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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-27-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,389
Posted By Sespe
We have a 2009 Four Winds Hurricane 34B. Bunk...

We have a 2009 Four Winds Hurricane 34B. Bunk beds, front couch/bed, rear queen. Will tow 5K, have never set a vehicle up for towing.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-19-2019, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 967
Posted By Sespe
I had the exact same problem. Bought my coach...

I had the exact same problem. Bought my coach used from a dealer and they had the pressures at the sidewall max. The first long day going through Arizona was backbreaking. Since we were on the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-14-2018, 12:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,482
Posted By Sespe
Oh, 14A. How you scared me! 10 years ago I took...

Oh, 14A. How you scared me! 10 years ago I took a wrong turn on the map and went up 14A by mistake. Fortunately, I was in a 21' Sprinter class C. The hose came off the turbo 3/4 of the way up and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-10-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,717
Posted By Sespe
I had to investigate a complaint that one of our...

I had to investigate a complaint that one of our engineers was smoking while driving a fire engine. After following up, (including the cell phone pictures of the complainant, which helped a lot), we...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-04-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,942
Posted By Sespe
Bruce, here is an older thread that goes into...

Bruce, here is an older thread that goes into detail on one model of the control box. There were 2 different recalls for it.
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f121/control-box-362112.html
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-03-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Sespe
Fascinating site, which I will follow in detail. ...

Fascinating site, which I will follow in detail. But looking at the Los Angeles area (my nearest), it fails to include the most important Autumn factor: gigantic brush fires!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-03-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,528
Posted By Sespe
Same idea, used the fence post. Found an area on...

Same idea, used the fence post. Found an area on top of the frame rails in a cross-bed storage compartment. After this picture was taken I bolted it in, and made a cut-out so it doesn't drain out...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-03-2018, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,018
Posted By Sespe
Last year I drove from California to New York and...

Last year I drove from California to New York and back with one of these installed. I didn't have any issues. Would I have had an issue without it? No-one will ever know...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-07-2018, 11:36 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,352
Posted By Sespe
Me too, that seems like the ideal system, but I...

Me too, that seems like the ideal system, but I can't find it on their website. How do I make this happen?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-29-2017, 11:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,274
Posted By Sespe
Well, we thank you for the thanks, maybe we can...

Well, we thank you for the thanks, maybe we can all go camping, too. For an over-nighter, I always suggested the Ventura Ranch KOA near Santa Paula. An outstanding park run by a young couple who...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-22-2017, 01:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,211
Posted By Sespe
All joking aside, motorhome fires are nothing to...

All joking aside, motorhome fires are nothing to mess with. My fire extinguishers are only there to help me and my family get as far away as we can.

I have personally lit 5 motorhomes on fire. ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-20-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,211
Posted By Sespe
DeeGee, do what your sister-in-law does: ...

DeeGee, do what your sister-in-law does:

Sleep with a fireman! :)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-10-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,274
Posted By Sespe
I'm sure you know this by now, but Valencia is...

I'm sure you know this by now, but Valencia is clear. The Rye fire is done. The Thomas fire is still rumbling down on Carpenteria and Santa Barbara, but if you head inland first you will be fine. ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-16-2017, 06:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,596
Posted By Sespe
Grrr. It was the cops that got in the stink for...

Grrr. It was the cops that got in the stink for doing that. We firemen just try to show up in big groups. :-)

(DeeGee's little brother)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-06-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By Sespe
Both my MH (2009 gasser) and my brother's MH...

Both my MH (2009 gasser) and my brother's MH (2015 high-end diesel pusher) only have the single pressure fill. No option for gravity fill.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-06-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,908
Posted By Sespe
I can't help you because the previous owner...

I can't help you because the previous owner already did that to my 2009 34B. I'm just excited to see another one on here. P.O. did a TV install (with dvd player in the closet) and surround-sound in...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-08-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,948
Posted By Sespe
It is parked next to the house and is our...

It is parked next to the house and is our "earthquake shelter", so it stays stocked. We know we are very lucky being able to keep it at home. Water tank stays full. Fridge is emptied after each...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-06-2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,016
Posted By Sespe
Yup, that's what I meant about the confusing...

