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Navigation, Routes & Roads
08-22-2021, 07:37 PM
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Baton Rouge to REV in Decatur IN
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436
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Jhoskins
Hello Dobiemom, Sorry that I can’t provide...
Hello Dobiemom,
Sorry that I can’t provide any useful routing info, but your trip to the REV Group is just as interesting…
What was the wait time for services at the REV Group?
Thank you,
...
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Fleetwood Owner's Forum
07-06-2021, 01:06 PM
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10
Discovery:
Searching for tail light
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2,594
Posted By
Jhoskins
Headlight, fog light and turn indicator assembly...
Headlight, fog light and turn indicator assembly yellowing removal options that prevent the need to replace your expensive lights.
Replacement lights can be expensive to replace and/or...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
07-06-2021, 01:33 AM
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American Tradition 40V front tires
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843
Posted By
Jhoskins
Just my 2 CENTS and a little more food for...
Just my 2 CENTS and a little more food for thought:
Based on past experience with HERCULES Strong Guard HRD tires, I selected them for replacement tires on my coach.
My coach is a 2014 AC Eagle...
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Fleetwood Owner's Forum
05-19-2021, 01:57 AM
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12
American Coach:
Input on This American Eagle?
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2,131
Posted By
Jhoskins
Just an FYI on a for sale listing of a 2004...
Just an FYI on a for sale listing of a 2004 American Coach Eagle 40W
https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/used-rvs-for-sale/diesel-motorhomes/2004-fleetwood-american-eagle_rv-45667
Forum:
Fleetwood Owner's Forum
08-21-2020, 08:57 PM
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6
American Coach:
2005 Eagle dash air not working
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3,118
Posted By
Jhoskins
2003 American Eagle
Hi Doug,
Yes, that’s the one... best of luck!
-James
Forum:
iRV2.com General Discussion
08-04-2020, 08:28 PM
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58
Learning about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
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9,918
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Jhoskins
Detroit Diesel DD13
Thanks for the quick reply and useful information!
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iRV2.com General Discussion
08-03-2020, 01:10 PM
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58
Learning about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
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9,918
Posted By
Jhoskins
Hello CAT320, My reply is partially related...
Hello CAT320,
My reply is partially related to this topic and partially related to your 2014 DD13.
I recently purchased a 2014 AMerican Coach EAGLE 45A from a dealer with approximately 1,500...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
05-17-2020, 11:12 PM
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58
5 year old AGM starting batteries fail CCA test
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7,739
Posted By
Jhoskins
Battery failure of any kind, time to replace it or regret it
Just my 2 Cents... please spend it wisely as your Safety Makes Sense!
ALL failure notices are WARNINGS that should not be ignored or taken lightly.
Don’t risk being stranded unnecessarily,...
Forum:
Full-Timers
03-09-2020, 09:07 PM
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46
Banking address issues for full timers
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11,192
Posted By
Jhoskins
While downsizing to begin our full time...
While downsizing to begin our full time adventure, we recently sold a few motorized toys, a class C motorhome, a couple cars and a shop full of welding equipment ALL FOR CASH.
As a result, we...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
03-06-2020, 01:52 AM
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AdventureRV
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2,440
Posted By
Jhoskins
I can attest to their total lack of customer...
I can attest to their total lack of customer service and failure to provide any form service after the sale.
THAT PLACE has done me horribly wrong on my first AND second purchase... two strikes...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
02-23-2020, 08:38 PM
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50
Lane positioning in city driving
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9,124
Posted By
Jhoskins
Lane Control - Square your turns for safety
Here’s the link to a transit bus safety video I championed a few years ago, hope it helps...
https://youtu.be/HrYJOGUbh14
-James
AKA Mr. Safety
Forum:
Fleetwood Owner's Forum
02-08-2020, 01:37 PM
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11
American Coach:
Height Marker lense replacements
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1,356
Posted By
Jhoskins
Windshield Shade Cover Option
Thanks so much for your feedback!
My American Eagle shade was custom ordered from Magnashade.com and it’s held in place with VERY STRONG magnets that are affixed to both the shade and inside of...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
02-08-2020, 12:41 PM
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50
Paint job!
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9,012
Posted By
Jhoskins
Very nice, love it!!!
Very nice, love it!!!
Forum:
Fleetwood Owner's Forum
02-05-2020, 12:58 PM
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11
American Coach:
Height Marker lense replacements
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1,356
Posted By
Jhoskins
Have you tried Amazon? I replaced every exterior...
Have you tried Amazon? I replaced every exterior (and interior light) on my 04 Eagle with new replacements from Amazon.
There were a few lights I ordered from eBay, but all of my clearance,...
Forum:
iRV2.com General Discussion
02-04-2020, 07:25 PM
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6
Cameras - need 4-6 - WIFI?
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723
Posted By
Jhoskins
After nearly 30 years of public transit bus &...
