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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-27-2021, 05:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 955
Posted By Gpsmith620
Thanks for the info , but they are out of stock...

Thanks for the info , but they are out of stock for them also . Thats the problem they just dont have them anywhere in the Country!!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-26-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 955
Posted By Gpsmith620
Koni Shocks

I had them ordered from them over a month ago , called them and they said they could not get them for a few months , but did not bother to tell me after 4 weeks . But they did charge my card , after...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-26-2021, 05:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 955
Posted By Gpsmith620
Koni Shocks

Does anyone know where you can buy Koni 8805 1001 shocks for Workhorse Chassis. Seems they are not available or in stock anywhere I can find in the USA?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-04-2021, 05:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,428
Posted By Gpsmith620
Fridge not Lighting

Had the same issue 3 months ago , ordered a new one from Amazon . When i removed the old valve there is a small mesh Screen inside the valve , that was plugged with rust and debris. Just installed...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-04-2021, 05:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 723
Posted By Gpsmith620
Double MH crash on I-81 Northbound in Virginia yesterday !

Did anyone see the Crash on I-81 yesterday in the Northbound lane around 12:30 pm Virginia. One MH smashed in the rear and another in the left lane with a car on its side up against the front of the...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 08-07-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,541
Posted By Gpsmith620
Traveling thru New York State

My Daughter was in Ithaca NY last week from Ohio , and Ohio is a not welcome state , they called and were told they would be stopped as soon as they crossed into New York State on I 90 , and would...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 08-07-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,541
Posted By Gpsmith620
Traveling thru New York State

We are planning a trip to the Finger Lakes Region in September, we live in Florida, has anyone from out of state been stopped or refused entry into any campgrounds because of the ban of out of state...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-02-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,315
Posted By Gpsmith620
Blue Water Resort

We have been there 3 times for Mini Lobster season in July , Love the place , very clean and friendly. But if you have a boat you will have a very hard time getting out to the Atlantic side or the...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-09-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 49,592
Posted By Gpsmith620
We are interested and made reservations for...

We are interested and made reservations for January 24-26. Sent Terry an e-mail
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-04-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,792
Posted By Gpsmith620
1210 Norcold

Yes I did do the install myself, fridge weighs about 200lbs , made a platform and slid it out on top of the platform and laid it down with the doors off. Just go on YouTube and watch the videos there...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-04-2019, 08:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,792
Posted By Gpsmith620
1210 Norcold

Hello , I also had the same problem a few weeks ago. I decided to change out the cooling unit with a Amish cooling unit. When I removed the Fridge I found charring on the back wall and some of the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-03-2018, 06:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,874
Posted By Gpsmith620
Furnace Issue

Hello , a friend of mine with a 2014 Bounder had the same problem last month here in Florida , the blower would come on and the igniter would start clicking and then it would shut down and a light on...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-01-2018, 05:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,475
Posted By Gpsmith620
Basement Air

Hello, I had a 2005 National Dolphin that had a Coleman basement air unit, and loved it. So much quieter than the roof units, back to running on 30amp, there should be a switch , that when connected...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-27-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,587
Posted By Gpsmith620
Allison Transmission

Hello all , I have a 2008 National Dolphin with a W24 chassis. I t does have a Grade brake with a Pad shift instead of a column shift and is a 6 speed 2100 Allison Trans with a 8.1 Chevy Gasser...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-06-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,999
Posted By Gpsmith620
Generator Gas Smell

Is your problem with the gas smell happing all the time or after you shut it down after a long run time on the Genny ? When the Generator shuts down and it is over 150 f inside the Gen cover the fuel...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-06-2018, 06:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,766
Posted By Gpsmith620
DISH Conversion from Direct

Hello , I did this conversion last year, bought a 2008 Dolphin with a Wingard Traveler but it was setup for Direct. At first i to was told only needed to change the Reflector and the Feed Horns , no...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-20-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,969
Posted By Gpsmith620
Thumbs up AC Problem

Hello, Had the same problem months ago. My Dometic Penguin II failed on a 2008 National Dolphin. I also have a 5 Button Thermostat , the new units control board must be changed to be compatible with...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-10-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,216
Posted By Gpsmith620
Ford Not Stating

Hello , sounds like a starter issue to me , on Fords the starter solenoid is on the starter itself, the solenoid has a pull down coil and if it is weak it will pull in , but not fare enough to make...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-02-2018, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,370
Posted By Gpsmith620
Only One AC

Had the same problem a few weeks ago, found out i had lost my Neutral leg on my cable going from the Pedestal, from all the handling of the Plug , a screw in the plug had come loose and the wire had...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By Gpsmith620
National Products

Have the unit checked out by someone who knows MHs, run all the systems and make sure all are working. If all checks out buy it, I had a 2005 National Dolphin put 45k on it and loved it , had the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2018, 06:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,529
Posted By Gpsmith620
Gas MH power issues !

