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Posted By gt350ed

13,500 brand new Coleman Mach 3 plus. The air...

13,500 brand new Coleman Mach 3 plus. The air conditioner is running fine with the Predator generator. It's the microwave and possibly the outlets in the trailer that are causing problems as I...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

08-05-2023, 02:02 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 2,043

Posted By gt350ed

Thank you for the reply. Yeah I agree the...

Thank you for the reply. Yeah I agree the Predator it's quite capable of handling my needs. I'm not sure what charger you're referring to, unless you're talking about the charger built into the...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

08-05-2023, 01:54 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 2,043

Posted By gt350ed

No switch that I'm aware of for keeping the Jenny...

No switch that I'm aware of for keeping the Jenny at high RPMs. The Predator is running fine until I turn on the microwave. Also a few of the outlets seem to be creating a problem. Only the AC, which...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

08-05-2023, 01:52 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 2,043

Posted By gt350ed

[QUOTE=twinboat;6574030]It's all about the watts....

[QUOTE=twinboat;6574030]It's all about the watts.

What are the watt rating on each item.

A small AC may be less then the other items.[/QUOTE

Only one appliance was run at a time. The...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

08-05-2023, 01:44 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 2,043

Posted By gt350ed

Thanks for the reply. The AC is a brand new 13590...

Thanks for the reply. The AC is a brand new 13590 Coleman Mach III Plus. The AC runs fine off the 3500 Predator. But not the microwave.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

08-04-2023, 01:07 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 2,043

Posted By gt350ed

Travel Trailer/Generator Issue

So, we're presently out and about with our "other" RV, a older 18' Terry trailer. We also carry a Predator 3500 Inverter Generator. The generator is fairly new (27 hrs.) and has been trouble free. We...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

07-18-2023, 01:37 PM

Replies: 49

American Coach: Leveling system inop

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Posted By gt350ed

Although mine is not an AE, it is a 2000 Pace...

Although mine is not an AE, it is a 2000 Pace Arrow Vision. Top of the Pace Arrow line at the time. My leveling system is Power Gear (now Lippert). When my levelers stopped working, it turned out to...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

01-31-2023, 02:13 PM

Replies: 10

Pace Arrow: Pace Arrow Dometic AC

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Posted By gt350ed

Our motorhome is a 2000 Pace Arrow Vision. A...

Our motorhome is a 2000 Pace Arrow Vision. A little more than a year ago, we replaced both the front and rear with new units. We went with the 13,500 in the front and 11,500 in the back. Same as what...

12-29-2022, 11:01 PM

Replies: 103

Buying from a private party in Florida

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Posted By gt350ed

Thank you. Something I forgot to mention but...

Thank you. Something I forgot to mention but extremely important to the collection of documents.

12-29-2022, 08:25 PM

Replies: 103

Buying from a private party in Florida

Views: 11,955

Posted By gt350ed

It blows me away how often we get off intro the...

It blows me away how often we get off intro the weeds by sharing our individual experiences and completely avoiding answering the exact question asked by the original poster (OP). As an example, how...

12-01-2022, 04:13 PM

Replies: 82

What you like and dislike about your MH

Views: 9,511

Posted By gt350ed

We are not making a recommendation because that's...

We are not making a recommendation because that's not what you ask for and besides ours is a 2000 model year. Most likely too old for some. We have owned our 2000 Pace Arrow Vision for about 7 years....

10-13-2022, 05:43 PM

Replies: 153

Tire Blow outs.

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Posted By gt350ed

I'm going to assume you were serious in your...

I'm going to assume you were serious in your statement. So, I would like to ask you why think your motorhome manufacturer went with Michelins. I'd be most interested in what your "research" concluded...

10-13-2022, 03:26 PM

Replies: 153

Tire Blow outs.

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Posted By gt350ed

Tire "age", etc.

I was all set to buy a new spare while traveling. The dealer brought out the "brand new" "off the shelf" tire. I asked if he could check the date code on the sidewall. The date code turned out to be...

In Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point now getting extensive paint work done with Carlos here

09-11-2022, 11:18 PM

Replies: 91

Views: 19,163

Posted By gt350ed

As I have previously mentioned, my post was never...

As I have previously mentioned, my post was never about quality. It was about asking questions and getting answers to the questions asked. A painter should be able to tell me if he uses Acrylic...

In Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point now getting extensive paint work done with Carlos here

09-11-2022, 10:37 PM

Replies: 91

Views: 19,163

Posted By gt350ed

My understanding is that it will be cash.

