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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-11-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,209
Posted By LouieL
Sumitomo is great tire at a reasonable price.

Sumitomo is great tire at a reasonable price.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-09-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,543
Posted By LouieL
JOSAM is supposed to be a very advanced shop for...

JOSAM is supposed to be a very advanced shop for alignments. Do you mind sharing what the alignments cost you. Thanks
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 10-27-2016, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,719
Posted By LouieL
I agree, they have a very good reputation. I...

I agree, they have a very good reputation. I would be interested in this information also.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-21-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,112
Posted By LouieL
I used some strip of Eternabond tape to seal the...

I used some strip of Eternabond tape to seal the openings. No issues.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-19-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,809
Posted By LouieL
I have this system and it works great.

I have this system and it works great.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-13-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2,410
Views: 1,646,969
Posted By LouieL
Its permanently mounted in the position on the...

Its permanently mounted in the position on the photos
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-13-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2,410
Views: 1,646,969
Posted By LouieL
Bedroom mods

I removed the old Panasonic CRT TV from the factory pull out location. I flipped the hinged framing to the opposite side and built a back panel to enclose the opening. I then used some textured vinyl...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-08-2016, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2,410
Views: 1,646,969
Posted By LouieL
I thought the glass removal was going to be...

I thought the glass removal was going to be difficult, but it turned out being very easy. A heat gun, wood dowels and patience is all that's needed.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-28-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2,410
Views: 1,646,969
Posted By LouieL
Thanks! They can be purchased direct, but these...

Thanks! They can be purchased direct, but these specific ones I found at the local Lowes.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-28-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2,410
Views: 1,646,969
Posted By LouieL
Pulled the ugly 1970's kitchen counter glass out...

Pulled the ugly 1970's kitchen counter glass out of our 2006 39S. Updated it using Smart Tiles.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160229/7edd9f50383a36a60bf199a87fc29f01.jpg
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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-19-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,329
Posted By LouieL
Well said.

Well said.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-18-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,329
Posted By LouieL
Yes you get a high dollar tire with known...

Yes you get a high dollar tire with known sidewall cracking problems at a premium price. No thanks :facepalm:
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-12-2016, 08:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,414
Posted By LouieL
Congrats on the new purchase. FYI a Carfax is...

Congrats on the new purchase. FYI a Carfax is useless on a motor coach. Your best bet is to do your own research and call Freightliner with a VIN to check for service and recalls, Cummins for the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-23-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,351
Posted By LouieL
The mechanical aspect of turbo charging a gas...

The mechanical aspect of turbo charging a gas engined RV would be rather easy, FORD or Chevy. I think the most difficult part would be the engine management and fuel side of the equation. Both...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-30-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,449
Posted By LouieL
Be careful with that valve. It will break rather...

Be careful with that valve. It will break rather easy if not exercised regularly. The only good thing is that it can be easily replaced with a higher quality piece.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-06-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,423
Posted By LouieL
Congrats.. Mechanically, the Ford chassis in...

Congrats..
Mechanically, the Ford chassis in the Storm or any other F53 equipped class A is dead reliable. If you need tools it wont be for the chassis.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-27-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 968
Posted By LouieL
You will be so happy with the Samsung. I did the...

You will be so happy with the Samsung. I did the same sometime back. One of the best mods I have ever done.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-14-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,116
Posted By LouieL
Take your RV to the local truck scales. You will...

Take your RV to the local truck scales. You will get front and rear axle weights. I did so and using the chart i can run my new Sumitomos safely down to 85 psi. I have them set at 90 psi.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-10-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,197
Posted By LouieL
Tolerance to engine Vibrations can be subjective....

Tolerance to engine Vibrations can be subjective. Diesel engines are big beasts that are not exactly made to idle silky smooth like a German V6. I dont know that a vibration at idle on a DP is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-10-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,510
Posted By LouieL
Is it the fan clutch or the hub bearing, which...

Is it the fan clutch or the hub bearing, which is commonly known to fail? Lots of info here on such a problem. Do a search so you do not get ripped off or charged for needless work.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-04-2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,908
Posted By LouieL
The answer is yes. I have experience with the...

The answer is yes. I have experience with the firestone units on prior 2001 Coachmen Class A gasser. I had the same issues as you. On my unit, if i aired the bags to full 100 psi it would lift...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-21-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,130
Posted By LouieL
Some advise. Usually they get full or water and...

Some advise. Usually they get full or water and lock up from the rust. But with that, They are very forgiving. Some disassembly, and a good scrubbing with a red scrubbing pad and WD 40 to remove the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By LouieL
What you need is a seat belt extender. They are...

What you need is a seat belt extender. They are bucked in between you factory shoulder harness and seat buckle. They are usually made for plus sized people. But in your case, I will allow the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-16-2015, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,260
Posted By LouieL
My 1200 fridge did not have any extra ...

My 1200 fridge did not have any extra attachments on top or back. This perhaps varies from company to company. I did have to use a slim crow bar to get the unit to budge from the opening. Once i...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-25-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,742
Posted By LouieL
I had odor issues on our last trip. Found the...

I had odor issues on our last trip. Found the smell to be from the gray tank coming up through a very loose air admittance valve under the kitchen sink.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-25-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,003
Posted By LouieL
If your coach is equipped with a Norcold 1200,...

