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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-19-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,777
Posted By Herman Snerd
Cut the letters out...

Cut the letters out...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-18-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,777
Posted By Herman Snerd
My Diamond Shield Removal Story

So, this past week I finally got disgusted with the dull, mildewed, and overall cr*ppy appearance of my Diamond Shield on the front of my 2010 Fleetwood "Discovery" and decided to do something about...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-08-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,384
Posted By Herman Snerd
Chassis Batteries Keep Dying in Storage

2010 Fleetwood "Discovery" 40G. Only 23K miles as of this weekend.

I replaced by chassis batteries last summer with the batteries recommended by Spartan/Fleetwood. Problem is that if I let the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-07-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 75,559
Posted By Herman Snerd
I'm equally impressed by your skills and...

I'm equally impressed by your skills and tenacity! Hope to run into you one day out on the road!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-17-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 742
Posted By Herman Snerd
Get the pump looked at???

Get the pump looked at???
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-17-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,911
Posted By Herman Snerd
Haven't been in a few years, but to the best of...

Haven't been in a few years, but to the best of my knowledge, the 'reserved' spots are concrete whereas the 'unreserved' spots are gravel. All were very flat and level (in our experiences) but...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-10-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,702
Posted By Herman Snerd
I honestly don't think you'll have any problems...

I honestly don't think you'll have any problems with the shorter 28" units. I replaced mine with that size last summer and didn't miss them at all.
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-23-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 857
Posted By Herman Snerd
Trans Code

Bad news???? 2010 Fleetwood Discovery...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-18-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,258
Posted By Herman Snerd
Security Safes

Anyone installed a safe in their rig? I'm thinking something smallish: maybe big enough for a laptop, camera, purse, etc. Also thinking something lightweight...for obvious reasons.

I have seen...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-04-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,636
Posted By Herman Snerd
Not sure on your exact coach, but I went through...

Not sure on your exact coach, but I went through the same "search mission" with mine a while back! :-) I finally found it way back/up in the battery/power cord compartment behind the inverters. ...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-03-2014, 11:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,772
Posted By Herman Snerd
First, $3500 is an insanely high amount to pay...

First, $3500 is an insanely high amount to pay for a standard, residential fridge!!! Secondly, why would you want to swap that out for a RV model?

Either way, I think the estimates you've...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-03-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,145
Posted By Herman Snerd
I'd counter that opinion a bit. We own a 2010...

I'd counter that opinion a bit. We own a 2010 40G Fleetwood bunkhouse and have two small kids. We found - on our travels - more and more folks just like us who are younger and buying these bigger...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-26-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,245
Posted By Herman Snerd
Yes, very normal and yes, can be rather loud. ...

Yes, very normal and yes, can be rather loud. Almost sounds like someone opening the valve on an air compressor or knocking the valve-stem off a tire.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-26-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,395
Posted By Herman Snerd
They could be added, sure. There are several...

They could be added, sure. There are several manufacturers that offer tankless H2O systems that you could easily install. Check out:

Stiebel Eltron 220816 Mini which is electric
LG Model L10...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-24-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,534
Posted By Herman Snerd
The picture you show are of two different year...

The picture you show are of two different year models of the Ford Edge...might very likely account for the different exit points on the baseplates.

That being said, allow me to make a case for the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-24-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,055
Posted By Herman Snerd
Since it's a concession trailer, I'd consult your...

Since it's a concession trailer, I'd consult your local Health Department....they should be able to tell you if that's kosher or not.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-22-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,298
Posted By Herman Snerd
Can't really comment on that particular product,...

Can't really comment on that particular product, but plain 'ol white lithium grease (I use a spray and hit both side of the cylinder) has worked just fine for me.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-21-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,675
Posted By Herman Snerd
Agreed....exact same experience for us. 4-down...

Agreed....exact same experience for us. 4-down is just so much easier.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-21-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,100
Posted By Herman Snerd
We stayed at the Anaheim RV Park this past summer...

We stayed at the Anaheim RV Park this past summer and it was great...highly recommend it. Shuttle picks you up and drops you off right at the entrance for a nominal fee, the place was VERY clean,...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-16-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,396
Posted By Herman Snerd
We tow an '04 Liberty. It pulls quite well...

We tow an '04 Liberty. It pulls quite well behind our coach.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,248
Posted By Herman Snerd
I'll offer my $.02 since we've recently done the...

I'll offer my $.02 since we've recently done the same thing you're going through!

I'll STRONGLY echo much of the advice you're already received concerning buying used. I strongly agree that doing...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,511
Posted By Herman Snerd
We have a 2010 Fleetwood "Discovery" 40G with the...

We have a 2010 Fleetwood "Discovery" 40G with the full-sized slide (curbside) and haven't had any real issues with it. It is heavy and it does seem to have some stress on the system when...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-07-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,204
Posted By Herman Snerd
Best info I can find states this: "The leveling...

