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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-28-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 23
Bounder: Ceiling light
Views: 981
Posted By bobk3d
What I did in my ‘03…. These are a direct...

What I did in my ‘03…. These are a direct replacement for the original fixtures, fit the same screw holes. The lenses don’t match, but I replaced a few fixtures and rescued the good lenses to replace...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-06-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,645
Posted By bobk3d
I realize this is old, but.... I did this in...

I realize this is old, but....

I did this in an '03 Bounder. Panels on roof, batteries in the original location under the steps. Actually, my controller is in the luggage compartment next to the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-08-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,247
Posted By bobk3d
Heh... I started with an ODBLink adapter, which I...

Heh... I started with an ODBLink adapter, which I still use. For a while, I was concerned about transmission temps, so I got a Scanguage. But I couldn't read the small display easily and the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-07-2021, 08:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,247
Posted By bobk3d
Well, I went ahead and replaced the MAF, and it...

Well, I went ahead and replaced the MAF, and it made a big difference. I only had a chance to do a short drive on the park roads today, but there was room for a few full throttle accelerations. MAF...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-05-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,247
Posted By bobk3d
Update... first, thanks again for all the input....

Update... first, thanks again for all the input. I work and travel full time, so that adds some complication; I can only relocate on weekends, so that gives me limited chances to diagnose. And not...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-01-2021, 01:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,247
Posted By bobk3d
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll look at those. I...

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll look at those. I can't always complete repairs myself, but I try to learn as much as I can before hiring somebody.

I reconfigured my app and it does seem like both...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-01-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,247
Posted By bobk3d
Better this morning, but still high. LTFT1 is...

Better this morning, but still high. LTFT1 is over 10 most of the time. I did a drag race start, and the MAF reading went to 220 g/s, which I think is about right.

Pretty sure my app only shows...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-01-2021, 07:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,247
Posted By bobk3d
Very high. I'm using Torque Pro on an Android...

Very high. I'm using Torque Pro on an Android tablet... I only see one Long Term trim, and it stays pegged at 19.53 except under very light load. I think the highest MAF reading I saw was about 100....
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-31-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,247
Posted By bobk3d
Cleaned the MAF sensor.... what next?

2002 W-20 with 60K miles, I got it 5 years ago with 20K and haven't done much except oil and filter changes.

I'm getting very high LTFT readings. Cleaned the MAF sensor, but it wasn't very dirty,...
Forum: Going Green 10-30-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,925
Posted By bobk3d
Yes, this is very helpful to somebody in the...

Yes, this is very helpful to somebody in the future, as I'm about to do the exact same thing. :) But I have a couple of simple questions to make sure I'm seeing it right.

1. In the diagram in the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-27-2019, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By bobk3d
Well I turned it on electric and checked the back...

Well I turned it on electric and checked the back vent. I smelled something, even before I turned it on. Not sure if it's ammonia, it's been a long time since I smelled that.

I'll ask a friend for...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-26-2019, 12:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By bobk3d
Thanks, that will be very helpful. It's a...

Thanks, that will be very helpful.

It's a Dometic RM3862.

Cooling unit was replaced November 2017.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-25-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By bobk3d
Hmm, the fridge has been off for six days, but...

Hmm, the fridge has been off for six days, but this morning I smelled that smell again, and realized it was chlorine, not ammonia. I sanitized my tanks recently, and used too much bleach, apparently...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-21-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By bobk3d
Fridge diagnosis

The other day, I woke up and found my refrigerator temperatures were very high, both fridge and freezer. I think there was a slight ammonia smell, so I shut it off immediately. But I was a faint...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-21-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 20,057
Posted By bobk3d
I don't have auto levelers, but even if I did,...

I don't have auto levelers, but even if I did, I'd swear by the LevelMatePro. It tells me how many inches I need for each corner. So I can move around the site a little to get it as close as possible...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-21-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,164
Posted By bobk3d
Disclaimer: I'm still using flooded batteries. ...

Disclaimer: I'm still using flooded batteries.

