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Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-10-2019, 06:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,283
Posted By jponyboyace
FYI I am told by freightliner that deka is who...

FYI I am told by freightliner that deka is who makes alliance out of Pennsylvania...wow great prices on chassis batteries as interstate in my area has been taken over by coorperate and gotten crazy...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-08-2019, 03:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,283
Posted By jponyboyace
Yep freightliner had the best deal.....thanks...

Yep freightliner had the best deal.....thanks very much....1100 cca tooo.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-08-2019, 03:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,283
Posted By jponyboyace
Yep went OEM freightliner had batteries 1100 CCM...

Yep went OEM freightliner had batteries 1100 CCM for 104.00...wow
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-07-2019, 02:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,283
Posted By jponyboyace
Time to change chassis batteries

Found several batteries for thought......my batteries r most likely from 13 or 14 as my cassis is a 2014....current is alliance 1000 CCA. The top posts look confuseing...Can we us any good...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-23-2018, 02:59 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,440
Posted By jponyboyace
Omg u r loved here my dear.....this is exactly...

Omg u r loved here my dear.....this is exactly what everyone should do.....thank you for showing some the way!!!!!!
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 08-09-2018, 03:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,475
Posted By jponyboyace
Totally agree....if you have a 43fk u must learn...

Totally agree....if you have a 43fk u must learn how the slides work....Amazon has the cables for sale for your expected needs...RV does drive like a dream....tag is great..thanks Bill
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 07-23-2018, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,475
Posted By jponyboyace
Welcome and hopefully u will never have any...

Welcome and hopefully u will never have any problems as I have had.....much luck brother...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 05-13-2018, 04:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,475
Posted By jponyboyace
Many....slides 2 several times...engine lite had...

Many....slides 2 several times...engine lite had to be replaced by freight liner....airbag had to be replaced ...freight liner could not tell me why...front heater will not stay running....thank god...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-24-2018, 03:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 654
Posted By jponyboyace
Forrest river slide digging under slide...plate needed

There is a problem with some Forrest river rigs where the slide digs into the bottom of slide as it goes out...plates r being given to some people but not to others....paid labor for some but not for...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 05-29-2017, 01:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,447
Posted By jponyboyace
Smile Stablizers

Thank you all very much...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 05-28-2017, 03:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,447
Posted By jponyboyace
When do we place the stabilizers down

Always thought it was common sense to put down the legs on our rig then the slides come out....Aparently this was wrong because on my Forrestriver Charleston the one wall clips the ceiling if the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-23-2017, 02:01 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 20,870
Posted By jponyboyace
Incompetence across the RV Industry

Wow and the truth will set you free.....lotta money....little effort to keep the customers safe and sound....great piece here...thanks so much....sorry to say I already own or I would have researched...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 04-02-2016, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,097
Posted By jponyboyace
Wow I have fought with them for a...

Wow I have fought with them for a month...forestriver has been horriable...they will not help after they dropped the ball..
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 04-01-2016, 01:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,097
Posted By jponyboyace
Freightliner says no way.....wow really thought...

Freightliner says no way.....wow really thought freightliner was better then this!!!...Alert here...really note all when receiving a new rig...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-31-2016, 02:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,097
Posted By jponyboyace
Charlston rims..Forest River, Freightliner brightness policy

Warning ....I purchased a 2015 charlston 11/2014...rims looked like crap but as many know there was sooo much to look over.:facepalm: I was told they would be cleaned and they would be just...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-25-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,285
Posted By jponyboyace
Ya gotta check the cables on the slides...they...

Ya gotta check the cables on the slides...they must be taught.....do not let hand or damage could occur...9
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-25-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,285
Posted By jponyboyace
What year bill .I own a 15....JIM acerra

What year bill

.I own a 15....JIM acerra
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-25-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,940
Posted By jponyboyace
Wow great to hear... How bout the 8.9 2015...

Wow great to hear...
How bout the 8.9 2015 charlston...motor..any reviews...opions???
Forum: New Member Check-In 03-13-2016, 03:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By jponyboyace
Point one.....ok no gasser ..go diesel...most...

Point one.....ok no gasser ..go diesel...most start gas..then..go diesel..ok much luck to you!!!!!...If you go tow....go diesel truck...Duramax by chevy...wow there is about 15 yrs of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-06-2016, 04:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By jponyboyace
Been there....transmission probably bad.or going...

Been there....transmission probably bad.or going bad...wow get in take to repair.....u never should have put it out again until had looked at.....best of luck...jim
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 03-06-2016, 04:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,193
Posted By jponyboyace
Outstanding...much luck...let us know how all is...

Outstanding...much luck...let us know how all is going!!!
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-06-2016, 04:03 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 350,231
Posted By jponyboyace
Maybe if u send mitch wirt a text to forrest...

Maybe if u send mitch wirt a text to forrest river....jim..he is warranty mwirt@forrestriver.com good luck
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-06-2016, 03:56 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 350,231
Posted By jponyboyace
forrestriver charlston owners...lets get to know one another

I own a 2015 charlston...I would like to get to know others who have this same rig so we can have more knowledge and compare
our rig....thanks Jim:thumb:..purchased dylans sewell nj
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-06-2016, 03:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,285
Posted By jponyboyace
Where did u buy is part of the question?..these...

Where did u buy is part of the question?..these slides can be a nightmare...make sure the cable system is correct as a hanging cable can cause TROUBLE..make sure u r level also....much luck to you as...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-06-2016, 03:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Posted By jponyboyace
Well so far I must say with these RV's Heck...

