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Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-31-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 23,757
Posted By ColdForged
I'm going to resurrect this largely to thank...

I'm going to resurrect this largely to thank @sedaliaterry for this post. I was one of those who was told by mechanics that these coaches have no way to re-center the wheel after an alignment so I...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-12-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,097
Posted By ColdForged
We had Liquid Spring installed last year, which...

We had Liquid Spring installed last year, which doesn't support a rear trac bar (I had one installed but it's now sitting in my garage after being removed by Liquid Springs). Thanks again.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-10-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,097
Posted By ColdForged
Thanks for that video. I assume that you didn't...

Thanks for that video. I assume that you didn't have a steering stabilizer before you installed the EC, is that correct? I see you are still seeming to apply pretty constant small steering...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-09-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,513
Posted By ColdForged
That's what I'm trying to get to the bottom of,...

That's what I'm trying to get to the bottom of, and I'll disagree at least based on the intent and patents. Given Roadmaster has the Reflex that seems to be a direct competitor to the Safe-T-Plus,...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-07-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,513
Posted By ColdForged
New(ish) Roadmaster Exact Center stabilizer

I'm curious whether anyone has taken the plunge to try this newish Roadmaster steering stabilizer (https://www.roadmasterinc.com/products/rss/exactcenter.php) called the "Exact Center". Their claims...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-07-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 615
Posted By ColdForged
My wife is similar, though she's a knitter....

My wife is similar, though she's a knitter. Taking most any action before Liquid Springs installation was a challenge. I remember watching her trying to drink coffee and it looked like a tumbling...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-05-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 615
Posted By ColdForged
Wow, glad you got it sorted. Where was that...

Wow, glad you got it sorted. Where was that ground connection located, near the controller?
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-02-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,328
Posted By ColdForged
I just wanted to mention regarding this statement...

I just wanted to mention regarding this statement above: those ride mode parameters only affect how much side-to-side sway the system allows. This was stated and reiterated a couple of times during...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-19-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,818
Posted By ColdForged
I'll note I was where you are on my coach, except...

I'll note I was where you are on my coach, except I had a rear trac bar as well. On a gusty day you're going to still be working, period. I now have 4-corner Liquid Springs and while everything is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-14-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,734
Posted By ColdForged
It is. Not going to downplay it. Really tough...

It is. Not going to downplay it. Really tough decision. The biggest thing I think most people recommend is choose the floorplan that works best for you... which, if they're really nearly identical,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-12-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,981
Posted By ColdForged
A friend of mine replaced his original tires with...

A friend of mine replaced his original tires with Toyo M154s on his Tiffin Open Road 31SA. He said it "tramlined" pretty horribly and it felt like his handling had gone backwards to more like what it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-11-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,976
Posted By ColdForged
I'll note that I don't believe DaveMan (correct...

I'll note that I don't believe DaveMan (correct me if I'm wrong!) was claiming that there were more steering corrections required after the LS installation, just that RVs appear to require it more...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 04-10-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Posted By ColdForged
Is that an actual thing 😮.

Is that an actual thing 😮.
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 04-10-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Posted By ColdForged
Just some weather shenanigans

This story seemed most appropriate for this forum. We're spending some time at our site at Deer Creek Motorcoach Resort near Galax, Virginia within spitting distance of the NC border. Winter isn't...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-08-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,534
Posted By ColdForged
I have a 2016 35QBA and it was similarly welded...

I have a 2016 35QBA and it was similarly welded on only one side of the vertical supports. I assume all of the Open Road models for these years potentially have this defect. Ours didn't break but...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-07-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,976
Posted By ColdForged
I think you have a valid point that there's...

I think you have a valid point that there's probably some point in the age of a coach where you really have to balance those numbers in terms of pure financials.

However, I keep hearing the "just...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-07-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,976
Posted By ColdForged
Hey, thanks... that's me! :) ...

