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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-30-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,264
Posted By lexton
Love the V10

I've had 6 class A's, of which 5 were DP'S. 3 were Cat's, 3 were Cummins. I did my own maintenance on all of them, and I had major expensive issues on 2 of them. As stated earlier, oil, filters and...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 08-01-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,743
Posted By lexton
Man, I am sick of hearing about "it's Covid's...

Man, I am sick of hearing about "it's Covid's fault." Compromises in quality should never be tolerated, no matter what the situation. This is a result of either bad or lazy management, or both. There...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,578
Posted By lexton
This s a little off topic, but I was wondering if...

This s a little off topic, but I was wondering if anyone has moved the location of the charge controller. Over the bed is a terrible location. Ideally, it should be in the hallway on the wall outside...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 06-28-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By lexton
I ordered the WFCO. The progressive is out of...

I ordered the WFCO. The progressive is out of stock everywhere.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 06-27-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By lexton
WFCO now has a lithium ready replacement for...

WFCO now has a lithium ready replacement for about $250. The Progressive is about $300+, however I have used Progressive in the past and they have been bullet proof. Thanks for all of the help!
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 06-27-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By lexton
Thanks! It looks like it slides right out. I...

Thanks! It looks like it slides right out. I would assume that the replacement will mount differently?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 06-27-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By lexton
Charger

It's a 2019 ORV 24 RLS
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 06-26-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By lexton
Battery Charger

I am getting ready to install 2 new 100AH lithium batteries and 400 watts of solar. Can anyone tell me where the current battery charger is and if it is programmable for lithium batteries?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-26-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,824
Posted By lexton
So far, so good

Yes, it fills, so far. Hopefully, this solved it.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-26-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,824
Posted By lexton
Hopefully fixed

Was able to pull the bottom drawer out. Also had to remove the panel under the drawer as well as remove the fill door on the outside. Problem seems to be very poor workmanship. The fill tube was way...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-24-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,824
Posted By lexton
Still looking

As to being able to fill the fresh tank with the pump on, I never could. With the pump on, it would always spit the water right back out. The owners manual definitely states that you cannot fill it...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-21-2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,824
Posted By lexton
Not the issue

I use an RV water tank filler that goes on the end of the hose. No issues with filling it before. Even at a trickle it spits it back out. It vents just fine. I have no 4 way valve, just a door and a...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-21-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,824
Posted By lexton
Cannot fill water tank

I cannot fill the fresh water tank on my 2019 24RLS. I had problems with this the last 2 weeks of 2 month trip. The water pump is off. I drained the tank just to make sure I hadn't filled it and...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-01-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,743
Posted By lexton
walk through

Yes, I walked through it before purchasing. It was used, privately owned. Most of these issues you don't discover until you actually use it. I did notice that light switch in the bedroom was in a bad...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-31-2022, 09:03 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,743
Posted By lexton
24RLS

To answer your question, it is a 2019 24RLS. As stated by another post, after camping in it a couple of times you are completely frustrated by it. The recliners are heavy and will scratch the floor...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-30-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,743
Posted By lexton
Just finished an 8 week 5K mile trip to the SE....

Just finished an 8 week 5K mile trip to the SE. Many, many days of rain. 3 days of snow. A lot of wind. Quite a bit of cold weather. Bedroom window leaked. The frame and tongue are starting to rust....
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-17-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,981
Posted By lexton
Coroplast

That's why I didn't want to fool around with it. Again, no foresight from ORV as to being able to do any kind of work above the Coroplast. I guess my other problem is the Coroplast itself. It's just...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-16-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,981
Posted By lexton
Cable ran

Well I ended up buying a 30' 30 amp pigtail and since it is outdoor rated cable, I ran it underneath, through the outer side areas where possible and through the upper spring shackles to stay away...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-25-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,743
Posted By lexton
Complaints are about fit , finish and materials...

Complaints are about fit , finish and materials used. No comparison to the Bigfoot, although better than what I see come out of Elkhart.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-25-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,743
Posted By lexton
Build quality

We just finished a one week trip with our new to us 2019 Timber Ridge 24RLS. We sold our 2018 Bigfoot 25RQ because we needed more room for the grandkids. We have owned quality rigs before, and some...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-04-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,981
Posted By lexton
Cable rating

12/2 when I was an electrician was rated at 20 Amps, so I guess it depends on what you going to run on the 12/2 cable. To run the entire trailer on 30 amps, you need 10 gauge wire. You also have to...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 09-29-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,981
Posted By lexton
2019

It's a 2019. It is rivets. Why they use rivets and not screws is beyond me. It makes it much more difficult to get in there to do repairs or to add anything. Another example of engineers not having...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 09-28-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,981
Posted By lexton
How to run cable in 24RLS

Just purchased a 24RLS. I am mounting a generator at the rear on the factory installed hitch. I need to run a cable from the genny up to front curb side to go up into the area where all of the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-07-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,702
Posted By lexton
Bigfoot quality

I would have to take exception with your rating on Bigfoot as C+. I have owned 6 class "A", 2 5th wheels and now a 2018 Bigfoot 25RQ. Most of what I have owned was junk. The best was a Bluebird...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-13-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,684
Posted By lexton
leaving AARP

We've been a member for several years, but are not renewing this time. I had UHC thru AARP for my 1st year on Medicare. I never got other quotes. The next year I did get competing quotes. Same plan,...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-30-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,339
Posted By lexton
Westerly

Westerly RV Park, just north of Durango on US 550. Small privately owned park. We have stayed there many times. Nice park and less money than the rest.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-30-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,916
Posted By lexton
Blue Ox

They told me at an FMCA rally 2 years ago that my tow bar would not be serviced again. The reason is age and/or mileage. Their reasoning was that it could have microscopic stress cracks that could...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-19-2020, 08:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 39,630
Posted By lexton
After further investigation, Ford has different...

