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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-16-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 526
Posted By Tegu
Times 2 on using Bauer. Recommend them. Also, I...

Times 2 on using Bauer. Recommend them. Also, I installed the new covers myself. Back issues prevented me from yanking the seats out of the mh, however, I was able to work on the covers while laying...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-23-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,143
Posted By Tegu
Think the question was about the flat (or...

Think the question was about the flat (or supposed to be flat) top of the slide, not the topper. If you’re referring to my post about a raised or elevated middle (like a roof) , I don’t see how that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-22-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,143
Posted By Tegu
I’ve had water on the slide a few times and once...

I’ve had water on the slide a few times and once got the drench. Here is a thought. Would it not be possible for manufacturers to make an elevated center on the slide to shed water to the front and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-18-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,319
Posted By Tegu
When our steps went on the coach on the Alaskan...

When our steps went on the coach on the Alaskan Highway, had to drill a small hole in part of the step mechanism and install a bolt to keep the steps up. A couple of days later, we were able to find...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-18-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 707
Posted By Tegu
He’s flying backwards. (had it right the first...

He’s flying backwards.
(had it right the first time)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-07-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 794
Posted By Tegu
My first reaction would be to say trailer,...

My first reaction would be to say trailer, although I would stay under 30 ft with that. Then I went back to first post. How do the four kids ride while in the truck? Are there seat belts for...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-28-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,784
Posted By Tegu
I love it too when the op leaves, but the thread...

I love it too when the op leaves, but the thread goes on with “similar” situations. Seems like a couple phone calls, getting the right person to answer this is the way to go.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-27-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 14,925
Posted By Tegu
When we started looking at class A’s, we found...

When we started looking at class A’s, we found one at dealership that looked to be what we wanted. I said no way I was going to buy one without driving it first. I insisted that I would drive it on...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-23-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,784
Posted By Tegu
I googled a question and got this. ...

I googled a question and got this.
Non-Reciprocal States: Arkansas, Mississippi, Washington and West Virginia. Non-reciprocal states do not recognize taxes paid in Florida and will impose a use tax...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-22-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,228
Posted By Tegu
I was just about to ask the same question....

I was just about to ask the same question. My.electric bill used to be my main (high) bill. I now wish my phone bill was the price of electric.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-20-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,293
Posted By Tegu
True. At the risk of going off topic and tv....

True. At the risk of going off topic and tv. Remember “May the good news be yours”? (Sorry,carry on)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-20-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,293
Posted By Tegu
AlligatorAlley, now called I-75 I believe.

AlligatorAlley, now called I-75 I believe.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-18-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 590
Posted By Tegu
That is where I would start. The other stuff is...

That is where I would start. The other stuff is nice, but for other things.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-11-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,597
Posted By Tegu
A Florida tag does not equate to a native in my...

A Florida tag does not equate to a native in my book. It doesn’t even mean a resident. Thousands and thousands of rentals driven by whoever. Many transplants from places other than Florida. Some just...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-11-2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 718
Posted By Tegu
Since you mention rocking, not swaying, I would...

Since you mention rocking, not swaying, I would liken that to a rocking boat. I have never heard of a swaying boat. (Well, maybe a swaying mast due to the boat rocking.) Like waves, an uneven roadway...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-11-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,597
Posted By Tegu
Just wondering if those “natives” had some kind...

Just wondering if those “natives” had some kind of flag that tells that they are truly native or what. Also,you might want to change your location.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-04-2023, 09:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,168
Posted By Tegu
I would think that a good time to buy an rv would...

I would think that a good time to buy an rv would be in the fall (if it matters to you)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-03-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,508
Posted By Tegu
I have become one of the them. I didn’t think...

I have become one of the them. I didn’t think about it too much when I was an us. I do remember one time many years ago when my wife and I rode with friends to the Tampa Rv show. My friend was...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-03-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,817
Posted By Tegu
Finally. Yep. Some trees down here are all fat...

Finally. Yep.
Some trees down here are all fat lighter.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-03-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 710
Posted By Tegu
Travelled west lately through, say Alabama....

Travelled west lately through, say Alabama. Indiana as well for bad roads.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-03-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,108
Posted By Tegu
About $1400 for both chairs.

About $1400 for both chairs.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-03-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,508
Posted By Tegu
Don’t assume? I would be willing to bet that 40%...

Don’t assume? I would be willing to bet that 40% of the disabled really don’t need the tags. Walk a short distance to the door of a big store and then walk effortlessly through the store? Just a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-03-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,108
Posted By Tegu
I watched a few videos on the reupholster of the...

I watched a few videos on the reupholster of the captain chairs. All that I watched showed a removal of the chairs and work done on a bench. I am partially disabled and taking the seats out was not...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-02-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,168
Posted By Tegu
Why can’t the dealer give you a temporary Florida...

Why can’t the dealer give you a temporary Florida tag and then take the paperwork to the Florida DMV yourself. My guess is that the salesman would be missing out on a “fee” for doing the tag...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-02-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,508
Posted By Tegu
As long as the campsite is level enough for my...

As long as the campsite is level enough for my mobility scooter, I don’t care if it is a handicap spot . Don’t use the public restroom, so that is not an issue. When I used to walk the local jogging...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-24-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,061
Posted By Tegu
The reason I asked about a path to the sway bar...

