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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-27-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,535
Posted By StanD
In answer to your question no I don’t regret...

In answer to your question no I don’t regret buying a travel trailer. I’ve been RV’ing for 59 years and have had everything except a 5th wheel and have liked the all. But of all the RV’s I’ve owned I...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-18-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,694
Posted By StanD
That's what I thought at first but 101 had the...

That's what I thought at first but 101 had the most numbers and they were in the 90's. I called Direct TV and after of trying to understand a lady with an accent she ended the conversation saying she...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-15-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,694
Posted By StanD
Well I spoke too soon! Yesterday we had a signal...

Well I spoke too soon! Yesterday we had a signal meter in the 70's with the numbers on the signal strength filled out with maybe 4 out of 32 zeros. Today I went out and turned it on and did not have...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-14-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,694
Posted By StanD
Mike Yes is took the LNB off in fact I had the...

Mike
Yes is took the LNB off in fact I had the whole thing disassembled and was going to take it to the recycle center until you all told me I needed a 21 volt inserter. I ordered that from Amazon,...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-14-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,694
Posted By StanD
You were right. After 100 or so trips up and down...

You were right. After 100 or so trips up and down the ladder I had my wife go into the trailer while I moved the dish. Picked up the signal quickly. It's 20 degrees here so I'll wait till the weather...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-14-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,694
Posted By StanD
Litzdog I am connected directly from the dish...

Litzdog
I am connected directly from the dish to the inserter to the receiver. I installed a cable connector through the wall of my trailer so I could use my portable suitcase Winegard. My factory...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-14-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,694
Posted By StanD
OK gentlemen, I received my 21 volt inserter in...

OK gentlemen, I received my 21 volt inserter in the mail last night and installed it today. I still have no signal. The setup screen is filled out as follows: Dish Type, SLB LNB, RB/INTL, None...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-10-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,694
Posted By StanD
Thank you all very much. That's exactly what I...

Thank you all very much. That's exactly what I need including the diagram. It will be a while before I will be able to install it. I will first need to obtain the power inserter then I'll have to put...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-10-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,694
Posted By StanD
Direct TV no signal

Hi
My receiver is a Direct H23/600, the LNB is labeled SL3S4N2-02 and there is only one coax connecter. If I need to install a power inserter where is it connected? In line near the receiver? At...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-09-2021, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,694
Posted By StanD
Direct TV no signal

For the past few years I have been using a small portable Wineguard round dish for TV for my trailer. This is a Direct TV set up. I decided to install a stationary dish on my RV port as I use the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-17-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,829
Posted By StanD
Really? Maybe that's not what happens in all...

Really? Maybe that's not what happens in all parks in all States. It's my understanding, please correct me if I'm wrong, that in Washington State the moneys generated from the parks goes into the...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-26-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,984
Posted By StanD
ORV frames

This should put to rest the question of who manufactures the frames. Directly from ORV, one of the best company’s I have I have done business with.
Hi Stan,

As they say, "You can't believe...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-24-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,984
Posted By StanD
Lippert frames

For what it’s worth, I have a 2016 ORV Blackrock 19B and on the back of the cupboard door is a list of warranty phone numbers which lists Lippert for stabilizers, frame and slideout. It also lists...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 10-29-2017, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 24,100
Posted By StanD
Bought a used 2016 ORV Black Rock 19B out of...

Bought a used 2016 ORV Black Rock 19B out of Rathdrum Idaho a few weeks ago. Only got to use it twice before putting it to bed for the winter. Seems pretty solid to me.
Stan in Wenatchee
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-11-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,457
Posted By StanD
I have a 1989 Nomad, 16 ft. It is very solid and...

I have a 1989 Nomad, 16 ft. It is very solid and I expect it will last many more years.
Stan
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-19-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,140
Posted By StanD
Personally I like non ducted air. I have had both...

Personally I like non ducted air. I have had both and what I have found with the RV’s that I have had is that the direct air flow of the non ducted cooled much better. That may not be so with other...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-02-2017, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,676
Posted By StanD
Airmech You know, I have also been batting...

Airmech
You know, I have also been batting that around and likewise I can’t get a good answer either. So we have a gross axle weight, some form of suspension probably designed for a particular...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-20-2017, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,422
Posted By StanD
Thanks for the replies. I just finished...

Thanks for the replies. I just finished repositioning the axle to below the springs and after taking the trailer off the jack stands and moving it about with many trips out of the truck my...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-16-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,422
Posted By StanD
acinspp Thanks I will be hitching up alone,...

acinspp
Thanks
I will be hitching up alone, which I have done for years, but am getting tired of multi trips back to look. I thought the iBall would be great if it worked. I'm not looking for a...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-13-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,422
Posted By StanD
Back up camera

Is anyone using an iBall or similar back up camera for hitch up? If so are you satisfied with the product you have?
Stan
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 02-15-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By StanD
Search Engine

How in the world are you supposed to find anything using this search engine? I typed in "corner bed" and got 105 pages of everything under the sun!
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,685
Posted By StanD
I had to replace my E40D around 80,000 miles as...

I had to replace my E40D around 80,000 miles as have many others so I'm wondering if the 4R100 just a re-badged E-40D or if it is more robust. The E40D is an overdrive transmission, some of the later...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-12-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,685
Posted By StanD
Ford E series Transmission

On the Ford E series van for the Class C motorhome what is the difference between the E40D and the 4R100 transmission?
Stan
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2017, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 957
Posted By StanD
TrekGreat I regards to your leak I think if it...

TrekGreat
I regards to your leak I think if it were mine my plan of attack would be as follows: I would first remove all sealing applied by others, then thoroughly clean both the rubber roof and...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,248
Posted By StanD
Our microwave gets a lot of use but mostly for...

