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Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-13-2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 671
Posted By CHS32
Did the VNS 400 give you any additional...

Did the VNS 400 give you any additional functionality? How did you wire the side cameras and the turn signal line?
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-06-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 344
Posted By CHS32
2006 Country Coach Intrigue 530 Video Owners Guide

I recently purchased this exact year and model coach, and was thrilled to find this video guide to all of the systems yesterday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLUNaxfN6cc

A very thorough...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-05-2024, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By CHS32
That’s what I was thinking. I think it’s...

That’s what I was thinking. I think it’s twisted up inside.
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 02-03-2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 165
Posted By CHS32
2006 Country Coach Intrigue Ovation II

2006 Country Coach Intrigue Ovation II (2024-02-04 04:29:56)
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-03-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By CHS32
Shore Power Line Length

I recently purchased a 2006 intrigue Ovation II. It has the cable retriever, but the cable only comes out about 15 feet. What is the typical length? I don’t know if this is the original length,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-01-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,276
Posted By CHS32
Are you kidding me? The driver of the motorhome...

Are you kidding me? The driver of the motorhome had an absolute responsibility to avoid the bicyclist. Bicycles have every right to the road and this motorist deserves a jail sentence. It could...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-13-2019, 08:03 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,629
Posted By CHS32
Claytondl - Great Information. I'm a numbers...

Claytondl -
Great Information. I'm a numbers guy and this is just the sort of information I love. Did you allow for any parasitic loads as well? In other words, could this number be even lower? ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-11-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,629
Posted By CHS32
Please read paragraph 4.

Please read paragraph 4.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-11-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 20,629
Posted By CHS32
OK, I'll do the math, as suggested. I saw...

OK, I'll do the math, as suggested.

I saw 2 posts here with consumption numbers. The first stated that his residential fridge draws 1 amp. The second stated that theirs drew 900 watts per day....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2019, 03:28 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 31,696
Posted By CHS32
A ton is NOT always a ton

Nor is a ton always what you think a ton is. In the United States, that means 2,000 pounds. However, if you are in Canada, it refers to a metric ton, which is just over 2200 pounds.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-02-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,939
Posted By CHS32
I have the Tire Safeguard system. While this...

I have the Tire Safeguard system. While this system has generally worked well, I don't know that I would buy it again.

The first problem was that my batteries died after about 2 years. The...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-05-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,032
Posted By CHS32
Ditto on Gas Buddy. I drive a 39' diesel pusher...

Ditto on Gas Buddy. I drive a 39' diesel pusher towing a Wrangler. Just made an 12,000 mile trip to Alaska and back. We routinely use Gas Buddy to look ahead and plan our fuel stops. Truck stops...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 09-24-2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,896
Posted By CHS32
I can assure you that my post was not an ad for...

I can assure you that my post was not an ad for RVRoof. I am out of Virginia and took the RV on a 3 month trip to Alaska after the roof was redone. What I am is a licensed aircraft mechanic, among...
Forum: Going Green 08-17-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 20,532
Posted By CHS32
We're full-timers, in Oregon tonight. Hooked up...

We're full-timers, in Oregon tonight. Hooked up to 50 amps about 3 hours ago, the sun is going down now and the RV is down to 85 degrees. The low tonight will be in the 80's. How do you sleep in...
Forum: Going Green 08-17-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 20,532
Posted By CHS32
[QUOTE=windgooroo1;3212904]d. I guess my...

[QUOTE=windgooroo1;3212904]d.

I guess my big question is this: is this camping? If you have the expectations of living in what is actually an apartment on wheels, why not just stay in a hotel or...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 08-15-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,446
Posted By CHS32
I'm not the picky type when it comes to a clean...

I'm not the picky type when it comes to a clean vehicle. My cars get washed every June, even if they didn't get dirty the previous year. In Alaska, I washed the toad about 4 times and the RV once....
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 08-10-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,446
Posted By CHS32
The response above is on point. I chose not to...

