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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-10-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,413
Posted By Larry3570
NWS

I just use the National Weather Service.

They get paid based on how accurate they are.

Every TV or radio forecaster is paid based on how many people they can attract to watch them.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-15-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 18,795
Posted By Larry3570
As someone who owns a stage lighting and sound...

As someone who owns a stage lighting and sound company and therefore owns and has wired thousands of similar connectors, The problem is the piece-of-poo Camco connector. I would never use one on our...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-16-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 20,610
Posted By Larry3570
Probably crazy, but...

Over the last couple years I’ve noticed a few stories in the paper where some store gets caught having a camera in a dressing room and charging “people” on the internet to watch it. Let’s hope this...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 08-18-2019, 03:54 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 25,629
Posted By Larry3570
Do the QC!

Oh boy don’t I wish that my clients were as forgiving as most posters here!
Besides aviation background I now work in a zero-failure environment. Some of that is from online backup systems but if...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-09-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 17,221
Posted By Larry3570
Hi Hohenwald48, In my town there is an animal...

Hi Hohenwald48,
In my town there is an animal control officer (part of police Dep’t). If there are repeated complaints of a particular person leaving their dog’s poop in town on our many trails and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-09-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 16,298
Posted By Larry3570
Either we're super lucky or a bunch of you folks...

Either we're super lucky or a bunch of you folks are very unlucky or hyper-sensitive. We've crossed scores of times in our old 1994 KSDP sometimes by itself, sometimes with a car on a dolly,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-06-2018, 03:12 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 16,298
Posted By Larry3570
With private aircraft customs sometimes does...

With private aircraft customs sometimes does sufficient damage to the aircraft that it is unflyable and occasionally not worth repairing. Keep in mind with FAA certified aircraft most work can only...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-26-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By Larry3570
Reese WDH welded ball mount/trunion

So I bought a used Pace American enclosed cargo trailer that came with a Reese Strait Line hitch installed. No manuals of course. Looking online at Reese and elsewhere every manual I find shows the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-29-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,907
Posted By Larry3570
Any report on how this worked out? I have mold...

Any report on how this worked out? I have mold around a fluorescent fixture in the bedroom of our '94 KSDP and I suppose there is more inside the ceiling so I'd like to pull a ceiling panel.

Also...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-21-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 860
Posted By Larry3570
Replacing wood flooring in KS

So there was an ice machine leak while the coach was unoccupied. Water got on the bleached oak strip floor that runs from the step well to the washer/dryer closet. The wood started to buckle and...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-04-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,384
Posted By Larry3570
I ended up parking on Lincoln street in Venice...

I ended up parking on Lincoln street in Venice along with scores of others. Be aware some streets are signed as limited to RVs 6' high and 20' long. Others have no such signs. See below that we...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-03-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,384
Posted By Larry3570
I know many here are very anti-parkinglot, but if...

I know many here are very anti-parkinglot, but if I may ask you to refrain scolding us for something that allows us to RV at all, can anyone suggest a overnight spot in the LA/Burbank area for...
Forum: Cummins Engines 06-13-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,854
Posted By Larry3570
I have a '94 KSDP with a C8.3 modded to 300 Hp....

I have a '94 KSDP with a C8.3 modded to 300 Hp. The water separator / primary filter is mounted to a hose connected spin-on bracket on the frame behind the bumper for ease of draining the sediment...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-22-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,243
Posted By Larry3570
Mike, Thanks for your reply. Here are...

Mike,

Thanks for your reply. Here are answers to your questions:

It was a rebuilt cooling unit from https://rvicebox.com (https://rvicebox.com) . I put it in myself, however I am a technician...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-21-2009, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,243
Posted By Larry3570
I want to kill my reefer!

As someone who spends lots of his time helping people repair machines, I have rarely experienced such an annoying contraption as our 14 year old Dometic RM2807 refrigerator. Key to my aggravation is...
Forum: Cummins Engines 07-21-2009, 05:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,750
Posted By Larry3570
I noticed no adverse symtoms. Of course part of...

I noticed no adverse symtoms. Of course part of that is the penalty one pays for being 30 feet distant. I believe with a stuck shut wastegate the worst thing would be possible damage from overboost....
Forum: Cummins Engines 07-21-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,750
Posted By Larry3570
Wastegate fixed

Chasfm,
Flagelpater,

Please don't apologize, I just didn't you making helpful suggestions about a problem I didn't have. Luckily my PacBrake works great.

