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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-29-2022, 02:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,091
Posted By GWCowgill
I believe you have an in-line low pressure and...

I believe you have an in-line low pressure and high pressure switch. If all other electrical is good such as fuses then I would suspect the low pressure switch. Have the mechanic bypass the low...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-12-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 22,082
Posted By GWCowgill
Smile Not sure this is your problem but after wondering...

Not sure this is your problem but after wondering through some back roads in Indiana, I checked the settings on my GPS which were set to shortest route. I changed all the applicable settings for my...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-11-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,745
Posted By GWCowgill
Angry Grand theft fuel tax.

I will have to remind myself to fill up before I enter Ohio. The really nice side is my DP holds enough fuel that I won't have to refuel in Ohio but my toad will probably need fuel while I am in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-26-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,669
Posted By GWCowgill
Hot sauces

Be careful using the word Tabasco as the word is copyrighted. My son only will eat Tabasco Sauce while I like other sauces with more flavor and sometimes with as much heat or hotter. Some foods are...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,669
Posted By GWCowgill
Hot sauce

Louisiana Hot Sauce is my favorite. Chrystal, Texas Pete and Cholua are acceptable. Having lived in Thailand for 6 years I love the Thai Peppers which we grow here in Florida. We make a Hot Sauce...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-11-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 17,717
Posted By GWCowgill
yes, wouldn't leave home without it.

yes, wouldn't leave home without it.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-11-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 26,694
Posted By GWCowgill
Gas vs diesel

This argument has no end. There is no answer that fits all nor will all be satisfied with one answer, My story is I started camping in tents, after I got married had a small travel trailer towed by...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-14-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,352
Posted By GWCowgill
Handicap parking

As a 100% permanent and total veteran at 77 yrs old I can still walk short distances and do on my better days. My rant is teenagers driving grandma orf grandpa's car using the handicap parking places...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-26-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,314
Posted By GWCowgill
I believe the first time I heard of changing the...

I believe the first time I heard of changing the brake fluid was in a service bulletin from GM. In 1956 I started driving and working on my own automobiles and we simply rebuilt the system because we...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-26-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 18,585
Posted By GWCowgill
Started out camping as a child in tents, after...

Started out camping as a child in tents, after 20+years in the Air Force having seen the world I wanted to see the USA from the ground. When the kids were small we had tents, travel trailers and an...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-03-2016, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1,536
Views: 237,149
Posted By GWCowgill
How old are you and what do you drive/tow

I am 74 and drive a 2009 Fleetwood 36' Class A and tow a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-07-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,176
Posted By GWCowgill
Fleetwood Bounder Wiper Arm Broke

2009 Bounder 36B broke the drivers side wiper arm in Louisiana in a driving rain and a windshield full of love bugs. Fortunately I use Rain X for my washer fluid. The arm came apart where the hinge...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 08-04-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,093
Posted By GWCowgill
AJICAL, Be proud of your accomplishments and...

AJICAL, Be proud of your accomplishments and where you are today. Life goes on.
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 07-28-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,093
Posted By GWCowgill
If you do not like the Military side of the forum...

If you do not like the Military side of the forum stay out. I am a 100% disabled vet with a lot of my disability coming from agent Orange but also some injuries sustained during combat operations....
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 04-22-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 32,726
Posted By GWCowgill
Always loved the 121, beautiful lines, they just...

Always loved the 121, beautiful lines, they just don't have character anymore.
Forum: Just Conversation 04-18-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 9,921
Posted By GWCowgill
just returned from a trip on Arizona Hwy95 to...

just returned from a trip on Arizona Hwy95 to Lake Havasu. It has a speed limit of 55 and 65 in some spots. There were two Motorhomes traveling together at 45mph that had a line of cars behind them...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-03-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,341
Posted By GWCowgill
I had Diamond Coat on my HR and now have it on my...

I had Diamond Coat on my HR and now have it on my Bounder. If you decide to put it on, read their reccomendations on waxing and maintenance. It does protect the paint and is easy to clean with the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-30-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,035
Posted By GWCowgill
Windshield Wiper Blades

Found some 28" NEOFORM blades for my coach at NAPA, Part # 60-2843 that actually lay flat on my winshield. I had 32" blades which blocked my pass side mirror. These work much better. I hope this...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 03-27-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 32,726
Posted By GWCowgill
USAF Retired E-7(Retired 1979) Have son also USAF...

