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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-21-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,324
Posted By Ivylog
Good luck finding a “lot” where you can live in...

Good luck finding a “lot” where you can live in just a RV on less than 5 acres where it’s warm in the winter. Our snowbird park in WPB, FL is currently half full. You could be a walk up and pick a...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-21-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,324
Posted By Ivylog
OP with only 1 post and no information filled in...

OP with only 1 post and no information filled in about your rig, it sounds like they have been FullHookUps (FHU) sites where the cost of roads and utilities makes it hard (expensive) to have sites...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-21-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By Ivylog
Yep, trying to cash in on the HR...

Yep, trying to cash in on the HR reputation...[moderator edit]
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-21-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,952
Posted By Ivylog
I had my second Merdina shot Wednesday at the VA,...

I had my second Merdina shot Wednesday at the VA, no side effects (arm a little sore with 1st shot, not 2nd...strange). DW gets 2nd Wednesday at Publix supermarket... no adverse reaction to the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-21-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,952
Posted By Ivylog
“One year you might just take a late fall in Utah...

“One year you might just take a late fall in Utah arriving in your Florida Home Late, say after Christmas, Think you would find it right up your alley.”
Yes we would but the DW will be home for...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-21-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,353
Posted By Ivylog
His Embark has a ISB and GVWR of 36K...should get...

His Embark has a ISB and GVWR of 36K...should get 8, maybe a little more if you keep it below 66. OP, one tank will not be accurate enough to figure your mpg. 55 could get you 10+ if mpg is that...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-21-2021, 07:31 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,782
Posted By Ivylog
A Onan 7.5 is only 120V as it’s a DC generator...

A Onan 7.5 is only 120V as it’s a DC generator feeding an inverter to get a single 120V output. On the R front corner there is an electrical connection where I’ve added a 30A RV outlet. On my 10K I...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-21-2021, 07:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,952
Posted By Ivylog
First line ^^^^ “ This would be a, been to...

First line ^^^^ “ This would be a, been to Bucket List.”
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-20-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,952
Posted By Ivylog
We are fortunate enough to have visited 50+ of...

We are fortunate enough to have visited 50+ of the 63 parks that have ‘National Park” in their name. Let me start by explaining that after 6 weeks touring in the SW, when we got to AR, the kudzu...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-20-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 408
Posted By Ivylog
I would take the measurements of the...

I would take the measurements of the muffler...length, diameter and diameter of the inlet & outlet to a big NAPA store in the Greenville area. They should be able to find a close replacement and even...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-20-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,782
Posted By Ivylog
I take it you do not store your Windsor at home...

I take it you do not store your Windsor at home which has a Onan 7.5 inverter generator.
Never thought about not turning the 240 items off even though they would be the same phase BUT in an electric...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,966
Posted By Ivylog
From someone who changes every year in late...

From someone who changes every year in late October or early November regardless of miles, why would you recommend a synthetic?

I used to buy Rotella T in 55 galon barrels for $300 at Sam’s. Looks...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,551
Posted By Ivylog
I admitted my mistake of turning Waze off and...

I admitted my mistake of turning Waze off and I’ll fill in the ____________ DUMB
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,651
Posted By Ivylog
OP, sorry for your lose but welcome back to the...

OP, sorry for your lose but welcome back to the dark side. Since you had a Monaco before I’ll add this.

X2 on the ^^^^. Hadn’t planned on upgrading... sold our 04 Dynasty to our son 3 years ago....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2021, 06:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,551
Posted By Ivylog
I figured you’d probably be leaving from Scally....

I figured you’d probably be leaving from Scally. There’s not much in between that we need to see again. I find Nashville a challenge with all the lane changes...off 24 onto 40, off 40 back onto 24......
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-19-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 673
Posted By Ivylog
I would try using a battery charger. “ The...

I would try using a battery charger.
“ The breaker in the storage unit had tripped, and every time I would plug it back in, the GFIC outlet would trip.” Would help to know if these are two different...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-19-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,260
Posted By Ivylog
I’m a little surprised as our snowbird park in...

I’m a little surprised as our snowbird park in WPB is half full...come on down although we are looking forward to a cool front so we can turn the AC off after 7 days.