Yup, that's what I meant about the confusing directions. The first one they put out said "USE CHASSIS SWITCHED" and was wrong, didn't fix the problem. The second version said "USE CHASSIS BATTERY"...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-06-2017, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 984
Posted By Sespe
Just downloaded the Android version. This is a...

Just downloaded the Android version. This is a very neat app, wish I had it on my cross-country trip last June!
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-04-2017, 12:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,016
Posted By Sespe
When I bought my used coach I did some research...

When I bought my used coach I did some research and found an old Thor recall for the BCC boxes. The solenoid inside could fail and cause the problem you have. Thor put out a recall to "fix" the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-02-2017, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,676
Posted By Sespe
Live in Ventura County, store mine outside. I...

Live in Ventura County, store mine outside. I have RV parking (concrete pad) next to my house. Just wash and wax as needed. I know a guy that keeps his Entegra outside in Camarillo.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-22-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,056
Posted By Sespe
Now, my Dad did teach me never to drink out of a...

Now, my Dad did teach me never to drink out of a garden hose.

...But that's because he ran a giant greenhouse operation as a family business. Fertilizer was centrally mixed and pumped through...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-22-2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,056
Posted By Sespe
A typical night in the fire station after I cook...

A typical night in the fire station after I cook chili? :)

I too deal with ickier stuff than this on a daily basis. To improve the design, I'll put a shim on the near frame rail so it tilts away...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-20-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,056
Posted By Sespe
Is this a bad spot for sewer hose storage?

I found what might be the ideal spot for my sewer hose storage, but now I'm re-thinking it.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-12-2017, 11:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,545
Posted By Sespe
Kind of from the other side, kind of just for...

Kind of from the other side, kind of just for fun:

Several years ago I-5 northbound out of Los Angeles on the Friday of Labor Day weekend. Probably one of the busiest days of the year. And a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-12-2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,079
Posted By Sespe
I'm on my first class A after a couple C's and...

I'm on my first class A after a couple C's and many trailers. I really wanted a driver side door, but couldn't find the coach I wanted with one. My brother, the more-seasoned Class A driver, was...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-04-2017, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,502
Posted By Sespe
Ow. Ow. Ow. Yes. Please, let someone tell...

Ow. Ow. Ow. Yes.
Please, let someone tell us there is an in line fuse to check (I'm DeeGee's little brother). I hope this doesn't turn into a tough one to chase.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-04-2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,502
Posted By Sespe
Your brother is a really great guy!

Your brother is a really great guy!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-23-2017, 12:15 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 26,056
Posted By Sespe
The technology is available, but probably not the...

The technology is available, but probably not the customer base.

I teach driving skills for firefighters. From 2007 to 2013 I had a driving simulator for fire engines, until we didn't want to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-21-2017, 12:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,276
Posted By Sespe
We did that trip from California in June. Did...

We did that trip from California in June. Did not buy a pass, just hit the toll booths on the way. Read the warnings, originally planned our route to go 500 miles longer but ignore the toll roads. ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-21-2017, 12:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,047
Posted By Sespe
Oh Lord, Run! I'm a (current) Californian. ...

Oh Lord, Run!

I'm a (current) Californian. I spent 34 days in Hattiesburg Miss after hurricane Katrina helping run a base camp for relief efforts. We were introduced to these "love bugs".
...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-13-2017, 11:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,069
Posted By Sespe
As a driving instructor, I used to teach "2 and...

As a driving instructor, I used to teach "2 and 10" for hand positions. Since the advent of steering-wheel airbags, we now teach "10 and 3". It's more for what happens when the bag goes off.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-31-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,284
Posted By Sespe
Finished a 6,336 mile trip east and back early...

Finished a 6,336 mile trip east and back early this month. According to my spreadsheet, we averaged 8.3 mpg.

That's a 36 foot Ford F53, no toad, and barely ever hit 70 mph. Generator on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-26-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,433
Posted By Sespe
Wait, why the heck do you need a Genturi? :)

Wait, why the heck do you need a Genturi? :)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-26-2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,288
Posted By Sespe
I had to hunt far and wide to find my used...