I did some more research and found...
Forum: Cummins Engines 07-16-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,750
Posted By Larry3570
Thanks Ray, I used a compressor to put air to...

Thanks Ray,
I used a compressor to put air to the wastegate diaphram and although the diaphram output rod is trying to move it can't make the wastegate shaft move. I'm soaking it with Liquid Wrench...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-15-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,003
Posted By Larry3570
Canadian Rockies

Looking for a place to stay one night between Kamloops and Calgary (headed eastbound through Banff). I often dry camp at Wal-Marts in the US. Are they as friendly in Canada (I know Nova Scotia is a...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 07-15-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,745
Posted By Larry3570
Canada Wal-Marts - RV Dry Camp friendly?

I'm going to be going through from Vancouver to Montreal in a few weeks in an RV. I often dry camp at Wal-Marts in the US. Are they as friendly in Canada (I know Nova Scotia is a special case)?...
Forum: Cummins Engines 07-13-2009, 12:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,750
Posted By Larry3570
Turbo/wastegate test

Hi,

I have an 8.3 300 hp in a '94 Kountry Star. How do I verify if the tuebocharger is working OK?

Also, how do I verify if the wastegate is working OK? I was lubing the PacBrake exhaust...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-18-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,847
Posted By Larry3570
When using my PAC brake I often wonder how much...

When using my PAC brake I often wonder how much the butterfly valve in the exhaust line contributes to the braking as compared to the auto downshifting sequencer. Does anyone know the answer?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-21-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,274
Posted By Larry3570
By the way, I was surprised to notice a few years...

By the way, I was surprised to notice a few years ago that my CO and LPG detectors had a life limit date on them. I had to replace both of them.

The smoke detector had no life limitation on it.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-21-2008, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,274
Posted By Larry3570
If I were going to make some kind of exhaust "up...

If I were going to make some kind of exhaust "up pipe" for my rig after reading the Onan comments, I'd look at an inline 120V fan (https://www.mcmaster.com 1967K13 - Direct-Drive Centrifugal Duct Fan...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-20-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,274
Posted By Larry3570
From Cummins Onan's "RV Generator Handbook" ...

From Cummins Onan's "RV Generator Handbook"
https://www.cumminsonan.com/www/pdf/rv/f-1123.pdf:

Statement Regarding Exhaust Extensions
Cummins Power Generation, manufacturer of Cummins Onan...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-18-2008, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 816
Posted By Larry3570
The vacuum pump is the source of power for the...

The vacuum pump is the source of power for the pneumatic system used to operate doors, valves, etc in the dash HVAC system. That's because the HVAC system is typically used in gasoline powered...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-12-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,559
Posted By Larry3570
I can see both sides pretty clearly. My .02 is: I...

I can see both sides pretty clearly. My .02 is: I like that many technical topics are currently put in 'Part 1&2 "Quick Tips", "Easy Mods"'. Could our Moderators perhaps transfer more tech...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-10-2007, 12:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,108
Posted By Larry3570
"We don't need no stinkin' badges" is from...

"We don't need no stinkin' badges" is from "Blazing Saddles" Directed by Mel Brooks.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-07-2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,292
Posted By Larry3570
Kwikee's site says: "With minimal periodic...

Kwikee's site says: "With minimal periodic maintenance Kwikee automatic electric steps will provide years of trouble-free operation.
Kwikee recommends lubricating all the moving parts (bearing,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-12-2007, 06:53 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 27,729
Posted By Larry3570
Hi Eddie, First of all Paul is right, you'd...

Hi Eddie,

First of all Paul is right, you'd do better posting in one of the other categories below. That said, on mine there is only one water inlet, the hose reel. There is a red handled valve...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-11-2007, 08:45 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 27,729
Posted By Larry3570
Welcome Eddie, I have a '94 38' KS DP. On...

Welcome Eddie,

I have a '94 38' KS DP. On mine the 2 hot water switches are for (1) the LP burner and (2) the 120V electric heating element. Either or both can be turned on.

The round exterior...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-02-2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,413
Posted By Larry3570
I don't want to get into a debate in a "opinions...

I don't want to get into a debate in a "opinions rule" area, but in the professional audio world Bose just does not exist (despite many tries to enter) because it just isn't really very good. They...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-07-2007, 06:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,397
Posted By Larry3570
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll go try to verify...

