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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-11-2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,982
Posted By aboatguy
I know that this is an old thread, I just want to...

I know that this is an old thread, I just want to add to the eternabond tape is cracking for others in the future.
My tape job is cracking (It is real eternabond) it lasted about 9 years! It is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-14-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 30,943
Posted By aboatguy
Never had a black tank issue. Never used RV...

Never had a black tank issue. Never used RV toilet paper. Usually dump when the tank is full. If tank is not full and its time to dump I turn on the tank flusher and I wait until the the tank is...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-17-2020, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,558
Posted By aboatguy
Changed the Oil, Coolant and filters on both the...

Changed the Oil, Coolant and filters on both the generator and coach .
Forum: Going Green 02-06-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,866
Posted By aboatguy
I agree with astrocamper, buy the 8 awg. 250 ft...

I agree with astrocamper, buy the 8 awg. 250 ft of 10 awg at 15 amps the voltage loss is above 5%.

Mike
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 11-18-2019, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 805
Posted By aboatguy
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Forum: Going Green 10-12-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By aboatguy
in 2013 I mounted a 15 watt battery tender on the...

in 2013 I mounted a 15 watt battery tender on the roof of my rv. The batteries are always GTG even the one time when didn't use the coach for 11 months.



2 batteries in the house system and...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-08-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,576
Posted By aboatguy
I'd try another round or two of charcoal,...

I'd try another round or two of charcoal, cleaning with vinegar between rounds!




If that didn't restore it to a usable level, I'd try my ozone generator.
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-08-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,558
Posted By aboatguy
Replaced the master relay for HWH leveling...

Replaced the master relay for HWH leveling system, now the leveling system works again.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 36,369
Posted By aboatguy
At least the drivers door remained latched. i...

At least the drivers door remained latched.
i have a couple questions:

1. Old tag axle bounder?
2. How did the RV drive straight into the pole?


I hope the driver has a quick and full...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-03-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By aboatguy
For my DW's electric heaters I pulled 10-2 with...

For my DW's electric heaters I pulled 10-2 with ground and installed new 20 amp outlets and breakers in the box. I didn't want to trust RV wiring for a constant high current load so I ran two new...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-03-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,275
Posted By aboatguy
Why 3 facing forward, what's wrong with an RV...

Why 3 facing forward, what's wrong with an RV with a booth dinette that has 2 forward facing and 2 rearward facing seatbelted positions?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-01-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By aboatguy
To repair rv outlets with broken tabs: ...

To repair rv outlets with broken tabs:



I buy "old work electrical box"s They cost about a dollar each. I removed the two tabs from the "old work box" and use the tab to replace the broken...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-29-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,151
Posted By aboatguy
The" Blazer chalet " looks similar to a Chinook...

The" Blazer chalet " looks similar to a Chinook my parents had in Hawaii in the late 1970s, but ours was on a toyota truck cutaway chassis.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-28-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,311
Posted By aboatguy
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vH4AAOSwa~BYUvV~/s-...

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vH4AAOSwa~BYUvV~/s-l640.jpg


My 7.5 has one of these mounted on the side of the generator enclosure (factory onan part)

Since I don't have a fleetwood I don't...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-26-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,505
Posted By aboatguy
The only time my generator gave issues like that...

The only time my generator gave issues like that I had to trip all the breakers in the rv and then turn the breakers on one by one until the generator tripped offline again. Long story short my...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-26-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,845
Posted By aboatguy
I don't know how on the water came into the...

I don't know how on the water came into the conversation, except by my screen name. Wrong type of boatguy

...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-26-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,505
Posted By aboatguy
Pull the small cover . there is enough slack in ...

Pull the small cover . there is enough slack in coolant hoses to get into the hole and check the "three?" fuses on mine they are not in a fuse holder but in separate weather pack holders. I've...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-23-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,845
Posted By aboatguy
Only in the RV community folks will defend their...

Only in the RV community folks will defend their right to drive 20 to 30 mph under the speed of traffic flow while crucifying some poor guy that's trying to get some sleep due to the mortal sin of...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-22-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,311
Posted By aboatguy
Are you checking the voltage after the disconnect...

Are you checking the voltage after the disconnect switch (maybe the switch is causing a voltage drop) ?



Are all the connections clean and tight?


What's the battery voltage at the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-22-2018, 09:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,311
Posted By aboatguy
If your 7.5 qd is like my 1997, if you push the...

If your 7.5 qd is like my 1997, if you push the bottom side of the start switch it operates the electric lift pump and should prime the generator.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-21-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By aboatguy
Did she hydrolock (hydrostatic lock) it? ...

Did she hydrolock (hydrostatic lock) it?


Ive seen plenty of hydrolocked diesels over the years but they were always in boats so this is the first one I've seen from an RV.

It doesn't take...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-06-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,021
Posted By aboatguy
An extra 1000kw genset, must be a "Nice...

An extra 1000kw genset, must be a "Nice Yacht"
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-05-2018, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,449
Posted By aboatguy
I hate troubleshooting without being able to see...

I hate troubleshooting without being able to see the system however, here I go:



(You had a wire / fuse holder melt without the fuse blowing? ) Reconnected the wiring now the hydraulics are...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-27-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,044
Posted By aboatguy
I use a Magne-shade easy to install and remove. ...

I use a Magne-shade easy to install and remove. Cuts the heat and I don't need a ladder to use it. Don't know what else to say but that I'd buy one again
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-26-2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,668
Posted By aboatguy
https://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/images/product...

https://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/images/products/main/108555/278978/all-points-38-1318-plug-nema-6-20p.jpg




And not all duplex outlets are 15 amp.



