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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-04-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,895
Posted By Jake74
Good friend of mine for 20 years is a big truck...

Good friend of mine for 20 years is a big truck tire sales man. When I needed tires for my 08 safari 255/70-22.5 he said buy these road lux brand. They are Chinese tires. They replaced my Goodyears...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,185
Posted By Jake74
My 2008 ISB 300hp in my 38ft safari gets anywhere...

My 2008 ISB 300hp in my 38ft safari gets anywhere from 6.5-7.5 pulling our jeep. I usually run in the 70mph range.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-27-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,796
Posted By Jake74
Staying home. Going to wash the rv,grill and sip...

Staying home. Going to wash the rv,grill and sip on some cold ones.
Got a new set of 22.5 tires to mount and need to service it for my trip out west in September. Just need to get up the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-26-2016, 10:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By Jake74
The only thing working is the horn? If so the...

The only thing working is the horn? If so the main power wire must be burned up.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-25-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,952
Posted By Jake74
When I bought my wife her new 2014 tdi passat the...

When I bought my wife her new 2014 tdi passat the sales man said what kind of payment can you afford and I said let's not worry about the payment lets talk price. After an hour of negotiating they...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-25-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By Jake74
What engine is in the brave? If chevy it probably...

What engine is in the brave? If chevy it probably got the hei distributor module. If Chrysler or ford it probably fried the ignition "brain box". In any case all these are cheap fix. Just stick a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-24-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,779
Posted By Jake74
Can't beat a pre emission diesel. After 07.5...

Can't beat a pre emission diesel. After 07.5 everything got dpf filters and egr which brought reliability and fuel milage down on Diesel engines.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-05-2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,210
Posted By Jake74
I have a 2008 38ft safari simba FRED. It's on a...

I have a 2008 38ft safari simba FRED. It's on a freightliner chassis with 300hp cummins and Allison trans. It does a good job towing our jeep. It's not a diesel pusher but I have no complaints. It...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-01-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,224
Posted By Jake74
I have the Porter cable 120v. Works great.

I have the Porter cable 120v. Works great.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-24-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,333
Posted By Jake74
Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-24-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jake74
Didn't figure there was. Buddy and I was thinking...

Didn't figure there was. Buddy and I was thinking bout doing a week long rafting trip down the Colorado a couple years back just never have yet.
Thanks for the reply.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-24-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jake74
I love rafting. Any recommendation for a short...

I love rafting. Any recommendation for a short trip while at Grand Canyon?
We went to badlands,yellowstone and black hills last September for 2 weeks and had a great time and learned the do's and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-24-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By Jake74
It's delamination. It's when the glue holding...

It's delamination. It's when the glue holding outer skin turns loose. Being it's at the end of the panel an experienced rv repair place might be able to pull the seam seal strip and reglue it or if...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-24-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,333
Posted By Jake74
I would also like to know the cost? I only live a...

I would also like to know the cost? I only live a couple hours from red bay and need mine replaced.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-22-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jake74
Thanks for the replies everyone,there very...

Thanks for the replies everyone,there very helpful.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-21-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jake74
Thanks this is very helpful. I like jeeping so...

Thanks this is very helpful. I like jeeping so that's why im staying in moab longer than other parks. I'm also staying a day longer in zion cause we want to hike the narrows and some other trails...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-21-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jake74
I'm not retired so I'm on a time restraint. I...

I'm not retired so I'm on a time restraint. I guess I could skip a park or two. What should I do to maximize my vacation?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-21-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jake74
Ok I made reservations as follows. What does...

Ok I made reservations as follows. What does everyone think?

Monument valley. sept.16-18 at Gouldings campground
Arches,Moab,Canyonlands. sept.18-22 at Portal campground
Capitol reef....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-18-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jake74
Thanks this is great info. Where should I start?...

Thanks this is great info. Where should I start? Grand canyon? Moab? Monument valley?
Also how long should I stay at each location to be able to see plenty?
Grand Canyon?
Bryce?...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-17-2016, 10:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jake74
Thanks for the reply it's very helpful. I usually...

Thanks for the reply it's very helpful. I usually put in 500-550 miles a day if weather is good. I could probably extend to 2.5 weeks.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-17-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jake74
Thanks for the reply. We did yellowstone,black...

Thanks for the reply. We did yellowstone,black hills and badlands last September and had a great time. It was a 2 week trip and really wish I would have had another week.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-17-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,690
Posted By Jake74
Grand Canyon and Utah parks?

So I've finally nailed down a time I'm headed out west to monument valley,Bryce,Moab,arches,grand canyon. I'm going middle of September and have 2 weeks. Where and how long should I stay at each...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-04-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,167
Posted By Jake74
My 2008 38ft safari simba is front engine diesel...

My 2008 38ft safari simba is front engine diesel on a freightliner chassis. It's a 300hp 5.9 cummins and Allison 5 speed. I like it and have put 15,000 trouble free miles on it. It how ever is not a...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-30-2016, 08:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,535
Posted By Jake74
I've never paid for the modem. It's always been...

I've never paid for the modem. It's always been free but would charge you if not returned. I carry my own golfcart as I have a tandem tow just for this purpose. Having a cart at the fort is so much...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-29-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,535
Posted By Jake74
I usually stay in 600 loop. Try to get in the...

I usually stay in 600 loop. Try to get in the lower number 600's for satellite reception as from around 619 and up are pretty shaded. I'll be there end of February for a 1.5 week stay. It's the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-29-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,918
Posted By Jake74
My father bought a brand new f450 in 1990. It...

