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Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 02-09-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,842
Posted By Johngflyer
I don’t remember the exact weights, but the...

I don’t remember the exact weights, but the driver side, rear wheels on our 38ERB was overweight with just full water and fuel and a few items inside, if I remember correctly. I do know you would...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 11-10-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,935
Posted By Johngflyer
Still no refund from Renegade.

Renegade must have paid part of your bill from the money they saved by not paying my warranty bill from March, 2022. Glad they are paying someone. Guess they must figure that if I could afford a...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 10-19-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,935
Posted By Johngflyer
Still NO check from Renegade

7 months and still waiting for a $200.00 check from Renegade to reimburse me for a mobile tech to come out to get living room slide out. Many text to Adam, area sales rep, and emails to Woody with no...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 09-19-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,935
Posted By Johngflyer
All I’m hearing are crickets!

Now a month later and still waiting to get my $200.00 bill paid by Renegade. They must be in serious financial shape since they can’t reimburse me for warranty work performed with their permission....
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 08-29-2023, 05:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,935
Posted By Johngflyer
Glad someone is getting good service from Woody. ...

Glad someone is getting good service from Woody. You must be a relative😄! Did contact Adam so we’ll see. Should not be necessary and isn’t for a responsible, well run company.
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 08-25-2023, 06:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,395
Posted By Johngflyer
Don’t buy any Renegade if you want after sale...

Don’t buy any Renegade if you want after sale service and a warranty. See NO SERVICE FROM RENEGADE’ post
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 08-24-2023, 07:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,935
Posted By Johngflyer
So he doesn’t have 5 seconds to OK a bill and...

So he doesn’t have 5 seconds to OK a bill and send it to accounting for payment? I’m amazed that Woody can’t do that! I’m tired of all the excuses that are made for the poor quality and service in...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 08-23-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,935
Posted By Johngflyer
I guess you were lucky. I’ve been waiting 4...

I guess you were lucky. I’ve been waiting 4 months now for my check!
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 08-21-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,935
Posted By Johngflyer
Nicely said but how much effort on Woody’s part...

Nicely said but how much effort on Woody’s part would it take to OK a $200.00 warranty change that Renegade authorized?
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 08-19-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,935
Posted By Johngflyer
No Service from Renegade

I had a 2022 Renegade Explorer ERB that was sold recently. It was a nice unit with the typical new motorhome issues that had to go back to the factory twice to get resolved. In fact, our first trip...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-01-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,658
Posted By Johngflyer
BOB, great info! Very complete details. I will...

BOB, great info! Very complete details. I will order today as my Onan has the same size 1/4 NPT plug now.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-29-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,658
Posted By Johngflyer
Onan generator oil plug size

I have an Onan 8HDKAK generator that I want to replace the standard oil drain plug with a quick drain plug but have not been able to find the size.

Is it a 3/8” NPT or a metric size. Hopefully,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-29-2023, 05:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By Johngflyer
That would be great. Thanks!

That would be great. Thanks!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By Johngflyer
Onan 8000 oil drain thread size

Is the oil drain on an Onan 8000 a 3/8” 18 or a 14mm? Want to replace regular plug with a quick drain one. Have not been able to find in manual or online. Thanks in advance
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 03-26-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,556
Posted By Johngflyer
He must be talking about the Liftco, living room...

He must be talking about the Liftco, living room slide.
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 03-26-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,556
Posted By Johngflyer
Liftco slide Problem

You’re right; DO NOT LET IT RATCHET AT EITHER STOP!

I had it stuck in the closed position while in Las Vegas. Mobile tech got it working and I climbed underneath with him showing me where the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-27-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,632
Posted By Johngflyer
Thanks everyone for your comments. Guess I’ll...

Thanks everyone for your comments. Guess I’ll have to give YouTube TV a try.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-27-2023, 09:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,632
Posted By Johngflyer
I do have Starlink and the 2 together would cost...

I do have Starlink and the 2 together would cost about $200.00/mo; which would be $35.00/mo less than I’m paying for Dish now with NO premium channels. Plus I could delete cable at our home in...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-27-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,632
Posted By Johngflyer
You Tube TV

Are any of you RV’s using You Tube TV for your TV streaming service? Are you able to use it anywhere you travel in the US? It has all the channels that we watch. I’m looking for a cheaper service...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 02-20-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,556
Posted By Johngflyer
VROOM Slides

My 2022 Renegade Explorer ERB is at the BRAND NEW Vroom Slide facility in Marana, AZ. They moved into their new facility last Friday and my coach is the first here getting 3 Schwintec slides...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 12-11-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,842
Posted By Johngflyer
Actual Explorer ERB 4 corner weights

Following are the actual weights for my 2022 Explorer ERB WITH FULL FUEL AND FULL WATER, EMPTY HOLDING TANKS and with the normal stuff in a motorhome. Nothing unusually heavy.

Driver front -...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 12-10-2022, 04:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,842
Posted By Johngflyer
Smile Yes it would Unless you had no water and holding...

Yes it would Unless you had no water and holding tanks were empty.

I will go to MH and get the actual weights and post them later today, if I don’t forget:dance.
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 12-08-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,842
Posted By Johngflyer
I weighed our 2022 40ERB on each corner with full...

I weighed our 2022 40ERB on each corner with full fuel, 75 gal water and empty holding tanks, I believe and all normal traveling stuff. Notes are in the MH which is a 20 minute ride from home.
...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 09-22-2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,530
Posted By Johngflyer
Not the battery bay, the inverter bay if you have...

