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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-12-2021, 12:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,119
Posted By hkhadra
Can you please send me the GPS location of that...

Can you please send me the GPS location of that tunnel.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-12-2021, 12:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,119
Posted By hkhadra
Quick question about the million dollar highway,...

Quick question about the million dollar highway, going south, will I be on the cliff side or the mountain side (Wife question :) )

Thanks again
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-12-2021, 12:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,119
Posted By hkhadra
Hi Andy, Thank you for the advice, this is...

Hi Andy,

Thank you for the advice, this is great feedback. It seems now I need to decide which mountain pass to tackle :)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-11-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,119
Posted By hkhadra
Hi Gormleys, The journey is as important as...

Hi Gormleys,

The journey is as important as the destination, my first campground is at Westview RV resort, so I can control the departure date to give myself more time to get to my first...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-11-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,119
Posted By hkhadra
Hi Busskipper, Thank you so much for the...

Hi Busskipper,

Thank you so much for the map, I really appreciate taking the time to send it to me!!

RT 36 looks as a good option to me, it is flat and many small towns with Walmarts on the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-11-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,119
Posted By hkhadra
Thank you Fyrflie, I appreciate the feedback and...

Thank you Fyrflie, I appreciate the feedback and the wishes!!!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-11-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,119
Posted By hkhadra
Thanks, do you have any recommendations in where...

Thanks, do you have any recommendations in where to spend the night in Crescent City ?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-11-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,119
Posted By hkhadra
Thank you, this is good to know! 101 seems to be...

Thank you, this is good to know! 101 seems to be a lot of beautiful coast line driving.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-11-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,119
Posted By hkhadra
I have the Garmin RV GPS, but will definitely...

I have the Garmin RV GPS, but will definitely look into this Atlas
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-11-2021, 01:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,119
Posted By hkhadra
Class A RV with Toad, advice on avoiding difficult roads in Colorado, California, OR

Hi Everyone,

I am in the planning/booking stage for our Summer trip, I am a planner and can’t enjoy a long trip unless I iron the major details/stops in any trip, :banghead: .

Your advice is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2020, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
Posted By hkhadra
Update: I just ordered the Tru-Balance...

Update:

I just ordered the Tru-Balance sleeves through Florida Shores Truck Center, these are the prices that I paid

Front : C-1898-FS (Ford Steel wheel) $92.5
Rear : C- 1896-FSS (Ford...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-15-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
Posted By hkhadra
Wow, I was writing a reply while you mentioned...

Wow, I was writing a reply while you mentioned Tru-balance. My wallet is broken by now. As I indicated in original post, I am $550 in tire mounting/dismounting and $850 in driveshaft rebuild. Paid...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-15-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
Posted By hkhadra
Thank you RRR. New updates! this evening I called...

Thank you RRR. New updates! this evening I called Henderson and asked what they do to center the wheels (They mentioned that one their website), I told them that I can't drive 2500 miles but willing...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-15-2020, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
Posted By hkhadra
Some replies and update. -Thanks RRR for...

Some replies and update.

-Thanks RRR for the suggestion, my RV wheels are 19.5 steel, so this kit may not fit.

-stew1, thank you for the suggestion. The driveshaft was rebuilt, including new...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-15-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
Posted By hkhadra
While I am thinking about it now? When we removed...

While I am thinking about it now? When we removed the two tires on that side, the tires were out of round really bad. Is it possible if the wheel was not centered on the hub to cause the tires to go...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-15-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
Posted By hkhadra
I found this article about using the feeler guage...

I found this article about using the feeler guage

F53 - TSB Funny vibration around 50 mph - Wheel Centering on F53 - 1999 Southwind 35S...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-15-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
Posted By hkhadra
So it has been done for the right (passenger)...

So it has been done for the right (passenger) side, but the test is not that scientific, they rolled the tire/wheel assembly on the ground and it was bouncing. then they removed the tires and rolled...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-15-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
Posted By hkhadra
Both of tires on that side were changed with new...

Both of tires on that side were changed with new ones. When they replaced them, they rolled the steel wheels on the ground and it looked fine to us. I am not an expert in this!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-14-2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
Posted By hkhadra
Help with Coachmen vibrations.

Hi Everyone,

I appreciate your feedback in helping me to diagnose the rear (passenger side) vibration that our RV is suffering from. Here are the details:

RV year model: 2014 Coachmen Mirada...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-15-2020, 07:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By hkhadra
Thanks! I converted the gap to inches and it was...

Thanks! I converted the gap to inches and it was 0.05 which is up to spec I believe. Glad the engine is looking good. Looking to get more miles out of it.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-14-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,770
Posted By hkhadra
We have 2013 F53 , 18k and at 90k miles, all the...

We have 2013 F53 , 18k and at 90k miles, all the shocks were toast! We changed all 4 with belistien shocks
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-14-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By hkhadra
I am trying to measure the gap using a caliber...

