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10-09-2012, 04:55 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 18
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New To this site
Well after reading all the post on here for a couple of weeks I had to join. A Month ago I got my self an old Mallard 30 ft. Motorhome. I really like it. It has been well taken care of. And seems to be built well. I was an air Craft Mechanic In the Air Force so I am not over whelmed with anything on this thing. But there is a lot I need to learn. I already installed a Third battery is one of them AGM batteries. I am looking at installing Solar. I was sad to winterize this week. I blow out the water lines but to me I felt better to have antifreeze in the hot water lines and water heater so yes I put like 11 gallons of antifreeze in. I hope that will not hurt anything when it comes time to clean it out. Gray and Black water tanks emptied. And tonight I will clean out the Black water tank and then empty it again. Installing a back up camera tonight. Oh If anyone is interested Manards had Antifreeze on sales so was only like $2.50 a gallon. Going to look at Harborfrieght parking lot sale this weekend for solar panels but the quality of Harbor freight stuff is not the greatest so not sure If that is a good ideal. My Defroster and engine heater does not work is the only thing that was wrong with this motorhome. Is an atwood. K had maybe be to much coffee so I better stop now before I talk my head off on here. Feel free to ask me anything and I am glad to be on here. Peace
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10-10-2012, 05:34 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: May 2012
Location: NC
Posts: 1,682
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Glad you joined
You did not have to fill the HWH next time just bypass the lines in the back by a kit or make a pipe with 2 elbow fittings to connect hot and cold you will have to flush it out good in the spring. If you run into any more snags just ask
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1990 33ft Wilderness Cimarron 33X
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10-10-2012, 05:55 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Port Angeles WA
Posts: 43
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Welcome to the board!
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10-10-2012, 05:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Johnstown, PA USA
Posts: 3,326
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Welcome to the forum. I worked on A7's when in the Navy. You can winterize with about 2 gallons of AF. You just have to drain the hot water tank and put the AF in all the traps and lines.
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2014 Coachmen Leprechaun 319DS V-10
2011 Jeep Liberty Jet & 2014 Jeep Wrangler
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10-10-2012, 06:01 AM
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Senior Member
Pond Piggies Club Appalachian Campers Forest River Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 547
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Sounds like you and your RV are a good match.
It is always great to use your skills in a slightly different way. My DH was a boiler technician in the Navy & has always had a boat & trailer, so TT maintenance is just another way to take care of things.
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2016 Shasta Oasis 18BH and 2004 Aliner Expedition towed with a 2015 Ram1/2 ton Hemi
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10-10-2012, 07:54 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 266
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Welcome to the forum! Always nice to have more experience here. There are lots of kind and helpful folks eager to help should you ever need it.
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'07 Winnebago Vectra 40TD / '09 Tahoe Tailgating
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10-10-2012, 07:59 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NH
Posts: 5,099
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Enjoy your stay here and you will find all sorts of info and shortcuts in maintaining your motorhome. Enjoy and welcome to group.
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Bruce & Nancy
FMCA F280542
2004 Bounder 35E
US Navy Vet.
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10-10-2012, 08:00 AM
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Senior Member
Texas Boomers Club Fleetwood Owners Club Solo Rvers Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Lakin, Ks.
Posts: 3,636
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With Ferbie (ShihTzu) Lilly (Pekingese) & Daisy (Yorkie) Memoriam: Katie, Spencer, Zoey, Susie, Angie
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10-11-2012, 01:47 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 18
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Thanks for the ideals anything I hear helps. It does have hot water heater by pass but I still to fill the all the lines and the tank I love this thing and I did not mind spending the money for all the antifreeze but like I said thanks any I am glad to hear and ideals. Glad to be on here looks like a lot of good people on here. Also if I can try to help someone let me know. keep it on the road. Peace
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10-11-2012, 02:00 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 18
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I forgot to add Thanks to all who welcomed me.
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10-11-2012, 04:20 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,701
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Howdy and welcome aboard. Hope you enjoy the site. Congrats on the Mallard puchase and hope you enjoy all your future travels. 
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04 NEWMAR MACA 3778 W22 / 05 PT Vert
Michigan (Summer) Michigan (Winter For Now)
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10-11-2012, 08:19 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 55,613
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Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you decided to go ahead and join the bunch here! Congrats on the new rig! I'm sure you will have it in tip-top shape in no time at all! Good luck & God bless!  
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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10-12-2012, 10:18 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 18
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Well I over looked the age of the tires cause I just wanted it so much and was to much in a hurry. The problem is they look just fine to me but they are just about 9 years old and I read that no matter what type motorhome tires are only good for 7 years. I want to be safe and I know of course new tires are better then old. Any buddy have any input I would be glad to hear what you have to say about this. Also I am looking at Satillite internet service and of course hardware. I know I can use my Verizon USB wireless modum but would like more speed as I have never been really happy with there service. I do watch movies using my Computer Netflix. So if anyone has a service they are happy with I would be interested. I like to write songs while on the road in the RV and I use the computer to send songs to my friends and band members but yes I still fine lots of time for the camp fire and swimming and things like that. This sight sure is interesting I love it and I love my Motorhome. Peace
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10-12-2012, 11:03 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: In a lawnchair
Posts: 11,993
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Originally Posted by Elecmusic
Well I over looked the age of the tires cause I just wanted it so much and was to much in a hurry. The problem is they look just fine to me but they are just about 9 years old and I read that no matter what type motorhome tires are only good for 7 years. I want to be safe and I know of course new tires are better then old. Any buddy have any input I would be glad to hear what you have to say about this. Also I am looking at Satillite internet service and of course hardware. I know I can use my Verizon USB wireless modum but would like more speed as I have never been really happy with there service. I do watch movies using my Computer Netflix. So if anyone has a service they are happy with I would be interested. I like to write songs while on the road in the RV and I use the computer to send songs to my friends and band members but yes I still fine lots of time for the camp fire and swimming and things like that. This sight sure is interesting I love it and I love my Motorhome. Peace
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Welcome to the forum.  You are correct; 9 year old tires need replacing no matter how good they look.
May I suggest that you post your other questions in the appropriate areas of the forum so that you can get better responses than here in the "Introduction" area. Check out this section for info about technology...internet, TV, etc. Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. - iRV2 Forums
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