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Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By riverofcode
When mine leaked around a cracked valve port I...

When mine leaked around a cracked valve port I tried just replacing the o-rings. That didn't fix it so I replaced the entire thing with a pair of copper manifolds.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-06-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,487
Posted By riverofcode
I can't in good faith tell you to just buy the...

I can't in good faith tell you to just buy the parts and go. I would urge you to call Larry and talk to him.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-01-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,487
Posted By riverofcode
Oh, and we went up over Rabbit Ears to Steamboat...

Oh, and we went up over Rabbit Ears to Steamboat Springs and back then down thru Breckenridge to Colorado Springs on our trip and never hit 200 with this fan. I eventually went over Raton Pass to NM...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-01-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,487
Posted By riverofcode
I didn't involve Freightliner in anyway. I bought...

I didn't involve Freightliner in anyway. I bought the spacer, fan and new bearings for the hub directly from Larry. Attached is the part numbers and what it cost me in 2021. I told him what rotation...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-31-2023, 06:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,487
Posted By riverofcode
Just revisiting this thread. We did a large tour...

Just revisiting this thread. We did a large tour of the US last year and hit some serious hills(7-8%) and ambient temps(90-95). I can not say enough about the new fan and spacer block. It really...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 05-11-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,888
Posted By riverofcode
I have 3 rooftop units on my 43' rig. The front...

I have 3 rooftop units on my 43' rig. The front and rear are 15k and the center one is a 12.5k unit. I installed the MicroAir softstart on all 3 and would do it all over again if I ever get a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-11-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 565
Posted By riverofcode
I just reviewed the link I posted and somehow it...

I just reviewed the link I posted and somehow it screws up the link to the one I bought.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-04-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 565
Posted By riverofcode
Does it look like this?...

Does it look like this? https://www.finditparts.com/pdpexp/trw-ross-gear-division-480789-9260685


I just had to replace mine.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-01-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,093
Posted By riverofcode
This is the filler... TotalBoat TotalFair...

This is the filler...

TotalBoat TotalFair Marine Epoxy Fairing Compound for Fiberglass, Wood, Aluminum and Steel

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S9RBWIA/



and this is the epoxy I used...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-01-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,093
Posted By riverofcode
Couple more pics. The one is the full scale...

Couple more pics. The one is the full scale cardboard mockup of the right side panel. The left side one in this was first covered in streached out fleece, epoxied, and then fiberglass blanked and...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-01-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,093
Posted By riverofcode
Here are some in-progress pics of two of the...

Here are some in-progress pics of two of the panels. I can't find one for the right side one just now. I kept the original base for the left side one and cut the center out once I overlayed the luan...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-05-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,585
Posted By riverofcode
The full Starlink email I received... To ...

The full Starlink email I received...


To ensure our customer base is not negatively impacted by a small number of users consuming unusually high amounts of data, the Starlink team is ...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-01-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 483
Posted By riverofcode
Update: PowerGear 140-1179 controller

Update to my thread... https://www.irv2.com/forums/f84/powergear-140-1179-controller-479449.html

Since the post was quite old it wouldn't let me reply to it.
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I figure I owe a status here....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-03-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,574
Posted By riverofcode
I bought a torque multiplier, 42" breaker bar and...

I bought a torque multiplier, 42" breaker bar and a 48" galvanized pipe section to replace the wheel bearing seals in my fronts.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-31-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 22,451
Posted By riverofcode
I've been doing software deployment for over 20...

I've been doing software deployment for over 20 years which used to be called "Build and Release" engineering and now called "DevOps" engineering. So.... River-Of-Code. Devs keep flowing out...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-25-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Posted By riverofcode
Here is my failed fan saga......

Here is my failed fan saga... https://www.irv2.com/forums/f26/fan-clutch-failure-mbe926-511817-2.html. see post #24 for the solution to my problem. Replaced it with a spacer and hi-perf fan from...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-07-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 402
Posted By riverofcode
I had an extend-a-stay and hated to have to...

