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Posted By Climbon69

Mike, You are absolutely right. College...

Mike,
You are absolutely right. College football fans can get after each other, but we still respect the game. We have to recognize that the players are not getting paid, they play for pride. ...

Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads

08-10-2015, 08:15 AM

Replies: 2

Best route to take///

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Posted By Climbon69

If you want all freeway, take I90 west to I25. ...

If you want all freeway, take I90 west to I25. I25 goes right down the front range to New Mexico. If you go south out of Rapid City, go to Scottsbluff and then west to hit I25. If I remember...

Forum: Just Conversation

08-09-2015, 11:00 PM

Replies: 1,487

Views: 197,305

Posted By Climbon69

Remembering the 1986 Rose Bowl. Our favorite...

Remembering the 1986 Rose Bowl. Our favorite memory was the Michigan State University people who came to the game with the attitude, "our favorite team is anyone playing Michigan".

ASU won. It...

Forum: Just Conversation

08-09-2015, 10:23 PM

Replies: 1,487

Views: 197,305

Posted By Climbon69

Of course, I forgot to mention that the 1995...

Of course, I forgot to mention that the 1995 ASU/Nebraska game was 77-35 in favor of Nebraska. You can't win 'me all!!

Forum: Just Conversation

08-09-2015, 10:12 PM

Replies: 1,487

Views: 197,305

Posted By Climbon69

That 1996 game was huge for ASU. Pat Tillman...

That 1996 game was huge for ASU. Pat Tillman played in that game. I told my family when we scored the first TD, we'd need a lot more than that to beat Nebraska. Pat Tillman and the boys made sure...

Forum: Just Conversation

08-08-2015, 07:41 AM

Replies: 1,487

Views: 197,305

Posted By Climbon69

102517 Arizona State University. Fear The Fork!

102517 Arizona State University. Fear The Fork!

07-13-2015, 09:25 AM

Replies: 17

Odd Electrical Issue

Views: 2,041

Posted By Climbon69

A GFCI outlet can fail to allow 120v, but almost...

A GFCI outlet can fail to allow 120v, but almost no current. My money would be on the GFCI outlet as the problem. The plug-in GFCI test plug would be a good thing to carry with you. It can also...

07-09-2015, 08:14 AM

Replies: 3

Need some opinions-please help

Views: 754

Posted By Climbon69

Given the age and the mileage on both, that means...

Given the age and the mileage on both, that means they sat still a lot. Sitting and not running can be as damaging to equipment as running a lot. You would be wise to get a thorough inspection done...

07-08-2015, 06:14 PM

Replies: 1

New Toilet

Views: 670

Posted By Climbon69

Hmm, well it is a good toilet. I joke with my RV...

Hmm, well it is a good toilet. I joke with my RV supply store that Thedford will give you the toilet so they can sell you parts. I paid $300 for the toilet and have bought 6, $50 water valves,...

Forum: Just Conversation

07-04-2015, 11:58 AM

Replies: 18

Possible job relocation to Phoenix, AZ??

Views: 1,753

Posted By Climbon69

I'm Arizona native, graduate of Arizona State...

I'm Arizona native, graduate of Arizona State University, and retired from the Central Arizona Project. But, I always say, I've eaten in a McDonalds on 5 continents and have been to 46 of the 50...

07-04-2015, 11:21 AM

Replies: 21

Happy Birthday America - Where are you celebrating

Views: 1,568

Posted By Climbon69

Super Mike - That is just too funny!! I emailed...

Super Mike - That is just too funny!! I emailed close Canadian friends yesterday to with them a Happy Canada Day, but have been neglecting friends in England. God save the Queen!

07-04-2015, 10:42 AM

Replies: 21

Happy Birthday America - Where are you celebrating

Views: 1,568

Posted By Climbon69

Happy Birthday America - Where are you celebrating

We are in Boulder City, Nevada for the Damboree. Boulder City is the town that built Hoover Dam. 99130.

06-30-2015, 09:21 AM

Replies: 6

Hot water heater

Views: 1,075

Posted By Climbon69

If it were a gas/electric combination, there...

If it were a gas/electric combination, there would be a switch somewhere and, most likely a breaker or fuse on the electric side. If you see wires going to the water heater, they may be 12v control...