The reason I asked about a path to the sway bar is that in my opinion there is virtually no movement between the bushing and the bracket do to their shapes. There is a lot of movement from the bar...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-24-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,061
Posted By Tegu
After revisiting this thread, I was wondering if...

After revisiting this thread, I was wondering if there was a pathway though the bushing for the grease to get between the bushing
and the swaybar.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-24-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,227
Posted By Tegu
Saying from the old days. FixOrRepairDaily. Seems...

Saying from the old days. FixOrRepairDaily. Seems to fit.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-21-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,061
Posted By Tegu
Well, I was about to post on the CHF thread and...

Well, I was about to post on the CHF thread and was about to say that I am done with it and going back to factory setup, after the second rear bracket failure. I am about to go on a trip and thought...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-31-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
Update, strange cracks

I noticed these numerous tiny cracks in the paint a few weeks ago. They weren’t there when I looked at the coach after the blowout. No visible damage to the inside wheel well area or the splash...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-18-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,197
Posted By Tegu
So, a few months ago, I am sitting on the side of...

So, a few months ago, I am sitting on the side of the road with a dead Michelin tire. I can’t go shopping for one and the guy brings a Hercules Ironman tire. It seems to ride nice and I think I may...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-17-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,103
Posted By Tegu
So what makes you think that your wife’s first...

So what makes you think that your wife’s first thought was wrong? You say that the “shatter pattern emanated from that spot” , I don’t know that you can rule that thought out. If this was indeed a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-06-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 520
Posted By Tegu
Might want to read....

Might want to read. https://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/b-i-r-d-or-battery-560067.html
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-06-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,558
Posted By Tegu
I was just studying that pic. You have 4...

I was just studying that pic. You have 4 batteries all hooked up in parallel and one large battery with nothing on it. If one or more of your “house batteries “ are shorted out, it probably pulled...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-04-2022, 10:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
Yeah, I could about kick myself for not taking...

Yeah, I could about kick myself for not taking anymore pictures, but as you can see the line, I didn’t want to take my eyes off of the road while standing in the traffic lane and I had already put...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-03-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
So you’ve been lurking for a year and a half and...

So you’ve been lurking for a year and a half and this is your first post? Great post, I’ll have to show this to my wife. She loads and unloads by herself unfortunately. Kudos .
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-03-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
I have Tokyo’s on the rear. I asked a friend (btw...

I have Tokyo’s on the rear. I asked a friend (btw I have typed TOYO twice) and he told me to get them. I already had TOYO tires on my 2500 pu. Those tires were really rough for the first 500 miles or...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-03-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
No, I think for the price I could buy new tires...

No, I think for the price I could buy new tires every three years.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-03-2022, 04:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
That picture seems to show whatever you want it...

That picture seems to show whatever you want it to show (it’s not a good picture). What you can see is the roughed up sidewall from driving after there is no air in it. I really should have taken...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-03-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
Well Don, that last sentence is the case and...

Well Don, that last sentence is the case and frankly, she loves camping more than I do now. So it’s either sink or swim kinda thing. Ron.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-03-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
Got her to drive in the mountains a couple years...

Got her to drive in the mountains a couple years ago. I remember a long time ago, she told me when she first got her driver license at 16 years old, her dad bought her a stick shift Renault. He said...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-31-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,077
Posted By Tegu
There you go. ...

There you go. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oa1ez7yL_T4
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-28-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,077
Posted By Tegu
Maybe some breakers are different than others,...

Maybe some breakers are different than others, but it seems to me you first have to turn switch all the way off sometimes and then reset.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-28-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
Yeah, hopefully an interstate that’s not to busy....

Yeah, hopefully an interstate that’s not to busy. Like today on 95, seems everybody coming on thinks you can magically hop over the semi next to you to get out of their way. When you do have a chance...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-28-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
Nothing added but a track bar and did the chf. If...

Nothing added but a track bar and did the chf. If you zoom in, you can kind of see where the rubber split. Not a good picture I know, but had to stand in the road to take it and by the time the tech...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-28-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
Who knows. That tire and opposite side one have...

Who knows. That tire and opposite side one have been to Alaska and back to Florida, plus a few more trips. (Some rough roads up there in Canada and some just as bad in lower 48) there were no...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-28-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
No, we don’t have a monitoring system, it wasn’t...

No, we don’t have a monitoring system, it wasn’t like we were loosing pressure and I doubt that it was building. It just went “boom” and that was that. We’re going to need a new wheel cover, but no...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-28-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,373
Posted By Tegu
First flat and dw driving.

My wife has been driving more these days due to my back issues. We had never had any tire mishaps before, but our driver side steer tire blew out yesterday while she was driving. We had just got off...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-28-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,077
Posted By Tegu
If it is that charging relay, it kind of looks...

If it is that charging relay, it kind of looks like the third picture at the top, behind the wire conduit. Might want to read the post here....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-18-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,631
Posted By Tegu
https://www.partselect.com/Models/WRF560SEYM05/Sym...

https://www.partselect.com/Models/WRF560SEYM05/Symptoms/Fridge-and-Freezer-are-too-warm/ Take a look at this. My home fridge (different model ) quit and I watched video I was able to get the...
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