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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-26-2008, 02:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By gary85
Update. Apparently, due to limited use and close...

Update. Apparently, due to limited use and close proximity to large salt water bay, the rear caliper slides became rusty. This would not alow the calipers to fully return (release) therefore they...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-15-2008, 04:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By gary85
Got 93 miles into our trip when the ABS light...

Got 93 miles into our trip when the ABS light started flashing. A short time later the light came on solid and the brakes became mushy. Pulled over before losing all braking ability and had coach...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-15-2008, 04:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By gary85
Got 93 miles into our trip when the ABS light...

Got 93 miles into our trip when the ABS light started flashing. A short time later the light came on solid and the brakes became mushy. Pulled over before losing all braking ability and had coach...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-10-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,336
Posted By gary85
Does anyone have any experience with the Tru...

Does anyone have any experience with the Tru Control brake controller by Hensley Mfr.?
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-10-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,336
Posted By gary85
Does anyone have any experience with the Tru...

Does anyone have any experience with the Tru Control brake controller by Hensley Mfr.?
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-07-2008, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,349
Posted By gary85
If you were to equip a new Dodge 1 ton w/DRW, 8'...

If you were to equip a new Dodge 1 ton w/DRW, 8' bed, for towing a 14k fifth wheel which hitch (air hitches included) and which brake controller would you buy? Trailer pin box is standard.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-07-2008, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,349
Posted By gary85
If you were to equip a new Dodge 1 ton w/DRW, 8'...

If you were to equip a new Dodge 1 ton w/DRW, 8' bed, for towing a 14k fifth wheel which hitch (air hitches included) and which brake controller would you buy? Trailer pin box is standard.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-03-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,605
Posted By gary85
We will be picking up our new Dodge 3500 in a few...

We will be picking up our new Dodge 3500 in a few days. The trip to get the fiver and hitch work done is 1100 miles and we will be carrying a truck bed full of stuff. Would like to keep the stuff...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-03-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,605
Posted By gary85
We will be picking up our new Dodge 3500 in a few...

We will be picking up our new Dodge 3500 in a few days. The trip to get the fiver and hitch work done is 1100 miles and we will be carrying a truck bed full of stuff. Would like to keep the stuff...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-25-2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,183
Posted By gary85
We are in the initial phase of trading our...

We are in the initial phase of trading our motorhome for a new fiver. When we were given the proposal I asked the salesperson what we would be paying for the 5er, i.e. discount. We were then told...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-25-2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,183
Posted By gary85
We are in the initial phase of trading our...

We are in the initial phase of trading our motorhome for a new fiver. When we were given the proposal I asked the salesperson what we would be paying for the 5er, i.e. discount. We were then told...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-25-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,850
Posted By gary85
My quest for an education continues. I have...

My quest for an education continues. I have decided on the 1 ton Dodge dually and have started looking for an '07 (cheaper than '08) mostly so I get the new 6 sp auto trans and the exhaust brake....
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-25-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,850
Posted By gary85
My quest for an education continues. I have...

My quest for an education continues. I have decided on the 1 ton Dodge dually and have started looking for an '07 (cheaper than '08) mostly so I get the new 6 sp auto trans and the exhaust brake....
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-22-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,866
Posted By gary85
I am trying to get an "education" prior to buying...

I am trying to get an "education" prior to buying my 1st 5er. The truck I select will be a 1 ton - haven't decided yet on SRw or DRW. I would prefer SRW due to a narrower profile when not towing but...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-22-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,866
Posted By gary85
I am trying to get an "education" prior to buying...

I am trying to get an "education" prior to buying my 1st 5er. The truck I select will be a 1 ton - haven't decided yet on SRw or DRW. I would prefer SRW due to a narrower profile when not towing but...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-20-2008, 05:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By gary85
Thank you all for your replies. Tried the WD 40...

Thank you all for your replies. Tried the WD 40 and Vaseline routine - helped but didn't solve the problem. Tomorrow I will contact the good folks at HWH and ask about new springs.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-20-2008, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 951
Posted By gary85
Anyone have a source for the dash voltage guage,...