I had an extend-a-stay and hated to have to disconnect the hose if I wanted to switch over to mounted tank to refill the 20# external. I bought this instead and love it. It has a quick connect and...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 08-04-2021, 02:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,612
Posted By riverofcode
I had used a low voltage board...

I had used a low voltage board (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078JG96WW/) that had 2 relay channels to control my garage doors that connected to my Samsung SmartThings hub. I had issues with it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-04-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13,633
Views: 2,138,451
Posted By riverofcode
Did a sink upgrade last weekend. Original one was...

Did a sink upgrade last weekend. Original one was the undermount white one. New one is just a "bit" bigger and 10" deep vs 7" deep. The crock pot will now fit in there nicely and we didn't really...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-03-2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,397
Posted By riverofcode
As you cycle thru the, in my case, 3 zones you...

As you cycle thru the, in my case, 3 zones you see the temps at each of the sensors as RichKimball said.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-03-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 54,877
Posted By riverofcode
Glad the bluetooth unit works for you. I was...

Glad the bluetooth unit works for you. I was referring to the post #25 image here: https://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/not-all-a-c-soft-starters-are-the-same-491457-2.html#post5552493 where Roncsmith...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-02-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,397
Posted By riverofcode
I have installed one in our class-A with 3 units...

I have installed one in our class-A with 3 units on it. (2 - 15k and 1 - 13.5k Colemans) Not been out on a trip with it yet but have used the A/C units in the driveway since I have it on shore power....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-02-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 54,877
Posted By riverofcode
So, question... you are putting a Bluetooth...

So, question... you are putting a Bluetooth device inside a grounded metal box on your roof? Bluetooth is a radio signal... Faraday cage anyone? I'd say that might not work all that well.

As more...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-27-2021, 05:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,131
Posted By riverofcode
Technical answer: I am a DevOps engineer for a...

Technical answer: I am a DevOps engineer for a software company that sells ERP software for higher education.
Somewhat simplified one: The company sells software used by colleges and universities...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 07-26-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,039
Posted By riverofcode
As noted in earlier posts this started a week or...

As noted in earlier posts this started a week or so ago. I am on a Mac running Mojave, mostly in Firefox which is now at 90.0.2. I am not using any other ad-blocker software plugins. Basically when...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-26-2021, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,131
Posted By riverofcode
Attached are screen captures of my router data...

Attached are screen captures of my router data for the last 30 days. This is 3 people using various tools/toys on the network. This combined data is since I added/switched most of my traffic over to...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-22-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,487
Posted By riverofcode
The good part of my Mercedes engine running...

The good part of my Mercedes engine running cooler is my 2007 engine is pre-DEF and all that crap. :)
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-22-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,487
Posted By riverofcode
Just a quick follow up to the saga. I finally was...

Just a quick follow up to the saga. I finally was able to get it out on the road last Friday to take it to get a vehicle inspection. The day was low 90's and pretty humid. Travel speeds varied from a...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 06-16-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,537
Posted By riverofcode
Is this it? ...

Is this it?

https://www.rossrvinnovations.info/slide-topper-support-system/
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-26-2021, 06:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,487
Posted By riverofcode
It does move a bunch of air. I believe it is the...

It does move a bunch of air. I believe it is the same fan as this one Source Engineering Inc | Custom RV Chassis | Eugene, OR (https://sourcerv.com/fan_blades) from Source Engineering for much less...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-24-2021, 07:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,487
Posted By riverofcode
I finally got my new fan, spacer and bearings all...

I finally got my new fan, spacer and bearings all sorted out. I installed it on Saturday and did a test run for an hour or so. I can't move it yet due to other things but temps stayed below 185 in...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 05-21-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,716
Posted By riverofcode
Still pending free time to get moving on it. My...

Still pending free time to get moving on it. My pad still works so its not a priority, unlike my engine cooling fan clutch failure. There is this post that might get you going a bit more with some...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 05-11-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,716
Posted By riverofcode
I, and some others, would be really interested in...

I, and some others, would be really interested in knowing your outcome with them. I know for sure the microprocessor and the solid state relays on the board inside the unit are no longer...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 05-06-2021, 06:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,716
Posted By riverofcode
This thread also has some good information in it....