06-28-2015, 09:31 AM

Replies: 25

Window Film to control heat?

Views: 11,437

Posted By Climbon69

I put 95% residential tint on all of the coach...

I put 95% residential tint on all of the coach windows and top of driver's side. Put legal auto tint on passenger window in the entry door. Used the Gila brand. Our older coach does not have dual...

Forum: Boondocking

06-27-2015, 04:11 PM

Replies: 48

BLM Boondocking

Views: 10,089

Posted By Climbon69

Rattlesnakes should not be a concern. I was a...

Rattlesnakes should not be a concern. I was a Senior Maintenance Engineer with the Central Arizona Project and spent most of my ten years out in the desert along the canal. In my ten years, I saw 2...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

06-27-2015, 03:57 PM

Replies: 46

American Coach: Seat fire

Views: 6,041

Posted By Climbon69

Oh, wow!! That's terrible!! Maybe you would...

Oh, wow!! That's terrible!! Maybe you would have been better off the whole thing lit up. Hope your insurance is good and does the right thing.

Can't imagine ever getting the smell out of...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

06-27-2015, 03:46 PM

Replies: 8

HELP - No City Water!

Views: 1,490

Posted By Climbon69

Is it possible that 12v pump is plumbed in ahead...

Is it possible that 12v pump is plumbed in ahead of city water and that a check valve is stuck? 12v water pump is usually plumbed as a back-up to city water and the output side of the pump has a...

Probably a dumb NEWB questions, but how do I plug it in?

06-27-2015, 08:38 AM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,808

Posted By Climbon69

Oh No . . . Don't take advice from someone at...

Oh No . . . Don't take advice from someone at Camping World!! That's like asking a used car lot salesman a technical question about a car.

AND, there are no dumb questions!!

Your generator may...

06-26-2015, 08:43 AM

Replies: 6

Removed decal, now what to do ?

Views: 1,229

Posted By Climbon69

I've been playing around with vinyl wrap on my...

I've been playing around with vinyl wrap on my coach and have to totally agree with comment about getting a top quality vinyl. There is no substitute for 3M 1080, despite other manufacturers claims....

Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes

06-25-2015, 07:48 PM

Replies: 32

Any Railfans out there?

Views: 4,461

Posted By Climbon69

Let's not forget the Grand Canyon RR. Round trip...

Let's not forget the Grand Canyon RR. Round trip from RV Park in Williams, AZ on I-40 to the Grand Canyon. RV Park is first class. Train ride is super and you'll be held up from train robbers on...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

06-19-2015, 03:23 PM

Replies: 2

Onan 7.5 Diesel Generator - No Start

Views: 1,051

Posted By Climbon69

Onan 7.5 Diesel Generator - No Start

Have had a problem with my Onan generator since a very questionable outfit on I-40 decided it needed to be disconnected when we were at their mercy with a dead alternator on the main engine. Four or...

Forum: Just Conversation

06-13-2015, 05:01 PM

Replies: 24

Talk about dumb decisions!!!

Views: 3,190

Posted By Climbon69

And you called me brave for admitting my fueling...

And you called me brave for admitting my fueling mistake!!

It happens. Our engine batteries went out in Phoenix last year and tried to get into a small strip mall to get to a parts store for new...

Trying to resurrect Grandpa's 1990 Bounder.. old fuel.

06-13-2015, 04:22 PM

Replies: 34

Views: 6,073

Posted By Climbon69

My advice may be a bit late, but you say the...

My advice may be a bit late, but you say the engine runs and you just want to get it to a local RV shop. It might be easier to go get 5 gallons of high octane fuel to blend with the old stuff. If...

06-13-2015, 09:21 AM

Replies: 29

Ouchie

Views: 3,341

Posted By Climbon69

Man, this story went downhill fast!! Here's...

Man, this story went downhill fast!! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery and no lasting damage.

I watched my wife disappear out the door one time and she landed face first outside - luckily on...

Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum

06-13-2015, 08:54 AM

Replies: 22

What's this

Views: 2,601

Posted By Climbon69

I tore my dash apart several years ago and...

I tore my dash apart several years ago and totally rebuilt it. I also did an over haul on the SCS/Fridgette heater/AC system. That control panel looks very similar to mine, except it has chrome...