Hey, thanks... that's me! :)







Admittedly, I was floored on that "launch" 🤣. I was so used to the dramatic initial hit, the follow-on hopping, and the body noise that to just glide over...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-18-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 517,425
Posted By ColdForged
It varies depending on where you have it done. At...

It varies depending on where you have it done. At the Liquid Springs factory in Fayetteville IN the usual quote is around $20k for front and rear. I've heard from one person who said they got the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-14-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 517,425
Posted By ColdForged
Liquid Springs

I figure this might count as a mod... we just had the 4-corner Liquid Springs CLASS installed on our 2016 35QBA. I'll include a video that documents our impressions. We found it a rather impressive...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-14-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 22,788
Posted By ColdForged
I WAS WRONG! Mea culpa! I'm unable to edit my...

I WAS WRONG! Mea culpa! I'm unable to edit my comment for some strange reason, but I felt I needed to correct this statement. Liquid Springs disagreed with my assertion that the wheels would hit the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-14-2021, 08:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 22,788
Posted By ColdForged
Thank you for the kind words and the input! It's...

Thank you for the kind words and the input! It's true, that side-to-side motion control feels magical. I have a very good friend with a 2021 Allegro Bus... yes, we do plan to have (and film) a...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-14-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 22,788
Posted By ColdForged
I actually popped awake last night with this in...

I actually popped awake last night with this in my head. This really doesn't hold true any more for the 4-corner suspension. With the system set to the low ride height -- which it would be if the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-13-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 22,788
Posted By ColdForged
I'll resurrect this thread as it's the most...

I'll resurrect this thread as it's the most recent relevant thread in here. We just had the 4-corner Liquid Springs CLASS installed on our 2016 F53-based Tiffin Open Road. I'll include a video that...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-13-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By ColdForged
Unsure whether this is allowed but I do have a...

Unsure whether this is allowed but I do have a set of front Koni FSD 8805-1018 shocks for sale. Have about 15,000 miles on them. Just had Liquid Springs installed so don't have a need for them any...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-18-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,200
Posted By ColdForged
Looks like this is a mid-year update from Tiffin...

Looks like this is a mid-year update from Tiffin and Freightliner. Perhaps that's why there's so little information and considerable confusion (e.g. salesmen saying all Phaeton 40IH on PowerGlide...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-05-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,457
Posted By ColdForged
Unsure about for OP's original query but for the...

Unsure about for OP's original query but for the 40IH upgraded Freightliner 450HP chassis option this simply isn't true anymore, at least on paper...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-05-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,200
Posted By ColdForged
Recent Phaeton 40IH on Freightliner with Road Watch?

I realize this is super-specific :D. Another member posted in the general discussion group but figured someone in here might have more experience.


In trying to figure out "what's next?" for us...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-04-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,457
Posted By ColdForged
I'm really curious about this discussion as it...

I'm really curious about this discussion as it pertains to the 2021 Phaeton 40IH model. The 40IH in particular has a Freightliner chassis option with the 450HP engine, IFS, and Freightliner's Road...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-21-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 120,145
Posted By ColdForged
I did pay attention and got another example just...

I did pay attention and got another example just now. I even have the graph!


https://i.imgur.com/tHu6Zzn.png
So, during the "good times" I'm on channel 13 and 2, during the "bad times" it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-24-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 120,145
Posted By ColdForged
I did not. I'll have to pay more attention to...

I did not. I'll have to pay more attention to that next time.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-23-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 802
Views: 120,145
Posted By ColdForged
I've paged through this thread and the "Best RV...

I've paged through this thread and the "Best RV Internet for Dummies" thread and seen a veritable flood of amazing information. Thanks to all for the contributions.


I recently purchased a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-13-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,371
Posted By ColdForged
Yes, the build sheet has some slop built-in. I...

Yes, the build sheet has some slop built-in. I imagine this is to ensure that they can meet the delivery schedule even when things go a little south. Our build sheet said the ship date was 8/3 and it...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-11-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,414
Posted By ColdForged
Shorter wheelbase Phaetons and REDs... handling problems?

