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Forum: Damon 08-05-2017, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,835
Posted By Oldrod 47
I have that setup in my 99/2000 Daybreak. There...

I have that setup in my 99/2000 Daybreak. There are 2 switches on the bed frame, next to the electrical panel. They look like ordinary light switches.

According to the diagrams on them, you...
Forum: Damon 07-19-2017, 07:55 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 53,408
Posted By Oldrod 47
Did not lose P.S. so don't think that is the...

Did not lose P.S. so don't think that is the problem. Have to let it sit for a few weeks due to life getting in the way. Will post more later.
Forum: Damon 07-17-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 53,408
Posted By Oldrod 47
Thanks for the tip Lifemember. I was just glad we...

Thanks for the tip Lifemember. I was just glad we got it back to the lot. The pedal went all the way to the floor so I assumed it was the m.c.. Had that happen to one of my old "toy" cars on a road...
Forum: Damon 07-16-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 53,408
Posted By Oldrod 47
Unpleasant surprise

My son and I got my 2000 Daybreak out for the seasonal shakedown run yesterday. Ran about 30 or 40 miles at highway speed and through a couple of intersections.

Got back to the storage lot and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-14-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,694
Posted By Oldrod 47
Take plenty of pictures with your smartphone, you...

Take plenty of pictures with your smartphone, you can enlarge when needed.
Forum: Damon 07-01-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 448
Views: 84,042
Posted By Oldrod 47
Welcome back

Wondered what happened, sorry to learn of your loss. We also had a similar year. Family takes priority.

I have the same model Daybreak as you, only with the blue and grey interior and blue trim...
Forum: Damon 01-21-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,699
Posted By Oldrod 47
Look for this thread in this forum "The Damon...

Look for this thread in this forum "The Damon Project...aka the Diamond in the Rough!" Many mods to a 1999 Daybreak 3270 including adding additional house batteries. Thread ended about a year ago,...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-11-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 788
Posted By Oldrod 47
Replacing Dinnette

How are you securing chairs when you use loose ones with a table? Loose chairs must move around and could become flying objects while underway.
Forum: Damon 11-17-2016, 07:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,984
Posted By Oldrod 47
Batteries

Just sayin' My 2000 Damon Daybreak has one 12 v automotive type battery for the chassis (starts the engine) and two 6v deep cycle wired together to provide a total of 12 volts for the house lights,...
Forum: Damon 11-05-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By Oldrod 47
bamaguy; Thats what I was hoping someone would...

bamaguy; Thats what I was hoping someone would tell me. I have to do something before next summer. Thanks for the help.
Forum: Damon 11-03-2016, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By Oldrod 47
2000 Daybreak 3270 wiring for 2nd AC

I have the front Coleman AC Ducted unit which works fine. However the one duct in the bedroom does not put out any air. There is a dead zone as you walk into the bedroom.

There are 2 switches on...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-31-2016, 08:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,795
Posted By Oldrod 47
Will follow this. Having same issue. 2000 year...

Will follow this. Having same issue. 2000 year Damon with 46 hrs on gen when I bought it last Oct. Now have about 56 hrs on Onan 5k genset. Ran fine since pulled out of storage this spring. Now will...
Forum: North Central Region 08-09-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,763
Posted By Oldrod 47
Ideas for 10/10/16 Central Indiana Sites

Wife has Fall Break starting 10/10. Looking for full hook up for 35 ft. class A.
this will be our 2nd outing (first was solid 2 days). Probably staying 3 to 5 days.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-21-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 828
Posted By Oldrod 47
Malfunction HWH Jacks

Just went through this with my 2000 Damon Daybreak. I have the joystick controls. The cure was to remove the cover over the controls, vacuum out the dirt. clean the contact ring, replace cover and...
Forum: Damon 05-24-2016, 07:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By Oldrod 47
Thanks Skip426. No idea who designed the dash....

Thanks Skip426. No idea who designed the dash. Looks like I will have to pull the passenger seat first. Not looking forward to this project. May wait till fall.
Forum: Damon 05-20-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By Oldrod 47
Screaming fan 2000 Daybreak

On the way back to storage this p.m.the dash a/c fan started to scream. Not sure how to find and remove it

1999 Workhorse/2000Daybreak, 7.5
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-07-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,027
Posted By Oldrod 47
All electronic radios have 2 hot leads, one to...

All electronic radios have 2 hot leads, one to the ignition and a 2nd to an always hot source. If it didn't, you would lose the clock time and the pre-set radio stations. Having installed a few and...
Forum: Damon 05-01-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By Oldrod 47
I have the 2000 model Daybreak, new to us in time...

I have the 2000 model Daybreak, new to us in time to go in storage last fall. P.O. installed all new batteries in order to sell it. Woke it up friday after a 6 month sleep.

I disconnected the neg...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-11-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By Oldrod 47
We have made some progress, if you can call it...

