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Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 10-25-2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,491
Posted By MJD2
Truck Camper Anchor

Sorry if this has been covered. I'm new to Truck campers and I'm not sure of the proper term to use here, so my searches keep coming up with mounts fro the truck to hold the camper in, Happijack,...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 09-30-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,080
Posted By MJD2
Finally bought a used truck camper.

Well after changing our focus to campers without slides, we looked at a few and finally purchased a 1996 Lance Squire 9000.
Advertised dry weight of 2588lb.

I was shocked that our truck didn’t...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 08-26-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,080
Posted By MJD2
So obviously didn't go for the Artic Fox. Still...

So obviously didn't go for the Artic Fox.
Still looking.
Tomorrow I will look at a 1995 Lazy Daze Shadow Cruiser 10ft slide in camper.
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 05-27-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,080
Posted By MJD2
Arctic Fox 996 on Chevy K2500

We have lived in RVs full time for 4 years.
We have decided to get a truck camper for trips and leave our Travel Trailer in our favorite park.
Trips will be weekends to a couple months in length....
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-17-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,052
Posted By MJD2
I really appreciate everyone's input. After...

I really appreciate everyone's input.

After looking at several in and out of our price range we are liking the Forest River Vibe 268RKS.

Has anyone had any experience with Forest River

They...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-16-2015, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,052
Posted By MJD2
What is your TT? Are you full time?

We are looking at a Travel trailer for full time living, and are curious what others on the form have TT wise.


My wife and I live FT in our 35ft DP motorhome.

We picked a MH and the specific...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 04-07-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 20,996
Posted By MJD2
Here is a short video from the Balloon Launch at...

Here is a short video from the Balloon Launch at Sun N Fun this past Saturday.

When Pigs Fly SnF14 Balloon Launch - YouTube (https://youtu.be/b9sdVLeclu0)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-21-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Wow that looks great. I screwed the frame...

Wow that looks great.

I screwed the frame down with wood screws in several places.

Mike
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-21-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Our RV Walk Through Video

VideoCast No4 a walk through our Motorhome.
The only camera we had with enough of a wide angle lens was a GoPro. The video isnt to bad but because I couldn't plug a mic into it the audio isn't as...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 03-19-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 20,996
Posted By MJD2
We will be there. Camping on site in the motorhome

We will be there. Camping on site in the motorhome
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 02-07-2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 20,996
Posted By MJD2
Great. We went three years in a row, but had to...

Great. We went three years in a row, but had to miss last year because of work.
We are really looking forward to SnF this year
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 02-06-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 20,996
Posted By MJD2
We will be camping at Sun N Fun in our motorhome...

We will be camping at Sun N Fun in our motorhome come April.
Anyone else coming to Sun N Fun 2014?

Maybe we can have a meet up

Mike
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 01-30-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 20,996
Posted By MJD2
I got me seaplane rating in a Lake Amphibian,...

I got me seaplane rating in a Lake Amphibian, great airplane and a ton of fun to fly.
Wish I owned one.... Maybe someday.

Mike
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-13-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,121
Posted By MJD2
Safe trip. Maybe we will run in to you again...

Safe trip.
Maybe we will run in to you again some where.

Mike
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-13-2014, 12:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,121
Posted By MJD2
Thanks for the advice guys. Guess I will buy a...

Thanks for the advice guys.
Guess I will buy a roll of 3/4 heater hose at the auto parts store.

I will be back in Milwaukee next week staying a few weeks.
Brrrrrrrrr

Mike
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-11-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,121
Posted By MJD2
We recently sprung an easy to fix leak in our...

We recently sprung an easy to fix leak in our heater hose which in our 2000 HR diesel pusher goes from the rear of the coach to the front where the in dash heater is.

So I decided I wanted to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-17-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Been a bit tough living/working in the RV while...

Been a bit tough living/working in the RV while continuing to remodel which I am convinced is a never ending project.

Finally finished the TV portion of the living room and now we are thinking of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-12-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,100
Posted By MJD2
You may have a remote inverter switch as well....

You may have a remote inverter switch as well. Our 2000 HR has a remote switch for the inverter behind the cabnet above the passenger seat.
If you have a couple bad battery's I would t expect much...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 10-26-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 20,996
Posted By MJD2
Hey fellow pilots, Anyone ever do any flying...

Hey fellow pilots,
Anyone ever do any flying while adventuring around in their RVs?

Last month while staying in our motorhome in Williamsburg VA, we borrowed a Cessna and flew to first flight...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-04-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,281
Posted By MJD2
interesting fact: Before Monaco owned HR...

interesting fact: Before Monaco owned HR Harley-Davidson owned them for a few years.

We own a 2000 HR Endeavor and it is on a Freightliner Custom Chassis.
High end Appliances, Thick well...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Sorry its been awhile since we posted anything,...

Sorry its been awhile since we posted anything, now that we are full timing, traveling for work the remodeling has been slowed up a bit.

Doesn't help that we had some mechanical issues as well,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-19-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Been living in Lake City CO on the RV for a week....

Been living in Lake City CO on the RV for a week. Have managed to get a lot done.
Today we installed the fitness pole.
Pics coming soon.

Head for Denver tomorrow, then Cheyenne, then Rapid City...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-16-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 20,996
Posted By MJD2
I'm envious. I saw my first LA200 in 1981....

I'm envious.

I saw my first LA200 in 1981. I always wanted to fly one.
When I decided to get my SES there was no other choice for me. The FBO charged $300 more to get the the rating in the Lake...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-15-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 20,996
Posted By MJD2
Hi everyone. I found the thread trying to...

Hi everyone.
I found the thread trying to research how to hang/mount model/toy airplanes I. An RV.
Anyone else done this and have some tips?