Well so far I must say with these RV's Heck yesssss..I just left my 1 yr with my charlston and the TV sony 50' went as most will....50 dollar co pay on a 900.00 tv and I was done....one thing...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-06-2016, 03:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,215
Posted By jponyboyace
I have a class A with larger tires aprox 110 a/p...

I have a class A with larger tires aprox 110 a/p will my rig air work?..thanks Jim
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 01-31-2016, 02:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,940
Posted By jponyboyace
I had a 2012...i believe the 360 is chipped...

I had a 2012...i believe the 360 is chipped ...same 6.7 motor...trans 2500 allison i believe?..i now have the 15. 8.9....mechanics have told me the 2012 has less aggravation attachd to it......best...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-16-2015, 01:56 AM
Replies: 397
Views: 68,814
Posted By jponyboyace
I had a berkshire like this...FWS was a...

I had a berkshire like this...FWS was a nightmare..2012...call newmar..insist they take it back to the factory as forrestriver did for me....
it took me a year to get this rig right.....best of...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 12-11-2015, 02:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,852
Posted By jponyboyace
Great choice guys...i remember looking at this...

Great choice guys...i remember looking at this rig around 05 going for about 140k....best a luck....
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 12-11-2015, 02:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,502
Posted By jponyboyace
Its all about the kids ...i agree...best of...

Its all about the kids ...i agree...best of luck!!!!!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-11-2015, 02:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,515
Posted By jponyboyace
one time i called coach net...no one...

one time i called coach net...no one answered....called over and over ..
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-03-2015, 02:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,260
Posted By jponyboyace
omg Gary.....DURAMAX my friend nooooooo other...

omg Gary.....DURAMAX my friend nooooooo other choice...I have had a 03..09....2011...these trucks r the best!!!!.....chevy 2500 or a 3500 .....best on the road!!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 11-29-2015, 03:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,132
Posted By jponyboyace
Slow down....place flashers on....show an effort...

Slow down....place flashers on....show an effort an there will be no ticket i will assure u!!!
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 11-29-2015, 02:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,502
Posted By jponyboyace
congrats really...nicccce rig

Congrats on your new purchase.....u r mounted on a truck frame if i am correct....your ride will be a lil bumpy at times...most all diesels are on a air ride!!!!....big differance.....congrats once...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-29-2015, 02:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,661
Posted By jponyboyace
thanks for your replys....

SEEMS after talking to forrestriver I could not get a straight answer on just how tight the chains r to be on the wall slides??..not real slack but not toooo tight....yeah right.....gooood luck out...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-18-2015, 01:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,661
Posted By jponyboyace
Amazing because almost all who have the wall...

Amazing because almost all who have the wall slides have issues..thanks for your input!!!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-17-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,661
Posted By jponyboyace
class A wall slides...Which r more dependable?!!

Would love to hear from those of u who have had no problems with your slides....seems to me a freightliner chasis and a cummings engine appears to be the best...BUT the slides...each rig i have owned...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-10-2015, 03:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 947
Posted By jponyboyace
well said...

well said...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-10-2015, 03:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 947
Posted By jponyboyace
Simple fix....there is a reprogram of...

Simple fix....there is a reprogram of same....call a tech should be easy....mine was easy to reprogram....hold buttons in a certain #
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-10-2015, 03:15 AM
Replies: 397
Views: 68,814
Posted By jponyboyace
Slides can be a nightmare....this is why i am...

Slides can be a nightmare....this is why i am soooo intense on making sue they r properly adjusted....i am currently with forrestriver with my 3rd.....hoping not to have the same issues as your poor...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 11-04-2015, 02:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,198
Posted By jponyboyace
slide web manufactures....great idea!!!...

slide web manufactures....great idea!!!...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 11-04-2015, 02:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,198
Posted By jponyboyace
Key to these slides appear to be chain tension...

Key to these slides appear to be chain tension and cable tension....they both r very important to not getting stuck while camping!!!...hard to find gooood techs!!!
2 have hydro assist while two...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 11-04-2015, 01:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,198
Posted By jponyboyace
thanks...i had a cedar creek.....the emergency...

thanks...i had a cedar creek.....the emergency return is great but with electric there is none
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 11-02-2015, 01:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,594
Posted By jponyboyace
slides are key...

I think I would look for a rig that had a back up to the wall slides....there out there...freightliner chasis cummings motor and a great dealer....of course a great dealer that pays his tech well if...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-25-2015, 01:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,285
Posted By jponyboyace
If u research my name here u will see many many...

If u research my name here u will see many many Berkshire issues....with the 2012 full wall that had to go back to indiana ..too my 400QL that i had to get a lawyer and did sue cummings for there...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-25-2015, 01:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 665
Posted By jponyboyace
2015 Charlston slide outs cable/chains

For those who have not a lot of experiance with these wall slides....boy do i have a lot to tell you...my 4 slides are 2 hydrolic/electric...2 electric cable...if u see them hanging u need a real...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-24-2015, 04:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,205
Posted By jponyboyace
Thanks all here....also I was told to change the...

Thanks all here....also I was told to change the coolent filter with the oil??Is this typical????...8.9 cummings 450 horse...???
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 07-05-2015, 03:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,198
Posted By jponyboyace
Charlston slide outs

Love the new 2015 charlston....2 hydro slides and 2 electric slides leaves me a lil weary....if there is a break down there is no way to crank them in...this should be corrected...all slides should...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 11-18-2014, 01:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,671
Posted By jponyboyace
Thanks Gordon very much...yesssss finally got it...

Thanks Gordon very much...yesssss finally got it right!!!!!milage could be better however I am very satisfied soooo far!!!
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 11-18-2014, 01:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,671
Posted By jponyboyace
yes that is me with the new rig.......on the...

yes that is me with the new rig.......on the left....finally got it right I believe!!!
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