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01-20-2013, 08:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Newb here fron So Cal
Hello everyone,
Escondido residents here. The wife and I are first time buyers of an RV. We decided to start with a used one, small issues ok, just to ensure it was right for us. The last thing i wanted was a payment sitting in front of our house that wasn't being used. We bought a 90 Dolphin 34' class A. She ain't gonna win any beauty contests but, everything functions and looks decent.
I have already used this forum to help decypher the reasoning for a squeeky furnace, great info found too  I replaced both furnace motors today and all is quiet as can be now!
We primarily bought it for the desert to keep us and the kids warm......looking forward to camping trips,etc.
Anyhow, thanks for having me!
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01-20-2013, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Welcome! Socal here also.
One of our furnaces makes some noise also and I was contemplating replacing the entire thing oe just the motor. Whay did you do?
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01-20-2013, 09:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Bought two new motors and replaced them. The first furnace went smooth(with trial and error, only 1 3/4 hours). I thought the second one would be a breeze, I was wrong. The second furnace motor didn't want to come out. I had to remove the entire unit and get it on my workbench to hammer the motor shaft out of the smaller fan. All in all, about 5 hours of work and $200 in motors, all work nice and quiet now. Happy happy
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01-20-2013, 09:39 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: In a lawnchair
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Howdy and welcome to iRV2!  Enjoy your new rig!
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01-20-2013, 10:28 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Clovis, CA, USA
Posts: 13,397
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Very smart move....buying a used one to make sure you like the RV style of fun.
If you decide you like it and move up to a newer rig you will have learned some valuable lessons from this first one.
Welcome!!
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2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
Criticism is easier than Craftsmanship
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01-21-2013, 03:33 AM
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Community Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Welcome to IRV2
Cliff
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01-21-2013, 05:28 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NH
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Welcome to the group and enjoy that desert camping.
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Bruce & Nancy
FMCA F280542
2004 Bounder 35E
US Navy Vet.
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01-21-2013, 05:36 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club LA Gulf Coast Campers
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Pike County , Ga
Posts: 229
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Welcome !! 
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01-21-2013, 05:39 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fair Play, SC
Posts: 986
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Hello there and welcome to the forums! Congrats on buying the rig! I am sure you will enjoy it.
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Richie, Rose and our Australian Terrier Harley
2004 Bounder 35R, 2012 ACME EZtow,2012 Kia Rio Hatchback
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01-21-2013, 06:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Johnstown, PA USA
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your Class A...
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2014 Coachmen Leprechaun 319DS V-10
2011 Jeep Liberty Jet & 2014 Jeep Wrangler
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01-21-2013, 09:28 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 55,535
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Hi folks! Welcome to IRV2! It's great to have you join us! 
Congrats on the new rig! I'm sure you'll have her in tip-top shape in no time!
Good luck, happy trails, and 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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01-21-2013, 02:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Thanks everyone!
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01-21-2013, 02:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Howdy Ruffneck 29. What you did was in my opinion the best thing you could have done. Small investment, you'll gain tons of experience, it appears as if your not afraid to roll'em up and get'er done. I'm sure you will be just fine, enjoy and welcome.
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01-21-2013, 10:16 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2011
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US Navy Vet, Liberty Tree Member of Oath Keepers, NRA & VFW Life Member, Alaska EMT.
2009 Safari Cheetah 40 SKQ
2009 Winnebago Chalet 231CR
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