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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-15-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By Dave_H
If you look behind the angled metal plate you...

If you look behind the angled metal plate you should see 2 bolts coming down from the floor of the compartment that holds the plate in place. I would try grinding those bolts off so you can replace...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-08-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By Dave_H
I would also highly suggest a trip up the north...

I would also highly suggest a trip up the north shore drive of Minnesota along lake Superior. Beautiful and several state parks as well as RV parks. Minnesota but with a New England sort of feel. ...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-20-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,010
Posted By Dave_H
Is it difficult to find RV sites in the SW US during winter?

My DW and I are planning on doing extended travels down south next winter and wondering how difficult it is to find RV sites during that time? For many years we have only been able to do our...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-28-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By Dave_H
Try this: ...

Try this:
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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-25-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By Dave_H
I had a similar issue with my HWH 325 series...

I had a similar issue with my HWH 325 series leveling lacks. Control panel would light up but when I would try to deploy jacks, nothing would happen and light on control panel would turn off. I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-09-2022, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 719
Posted By Dave_H
On my previous motorhome, occasionally that...

On my previous motorhome, occasionally that transfer switch would get hung up when switching from generator to shore power. A little bang on the box would get it working again. I believe there are...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 11-16-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By Dave_H
Jim, I added 2 quarts and it did show 2 quarts...

Jim, I added 2 quarts and it did show 2 quarts low. Added about another 1 1/2 quarts and keypad shows OK.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-13-2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 871
Posted By Dave_H
I am having a similar issue with my dash AC. ...

I am having a similar issue with my dash AC. Also had a new compressor installed in July. Will blow cold air for a while and then often will turn to ambient temp or slightly cooler. The line...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 09-12-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By Dave_H
I did also check with the dip stick and was very...

I did also check with the dip stick and was very hard to actually see where the fluid level was. After 5 reads it did appear it was close or within the Hot level on the dip stick but as many others...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 09-12-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By Dave_H
The first time I checked it when level, I did let...

The first time I checked it when level, I did let it idle for 2 minutes and got the 0,L,L,0,4 but never went into the countdown mode. After 5 minutes tried again with same result. As far as any...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 09-12-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By Dave_H
Checked fluid level with shift keypad, strange result?

A while back had my Allison transmission serviced at Cummins shop. It is a 3000 6 speed model. They changed filter and replaced fluid with 19 quarts of Valvoline SynGard, (according to work receipt)...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-02-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By Dave_H
Call Stuart's Service, had mine back within days....

Call Stuart's Service, had mine back within days. Great service.
800-826-6267 574-262-0389
cstuart@rvleveling.com
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-26-2022, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 481
Posted By Dave_H
I just had exhaust manifold replaced on my ISC...

I just had exhaust manifold replaced on my ISC 8.3. A few days before taking to the shop, I sprayed all bolts each day with a mixture of 50% transmission fluid and 50% acetone. Mechanic thanked me...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-05-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,166
Posted By Dave_H
I don't know what leveling system you have but I...

I don't know what leveling system you have but I had the same issue recently after having new tires installed. I drove straight out of the shop bay to the parking lot. Turned off engine and hit the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-18-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 311
Posted By Dave_H
Thanks for the update. Good to know.

Thanks for the update. Good to know.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-16-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 311
Posted By Dave_H
US-85 South in western North Dakota

Has anyone driven this route from I-94 to Spearfish, South Dakota? Drove it 4 years ago and the North Dakota side was terribly rough with many chunks of pavement missing. Was not a relaxing drive...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-15-2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,737
Posted By Dave_H
Well coach is still at the Cummins shop. Was...

Well coach is still at the Cummins shop. Was able to locate a turbo charger in Texas and pay $400 to have it shipped overnight so we could be on our way earlier today. Order did not get processed...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-14-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,737
Posted By Dave_H
Hard to tell how much oil. When I stopped I...

Hard to tell how much oil. When I stopped I checked and oil level was good but also had oil spots all over toad from blowing out the back and from the exhaust After sitting for several hours, there...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-14-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,737
Posted By Dave_H
White smoke from exhaust-need advice

Took my coach into local Cummins shop to have the exhaust manifold replaced. Everything came off quite easily as I pretreated bolts for several days before taking it in. They said they had a little...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-11-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,376
Posted By Dave_H
I tow our 2016 Lincoln MKX AWD also by going to...

I tow our 2016 Lincoln MKX AWD also by going to vehicle setting and Neutral Tow Mode. I had to take car into dealership a while back which involved some programming and software update for the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-22-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By Dave_H
Yes it is normal for only one AC unit to work on...

Yes it is normal for only one AC unit to work on 30 amp but both will run with generator. My previous 1988 Holiday Rambler had a switch box below the hallway closet that allowed me to choose either...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-17-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By Dave_H
Yes that is normal. When plugged into shore...

Yes that is normal. When plugged into shore power that light will always be on. If the light was off before plugging into shore power it will illuminate after plugging in but I am not 100% sure...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-10-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 302
Posted By Dave_H
I have a 2016 MKX we use also as a toad. I got...

I have a 2016 MKX we use also as a toad. I got this from a online 2018 MKX owners manual and it is the same process my manual says to do when towing 4 wheels down so I assume they are the same.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-30-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By Dave_H
Locate the lug nut cap that has a little slit on...

Locate the lug nut cap that has a little slit on it and there should be another one directly apposite side of it. These two caps while screw off and hub cover can be removed.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-17-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,046
Posted By Dave_H
I tow our 2016 Lincoln MKX AWD 4 down and works...

