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Forum: Solo RV'ers 06-25-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1,656
Views: 550,619
Posted By Geocritter
Here's some inspiration for you solo women...

Here's some inspiration for you solo women RV'ers.

I’ve followed this thread off and on for some time. I’d like to add my thoughts here about solo woman RV’ers. So many people are willing to...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-11-2018, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,641
Posted By Geocritter
Hi Richard, Thanks for responding....

Hi Richard,

Thanks for responding. However, I have those same directions. They came with the Motorcraft 3-4 pin adaptor plug-in. My problem has been I'm still not getting power even though I...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-09-2018, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,641
Posted By Geocritter
FWIW I did google it and wasn't able to find a...

FWIW I did google it and wasn't able to find a definitive answer. Since changing out the defective earlier model pre-1996 Ford fuel pumps and replacing with post-1996 FFP is a common task I was...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-09-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,861
Posted By Geocritter
I was having headaches with my poor cranking 1994...

I was having headaches with my poor cranking 1994 Holiday Rambler. Finally after I'd replaced the starter (on advice from an RV mechanic) and finally the battery, still with no joy to be had. I...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-09-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,641
Posted By Geocritter
Replacing in-tank fuel pump on my 1994 Class A Holiday Rambler

I’m finally replacing the original factory defective 3-connector, pre-1996 in-tank fuel pump in my 1994 Holiday Rambler with a Motorcraft 4-connector, post-1996 in-tank fuel pump. Everything is going...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-02-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 810
Posted By Geocritter
An automotive school teacher at the local junior...

An automotive school teacher at the local junior college recommended the following:

Remove at least half the fuel.

Remove the two cross straps.

Loosen the bolt at the rear end of the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-09-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,260
Posted By Geocritter
Listen to IC2. Back in the 70’s I bought a new...

Listen to IC2. Back in the 70’s I bought a new Mercury Capri for my wife and it ran so poorly that I finally removed the emissions frap and retuned it to run well. Not only did it run better, the gas...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-07-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! It’s still dark...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

It’s still dark but another sunny Arizona day is expected. My morning coffee is delicious. When I spent Thanksgiving with my kids in Denver my daughter gave me two 2-lb...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-03-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,369
Posted By Geocritter
Try posting your question on the Ford Motorhome...

Try posting your question on the Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum (be sure to word and title it so that you don't get into trouble for double posting). There's some very sharp folks who post on that...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-02-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,085
Posted By Geocritter
Thanks Bill for your diagnosis of my RV. It’s...

Thanks Bill for your diagnosis of my RV. It’s hard to believe that my EGR valve is malfunctioning again! Last time it malfunctioned (about 4,500 miles ago) I took the valve off, cleaned out carbon...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-01-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,085
Posted By Geocritter
My 1994 Class A HR’s 460 Ford V8 had an odd engine running event

I just completed 1,900 mile trip from the Chicago area to southeastern Arizona in my 460 FordV8 powered 1994 Class A Holiday Rambler and had an odd engine event happen just north of Trinidad CO while...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-01-2016, 07:01 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! My morning...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

My morning coffee’s great, it’s sunny out, and but the best part is I’m not waking up to a freezing cold RV in an interstate rest area in sub-freezing weather!

I...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-27-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! I had a...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

I had a wonderful Thanksgiving, now my daughter’s on her way back to LA and I’ll be spending some time today with my son before I depart Denver in the rolling...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-25-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! I had a...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my kids yesterday. It was a beautiful day here in Denver, my dog Trace continued to behave himself with the two cats, and my...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-24-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Happy Thanksgiving all y’all!!! I finally...

Happy Thanksgiving all y’all!!!

I finally made it to Denver yesterday morning. The campground’s spendy but otherwise nice enough and the management is friendly. I spent yesterday afternoon at my...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-22-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodafternoon all y’all!!! Man what a...

Goooodafternoon all y’all!!!

Man what a day, am I ever tired! I woke up this morning in eastern Nebraska hoping that if I left early I could get to my Denver RV park before the evening rush hour...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-21-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Hi all y'all!!! A brief note, I'm on my...

