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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-02-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 21,030
Posted By tizzyfit
I was losing coolant with my 5.9 Cummins. No...

I was losing coolant with my 5.9 Cummins. No visible leaks while parked. Turned out to be a water pump issue, you could see the coolant stain on the inside of the engine cover. As these fins got...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-08-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 295
Posted By tizzyfit
Are you asking about the engine water pump OR the...

Are you asking about the engine water pump OR the water pump that serves the sink/shower/toilet?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-11-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,776
Posted By tizzyfit
two options, sell your rig and buy a new one OR...

two options, sell your rig and buy a new one OR contact a muffler shop and have them cut the old tip off and weld a new, shiny, higher quality tip on.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 07-11-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,004
Posted By tizzyfit
I'm guessing here, BUT, if you choose to sell...

I'm guessing here, BUT, if you choose to sell your 5'er or trade it in, you'll take a HUGE hit financially. If you like what you have and it has performed well, think long and hard before downsizing.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-21-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,368
Posted By tizzyfit
"You do not have a 5.9 ISB" Not sure who you...

"You do not have a 5.9 ISB" Not sure who you directed this statement to. If it was to me, I DO have a Cummins 5.9 24 valve engine.
In my case, my slobber tube empties into a vented plastic...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-21-2020, 08:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,368
Posted By tizzyfit
Cummins Crosspoint plugged their computer into...

Cummins Crosspoint plugged their computer into the engine compartment, the "plug" is top center of the radiator. The printout they provided was about 15 pages long, most of which made no sense to me...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-20-2020, 06:05 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 29,345
Posted By tizzyfit
I've seen perhaps 50 RV's in the past week with...

I've seen perhaps 50 RV's in the past week with Montana plates. Oh, wait! I'm currently in Montana, so never mind.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-20-2020, 05:29 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,368
Posted By tizzyfit
2+ years ago the fuel pump on the cummins 5.9 24...

2+ years ago the fuel pump on the cummins 5.9 24 valve engine began having issues. One of the first clues something wasn't right was the oily/soot covering the back of the m/h. I checked the oil...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-07-2020, 06:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,890
Posted By tizzyfit
A few months ago while talking with another...

A few months ago while talking with another camper in the site next to me, he told me about an "issue" he was having with a clog in his black tank. His solution was to head to the nearest self-serve...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-02-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 51,119
Posted By tizzyfit
Years ago I had some extensive work done on a 51'...

Years ago I had some extensive work done on a 51' powerboat. The Shipwright used thin, laminated door skins and covered them with white naugahyde material that had a foam backing which was stapled...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-20-2020, 02:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,987
Posted By tizzyfit
https://mikediamondservices.com/blog/unclog-shower...

https://mikediamondservices.com/blog/unclog-shower-drain/
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-19-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,987
Posted By tizzyfit
Fill up you tea kettle with water, bring it to a...

Fill up you tea kettle with water, bring it to a boil then pour it S L O W L Y down the shower drain. You may have to repeat it a second time but that should clear the soap/hair into the greywater...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-15-2019, 02:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,418
Posted By tizzyfit
I've got Good Sam roadside assistance plan. As...

I've got Good Sam roadside assistance plan. As with any insurance, the devil is in the details. PLEASE read and UNDERSTAND what your coverages actually are BEFORE your sign-up and spend the money. ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-15-2019, 01:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,964
Posted By tizzyfit
The 2003 has 2 slides. For some of us, myself...

The 2003 has 2 slides. For some of us, myself included, the more slides, the better.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-09-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 18,479
Posted By tizzyfit
Any city over 100,000 population is probably a...

Any city over 100,000 population is probably a place I don't want to drive through. Stay away from any major city, particularly during rush hour! If you absolutely need to drive through a major...
Forum: Southwest Region 11-26-2019, 05:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,328
Posted By tizzyfit
YES! Stay away from Billy Bartell DDS in...

YES! Stay away from Billy Bartell DDS in Tijuana. He did some root canals and crowns. Decay under both crowns, had to have both extracted.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-20-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,228
Posted By tizzyfit
In that age range and length, the Cummins 5.9 24...