I had to hunt far and wide to find my used bunkhouse model. When I finally found one locally, I searched and there was only 1 more for sale (on RVTrader) in the entire country.

I think used...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-26-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 23,013
Posted By Sespe
I thought I saw he is on the Chevy chassis, so he...

I thought I saw he is on the Chevy chassis, so he may not be able to do the CHF.

Just finished 6,000 miles across the country. Not one semi ever pushed my 36' gasser. CHF, steering stabilizer,...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-15-2017, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,558
Posted By Sespe
Hopefully I never have to test this myself! ...

Hopefully I never have to test this myself! Thanks.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-14-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 902
Posted By Sespe
I use RVParkReview very often. I post reviews on...

I use RVParkReview very often. I post reviews on every park I go to. Like everything else, it pays to spend your time. If you see a review that is very different from most, follow up by viewing...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-08-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,005
Posted By Sespe
I will say that this forum was a major comfort to...

I will say that this forum was a major comfort to me on our long cross-country trip. Everything we encountered I had either already read about here, (like the dramatic downshift from 5th to 3rd), or...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-08-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 893
Posted By Sespe
We just completed a 6,000 mile run across the...

We just completed a 6,000 mile run across the country and back. I made 3 planned reservations in advance: 2 because they were important stops, and 1 because it was a busy area right before the 4th...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-07-2017, 12:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,005
Posted By Sespe
We noticed this on our cross-country trip. On...

We noticed this on our cross-country trip. On the steepest grades, when it downshifted hard, I (50 yrs old) would hear a whistle from the transmission area. To me it sounded like my passenger was...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-07-2017, 12:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,608
Posted By Sespe
RVParkReviews is my go-to site. I found a couple...

RVParkReviews is my go-to site. I found a couple gems on our cross-country trip this year because of them. And I posted a review for every single CG we stayed at, even if somebody else had posted...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-04-2017, 02:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,005
Posted By Sespe
Under those exact conditions I get a super-high...

Under those exact conditions I get a super-high pitched whistle. Very clearly power-driven, it fluctuates with the RPM. To me it is barely audible, to my teenage son it is the equivalent of fingers...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-03-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,558
Posted By Sespe
So Cal to New York and return - Done!

Well, we did it. The first family trip in 10 years went from Southern California to Upstate New York and return. 2 family reunions along the way, a 25th wedding anniversary (ours) and a 60th...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-01-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,229
Posted By Sespe
I'm almost done with a 16-state cross-country...

I'm almost done with a 16-state cross-country trip from West to East and back. I'm sorry if this has been posted, I didn't read all posts.

Before the trip, I loaded 4 apps onto my Android phone. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-01-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,659
Posted By Sespe
I have to remove the front ones to remove the...

I have to remove the front ones to remove the TPMS sensors to adjust pressures. The rears have the braided-steel extensions, but one of the 4 leaks. After this trip I may remove them all. I'm OK...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-01-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,716
Posted By Sespe
I went out to the garage, got the 8' carpenter's...

I went out to the garage, got the 8' carpenter's level that the last contractor had left behind. Had the 14-year old son get up top and level it off the highest item on the roof. Then measured from...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-01-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 154,517
Posted By Sespe
We've seen a lot of great things on this...

We've seen a lot of great things on this cross-country trip out the windshield: Bison, thunderstorms, deer, old high-school stomping grounds, Mom's driveway for camping. But today we saw the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-26-2017, 09:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,726
Posted By Sespe
I'm not finding this to be the case. We are on...

I'm not finding this to be the case. We are on the return leg of a cross-country trip. Goal is to be home on the 2nd, July 4th is drop-dead date. We have confirmed reservations at campgrounds...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-26-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,303
Posted By Sespe
I am such a dinosaur. Here is my original...

I am such a dinosaur. Here is my original Scanguage:

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-34-dzXtDEiQ/WVGJH0CgDZI/AAAAAAAABmc/LoY4A68rnrY-Byn1qv5Q1s4Ucv1dd6mlACLcBGAs/s1600/scangauge.jpg
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