...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 06-25-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,679
Posted By aboatguy
Seems like many folks are into stealth camping. ...

Seems like many folks are into stealth camping. Especially in hight Cost of housing areas. Perhaps that helps explain part of the demand for class Bs.
Forum: Just Conversation 06-18-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,005
Posted By aboatguy
I despise rolling road blocks. Bravo Zulu to the...

I despise rolling road blocks. Bravo Zulu to the Trooper!
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-12-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,959
Posted By aboatguy
:thumb:Makes RVing in the swamp during the summer...

:thumb:Makes RVing in the swamp during the summer possibleand I still can see out the windshield:thumb:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-06-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,453
Posted By aboatguy
At 38 feet I'm guessing his 1996 dutchman is a...

At 38 feet I'm guessing his 1996 dutchman is a fifth wheel
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-04-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,485
Posted By aboatguy
Does your faucet have flow restrictor ? ...

Does your faucet have flow restrictor ?


How does it flow if you remove the aerator/restrictor?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-30-2018, 06:35 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 32,405
Posted By aboatguy
Check out this beautiful night sky... ...

Check out this beautiful night sky...



https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/LuminatoatHarbourfront.jpg

Too bad my 7.5kw quiet diesel can't handle a load like...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-30-2018, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,152
Posted By aboatguy
Remove the silicone caulk, use one of many...

Remove the silicone caulk, use one of many solvents that removes silicone residue, then use eternabond primer (or apply more solvent that removes silicone residue oils etc, once you have the surface...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-25-2018, 06:43 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,007
Posted By aboatguy
RV owners are old and too scared to drive the...

RV owners are old and too scared to drive the speed limit.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-24-2018, 05:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,677
Posted By aboatguy
:cool::thumb:Another satisfied user of Magneshade!

:cool::thumb:Another satisfied user of Magneshade!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-23-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Posted By aboatguy
:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-22-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Posted By aboatguy
I'll keep this simple , any solar is taking some...

I'll keep this simple , any solar is taking some load off the engine.

If your solar can charge your batteries and keep up with the electrical demand, the load on your alternator will be...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-22-2018, 07:05 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,693
Posted By aboatguy
https://www.irv2.com/forums/data:image/jpeg;base64,...

https://www.irv2.com/forums/data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQAAAQABAAD/2wCEAAkGBxAQERIQDxAVFhUVFRUVFRAPEA8VFRUVGBUWFhUVFRUYHSggGBolGxUVITEiJSstLi4uFx8zODMtNygtLisBCgoKDg0OGhAQGy0lICUtLS0wLS4uLy...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-22-2018, 06:52 AM
Replies: 1,155
Views: 179,187
Posted By aboatguy
Dropped the fuel tank and replaced all the fuel...

Dropped the fuel tank and replaced all the fuel lines . Tank to engine and tank to generator lines are now all brand new Gates hoses. If they last like the original lines (1996 date coded and still...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-21-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,781
Posted By aboatguy
In the RV on interstate highways I usually drive...

In the RV on interstate highways I usually drive with the traffic, if its clear and good road conditions I may drive a little over the speed limit to drive with the traffic.



...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-21-2018, 07:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,671
Posted By aboatguy
:thumb: Given a long enough lever, a fulcrum...

:thumb:
Given a long enough lever, a fulcrum and a place to stand and one can move the world
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-21-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,117
Posted By aboatguy
Mine has a small vent and hose on the top.1/4" ...

Mine has a small vent and hose on the top.1/4"
and a larger vent hose that runs along side the filler hose and vents near the top of the filler neck 5//16" ish


I beleive the top vent is so...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-20-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,124
Posted By aboatguy
https://www.gmtruckclub.com/forum/data/photos/l/20/...

https://www.gmtruckclub.com/forum/data/photos/l/20/20951-1370531476-88c7ce21c4539100b150f752c3ad9f0c.jpg
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-20-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,558
Posted By aboatguy
Dropped the fuel tank and replaced all the fuel...

Dropped the fuel tank and replaced all the fuel lines/return lines for engine and generator.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-20-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,117
Posted By aboatguy
filler neck on tank is about 2" larger hole will...

filler neck on tank is about 2" larger hole will not fix your problem. Ensure your filler neck-vent tube doesn't have a dip in it that ends up filling with fuel and unable to vent the air.


Mike
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-19-2018, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,117
Posted By aboatguy
It was, however, the spout was threaded into the...

It was, however, the spout was threaded into the tank and passes through a smallish hole in the frame, so it needed to be removed too. replacing the spout took a while since i couldn't see or feel...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-18-2018, 05:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,117
Posted By aboatguy
drop fuel tank 1997 Allegro Bus Freightliner

Anyone here drop the fuel tank on a 1996 freightliner chassis to replace fuel lines?


Everything is good to go now but the lines are old and I'd rather do it now than when I'm five or ten years...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 05-14-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,147
Posted By aboatguy
During my last IRAQ deployment all of the US D...

During my last IRAQ deployment all of the US D FAQ were pretty good. The state department chow hall was a step up, however, the USAID really had it going on when it came to a good meal! However,...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 04-22-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By aboatguy
:thumb: Concur with mbrooking great product and...

:thumb:
Concur with mbrooking great product and you can see out. Magnashade truly cut the sunload and keep the rig cooler during the summer
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-15-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,167
Posted By aboatguy
I while RVing I use bottled water199217 ...

I while RVing I use bottled water199217


When the grandkids are around water consumption increases markedly

I have discovered scotland has excellent bottled spring water
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-15-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 26,523
Posted By aboatguy
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