In that age range and length, the Cummins 5.9 24 valve was a popular powerplant. As mentioned, the fuel pump is a weak link, mine with parts/labor was $7,000. Also, the exhaust manifold were known...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 10-09-2019, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,648
Posted By tizzyfit
Shellback here. Sometime in 1964, heading to...

Shellback here. Sometime in 1964, heading to Australia in honor of the Battle of Coral Sea. Onboard either the Harry E Hubbard or the Pritchard, can't remember which DD it was.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-03-2019, 05:31 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,973
Posted By tizzyfit
I bought a tandem axel car hauling trailer with a...

I bought a tandem axel car hauling trailer with a 16' bed. It takes a little longer to load the MX-5 and strap it down BUT, in 18 months, ZERO rock chips.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-02-2019, 02:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,274
Posted By tizzyfit
Monthly metered electric usage

Here's the dilemma, the meter at the campsite stalled/stopped at 50,000.1 so the office only charged me for the electrical usage from the prior months cutoff reading up to 50,000.1 which amounted to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-26-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,747
Posted By tizzyfit
Get the biggest truck on the lot. Bring a tent...

Get the biggest truck on the lot. Bring a tent for the extra 2 or 4 people, give them a flashlight and make sure they know where the shower/bathrooms are.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-25-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 24,276
Posted By tizzyfit
Bill, It seems there are more lots for sale at...

Bill,
It seems there are more lots for sale at MCC this year than in previous years. Maybe this 30 day stay maximum is causing some who previously owned a site and rented it out for most of the 7...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-25-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 33,894
Posted By tizzyfit
I've been using the OTG small tank for the past...

I've been using the OTG small tank for the past year. I re-gen once a month, the same time I add water to the house batteries. Granted, they aren't related except they are on the same side of the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-24-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 24,276
Posted By tizzyfit
There are some really nice RV resorts in the...

There are some really nice RV resorts in the Indio, CA area. I've looked at both Motorhome Country Club and Outdoor Resorts. After you factor in the initial cost of the lot, there's the HOA dues,...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-21-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,121
Posted By tizzyfit
Don't you just love the issues we all have with...

Don't you just love the issues we all have with these "turd herders" we buy? Oh, and the game we ALL play while watching the tank empty on our shoes, "was that something I ate"? OR did that belong...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-21-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,693
Posted By tizzyfit
Happy to hear things haven't changed since ATT...

Happy to hear things haven't changed since ATT bought them.
Forum: Just Conversation 07-21-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,826
Posted By tizzyfit
Hey Matt, should have been there in 63/64, the...

Hey Matt, should have been there in 63/64, the leeches weren't that bad. The Sargent told us to pull then off and eat them, high protein, to supplement the XXXX we were being served by the mess crew.
Forum: Just Conversation 07-21-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,826
Posted By tizzyfit
Instead of being out on the ski boat with my...

Instead of being out on the ski boat with my friends, we were glued to my TV in my 1 bdrm apartment on the north end of lake Sammamish, which is in Bellevue, WA. Remember how bad 16" B/W TV was?
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-21-2019, 03:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,172
Posted By tizzyfit
I'd rather read posts like yours where you keenly...

I'd rather read posts like yours where you keenly interested in towing correctly than someone who insists they can pull/stop a 15,000 trailer with a F-150 shortbed loaded with them, their wife, and 5...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-21-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,281
Posted By tizzyfit
A few year ago when I was washing the roof, I...

A few year ago when I was washing the roof, I flushed one out from under the air conditioner shroud. Thought about what to do with the little guy, didn't want to wash him over the side, so I did the...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 07-16-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,383
Posted By tizzyfit
In the mid 70's after the Billie Jean King and...

In the mid 70's after the Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs tennis match, I saw the following bumper sticker, "Billie Jean uses Snap-on Tools".
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,205
Posted By tizzyfit
If it's sooooooooooooooooooo good, can I use it...

If it's sooooooooooooooooooo good, can I use it to give my dogs a bath?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-11-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 16,521
Posted By tizzyfit
Would you put your grandchild on the dash WITHOUT...

Would you put your grandchild on the dash WITHOUT a seat belt securing it to a seat?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-11-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 307,968
Posted By tizzyfit
I'm not, BUT, I'm willing to sign up and DEMAND...