06-12-2015, 05:28 PM

Replies: 33

Oh, NO . . . that's gasoline!!

Views: 3,902

Posted By Climbon69

All swell that ends well. Pumped diesel into the...

All swell that ends well. Pumped diesel into the fuel line from the tank and bled the fuel transfer pump on the engine and it still would not start. I was trying to work up the courage to tackle...

06-12-2015, 12:16 AM

Replies: 41

rv newbie

Views: 3,866

Posted By Climbon69

Well, Dude, looks like you bit off a big chunk of...

Well, Dude, looks like you bit off a big chunk of this. I think roof is priority one. You are one right track for a temp solution. You will want to cover that temp roof with EPDM someday. For...

06-11-2015, 11:49 PM

Replies: 33

Oh, NO . . . that's gasoline!!

Views: 3,902

Posted By Climbon69

Here's the latest information. Local NAPA store...

Here's the latest information. Local NAPA store gave me three clean 55 gallon drums. I put 25 gallons of diesel in one drum and proceeded to fill the other two with the tainted blend. I then...

06-11-2015, 08:30 AM

Replies: 33

Oh, NO . . . that's gasoline!!

Views: 3,902

Posted By Climbon69

Oh, NO . . . that's gasoline!!

You know we all like brag about something we fixed or some clever solution for these beasts we call RVs. But, sometimes we also have to admit major blunders.

We were driving I-40 and stopped for...

06-07-2015, 07:15 PM

Replies: 37

Tips for the beginning A shopper

Views: 3,155

Posted By Climbon69

Ah, hmmm. Lots of good advice, but let's face...

Ah, hmmm. Lots of good advice, but let's face the facts folks. If you've never tried living in a DP RV, it is really hard to make that "perfect" choice. We've had our coach 11 years and have done...

Forum: Just Conversation

06-04-2015, 10:50 PM

Replies: 52

What souvenirs have you bought to decorate your RV?

Views: 5,559

Posted By Climbon69

We have some bear towel hooks from Colorado. ...

We have some bear towel hooks from Colorado. Photos of the Durango-Silverton railroad. A photo of Sun Devil Stadium and photos of our trip to the 1987 Rose Bowl in our old 1983 Class C. Of course,...

Forum: New Member Check-In

06-04-2015, 10:30 PM

Replies: 15

Hello! RV newbies here!

Views: 1,250

Posted By Climbon69

Welcome! Hope you enjoy all those great...

Welcome! Hope you enjoy all those great adventures waiting for you. Keep the shiny side up!!

Forum: New Member Check-In

06-04-2015, 10:26 PM

Replies: 16

Hi guys!

Views: 1,157

Posted By Climbon69

Wow, it looks to be in pretty shape. Welcome to...

Wow, it looks to be in pretty shape. Welcome to the forum. You will get lots of great info from here to help you out as you make the camper work for you. Looks like it work great for the short work...

Forum: New Rig Show-Off!

06-03-2015, 04:19 PM

Replies: 17

2003 Bounder Repaint

Views: 3,823

Posted By Climbon69

Zowy!! Looks like brand new. Nice job. Look...

Zowy!! Looks like brand new. Nice job. Look forward to you documenting many more adventures.

Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions

06-03-2015, 04:09 PM

Replies: 5

looking to buy first rv need advice

Views: 1,590

Posted By Climbon69

Hmmm, you are asking the big question, but not...

Hmmm, you are asking the big question, but not providing much information. You say you are going "cross country"? Are you planning on doing this just once or are planning to do it more than once?
...

Forum: Vintage RV's

06-03-2015, 03:35 PM

Replies: 6,924

What did you do to your old RV today?

Views: 1,230,820

Posted By Climbon69

Opps, forgot to say my message was for Ramblin On...

Opps, forgot to say my message was for Ramblin On on his question regarding installing new PEX lines.

Forum: Vintage RV's

06-03-2015, 03:28 PM

Replies: 6,924

What did you do to your old RV today?

Views: 1,230,820

Posted By Climbon69

I just re-did my water compartment in PEX. The...

I just re-did my water compartment in PEX. The lines to my shower are inside the wall between the kitchen and shower with a removable access panel right behind the shower faucets. Other lines to...

