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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-30-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 20,527
Posted By Bowserdoug
My old 94 Fleetwood Bounder is still going...

My old 94 Fleetwood Bounder is still going strong. The 5.9 Cummins and Allison trans should outlive the rig. There is about 120k on it. The previous owner had painted the bottom half a much...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-20-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 922
Posted By Bowserdoug
The rivets on my 94 Bounder are still holding as...

The rivets on my 94 Bounder are still holding as good as new. I would stick with them.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-01-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,175
Posted By Bowserdoug
Read the earlier post by sticky. It explains...

Read the earlier post by sticky. It explains all the science behind the wrong thinking, that if you are doing a panic stop in your rv in with a 3500 lb toad, that is how much extra weight there is....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-24-2019, 12:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By Bowserdoug
The windshield for my 94 Bounder came from Coach...

The windshield for my 94 Bounder came from Coach glass in Oregon.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-18-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,954
Posted By Bowserdoug
Plan fuel stops where you can pull in and drive...

Plan fuel stops where you can pull in and drive out without having to make sharp turns or need to turn around to get out. Don’t try to back up more than a few inches. Worse comes to worse it is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2019, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,878
Posted By Bowserdoug
If they are Dicor wheel covers you can get new...

If they are Dicor wheel covers you can get new ones from them
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2019, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,027
Posted By Bowserdoug
I have two sets of fuses in my old rig, one...

I have two sets of fuses in my old rig, one inside for interior lights and pump and one in my battery compartment for chassis fuses. Could be another box of fuses for you.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,264
Posted By Bowserdoug
Like others have said I don’t use one, just pull...

Like others have said I don’t use one, just pull out the hose when needed, drain and put away. One less thing to take unless you are staying long term.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2019, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 395
Posted By Bowserdoug
It sounds like ground issue with the light...

It sounds like ground issue with the light system. Check for good grounds and 12v at the signal lights front and back. As usual also check fuses. Look for the simple things first. The signal and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2019, 10:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,598
Posted By Bowserdoug
After pilot is lit, when you turn up the heat the...

After pilot is lit, when you turn up the heat the pilot flame increases to heat that thermocoupler. If it does not do that follow good info above.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,357
Posted By Bowserdoug
I have an older 3 leg Power Gear Jack system. I...

I have an older 3 leg Power Gear Jack system. I am sure it is basically the same. If you have a set of small wire jumper clips you can operate the system at the pump.
Jump the pump from the big...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-15-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,411
Posted By Bowserdoug
I just turn my chassis battery off from the...

I just turn my chassis battery off from the inside switch when parked. It has no draw stays charged until needed. Maybe mine is a simpler system but this works for me.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-15-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,595
Posted By Bowserdoug
I thought most motorhomes don’t charge the...

I thought most motorhomes don’t charge the chassis battery from shore power unless there has been some modification. Mine does not charge that way.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-12-2017, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By Bowserdoug
A lot of toads suggest in the owners manual,...

A lot of toads suggest in the owners manual, pulling a fuse or two to turn off electrical circuits. There are fuse disconnect switches available or you can make one very simply.
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-19-2017, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,586
Posted By Bowserdoug
On mine the 'retract all' button grounds out the...

On mine the 'retract all' button grounds out the three solenoids to the legs as well as the dump valve, opens them up and the big springs force the fluid back to the reservoir. The dump solenoid...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-08-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,531
Posted By Bowserdoug
Get the trans oil analized, that will give you...

Get the trans oil analized, that will give you the state of the transmission and fluid. Good luck.
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-08-2017, 12:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,586
Posted By Bowserdoug
My 94 motorhome has a PowerGear 3 leg leveling...

My 94 motorhome has a PowerGear 3 leg leveling unit. I had an issue with the front jack. Following the troubleshooting manual, it said I needed a new solenoid. After switching the colored leads...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-01-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,888
Posted By Bowserdoug
I thought my filters were ok for one more trip so...

I thought my filters were ok for one more trip so I did not change them this year. I learned how they should be changed at least yearly as we nearly got stuck going up any hill. Fortunately we were...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-04-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,227
Posted By Bowserdoug
We just got back from a 5000 mile trip from...

We just got back from a 5000 mile trip from Vancouver Island to Southern California and Arizona with my 36' 94 Bounder with 5.9 Cummins( no toad). I used a little more than 400 gal.that works out...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-26-2017, 08:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,085
Posted By Bowserdoug
The wiper arms on my motorhome are wider than...

The wiper arms on my motorhome are wider than automotive ones and are attached with two screws. I bought two cheap blades from Costco, punched out the center pins, then used a bolt and nylock nut to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-20-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By Bowserdoug
Open it up and see what is inside. That should...

Open it up and see what is inside. That should give you a good start.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-15-2017, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 831
Posted By Bowserdoug
I changed signals to LED and found an electronic...

I changed signals to LED and found an electronic flasher for about $4.00 on Amazon. I also ordered two of them as the 4 way flashers needed one too.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-05-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 947
Posted By Bowserdoug
The sensors are often not reliable. Many ignore...

The sensors are often not reliable. Many ignore them and just get used to how long it takes to fill the tanks. I have a wand that attaches to a hose and the rotating head goes through the toilet...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-05-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 26,136
Posted By Bowserdoug
HI Blitzkrieg, I found a 94 Fleetwood Bounder 5.9...

HI Blitzkrieg, I found a 94 Fleetwood Bounder 5.9 Cummins, 6 speed Allison, that runs as new. Has 95,000 miles on it. 6.5 kW diesel Onan genset has about 100 hours on it. I have driven it for...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-02-2017, 12:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,030
Posted By Bowserdoug
The generator on mine uses the coach batteries to...

The generator on mine uses the coach batteries to start. I have two switches, one to turn on starter battery and one that turns on coach batteries. If coach switch is off while plugged in, the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-25-2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 27,527
Posted By Bowserdoug
As always, read the owners manual. There is a...

As always, read the owners manual. There is a section on towing that will say yes or no to 4 wheel towing.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-15-2017, 11:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,039
Posted By Bowserdoug
I just replaced all 6 tires on my rig. Four of...

I just replaced all 6 tires on my rig. Four of them were 8 years old and the two inside rears were 13 years old. Those oldest ones and the others still looked fine from the outside and the...
Forum: New Member Check-In 01-13-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 422
Posted By Bowserdoug
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I have a 36' 94 Bounder DP which we have had for about 4 years. The 5.9 Cummins and 6 speed Allison run as new. It has been well cared for and even painted which has taken years off it. ...
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