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Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 04-23-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,769
Posted By compute42
Roadtrippers.com seems pretty cool to get a...

Roadtrippers.com seems pretty cool to get a general idea of the route and is easy to use. I also use the all stays app on my iPhone, very handy
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-23-2015, 01:19 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,991
Posted By compute42
I'm curious as well if the fancier...

I'm curious as well if the fancier programmer/display shows gas mileage as well
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-22-2015, 08:30 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 69,058
Posted By compute42
Never Ever ever ever say yes to search, ever,...

Never Ever ever ever say yes to search, ever, ever…
Even through you know you have nothing illegal and have done nothing illegal.

I know of cases where dirt and sticks were claimed to be...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-20-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,618
Posted By compute42
Can Anyone recommend a shop in Northern Los...

Can Anyone recommend a shop in Northern Los angles area/plamdale to do the CHF… took the coach to the original dealer today and said they will not change the sway bar points… Didn't offer a reason...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-20-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,009
Posted By compute42
Ok… Can anyone suggest a shop in the northern Los...

Ok… Can anyone suggest a shop in the northern Los angeles area to do the work? Original dealer In Van Nuys doesn't know about CHF or want to change sway bars at all. Flatly said he wouldn't...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-20-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,009
Posted By compute42
Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm gonna try...

Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm gonna try the CHeap Handling fix, a rear track bar and some KONI's first, see how the wife feels about that… Hopefully just enough to keep her ok. The...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-18-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,009
Posted By compute42
That's what I'm scared of!!!! Hahaha

That's what I'm scared of!!!! Hahaha
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-18-2015, 02:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,972
Posted By compute42
You have inspired me to swap out the sofa in my...

You have inspired me to swap out the sofa in my fleetwood Terra! the bench is so short its un-setable. Gonna do this ASAP! How hard is it to get in? I assume the backs can be removed on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-18-2015, 12:59 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,009
Posted By compute42
My wife doesn't want to drive… I know I thought...

My wife doesn't want to drive… I know I thought it would help but its a no-go. She's a race car driver type anyhow, and probably not best to have her drive anyhow :-)

I really like having the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-16-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,009
Posted By compute42
HAHA… thanks for the suggestions everyone, just...

HAHA… thanks for the suggestions everyone, just to clarify the motion sickness IS NOT from being pregnant. its something she's always had, and is exacerbated by being up high in the class A driving...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-15-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,258
Posted By compute42
I have a bunch ;-) little 250 racer, and had a...

I have a bunch ;-) little 250 racer, and had a big 800 sized hex (have since sold) but this is shot with a phantom2 and go pro. Its the easiest and most portable for trips.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,009
Posted By compute42
Motion sickness is not due to pregnacy. She had...

Motion sickness is not due to pregnacy. She had it before she was pregnant. She has always had it in cars even but it do-able in cars. If she's in the passenger seat in the class a she's fine...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,009
Posted By compute42
Yeah she drives a mercedes SUV for her daily...

Yeah she drives a mercedes SUV for her daily driver and has become quite accustomed to that ride quality. Honestly class a gassers ride like fedex delivery trucks. Probably cause it's nearly the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,009
Posted By compute42
Thanks for the suggestions. How about a TT in the...

Thanks for the suggestions. How about a TT in the 21'-25' range? More do-able with the grand cherokee? Wife just really hates riding in the class A. Hates the ride/bumps, engine noise, wind...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2015, 05:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,009
Posted By compute42
Selling my 1yo class A for TT?!?

I'm seriously thinking of selling my 1yo fleetwood terra se for a 26-29' TT.

Am I crazy?
I know I'll lose a ton on selling/trade in but the class A is just hard to travel for my wife/ family. ...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-14-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,258
Posted By compute42
Aerial video Moabi Park / Pirates Cove Needles CA

I fly quadcopters for a hobby and took some aerial footage of our weekend at Pirates Cove / Moabi regional park on the Colorado river.

