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Posted By Captain KC42

Thank you all again for your helpful comments....

Thank you all again for your helpful comments. This is why this is a great Forum. Thank you.

Forum: Cummins Engines

10-07-2021, 03:01 PM

Replies: 7

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Posted By Captain KC42

Thanks for all for the meaningful and helpful...

Thanks for all for the meaningful and helpful responses.

If interested I had a call today with my local Cummins Service Center. (Cummins Sales & Service, Hilliard, Ohio) I posed the questions to...

10-07-2021, 03:00 PM

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Posted By Captain KC42

10-06-2021, 09:54 AM

Replies: 10

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Posted By Captain KC42

All, Thank you for your helpful responses. ...

All,
Thank you for your helpful responses.
Kindly,
KC

Forum: Cummins Engines

10-05-2021, 01:25 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 623

Posted By Captain KC42

Lowflyer1, Thank you for your response....

Lowflyer1,
Thank you for your response. Helpful. (Yes, standard winterization)
KC

10-05-2021, 07:11 AM

Replies: 10

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Posted By Captain KC42

fagnaml, Thank you for your response. Helpful...

fagnaml,
Thank you for your response. Helpful insight and perspective.
Kindly,
KC

10-04-2021, 12:03 PM

Replies: 10

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Posted By Captain KC42

Winter & Long Term Storage

So we about to park our 42' American Eagle for an extended period (12-18 months minimum). It's location will be in cold and wintery northern Ohio for this winter and maybe next. We will have access...

Forum: Cummins Engines

10-04-2021, 11:54 AM

Replies: 7

Views: 623

Posted By Captain KC42

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

01-06-2020, 11:17 AM

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Florida State Park Camping Pass

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Posted By Captain KC42

Florida State Park Camping Pass

A few years ago I heard about a pass for State Park camping in Florida available for non-Florida residents. I now find myself needing to spend most of October between Miami and Orlando. Anyone know...

01-02-2020, 07:34 PM

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Looking to get some new tires soon

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Posted By Captain KC42

Another thought. I have not seen data to indicate...

Another thought. I have not seen data to indicate the higher expense for the Michelin tires are worth it. The value has not been defined. I suppose my new interest in Hankook and Toyo are based on...

01-02-2020, 04:42 PM

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Looking to get some new tires soon

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Posted By Captain KC42

Paulciullo, Welcome to a great forum. Thank you...

Paulciullo,
Welcome to a great forum. Thank you for bringing the topic up. I am also researching a new tire project for our Americana Eagle 42 (Nomad). This site and the posters have been very...

01-01-2020, 01:13 PM

Replies: 27

Tires

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Posted By Captain KC42

Tire Thread Late Arrival

I am also replacing tires over the next 60 days. Was planning on Michelin but after reading several threads am now open to both Toyo and Hankook. Original specs on our American Eagle 42 called for...

12-08-2019, 07:02 AM

Replies: 114

Overnight along I-70 in Indiana

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Posted By Captain KC42

Hello Steve, We are 42' plus the Jeep. There...

Hello Steve,
We are 42' plus the Jeep. There are a number of sites that can accommodate us. Plus, the team that runs the place is extremely casual and helpful. (Ralph and his daughter Tiffany)...

12-07-2019, 08:55 PM

Replies: 72

Views: 11,720

Posted By Captain KC42

My tires are 4 years old by the purchase date and...

My tires are 4 years old by the purchase date and the DOT date on the tire.

12-07-2019, 05:14 PM

Replies: 72

Views: 11,720

Posted By Captain KC42

Thank you again for all the responses. Very...

Thank you again for all the responses. Very helpful insights.

In re-reading my original post I see an error in my message. This was our first drive after a steer tire blowout back in August. We...

12-06-2019, 04:47 PM

Replies: 72

Views: 11,720

Posted By Captain KC42

Fantastic responses. Thank you. Helps to know we...

Fantastic responses. Thank you. Helps to know we are not alone with the Bam Bams, Widow Makers and Loop-t-Loops. Thanks to all.

12-06-2019, 09:33 AM

Replies: 114

Overnight along I-70 in Indiana

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Posted By Captain KC42

Vibeman, We have frequently stayed at the...

Vibeman,
We have frequently stayed at the Archway Campground in Mt Vernon, Ill. This is right off I-57. There are two choices for fuel and a handful of eating spots. Our rig is 42' plus the Jeep and...

12-06-2019, 08:55 AM

Replies: 72

Views: 11,720

Posted By Captain KC42

Potholes, Expansion Joints & Slammers

We have been Class A RVing for about 6 years, first on a Monaco DP and now our American Eagle. With 30k miles under us we are still not used to the 'bang' of hitting a pothole or bad expansion joint...