After nearly 30 years of public transit bus & rail safety, I think I’ve seen some some of the best systems... If I were planning to upgrade my system, I’d contact Safety Vision based on first hand...
Forum:
Fleetwood Owner's Forum
02-04-2020, 05:15 PM
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6
American Coach:
2005 Eagle dash air not working
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3,118
Posted By
Jhoskins
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Fleetwood Owner's Forum
02-04-2020, 05:13 PM
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6
American Coach:
2005 Eagle dash air not working
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3,118
Posted By
Jhoskins
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Forum:
Fleetwood Owner's Forum
02-04-2020, 05:11 PM
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6
American Coach:
2005 Eagle dash air not working
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3,118
Posted By
Jhoskins
Have you checked (and touched/wiggled) everything...
Have you checked (and touched/wiggled) everything in the front dash A/C compartment under the driver’s window?
There is a fuse in there and a few plastic wire harness connections. If that fuse...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
12-29-2019, 11:51 PM
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50
Paint job!
Views:
9,012
Posted By
Jhoskins
It looks very clean, but somewhat plain now. ...
It looks very clean, but somewhat plain now.
If it were mine, I’d add a unique design to all 4-sides with a thin gauge aluminum diamond plate. It’s easy to cut & apply...
The fresh paint with...
Forum:
Fleetwood Owner's Forum
10-10-2019, 05:49 PM
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4
2005 Revolution Brake Light Issue
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767
Posted By
Jhoskins
Very interesting... both of my brake lights along...
Very interesting... both of my brake lights along with the 3rd brake light occasionally light up while parked with the engine & lights turned off. They are all new LED bulbs with new sockets, and...
Forum:
Fleetwood Owner's Forum
10-10-2019, 05:26 PM
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18
American Coach:
American Eagle 1991 Leveling Jacks
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4,823
Posted By
Jhoskins
I had a similar situation with the hydraulic...
I had a similar situation with the hydraulic jacks on my Eagle. Each jack has a small plunger switch that is compressed when the jacks are completely up. The rear jacks on my unit were not...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
10-02-2019, 01:08 PM
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71
Blocking low sun driving west?
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8,867
Posted By
Jhoskins
Cheap, quick, easy and functional full length windshield sun visor
My 2004 American Eagle is equipped with two powered sun visors that only block sun forward of the driver & passenger seats. These OEM shades don’t provide adequate shade.
With that said, I decided...
Forum:
iRV2 Owners Registry
06-07-2019, 08:44 AM
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1
Meandering Eagle :: 2004 American Coach Eagle
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734
Posted By
Jhoskins
I’m a retired public transportation safety...
I’m a retired public transportation safety professional that will also donate my fair share, so here’s my 2 cents on the subject...
In addition to all the valuable feedback already provided,...
Forum:
iRV2 Owners Registry
05-17-2019, 03:12 AM
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1
Meandering Eagle :: 2004 American Coach Eagle
Views:
734
Posted By
Jhoskins
Meandering Eagle :: 2004 American Coach Eagle
Meandering Eagle :: 2004 American Coach Eagle (2019-05-17 09:12:38)
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
05-09-2019, 11:02 PM
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107
A Sobering Discovery
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24,083
Posted By
Jhoskins
After reading multiple posts related to The...
After reading multiple posts related to The Norcold 1200, I decided to remove a Norcold 1200 from my 2004 American Eagle 🦅. During removal of the Norcold, I found burnt wires and additional signs of...
Forum:
New Rig Show-Off!
04-17-2019, 10:22 PM
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25
Refurb
Views:
4,507
Posted By
Jhoskins
LOVE IT, LOVE it, Love it! [emoji106] I’ve...
LOVE IT, LOVE it, Love it! [emoji106]
I’ve always wanted a similar rig, but my wife keeps me happy since we are in her preferred mode of rolling relaxation... it’s an American Eagle 40W, 2004...
Forum:
Fleetwood Owner's Forum
04-06-2019, 11:26 PM
Replies:
26
American Coach:
Value of 2000 American Eagle with some damage
Views:
2,300
Posted By
Jhoskins
Just an additional thought... Research the...
Just an additional thought...
Research the refrigerator and read some of the fire related discussions here on burnt-to-the-ground motorhomes from a Norcold 1200LRIM.
I just replaced my fridge...
Forum:
RV Systems & Appliances
03-24-2019, 01:35 PM
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97
Norcold refrigerator fire - lost everything
Views:
30,096
Posted By
Jhoskins
Norcold 1200LIRM removal pics of another...
Norcold 1200LIRM removal pics of another near-miss fire on a 2005 American EAGLE
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Forum:
RV Systems & Appliances
03-24-2019, 01:26 PM
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97
Norcold refrigerator fire - lost everything
Views:
30,096
Posted By
Jhoskins
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss! ...
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss!
Thanks for sharing your story and for encouraging everyone to “GET RID OF IT!”
As a result, we decided to GET RID IT even though it was working. Our new...
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