Anyone have a source for the dash voltage guage, 8 - 18vdc. I thought the "C E" numbers on the side were the mfr and p/n but, looking on the internet, I think the "C E" is a certification.
Any help...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-20-2008, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 951
Posted By gary85
Anyone have a source for the dash voltage guage,...

Anyone have a source for the dash voltage guage, 8 - 18vdc. I thought the "C E" numbers on the side were the mfr and p/n but, looking on the internet, I think the "C E" is a certification.
Any help...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-19-2008, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By gary85
While bringing the coach out of winter storage I...

While bringing the coach out of winter storage I find the left front HWH jack sticks. My jacks are spring retract. I can reach under and help retract by pushing by hand most of the way. The last 2"...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-19-2008, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By gary85
While bringing the coach out of winter storage I...

While bringing the coach out of winter storage I find the left front HWH jack sticks. My jacks are spring retract. I can reach under and help retract by pushing by hand most of the way. The last 2"...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-19-2008, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By gary85
According to my data plate (In front by fuel...

According to my data plate (In front by fuel fill) on my '99 40FDS, the coach GVWR is 33k. Where can I find the GCWR for this coach?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-19-2008, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By gary85
According to my data plate (In front by fuel...

According to my data plate (In front by fuel fill) on my '99 40FDS, the coach GVWR is 33k. Where can I find the GCWR for this coach?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-07-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,436
Posted By gary85
We are puttung our coach up for sale rather than...

We are puttung our coach up for sale rather than trading it in. Since there are a good number of RV "Buying and selling" sites on the internet I am looking for advice. Some sites are free while...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-07-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,436
Posted By gary85
We are puttung our coach up for sale rather than...

We are puttung our coach up for sale rather than trading it in. Since there are a good number of RV "Buying and selling" sites on the internet I am looking for advice. Some sites are free while...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-02-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By gary85
I am looking for the floorplan for a '99 40FDS. ...

I am looking for the floorplan for a '99 40FDS.
Any help would be appreciated.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-02-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By gary85
I am looking for the floorplan for a '99 40FDS. ...

I am looking for the floorplan for a '99 40FDS.
Any help would be appreciated.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-01-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,360
Posted By gary85
A recent RV magazine article (don't remember...

A recent RV magazine article (don't remember which magazine) on doing laundry while on the road showed a picture of pants hung up to dry with forms inside. I remember these forms from the 50's and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-01-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,360
Posted By gary85
A recent RV magazine article (don't remember...

A recent RV magazine article (don't remember which magazine) on doing laundry while on the road showed a picture of pants hung up to dry with forms inside. I remember these forms from the 50's and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-26-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,250
Posted By gary85
We have decided to switch from a DP to a 5er for...

We have decided to switch from a DP to a 5er for a number of reasons. We would like some help locating the "right" floorplan. Went to the Tampa show and learned a lot. The floorplan for us must have...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-26-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,250
Posted By gary85
We have decided to switch from a DP to a 5er for...

We have decided to switch from a DP to a 5er for a number of reasons. We would like some help locating the "right" floorplan. Went to the Tampa show and learned a lot. The floorplan for us must have...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-21-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,736
Posted By gary85
I am following this subject with great interest...

I am following this subject with great interest as we hav decided to downsize from our m/h to a fiver and are now 'getting an education". Is there a source for truck weights? For example, a 1 ton drw...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-21-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,736
Posted By gary85
I am following this subject with great interest...

I am following this subject with great interest as we hav decided to downsize from our m/h to a fiver and are now 'getting an education". Is there a source for truck weights? For example, a 1 ton drw...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-21-2008, 04:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,884
Posted By gary85
We too are in the process of downsizing from our...

We too are in the process of downsizing from our 40' diesel m/h to a fiver and have been following this post with interest. We want a quality fifth wheel in the 30 - 32' range. Maneuverability and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-29-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,532
Posted By gary85
We have decided to downsize from our 40' diesel...