I'm not, BUT, I'm willing to sign up and DEMAND all irv.2 folks tag my handle so I get the discount. I'll share it with all of you once they pay it to me. don't hold your breath.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-11-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By tizzyfit
Not sure the "thor" has the ump to pull anything...

Not sure the "thor" has the ump to pull anything other than a Fiat 500.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-11-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,329
Posted By tizzyfit
I didn't buy one, nor would I. Buy a 1500 watt...

I didn't buy one, nor would I. Buy a 1500 watt space heater cube, they are about 10"X10" and put out the same amount of heat. Save the space of the "fireplace" for something useful.
Forum: Boondocking 07-11-2019, 06:41 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 25,043
Posted By tizzyfit
Check the price of the Yamaha 2800. I guess the...

Check the price of the Yamaha 2800. I guess the 2400 is the "new" deal. At any rate, when I had a 5th wheel with 1 A/C, the Yamaha 2800 would run the a/c and charge the batteries at the same time. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,871
Posted By tizzyfit
Are you suggesting stuffing the air horns or the...

Are you suggesting stuffing the air horns or the dogs?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-02-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,308
Posted By tizzyfit
I purchased a ZTE Velocity WiFi Hotspot and moved...

I purchased a ZTE Velocity WiFi Hotspot and moved the sim card form my ZTE Mobley. The new ZTE Velocity is working just fine. I bought it online and think it was in the $80 range.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-01-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,871
Posted By tizzyfit
Unless you're constantly using the air horns, I...

Unless you're constantly using the air horns, I wouldn't worry about your dog's reaction to it. Your air horns are a warning device and when you need them I'd think you'd want the other driver to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-01-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,823
Posted By tizzyfit
I'm interested............BUT would like to hear...

I'm interested............BUT would like to hear from some who have actually signed up for this discount card AND have actually used it.
It seems to me, the truck stops fueling places advertise a...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-29-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,777
Posted By tizzyfit
When I bought the MX-5 as a toad, I also...

When I bought the MX-5 as a toad, I also purchased a 16', tandem axle car hauling trailer. When I considered the cost of the braking system, tow bar, and having someone remove the front of the car...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-27-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,983
Posted By tizzyfit
Agree! After 2 years with them I moved to...

Agree! After 2 years with them I moved to Dakotapost.net in Sioux Falls. Better service and their fees for different services are much less.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-27-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By tizzyfit
I bought a recliner on Overstock.com a few years...

I bought a recliner on Overstock.com a few years ago. It's 26" wide and the seat is 21 1/2" wide. Bought it during their Labor Day sale, think it was reduced to $149 with free delivery. Some...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-25-2019, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,423
Posted By tizzyfit
Black shoe polish might work, it won't last very...

Black shoe polish might work, it won't last very long but might make you feel better.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-25-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,677
Posted By tizzyfit
@ $12,000 with a salvage title is way overpriced....

@ $12,000 with a salvage title is way overpriced. Should you buy it, plan on owning it for at least 10 years because you'll be very disappointed with what you can sell it for. Also, it will be next...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-24-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,252
Posted By tizzyfit
No, Jim got out of prison and I'm sure he cell...

No, Jim got out of prison and I'm sure he cell husband Bubba was sorry to see him leave.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-24-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1,557
Views: 319,966
Posted By tizzyfit
Great progress on the M/H. Looks like a nice...

Great progress on the M/H. Looks like a nice boat launch, shouldn't have any problem launching the boat with the M/H as long as it's not jam-packed with other vehicles and boat trailers.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-24-2019, 05:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,252
Posted By tizzyfit
PTL = Praise the Lord, the name of a company that...

PTL = Praise the Lord, the name of a company that makes some parts for RV's. By the way, PTL was started by Jim and Tammy Fae Baker, remember them?
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 06-23-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 26,660
Posted By tizzyfit
Couldn't agree more John. Got out 9/65, headed...

Couldn't agree more John. Got out 9/65, headed home to Seattle to start college. Could not believe the anger and hostility displayed by my fellow college students, directed at the returning Vietnam...
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