Boaters paradise and a OHV off road paradise.

temps...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-15-2014, 01:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,773
Posted By compute42
just added directv to my home, signed up for a...

just added directv to my home, signed up for a deal and using the genie system. install is tomorrow and I tried to get a D12 box for the winegard MP-1 dish we're gonna use, and they just plain won't...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-09-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,804
Posted By compute42
we just got a fleetwood terra SE 31c it has the...

we just got a fleetwood terra SE 31c it has the front bunk option, and had some friends use it just last weekend. They loved it!

Best part about fleetwood bunk is it has a 600lb capacity! 2...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 06-02-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,242
Posted By compute42
A little night campground shot! ;-) loving' the...

A little night campground shot! ;-) loving' the Terra, I'm able to squeeze it in some tight spots.
HATE the cruise control shift points on the Ford V10. I think i'll try the 5-star tune.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-02-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 758
Posted By compute42
Big Pine Creek Campground in Inyo Nat Forest

Just got back from a 3 day weekend at Big Pine Creek Campground in the Eastern Sierras CA.
Great spot!
I have a 31' fleetwood Terra SE, and it was pretty tight to fit there, but just did it....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-22-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,606
Posted By compute42
This looks like it will make life easy for those...

This looks like it will make life easy for those who don't solder

A pre-wired 1141 light socket with bare wire leads (at least I think its bare wire and no chips inside) I just ordered one to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-22-2014, 02:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,606
Posted By compute42
The price for the 300 LED kit with 5050 Leds...

The price for the 300 LED kit with 5050 Leds (weatherproof) is now $25 with remote, DC and AC power supply. Using the expensive 3m outdoor tape the whole thing is still less than $50

I'd...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-21-2014, 04:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,606
Posted By compute42
Easy, simple and non permanent way to add LED light to your RV Porch Light

Thought others might like this method.
Adds LED outdoor strip lighting to your RV using the existing porch light.

Makes for a clean non-permanant install that looks good with no loose wires or...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-21-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By compute42
Congrats we are getting a family members 05'...

Congrats we are getting a family members 05' Grand Cherokee 4x4 limited shipped out to us for towing as well… We were lucky and prevented the family member from getting the N23 recall that breaks...
Forum: RV'ing On A Budget 05-20-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 26,275
Posted By compute42
We wanted to buy used.... Honestly! We had 2...

We wanted to buy used.... Honestly! We had 2 problems that had us wind up buying new.
1st was the majority of floor plans didn't work for us (having a small child in a car seat and needing a...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More) 05-19-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 17,819
Posted By compute42
looks like the older (CHEAPER) one went away? ...

looks like the older (CHEAPER) one went away? just left with this more expensive option? its only about $30 more for a full 5 tunes?
Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More) 05-19-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 17,819
Posted By compute42
Very cool. any deals for early adopters? ;-) I...

Very cool. any deals for early adopters? ;-) I got a brand new 2014 Ford V10 class A.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-19-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,682
Posted By compute42
I just ordered the porter cable 150 psi one, but...

I just ordered the porter cable 150 psi one, but found a youtube video with a link in the description that saved me $20 off the amazon price of $108. Not a bad deal. My wife has amazon prime so...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-16-2014, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,148
Posted By compute42
We're gonna try Pine Lake Campground in the dixie...

We're gonna try Pine Lake Campground in the dixie national forest this summer, about 40 min north of Bryce. High in elevation, no hookups at all. RV's up to 45'
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-15-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,160
Posted By compute42
awesome job

awesome job
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-14-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 29,868
Posted By compute42
Whew! Dodged a bullet. Family member was at...

Whew! Dodged a bullet. Family member was at dealer and stopped them from doing the recall. Just in the nick of time.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-14-2014, 06:37 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 29,868
Posted By compute42
:eek::eek::eek: I'll get on the horn asap and...

:eek::eek::eek:
I'll get on the horn asap and see if I can stop them!!!!

I can't believe chrysler isn't being more pro-active about this. This will crush the resale value and confidence of jeep...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-13-2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 29,868
Posted By compute42
huh oh… so I'm reading this on here as I'm...

huh oh… so I'm reading this on here as I'm buying a 05 Grand Cherokee from a family member out of state… Just took it in today to get the "recalls" taken care of before they drive it 1000' mi to me....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-13-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,226
Posted By compute42
2nd Valencia… I live there and commute to work in...

