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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-22-2023, 06:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,451
Posted By mrfix
What year is your unit?

What year is your unit?
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-22-2023, 06:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By mrfix
Take 95 to 17 just below Fredericksburg, take 66...

Take 95 to 17 just below Fredericksburg, take 66 to 81 to 84 to hartford then go either 91 to 90 or stay on 84 to 90 depending on where in mass you want to go. I travel that route often in a 45'...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-17-2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By mrfix
I tow a wrangler unlimited about 12,000 miles a...

I tow a wrangler unlimited about 12,000 miles a year and have been using a brake buddy classic, the beige one, since 2015 with no issues at all, would not use anything else.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-05-2023, 05:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,914
Posted By mrfix
yes the valid system has a small compressor that...

yes the valid system has a small compressor that maintains pressure in the leveling system.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-01-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,914
Posted By mrfix
I have a Foretravel Realm with the same valid air...

I have a Foretravel Realm with the same valid air leveling system, I level on air for months at a time with no problem at all, I've owned this coach for 3 years and have used the jacks about 5 times,...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-20-2022, 07:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,791
Posted By mrfix
Filter and oil every 12,000 miles or once a year,...

Filter and oil every 12,000 miles or once a year, also air cleaner once a year. Pay now or pay more later.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-20-2022, 07:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,857
Posted By mrfix
Stick with your route, 81 to 66 to 17 to 95, I...

Stick with your route, 81 to 66 to 17 to 95, I take it all the time. I tried the 15 route and it always ended up being a nightmare.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-07-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By mrfix
I Use a TST system along with the valor system,...

I Use a TST system along with the valor system, they don't interfere with each other and it gives me a better level of comfort.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-17-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,336
Posted By mrfix
I tried bags of mouse free in the battery...

I tried bags of mouse free in the battery compartment of a coach i had a couple of years ago, the mice emptied the bags in the compartment and dragged them to another place in the coach for nesting...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-12-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,988
Posted By mrfix
I have a 2020 wrangler unlimited sahara etorque I...

I have a 2020 wrangler unlimited sahara etorque I tow using a Roadmaster two piece base plate and a roadmaster stowbar that mounts on the jeep and attaches to a 2" ball on the coach, have towed...
Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum 09-04-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,128
Posted By mrfix
do you have a spartan chassis, if so I have a...

do you have a spartan chassis, if so I have a 2021 realm and have built and tested a simulator and it works great.
Forum: Foretravel Owner's Forum 09-03-2022, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By mrfix
for starters, what is your house battery voltage,...

for starters, what is your house battery voltage, check your hydraulic fluid level, make sure your vacuum pump is running to deflate the bladders. Are all four slides doing the same thing.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-31-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,723
Posted By mrfix
Don, that's my concern no ventilation and all the...

Don, that's my concern no ventilation and all the heat producing equipment. When I took delivery of my coach I had many silverleaf issues because all of the controllers are in the common basement...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-31-2022, 06:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,129
Posted By mrfix
communication with firefly is all but...

communication with firefly is all but nonexistent, they never answer the phone and rarely reply to email and when they do reply it's to let you know they got the email, so far for me there has been...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-28-2022, 05:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,723
Posted By mrfix
I used an AC infinity T6 blower, it's only 32db...

I used an AC infinity T6 blower, it's only 32db at full speed, I can't hear it from inside or outside the coach and the digital controller is pretty slick. It's been installed for a year and half now...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-24-2022, 04:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,397
Posted By mrfix
poke a hole in the oil filter with a small punch...

poke a hole in the oil filter with a small punch prior to removing it, let it drain into a pan, put a self tapping screw in the hole after the filter drains and remove the filter, it's a lot lighter...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-19-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,723
Posted By mrfix
my concern from the begining with this coach was...

my concern from the begining with this coach was very warm basement temperatures, many days i saw over 120 degrees F, the aquahot, the two inverters and a bunch of electronics and no ventilation....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-18-2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,596
Posted By mrfix
i use dawn and water, works great

i use dawn and water, works great
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-18-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,723
Posted By mrfix
the basement floor is 11/2" thick, fiberglass top...

the basement floor is 11/2" thick, fiberglass top and bottom cored with closed cell foam, there is steel structure in the floor so you can use a magnet to find it. when the fan is running it puts the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-17-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,723
Posted By mrfix
I noticed the temperatures in my basement were...

I noticed the temperatures in my basement were reaching 130 degrees F I decided to install a ventilation system that would pull hot air from the basement near the basement ceiling and exhaust it...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-12-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,856
Posted By mrfix
I don't think so because the AC high limit is a...

I don't think so because the AC high limit is a mechanical breaker that trips on temperature only so it will trip when powered or not.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-12-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,856
Posted By mrfix
I've been battling this for a year, finally got...

I've been battling this for a year, finally got the answer from aquahot yesterday. the new units have a 205 degree high temp limit on the AC electric, on the 450D we have engine glycol circulating...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-27-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 409
Posted By mrfix
I take that route all the time in a 45' coach...

I take that route all the time in a 45' coach pulling a 4 door wrangler, 84 from Hartford to the New York line is in great shape, New York isn't bad and the interchange for 84 to 81 has been all...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-25-2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 989
Posted By mrfix
I use the same idea but instead of the microwave...

I use the same idea but instead of the microwave I hold the central vac hose about 4" below one light, I turn all lights off except one and all the bugs fly to the light and get sucked down the hose,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-25-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,705
Posted By mrfix
yes I realize all of what you said, I have been...

yes I realize all of what you said, I have been an HVAC tech for over 40 years and have worked on just about every type of industrial, residential and automotive type system there is and am...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-25-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,705
Posted By mrfix
An experianced heating and refrigeration tech can...