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll go try to verify them later today.

Some further info: There is a fuse marked "Security" which I would think would be the so-called security lights (I don't know...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-06-2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,397
Posted By Larry3570
On labels in my rig I have the following phrases...

On labels in my rig I have the following phrases which are meaningless to me. Called Newmar Customer Service but they say they can't help 'cause rig is "so old". Can any of you tell me what these...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-06-2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,397
Posted By Larry3570
On labels in my rig I have the following phrases...

On labels in my rig I have the following phrases which are meaningless to me. Called Newmar Customer Service but they say they can't help 'cause rig is "so old". Can any of you tell me what these...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,467
Posted By Larry3570
Hi Hondo122, Absoloutely no disrespect...

Hi Hondo122,

Absoloutely no disrespect taken. The whole tire age thing is vague IMHO. The mfrs are not gonna say a age like "15 years" because if they do and someone gets killed 'cause of a crash...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-03-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,467
Posted By Larry3570
Hi Hondo122, Yup, that's a 6/7 seat 300 HP...

Hi Hondo122,

Yup, that's a 6/7 seat 300 HP plane. And I do make sure it's maintained in compliance with Piper's requirements. In fact with aircraft we are required to have at least an annual...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-02-2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,467
Posted By Larry3570
I'm in that quandry right now. I bought a '94...

I'm in that quandry right now. I bought a '94 KSDP with about 45,000 mi. Has 2 YO GY G149's on front, original (14 YO) GY 159's on rear. They look great. I've been driving around (by myself) on them...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-09-2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By Larry3570
So I've been checking out my new (to me)1994 38'...

So I've been checking out my new (to me)1994 38' Kountry Star DP. Front tires: GY G159 265/75R-225, Load Range G, 30th week of 2004. Great. Rear tires: GY G159 245/75R-225, Load Range G, 34th week of...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-09-2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By Larry3570
So I've been checking out my new (to me)1994 38'...

So I've been checking out my new (to me)1994 38' Kountry Star DP. Front tires: GY G159 265/75R-225, Load Range G, 30th week of 2004. Great. Rear tires: GY G159 245/75R-225, Load Range G, 34th week of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-26-2007, 09:00 AM
Replies: 888
Views: 103,486
Posted By Larry3570
The "security" lights are wierdly installed IMHO....

The "security" lights are wierdly installed IMHO. since they are high on the rig and mounted flat to the side at least 1/2 of the light just goes up into space. I have seen ambulances with a plastic...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-23-2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By Larry3570
The owner says the upgrade was done by Cummins,...

The owner says the upgrade was done by Cummins, who also did a mod to the Allison torque converter to prevent just what you describe. T
Thanks for pointing that out.
Larry
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-22-2007, 06:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By Larry3570
Ed, Thanks,I'll keep an eye out for the...

Ed,

Thanks,I'll keep an eye out for the build number.

Ed and 007,

So anyway, we went back to the dealer on Saturday and ended up putting a deposit on it. Now the guy from the small...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-20-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By Larry3570
Thanks 007. Ed, its a 38' 1994 Newmar...

Thanks 007.

Ed, its a 38' 1994 Newmar Kountry Star Diesel Pusher and I guess the model you refer to is the code CBSA(DP). I was lookin' at it again today (a bright sunny but very cold and super...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-19-2007, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By Larry3570
Hi, We are now looking at buying a 38' 1994...

Hi,
We are now looking at buying a 38' 1994 Newmar Kountry Star DP w/ 45,000 mi here in MA. Upgraded Cummins to 300 HP w/ 6 speed Allison. Rear queen, and 1 'super slide' with dinette/bed and a sofa...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-19-2007, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By Larry3570
Hi, We are now looking at buying a 38' 1994...

Hi,
We are now looking at buying a 38' 1994 Newmar Kountry Star DP w/ 45,000 mi here in MA. Upgraded Cummins to 300 HP w/ 6 speed Allison. Rear queen, and 1 'super slide' with dinette/bed and a sofa...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-19-2007, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,005
Posted By Larry3570
I emailed Newmar on a lit question and got no...

I emailed Newmar on a lit question and got no reply; but then I called and they were quite helpful and immediatly faxed what I needed.
BTW, part of what I wanted was tank capacities for the 94 KSDP...
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