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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-14-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,280
Posted By olmsteaj
Run the generator and roof air whenever the rear...

Run the generator and roof air whenever the rear of the coach gets warm. Hasn't been a problem in thousands of miles doing so.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-14-2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,195
Posted By olmsteaj
How much does membership cost?

How much does membership cost?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-24-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,577
Posted By olmsteaj
Vise grips always come in handy.

Vise grips always come in handy.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-03-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By olmsteaj
What year V-10? There can be 100 HP differences...

What year V-10? There can be 100 HP differences depending on year and application. My 1999 had an advertised 270 HP, and my 2016 has 362 HP.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-03-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,009
Posted By olmsteaj
Plagiarized from the above post, and fully concur.

Plagiarized from the above post, and fully concur.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-01-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,187
Posted By olmsteaj
My stock 2016 V-10 on a 22,000# chassis develops...

My stock 2016 V-10 on a 22,000# chassis develops 362 HP at 4750 RPM. Been across the country, including the Rockies, 4 times with adequate power to maintain a more than adequate speed. Few RVs have...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-18-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,581
Posted By olmsteaj
X2 - Roadmaster Invisibrake

X2 - Roadmaster Invisibrake
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-04-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,875
Posted By olmsteaj
After the Navy, I was fined $500 by Maryland for...

After the Navy, I was fined $500 by Maryland for not registering a vehicle registered in NC within 30 days of "moving" to MD. I didn't move, had residency in NC, but accepted employment and rented a...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-02-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,942,783
Posted By olmsteaj
I changed my front stab via CHF 6 years and...

I changed my front stab via CHF 6 years and 66,000 miles ago with no bad effects. I've crossed the Rockies 6 times, and towed a toad all of those miles. Highly recommend this. In the rear, I added...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-28-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,420
Posted By olmsteaj
I gave up dolly towing after 4 years because a...

I gave up dolly towing after 4 years because a dolly tire blowout damaged my toad door, and loading on wet ramps can be dangerous - a running start and I over ran the dolly requiring a tow truck to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-23-2023, 11:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By olmsteaj
The A frames are very heavy, and I find...

The A frames are very heavy, and I find cumbersome.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-02-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,188
Posted By olmsteaj
If the material is butyl rubber, heating it to...

If the material is butyl rubber, heating it to 270 degrees F will soften it enough to remove quite easily. I don't have any suggestions on how to determine when 270 is reached. a heat gun is...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-08-2023, 10:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,285
Posted By olmsteaj
Check the step grounding wire - remove, clean,...

Check the step grounding wire - remove, clean, reinstall.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-14-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,325
Posted By olmsteaj
I had similar problems with my new 2016 Windsport...

I had similar problems with my new 2016 Windsport 35C on a 22,000 lb F53 chassis. I have spent lots of money, and adequately corrected the problems. Without a doubt, however, the most significant,...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-05-2023, 12:39 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,942,783
Posted By olmsteaj
I have over 60,000 miles since I incorporated the...

I have over 60,000 miles since I incorporated the CHF on my 2016 37ft Windsport with no adverse effects. 22,000 lb chassis.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-11-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,627
Posted By olmsteaj
Swientek

You and 2 strong friends can manually move the slide in or out at will. After replacing one motor, I discovered that the most frequent failure mode is a chaffed wire at the motor where it makes a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-09-2022, 08:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,184
Posted By olmsteaj
I find a pressure washer with no chemical...

I find a pressure washer with no chemical additives works very well
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-09-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,591
Posted By olmsteaj
I can start and run both ceiling A/Cs (15 amp and...

I can start and run both ceiling A/Cs (15 amp and 13.5 amp) and the microwave at the same time using an adapter like this. Instead of two 30 amp circuits, I have one 30 amp circuit and a separate 20...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-25-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,804
Posted By olmsteaj
Us too

Us too
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-07-2022, 06:01 AM
Replies: 155
MPG
Views: 12,574
Posted By olmsteaj
2016 Windsport 37 ft, 22,000 lb flat towing 3,500...

2016 Windsport 37 ft, 22,000 lb flat towing 3,500 lb Ford Focus - 2650 RPM at 70 MPH
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-07-2022, 05:56 AM
Replies: 155
MPG
Views: 12,574
Posted By olmsteaj
2016 Windsport

2016 Windsport
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-14-2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,988
Posted By olmsteaj
Most military CGs in Florida are just as crammed...

Most military CGs in Florida are just as crammed as others. About mid-March things may open up a little as the Canadians and snowbirds begin their northern migration.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-14-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,778
Posted By olmsteaj
Ditto

Ditto
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-20-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 155
MPG
Views: 12,574
Posted By olmsteaj
37 foot Class A gasser. Nearly 7 MPG, driving...

