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11-26-2019, 11:43 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,055
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Originally Posted by Jubilee 45
Tell me about the anticipation of turning the ignition key on a 13 year old coach, hoping it fires.
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ours turns 25 in January and yesterday when I put the key in Coachy’s ignition I said, “Ok, Coachy, now’s the time.” and it fired right up.
ahhh ;-)
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11-26-2019, 12:45 PM
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Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Arvada, CO
Posts: 49
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I am SOooo fortunate!! I bought my 2002 Bounder this May from the 2nd owner. Took RiVa on only one 600-mile fishing trip and no problems. (except the table rattled off the wall!). (Easy Gorilla glue in the screw hole fix). But my Fridge did kaplunk in September.) My 2 air conditioners work and the furnace works great. I'm in Colorado winter right now parked in Moms yard with 30Amp hookup and one space heater to help save on propane. I looked for the right one and have been blessed. Good luck all.
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11-26-2019, 01:00 PM
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Registered User
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 7,114
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Sissies? Nah! We are victims either. We are adventurers. Tell me about the anticipation of turning the ignition key on a 13 year old coach, hoping it fires. Or when you turn the key and hit the rocker switch and hope the slide retracts. Life would be boring without a little tension or intrigue! For me, I just don’t want too much of it.
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AND - Write it all up with some photos and post it on your personal web site:
1999 Southwind 35S – Southwind by Fleetwood – sporting its new paint job
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11-26-2019, 01:56 PM
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Senior Member
Damon Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Minnesnowta
Posts: 377
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Not only is being a mechanically inclined DIYer almost required, having detail orientated eyes helps too. If you don't have a "to do" list for your RV you're not paying close enough attention to it IMO.
Even though I complain endlessly to the DW, I also tell her these things are like playgrounds for guys like me. House and Truck maintenance all in one. Awesome!
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2008 Damon Astoria 3776 PE
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11-26-2019, 02:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 215
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OMG Do you speak the truth!
We keep our MH in off-site storage when it's not in use. We use it like every 3-4 weeks. Every time I take it out, I need to fix what's broken. Friends say, "well, it's like owning a summer home- needs occasional maintenance." I own and have owned homes. This is nothing like those.
I saw this post on a FB MH site.. guy was asking for some advice about a prospective MH purchase from the other members. His question had to do with money. One of the people who replied said, "Are you really asking for financial advice from someone who purchased a motorhome?"
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11-29-2019, 03:06 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 77
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I keep a list of things that need to be fixed, repaired, checked or have maintenance performed. The list is never blank.
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2004 Newmar Mountain Aire
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11-29-2019, 03:36 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 7,114
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11-29-2019, 04:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Muskoka Ontario Canada
Posts: 3,142
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Being able to fix things yourself is very handy. Having something stupid screw up on the side of the road, in the middle of nowhere can be a problem if you cant somewhat diagnose it yourself. Having someone to call is a God sent as well. This forum falls into this category. I think one problem many people have is they spend their entire budget on the rv. If you don't leave some emergency money for potential repairs, you could be in trouble. DPs have expensive engines. I replaced my radiator, both fuel pumps, and a slew of other preventative items before my last trip. Happy to report two months on the road with no problems. I have been on board my friends rv when the transmission went a thousand miles from home. He is a diesel mechanic, and we changed it ourselves in a parking lot. It still cost him almost $3000 Cdn for the tranny. We met one couple in New Brunswick who had blown their motor. They had been there a week already, and had no idea when the repair would be completed. Owning rvs is definitely not for the light on funds crowd, especially if you own an older one. One the other hand, how do you put a price on dreams.
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12-01-2019, 02:46 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 41
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Its a hobby
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Originally Posted by sanda
Regardless of the type of RV you have you will work on them from the time you drive off the dealer lot.
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Just like owning a boat, you have to think of it as a hobby. If you don't like tinkering with things you better have a huge bank account.
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12-01-2019, 03:12 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Toccoa, GA
Posts: 63
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Quote:
Originally Posted by USMCRET
Ha! I’ve taken to wearing a bicycle helmet when I crawl under the coach.
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I should have been wearing one when I stood up too fast under the slide out
Talk about a splitting headache!
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2011 Tiffin Allegro 30GA
2016 Ford Focus toad
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12-01-2019, 03:14 PM
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Senior Member
Vintage RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 720
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Originally Posted by Waiter21
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Been there several times, Waiter21. Good reads, good ideas, good work.
Cheers.
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"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain
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12-01-2019, 03:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Full Time USA
Posts: 2,216
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I'm a full timer and it certainty is a full time job!
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07 Discovery 39v FWS Full Timers, Henniker NH
1K solar - 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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12-01-2019, 03:34 PM
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#41
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Mulino, OR
Posts: 485
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Don’t give up!
If you have more than a hammer, duct tape, and bailing wire, you have to try to fix it yourself. It’s an unwritten law! After a few issues, your wife will start telling you to check the irv2 forum if you don’t know how to fix it. If you can’t find the answer from a previous post, ask. You will always get multiple answers.
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12-01-2019, 03:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: CA
Posts: 983
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Purchased a pampered, really good condition, low mileage [36K] 1996 Tiffin Allegro for reasonable price. Immediately had my truck shop [I've used them for decades on all my rigs] do complete fluid flush/changes and rear/front-end/brake refreshments; as well as tune up, new hoses, bearings, fan belts, and the rear end opened with axles out for inspection. New tire and spring airbag filler hoses too. Then had couple guys on my masonry/concrete/tile construction company crew remove all and every calking with new calking replaced [top, sides, front and back] Same two guys did full-on shine job too and scrubbed inside to like new. I also designed some inside add-ons for increased comfort and livability. "Sweetie" rides like a Cadillac and is great for short or long trips.
I put $15K into our good original condition and fully reworked-mechanically/well-refurbished 25' RV. "Sweetie" is simple to use and enjoy; can park in a lot or boondock or get into parks nearly any where. Gets 10 mpg at 60 to 65 mph.
My brother had a Newmar 40'. My friend had AirStream 36'. Other friend had 36' HR. All sold theirs due to too big for just weekend jaunts Folks at parks with big RVs have mentioned to us they wish theirs was a bit smaller; for reasons.
Each to their own. Of course, If we were full timers or even 1/2 timers... then 25' RV we use for long weekends and occasional multi week trips would probably be too cramped. RV and boat sizes/models need to be purchased to cover needs/desires at hand. Our in-good-condition little "Sweetie" sits quietly on our property waiting for our next fun trip... be it short or long!
Important note: Have really good condition and not too old tires [ours came with good ones].
Another note: As mentioned above, bigger is not necessarily better. So... similarly, diesel is not always better than gas. Both bigger and diesel each have their place in the RV and pleasure boat world. As do smaller and gas!
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1996 Tiffin Allegro 25T - "Sweetie"
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