My father bought a brand new f450 in 1990. It would get death wobble just out of the blue when starting out at a red light. It would do it so bad you would have to come to a complete stop and start...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-27-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,477
Posted By Jake74
My next question is should I start at Grand...

My next question is should I start at Grand Canyon and work my way up or start at top and work my way down?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-27-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,477
Posted By Jake74
Thanks for the info. This is what I was looking...

Thanks for the info. This is what I was looking for.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-27-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,477
Posted By Jake74
Should I make CG reservations or just wing it?...

Should I make CG reservations or just wing it? I'm not big on reservations as I like to go at my own pace.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-27-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,477
Posted By Jake74
Thanks for the tips everyone.

Thanks for the tips everyone.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-26-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,477
Posted By Jake74
Grand Canyon and Utah National Park?

The wife and I went to bad lands,black hills and yellowstone in September and looking to head out west end of April first of May. Leaving from Alabama. I want to see Grand Canyon,Bryce,arches,canyon...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-26-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By Jake74
They have free dry camping in a large area across...

They have free dry camping in a large area across from speedway entrance. Carried my 40 ft rv one year. Get there a couple days early for a primo spot. Only draw back is it's party central in that...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-28-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,638
Posted By Jake74
A small leak will cause a black smoke issue. I...

A small leak will cause a black smoke issue. I had a small intake plenum cover bolt fall out on a 5.9 cummins and it caused a smoke issue. Size of the bolt was probably 6mm. The bolt was still laying...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2015, 08:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,536
Posted By Jake74
The number 1 item I see give trouble on a c7 is a...

The number 1 item I see give trouble on a c7 is a injector will fail. That being said that usually happens in the 150,000 mile range. C7 got what I call a suit case high pressure pump which last of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By Jake74
I would first check all the intercooler...

I would first check all the intercooler connections for a split, if that's good I would move to intercooler itself and have it checked for a split seam or crack in the core.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,536
Posted By Jake74
My father and I own a heavy truck salvage yard....

My father and I own a heavy truck salvage yard. We get our fare share of c7's in wrecks,good trucks and blown up. I've seen some with 400,000 miles on them still running strong and I've seen them...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 08-18-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,165
Posted By Jake74
Your friction clutches are fiber with a metal...

Your friction clutches are fiber with a metal plate stacked between.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-16-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By Jake74
I'm not retired. My wife and I are taking a...

I'm not retired. My wife and I are taking a little over 2 weeks for this trip. If the CG's won't be full around this time I will play it by ear on the way up. I'm staying at cedar pass lodge in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-16-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 762
Posted By Jake74
Can you post some pictures of the damage?

Can you post some pictures of the damage?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-16-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By Jake74
Thanks for replies. I'm looking to stay south of...

Thanks for replies. I'm looking to stay south of Kansas City first night then not sure the next maybe west of souix falls. I then have all my CG booked for rest of trip.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-16-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By Jake74
CG along the way to Yellowstone.

I'm pulling out Thursday morning on my way to yellowstone. My first stop along the way will be the badlands for a couple nights. I'm leaving from hanceville,AL and looking to drive 600 miles a day so...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-13-2015, 07:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,300
Posted By Jake74
It's personal opinion. Them and bridge stones...

It's personal opinion. Them and bridge stones won't hang in there on a small tire heavy haul application for me. Had best luck with sumitomo,double coin and Hercules tires. It's odd that the off...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-12-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,300
Posted By Jake74
I have them on my 435 Landoll trailer. It's a 53...

I have them on my 435 Landoll trailer. It's a 53 foot trailer made to move heavy equipment. The size is 10R17.5 and they are holding up much better than the guaranteed to blow firestones I replaced.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,949
Posted By Jake74
I wonder if the grounded injector wire could have...

I wonder if the grounded injector wire could have damaged it. If you pull the air cleaner and look down the throttle body are both injectors spraying the same amount?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,613
Posted By Jake74
Always go and inspect the vehicle for yourself...

Always go and inspect the vehicle for yourself before bidding at salvage auction as pictures can be deceiving as there is always some hidden damage. I have no problem driving a rebuilt title vehicle,...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-10-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,638
Posted By Jake74
Your engine is a CAPS injection pump equipped...

Your engine is a CAPS injection pump equipped engine. The injection pump on these engines were known for reliability issues. If it runs smooth and idles fine it's probably ok. If CAC had a hole in it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,613
Posted By Jake74
I just bought a salvage jeep to pull behind my...

I just bought a salvage jeep to pull behind my salvage motorhome. It's a 05 wrangler that was hit in the right rear quarter. After fixing it I had a total of $6500 in it which is half what a lot...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,613
Posted By Jake74
I bought my 2008 simba safari from copart with a...

I bought my 2008 simba safari from copart with a salvage title. I did a build thread on here about it. My father and I own a big truck salvage business so I have rebuilder license. It cost a whole...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-09-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Posted By Jake74
Just looks stained to me. My roof on my old 2008...

Just looks stained to me. My roof on my old 2008 raptor toyhauler looked like that. Nothing I tried would remove the stains. I just kept it treated every year. I kept it under a roof so it was never...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-09-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,557
Posted By Jake74
I had a similar issue with my 5500 onan in my old...

I had a similar issue with my 5500 onan in my old raptor toyhauler. Under heavy load it would get hot and die. I tried a lot of things but no luck. I pulled the fuel line off carb to check pump flow...
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