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Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 10-16-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,904
Posted By LennyC
Canadian Military Service

I grew up in Canada, and in 1952, when I was 14 my family moved from Niagara Falls, Ontario, to Lethbridge, Alberta. Some of my school chums in Alberta were members of Army Cadets (Engineers), and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-08-2023, 07:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,636
Posted By LennyC
LazyDays offered a driver confidence course for...

LazyDays offered a driver confidence course for new owners when we purchased in 2004 and it was very informative. The main instructor was Barney Alexander.
I found these LazyDays videos archived on...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-08-2023, 07:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,519
Posted By LennyC
Entegra High-End Gasser: The Emblem

The Emblem is the top gasser in the Entegra lineup.
The 36T is the bunk floor plan.
The 36U has 1-1/2 baths.
And 36H has a full-wall slide with lounge space for a 10' long reclining sofa.
You...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-16-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,482
Posted By LennyC
SunGuard Window Shades

I put SunGuard (https://sunguard.com/)all around our coach on all the glass exposed when the slides are in. I could add four more shades for the glass when slides are out, but just haven't yet. I...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-02-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By LennyC
Curtain Behind Cockpit Serves Multi-purposes

With a long torsion curtain rod and two IKEA room darkening curtain panels we were able to:


Keep just the the cockpit cool or warm while underway
Block heat or cold from the cockpit from...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-31-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,669
Posted By LennyC
La Mesa Lies Like a Rug

I will not deal with La Mesa for anything ever again. In 2005 I drove my Born Free coach to a dealer show for their San Diego lot, and that worked pretty good. Since, I have tried to work with their...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-29-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,669
Posted By LennyC
Emblem 5.5kW Generator Issues

I have a 2021 Entegra Emblem 36H with under 10,500 miles on the clock. The 2020-21 models (Jayco Precept Prestige and Precept, Entegra Emblem, Vision and Vision XL) had a Jayco recall (SRP 20-031) to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-26-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 460
Posted By LennyC
2021 Emblem 36H Loaded, Low Miles to Sell

The Emblem 36H floor plan is a good one, and we have got all the kinks out of the unit now thanks to warranty work by NIRVC Phoenix.
This coach performed well once we had the front-end aligned, and...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-26-2023, 04:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,669
Posted By LennyC
2021 Emblem 36H Experience

We have a 2021 Emblem 36H now with 10,400 miles, and I have posted some issues in this forum, but we think we are at the end of the 'to-do list' now thanks to NIRVC Phoenix.

I drove the rig by ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-27-2023, 07:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By LennyC
2019 Emblem Solar Option

The Entegra website for your model year (https://www.entegracoach.com/motorhomes/2019/emblem/) shows solar prep as an 'option' unlike the specs for the 2021 model I have where it shows it under the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-01-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By LennyC
Mitigating Customer "Churn"

Well, you are experiencing desperate tactics to retain existing customers and therefore for Good Sam to be able to project assured revenue.
In business, customer 'churn' is the rate at which...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-23-2022, 04:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,546
Posted By LennyC
Think about in terms of trips. For gas at...

Think about in terms of trips.
For gas at $4/gal, and consumption of 8 mi/gal, each 100 miles costs $50 for fuel (yes, 50 cents per mile).
At $3/gal, the cost per 100 miles drops to $37.50 for the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-21-2022, 03:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,229
Posted By LennyC
Emblem 36H in Freezing Conditions

I have a 2021 Emblem 36H and have some experience with below freezing conditions as we just moved from Phoenix to North Dakota 13-21 October. Also, we used the coach last year on a trip to Meteor...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-23-2022, 03:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By LennyC
Quality Bumper of Peoria for Tow Setup

In May 2021 I used Quality Bumper for a Blue Ox setup on a 2018 Corolla iM.

They supplied everything including the Patriot braking system.

Also had UV tinting installed on my TOAD. Very...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-07-2022, 03:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 932
Posted By LennyC
My advice is to have a DISH installer set you up....

My advice is to have a DISH installer set you up.
They will know how to activate the service and what equipment you will need or have options to install based on what you want. The good part is that...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-28-2022, 04:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 633
Posted By LennyC
Blue Beacon in Tolleson AZ

There is a Blue Beacon near a Love's Travel Stop at 8423 W Roosevelt I-10 Exit 135, Tolleson, AZ 85353. If you search for them on Google Maps you can click on their name and see when they are busy,...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-24-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,007
Posted By LennyC
Potential bad cell in battery?