We have decided to downsize from our 40' diesel coach. Recent events have told us that our coach is now too big for us. While we haven't ruled out 5th wheels we are leaning toward a 28 - 30' trailer...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-29-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,532
Posted By gary85
We have decided to downsize from our 40' diesel...

We have decided to downsize from our 40' diesel coach. Recent events have told us that our coach is now too big for us. While we haven't ruled out 5th wheels we are leaning toward a 28 - 30' trailer...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-13-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By gary85
I would like to find software or an online site...

I would like to find software or an online site for trip planning that would:
be simple to use
be rv friendly
allow you to select/avoid certain roads
advise of height/propane restrictions
allow...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-13-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By gary85
I would like to find software or an online site...

I would like to find software or an online site for trip planning that would:
be simple to use
be rv friendly
allow you to select/avoid certain roads
advise of height/propane restrictions
allow...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-17-2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,937
Posted By gary85
On left side of our coach the first 3 bay doors...

On left side of our coach the first 3 bay doors are the same size. The 1st, the propane compartment, only opens to 90 degrees. The next 2 doors probably only opened the same due to the slide....
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-17-2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,937
Posted By gary85
On left side of our coach the first 3 bay doors...

On left side of our coach the first 3 bay doors are the same size. The 1st, the propane compartment, only opens to 90 degrees. The next 2 doors probably only opened the same due to the slide....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-10-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,496
Posted By gary85
The previous owner of our coach replaced the...

The previous owner of our coach replaced the cloth drapes in the windshield area with accordion pleat shades. They are difficult to use and, if deployed for a period of time, the pleats lose their...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-10-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,496
Posted By gary85
The previous owner of our coach replaced the...

The previous owner of our coach replaced the cloth drapes in the windshield area with accordion pleat shades. They are difficult to use and, if deployed for a period of time, the pleats lose their...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-09-2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,996
Posted By gary85
Fixed it. After checking all the connections in...

Fixed it. After checking all the connections in the battery compartment I moved to the coach battery shut-off switch up by the stairwell. Seems that when built, one terminal end had a little too much...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-04-2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,996
Posted By gary85
Today I used the water pump briefly and noticed...

Today I used the water pump briefly and noticed it was running eratically and then quit. Tried the switch a few times-no effect. I then noticed the status panel for the battery and tank levels would...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-04-2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,996
Posted By gary85
Today I used the water pump briefly and noticed...

Today I used the water pump briefly and noticed it was running eratically and then quit. Tried the switch a few times-no effect. I then noticed the status panel for the battery and tank levels would...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-02-2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,761
Posted By gary85
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by F&D ABQ:
We have gray water odor and I know (at least...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-02-2007, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,437
Posted By gary85
Does anyone have a source for replacement gas...

Does anyone have a source for replacement gas springs (struts)for the cargo doors? The decal on the springs referred me to Service Plus Distr. and I think we can do better than the $32 quoted each.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-02-2007, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,437
Posted By gary85
Does anyone have a source for replacement gas...

Does anyone have a source for replacement gas springs (struts)for the cargo doors? The decal on the springs referred me to Service Plus Distr. and I think we can do better than the $32 quoted each.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-28-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By gary85
While servicing my battery terminals (first time...

While servicing my battery terminals (first time by myself) I noticed a moderate spark when disconnecting the negative side of my coach battery. My battery bank consists of 2 8D batteries. I had the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-28-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By gary85
While servicing my battery terminals (first time...

While servicing my battery terminals (first time by myself) I noticed a moderate spark when disconnecting the negative side of my coach battery. My battery bank consists of 2 8D batteries. I had the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-25-2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By gary85
Thanks for your replies. I found a...

Thanks for your replies. I found a starter/alternator rebuilder,locally, that made the cables up for me. He used 1/0 starter cable Price was $10 each and the ends were soldered. He also suggested for...
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