04-12-2019, 04:23 PM

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Slide Awning Woes

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Posted By Captain KC42

Helpful Lt Dan. Thank you.

Helpful Lt Dan. Thank you.

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

04-12-2019, 04:20 PM

Replies: 3

Carefree Slide Toppers

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Posted By Captain KC42

I am working an awning issue now. My slide...

I am working an awning issue now. My slide awnings are both Carefree and yesterday I removed the aluminum cover on one of them. Two screws, one each for the end caps and two more screws for the...

04-12-2019, 04:12 PM

Replies: 3

Slide Awning Woes

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Posted By Captain KC42

Slide Awning Woes

Dear Wise Sages of the Road,
A sewn seam on our bedroom slide awning has parted and now the slide is exposed to weather (rain). On the road currently and cannot reasonably affect a repair. Are the...

03-13-2019, 04:27 PM

Replies: 75

$1200 for 4 house batteries from the dealer?

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Posted By Captain KC42

I'll bite: 'Salesman Switch'? Thank You, KC

I'll bite: 'Salesman Switch'?
Thank You,
KC

03-12-2019, 08:28 AM

Replies: 8

Air Bags-Listing to Starboard

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Posted By Captain KC42

Thank you all. Note: The coach in the pics is not...

Thank you all. Note: The coach in the pics is not me, it was a coached that passed me on the highway. I was curious about the condition and potential safety issues. Also, wanted a perspective on 'how...

Any problems getting into RV parks with an RV older than 10 years?

03-10-2019, 03:49 PM

Replies: 8

Air Bags-Listing to Starboard

Views: 668

Posted By Captain KC42

Air Bags-Listing to Starboard

All, was overtaken and past by this 45' coach on I -75 last week. Clearly a problem with the starboard air system. Curious about opinions regarding the safety of this practice of driving in this...

Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion

03-01-2019, 09:13 AM

Replies: 186

Views: 26,678

Posted By Captain KC42

Our bus is a 2003. On a couple of occasions we...

Our bus is a 2003. On a couple of occasions we have had to send photos prior to a private campground accepting our reservation. We were accepted both times.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

02-18-2019, 02:17 PM

Replies: 10

Splendide 2000 Washer/Dryer Handle Repair

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Posted By Captain KC42

For all interested, new Spendide washer/dryer...

For all interested, new Spendide washer/dryer arrived Amazon Prime for $62. With help from YouTube video removed door, broken handle and completed the replacement and re-installation. Less than an...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

02-08-2019, 10:46 AM

Replies: 10

Splendide 2000 Washer/Dryer Handle Repair

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Posted By Captain KC42

Splendide 2000 Washer/Dryer Handle Repair

Anyone have success actually using glue to fix a broken washer/dryer handle or is removal and replace the only option? TY

02-07-2019, 04:25 PM

Replies: 9

Clear Coat Going, Going, Gone

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Posted By Captain KC42

Thank you all for your responses. All very...

Thank you all for your responses. All very helpful in understanding the scope of the problem and course setting a next steps.

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

02-07-2019, 02:23 PM

Replies: 12

American Coach: American Coach advice

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Posted By Captain KC42

We have had our 2003 American Eagle for just over...

We have had our 2003 American Eagle for just over 2 years. Ours is a 42 with the Cummins ISM 500hp. We love it. We have done about 25,000 miles and used it weather from 0 degrees to 100 degrees. We...

02-07-2019, 01:24 PM

Replies: 17

Would you use a motorhome bra for Alaska

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Posted By Captain KC42

Most of the negative opinions were based on the...

Most of the negative opinions were based on the assumption that the protective covers would be attached to the motorhome long term and cause more harm than good. However, if the bra was only used...

02-07-2019, 01:04 PM

Replies: 9

Clear Coat Going, Going, Gone

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Posted By Captain KC42

Clear Coat Going, Going, Gone

The clear coat on the 'nose' of our 2003 American Coach Eagle is peeling and 'crackled.' Does anyone know of a DIY remedy or cure short of a Body Shop level expense and commitment? Thank You.

02-06-2019, 03:26 PM

Replies: 4

Basement Bay Gaskets

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Posted By Captain KC42

Thank you LT Dan. Of course, guess I forgot rule...

Thank you LT Dan. Of course, guess I forgot rule #66, just because it for an RV it doesn't need special RV glue. Thank you. Any tips on door alignment? I both the hinge open up type and the...