Just went through similar symptoms with my 2018 Toyota Corolla iM toad and towed it to my Toyota service center and the 18-month-old Toyota installed battery was found to have a dead cell. Luckily,...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 09-17-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By LennyC
Best Route from Victoria BC to Fredericton NB

I've driven both routes and a more southern route in the USA before. The previous poster makes a good point about choosing a US route for services and support if needed. Use the Weather Channel to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-16-2022, 02:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,764
Posted By LennyC
RVMattress.com by Brooklyn Bedding

The stock RV Radius King mattress is 72" x 80" with radius corners.
We purchased the Brooklyn regular 60" x 80" Queen / Soft (https://brooklynbedding.com/products/brooklyn-aurora-hybrid/queen-soft)....
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-14-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,764
Posted By LennyC
One-Year Update

Have now owned this coach for just over a year. Mileage is 6,492.

Over Labor Day week we did a 1,700-mile round-trip to Colorado Springs, CO from Phoenix and have five new items to add to the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-04-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,458
Posted By LennyC
CalTrans DoublePlus GoodSpeak

The CalTrans regulation pertaining to the 40', 45' and combined towing length of 65' is a real piece of 1984 verbiage:

"The basic California length law for vehicles is 40 feet unless ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-04-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By LennyC
Mystery Emblem 36H Lights

I have a 36H with the bunk option.
The switch above the Euroloft bunk control switch is for the ceiling light above the bunk when it is down.
The light that is below the bunk and illuminates the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-29-2022, 04:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,549
Posted By LennyC
I replaced a Coleman Mach 15HP with heat pump...

I replaced a Coleman Mach 15HP with heat pump version two months ago with a unit I obtained from RVProductsShop.com and other than confusing communication initially, the unit arrived at my door as...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-28-2022, 04:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,804
Posted By LennyC
Ford F53 Trans Tow/Haul Mode

From page 51 of the 2021 F53 Motorhome Manual
Tow/Haul Mode
WARNING: Do not use tow/haul when the road surface is slippery. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-28-2022, 03:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By LennyC
RVMattress.com by Brooklyn Bedding

We selected Brooklyn Bedding to replace the uncomfortable / too firm RV Radius King that came with our 2021 Emblem 36H. We have a Sleep Number bed at home and really like it, and adding foam or...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2022, 06:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,558
Posted By LennyC
RV Products Shop, Peck KS

I just replaced a Coleman-Mach 15 with Heat Pump and ordered through RV Products Shop (https://www.rvproductsshop.com) in Peck, KS -- they are very near the Wichita KS factory.
The whole process...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 07-14-2022, 12:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,888
Posted By LennyC
Coleman-Mach 15kBTU HP2 Heat Pump a/c Lost Freon

I just went through the replacement of the front a/c on my rig. It started blowing warmish air over the Memorial Day weekend in Payson AZ, and would not cool after that. We were reaching 100F every...
Forum: Just Conversation 06-25-2022, 06:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,826
Posted By LennyC
COSTCO 20kW Whole-House Generator (Honeywell / Generac)

Phoenix in the summertime can be brutally hot. After a 7-1/2 hour loss of electricity one evening in August, 2018 my home thermostat showed 88°F at about 2:30AM. The ambient outdoor temperature that...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-04-2022, 05:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,000
Posted By LennyC
For the DW who has everything...

For my DW of 34 years on a recent weekend RV outing I presented her with this unique throw blanket and she was thrilled!

She happens to like the movie 'Up' and identifies us with the couple shown...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-22-2022, 06:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,587
Posted By LennyC
Arizona Lemon Law

If you decide to investigate a legal route, review the Arizona statutes (linked here https://www.azag.gov/consumer/auto ) then consult a legal firm that has experience in Arizona Lemon Law resolution...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-21-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,731
Posted By LennyC
Exterior Entertainment Center Key

I have the same number on the lock on my Entegra Emblem and the key reverse says it's an Eberhard from Cleveland, OH. Hope that helps.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-17-2022, 04:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,009
Posted By LennyC
How Do I Find The SiriusXM Radio ID?

From Care.SiriusXM.com (https://javascript<b></b>:displayOverlay('purchasestart','findmyradio','RID-help');)
"That's easy. Tune your radio dial to channel 0 and the radio ID should display. If that...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-09-2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,764
Posted By LennyC
I received a call from NIRVC Phoenix and, as if...