I am trying to measure the gap using a caliber and the first two are 1.45 mm
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-14-2020, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By hkhadra
Spark plugs after 102k in 2013 ford F53 cgassis

Pictures below show the spark that we replaced at the 100k maintenance, they changed the rubber boots also. We did the transmission filter and fuild and coolants flush. The engine runs a little...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-23-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By hkhadra
The pin inside one of gears broke. Also the shaft...

The pin inside one of gears broke. Also the shaft between the two tracks was not looking good. I took the RV to coachmen and they took the slide out of the RV and replaced the mechanism. That was...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 07-20-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,685
Posted By hkhadra
If they black rails under the slide, then they...

If they black rails under the slide, then they are happijac, mine has that (2014 coachmen mirada 29ds)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-19-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 677
Posted By hkhadra
I appreciate it ! We purchased our "new to us" RV...

I appreciate it ! We purchased our "new to us" RV last October and I feel like I already learned a lot in no time.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-19-2020, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 677
Posted By hkhadra
LCI leveling jack leak

Hi Everyone,

Just sharing a repair I did this morning. One of the RV leveling jacks was leaking from the top and I was not prepared to spend $$ this time. The mobil repair guy told me that he need...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-30-2020, 07:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,382
Posted By hkhadra
Great job!

Great job!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2020, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By hkhadra
Yes, without John's help I would never figure...

Yes, without John's help I would never figure that it was there in a million year. When you open the slide it is better, but still you are squeezed between the bed base and the wall.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By hkhadra
Pictures 279654279655279656

Pictures 279654279655279656
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By hkhadra
Still did not fix the issue but finding the pipe...

Still did not fix the issue but finding the pipe is more than half of the battle. 279650279651279652
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2020, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By hkhadra
Big thanks to John

Again big thanks to John, I started working on the RV and his advise made my life much easier to locate the faulty pipe, I posting two pictures in a minute for the location of the cover and the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-26-2020, 10:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,156
Posted By hkhadra
Glad you made home safely!

Glad you made home safely!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-26-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,594
Posted By hkhadra
Thank you for helping others! This is the kind of...

Thank you for helping others! This is the kind of RV community that all inspires to. We are new to Rving , our first trip was last December, I my tool boxes, electric drill and impact gun, and my...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-26-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,594
Posted By hkhadra
This is really cool setup!!!

This is really cool setup!!!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-26-2020, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,895
Posted By hkhadra
No worries, I had my fair share of these, the...

No worries, I had my fair share of these, the mattress is 30 x74, but when I got it it was 29.5 exact, so the actual width of the bunk is 31 inch with wood as follows.

Inside wood side 0.75 inch...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,895
Posted By hkhadra
This is what I have, you will see clearly that...

This is what I have, you will see clearly that what I planned was adjusted slightly as soon I started the building process, I also included the wood shopping list, if you choose to do yours, please...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,895
Posted By hkhadra
Thank you, my wife was not also that thrilled...

Thank you, my wife was not also that thrilled when I started the project, I never did that before, my day job is teaching accounting at a university, so she was rightfully having doubts about the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,895
Posted By hkhadra
Yes, but it was longer than the space we had, I...

Yes, but it was longer than the space we had, I believe they are 86 inches. also they are expensive, I found this one last year on ebay and the seller was asking $2500. In my case ended up spending...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,961
Posted By hkhadra
We own the same RV and have horrible FM antenna...

We own the same RV and have horrible FM antenna reception, I am not sure if this is what you experienced.

I ordered new antenna from ASA and hopefully that will solve the problem
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,895
Posted By hkhadra
Yup :)

Yup :)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2020, 08:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,895
Posted By hkhadra
Thank you!! this is our first RV we ever owned,...

Thank you!! this is our first RV we ever owned, we did couple of modification to it so far, we changed the MDF countertops, driver center console and added a wall mounted washer/dryer combo....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2020, 01:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,895
Posted By hkhadra
Project pictures 2

Below are the second group of pictures, the bed was assembled using pocket screws
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2020, 01:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,895
Posted By hkhadra
Project pictures 1

This is group one of the project pictures
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2020, 01:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,895
Posted By hkhadra
Adding bunkbed to Coachmen Mirada 29ds, yes it can be done but you will lose a sofa!!

Below you will find pictures for before and after, I will post more pictures later to show how it was done but meanwhile, I am sure some of you will have questions, so below are answers for the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2020, 12:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,717
Posted By hkhadra
Here are the pictures for the building stage

Here are the pictures for the building stage
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2020, 12:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,717
Posted By hkhadra
Adding center console to Coachmen Mirada 29ds with pictures, hope it does help

To give back to this awesome community, I am sharing a mod I did to our motorhome recently, I am sure someone did it before! but I thought I will share it to help someone looking to improve their...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2020, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By hkhadra
Yes, please!! I will be really thankful for...

Yes, please!! I will be really thankful for sharing the pictures!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-23-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By hkhadra
2014 Coachmen Mirada 29ds grey tank leak

Did anyone experienced a leak in the wet bay compartment from their gray tank when it gets full, I suspect it is the tank vent but I dont know where to look , is there any access panel that I can...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-29-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By hkhadra
Happijac sent these instruction files also

Happijac sent these instruction files also
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