If your coach is equipped with a Norcold 1200, you can make a Samsung RF18 easily fit. Your only concern will be to adding height to the opening. There are other units that are cheaper, but this one...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-14-2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,665
Posted By LouieL
I am not an electrician so I'll t ry. Basically,...

I am not an electrician so I'll t ry. Basically, the 30 amp outlet in the home had 50 amp service. So when using a 50-30 RV adapter plug , the Surgeguard was seeing voltage on the ground prong and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-12-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,665
Posted By LouieL
Disregard for now. It was a late night and we...

Disregard for now. It was a late night and we have it figured out. Thanks
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-12-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,665
Posted By LouieL
30 amp service to 50 amp coach. Sure guard issue?

Currently we have our 2006 Discovery parked in front of friends house. I plugged the coach 50 amp service cord using a 30 amp adapter to the outlet in his garage.

For reasons unknown the Surge...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-07-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,224
Posted By LouieL
SAMSUNG RF 18. It is counter depth and the...

SAMSUNG RF 18.

It is counter depth and the replacement to the RF 19. It fits width and depth wise in the same opening a Norcold 1200 is in. You will have to modify the opening for height.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 06-28-2015, 01:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Posted By LouieL
It took me a good 2-3 hours to do. But now im...

It took me a good 2-3 hours to do. But now im sure I could do it in half that time . I suggest having a good light source that you can leave in place. I fought my way working around the sliding...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 06-28-2015, 01:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Posted By LouieL
Im going on a limb here, but im sure the water...

Im going on a limb here, but im sure the water pump belt would be the same.This belt comes installed directly from Cat. The accessory drive and corresponding serpentine belt is furnished by the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-28-2015, 12:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,965
Posted By LouieL
RocDog, Did you purchase the tire and have them...

RocDog, Did you purchase the tire and have them installed by Coker Services ? Id like to know how it all went?

Thanks
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 06-24-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Posted By LouieL
Yes rear radiator. Other than the difficulty...

Yes rear radiator. Other than the difficulty reaching the bolts, I had no problems loosening the tension slot bolt behind the balancer. The pivot bolt on the other hand was hard to turn. I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,329
Posted By LouieL
I put a front set of Sumitomos on my coach...

I put a front set of Sumitomos on my coach several months ago. So far im very happy with them. I don't buy into the high dollar Michelin is the only good tire bandwagon.

I had the opportunity to...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 06-22-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Posted By LouieL
Check your belts

Just finished a water pump and serpentine belt swap on my Discovery 39S with a C7.

Motor has only 27,000 miles. Looks like I may saved myself a service call on the side of the road. The factory...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-18-2015, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,528
Posted By LouieL
Ken, Great lesson. Take what those places say...

Ken, Great lesson. Take what those places say with a grain of salt. Do your own research because you may save lots of $$$
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-18-2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 20,099
Posted By LouieL
LD did a great job selling us our first class A ...

LD did a great job selling us our first class A 9 years ago.Unfortunately they came up short in the service promises.

Last year we returned but did not buy because of the pressure tactics and...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-16-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By LouieL
I just completed a Samsung RF 18 install on my...

I just completed a Samsung RF 18 install on my 2006 Discovery.

Samsung 33 in. W 17.5 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator in Stainless Platinum, Counter Depth-RF18HFENBSP - The Home Depot...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-06-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,604
Posted By LouieL
I had my My Mirada( twin brother to yours) for...

I had my My Mirada( twin brother to yours) for over 8 years.Great RV with Lots of great memories. Our had turn signals on the mirrors but always kept putting off doing a rear camera. Like you say,...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-05-2015, 07:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,166
Posted By LouieL
I believe he documents his travels in his van. I...

I believe he documents his travels in his van. I somehow bumped into that video and it fits within whats being discussed here, being an irresponsible RVer and Walmart parking lots. It was interesting...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-04-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,166
Posted By LouieL
Check out this vid stating at the 8 minute mark....

Check out this vid stating at the 8 minute mark. I believe this is in Utah.

https://youtu.be/y5uwEKFHf9A
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-01-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,086
Posted By LouieL
Same with us. All I could think about was the...

Same with us. All I could think about was the poor performing NOcold everytime we used the coach.

I finished my Samsung install just 3 weeks ago. I did loose a drawer but only because I wanted...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-01-2015, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,272
Posted By LouieL
I called Fleetwood back in October of 2014 in...

I called Fleetwood back in October of 2014 in regards to the same info for my 2006 Discovery. I was told that they no longer possessed this information.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-28-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,245
Posted By LouieL
2011 Malibu LT.

2011 Malibu LT.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-23-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,903
Posted By LouieL
It seems that in the CAT valve adjustment threads...

It seems that in the CAT valve adjustment threads , it is alleged that mileage ever so slightly increases. How many of these CAT engines has had their valve adjustment done?

My 20006 Disco, has...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-23-2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,410
Posted By LouieL
California has always been tough on over...

California has always been tough on over length... period. Any RVer going through there should understand they can demand you unhook and have wrecker tow your trailer off the highway or out of the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-22-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By LouieL
Yes it can easily be done

Yes it can easily be done
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-16-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,163
Posted By LouieL
Well Done !

Well Done !
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-08-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2,410
Views: 1,646,969
Posted By LouieL
Gadget man. I recall looking at your swap after...

Gadget man. I recall looking at your swap after we bought our Discovery. Great write up. Thanks for confirming what I thought all along... that mirror has to go. Also that trim around the fridge...
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