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

06-03-2015, 03:05 PM

Replies: 60

Retirement question

Views: 7,961

Posted By Climbon69

Well said, "you can't buy time". And, what's...

Well said, "you can't buy time". And, what's more important than sharing an ice cream cone with your best friend?

Forum: RV'ing with Pets

06-03-2015, 09:47 AM

Replies: 136

Do you bring your large dog with you ?

Views: 26,598

Posted By Climbon69

Meet Rosco. He is a 95 lb. Giant Schnauzer and...

Meet Rosco. He is a 95 lb. Giant Schnauzer and was a rescue. He loves to ride shotgun so that he can look out the windows. He is great dog with people he knows, but is very protective of his...

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

06-02-2015, 11:41 PM

Replies: 60

Retirement question

Views: 7,961

Posted By Climbon69

We kind of "backed into" retirement. I retired...

We kind of "backed into" retirement. I retired from the Federal Government after 35 years of living on 5 continents at age 55. We bought the big retirement home in a huge retirement community in AZ. ...

Forum: New Member Check-In

06-02-2015, 03:34 PM

Replies: 7

Thanks for the welcome aboard!

Views: 630

Posted By Climbon69

Welcome aboard!! And, thank-you for your...

Welcome aboard!! And, thank-you for your service. Remember, there are no "stupid" questions - ask anything you want and you'll get an answer. At least, you'll get an opinion!

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

06-02-2015, 02:59 PM

Replies: 18

RV Dogs

Views: 2,059

Posted By Climbon69

Agreed that some folks are convinced that all...

Agreed that some folks are convinced that all dogs should just be totally happy with each other and that all dogs are kind, gentle, and love to have their ears rubbed. Our "self-appointed" co-pilot...

06-02-2015, 02:27 PM

Replies: 3

Fantastic fan replacement question.

Views: 1,179

Posted By Climbon69

Quite easy. Take four screws off the trim piece....

Quite easy. Take four screws off the trim piece. It has vertical ribs that stick up about an inch and a half. It might be stuck against the ceiling material, but the four screws are all that hold...

06-01-2015, 05:53 PM

Replies: 13,642

What was the last thing you bought for your RV ?

Views: 2,141,394

Posted By Climbon69

Just installed Trav'ler Directv dish on our old...

Just installed Trav'ler Directv dish on our old coach. Probably stupid to put a $1500 dish on a 21 year old coach, but just pulled into Grand Canyon Railroad RV park and had TV going in 5 minutes. ...

Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum

06-01-2015, 04:48 PM

Replies: 11

Direct TV

Views: 1,130

Posted By Climbon69

Well, . . . does your MH have an antenna (dish)? ...

Well, . . . does your MH have an antenna (dish)? Assume it does. Plug it into your box from the house. You'll need to tell your box what kind of dish your MH has (round, oval, swm3, etc). Follow...

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

06-01-2015, 08:42 AM

Replies: 40

Seriously, how many are having expensive problems?

Views: 4,322

Posted By Climbon69

We bought an old MH and expected there would be...

We bought an old MH and expected there would be repairs and upkeep, but we had no monthly payments. Ten years later we can run down the road without worrying about things going wrong as we've fixed...

06-01-2015, 07:59 AM

Replies: 14

Another ZEP Wax Question

Views: 4,703

Posted By Climbon69

Our rig is 21 years old, but has 8 year old...

Our rig is 21 years old, but has 8 year old graphics. Did the two fiberglass end caps and one 40' side yesterday. Looks like it just rolled off the show room floor. Used more Bar Keepers than ZEP....

05-31-2015, 07:28 AM

Replies: 4

Want to add 6 way power to drivers seat

Views: 961

Posted By Climbon69

Do you know what chassis the Bounder is built on...

Do you know what chassis the Bounder is built on (Spartan, Freightliner, etc.)? There should be a power compartment where you can find twelve volts - different chassis manufacturers do it...

04-23-2015, 09:21 PM

Replies: 18

CW - $359.99 Yearly Rubber Roof Maint? Gasp

Views: 3,045

Posted By Climbon69

Well, first of all, let's agree CW is a giant...

Well, first of all, let's agree CW is a giant rip-off outfit. But, a lot of other so-called RV specialist stores are equally bad. I've had the misfortune of encountering several.

As to EPDM...