The response above is on point. I chose not to take a spare, other than the one on my toad, because it is simply too large, wouldn't fit under my bus, and I couldn't change it myself anyway. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-06-2016, 10:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,177
Posted By CHS32
As for Les Shwab, I was in a rental car last year...

As for Les Shwab, I was in a rental car last year going from Tahoe in the snow over the pass to Sacramento. When I woke in the morning, I had a nearly flat tire due to a piece of tire chain in the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-06-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,177
Posted By CHS32
I put a new set of Michellins on my coach last...

I put a new set of Michellins on my coach last year. After considerable research, I added the beads, in the RV size to avoid problems with my TPMS.

The bottom line, I couldn't stop the shake at...
Forum: Going Green 08-06-2016, 10:24 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 20,532
Posted By CHS32
Benefits of Solar

I'm always amazed by the RV Campers who can't seem to function unless they can plug in their RV every night. I still don't get the fascination with residential refrigerators, since this practically...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 08-06-2016, 09:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,446
Posted By CHS32
2017 Alaska Road Report including Top of the World

I just returned from a 3 month trip to Alaska, our first, from Virginia in our 39' Coachmen Sportscoach, towing a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.

I expected very bad roads along with damage and flats. ...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-07-2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,523
Posted By CHS32
Just a followup on my Blue Ox steering...

Just a followup on my Blue Ox steering stabilizer. I installed it this past spring and have put about 7,000 miles on it since, on a trip to Alaska.

It took me a while to figure out how and when...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 07-07-2016, 05:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,896
Posted By CHS32
RVRoof.com

My 2005 39' Coachmen started leaking pretty badly last year. I sealed up everything with Eternabond, but parts of the roof were getting so soft that I was getting scary to walk around up there. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-07-2016, 04:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,884
Posted By CHS32
Ditto, while most go with flooded batteries, I...

Ditto, while most go with flooded batteries, I strongly prefer the AGMs. Yes, significantly more expensive. Yes, charge much faster, are maintenance free, won't get acid on your clothes, and pretty...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-29-2016, 10:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,523
Posted By CHS32
Mr D - Its not about correcting steering...

Mr D -

Its not about correcting steering problems. I have no steering problems with my FL.

Its about 1) decreasing the potential loss of control and decreasing the subsequent damage and/or...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-28-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,523
Posted By CHS32
I just installed the tru-center on my '04 XCR...

I just installed the tru-center on my '04 XCR chassis.

I made a couple of ramps out of 2x10, cutting them int0 4', 3', 2' and 1' length, screwed them together to get about 6" of lift on the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-19-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,884
Posted By CHS32
Don't be afraid of the 40

OK, my coach is only 39' long, and only 12.5 tall, so maybe things change with 1 more foot of length. However, we also avoid commercial parks in favor of state, NPS, NFS, and municipal campgrounds. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-13-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 28,183
Posted By CHS32
I filter it going in and have a filtered tap. I...

I filter it going in and have a filtered tap. I drink from this all the time, everywhere.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-13-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,354
Posted By CHS32
Oh yes, some of us like to tinker. Replaced...

Oh yes, some of us like to tinker.

Replaced useless fog lights with driving lights
Upgraded satellite dish to 3LNB system
Doubled battery capacity with 4 LS-16 (125 lbs each) AGM batteries...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-22-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,636
Posted By CHS32
I bought a Coachmen Sportscoach Encore 380DS back...

I bought a Coachmen Sportscoach Encore 380DS back in April 2012. I bought it because the price was right (52K), with 57K miles and otherwise in pretty good condition. I just got back from my first...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-12-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,424
Posted By CHS32
I'm not sure that the reference to AGM's at 3...

I'm not sure that the reference to AGM's at 3 times the cost is still accurate. I'm replacing my (4) Trojan T-105's and have decided to also upgrade to size L16T batteries. The Rolls AGM in this...
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