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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-12-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 642
Posted By cjd10
X2 on the Borg Valve System. These are long...

X2 on the Borg Valve System.
These are long solid valve stems, not extensions.
No more fighting leaking extensions
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-23-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,659
Posted By cjd10
Just a thought even though some other things are...

Just a thought even though some other things are working.
Is your battery disconnect switch turned on?
On my old MH strange things would happen if it was off.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-04-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,637
Posted By cjd10
I just installed the tireminder system on my 36...

I just installed the tireminder system on my 36 ft Georgetown about four months ago.
The directions say it should be mounted somewhere between the rear wheels and the rear of the MH.
I tried mine...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-14-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By cjd10
Everything on the walls in my MH is held on by...

Everything on the walls in my MH is held on by the heavy duty Command strips. I clean the wall thoroughly with alcohol be fore putting them on.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-09-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,099
Posted By cjd10
After having the generator autostart fail and...

After having the generator autostart fail and nearly losing our dogs we went with the Marcell unit.
It will let us know if the power goes off and when it is restored. It will also alert us if the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-11-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 649
Posted By cjd10
Same here

Same here
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-06-2023, 07:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,202
Posted By cjd10
X2 Having the Borg solid valve stems installed...

X2
Having the Borg solid valve stems installed on my MH is easily one of the best upgrades I have done. Maintaining and checking air pressure is so much easier.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-22-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,418
Posted By cjd10
Borg Dually Solid valve stems is one of the best...

Borg Dually Solid valve stems is one of the best upgrades I have put on my MH.
Installed them on front and rear. No more leaks.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-16-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,573
Posted By cjd10
Congratulations! That is one beautiful MH

Congratulations! That is one beautiful MH
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-24-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 632
Posted By cjd10
Had my tires replaced 2 years ago and had them...

Had my tires replaced 2 years ago and had them install a set of the Borg Dually Valve Stems.
Absolutely love having the solid valve stems. Like you I was always fighting leaks from the braided valve...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-13-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,729
Posted By cjd10
Hope yours comes off easier than mine. What was...

Hope yours comes off easier than mine. What was left of the fan was a real pain to slide off the shaft
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,729
Posted By cjd10
Had it happen on my rear AC about a year ago. Had...

Had it happen on my rear AC about a year ago. Had the cover off troubleshooting but wasn't looking for that. I just happened to see one of the blades laying in the bottom then noticed they were all...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-06-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By cjd10
Check with NAPA auto parts. Three years ago I had...

Check with NAPA auto parts. Three years ago I had to replace one and they custom made it to the length I needed.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-23-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,262
Posted By cjd10
x2 We always run water into the traps and never...

x2
We always run water into the traps and never drive with a window or roof vent up. Having a window open seems to create a suction that draws the fumes from the tank
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-07-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By cjd10
Replaced the original Goodyears with Toyos last...

Replaced the original Goodyears with Toyos last summer. Very happy with them.
Do yourself a favor and have the Borg Dually steel valve stems installed with whatever tires you end up getting. Makes...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-01-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,370
Posted By cjd10
Sad to read all these stories of how bad Tiffin...

Sad to read all these stories of how bad Tiffin has gotten. We looked at some a few years ago and had looked forward to upgrading to one someday.
Not after reading this thread
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-20-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By cjd10
Check that the terminals on your engine battery...

Check that the terminals on your engine battery are clean and tight.
Have seen this problem at least three times on my truck and other family members vehicles.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-12-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,053
Posted By cjd10
Yep, what he said. Experienced the same thing...

Yep, what he said. Experienced the same thing after mine were installed.
Dealer had set air pressure to 115. Dropped it back to my normal 92 and they were fine.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-28-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,684
Posted By cjd10
You might want to check and see if any of the...

You might want to check and see if any of the Heating/Airconditioning companys in your area provide duct cleaning services. I know there is one here in Charleston that advertises professional...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-03-2022, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,396
Posted By cjd10
I have a 30 gallon tank. We never boondock. We...

I have a 30 gallon tank. We never boondock. We use propane for the stove, water heater, and occasional heat if the temp gets blow 40 degrees.
I top my tank off once a year in the fall and usually...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-07-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 619
Posted By cjd10
Since we travel with our dogs we use a Marcell...

Since we travel with our dogs we use a Marcell unit to monitor the temps inside our MH while we are away for short times. It uses a cell signal and will notify us if the temperature gets out of a set...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-20-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By cjd10
I put 6 Toyos on my MH about 6 months ago and...

I put 6 Toyos on my MH about 6 months ago and have been very happy with them. I had the Borg steel valve stems installed at the same time.
Hated to spend the money but the peace of mind not driving...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-17-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,954
Posted By cjd10
If it were me I would have a front end alignment...

If it were me I would have a front end alignment done before driving it 2000 miles.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-08-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 958
Posted By cjd10
Mine did that last month on a trip to Illinois....

Mine did that last month on a trip to Illinois. Bad fuel pump
Bought a cheap one off Amazon and it leaked. Ended up paying more for an OEM from Onan. Fairley easy install. Hardest part was getting...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-08-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,471
Posted By cjd10
Yep. When pulling our golf cart on a trailer I...