We have made some progress, if you can call it that. Have a pile as tall as I am of parts and stuff that I think I will need to replace in order to address some deteriorated plastic stuff, repaired...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-24-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,817
Posted By Oldrod 47
The dash radio has memory for station presets and...

The dash radio has memory for station presets and probably a clock, these drain the battery all the time unless you disconnect it.


Oldrod 47
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,911
Posted By Oldrod 47
If the wrap lasts 5 to 7 years, the coach will...

If the wrap lasts 5 to 7 years, the coach will also be that much older. Will you even have it or use it by then?. Good chance you will have traded up or out. Cost vs. Benefit

Oldrod 47
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-02-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,471
Posted By Oldrod 47
Thanks Rick. I've used a number of things from...

Thanks Rick. I've used a number of things from Summit and always had good results. Also considering some of the Duplicolor Hot Rod Paints. I do have a problem with Homeowners Assoc. Issues so can't...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-29-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,471
Posted By Oldrod 47
Wrap it up

Has anyone used a vinyl wrap instead of painting? My 2000 Damon Daybreak end caps are fibreglass and are in need of refinishing.

A wrap could be done in 3 to 4 days according to what I have...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-18-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,048
Posted By Oldrod 47
Looking forward to our first trip. The longest I...

Looking forward to our first trip. The longest I have gone in our new to us MH was an hours drive to inside storage. I intend to keep withing I hour or less from home. I plan to spend a day or 2 in a...
Forum: Damon 12-11-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,002
Posted By Oldrod 47
I believe we have the same floor plan! My...

I believe we have the same floor plan! My Daybreak is in winter storage an hour away, so it is good to see the progress you are making. Your project pictures are helping with the "cabin fever"...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-02-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,856
Posted By Oldrod 47
Definetly thinking of a wrap on the basement door...

Definetly thinking of a wrap on the basement door and bumpers of my 2000 daybreak along with using a boat type fiberglass cut and polish of the endcaps. redoing the graphics after removing them from...
Forum: Damon 11-23-2015, 08:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,002
Posted By Oldrod 47
Watching with extreme interest since I plan to...

Watching with extreme interest since I plan to start on this project on my 2000 Daybreak. Traveling companion does not like carpet, and who would put it in a bathroom?

Oldrod 47
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-14-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By Oldrod 47
West Michigan travel.

Some great information in the replies. Grand Haven and N. Muskegon are a must.

I was a troll for about 10 years (lived under the bridge) in Kentland Mi. Traveled most of the lower Penninsula for...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-11-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By Oldrod 47
Thank you, by googling the vin I got to Ultra RV...

Thank you, by googling the vin I got to Ultra RV Parts I was able to get the chassis build sheet. Found out the build date was 11/99 so the unit is an early 2000 model. It was a one owner. I...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-11-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By Oldrod 47
What is it?

584LP37J8X3313885=2000 Damon Daybreak 3270

The generic type owners manual indicates a Work Horse Chassis, The Damon owners manual pictures indicate it is a Ford.

I would like to know...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-06-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By Oldrod 47
Summer travel West Michigan

We are planning to travel the West coast of Michigan during summer break 2016. Looking for recs for campgrounds from Three Oaks to Saugatuck-Douglass to Grand Haven to Muskegon to Ludington to...
Forum: Damon 11-04-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 84,042
Posted By Oldrod 47
Thank you for tail light info. I think it is a...

Thank you for tail light info. I think it is a great improvement from a safety standpoint and also looks cool. You would thing that anything as big is these beasts could be seen, but I want all the...
Forum: Damon 11-04-2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 448
Views: 84,042
Posted By Oldrod 47
a couple of questions, what was your source for...

a couple of questions, what was your source for the LED tail lights and what did you use to darken the color of your cabinets?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-03-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By Oldrod 47
Adventures with my new to me Damon Daybreak

This past August, a man shows up at my door with cash in hand, says he wants to buy my 47 Ford street rod. Why yes, it could be for sale since you have cash and will meet my price.

Off to find a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-03-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,272
Posted By Oldrod 47
Headlight sort

I just ordered a pair from Amazon for my 2000 Damon
Daybreak. I ordered h-lights that fit an early 90s F150.

Look for numbers molded across the bottom of you lights, use Google to look up the...
Forum: Damon 10-28-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 448
Views: 84,042
Posted By Oldrod 47
Waking up from long hibernation

DD, thanks for the warm welcome. I'm sure I will be contacting you for some where did you get and how do you do it information.

The games began 3 blocks into the trip home. The brakes locked up 3...
Forum: Damon 10-27-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 448
Views: 84,042
Posted By Oldrod 47
Great thread for me. Just bought a 2000 Daybreak...

Great thread for me. Just bought a 2000 Daybreak with single slide out, dinette and sleeper sofa on slide. Jackknife opposite. Has less than 18000 miles. It has been in hibernation for a long time. I...
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