37 foot Class A gasser. Nearly 7 MPG, driving nearly 70, while pulling a 4 down toad. Lowest ever towing over Sierra/Rockies at nearly full throttle - slightly over 5 MPG. At 55 MPH, level while...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-20-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,065
Posted By olmsteaj
Times 2!! Life is short, and fuel is a small...

Times 2!! Life is short, and fuel is a small part of the cost of owning an RV.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-23-2022, 05:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 980
Posted By olmsteaj
Thor Windsport Battery Drain

I own a 2016 Thor Windsport 35C, bought new. It is built on a 2016 Ford F53, 22,000# chassis, now with 54K very enjoyable miles on the clock. I have a loss of house battery voltage problem that I...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-31-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,568
Posted By olmsteaj
That's the way North Carolina was until a year...

That's the way North Carolina was until a year ago when they changed taxes based on the RV Blue Book (vice chassis) value - a $600 delta, with no warning.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-13-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,482
Posted By olmsteaj
You might want to look at an 8 - 10 year old Ford...

You might want to look at an 8 - 10 year old Ford Focus automatic. I've flat towed my 2012 Focus more than 80,000 miles (more miles than I have driven the car). The braking system and tow kits will...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 22,812
Posted By olmsteaj
I put 135,000 miles on my 1999 Ford chassis with...

I put 135,000 miles on my 1999 Ford chassis with a V-10 gasser. Total 15 year engine expense was for 10 spark plugs and anti-freeze at 100,000 miles; 5 air filters; and 7 quarts of oil and an oil...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-23-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,849
Posted By olmsteaj
My tow dolly experiences over 4 years were all...

My tow dolly experiences over 4 years were all bad. Too narrow for a Honda van; electric brakes were largely ineffective with a car on the dolly, and locked the brakes on pavement without a car;...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-19-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,010
Posted By olmsteaj
Torque x RPM HP = ___________ ...

Torque x RPM
HP = ___________
5,252

For the Ford V-10, 2016 and newer, the governed speed (which can be changed with a tuning Kit) will determine the HP. 4750 RPM provides 362 HP,...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,943
Posted By olmsteaj
Bright orange VHT paint works well - turns a...

Bright orange VHT paint works well - turns a little yellow after considerable mileage. I used electrical tape to mask my license plate letters/numbers on the converter before I painted it. Pulled...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-12-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 17,097
Posted By olmsteaj
Many good points already mentioned. Don't go...

Many good points already mentioned. Don't go legal unless you are a lawyer with lots of free time. Participate in the HOA process - attend meetings, and run for an office. Befriend the existing...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-17-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,252
Posted By olmsteaj
I use 4, two foot long pieces of 2 x 12 pressure...

I use 4, two foot long pieces of 2 x 12 pressure treated lumber with handles screwed on one end of each. They provide 276 square inches of support (compared with 113 for full 12 inch discs), and...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-11-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,192
Posted By olmsteaj
Things have improved

Your father was correct for Model A type automobiles, but things have changed. Lawn mowers and generators run at 100% rated RPM continuously. A Ford V-10 rated at 362 HP at 4750 RPM couldn't get...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-03-2021, 06:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,559
Posted By olmsteaj
Check the magnetic door switch first - new one...

Check the magnetic door switch first - new one about $25 at Amazon. New motor $200+, and it won't solve the problem if the magnetic door switch is bad.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-31-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 13,653
Posted By olmsteaj
After 5 years of dolly towing, I switched to 4...

After 5 years of dolly towing, I switched to 4 down because:
- dolly electric brakes were terrible
- during wet weather, I needed a run to get the toad on the dolly - slid off the end, and had to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-31-2020, 05:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,590
Posted By olmsteaj
After the first panic stop, all of the storage...

After the first panic stop, all of the storage stuff will be at the forward access doors. Need some sort of separators and/or rubber or fabric mats to keep stuff from sliding.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-30-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,086
Posted By olmsteaj
WRT the comment "It sounds like its not...

WRT the comment "It sounds like its not breathing. look at intake for signs of collapsed filter or restrictions in the intake plenum and ducting.." Carefully inspect the rubber boot that connects...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-02-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,254
Posted By olmsteaj
This rank smell after a several hour run at 75...

This rank smell after a several hour run at 75 MPH stays with the transmission for days and hundreds of miles. It is no rubber dust burning. The tranny is an electric 6 speed, sealed with no way to...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-31-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,254
Posted By olmsteaj
Perhaps not applicable to GM toad transmissions,...

Perhaps not applicable to GM toad transmissions, but I have towed my 2012 Ford Focus with A/T over 60,000 miles. The operators manual says do not exceed 70 MPH. I normally cruise close to 70, with...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 07-14-2019, 06:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 914
Posted By olmsteaj
Windsport 35C :: 2016 Thor Windsport 35C

Windsport 35C :: 2016 Thor Windsport 35C (2019-07-15 00:55:39)
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