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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-04-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By Doug427
That's on the speedo.

That's on the speedo.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-04-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By Doug427
Is there a market for my TOAD??

This isn't a sly end around for sale ad. It's really me just asking a genuine question, not fishing for buyers. We sold our 43' Newmar Mountain Aire Class A this past February. Our TOAD is now one of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-29-2023, 12:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By Doug427
Scott, don't melt the film and use the super glue...

Scott, don't melt the film and use the super glue goo and you'll be fine. It'll take you all day for sure, so be prepared for that. Also, don't think that you'll spray the goo on the glue and wipe it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-28-2023, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By Doug427
Clear bra removal - what a horrible job, but it's done

Now first, confession time - we sold our RV to a wonderful couple in February, so we are now RV-less. However I know clear bra is a big topic in the Class A world, so I thought some might find this...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-15-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,150
Posted By Doug427
Carlos can sometimes work on short notice,...

Carlos can sometimes work on short notice, although unlikely on a same day, pull in no notice type thing. Get in touch with him and ask. He's a super nice guy and will be happy to communicate with...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-15-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,150
Posted By Doug427
Hey guys - good to see that this thread I started...

Hey guys - good to see that this thread I started still has interest to some. I sold my Newmar that was the subject of this thread back in February. I can say that as of the time I sold it, it still...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-13-2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,197
Posted By Doug427
New to fifth wheels, I have basic questions

We sold our motorhome last year, and we're just noodling a bit in a return to RVing, but this time in a 5th wheel. Quality is very important to us, but we know zilch about fifth wheels. Our motorhome...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-17-2023, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By Doug427
Samsung does not repair the refrigerators with...

Samsung does not repair the refrigerators with Samsung repair employees. They will send a Samsung authorized repair person. They guy they sent was an incompetent fool. Long story short, he tore the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-13-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,864
Posted By Doug427
Houston resident here. You'll be fine. You're...

Houston resident here. You'll be fine. You're going to hit traffic but other than that noting tricky about it. Straight on through. Be patient and you'll be fine. At that hour traffic should be thick...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-12-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By Doug427
I thought about that very same thing, Don....

I thought about that very same thing, Don. Problem is I don't have one left to use as a pattern. The &^#@% took them both.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-11-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By Doug427
Replacement side cameras for 2005 Mountain Aire

We're in the process of getting our 2005 43' Mountain Aire ready for sale. While in the RV repair shop awaiting parts for the Samsung fridge (for months now, don't get me started:mad:) some damned...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-09-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,391
Posted By Doug427
Thanks - it's still an option under...

Thanks - it's still an option under consideration. I have to figure out if I have the time to dedicate to it.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-09-2022, 09:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,391
Posted By Doug427
Just sent them an email. Thanks for the...

Just sent them an email. Thanks for the tip.:thumb:
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-09-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,391
Posted By Doug427
Thanks, I just sent you a private message here on...

Thanks, I just sent you a private message here on the forum. :thumb:
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-09-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,391
Posted By Doug427
I'd very strongly prefer not to pay a consigners...

I'd very strongly prefer not to pay a consigners fee (10%, I believe?). That said, I'm not sure I have the time to dedicate to multiple showings, dealing with the title transfer with the loan, etc. I...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-02-2022, 09:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,391
Posted By Doug427
Once I choose a place, what do I have to look out...

Once I choose a place, what do I have to look out for? How do there places "get" you? Added expenses, etc?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-02-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,391
Posted By Doug427
Thanks Ray - I'll look into MHSRV as well!:thumb:

Thanks Ray - I'll look into MHSRV as well!:thumb:
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-02-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,391
Posted By Doug427
I agree that's a great idea, Crasher. I spent...

I agree that's a great idea, Crasher. I spent some time the last day or two really thinking this sale through and the bottom line is that in being really honest with myself I just don't think that...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-02-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,391
Posted By Doug427
Thanks, Spuds. I had thought about them. I'll...

Thanks, Spuds. I had thought about them. I'll ring them up and see if they'll accept a 2005 coach. It's a Newmar Mountain Aire tag axle unit so it's a relatively high end coach, and it's in pristine...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-02-2022, 08:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,391
Posted By Doug427
Our coach is virtually spotless right now. I only...

Our coach is virtually spotless right now. I only need to wash the dust off of it. My wife keeps the inside clean enough to eat off the floors, she's fanatical. All cherry cabinets oiled, windows...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-01-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,391
Posted By Doug427
Going to have to consign my coach for sale- what and who to go to or avoid?

I am going to sell my coach. I have a loan out on it so no clear title available to the seller at time of sale, it would have to be paid for then title released upon satisfaction of loan. Given the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-29-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,042
Posted By Doug427
Well, it looks like I might be in a bit of a...

Well, it looks like I might be in a bit of a pickle and I have only myself to blame. When I did the fianancing I used an on line popular RV financing specialist. They transferred the loan to a legit...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-29-2022, 06:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,042
Posted By Doug427
Thanks all - that's all great info and greatly...

Thanks all - that's all great info and greatly appreciated. I have a follow up question.

Our original plan was to keep the rig for about 4-5 years and then move on. Because of that plan, I...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-28-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,042
Posted By Doug427
The time has come to sell the RV - how?

My wife and I had a long talk today, and the bottom line is that she's just not into it like she was in the past. We're using it less and less, and I just can't justify the expense of storage,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,150
Posted By Doug427
Rob, I just noticed in your signature that you're...

Rob, I just noticed in your signature that you're in "mid-south Texas". I'm not sure where that is, but I'm about 20 miles NE of Houston. If you're unsure about going down to PP to get work done and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,150
Posted By Doug427
While I was there for about 9-10 days, he and his...