We have a 2008, 8.1, 36ft, W24 , Workhorse Chassis with the Allison 6 speed trans, 26k combined weight with our Jeep in tow , can do 7% grades at 60mph, no problem, never down shifts lower than 3rd...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-19-2018, 05:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,414
Posted By Gpsmith620
Gasser's Climbing Grades

I have a 08 Dolphin with a 8.1 and a Allison six speed , can climb 7% grades at 60 mph ,towing a Jeep Liberty. The reason is the six speed trans, makes a world of diff over my other Dolphin with the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-12-2018, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,302
Posted By Gpsmith620
Tetons to I80

Have done that trip a few times , exit from Yellowstone South exit , go thru Jackson Hole then head south to I80 about a 5 hour drive to 80.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-05-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,954
Posted By Gpsmith620
Hardwood Floors

Hello, I have installed Allure Vinyl Plank Flooring in 2 of Motorhomes over the last 5 years. U can buy this product at Home Depot , it comes in many colors and is easy to work with and it will cost...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2018, 05:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,500
Posted By Gpsmith620
Workhorse vs Ford chassis

Have a 2008 National Dolphin, with a W24 workhorse Chassis with 6 speed Allison 26k miles , would not have anything else , solid combo. Just check the Warranty out, the Allison has 200k and the Ford...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-31-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,443
Posted By Gpsmith620
NH to Maine Trip

Hello , Just did this trip from Ohio to Maine last summer , took RT 90 to Syracuse NY, then got off and stayed at Lake Oneida at a state Campground on the water, from there we went to Old Forge, and...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 01-20-2018, 07:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,534
Posted By Gpsmith620
Smile National Products

Hello , we are on our second Dolphin, First was a 2005, 5320 Workhorse . bought it with 43k and had it for 5 years and sold it at 74k , was a great trouble free and solid unit . Bought another...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-18-2017, 06:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,564
Posted By Gpsmith620
Thumbs up Kanab Campgrounds

We were there last year in May, found a very nice Campground about 15 miles north of Kanab, halfway between Zion & Brice . It was a Luthern Church Campground and was off the main road about 2 miles....
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-02-2017, 06:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,826
Posted By Gpsmith620
Stuck Jacks

I have a 2008 National Dolphin, I have not had any problems with mine ,I did notice that the main relay that supplies power to the Hydraulic motor has been replaced. It is basically a Ford starter...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-24-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,943
Posted By Gpsmith620
Code 36 Onan

Had the same problem last summer in Glacier Nat Park , got code 36 , no cranking if fuel pressure sensor is not satisfied with pump pressure. the unit was a 2015 Fleetwood, same Genny . Found out...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-18-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,893
Posted By Gpsmith620
Upstate New York

Lake Oneida , Verona State Park is right on the water and has only Electric but sites are right on the water. Were just there 2 months ago very clean and quite, and the fishing is outstanding to, it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-02-2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,168
Posted By Gpsmith620
Ride control

Hello,
I would recommend 4 things that will change the way your coach handles, first new shocks Bilstien or Konis are great , Move your sway bars up to next hole in the sway bar ,there are 2 in...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 06-04-2017, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By Gpsmith620
Turn Signal Problem?

Hello ,

I have a problem with my daughters 2014 Georgetown XL Class A , when driving at night, I turn on the headlights and the radio go's off and the left turn signal camera comes on the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-31-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 289
Posted By Gpsmith620
low compression

I am afraid to tell you , your Motor is toast, you have a major problem either bad valves or piston rings or head gasket . Have been a rep for Cat and Waukesha Engine for 30 years, you will need to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-27-2017, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,647
Posted By Gpsmith620
Gen Issues

Have someone with a voltage meter, check your voltage output and check the cycles per sec, should be between 58 & 62 cycles at 120 voltage. If it is out of phase lower our higher than 60 , you just...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-24-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,317
Posted By Gpsmith620
Sat Issues

I have a Winegard Travl'er on the roof and a Winegard Pathway XL with a 50ft cable & tripod when there is tree cover so it can be moved around to get a signal, both work great!:)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-24-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,320
Posted By Gpsmith620
Hot water issue

Check to see if your hot water has a bypass valve between your hot and cold water near your hot water tank under the coach, if your unit was winterized this valve would have been opened to drain...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-23-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,385
Posted By Gpsmith620
Sat TV Issues

Just went thru the same problems on my Unit , you need to get rid of the 211z tuner, and get a 211k receiver from Amazon , they are the earlier version of the 211z unit, if you call Dish , they will...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-14-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By Gpsmith620
Smile Ignition Problems

Hello ,

First thing is to check all Batt cable connections , but I believe you starter solenoid is failing , it is mounted on the starter it self , save your self and some time and trouble and...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-28-2017, 06:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,662
Posted By Gpsmith620
Window repairs

Hello we also have a 2008 Dolphin DL35C, and need to have the drivers side window repaired , had a 2005 Dolphin with the same issue last year , I removed the windows and they repaired them in 3 days...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-29-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By Gpsmith620
Hudson River Valley

Hello ,

If you are traveling to Hudson Valley , take I90 from Buffalo to Albany exit go north and see Saratoga Springs and then go 20 miles north from there to Lake George. Both are beautiful...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-20-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,224
Posted By Gpsmith620
Bulging side walls 2008 National Dolphin

Hello all,

Purchased a 36ft 2008 National Dolphin DL35C about a month ago its was in great shape low miles, we brought it from Ohio to Florida, made some changes and update of electronics and...
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