USAF Retired E-7(Retired 1979) Have son also USAF E-7 Retired (Retired 2008) now just tired!

4 Years Photo Interpreter
16 years Air Traffic Controller
6 Mos. First Sergeant.
Homestead AFB 3...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-03-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 33,483
Posted By GWCowgill
Atlanta straight through, same for Jacksonville,...

Atlanta straight through, same for Jacksonville, still haven't go ST. Louis figured out, Washington, DC take the bypass but in all avoid the rush hour like the plague.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-02-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,898
Posted By GWCowgill
We stay quite frequently in military FAMCAMPS....

We stay quite frequently in military FAMCAMPS. FAMCAMPS for the most part come under DOD rules with some local exceptions. I would suggest aquiring the guide on military FAMcamps if you are retired...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-01-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,486
Posted By GWCowgill
Dacotah, where you at in SF. I live in Homestead...

Dacotah, where you at in SF. I live in Homestead and have seen the corrosion problem for years. It is not uncommon here to see ground connections corroded, contacts corroded and of course the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-01-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,906
Posted By GWCowgill
The Florida Sunpass will work just about anywhere...

The Florida Sunpass will work just about anywhere near the front winshield. The new detectors are set up to read the Sunpass looking down. Anyone not familiar with the Florida toll system needs to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-17-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,386
Posted By GWCowgill
Check your grounds, Especially your turn signal...

Check your grounds, Especially your turn signal grounds. Check and see which outside lights are not working or appear dim.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-16-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By GWCowgill
From what I can determine the stock pressures is...

From what I can determine the stock pressures is between 34-36lbs. Many of the guys w/Dodge trucks are stepping it up to 45-50. I would not change the boost on my MH simply because from what I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-15-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,386
Posted By GWCowgill
Had the same thing happen on my Dodge with the...

Had the same thing happen on my Dodge with the Cummins. Glad you found it and got it fixed.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-15-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By GWCowgill
Elkhart Jim, Yes I have been playing with the...

Elkhart Jim, Yes I have been playing with the light bar and you can bet I will be getting some data that I may play with later. I am going to play around with it today as I understand that you can...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-15-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By GWCowgill
Boost pressure is determined by where the waste...

Boost pressure is determined by where the waste gate is set at. On my 1999 Dodge which I had modified was getting 40lbs boost pressure. Some are going over 40lbs boost which the 5.9 seems happy with...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-14-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,178
Posted By GWCowgill
From all the research I done when I bought my 09...

From all the research I done when I bought my 09 DP Bounder, You will find the Cummins is cheaper to maintain than the Cat. A Cat mechanic also told me to stay away from the Cat. You may find others...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-14-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By GWCowgill
The 2001 should be turbo charged. As far as I...

The 2001 should be turbo charged. As far as I know, they started turbo charging back in the 90's but not sure what year. I used to have a boost gage on my 99 Dodge so I could see what was going on. I...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 02-14-2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,093
Posted By GWCowgill
I honestly believe that the majority of VETs who...

I honestly believe that the majority of VETs who get a disability awarded honestly deserve it. That said, yes there are a few who do milk the system but most of them who milk the system get caught at...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-14-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,985
Posted By GWCowgill
Keep in ind the differences between LT tires and...

Keep in ind the differences between LT tires and Trailer tires. As I understand it, Trailer tires have more of the UV fighting additives than the LT tires. You may a very good tire or you may have...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 02-13-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,093
Posted By GWCowgill
How much a price can you put on freedom? I am a...

How much a price can you put on freedom? I am a 100% diabled vet who along with many others was exposed to stuff that you wouldn't have wanted to be exposed to. I have been injured, and I am sure...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-13-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By GWCowgill
John, The Turbo Diesel is slow off the line...