Our microwave gets a lot of use but mostly for just heating things up. Can you actually bake things like a biscuits or a cake in a microwave/convection oven?
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,984
Posted By StanD
I want to correct my last post: the cross slope...

I want to correct my last post: the cross slope on a roadway is 2-3 % not degrees. 3% on an 8 ft. wide rig would be about 3 inches side to side. Not a problem for the Frig. It would be for me, I...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,984
Posted By StanD
Mudfrog I believe he was referring to "time"...

Mudfrog
I believe he was referring to "time" not degree of angle. As a reference: Norcold says a max. of 3 degrees in 24 inches side to side and 6 degrees front to back. At a theoretical width of a...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-09-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,984
Posted By StanD
Certainly doesn't seem to be any pattern for...

Certainly doesn't seem to be any pattern for longevity. Both Norcold and Dometic could die early or last a long time. Problem is if buying from a dealer I will have no idea if the previous owner even...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-09-2017, 12:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,984
Posted By StanD
Well, I think if one were to own a large Class A...

Well, I think if one were to own a large Class A where there was ample carrying capacity and scads of storage a residential refrigerator and a huge battery bank might make sense. But what about a...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-08-2017, 12:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,984
Posted By StanD
Watson I’ve always had a level spot at home...

Watson
I’ve always had a level spot at home with hookups so I periodically run my frig while the motorhome is not being used. Always felt it was better to run the different components than to let...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-08-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,984
Posted By StanD
Life of a regrigerator

I had a friend with a 79 Class C and a Dometic refrigerator. It was still working when he sold it 20 years later. I’ve wondered if one brand was better than the other but okmunky’s says his Dometic...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-05-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,984
Posted By StanD
Life of a refrigerator

How long has you refrigerator lasted? In my last motorhome the refrigerator was replaced just prior to purchase. In my present Class A the frig. lasted 16 years before it went caput. The supplier...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-28-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Posted By StanD
That's what I thought too Mich. I'll keep...

That's what I thought too Mich. I'll keep looking. Do like the E450 chassis though. Something better will come along I'm sure.
Stan
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-28-2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,989
Posted By StanD
Towing with an E350

Thanks Mich
When I submitted the orig. post that was the information I was interested in. I can read the manufactures spec’s same as anyone else but I’m interested in what real people in the real...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-27-2017, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,989
Posted By StanD
Towing with E350

How many towing with a Ford E350? What are you towing and what class hitch do you have installed?
Thank you
Stan
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-26-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Posted By StanD
Cracks in fiberglass Cap

Mich
That was my thought at first . I can blow that up pretty good on my computer and I can see that there are two screws holding each light and they are near the outer edges. The cracks are at the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-25-2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Posted By StanD
Cracks in fiberglass rear cap

Well it did come through. Instructions could be a bit more intuitive though.
Stan
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-25-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Posted By StanD
Crack in fiberglass cap

Not having any luck with picture
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-25-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Posted By StanD
Cracks in fiberglass rear cap

I almost made a deal on a 2005 Tioga 26Q located in another town about 2.5 hours away. The deal was subject to a successful inspection by me prior to purchase. I have a nephew that lives there and...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-11-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,878
Posted By StanD
Tioga Quality

Thanks Old Radio
Deal fell through anyway but I'm still going to build an adapter . Whatever I end up buying will probably need it anyway.
Apparently they don’t make an adaptor for a 4 pin round...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-10-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,878
Posted By StanD
Tioga Quality

Old Radio
Is the trailer connector on your Tioga a 7 pin blade connector? If so I will have to rig up an adapter. I assume it is the male end on the motorhome, is that correct? Mine is a 4 pin...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-09-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,878
Posted By StanD
Tioga Quality

Thank you guys for the information. Old Radio, I too prefer no slide, I don’t want the additional maintenance nor the weight of a slide. We almost always tow so having enough power in the mountains...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-08-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,878
Posted By StanD
Tioga quality

Thank you guys for the replies. Old radio, what car do you tow and how is the E450 in the mountains? The one I’m looking at is a 26Q also but I’m not crazy about the floor plan. I would like to...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-06-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,878
Posted By StanD
Tioga Quality

Thanks Marty
Doesn't seem to be any old Tioga owners here.
Stan
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-05-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,878
Posted By StanD
Tioga Class C quality?

I’ve got a line on a 2005 Tioga 26 RQ. It is listed for way too much money but beyond what it is advertised for we haven’t discussed price. What I’m wondering is when did Fleetwood take out...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-29-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,037
Posted By StanD
The Logans When did Generac start making their...

The Logans
When did Generac start making their own engines? I repaired the starter on my 5.5 KW Generac a few years back while in St. George. When I went to get the parts the man at the counter said...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-10-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,446
Posted By StanD
Corner bed width

Thank you for the replies. 54 inches is a full size bed and would be fine. 48 inches would be too small. At least I know they are out there. Thanks
Stan
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-09-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,446
Posted By StanD
Corner bed width

Hi
I’m looking at purchasing an older Class C from 24 to 26 feet in length. I’ve seen a few nice 1992 to 1997 models mostly with corner beds. What is a normal width of a corner bed for these...
Forum: Damon 05-26-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,139
Posted By StanD
Damon Intruder

Floorguy
My Intruder is a 94 so may not be the same as your 95. My city water hook up is in the compartment that houses the outside shower and the black and grey valves. My tank is filled from a...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-25-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,823
Posted By StanD
93 Damon Challenger

Mike
I can’t help you out on the 93 Challenger. Back then the Damon brand was owned by Damon. It was later bought out by Thor. I have a 94 Intruder with 84000+/- miles on it and I must say it has...
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