in the country, that might happen to us once or twice, the second time I imagine husband would try to trap. But coming at us, I would likely shoot them myself. I love animals, but this is...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-20-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
The arm broke off the mounting in the ceiling on...

The arm broke off the mounting in the ceiling on one of my sun visors.
Hubby took it down and welded the part, put it back up.

The inline filter for the water would give us black charcoal at...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-20-2017, 07:52 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,041
Posted By PatStab
I use most everything except that little separate...

I use most everything except that little separate water dispenser on
the sink.

We use the w/d, fridge, stove, oven, microwave, ice maker, all the
bathroom stuff. Not about to go to a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-20-2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,856
Posted By PatStab
Tell her there is an old lady on here, me age 71,...

Tell her there is an old lady on here, me age 71, that drives a 39
foot diesel pusher with toad. Had a Cadillac SRX, just bought a
new Silverado to pull.

It's just getting used to it, I...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-20-2017, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,006
Posted By PatStab
This is my new ride, a 2017 Chevrolet, Silverado...

This is my new ride, a 2017 Chevrolet, Silverado 4 X 4.

I am getting ready to have a base plate for my Demco
Aluminator tow bar added to the truck, the brake plate
and electrical hookup. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-20-2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,851
Posted By PatStab
Had a 29 ft 2006 Sightseer, beautiful little...

Had a 29 ft 2006 Sightseer, beautiful little motorhome, no matter
what hubby did and he did everything recommended to make it
stable just didn't happened. On my last trip the wind pushed me
...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-18-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,621
Posted By PatStab
I talked to the dealership and they are going to...

I talked to the dealership and they are going to install
a switch for me so I can turn the battery off and not have
to get under the hood to disconnect it. Happy day!

Need to get a new...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 795
Views: 262,995
Posted By PatStab
Beautiful set up.

Beautiful set up.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-17-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,621
Posted By PatStab
New Silverado 2017, 1500 4 x 4

Have any of you bought one of these to tow? I'm thinking of trading my 2013 caddy SRX in for it, but says I have to disconnect the battery, Tom said he can fix a disconnect that will work so I don't...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-14-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By PatStab
Merom, Indiana to Watertown, NY

Heading for New York likely first part of September.

Our son and family are getting transferred from S Korea,
FINALLY, and going to Ft Drum. I plan to take DIL and
2 year old grandson up...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-26-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
They did not have to replace genny. ...

They did not have to replace genny.

Turned out to be a bridge rectifier and a suppressor voltage
part. The parts were only $100, it costs $305 for diagnosis,
and $608 for labor, oh my. ...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-17-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
Trip to near Houston, Conroe, Texas was good. ...

Trip to near Houston, Conroe, Texas was good. The rebuilt engine
and correction to ride height, etc made it steer soooo much better.
Used no oil so we are happy, trip to California and Texas...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-05-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
We put new steps on some years ago, they would...

We put new steps on some years ago, they would still give some when stepped on. Tom got tired of that and welded a piece up in there someplace to fasten them to, now they are rock solid, love it.
...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-04-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,799
Posted By PatStab
Just think of all the money we could spend on...

Just think of all the money we could spend on that thing bringing it back. LOL!

I think it would really be something to see.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-04-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,683
Posted By PatStab
I have 3 totes in the basement that I filled so...

I have 3 totes in the basement that I filled so they wouldn't freeze in the garage. Need to put them back out there and haven't. They contain canned foods and also things like spaghetti, just items...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-04-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
My husband asked if they are 1A1 and 2A1...

My husband asked if they are 1A1 and 2A1 headlights. roughly 6 inch
by 4 inch He wondered if they are a big improvement?
Do you have a parts number.

He found some for $179 for each,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-31-2017, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,658
Posted By PatStab
I love peoples reactions when my husband tells...

I love peoples reactions when my husband tells them on its her motorhome I am just the mechanic on it. Actually that is true, he has only been on a few trips with DD and I. He worked overseas for...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-30-2017, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
That's ok, there is a lot I don't know. This is...

That's ok, there is a lot I don't know. This is a diesel pusher, very old as you guys know but durn solid.

It's a lot better and I bet we get it eventually if we drive it long enough!!
...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-30-2017, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
Forgive my ignorance but does a Spartan chassis...

Forgive my ignorance but does a Spartan chassis also have bell cranks? I'm looking up the information and I haven't found if they do or not.

Are they original equipment or after market?

...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-30-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
We got the motorhome back today after having the...

We got the motorhome back today after having the steering issue looked over. This is the 3rd place its been in 3 or 4 years, none of them says there is any play in any of the components underneath,...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-27-2017, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
He said he will try it, if its too rough he will...