An experianced heating and refrigeration tech can properly charge any system based on the TP chart using a set of gauges. I have converted many systems in older cars from R12 to R134A and serviced...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-24-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 349
Posted By mrfix
The difference between a boat and an rv, when you...

The difference between a boat and an rv, when you stop, put the brake on, get out and walk 10 feet and turn to look at the rv, the rv is still there.
Forum: Full-Timers 07-23-2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 19,662
Posted By mrfix
We started with a 38' gas coach. packed it up and...

We started with a 38' gas coach. packed it up and traveled the country for over 2 years. Traded it for a 42' diesel pusher and were able to move 3/4 of the stuff we had inthe basement of the gasser...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-21-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,433
Posted By mrfix
I have a K4 chassis and received a recall for...

I have a K4 chassis and received a recall for this issue last year, I had it checked at Foretravel last October and they found no issue.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-21-2022, 05:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,084
Posted By mrfix
install an onan ec30 and it will start your...

install an onan ec30 and it will start your generator on a low battery voltage or an air conditioning call and shut it down when the call is satisfied, I installed a number of these, they work well.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-19-2022, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 437
Posted By mrfix
here's a photo

here's a photo
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-19-2022, 05:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 437
Posted By mrfix
this is for the isl 9 engine, Gates micro v #...

this is for the isl 9 engine, Gates micro v # K080710, to install the belt you must remove the idler to allow the belt to run from the alternator to the upper main pulley.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-14-2022, 05:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By mrfix
i like to have the engine running to help the...

i like to have the engine running to help the small valid compressor, it just doesn't put out enough air for the initial leveling process. The intent of the valid compressor is to provide air...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By mrfix
valid zero set procedure

this should help
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By mrfix
you really should be on level ground when setting...

you really should be on level ground when setting zero. I did my initial calibration in a walmart parking lot, once set properly your should level spot on every time.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By mrfix
I use valid air leveling all the time, I only use...

I use valid air leveling all the time, I only use my jacks is when I stop for more than a month. With the coach running I dial up the level system on the suspension page on the dash, select auto...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-26-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,827
Posted By mrfix
extend you awning to full extension, get a ladder...

extend you awning to full extension, get a ladder and check the top of the awning for debris being rolled up on the tight end of the awning. The problem with these awning is they roll up whatever...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-17-2022, 05:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,169
Posted By mrfix
I traveled the entire country during the time I...

I traveled the entire country during the time I used a dolly to include the mountains out west and never had a brake issue. If you have an f53 ford chassis under your coach it is pre wired for a...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-16-2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,169
Posted By mrfix
I used a mastertow 80THD tow dolly with electric...

I used a mastertow 80THD tow dolly with electric brakes for three years, it was great, easy on, easy off. I never had any issue what so ever. The mastertow was light enough to push around at a...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-15-2022, 04:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,310
Posted By mrfix
my experience has been that HH is a quiet out of...

my experience has been that HH is a quiet out of the way, $150.00 a night campground with no hook ups. We use them often and have a great time.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-12-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,196
Posted By mrfix
My Foretravel Realm is dead silent, no wind...

My Foretravel Realm is dead silent, no wind noise, rattles or squeaks and it rides like a magic carpet.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-10-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,193
Posted By mrfix
Generally speaking an entry leval diesel coach...

Generally speaking an entry leval diesel coach will have the same construction, furniture and amenities as a high end gas coach with higher maintenance costs and more often than not less performance....
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-06-2022, 06:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,798
Posted By mrfix
I have a 2020 jeep wrangler that would go stone...

I have a 2020 jeep wrangler that would go stone dead in 4 hours of towing. I added a #10 charge line with a 30 amp fuse directly to the battery and have towed it all around the country for over...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-04-2022, 05:29 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,401
Posted By mrfix
I was refering to the Onan generators, any Onan...

I was refering to the Onan generators, any Onan 8000 and smaller is a 120 volt generator.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-03-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,571
Posted By mrfix
I had a dewalt work light battery burst into...

I had a dewalt work light battery burst into flames while I was doing an oil change on my coach. fortunately I was able to throw it accross the yard and not have it burn my coach. the fire was pretty...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-03-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,401
Posted By mrfix
That's not correct my rv has 220 volt cooktop and...

That's not correct my rv has 220 volt cooktop and washer and dryer, my 12500 watt onan puts out 220 volt power and so does the 10,000 watt onan. The 8000 and down are 120 volt only generators.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-02-2022, 05:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,638
Posted By mrfix
We just traveled rt 78 in PA after staying at...

We just traveled rt 78 in PA after staying at cabelas on our way north. Rt 78 was in far worst condition than rt 84 has ever been. the entire length of rt78 is a mess, what's not broken or pot holed...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-28-2022, 05:26 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,401
Posted By mrfix
yes, using multipass stringer beads, the little...

yes, using multipass stringer beads, the little inverter rocks, it's not cheap but if you are a welder you can't beat it, it will get you out of a jamb. I can run it plugged into my wet bay outlet...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-28-2022, 05:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,187
Posted By mrfix
I use TST 507 and have for over six years they...

I use TST 507 and have for over six years they work great and have saved me a few times with leaks on my toad that I would not have realized until it was too late. the pressure i see on the monitor...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-27-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,401
Posted By mrfix
I carry a miller maxstar 161 dual voltage stick...

I carry a miller maxstar 161 dual voltage stick welder, its no bigger than a lunch box and weighs about 9 pounds. I carry it, 15' of light duty ground and electrode cables and some 6011 and 7018....
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