My understanding is that it will be cash.

In Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point now getting extensive paint work done with Carlos here

09-10-2022, 01:28 PM

Replies: 91

Views: 19,163

Posted By gt350ed

Doug: Thank you so much for taking the time to...

Doug: Thank you so much for taking the time to write out a informative and detailed reply. I cannot argue with anything you have said. I do understand that things work differently in Mexico versus...

In Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point now getting extensive paint work done with Carlos here

09-09-2022, 10:49 PM

Replies: 91

Views: 19,163

Posted By gt350ed

Actually, I think you nailed it. It's certainly...

Actually, I think you nailed it. It's certainly something to think about. And I appreciate your straight forward reply.

In Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point now getting extensive paint work done with Carlos here

09-09-2022, 04:03 PM

Replies: 91

Views: 19,163

Posted By gt350ed

Thank you for the reply Rob. What you're...

Thank you for the reply Rob. What you're suggesting regarding the Mustang is probably what I'll wind up doing. But I should not have to. The color I have in mind is not a rare color. It is a Ford...

In Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point now getting extensive paint work done with Carlos here

09-09-2022, 11:37 AM

Replies: 91

Views: 19,163

Posted By gt350ed

I thought I'd add my "experience" so far and my...

I thought I'd add my "experience" so far and my frustration as a result. Let me say first that I have not made the trip down to Puerto Panasco as yet. And, as it stands now, I may not.

Two...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

07-19-2022, 01:45 PM

Replies: 17

Bounder: Rear A/c

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Posted By gt350ed

Someone asked you "what year". You did not...

Someone asked you "what year". You did not respond. Mine is a 2000 36b Pace Arrow Vision. My ACs both run off either 30 amp shore power or the 5.5 Marquis generator. I can run both ACs at the same...

07-14-2022, 04:18 PM

Replies: 34

Coming back to IRV2, a hopeful wanna-be

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Posted By gt350ed

You sound a bit "if'y about going on the road ......

You sound a bit "if'y about going on the road ... full-time or otherwise. I'm 75. She's 69. You have to decide to go for it...or not. But one thing is for sure. You're not getting any younger.

So,...

07-14-2022, 03:03 PM

Replies: 59

Cash vs. Finance (again, I know)

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Posted By gt350ed

The original poster does not describe previous RV...

The original poster does not describe previous RV ownership or experience. That to me is a critical element of the cash vs. finance decision. Depreciable asset wise, there's nothing worse than having...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

07-13-2022, 01:31 PM

Replies: 23

Discovery: Discovery 37U Slide

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Posted By gt350ed

No offense intended, but this is referred to as...

No offense intended, but this is referred to as "stealing a thread". Your problem should be addressed in a separate post of your own. Posting on top of the original post (OP) only serves to distract...

07-10-2022, 08:08 PM

Replies: 63

Campground prices this year...

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Posted By gt350ed

We've been pretty much full-timing since 2016,...

We've been pretty much full-timing since 2016, although we DO have a winter base in southern Arizona. Nevertheless, we live in our 38' motorhome. However, due to the current self-imposed gas crisis,...

06-16-2022, 03:16 PM

Replies: 161

Who Has or Going to Downsize Because of Gas Prices

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Posted By gt350ed

We're getting ready to head out for the summer....

We're getting ready to head out for the summer. We are fulltimers with an RV-oriented winter/spring base. We live in, and normally travel in, our 38' Class A gasser. Typically, we get about 8 mpg....

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

06-09-2022, 07:18 PM

Replies: 5

Views: 461

Posted By gt350ed

Thank you Ken. I have it on. And I am definitely...

Thank you Ken. I have it on. And I am definitely in extremely "warmer weather" at present. Getting the @#ll outa here within the next few days.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

06-09-2022, 04:13 PM

Replies: 5

Views: 461

Posted By gt350ed

Thank you for the reply. While waiting to hear...

Thank you for the reply. While waiting to hear from folks here, I happened to converse with a fellow RVer neighbor. He said pretty much the same thing. And, although I have not gone out to take...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

06-09-2022, 11:34 AM

Replies: 5

Views: 461

Posted By gt350ed

This is the correct orientation with the...

This is the correct orientation with the compartment

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

06-09-2022, 09:57 AM

Replies: 5

Views: 461

Posted By gt350ed

1994 Prowler 18

Recently picked up this Prowler. Very nicely restored. I'm posting a pic of a switch and fan located in the exterior refrigerator compartment. Not sure if it was installed by a previous owner or...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

05-03-2022, 01:29 PM

Replies: 18

Discovery: Tire Replacement

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Posted By gt350ed

Although mine is a gasser with 19.5 in. wheels, I...