After further investigation, Ford has different requirements for different chassis, both using the V10. The F53 truck chaasis, which is used in the class A coaches, the requirement is 7500 miles or...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-18-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,881
Posted By lexton
Ospho. Spray it on, wait 24 hours and the rust is...

Ospho. Spray it on, wait 24 hours and the rust is gone. Be careful to only get it on the rust, not painted surfaces. It's available at most most hardware stores. Amazon, too. Inexpensive. I used be...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-18-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 39,630
Posted By lexton
I just checked the manual for the 2018 E450....

I just checked the manual for the 2018 E450. There is no mention of needing an oil change after 6 months of storage. What am I missing?
Forum: Full-Timers 11-18-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,726
Posted By lexton
Was 6 years full timing in both 5th wheel and...

Was 6 years full timing in both 5th wheel and Class A. 5th wheel is great parked, not so much going down the road. Class A is great going down the road, not so much parked. With that said I would...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-21-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,566
Posted By lexton
2 years ago we cut the cord. I have a cable that...

2 years ago we cut the cord. I have a cable that hooks to my iPhone from the TV. We watch Prime, Acorn and Netflix. We do it while at home as well. Will never go back satellite or cable again. It's a...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-13-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,548
Posted By lexton
I went thru this about a year ago. I bought a tow...

I went thru this about a year ago. I bought a tow dolly in a state that does not require a title, but brought it to a state that does. The state required that I go to a bonding company, one which...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-02-2019, 12:28 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,796
Posted By lexton
Are you trying to sell the BB on your own or have...

Are you trying to sell the BB on your own or have you listed it with a broker like Randy Dupree?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-22-2019, 09:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,543
Posted By lexton
We have been wintering in that area for years. We...

We have been wintering in that area for years. We have stayed at about all of the parks in the area. The best park for the money is Anchors Aweigh in Foley. It's about 3 miles from Bella Terra and...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-14-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,796
Posted By lexton
Don't do it!!!

Phil,
LISTEN TO TOM SHELBY!!!
I currently own a 1989 Wanderlodge SP36. I have previously owned 5 other class "A"'s, one of which was a 2005 Revolution. Comparing the Bluebird to the Revolution is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-19-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,428
Posted By lexton
Harleyjt, it does both. It is softer than actual...

Harleyjt, it does both. It is softer than actual clear coat, but hard to the touch. According to the company the slight plyability allows the rock to bounce off. So far, after 18 months and 12K...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-18-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,428
Posted By lexton
After having a couple of coaches with the 3M and...

After having a couple of coaches with the 3M and the Diamond Shield, I did not want those products again. When I re-painted the front of my Wanderlodge last year, I applied a product called...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-23-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,850
Posted By lexton
Congrats on the purchase. Welcome to the vintage...

Congrats on the purchase. Welcome to the vintage forum!
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-18-2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,985,571
Posted By lexton
If you're asking about the valances on my coach,...

If you're asking about the valances on my coach, they are all original. Curtains, which you cannot see because they are open, are all electric. Bedroom ones as well.
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-17-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,985,571
Posted By lexton
Rally

Does anyone know if anyone puts on any vintage coach only rallies? It would really be great if a bunch of us could all get together.
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-17-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,985,571
Posted By lexton
more pics

As requested, here are some more pics of my Bluebird Wanderlodge. This is a 3 owner coach. 89K miles. Considered by many in the Wanderlodge community to be the best SP36 in existence.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-07-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,725
Posted By lexton
We live in northern NM and we go to this area all...

We live in northern NM and we go to this area all of the time. I would NOT go from Montrose to Durango on 550 in an RV. This is a treacherous road. Many accidents, no guard rails in most places and...
Forum: Bus Conversions 08-03-2018, 08:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 29,138
Posted By lexton
Thanks Ernie. Good info on the Prevost. The...

Thanks Ernie. Good info on the Prevost. The Prevost owners I know didn't have the build sheets. Probably lost like so many of the Wanderlodge blue boxes.
Forum: Bus Conversions 08-02-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 29,138
Posted By lexton
I think it depends on the size coach you are...

I think it depends on the size coach you are looking for. We didn't want a big coach again, so Prevost was out of the question. We bought a 36' Wanderlodge. It is perfect for us. The quality is...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-02-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3,704
Views: 1,985,571
Posted By lexton
Wanderlodge

Our 1989 Bluebird Wanderlodge
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-02-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 59,387
Posted By lexton
Wanderlodge

This is our '89 Bluebird Wanderlodge. It's 100 times better quality than the other newer 5 class "A"s that we've had, two of which were new.
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 07-31-2018, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,265
Posted By lexton
We went from a 43' Monaco with 3 slides to a 37'...

We went from a 43' Monaco with 3 slides to a 37' Astoria with 4 slides to a vintage 36' Wanderlodge with no slides. The Wanderlodge layout is so much better, more storage, better quality. Much easier...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-30-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 21,831
Posted By lexton
Just replaced the tires on my Wanderlodge. My...

Just replaced the tires on my Wanderlodge. My regular Michelin dealer tried to put me into 3 1/2 year old tires. I told him no way, not for the price. These run $4700 a set with the FMCA discount. I...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 07-29-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,318
Posted By lexton
Welcome to Thor. I have commented on another...

Welcome to Thor. I have commented on another thread about my experiences with them. Buyer beware!
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