I do t have the hours most of you have. I have been...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Sorry for not posting much lately. Waiting till...

Sorry for not posting much lately. Waiting till we finish some things like molding.

We are still working on RV and working hard to get moved out of the house.

Have to Flat Panel TVs in.
Here...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-23-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 1,536
Views: 237,110
Posted By MJD2
Sorry forgot Toad 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee...

Sorry forgot Toad

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
ReadyBrake towbar/Brake system
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-22-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Floor 99% finished just need some baseboard on...

Floor 99% finished just need some baseboard on the walls.
41128


We have been living in it a week.
Almost ready.
Driving RV to Phoenix for a week Monday.
Then back to Vegas for a couple...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-19-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1,536
Views: 237,110
Posted By MJD2
I'm 50 DW 44 Kids 19-28 (Live elsewhere) ...

I'm 50
DW 44
Kids 19-28 (Live elsewhere)
Dogs 2&5
Cat 22

We are just starting FT in a 2000 HR Endeavor 35ft DP
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-18-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Ok Fridge is working. Recall box went off, I...

Ok Fridge is working.

Recall box went off, I think from getting wet when camping world washed it.
Reset with magnet now fridge is on and working.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-18-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By MJD2
Ok unit reset. Red light out. Fridge working. ...

Ok unit reset. Red light out. Fridge working.
Thanks all.

FYI wouldn't reset while disconnected. Had have the wires plugged in to get it to go.
Fast and easy magnet to right side of red light.
...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-18-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By MJD2
I just read that some people's boxes tripped when...

I just read that some people's boxes tripped when they got wet.
Camping world also did an external spa treatment (bath) to our Motorhome.
Maybe that tripped it.

No reset yet
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-18-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By MJD2
No yellow powder/crystals. It wasn't even on...

No yellow powder/crystals.
It wasn't even on unless it tripped while being checked out by camping world assuming they had it on.
They far the fridge a clean bill of health 3 days ago.

Trying to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-18-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By MJD2
Fridge wont come on

My Norcold fridge will not come on.
No lights on control panel.

40895

Have been chasing it for a couple of days not sure what I'm missing.
Details
It worked a couple weeks ago.
We took it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-18-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
I really appreciate the help. Fridge control...

I really appreciate the help.

Fridge control panel doesn't light up. Think I will go searching for the fuse after work today.

Work is getting in the way of working on the RV but spending the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Thanks that's just what I needed and what I love...

Thanks that's just what I needed and what I love about this forum.

Stove works now, but for some reason the fridge still does not.

In a campground plugged into 50 amp. Just assumed the fridge...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Everything worked whenI dropped RV at Camping...

Everything worked whenI dropped RV at Camping World for oil changes and 45 point inspection.
Now something is up with LP system.
There is propane in the tank
Manual valve is open
Electric switch...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-15-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,058
Posted By MJD2
We are looking to see if we can fit Camp...

We are looking to see if we can fit Camp Freightliner class into our fall schedule
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-15-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Our HOA will tag it at 24 hours. Only had it here...

Our HOA will tag it at 24 hours. Only had it here once. For 18 hours when we brought it home last month.
Not sure why we care we our out of here and full time come mid July. :)
Still trying to be a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-14-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
I was admiring the DutchStar next to it. We...

I was admiring the DutchStar next to it. We looked at those to and would have bought the one we were looking at before we looked at Our Endeavor, but the sales women turned used car sales guy on me. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-13-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Thanks for the advice Kent. Weighing the coach is...

Thanks for the advice Kent. Weighing the coach is on our list.

Dropped it off at Camping World for complete service and go over of all the systems, and an outside Spa Treatment.
40706

With MH...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-11-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Washer/Dryer test run 40565

Washer/Dryer test run



40565
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-11-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Cut a 4 inch hole in the side of the RV for dryer...

Cut a 4 inch hole in the side of the RV for dryer vent.
40547

Lovely DW vacuuming inside where washer/Dryer will go.
40548

Vet flap installed level with level coach.
40549

Didn't take pic...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-09-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Other than the outlet/switch covers the fo-tin...

Other than the outlet/switch covers the fo-tin Back-Splash is finally done.



40422

Entry stairs almost done as well


40423
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-09-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By MJD2
Hello fellow newbie & HR owner. We purchased a...

Hello fellow newbie & HR owner.
We purchased a 2000 HR DP Endevor last month and are currently doing some remodeling and preparing to go full time.

This is our first RV and IRV2 has been our main...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-08-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,766
Posted By MJD2
Sorry I got wrapped up in getting the DWs car AC...

Sorry I got wrapped up in getting the DWs car AC fixed this morning. Very important here in Vegas this time of year.

Here are a couple pics of my house battery's.
cable goes to next compartment...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-08-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,766
Posted By MJD2
I can snap a pic of my 00 HR Endevor tomorrow am...

I can snap a pic of my 00 HR Endevor tomorrow am if no one posts something before then.


Mike
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-06-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Main floor mostly done. Rubber Matt around...

Main floor mostly done.
Rubber Matt around pedals and steering column and the stairs (hard to see in photo) and fo-wood stair sides.
Just some trim, sliding floor, and slide then floor will be done...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-04-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
40144

40144
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-02-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
Thanks, Slow going cleaning the old floor and...

Thanks,
Slow going cleaning the old floor and pulling staples toot a long time.

Still have the fun part to do..... The cab.

Picked up some non slip rubber to the the stairs, may lay some of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-02-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,413
Posted By MJD2
40028 Knocking off for today Dinner...

40028


Knocking off for today
Dinner with friends tonight
Work tomorrow.

Hope I feel up to doing more after work

Mike
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