Yep. When pulling our golf cart on a trailer I always have the rear view camera on. Came out of Myrtle Beach State Park and made a left turn. Looked at the monitor and no golf cart. Forgot it was the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-01-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,108
Posted By cjd10
What he said. I have a residential and only...

What he said.
I have a residential and only two 12V Deep cycle batteries. The inverter powers the refrigerator and the alternator keeps the batteries charged while driving.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-24-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 367
Posted By cjd10
Exclamation Kudos to Cummins Onan

Left last Friday on a trip to Illinois from Charleston SC to visit old friends for a week. About 200 miles from our destination the fuel pump on the generator started having problems when it got too...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-14-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By cjd10
Bumbee.. Check out the Marcell unit. Text and...

Bumbee.. Check out the Marcell unit. Text and Phone call for High Temp and or power loss
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-13-2021, 06:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,539
Posted By cjd10
Well Said

Well Said
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-20-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,852
Posted By cjd10
Looks like a beautiful Coach. I know that had to...

Looks like a beautiful Coach. I know that had to make you sick
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,788
Posted By cjd10
Just put a full set of Toyos on to replace my 8...

Just put a full set of Toyos on to replace my 8 year old Goodyears.
Hated to spend the money but feel a whole lot more confident now.
Also had the Borg valve stems installed. No more extensions to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-07-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By cjd10
Solved A/C Compressor Shutting Down

I had posted a few weeks ago about my Dometic AC compressor turning on but making a loud sound and shutting off after minute or so.
Turns out all the blades on the fan that blows on the coils had...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-06-2021, 07:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,473
Posted By cjd10
Dometic had a recall some years ago on their...

Dometic had a recall some years ago on their toilets. The waste water in the bowl was leaking into the toilet. Could never figure out where the smell was coming from. Dometic sent us a new one but I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 799
Posted By cjd10
Thank you for all your help. I will let you know...

Thank you for all your help. I will let you know what the problem ends up being
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 799
Posted By cjd10
True. What I should have said is try the...

True. What I should have said is try the capacitors from the front AC in the rear AC. Not full swap
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,726
Posted By cjd10
Edit… Call the Tax Assessor Office in whatever...

Edit… Call the Tax Assessor Office in whatever County you want to know. Realized DMV won’t be able to help you
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 799
Posted By cjd10
Thanks for that information. I’ll have to get up...

Thanks for that information. I’ll have to get up there one evening this week and swap the parts from the front AC and see what happens.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,726
Posted By cjd10
Hard to say as each county has different rates....

Hard to say as each county has different rates. The counties on either side of us are around 50% higher. If you call a DMV office in Greenville with your vin number they could probably tell you.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 799
Posted By cjd10
Hadn’t thought about bad connections. I have...

Hadn’t thought about bad connections. I have replaced the start capacitor a few years ago when the fan would run but not the compressor. This time the fan is running and the compressor will come on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 799
Posted By cjd10
One of those trips

Headed up to Darlington yesterday for a weekend of drag racing. On the way up the back Air Conditioner quit then when we got here the door handle broke. At least we can use a screwdriver to open it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2021, 07:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,726
Posted By cjd10
Berkeley County my 2014 Geogetown showed value of...

Berkeley County my 2014 Geogetown showed value of $60,000 and taxes are about $850.00. I believe neighboring Charleston County is a good bit higher
Funny though, the tag portion on my MH is around...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-02-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,387
Posted By cjd10
I have had only one breaker trip on my Onan 5500...

I have had only one breaker trip on my Onan 5500 and lost all AC Power.
Not sure the logic. Just figured thats the way it is
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-24-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By cjd10
Funny, I was just thinking the other day that I...

Funny, I was just thinking the other day that I spend more time on our newer MH than on the two previous older models.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-07-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By cjd10
Guess I got lucky. Mine was relatively easy. ...

Guess I got lucky. Mine was relatively easy.
It made a huge difference in the way mine handled also.
I try to tell users that come on the forum and ask how to improve handling to try a good front...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-03-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,239
Posted By cjd10
McCarthy Tires on Cross County Road. Nothing...

McCarthy Tires on Cross County Road. Nothing special to look at. All they do is big trucks and such.
Great people to work with. Dropped my rig off at 8:00 and by 11 they were finished. I'll see if I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-03-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,239
Posted By cjd10
Just put 6 Toyo 143's on my MH last week. ...

Just put 6 Toyo 143's on my MH last week.
Ordered a set of Borg solid valve stems and had them installed at the same time. Man those are nice. Hopefully I can get my TPMS to work correctly now
The...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-19-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,236
Posted By cjd10
Just replaced my 8 yr original Goodyears with a...

Just replaced my 8 yr original Goodyears with a set of 144's this morning.
Hope they are as good as everyone is saying. And mine do smell.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-30-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 970
Posted By cjd10
Glad to hear you are happy with them. Have an...

Glad to hear you are happy with them.
Have an appt next week to have my Goodyears replace with Toyos
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-27-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By cjd10
I have replaced mine. Not difficult once you get...

I have replaced mine. Not difficult once you get the shade down.
In my case the wiring was routed wrong and the shade itself wore thru the wire right at the base of the motor.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-16-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,201
Posted By cjd10
Which Toyos did you order? Getting ready to...

Which Toyos did you order?
Getting ready to replace the Goodyears that came on my MH with Toyos
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