This thread also has some good information in it. https://www.gsowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5483&highlight=140-1179
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 05-06-2021, 06:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,716
Posted By riverofcode
You're not going to like this but... There are...

You're not going to like this but... There are several threads about that controller. In a nutshell neither the microprocessor nor the solid state relays inside it are manufactured anymore and thus...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-22-2021, 09:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,487
Posted By riverofcode
I have finally gotten my replacement multi-blade...

I have finally gotten my replacement multi-blade fan, adapter and hub bearings ordered this morning(4/22). I will probably have it early next week and ready for install. Larry was great to work with...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-13-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,487
Posted By riverofcode
Just got off the phone with Larry. Great...

Just got off the phone with Larry. Great conversation and lots of knowledge on the actual Horton parts I have that I want to replace. He also recommended doing a bearing rebuild on my drive hub while...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-12-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,487
Posted By riverofcode
I finally got some good weather and time to...

I finally got some good weather and time to remove my oem fan and clutch. I am guessing that it should not have the oily junk and dirt on it. :D It was not fun getting that out of a tight space....
Forum: Just Conversation 03-31-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By riverofcode
I have had 2 Chromebooks. The older one has aged...

I have had 2 Chromebooks. The older one has aged out of support and is not getting updates anymore. The newer one is an Asus that is current. I don't mind the Google ecosystem and have an android...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-30-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,093
Posted By riverofcode
Ya know.... when owning an RV you are never...

Ya know.... when owning an RV you are never done-done. But getting there so I thought I'd share some more of my journey. Covered the seat to keep my grubby pants off of it. The ugly woodgrain plastic...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-29-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,648
Posted By riverofcode
Come to think of it my previous 2008 Hurricane...

Come to think of it my previous 2008 Hurricane had 2 valves on the gray tank. That tank was on the passenger side and had a valve near it and then the outlet pipe was routed around the fuel tank and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-15-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,061
Posted By riverofcode
When I pulled up the sheet vinyl and it left a...

When I pulled up the sheet vinyl and it left a sticky mess I used some heavy paper from the big box store. It was on a roll and red as I recall. Not the heavy "Ramboard" stuff but not the really...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-14-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1,195
Views: 187,998
Posted By riverofcode
The cable is permanently attached at the antenna...

The cable is permanently attached at the antenna side. I didn't measure it but was at least 75-100 feet. I currently have it routed from my back deck under the deck, thru a hole in my rim joist and...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-11-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1,195
Views: 187,998
Posted By riverofcode
I have now had my Starlink antenna for a week. I...

I have now had my Starlink antenna for a week. I am a devops engineer at a software development company and work from home. What I have found is the "occasional outages" happen relatively frequently...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 02-28-2021, 08:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,440
Posted By riverofcode
A $4,800 electric RV, with a small catch

Ran across this today and figured this was the best forum for it...


https://electrek.co/2021/02/27/awesomely-weird-alibaba-ev-of-the-week-a-4800-electric-rv-with-a-small-catch/


:D
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-24-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,408
Posted By riverofcode
I have both a Max BR1 MK2 and a Mini. The MK2 was...

I have both a Max BR1 MK2 and a Mini. The MK2 was an upgrade that is currently my active router. I have both an AT&T and Verizon sim in it. The MK2 does not have a USB port and does not support band...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-07-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,093
Posted By riverofcode
Now I think I'm done. :) I just have 6 - 2" holes...

Now I think I'm done. :) I just have 6 - 2" holes to fill in now on my left side console.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-04-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,731
Posted By riverofcode
We stayed here in their older section in 2019 but...

We stayed here in their older section in 2019 but they have a new area that is really nice. Welcome to Sned-Acres Family Campground | Sned-Acres (https://www.snedacresny.com/)

This couple of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-04-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By riverofcode
I ran across this......

I ran across this... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RUQFHY/
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-01-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,093
Posted By riverofcode
Progress has been made. Almost ready for mounting...

Progress has been made. Almost ready for mounting back in the coach. The other gauge was out in the coach and the weather was awful on Sunday when I took this. I am hoping this may also help with my...
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