2nd Valencia… I live there and commute to work in hollywood.. Takes me 30 minutes
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-11-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By compute42
Very happy with the service from our dealer....

Very happy with the service from our dealer. Neil's motorhomes in Los Angeles. Even though it was a Ford chassis issue, (and according to warranty should have been handled by Ford) they addressed...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-08-2014, 11:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By compute42
Double-check your undercarriage on new coach!!!

Was under the new coach today (2014 terra se) looking for where all the drains are and…..

Found the fuel lines were not secured ANYWHERE along the 15'-20' run from the tank to the engine!...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-07-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,884
Posted By compute42
Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-07-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,242
Posted By compute42
I noticed that as well... I just used the "auto"...

I noticed that as well... I just used the "auto" setting on the leveler, and when it was down the front right tire was off the ground...

Should I put leveling blocks under to get it closer...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-06-2014, 11:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,242
Posted By compute42
New 2014 Fleetwood Terra SE 31c

Just took our first trip in the New Fleetwood.
Our first RV, went big and went home with a Class A. :thumb:

We fit easily in a 30' spot in a Cali state beach park where they are notorious for...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-06-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2,410
Views: 1,646,926
Posted By compute42
Thumbs up Fleetwood Mods and Upgrades--Post 'em here!

Wife and I just got a 2014 fleetwood Terra SE 31c... had our first trip and its pretty great.

Already swapped out all the bulbs for LED ones, and put a new on/off shower head. Got the 5050...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-06-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 978
Posted By compute42
Thumbs up Inverter for Terra?

Wife and I just got a 2014 fleetwood Terra SE 31c... had our first trip and its pretty great.
However we Need an inverter big time. Need to warm up the bottle for the baby without running the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-30-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,948
Posted By compute42
We just got a fleetwood terra se 31c. It has a...

We just got a fleetwood terra se 31c. It has a bunkhouse and seems pretty nifty. Haven't had a chance for maiden voyage yet tho. 31'. Length so I think I'll be able to squeeze it into a 30' spot.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-30-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,530
Posted By compute42
haha your correct 25% OFF MSRP... 25% OF MSRP...

haha your correct 25% OFF MSRP... 25% OF MSRP would be one heck ova deal
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-28-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,530
Posted By compute42
Seems to me reading around on here (and we just...

Seems to me reading around on here (and we just bought our first MH this week) that %25 of MSRP for a new coach from a dealer is about right. (if they don't inflate the MSRP). Used its whatever. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-26-2014, 11:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,535
Posted By compute42
Still excited, but a bit of a delay. Went to...

Still excited, but a bit of a delay. Went to dealer and did pre purchase walkthrough, everything was working with flying colors...
last item on the list, Leveling jacks, and hear the motor... and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-22-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,535
Posted By compute42
HAHA thought it was just me! :thumb: We're...

HAHA thought it was just me! :thumb:

We're buying the one on the lot. pre delivery inspection sometime this week and probably take her home this weekend.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-22-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,535
Posted By compute42
Well we are going with the terra se 31c. Worked...

Well we are going with the terra se 31c. Worked out a number with the local dealer that we both are comfortable with. Has the floor plan size and features we want. And is not found in used models...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-22-2014, 12:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,535
Posted By compute42
So after driving and looking around a bunch, we...

So after driving and looking around a bunch, we really liked the Fleetwood Terra SE 31C or the Storm 32H (same thing just diff name).
31' length is a huge bonus, since we'll be able to possibly...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-17-2014, 02:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,535
Posted By compute42
well now we're thinking about a (used) fleetwood...

well now we're thinking about a (used) fleetwood tera LX 34N (with the bunkhouse).

Big deal that we didn't think about.... where's the car seat gonna go for a 3mo old...
This floor plan has...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-17-2014, 01:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,535
Posted By compute42
The coach I REALLY want is the new Palazzo 33.3 ...

The coach I REALLY want is the new Palazzo 33.3 Take a bunch of friends, and kids friends (when he gets older) too bad $150k is outa my budget for now (but perhaps the palazzo will be down in 2-3...
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