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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-25-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,076
Posted By Tom and Patty
Rick & Debbie, I sent you a private message...

Rick & Debbie,

I sent you a private message regarding your toad set-up.
Forum: Just Conversation 09-29-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Indiana Members

Glenn, that is on the hotel grounds. Just west of the French Lick train tracks. They give you two parking spots. All the utilities have locks on them so we checked in at the lobby and met an employee...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-24-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Indiana Members

Glenn we are here.

Well not really , we are now in Russellville, AR. traveling for work again. We left Indy on 9/17 and made a stop for a customer event in French Lick. Stayed two nights at...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-12-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Indiana Members

We are back on the road after a long stay at home. We did get out for 5 days to Prophetstown. It was cold and rainy the first 3 days. Then Gpa got talked into going to the water park. Nat (youngest...
Forum: Just Conversation 05-03-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Indiana Members

Our first trip out this year. We were late. I was on business so we drove up to Minneapolis and parked the bus at Dakotah Meadows RV Park. Decent place. I am not a fan of parking utilities to...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-13-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Indiana Members

Test we are here. I will get my log ons fixed and be back
Forum: Just Conversation 12-19-2022, 05:15 AM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas all!

We were out traveling from September 10th till October 29th. Will update you all on that trip later.

I cannot figure out where this year has gone. I finally got my RV...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-05-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Indiana Members

Now me too! Maybe that might answer all the empty spaces at Prophetstown.[emoji848]
Forum: Just Conversation 06-28-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Hi all!! Checking in from Indy. We have...

Hi all!!

Checking in from Indy. We have been busy since we got back the first of May from our 3 week 3000 mile trip.
Our daughter is putting in a lot of hours at Riley and the grandsons need...
Forum: Just Conversation 05-12-2022, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Indiana Members

He he, we pull her cot out and she heads right for it.
Forum: Just Conversation 05-09-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Made it home last week! 3038 miles and about...

Made it home last week! 3038 miles and about $2400 in fuel. Fought the wind almost everyday of the trip.
Never had a campfire till we got back to Illinois.
Stayed at Lincoln Trail State Park just...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 04-28-2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,004
Posted By Tom and Patty
Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it...

Why did the bicycle fall over?

Because it was too(two) tired.
Forum: Just Conversation 04-19-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Indiana Members

Where we have been?
Left Indy for Katy Tx and then on to Port Aransas. Stayed at IB Magee County Campground. All cement pads and no bath houses yet. They were all destroyed by Harvey. We parked...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-19-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
That looks excellent. We are pretty simple…steak,...

That looks excellent. We are pretty simple…steak, chicken breast, center cut pork chop, ect.
We like Rend, of course we like all the COE’s we have been to.
Forum: Just Conversation 04-13-2022, 05:58 AM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
We are down in warm Texas! We stopped at Rocky...

We are down in warm Texas! We stopped at Rocky Point a COE park on Wright Patman Lake just south of Texarkana for one night. Patty found this site on line just a few hours before we arrived....
Forum: Just Conversation 04-06-2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Any tier two or one tire should serve you well. ...

Any tier two or one tire should serve you well. Toyo is tier two. Firestone BFG is also tier two.
I have run Toyo,Bridgestone and BFG. All served us well.
The bus currently has Michelins and we...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-01-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 947
Posted By Tom and Patty
Center cap for steer tires

IIRC our 2000 had 5 or 7 tabs. You need to know the depth of the tabs too!
Old Scout said 5 so that might be the number.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-04-2022, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 947
Posted By Tom and Patty
Check the depth of the tabs. Too long and they...

Check the depth of the tabs. Too long and they won’t fit flush. Guess you could always trim them.
We always carried one or two spares. Finally used a bit of silicone on two tabs to better hold them...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-01-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Glenn, I did ask them if I could purchase...

Glenn,

I did ask them if I could purchase the tires and have them hold them for me till I could get the bus down there.
His comment was “They aren’t a very popular size.”
That didn’t give me a...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-28-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Lori, that looks perfect! I have two grandsons...

Lori, that looks perfect! I have two grandsons that can dump your tanks!!
Forum: Just Conversation 02-28-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Angie and Glenn, Good to hear you are well....

Angie and Glenn,
Good to hear you are well. Many travel plans this year?

We are in the process of the annual maintenance on 1BIG BRD.
So far 12.5 gallons of oil have been changed and reclaimed...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-28-2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Lori, that is great news. Patty and I are so...

Lori, that is great news. Patty and I are so happy that you are going to keep RVing. You are very strong!

Pictures?

We are sure you will do fine. Great name too!!

Hope we can share a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-26-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By Tom and Patty
Thank you for the tip. Still haven’t worked on...

Thank you for the tip. Still haven’t worked on the heater hose as we are chasing an Oasis leak, possibly the boiler. [emoji853]
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-14-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By Tom and Patty
Looks like that is what we will do, unless...

Looks like that is what we will do, unless further investigation allows us to R&R the hose to OE placement.
The new hose is substantially more robust!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-13-2022, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By Tom and Patty
2017 King Aire Heater Hose Route

I have a friend with a problem with the heater hose on his coach bursting near the heater core and the second time in less than 1000 miles it split near the fuel tank. Cannot believe that this hose...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-10-2022, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
I wish it were mine. Belongs to a friend. He has...

I wish it were mine. Belongs to a friend. He has a 2017 King Aire that he just bought. We are starting to go through it this winter in prep for spring.
Forum: Just Conversation 01-07-2022, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Indiana Members

With the cooler weather I am working on the bus. Doing a few things Patty wants done, it is a long list, and fixing some electrical problems that I have found out I made myself. Glad I had the time...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-07-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,085
Posted By Tom and Patty
I think I had quite a conversation with these...