But researching lithium, one thing that sticks out about the Battle Born is low temperature protection. Since my batteries are under the entry steps,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-21-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,712
Posted By bobk3d
I've been using iPhone Road Trip for five years....

I've been using iPhone Road Trip for five years. It synchs with Dropbox (or iCloud), graphs the price paid over time as well as other useful data, and it uses GPS to map my fuel stops.

I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-21-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,104
Posted By bobk3d
I should note that with both AC's running, it...

I should note that with both AC's running, it uses up most of your 30 amp capacity, so you might not be able to run much else.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-21-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,104
Posted By bobk3d
Well, I have an '03 Bounder and it works as...

Well, I have an '03 Bounder and it works as advertised, I can run both AC's. Thirty amps is enough to power two systems once they're running, but the starting current is the limitation. The...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-05-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,944
Posted By bobk3d
I've yet to stay there, but FWIW, Lake Cahuilla,...

I've yet to stay there, but FWIW, Lake Cahuilla, Riverside County Park, is just south of Indio and has a Passport America discount on weekdays.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-15-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,971
Posted By bobk3d
One of the good things about extended warranty...

One of the good things about extended warranty repairs is that you can pick the best shops that are used to working with warranty companies, and not worry so much about the price. As noted above, the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-02-2018, 05:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,673
Posted By bobk3d
Subarus with manual transmissions can be flat...

Subarus with manual transmissions can be flat towed. There might be exceptions, but most of them are officially towable. 65mph speed limit.

No specific issues, it tows fine. I've made some dumb...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-31-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,673
Posted By bobk3d
Just an update on this. I wrote a long Facebook...

Just an update on this. I wrote a long Facebook post about an eventful week on the road. I didn't go into details but mentioned the incident at Soledad and tagged TT. They eventually called me, and...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-21-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,673
Posted By bobk3d
[Mod Edit] FWIW, she asked when I planned to...

[Mod Edit]

FWIW, she asked when I planned to get if fixed, and I said I don't currently plan to fix it, maybe someday. She said that according to her manager, if I had told her I had a firm date...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-20-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,673
Posted By bobk3d
Yes, just a quick walkaround. In fact, she didn't...

Yes, just a quick walkaround. In fact, she didn't even go all the way around. I'll try and post a photo of my issue once I have some time.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-20-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,673
Posted By bobk3d
In California, they almost always ask for...

In California, they almost always ask for registration and insurance. I think the laws out here make it tough on park owners.

But this was a little strange, because I carried in my 2018 packet of...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-19-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,673
Posted By bobk3d
TT is Thousand Trails, the membership campground...

TT is Thousand Trails, the membership campground chain. Sorry I wasn't clearer.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-19-2018, 11:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,673
Posted By bobk3d
For sure. Unfortunately, at the time, it would...

For sure. Unfortunately, at the time, it would have been a very angry person arguing with a misguided manager, and I would not have done well. Had to calm down a bit because it hit me out of the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-19-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,673
Posted By bobk3d
Okay, I finally found the clause I expected in...

Okay, I finally found the clause I expected in the "Usage Rules" section of the contract.

"Camping vehicles must be operable and in good condition as determined
in our discretion."

So.......
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-19-2018, 12:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,673
Posted By bobk3d
I think it's specific to Soledad, just some local...

I think it's specific to Soledad, just some local manager making a stupid call.

But check your contracts and see if there's anything I missed, so if it happens to you, you'll be better prepared...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-19-2018, 12:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,673
Posted By bobk3d
Weird TT "policy" hard to find in the contract.

OP REQUESTED CHANGE OF TITLE AS HE FOUND THE INFORMATION WAS LISTED AND DID NOT WANT TO BE MISLEADING.

Traveling this summer on a TT Zone pass. I mostly use them to stop and regroup in between...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-24-2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By bobk3d
Ah thanks, I had found the other links but the...

Ah thanks, I had found the other links but the PDF is helpful. It looks like in my time frame there's a possibility of the sites being closed to the public, which was my concern. I'll have to try and...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-14-2018, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By bobk3d
Columbia River Treaty Fishing

Planning to try some Columbia River boondocking sites in July. Some of them (Avery Park, Sundale Park) are Treaty Fishing sites, restricted during the season. But for the life of me, I can't find...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-17-2018, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,570
Posted By bobk3d
I guess I'm the only one who feels that the toad...