Hello all,

Trying to look ahead to a possible future upgrade the wife and I happened upon the Allegro RED 37BA and Phaeton 37BH floorplans which are in essence identical excepting the obvious trim...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-03-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,050
Posted By ColdForged
Ditto. My plunger switch in the door frame would...

Ditto. My plunger switch in the door frame would switch off and on randomly through the travel of the switch. Meaning as I pressed it in manually it would cause the steps to fold up, then at a...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-13-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,457
Posted By ColdForged
Eh, no worries man. There's so many discussions...

Eh, no worries man. There's so many discussions of the issue spread across so many threads it's almost impossible to keep it straight.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-10-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,457
Posted By ColdForged
Yeah, we've been down this path. Ours on the...

Yeah, we've been down this path. Ours on the heavier chassis work this way. On lighter chassis you can ride the brakes until you're stopped or your brakes catch on fire and it never downshifts.
...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-24-2016, 06:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,297
Posted By ColdForged
Any way you could record another video showing...

Any way you could record another video showing the T/H shifting and such? Would be interesting to see the contrast.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-07-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,126
Posted By ColdForged
Wow. That's pretty definitive. Unsure how Ford...

Wow. That's pretty definitive. Unsure how Ford can ignore that.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-02-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,953
Posted By ColdForged
I found the same thing as OakHillFarm in mine...

I found the same thing as OakHillFarm in mine this weekend. I recorded a very short video (https://goo.gl/photos/NYL9S7Zaxc43oPxh9) that shows two downshifts in tow/haul mode on a very minor hill. I...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-26-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 50,778
Posted By ColdForged
Because it does have this feature. No one is...

Because it does have this feature. No one is doubting that it's supposed to have it, it's just that it appears to be non-functional for some subset of units.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-25-2016, 08:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 21,389
Posted By ColdForged
From here...

From here (https://www.irv2.com/forums/f23/f-53-abs-brake-module-defective-275002-4.html#post2979717).
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-25-2016, 06:45 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 50,778
Posted By ColdForged
I have one of the 2016 6-speeds with a working...

I have one of the 2016 6-speeds with a working tow/haul mode. I'm taking her out this weekend and plan to record some operation on some minor hills (I don't live near mountains, unfortunately) so...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-06-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,953
Posted By ColdForged
Seems like the poster right above has a 26k...

Seems like the poster right above has a 26k chassis that doesn't downshift correctly on downhills.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-06-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,953
Posted By ColdForged
I have a fully functioning transmission but have...

I have a fully functioning transmission but have the brake warming lights issue. I'd therefore be hesitant to suspect a correlation.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-06-2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,953
Posted By ColdForged
Yup, that describes how my 2016 works perfectly....

Yup, that describes how my 2016 works perfectly. When not in tow/haul it also downshifts on steady braking like when coming down from speed to a red light.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-06-2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,953
Posted By ColdForged
Yes, mine (24k chassis) performs appropriately in...

Yes, mine (24k chassis) performs appropriately in both modes. My chassis serial is 704.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-18-2016, 06:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,341
Posted By ColdForged
The last ones.

The last ones.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-18-2016, 05:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,341
Posted By ColdForged
Good point on line numbers. I'm 704 and have...

Good point on line numbers. I'm 704 and have appropriately working tow hall.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-17-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 177,003
Posted By ColdForged
I'm very curious about this statement. I've seen...

I'm very curious about this statement. I've seen it many times or something like it. "I felt so comfortable I was even tempted to use one hand on occasion" is another similar statement. Are people's...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-16-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 21,389
Posted By ColdForged
Thanks so much! Waiting on a call back from Ford...

Thanks so much! Waiting on a call back from Ford Motorhome Service to see where I can take her in to get reflashed.



Could very well be. I'm on 24k.
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