John,
The Turbo Diesel is slow off the line becauuse of the Turbo. They do not develop their power until the turbo spins up so there is always a lag from the time you step on the accelerator until...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-13-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,999
Posted By GWCowgill
Being retired AF myself, Retired teacher and a...

Being retired AF myself, Retired teacher and a ham KG4LHS but not really that active as my hearing is really giving me a fit on the radio, I just enjoy the RVing and the sightseeing and of course the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-13-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,985
Posted By GWCowgill
You didn't say what brand they are or the weight...

You didn't say what brand they are or the weight rating or Load range for the tires. There are some so called off shore brands I trust better than some of our USA brands. Even though I prefer USA...
Forum: Full-Timers 02-13-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,860
Posted By GWCowgill
I look around me and see friends passing away who...

I look around me and see friends passing away who never leave their front patio (don't have too many porches here in South Florida) never see anywhere but their neighbor and the same old house. Life...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-13-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1,536
Views: 237,149
Posted By GWCowgill
69 years old, 2009 Bounder DP, 2008 Jeep Liberty...

69 years old, 2009 Bounder DP, 2008 Jeep Liberty and my beautiful Wife "NUN"
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-13-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,999
Posted By GWCowgill
BTW The full slide is really amazing, sure gives...

BTW The full slide is really amazing, sure gives you a lot of extra room. I remeber not too many years ago a full length slide would have been impossible. My 29RKS Carrilite had a really nice slide...
Forum: New Member Check-In 02-13-2011, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By GWCowgill
Jim, We elected to spend a couple days in Orlando...

Jim, We elected to spend a couple days in Orlando after Sarasota and then take our time going to Myrtle Beach. We have old friends that live in Myrtle Beach that we want to see and visit with...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-12-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,999
Posted By GWCowgill
I picked it up from the dealer on Dec 1, spent...

I picked it up from the dealer on Dec 1, spent most of Dec and Jan getting it ready to go like building some shelves in some of the compartments to maximize the use of space and organize things,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-12-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,222
Posted By GWCowgill
I don't know how much "stuff" you need but from ...

I don't know how much "stuff" you need but from my experiences and I have had TT's, Class A's, a fift wheel and a Class B+ similar to a C and now back to an A, I had the most storage in my 5th wheel...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-12-2011, 07:27 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 9,921
Posted By GWCowgill
I like the 62-65 range on the interstates as the...

I like the 62-65 range on the interstates as the faster ones pass and sometimes I catch a slower vehicle for the most part I am in my comfort zone and as someone said I get to see what the others...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-12-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,386
Posted By GWCowgill
I forgot to mention that your symptom sounds more...

I forgot to mention that your symptom sounds more like a slipping belt because of the heavl load at startup.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-12-2011, 07:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,386
Posted By GWCowgill
Hal, I would start by checking the belt, you...

Hal,
I would start by checking the belt, you didn't say if there was any noise when the charge light was on, also alternators generally use a exciter voltage to start the alternator charging which...
Forum: New Member Check-In 02-12-2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By GWCowgill
Smile Thanks

Many thanks to all. I always learn new things when I read others comments, The old cliche "You are never too old to learn" most certainly applies here. When I know the answer I will pipe up but I...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-11-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,999
Posted By GWCowgill
Glen Cowgill

New here in the Bounders Forum and enjoying the posts, My Bounder is a new 36B DP 2009. I reside in warm sunny Florida, Southern Florida (Homestead) that is, I was really looking for inherent...
Forum: New Member Check-In 02-11-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By GWCowgill
Smile Hi, New Member old RV'er

I am Glen Cowgill living in South Florida where there is NO snow. Been RV'ing since 1972 and still enjoy it. Have enjoyed camping since I was a kid in the 40's. Will be 70 this year and still going....
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-11-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,224
Posted By GWCowgill
I had the same problem on my old HR and it turned...

I had the same problem on my old HR and it turned out the magnets that control the steps were not properly mated. Got the magnets installed properly and the problem was cured.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-11-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By GWCowgill
Horace, I used to live in Myrtle Beach and we are...

Horace, I used to live in Myrtle Beach and we are coming early. I have an addiction To food and I know there aare some good Sea Food Places in Murrels Inlet and in Calabash. We have friends who live...
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