Not the battery bay, the inverter bay if you have a second inverter in there. They produce the heat. I have 4 lithium batteries in my Explorer ERB and have no heat problems in the battery bay but...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 09-21-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,295
Posted By Johngflyer
4 lithium batteries

I also ordered 4 lithium batteries and a second inverter from the factory. 4 batteries fit in one bay with no problems. Second inverter was located in bay where first inverter was located. Be sure...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 09-21-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,295
Posted By Johngflyer
Explorer dealer

Check with Scott Lemons, Sales Mgr at Hurley RV in Tulsa, OK. I ordered a 40ERB last fall and picked up in April, 2022. Think I got 17-18% off MSRP. 918-947-8800. They were harder to get then...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 09-20-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,530
Posted By Johngflyer
Second inverter in an Explorer

As I said in my earlier post, we were able to get a second inverter installed at the Renegade factory even though it is not listed on their options list. It was added by their service techs. Talk...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 09-20-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,530
Posted By Johngflyer
Engines

Only thing I can say is we had a Cummins 8.9L , 450HP in our Newmar Dutchstar and had to be towed 4 times in 5 years because of the Cummins engine.
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 09-19-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,530
Posted By Johngflyer
A second inverter can be added to an Explorer by...

A second inverter can be added to an Explorer by Renegade, also
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 08-27-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 272
Posted By Johngflyer
Coleman Mach Hail Screen

Hail screen for any Renegade or for that matter, any RV equipment with a Coleman Mach AC where the condenser fan exhausts straight up. The fan is just waiting to be demolished by a hail storm.
...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 08-27-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 221
Posted By Johngflyer
New Microwave Handle

A better handle for the microwave on an Explorer ERB

Buy a drawer handle at a hardware store with as large of attaching area as possible. Place a good, two sided sticky tape on it and stick to...
Forum: Boondocking 08-20-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,248
Posted By Johngflyer
Cabella’s NW of downtown and Bass Pro NE. Most...

Cabella’s NW of downtown and Bass Pro NE. Most allow overnight parking.
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-29-2022, 05:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,792
Posted By Johngflyer
That’s the reason for adding a second inverter,...

That’s the reason for adding a second inverter, to much of a load for one. There are 2 120v circuits in the coach. So now I run the normal items off the standard inverter and just the front AC off...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-26-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,792
Posted By Johngflyer
Same here. Would just like to get everything we...

Same here. Would just like to get everything we paid for or a refund for items not installed. Will know more tomorrow when at the factory. Kind of wish I had gone with just the one inverter also...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-23-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,792
Posted By Johngflyer
I took delivery of my 2022 Explorer the first...

I took delivery of my 2022 Explorer the first part of April. Same problem with all the missing chassis features. I checked with my local Freightliner dealer about installing a chassis battery...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 04-24-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 204
Posted By Johngflyer
Explorer :: 2022 Renegade Explorer 40ERB

Explorer :: 2022 Renegade Explorer 40ERB (2022-04-25 00:38:59)
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 04-16-2022, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By Johngflyer
Thanks Uncle Mike for the great info. Picking my...

Thanks Uncle Mike for the great info. Picking my Explorer up on Monday so will register then.
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 04-16-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By Johngflyer
Daimler Trucks North America I believe.

Daimler Trucks North America I believe.
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 04-08-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By Johngflyer
Cascadia Warranty

I am picking up a 2022 Renegade Explorer 40ERB next Thursday and having a hard time finding out what the chassis warranty is. It’s on a Cascadia 116 P4 chassis with a DD 13 ENGINE. Thanks for any...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 03-10-2022, 05:08 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 20,335
Posted By Johngflyer
Second inverter in Explorer

The Renegade factory service center is adding my second inverter and rewiring the MH so it runs the front AC unit off the 4 Lithium batteries I'm having them install 4 Lithium batteries although this...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 03-07-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 20,335
Posted By Johngflyer
I have a 2022 Explorer being delivered next...

I have a 2022 Explorer being delivered next month. i had their service area add a. second 3,000 watt inverter that will run the front AC. Also, upgraded to 4 lithium batteries although not...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-01-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By Johngflyer
Flat towing a 2018 Cadilac Escalade

I just purchased a 2018 Escalade and had a base plate and wiring installed including a charge line. The manual says to disconnect the battery when flat towing. Is this necessary with a charge line...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-19-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,944
Posted By Johngflyer
Nothtrails quoted me 10% off on a new 40ERB a...

Nothtrails quoted me 10% off on a new 40ERB a month or two ago
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 10-05-2021, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By Johngflyer
Thanks for the info. Parts and do’s and don’t’s...

Thanks for the info. Parts and do’s and don’t’s would be great when you have a chance.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-28-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,095
Posted By Johngflyer
Who are you using for your windshield...

Who are you using for your windshield replacement? Thanks.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-17-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By Johngflyer
Cruise control will not stay on

Cruise control on our 2016 Dutchstar will not stay on. The Freightliner chassis was built in 2015.
Turn cruise on and after 5-15 seconds, goes off.
This happens if engaged or not.
The real...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-03-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,609
Posted By Johngflyer
BUT, it’s a THOR

BUT, it’s a THOR
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 07-24-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,130
Posted By Johngflyer
Great comparison chart! Thanks.

Great comparison chart! Thanks.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-20-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,005
Posted By Johngflyer
CA RV Resort Charges Cancellation Fee

We’ve been forced to cancel our 2 month trip starting April 3rd starting in Florida and proceding to the West coast. No one charged a cancellation fee except Malibu Beach RV Resort in Malibu, CA. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,059
Posted By Johngflyer
Has Tire Minder improved their reliability? Had...

Has Tire Minder improved their reliability? Had them installed on my 2016 when purchased and had so many false alarms that I finally removed them and replaced with TST which I have now had for over...
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