I think I had quite a conversation with these guys when were were looking at a Veranda.
Give them a call that might be able to steer you in the right direction. There is another company that deals...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-22-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By Tom and Patty
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone. Patty and I send wishes that everyone have a peaceful and joyous holiday filled with family and friends. God bless!352075
Forum: Just Conversation 12-22-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Merry Christmas everyone. May God bless you all...

Merry Christmas everyone. May God bless you all and may you have family and enjoy peace this special time of year.352074
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-09-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Fumoto The flat washer is a loose fit as I...

Fumoto
The flat washer is a loose fit as I recall. The Fumoto on the Alpine never leaked in 16 years. I don't think I ever removed it.


Disney
It is pricey:whistling:. We made reservations...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-08-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
I don’t recall working an o-ring onto the plug....

I don’t recall working an o-ring onto the plug. I’ll try to take a look at it later this week.
I’ll have to air the bus up as we are currently sitting at Fort Wilderness.
I can tell you I have no...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-07-2021, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Glenn you are a absolutely correct regarding the...

Glenn you are a absolutely correct regarding the decorations. Patty said she needed to up her game by us pulling a 24’ trailer loaded with blow up decorations. It is amazing what people take the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-07-2021, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,892
Posted By Tom and Patty
We stayed in our 36’ for two winters in Indy. We...

We stayed in our 36’ for two winters in Indy. We did not skirt it and left the single slide out. We did however have a 100 gallon propane tank delivered.
We operate only off the coach water so...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-07-2021, 05:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,352
Posted By Tom and Patty
We do! That was one of the first items I checked...

We do! That was one of the first items I checked for functioning.
[emoji3]
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-06-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
High Copper in the oil sample. What to do now?

Here is my C-13 report from Blackstone that you might use for another reference.
The first sample is with 5600 miles on the oil. This sampled the first change after we purchased the bus.
I left...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-06-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,352
Posted By Tom and Patty
Having looked to purchase a CC before we bought...

Having looked to purchase a CC before we bought our 2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge. I would consider CC again. Also on our short list was Or newer than a 2000 Prevost Royale of CC conversion. The...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-06-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Patty and I journeyed to Disney Florida. Will be...

Patty and I journeyed to Disney Florida. Will be here for a week.
Nice and warm in the high 70’s low 80’s.
Second time at Fort Wilderness, first time around Christmas. And WOW, do some people...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-05-2021, 06:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 878
Posted By Tom and Patty
Any owners from Georgia?

Good choice in coaches! One of the best values out there IMO. Can’t go wrong with the huck bolted chassis.
There is/was one for sale in Indiana.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-04-2021, 03:26 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 160,506
Posted By Tom and Patty
Alpine Sightings

Saturday, December 4.

Spotted a gold ‘ 04 or’ 05??Alpine northbound on interstate 95 , 70 miles north of Savannah Georgia. We were headed south in the Blue Bird.

Travel safe
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-01-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,265
Posted By Tom and Patty
Doesn’t look bad. It was driven about 4000 miles...

Doesn’t look bad. It was driven about 4000 miles since the fuel filter change.
Lots of cleaning of surface rust.
Forum: Just Conversation 11-09-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
First things first. Lori, long term survival is...

First things first. Lori, long term survival is always good to hear. I have to say there is still that fear of “what if” that makes itself present now and then in my head. That’s why I’m taking Patty...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-09-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,583
Posted By Tom and Patty
He should have given you a caster reading if he...

He should have given you a caster reading if he did an alignment.
Toe will not cause a pull but will wear the inside or outside of the tires.
Forum: Just Conversation 10-26-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Hello all! Happy Halloween! Your house looks...

Hello all!
Happy Halloween! Your house looks great Lori!
Glenn, Patty is doing great. She started the estrogen blocking therapy and so far so good. Blocking estrogen is supposed to starve out her...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-19-2021, 10:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,712
Posted By Tom and Patty
We sold our 2000 36 FDS a bit over a year ago....

We sold our 2000 36 FDS a bit over a year ago. The ISC with 330 HP was plenty enough engine for a coach that would gross out at 28k. Yes the GCVW was 33k so 5000 lbs to tow. We had 110k on it when...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-15-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,671
Posted By Tom and Patty
Twinboat is exactly correct. You voided the...

Twinboat is exactly correct.
You voided the warranty with an improper repair.
The proper repair is a patch plug from the inside. Sealing the halobutyl liner…this it the only part of the tire that...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-04-2021, 08:51 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Glenn, thanks for the reminder of Follow the...

Glenn, thanks for the reminder of Follow the River. I could probably work from there.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-04-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,157
Posted By Tom and Patty
That was the only downside to our 2000…the narrow...

That was the only downside to our 2000…the narrow door. But we truly were never hindered by it including removing a jackknife sofa and our remodel.
36’er has the best wheelbase to length of all the...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-03-2021, 10:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,038
Posted By Tom and Patty
Our Alpine Coach had 110k when we sold it in June...

Our Alpine Coach had 110k when we sold it in June 2020.
Our Wanderlodge had 92k when we bought it in Dec 2019. Now 108, 863.
Have friends with a 2003 Foretravel with over 180k
Forum: Just Conversation 10-01-2021, 11:51 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 236,794
Posted By Tom and Patty
Lori and Glenn thank you for the wishes. You help...

Lori and Glenn thank you for the wishes. You help us stay positive.

On the travel side, looks like we will head down to Houston for a meeting with my largest customer to strategically plan 3-5...
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