Several of the Walmarts allow...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-19-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,281
Posted By Ivylog
On 6/2018 I posted the following: “Both...

On 6/2018 I posted the following: “Both Continental and Firestone/Bridgestone approve using their 315's on 8.25" rim with the following footnote:”The below quote is unedited...it’s the limited...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-19-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 459
Posted By Ivylog
My intermittent issue was the connections at the...

My intermittent issue was the connections at the base of the steering column.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-19-2021, 06:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,281
Posted By Ivylog
Tire Man, please explain why a 315 is approved...

Tire Man, please explain why a 315 is approved on a 8.25” rim by the majority (may be all) of the manufacturers when used as a dual and not derate?

I agree “ ALL of the manufactures recommend a...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-18-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By Ivylog
Well done, especially embarrassing your kids...I...

Well done, especially embarrassing your kids...I can hear it, OH dad!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-18-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,551
Posted By Ivylog
Yes ^^^^ we’ve been fortunate to do a lot of...

Yes ^^^^ we’ve been fortunate to do a lot of traveling although I sometimes wonder why we leave N GA in the summer. You are close enough to understand but it’s hard to beat the West...those are real...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-18-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,855
Posted By Ivylog
As often, I’m not in the annual anything camp. I...

As often, I’m not in the annual anything camp. I change the 12 gallons every 15K miles which is about every 24 months. Annual air filter...you have got to be kidding me! Sorry but in the real world...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-18-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By Ivylog
I’m also amazed at the amount of free, good...

I’m also amazed at the amount of free, good advice, especially when you post a detailed question. The DW says I have a favorite porn site, IRV2, a RV porn site... used to be RV.net.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-18-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,281
Posted By Ivylog
Why I like this floor plan. Main thing is the BR...

Why I like this floor plan. Main thing is the BR is more open/larger with the 2nd sink and a closet included in the BR...behind the hallway door. It also doesn’t have the escape window over the bed....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-18-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,281
Posted By Ivylog
3 years ago Continental did not derate a 315 on a...

3 years ago Continental did not derate a 315 on a 8.25” rim. NONE of the manufacturers prohibit a 315 on a 8.25” rim when used as a dual tire! And the reason is ??? It is not exceeding 7600 lb...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-18-2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,281
Posted By Ivylog
Yes, in CO. Another member posted recently that...

Yes, in CO. Another member posted recently that Dynasties were going for almost as much as a Signature... I’d say there’s some truth in that. While both are on the S-10 chassis, it’s hard to find any...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-18-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,651
Posted By Ivylog
X2 but in under 40’ today there are some decent...

X2 but in under 40’ today there are some decent handling rigs once you spend several thousand dollars on them.

Having said that ^^^, no way would I buy a gas rig or one under 40’...made that...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-18-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,281
Posted By Ivylog
I would say yes on putting them on the tag... tag...

I would say yes on putting them on the tag... tag tires are slightly recessed. Overkill on the weight carrying.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-18-2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,281
Posted By Ivylog
OP, while I love the Big Monaco’s a 2010, built...

OP, while I love the Big Monaco’s a 2010, built by Monaco, probably has the Konsberg chassis multiplex system...parts no longer available and hard $$$ to replace/repair. If it has a ISX engine,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-18-2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,281
Posted By Ivylog
X2 on the ^^^ and a 8.25” rim is only rated for...

X2 on the ^^^ and a 8.25” rim is only rated for 7600 lbs... so no more than 115 psi in a 315. I’m able to decrease the psi by 12 which makes for a less harsh ride, especially when hitting joints in...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-18-2021, 06:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,510
Posted By Ivylog
I pulled the fuse (front run box) that turns on...

I pulled the fuse (front run box) that turns on the brake lights when you use the Jake brake so the trailer brakes do not activate... no need to decrease the gain on the controller.
Yea,yea,yea, I...
Forum: Boondocking 02-17-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,773
Posted By Ivylog
It’s been a heck of a ride having started tent...

It’s been a heck of a ride having started tent camping in 1957 with my parents. Have owned about ever type of RV made going up in size and price...all used and no interest paid. I’m surprised how few...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-17-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,551
Posted By Ivylog
Came into the Tetons last summer on 26, probably...