Best info I can find states this: "The leveling pump is typically located in a roadside compartment with the generator or a curbside compartment."

Hope that helps. On my rig, it's in the rear:...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-06-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,519
Posted By Herman Snerd
TOTALLY agree with that!!! I've seen farm...

TOTALLY agree with that!!! I've seen farm equipment sit for months and months between very infrequent starts that lasted for decades. Granted, they weren't the Cummins/Cats that we have in these...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-31-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
The most insulting statement so far w/in this...

The most insulting statement so far w/in this thread...

This isn't MY 'web' nor have I hijacked anything here. I was amongst the first to actually reply to the original query as to opinions for...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-31-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
Again, my point is missed entirely. I've never...

Again, my point is missed entirely. I've never said that the lack of a braking system (supplemental, breakaway, or otherwise) wasn't a good idea nor have I advocated for same.

Any inference...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-31-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
Shhh! Don't tell anyone! ;-)

Shhh! Don't tell anyone! ;-)
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-31-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
I'm well aware of the requirements of my...

I'm well aware of the requirements of my state....as each of us should be of ours or any state they're going to tow in or through.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-30-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
Read earlier in this same thread....I outlined my...

Read earlier in this same thread....I outlined my logic quite well there.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-30-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
Most make versions with or w/o extra brakeaway...

Most make versions with or w/o extra brakeaway systems: https://roadmasterinc.com/pdf/85-1809-15.pdf
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-30-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
OK, I'll choose to believe you.

OK, I'll choose to believe you.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-30-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
Neither of those statement are demonstratively...

Neither of those statement are demonstratively true. Research the state-by-state traffic laws and discover for yourself...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-30-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
Who's arguing?? Nevertheless, please...

Who's arguing??

Nevertheless, please allow me to counter by asking one simple question: do you ever routinely exceed the speed limit on any public road?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-30-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
I would sincerely disagree that supplemental...

I would sincerely disagree that supplemental braking systems and breakaway systems are interchangeable. They are not by necessity or law....we can argue their "moral necessity" all you want but it...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-27-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
I never said it was legal to tow 4-down in all 50...

I never said it was legal to tow 4-down in all 50 states and I object to your accusation that I said as much. Your failure to accurately read what I wrote isn't my fault.

All I ever said was...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-20-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,449
Posted By Herman Snerd
Funny....I have the opposite problem on my rig! ...

Funny....I have the opposite problem on my rig! I wish it was a tighter view! :-)
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
With a dolly? All of 'em...

With a dolly? All of 'em...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
Different dolly. Not saying they don't have...

Different dolly. Not saying they don't have dolly's w/brakes (surge, electric or othewise) but I am saying that they most certainly DO rent some that have none.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
No worries, but I was clear that it was my...

No worries, but I was clear that it was my personal decision not to purchase one now.

My dinghy is an '04 Jeep Liberty: GVWR of approximately 5400lbs. I bought the Excali-Bar vs. the lighter...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
No....it.....doesn't. This one does:...

No....it.....doesn't.

This one does: https://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/EquipmentDetail.aspx?model=AT

But this one doesn't:...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
No, I am not breaking any law nor am I advocating...

No, I am not breaking any law nor am I advocating same. I also STRONGLY resent the accusation.

I've been 100% legal in all states I've towed in....and all w/o any supplimental braking.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
I never said it wasn't prudent nor did I say that...

I never said it wasn't prudent nor did I say that anyone (yourself included) shouldn't use one. I merely said that I personally chose not to use one and offered logic and facts as to why. That...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
Yes, they do:...

Yes, they do: https://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/EquipmentDetail.aspx?model=TD
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
If, "...catastrophic failure..." is what you're...

If, "...catastrophic failure..." is what you're planning for, then you don't even leave the house....

Besides, we're addressing beaking systems and not breakaway systems....I haven't offered...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
Haulers, yes but they still rent small dollys w/o...

Haulers, yes but they still rent small dollys w/o brakes. I've rented one!
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
Understood. But like I was saying, you can...

Understood. But like I was saying, you can buy/rent a tolly w/o any braking system and be 100% legal, so.....
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
I'll tell you why: I did the math and used some...

I'll tell you why: I did the math and used some logic.

It's perfectly, 50-State legal to go down to U-Haul and rent a tow dolly (or buy one, for that matter!) that has NO supplemental braking...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-19-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,420
Posted By Herman Snerd
After much personal "gnashing of teeth" over the...

After much personal "gnashing of teeth" over the exact same issue recently, I went with the Demco Excali-bar II and Demco baseplate. Ultimately it came down to two issues for me: value and safety....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-19-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,003
Posted By Herman Snerd
I have to agree. We have (and used!) CoachNet...

I have to agree. We have (and used!) CoachNet this summer and was 100% satisfied.
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-11-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,392
Posted By Herman Snerd
I would agree.....unfortunately.

I would agree.....unfortunately.
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