He said he will try it, if its too rough he will start reducing the pressure.
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-26-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
El Bosque in Portofino Shopping Center I...

El Bosque in Portofino Shopping Center


I really liked it


And the seafood restaurant Crabby Daddy


It's been 2 years so hope they are as good.
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-26-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
I can't remember the name but its just across the...

I can't remember the name but its just across the parking lot from the Sam's Club in the Woodlands. I assume its still there, I will see if I can find the name of it.
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-26-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
I don't remember Spartan recommending certain...

I don't remember Spartan recommending certain tire pressure, maybe they did. I got these charts online for the corner weights.

Hubby said we will try it if it doesn't feel right we will let...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-26-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
The tires have quite a few thousand miles on them...

The tires have quite a few thousand miles on them now, several trips to Florida to Arizona, to Canada.

Got the results today, they adjusted the ride height which changed the caster. Also the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-25-2017, 02:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,643
Posted By PatStab
Ours is a 2013 Cadillac SRX, tows like a dream,...

Ours is a 2013 Cadillac SRX, tows like a dream, simple to set up.

Pop the cover around the shifter, make sure all accessories are turned
off. Push a small screwdriver down in the hole in...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-25-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
We moved about 4 years ago. We are coming down...

We moved about 4 years ago. We are coming down the first week of June, we have a duplex at Conroe we are putting up for sale and need to do work there. .

My DD wants to visit places, I'm...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-24-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,530
Posted By PatStab
We went with an insurance broker, all our...

We went with an insurance broker, all our vehicles, personal, are now with Erie Insurance, full coverage for 1992 American Eagle is about $300.

For our rental property under and LLC, we have...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-24-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
Can researcj it, up but sure others have done it...

Can researcj it, up but sure others have done it here. What does it entail replacing headlights with LED's. I sure would like to be able to see if for some reason I have to drive at night. I do...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-24-2017, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
Well good news and bad news. They found...

Well good news and bad news.

They found NOTHING wrong with the steering, no surprise. I had it at Spartan 2 or 3 years ago and they did a 4 wheel alignment and adjusted everything, they said...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-22-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
We took the old Eagle in today, all mechanicals...

We took the old Eagle in today, all mechanicals are good, engine rebuilt but hubby is not satisfied with the steering. It's a 92 and we have no idea how many miles were on it.

We are having...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-20-2017, 12:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,614
Posted By PatStab
Our 92 American Eagle has the kitchen on the DS...

Our 92 American Eagle has the kitchen on the DS and had a table and 2 chairs on the passenger side. We took the table and chairs out and put a bar down the side to eat off of and took out the chairs...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-20-2017, 12:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,588
Posted By PatStab
Pretty nice old coaches, we have a 1992 American...

Pretty nice old coaches, we have a 1992 American Eagle, I have put over 20000 miles on it.

I bet yours has a 6 speed Allison where ours has a 4, wish we had that but I'm guessing you have the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-13-2017, 12:28 AM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
I keep reading about people having to repair...

I keep reading about people having to repair boots on tie rod ends and was asking about them. My husband said ours has king pins instead like a semi, its a Spartan and a 1992. When did they start...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-13-2017, 12:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,537
Posted By PatStab
I had new extensions put on when I got new tires,...

I had new extensions put on when I got new tires, they put the same thing on mine that they put on fire trucks, no issues. Before that had braided ones that leaked, then another kind that were no...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-04-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3,749
Views: 727,555
Posted By PatStab
Have a Cadillac 2013 SRX, tows easy, sets up...

Have a Cadillac 2013 SRX, tows easy, sets up easy.

Pull cover on shifter, make sure all accessories are
turned off, put small screwdriver in hole, push down
put car in drive, push forward...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 03-04-2017, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,514
Posted By PatStab
When I have the carpet in the house cleaned I...

When I have the carpet in the house cleaned I have them do the motorhome, works well.

They wouldn't do the ceiling, we changed AC units and the new ones are smaller so left dirty spots up there...
Forum: Solo RV'ers 03-04-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,652
Posted By PatStab
I have one in the corner of my windshield that...

I have one in the corner of my windshield that gives me inside and outside temp, has a compass, and gives me the battery charge amount, its a small unit.

Then I bought an indoor outdoor temp...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-04-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,790
Posted By PatStab
That door looks really good.

That door looks really good.
Forum: Solo RV'ers 03-01-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,942
Posted By PatStab
I have a friend from Houston I worked with for...

I have a friend from Houston I worked with for years, she is retired too.
But how ironic her daughter ended up working up here about 20 miles from me. We get together when she comes up.

She...
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