I tow our 2016 Lincoln MKX AWD 4 down and works wonderfully. As others have stated, follow directions to put vehicle into "Neutral Tow Mode". I did add a 12V charge line with the RVI battery...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By Dave_H
Took a look at it after arriving back home. I was...

Took a look at it after arriving back home. I was able to access the actuator by pulling back a bit of the glued on rubber step cover and removing 5 screws holding the bottom riser on. There was a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-14-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By Dave_H
Thank you all for the suggestions and...

Thank you all for the suggestions and information. I will try working on it when I can after we get home. I will let you know what I find out. Thanks again.

Dave
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-12-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By Dave_H
I seem to be unable to rise steps up to access...

I seem to be unable to rise steps up to access actuator. Pulled quite hard while also having wife activate switch but no luck getting them to come up. I can see the actuator behind gap between the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-11-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By Dave_H
Help with step cover not coming up

Headed out today for our first trip of the season. Noticed when leaving the step cover in front of passenger seat would not come up. When pressing the button I can hear the motor running but no...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-20-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,493
Posted By Dave_H
Have you checked out the Marcell Sensored life? ...

Have you checked out the Marcell Sensored life? https://www.marcellpro.com/
Down side is that it does require a subscription. We do not have WIFI in our coach and these units work of cell towers,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-13-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 775
Posted By Dave_H
I don't know what chassis you have but on mine, I...

I don't know what chassis you have but on mine, I found a blue wire under the dash that was labeled for a "brake controller" that was not being used and ran all the way to the rear hitch area. Maybe...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-29-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,003
Posted By Dave_H
I tow our 2016 MKX AWD all four down. As others...

I tow our 2016 MKX AWD all four down. As others have stated, my manual describes how to enter the Neutral Tow mode from the vehicle settings menu. When we bought the car it only came with one fob...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-21-2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,190
Posted By Dave_H
Had the same problem. When tank was full or even...

Had the same problem. When tank was full or even slightly above 3/4 fuel would leak out filler caps on both side when driving and especially around curves and corners. Called Newmar and apparently...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-18-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,562
Posted By Dave_H
I did a great deal of research on both the Blue...

I did a great deal of research on both the Blue Ox Patriot and the RVi3 and ended up going with the RVi3 and have been very happy with it. Great customer support as well. I believe it provides...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-17-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 783
Posted By Dave_H
Looks like the kind of connector that plugs into...

Looks like the kind of connector that plugs into a light socket. Side marker/clearance light or fog light???
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-06-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 926
Posted By Dave_H
There is a good video on post #6 in the following...

There is a good video on post #6 in the following thread that shows a great way to fully lubricate the valve gates.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-02-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Dave_H
Take a look at the Scangauge D. Less expensive...

Take a look at the Scangauge D. Less expensive and great reviews by many that use it.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-30-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,695
Posted By Dave_H
In my coach the upper cabinet behind passenger...

In my coach the upper cabinet behind passenger seat has two cable outlets mounted in the ceiling of the cabinet. One for satellite in/out and cable in/out. This allows for placing the receiver in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-15-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By Dave_H
Yes, they share the same ducts for the forced and...

Yes, they share the same ducts for the forced and return air.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-04-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,013
Posted By Dave_H
One of these may help. ...

One of these may help.
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Sidewinder-Support-Lightweight-Plastic/dp/B000BUU5WW
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-02-2020, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,537
Posted By Dave_H
Have you checked fuse in the front switch panel?

Have you checked fuse in the front switch panel?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,623
Posted By Dave_H
Before leaving on a trip last summer I had by...

Before leaving on a trip last summer I had by coach weighed at a CAT scale at truck stop. Obviously could only do front and back axles. About 10 miles out of town off interstate was a "Closed"...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-26-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 898
Posted By Dave_H
Try this site. ...

Try this site. https://www.pellandent.com/RV-Compartment-Door-Replacement-Components
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-25-2020, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,961
Posted By Dave_H
I have a 04 Spartan MM chassis which has a blue...

I have a 04 Spartan MM chassis which has a blue wire labeled "Brake Controller" located in dash directly above steering wheel and runs to rear of RV.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-26-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,269
Posted By Dave_H
Yes I added a charge line to the toad along with...

Yes I added a charge line to the toad along with a Towed battery charger from RVI.
https://rvibrake.com/collections/flat-towing-products/products/towed-battery-charger-plus?variant=13115309260823...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-25-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,269
Posted By Dave_H
We tow my wife's 2016 Lincoln MKX and she...

We tow my wife's 2016 Lincoln MKX and she absolutely loves this car. I went with the same Roadmaster base plate you mentioned and also after viewing both videos I came to the conclusion that the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-03-2020, 08:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,882
Posted By Dave_H
We have also had a difficult time finding a...

We have also had a difficult time finding a fitted bed sheet to fit our deep, cushioned king size mattress at home. Corners would always slide up and become loose. Recently ordered bed sheets from...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-13-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,763
Posted By Dave_H
I also have the HWH 325 levelers. This had...

I also have the HWH 325 levelers. This had happened to me a few times in the past. After consulting owners manual it state that the "store" button should remain on at all times while traveling. ...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-18-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,226
Posted By Dave_H
I have the exact same setup and recently needed...

I have the exact same setup and recently needed to clean and replace fan blades. You can easily do it from inside. You need to remove the crank handle by removing the screw that is up inside the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-18-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By Dave_H
I have used a small car tire jack and that works...

I have used a small car tire jack and that works very well. Place directly under RV jack and extend jack to push up RV jack. If you are not able to fully retract RV jack, you may need to place some...
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