Hi all y'all!!!


A brief note, I'm on my way to Denver. I'm currently in a rest area 40miles east of Omaha. I got a late start yesterday and only did 180miles.Man it's been cold with no heater....
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-20-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! My inner...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

My inner German’s going crazy at the moment. I just drove over to the RV park office to check out (and get my utility deposit) and they’re closed until 11am! When I...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-19-2016, 12:25 PM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodafternoon all y’all!!! Tomorrow, I’ll...

Goooodafternoon all y’all!!!

Tomorrow, I’ll be leaving Illinois headed first for Thanksgiving in Denver with my kids and then onwards to Sierra Vista, Arizona. I’ve enjoyed October and November...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-12-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! Looking outside...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

Looking outside I see frost on the car windows this morning. Fortunately, when I awoke at 3am for my morning nature call I turned my space heater on so it wasn’t too...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-11-2016, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,281
Posted By Geocritter
Mea culpa!

Thanks to y'all for setting me on the right path.:bow: I thought for certain I remembered the heater blower being inside the outside plastic housing. Man was I wrong! :facepalm: Amazing what a year...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-11-2016, 04:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,188
Posted By Geocritter
Do not try to use your leveling lifts as jacks. I...

Do not try to use your leveling lifts as jacks. I did and it caused one to bend the frame where it was attached, the rig also dropped to the left, right at me! Fortunately, the inner wheel was still...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-10-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,188
Posted By Geocritter
I purchased my 1994 Class A HR 3.5 years ago. I...

I purchased my 1994 Class A HR 3.5 years ago. I replaced the totally worn out Bilstein’s with Monroe Magnums I purchased online for $228 delivered. I’ve had them on for 9,000 miles and so far they’ve...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-08-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! Wonderful coffee...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

Wonderful coffee this morning but a little dreary otherwise. However, I think it’s thin fog overcast and will soon burn off.
Today I’m having lunch with a bunch of...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-07-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! It’s a beautiful...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

It’s a beautiful sunny morning here in Yorkville, coffee’s great as usual. However I’m starting to miss Sierra Vista and the beautiful Huachuca Mountains that adjoin...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-07-2016, 05:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,281
Posted By Geocritter
The problem is the fan motor is inside a large...

The problem is the fan motor is inside a large plastic housing that's inside the front of my RV behind the grill. To get to it the entire front which includes grill and headlights has to come off....
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-05-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,281
Posted By Geocritter
The top diagram looks correct. So somehow I have...

The top diagram looks correct. So somehow I have to figure out how to access the orange and black wires going to the blower motor so I can bypass everything else and hook up my toggle switch. Unlike...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-05-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,281
Posted By Geocritter
Heater fan motor not working 1994 class a HR

I’m having problems getting my heater fan motor to work in my 1994 Class A Holiday Rambler with a Ford F53 chassis. The following two pictures are of what I believe is the plug in connection for the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-01-2016, 06:55 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! As usual my...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

As usual my morning coffee is excellent and a wonderful way to start the day.

I’ve been having fun in Chicagoland visiting old friends and hiking/hunting with my...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-29-2016, 12:21 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 21,373
Posted By Geocritter
Jerry, About a year ago I installed a...

Jerry,


About a year ago I installed a rebuilt long block 460 V8 in my 1994 Holiday Rambler. I've since put about 3,000 miles on the new engine and it runs great. However I too have a rattling...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-28-2016, 07:34 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! Coffee’s...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

Coffee’s excellent this morning and it looks as if it’ll be sunny today. I had a successful day yesterday. After purchasing my new dog I was left low on funds. It’s...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-26-2016, 05:35 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Tim, whenever I have trouble with Crapcha and...

Tim, whenever I have trouble with Crapcha and posting photos I post my message and ten add the photos as an Edit. Seems to work.


Steve
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-25-2016, 06:04 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Hi Tim, Rail’s given you some really good...