I received a call from NIRVC Phoenix and, as if by magic, the awaited parts have arrived and I am now scheduled for the follow-up work on 19 April 2022!

I also received the call from Mark...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-05-2022, 03:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,764
Posted By LennyC
Well what would the Director of Warranty Do...?

My journey?
So have you contacted the NIRVC Phoenix Service manager and spoken about the first LSS principle: lack of customer focus??

I was promised a plan of action on 18 February to finish up...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-23-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,764
Posted By LennyC
2021 Emblem 36H Update - 200 days

Have now possessed the 2021 Emblem for 204 days. Time for an update on warranty items.
Delivered to NIRVC Phoenix for warranty work as scheduled on 11 Jan 2022 (appointment made 30 Nov 2021 and sent...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-12-2022, 04:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,408
Posted By LennyC
Edge and Corner Protectors

Chamson Edge Corner Protector...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-03-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,524
Posted By LennyC
RV Sunguard Alternative to Magneshade

I had Magneshade for the last coach, but for the new one I went with RV Sunguard from RV Toy Store (https://rvtoystore.com/). They are located in Palm Springs CA, and I am impressed at the precise...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-19-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,522
Posted By LennyC
Generator Sharing Chassis Fuel

We were all newbies once!
Just be aware that if the generator shares the chassis fuel tank that there is a built-in supply cutoff to the generator when the fuel tank drops to 1/4 of a tank! That can...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-07-2022, 06:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,174
Posted By LennyC
Yes, Barringer 'Meteor' Crater AZ is a pristine...

Yes, Barringer 'Meteor' Crater AZ is a pristine impact crater from about 50,000 years ago that is fascinating to see and to learn about. It is almost a mile across. There is a nice campground at the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-04-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,174
Posted By LennyC
Sudbury, Ontario RV Parks

If you mean for RVs, although I haven't been to Sudbury for a number of years, there are several commercial campgrounds in the area but ratings are spotty. Likewise there are plenty of commercial...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-23-2022, 02:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,431
Posted By LennyC
Certified RVIA Inspector

Congratulations on your new purchase through NIRVC Nashville.
I took delivery of a 2021 Entegra Emblem (Class A, gas) on September 1st, 2021 at General RV in Draper UT, and this was delayed by at...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-20-2022, 03:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By LennyC
I can't help you with the paint question, but for...

I can't help you with the paint question, but for your signature update on a laptop or computer screen, just click on the 'User CP' link on the far left under your username banner, and then on the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-15-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,174
Posted By LennyC
I should have said from Port Huron MI you enter...

I should have said from Port Huron MI you enter Canada and travel on Hwy 402 to 401 to 403 to meet up with the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) that takes you to Niagara Falls. Shangri-La campground is near...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-15-2022, 05:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,174
Posted By LennyC
Cincinnati to Mackinaw to Niagara Falls

Hi Rick, here are a few suggestions since I grew up at Niagara Falls (Canadian side) and know the Ontario 'cottage country' quite well.
One good stopover on I-75 if you are a member of FMCA is at...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-13-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,387
Posted By LennyC
Thanks for the point-out Stu. I pulled the...

Thanks for the point-out Stu.
I pulled the trigger this morning at the sale price of $380 + $35 AZ sales tax. Just noticed after lunch that it is back up to $500, so I'm very happy.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-13-2022, 08:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,662
Posted By LennyC
Satellite Dome power switch

My Winegard T4 RoadTrip dome is powered by a simple 0-1 switch located on the wall in a cabinet with the receiver and HDMI connections. You can see what it looks like below and at this site...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-10-2022, 04:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 738
Posted By LennyC
CM Wireless & Electronics

After dealer in Utah screwed up installation of a Winegard in-motion dome with DISH and Wally receiver, I called CM Wireless (https://cmwireless.com/) (Glendale AZ, 866-717-2355) and they were...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-28-2021, 04:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By LennyC
Phoenix Bypass from North and South and Overnight Parks

Phoenix traffic can be very congested and I have had my share of it over the past five years I have lived in the western suburb of El Mirage.
But, there are two bypasses you should know about that...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-16-2021, 04:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,046
Posted By LennyC
I had the same issue when trying to access and...

I had the same issue when trying to access and register a new 2021 Emblem at the online Entegra Owner's Center the system would return: 'not a valid VIN' or something to that effect. It took two...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-02-2021, 03:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,044
Posted By LennyC
For Canadians, that's the 5/33 rule! :cool:

For Canadians, that's the 5/33 rule! :cool:
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