I guess I'm the only one who feels that the toad helps keep the back end in line. Having extra weight back there without much more side exposure seems to help. Especially when a truck passes, I only...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-16-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By bobk3d
Thanks, that should help.

Thanks, that should help.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-16-2018, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By bobk3d
I had Ass-U-Me'd the switch connected it to house...

I had Ass-U-Me'd the switch connected it to house power, but apparently it still draws from the chassis battery. I guess it just bypasses the ignition switch.

Seems like the best solution is to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-16-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By bobk3d
'03 Bounder radio -> house power?

I just installed solar, checking all the current draws, etc. There's a switch to provide power to run the radio when the engine is off, but I found out the hard way that it still runs off the chassis...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-03-2018, 04:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By bobk3d
Thanks all. I ended up going with anchors +...

Thanks all.

I ended up going with anchors + VHB tape + Dicor. The #10 screws felt sort of okay when I tightened them, but without a full-length grip I was concerned about them loosening up over...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-01-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By bobk3d
Come to think of it, I should reconsider well...

Come to think of it, I should reconsider well nuts. They look like #10 screws, what length well nut would I look for?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-01-2018, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By bobk3d
Solar install... what's under the TPO?

Installing solar panels on my '03 Bounder. I'm using the AM Solar Mounts, they recommend using both the tape and screws. But since it's a TPO roof, the tape can't be depended on, and I want to be...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-31-2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By bobk3d
You're prepping for all-day and all-night...

You're prepping for all-day and all-night freezing, which is a whole different challenge than overnight freezing. Overnight, a 10+ ton coach will retain a lot of heat, and most of the structure will...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-24-2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Posted By bobk3d
Thanks, I just wanted to be sure I wouldn't need...

Thanks, I just wanted to be sure I wouldn't need any of it. The upholstery is a little ratty, so it's not worth much, but I suspect somebody will grab it off Craigslist.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-24-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Posted By bobk3d
Flexsteel Captain's Chair question

My Bounder came with a third captain's chair behind the passenger. I removed it and built a desk. Now I need to get rid of the chair, but not sure if I should keep one of the mounting parts.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-13-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,943
Posted By bobk3d
Anybody who has tried to sell some antique...

Anybody who has tried to sell some antique furniture in the last 10 years will probably confirm that tastes have changed. Consignment shops want nothing to do with it. I have some upholstered chairs...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-13-2017, 12:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,508
Posted By bobk3d
I haven't stayed there, but I was recently...

I haven't stayed there, but I was recently looking into Pinnacles NP and I think their sites are typically 75' long (recreation.gov is down at the moment).

Cell coverage looks pretty marginal.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-05-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,430
Posted By bobk3d
Before you plan a whole-house inverter/charger,...

Before you plan a whole-house inverter/charger, think about where the unit has to fit, where the wires have to be routed, how long the battery runs will be, how it ties into the house system. If it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-23-2017, 09:37 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 29,713
Posted By bobk3d
Well, it's "push" to a physicist, it's "pull" to...

Well, it's "push" to a physicist, it's "pull" to a driver. :)

I made a mistake, I said the center of mass was above the axle; weight transfer occurs because the center of mass is above the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-22-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 29,713
Posted By bobk3d
Step-by-step physics: When a front tire goes...

Step-by-step physics:

When a front tire goes flat, it increases friction at the front on that side, which tends to make the coach slow down and pull to the side.

When the coach slows down,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-16-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,138
Posted By bobk3d
Well, some differences, my plan is with Wholesale...

Well, some differences, my plan is with Wholesale Warranties and mine is a 2003. Generally happy with WW, but simply working with a service plan adds some complications.

What I've found is that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-14-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,934
Posted By bobk3d
Simple example: My rear axle is rated at...

Simple example:

My rear axle is rated at 13,500 lb.

The stock Michelin tires are rated at 4080 lb single. So two of them would not support the rear axle. Not for long, anyway.

In dual...
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