Hi Tim,

Rail’s given you some really good information and diagnostic tips. BTW distributer caps can go bad yet not manifest any visual indications. Just because your cap looks good doesn’t mean...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-24-2016, 05:42 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! My coffee is...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

My coffee is delicious this morning! I hate to say it but it’s nice to be back in Illinois. I have a problem with Illinois politicians, but as long as I don’t think...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-23-2016, 05:27 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! Trace and I have...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

Trace and I have been having a good time here in Chicagoland. Friday we explored the boundaries of Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife area to see what changes had...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-21-2016, 06:31 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! I can tell I’m...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

I can tell I’m staying in northern Illinois, it be cold this morning! My hot morning coffee sure is good.

Trace and I have been exploring the RV park we’re staying...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-20-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodafternoon all y’all, Good news! I’m...

Goooodafternoon all y’all,

Good news! I’m no longer dogless!

https://i.imgur.com/szhNegU.jpg
Meet my new furry buddy Trace.

Trace is a small 2 year old golden retriever, he’s been...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-17-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! I’ve been...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

I’ve been roaming the Bloomington-Normal area with my old college friend Kathryn for the last few days. Yesterday Mr. Procrastination finally did his income taxes. It’s...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-17-2016, 05:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,468
Posted By Geocritter
I searched the sidewall and there was no pressure...

I searched the sidewall and there was no pressure information that referred to recommended pressures with actual numbers. However, I did some online research which revealed that I could at least...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-13-2016, 05:47 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! I arrived at...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

I arrived at Moraine View yesterday at about 5pm tired and cranky from driving in the rain for the last few hours. I’d been told over the phone that, with my geezer...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-11-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! I got in late...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

I got in late last night. I visited a friend who lives waaaay out in the country. He and his wife live in a geodesic dome they built themselves back in 1975. As it was...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-10-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Jeff, I had a prostatectomy back in late...

Jeff,


I had a prostatectomy back in late 2008 because of cancer. Don't worry about the surgery, the only thing I remember about my surgery was shouting "TALLY-HO!!!" as they wheeled me off to...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-09-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodafternoon all y’all!!! I’ve been...

Goooodafternoon all y’all!!!

I’ve been enjoying my old alma mater. I always liked southern Illinois and the Carbondale area but Gail, being a lifelong suburban Chicago girl, really disliked it...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-07-2016, 05:43 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! I’ve been on a...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

I’ve been on a sentimental journey the last few days visiting friends I haven’t seen in 18-20 years. It’s been pleasant and hard at the same time. Pleasant, in that it’s...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-07-2016, 04:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,468
Posted By Geocritter
I want to thank all y'all who responded to my...

I want to thank all y'all who responded to my tire pressure query. I haven't done much yet, I've been busy visiting old friends from my college years, most of whom I haven't seen in over 20 years....
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-06-2016, 04:58 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
In 2008 when we evacuated from Houston to Austin...

In 2008 when we evacuated from Houston to Austin to avoid Hurricane Ike we took the old Route 90 which paralleled I-10. I-10 was jammed with bumper to bumper traffic whereas Route 90 was almost...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-05-2016, 05:56 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! I arrived in...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

I arrived in Carbondale around noon yesterday with no additional tire events and the engine continuing to run great. After I set up my RV for my weeks stay here I...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-05-2016, 05:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,468
Posted By Geocritter
Front tire wear due to under-inflation

I need some guidance regarding tire wear and inflation pressure. I have a 1994 33’ Class A Holiday Rambler. I noticed that my front tires are wearing quicker on the edges than they are in the middle,...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-05-2016, 04:44 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,529
Posted By Geocritter
Okay, I’ll bite. My first time camping was...

Okay, I’ll bite.

My first time camping was at Devils Lake in Wisconsin, I was one or two. According to my older brother, that night it rained so my mother laid a tarp over a picnic table and we...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-04-2016, 05:42 AM
Replies: 26,589
Views: 2,528,754
Posted By Geocritter
Goooodmorning all y’all!!! I’m in...

Goooodmorning all y’all!!!

I’m in southeastern Missouri about 120 miles from Carbondale my first stop in Illinois. Boy, even after a good solid night’s sleep I’m still tired. Thank goodness my...
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