Although mine is a gasser with 19.5 in. wheels, I went with Cooper Roadmasters. Long haul type truck tires. Love them. But whichever way you go, make sure to check date codes. I wouldn't accept any...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

04-05-2022, 01:26 PM

Replies: 10

Pace Arrow: Fleetwood towing

Views: 3,311

Posted By gt350ed

I may be late to the party in replying to your...

I may be late to the party in replying to your inquiry. Ours is a 2000 Pace arrow vision with a Ford chassis V10. We have a 2004 Jeep liberty that we use as our toad. No problem towing it. If we get...

04-03-2022, 04:03 PM

Replies: 64

First flat and dw driving.

Views: 8,379

Posted By gt350ed

Lots of opinions posted. Here's mine. ...

Lots of opinions posted. Here's mine. Question...how many of us using this forum are "Seniors" The answer is probably most are. So, an "emergency" could happen. Let's say it's a heart attack. If...

02-06-2022, 05:39 PM

Replies: 126

Genset alternative to pricey Honda 2200i?

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Posted By gt350ed

Purchased A Predator

From Harbor Freight. It's the 3500 watt invertor generator with a 30 amp RV plug and battery start. It runs an AC and microwave at the same time in our travel trailer. And it's SUPER QUIET (57 db)....

01-17-2022, 10:27 PM

Replies: 71

Quartzite

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Posted By gt350ed

Absolutely UNTRUE! You obviously have not...

Absolutely UNTRUE! You obviously have not actually spent time in Q.

01-16-2022, 04:26 PM

Replies: 71

Quartzite

Views: 11,191

Posted By gt350ed

Came for a Visit and Stayed

The OP'r has received a lot of good information from commenters...mostly accurate. Like so many others, we came to check it out about 7 years ago. We joined an informal group ahead of time in which...

Dealer just sent me a "ORV Surcharge Notice" for our on order 28 BKS Titanium

12-23-2021, 03:01 PM

Replies: 287

Explain your username

Views: 22,528

Posted By gt350ed

Original Owner

In 1967, after having served in the Marine Corps for 3 of my 4 years enlistment, I re-enlisted early for another 6 years. I received a signing bonus of $7,000. I immediately went to my local...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

11-23-2021, 03:35 PM

Replies: 19

Powergear reset switch

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Posted By gt350ed

Not sure if this will help. Ours is a 2000 Pace...

Not sure if this will help. Ours is a 2000 Pace Arrow Vision. So I would assume the Power Gear leveling system is the same. My symptoms were the same except I was not changing batteries. Same lights...

Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum

09-27-2021, 10:43 AM

Replies: 78

Views: 14,016

Posted By gt350ed

Assume the letter is legit. Reread your contract,...

Assume the letter is legit. Reread your contract, assuming you have a contract. If you don't have a contract, what do you have? Purchase agreement? Anything you signed is a contract in my opinion.
...

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

09-12-2021, 07:44 PM

Replies: 96

Arizona versus Florida this winter

Views: 17,434

Posted By gt350ed

Spoken like someone who seldom, if ever, has...

Spoken like someone who seldom, if ever, has boondocked. 75% of our time on the road has been boondocking. Never have we EVER had a problem.

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

09-12-2021, 03:21 PM

Replies: 96

Arizona versus Florida this winter

Views: 17,434

Posted By gt350ed

Glad Arizona is your choice. But it IS completely...

Glad Arizona is your choice. But it IS completely different in every way from Florida. We are ex-pats from California, along with many others. We were full-timers on the road for 4 years.

Still...

09-02-2021, 04:35 PM

Replies: 223

Poll: Do you use gloves when handling sewer hose?

Views: 21,009

Posted By gt350ed

"daily shower" ??? Uh-oh. Time for a new...

"daily shower" ??? Uh-oh. Time for a new survey.🙃

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

08-24-2021, 01:35 PM

Replies: 22

Pace Arrow: Can the Pace Arrow Handle the Mountains?????

Views: 3,386

Posted By gt350ed

gt350ed says Use Lower gears, Tap Brakes. No Problem.

We have the same "36B" as yours, except that it is a 2000 and does NOT have "Banks" power. We have been RVing in western Colorado for 40 years. The last 5 years with this 2000 Pace Arrow Vision...