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Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-29-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By Chuck47
Trans glitch

thanks much. I'll run that oil level procedure & see what it tells me.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-27-2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By Chuck47
Scary transmission glitch-99 Tradewinds

on two occasions while traveling this summer the Allison trans on my 99 Tradewinds suddenly shifted into neutral and would not respond to any input from the keyboard. Here's the scary part: on both...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-11-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,390
Posted By Chuck47
Yes. There is a set screw at the bottom of the...

Yes. There is a set screw at the bottom of the arm/top of the mirror housing that works loose and allows the mirror housing to rotate. I tried epoxy on the space you're describing and it wasn't long...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-22-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,161
Posted By Chuck47
Alrighty then. 5 immediate replies, all NO! Was...

Alrighty then. 5 immediate replies, all NO! Was never good at math but I think that's pretty close to 100% isn't it? I'll use the left over tsp for something else. Thanks very much for your response
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 12-21-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,434
Posted By Chuck47
My regular RV place quit doing tire stuff a...

My regular RV place quit doing tire stuff a couple years back. They referred me to a local tire dealer that does big tires. He recommended Toyo to me at a cheaper price than Michelin so I put the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-21-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,161
Posted By Chuck47
TSP to clean rubber roof?

Been surfing through this forum today til my old eyes are blurry and I gotta quit. At the last minute I saw a roof question that made me decide to ask this question. Would you use TSP to clean a...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-21-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,608
Posted By Chuck47
Some years back we stayed in Red Rock RV park...

Some years back we stayed in Red Rock RV park which is a few miles south of the west entrance to Yellowstone (maybe 15mi or so). It had nice spaces with big grassy lawns between them. Since it's been...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-21-2015, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,177
Posted By Chuck47
Canyon Vista Resort in Gold Canyon, AZ which is...

Canyon Vista Resort in Gold Canyon, AZ which is just east of Mesa. Well Actually Apache Junction is just east of Mesa, Gold Canyon is Just east of Apache Junction. Anyway this is a very nice resort...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 12-07-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 894
Posted By Chuck47
I almost lost my tank completely. I had put a...

I almost lost my tank completely. I had put a strap around it a long time ago and that will work BUT the mounting screws on the tank itself vibrated completely out & the tank fell. When I stopped to...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 12-05-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
Posted By Chuck47
Alphuse: thanks very much. I bet that's exactly...

Alphuse: thanks very much. I bet that's exactly what's happening here. I need to examine it much more closely. Will let you know if that's the cause
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-30-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
Posted By Chuck47
99 Tradewinds slide out problem

Recently had new flooring installed & now the slide seems to be hanging up on something when going out. In fact it will completely stop sometimes but with a gentle shove something pops loudly at the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-26-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,262
Posted By Chuck47
300 Cat in 37ft coach pulling jeep liberty. Pulls...

300 Cat in 37ft coach pulling jeep liberty. Pulls the Jeep & climbs hills adequately. Can't do wheelies with it though. I've tried but it just won't do it
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-26-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,786
Posted By Chuck47
Me too

That was my decision too. Haven't missed it.

Chuck
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-20-2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,285
Posted By Chuck47
I pulled out my file to look up the costs &...

I pulled out my file to look up the costs & suddenly re-lived the whole nightmare. The installer did a good job but also caused a huge hassle involving him,me, and Duncan systems. Eventually got it...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-17-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,391
Posted By Chuck47
I second the recommendation. Came to my house and...

I second the recommendation. Came to my house and fixed 3 windows on my Tradewinds. I have a seal beginning to creep so I'll be using them again for sure.
Chuck
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-17-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,285
Posted By Chuck47
Had the same thing occur on my 99 Tradewinds....

Had the same thing occur on my 99 Tradewinds. Re-setting as described by others here is the solution. Fortunately for me, my windshield cracked (WITHOUT any help from me), so insurance paid for the...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-17-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,810
Posted By Chuck47
I have used Poliglow on the front & rear caps and...