Came into the Tetons last summer on 26, probably for the 6th time... still impresses us. Was surprised that our favorite USFS CG on 26 was full and the overflow area was crowded.

OP, from Heber...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-17-2021, 05:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,558
Posted By Ivylog
“ Ivylog I am intrigued by the tow arrangement”? ...

“ Ivylog I am intrigued by the tow arrangement”?
The only problem towing 4 down is you cannot back up very far before the front tires cock. With only 2 tires on the ground it’s easy to backup...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-17-2021, 05:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,510
Posted By Ivylog
Yep and the $100+ ones have Proportional...

Yep and the $100+ ones have Proportional braking... still have to set the gain.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-17-2021, 05:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,458
Posted By Ivylog
I made a $15 genturi out of aluminum gutter down...

I made a $15 genturi out of aluminum gutter down spout and 90 many years ago for the generator. I have a 90 degree sheet metal sweep that fits on AHot exhaust that I use if I have a neighbor....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-17-2021, 04:43 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 17,536
Posted By Ivylog
So with 113K mikes at 7.3 mpg (from a previous...

So with 113K mikes at 7.3 mpg (from a previous post) you’ve used 15,479 gallons and for easy math let’s say the last 479 gallons you used the TSD card... you got hosed on 15,000 gallons. I haven’t...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,551
Posted By Ivylog
X2 on 26... 191 is OK but I’ll go out of the way...

X2 on 26... 191 is OK but I’ll go out of the way to come in on 26.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By Ivylog
I would do a air pressure test of the water...

I would do a air pressure test of the water system once it warms up...50 psi and it should not decrease for 30 minutes. If you do a water test you’ll have to winterize it again.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-16-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,863
Posted By Ivylog
A shade tree mechanic , like me, would turn the...

A shade tree mechanic , like me, would turn the headlights on and see what happens to them when trying to start. If they go dim-out you have a connection problem. If still bright I would take a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-16-2021, 08:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,458
Posted By Ivylog
Both of mine have been wrapped.

Both of mine have been wrapped.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-16-2021, 08:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,510
Posted By Ivylog
Spent hours trying to find the 4 spare wires...

Spent hours trying to find the 4 spare wires running to the back on my 04 Dynasty... found the ones in the dash but not at the rear until a year later. I gave up and mounted the brake controller in...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-16-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,722
Posted By Ivylog
Only club we still belong to is Monacos in...

Only club we still belong to is Monacos in Motion, a member run Caravan. Unfortunately this past year wiped out the planned Whiskey Run in KY. There is a get together before the Tampa Super Show each...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,349
Posted By Ivylog
Doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the...

Doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the white neutral wire affixed to the GFI breaker has to be removed from the neutral buss in order to remove the breaker. The GFI was the last breaker,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2021, 05:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,851
Posted By Ivylog
Yes, I’m one of the ones who carries a spare...

Yes, I’m one of the ones who carries a spare airbag that cost me all of $107 on EBay, now up to $125. It’s a BlackTech Air Springs W013589376 / W01-358-9376 which is what the Big Monaco’s use. I...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-15-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,558
Posted By Ivylog
“It might be within the specs, but the towing...

“It might be within the specs, but the towing capacity is simply not adequate. Towing is as much about stopping as it is about pulling. Not to mention that he will drag the front of his Spyder all...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-15-2021, 08:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,585
Posted By Ivylog
Weight went from 43K to 46K...6.8% increase. ...

Weight went from 43K to 46K...6.8% increase.
Torque 1200 to 1650.... 32% increase.
HP 28% increase and 88 lbs/1 HP, instead of 107 lbs but the torque increase is what counts.

The biggest change...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-15-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 17,536
Posted By Ivylog
I gave our daughter my TSD card as I never use it...

I gave our daughter my TSD card as I never use it and she’s new to driving a 42’ towing. GasBuddy finds cheaper diesel than TSD and I can use my credit card that gives me 5% back... another 10-13...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-15-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,585
Posted By Ivylog
Couple summers ago I wimped out and went around...

Couple summers ago I wimped out and went around (87 miles instead of 24...18 of which are steep) in our 04 Dynasty ISL 400. Our “new”rig has enough more torque (1650 instead of 1200) and a even...
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