I have used Poliglow on the front & rear caps and liked it ok except for the fact that it yellowed both caps slightly. Not much but noticeable to me. Eventually I got rid of it and returned to wax....
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-05-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,905
Posted By Chuck47
Went thru exactly the same thing with my 99. I...

Went thru exactly the same thing with my 99. I did all those things you've done before throwing in the towel & taking it in to the shop. Unfortunately I don't know exactly how they got up in there...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-20-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,162
Posted By Chuck47
Changing my response

I responded to your post saying my Tradewinds had a similar looking shower with no holes. Well recently DW was snooping thru..I mean doing a "quality control review" of some of my postings, and...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-14-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,162
Posted By Chuck47
Shower

That looks like the shower enclosure in my Tradewinds but I don't have those holes. I wonder if they had some kind of plugs in them at one time. I'd plug'em
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-13-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By Chuck47
Thanks Bill. Working our way home to beautiful...

Thanks Bill. Working our way home to beautiful Phoenix (actually Gold Canyon) right now. Please arrange for Temps to be no higher than 99 if you will
Chuck
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-12-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By Chuck47
wiring question

I haven't actually purchased it yet but most likely will in a day or 2 so it will be delivered after we get some from our summer travels. There are quite a few places to buy them including one who is...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-11-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By Chuck47
Thanks very much Dan

Thanks very much Dan
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-11-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By Chuck47
Wiring question

I'm toying with the idea of putting in powered reel for my 50 amp cord. I've found a spot where the reel will fit but I'm not sure where to hook into 12v. This is on a 99 Tradewinds. I've looked at...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-10-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,783
Posted By Chuck47
Good find

I think they look just fine. I've often wondered about what to do when mine finally have to be replaced. Good to know Pep Boys is the place. A few years ago when I was standing in front of my coach I...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-05-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,771
Posted By Chuck47
Long drive from Phoenix, where we live also, but...

Long drive from Phoenix, where we live also, but the park is so beautiful we'very made the drive 3 times & will again. Take one of their open top red stretch touring cars & travel up Going to the sun...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-05-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 803
Posted By Chuck47
Red Rock rv park just south of Henry's Lake. Full...

Red Rock rv park just south of Henry's Lake. Full hook ups lots of big grass lawns & away from the crowds. Was very well maintained when we stayed a few years ago
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-05-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 831
Posted By Chuck47
Patagonia Lake and Buckskin are both in my top 10...

Patagonia Lake and Buckskin are both in my top 10 favorites. We live near Phoenix and use these and Roper Lake st.park frequently as our short winter get aways.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-05-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 896
Posted By Chuck47
Los Alamos national lab. We drove there from...

Los Alamos national lab. We drove there from Santa Fe. They have a visitors center/museum there that is packed full of all kinds of fascinating stuff. I'm gonna go back because there was more than I...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-29-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,362
Posted By Chuck47
Pretty tight

I'm in Holiday RV park right now. It's a decent park with easy on easy off the fwy and its full every night but Its pretty close for my 37ft. We had to call the office because the 1st site they put...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-29-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,538
Posted By Chuck47
not a white knuckle road

We have a 37ft pusher with a tow car. We've done that road at least twice in the past few years. While I can't remember every curve and downgrade (there are some of each) I don't think you'll find...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-27-2015, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By Chuck47
thanks for the download

Hi Dick. Thanks very much for the documents. I have the big blue folder but not nearly all these docs. Great info. I feel the same about being happy to have a paid for pusher.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-25-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,664
Posted By Chuck47
Coulda been me

Some time ago when I took my Tradewinds in for some maintenance, I got a call from them asking if I knew the fuel tank was dripping. They said they'd have to drop the tank th find it. I told them of...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-25-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By Chuck47
New member

I'm new to this forum but not to National rv. I have a 99 Tradewinds that I bought new. Recently had some thoughts of getting something newer but the more I looked the more I decided not to do that....
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-25-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By Chuck47
New member

Greetings. I am Chuck and my wife is Dorothy. We have been part timers for about 17 years. Being desert dwellers we usually travel to cooler climes for the summer. We have a 99 Tradewinds. She's a...
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