While I was there for about 9-10 days, he and his crew spent the vast majority of their time on my rig. They did a small pickup truck as well during that time, and a few small touch up jobs for...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-12-2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,150
Posted By Doug427
Rob, when I was there he had an older Holiday...

Rob, when I was there he had an older Holiday Rambler tag axle rig there that was undergoing a complete repaint with color and graphics change. It was early in the process and not nearly complete...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-12-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,150
Posted By Doug427
I understand, Ed. I didn't ask specifics on the...

I understand, Ed. I didn't ask specifics on the paint, mainly because I really don't know too much about the differences. I did ask what brand, and he told me DuPont. I figured that was a well known...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-11-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,150
Posted By Doug427
Yes, it's all done in cash. In my case, Carlos...

Yes, it's all done in cash. In my case, Carlos and I met when I first got there and went over what was to be done to make sure we were on the same page. We agreed once again on work to be done and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-11-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,150
Posted By Doug427
For what it's worth..... the quality of the paint...

For what it's worth..... the quality of the paint work done by Carlos on my coach is indistinguishable from the original paintwork on the coach done by Newmar.
That said, I'm a car guy. I have a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-09-2022, 11:23 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,150
Posted By Doug427
Having been through this process with Carlos, I'm...

Having been through this process with Carlos, I'm sure in the end you would like the results of his work. That said, I would have to agree with Twogypsies. I'm thinking that this process isn't for...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-06-2022, 07:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 971
Posted By Doug427
Happened to me once. The lead inside my shore...

Happened to me once. The lead inside my shore power cord had disconnected inside the plug.
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 09-04-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 353
Posted By Doug427
That was quick! Thanks, Lori EDIT - Done!...

That was quick! Thanks, Lori


EDIT - Done! What a great forum to support, and very happy to do so.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-04-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,980
Posted By Doug427
I use the Ready Brute Elite 2. I wouldn't trade...

I use the Ready Brute Elite 2. I wouldn't trade it for the world. It's got a very effective built in surge braking system, so there's no need for an expensive and complicated auxiliary braking...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 09-04-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 353
Posted By Doug427
Got an email to renew my supporter status, questions on how to do it?

I just got an email from iRV2 that says that it's time to renew my iRV2 forum supporter status. I'm happy to do that, as this group is an amazing group, a great resource for a relative new guy like...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-30-2022, 06:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 32,951
Posted By Doug427
That's NEVER a good thing. I have found Dometic...

That's NEVER a good thing. I have found Dometic customer service to be seriously lacking each time I have attemped to seek assistance from them. Looks like Fantastic Fan customer service likely just...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-25-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By Doug427
Still lots of contruction between San Antonio and...

Still lots of contruction between San Antonio and Houston on I-10. We're 43' with a toad, but we made it through ok. Yes it's a bit tight in places but managable. We went through in April. We went...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-25-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By Doug427
Same happened to me not too long ago. Turned out...

Same happened to me not too long ago. Turned out to be corrosion on one of the fuse sockets in the HWH fuse/relay box. The fuse and socket were no longer making contact. The mobile repair guy who...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 08-24-2022, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,035
Posted By Doug427
Just got back into the States from Canada driving...

Just got back into the States from Canada driving across the border. All in all, aside from the 1:40 wait on the Peace Bridge between the Buffalo area and Canada, it was super easy. First and...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 08-19-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,035
Posted By Doug427
Crossing tomorrow into Canada from NY - what will I need?

I'll be crossing tomorrow into Canada from the Buffalo area heading into Niagara Falla on the Canadian side. I have our passports and vaccination cards set to go. What else will the Canadians ask...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-14-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 317
Posted By Doug427
My 2005 Mountain Aire DP had the same issue. The...

My 2005 Mountain Aire DP had the same issue. The solenoid in the electrical bay was bad and needed to be replaced.
Forum: Just Conversation 08-14-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,119
Posted By Doug427
When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010...

When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010 at 50 years old, I went down the road of treatment discovery like all do. What I found was that medicine is a business. The surgeon wants to cut you....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-13-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 28,961
Posted By Doug427
Thanks all - that certainly shines a light on...

Thanks all - that certainly shines a light on some differences that I wasn't aware of. The safety thing hadn't popped into my head, but I have to admit that I have tought about how vulnerable we are...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-13-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 28,961
Posted By Doug427
I don't understand the advantages of a "Super C" motorhome

So before I begin - let me emphasize I am just trying to learn. I'm not trying to insult anyone's choice of a Super C. Bottom line is, when it comes to the Super C motorhomes, I genuinely don't...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-12-2022, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,424
Posted By Doug427
Cummins ISL400 oil capacity question

I figured I would go right to the source, in this case Cummins, to ask about oil capacity of my engine. I called numerous times, after spending a cumulative 90+ minutes on hold I gave up. I tried...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-12-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By Doug427
Not yet - the coach is at my local repair place...

Not yet - the coach is at my local repair place for a short list of items to be addressed. The fridge is one of them. They're going to remove it from its spot in the wall, call in the Samsung repair...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-11-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,339
Posted By Doug427
I can easily change the oil in my cars, etc. The...

I can easily change the oil in my cars, etc. The issue with doing so on the RV is the sheer volume of oil. I don't have a container big enough to catch 6 gallons of oil. Trying to drain half, get the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-11-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,236
Posted By Doug427
There is a gentleman on the forum here named Paul...

There is a gentleman on the forum here named Paul Maddox - he works for HWH. He's super responsive and very, very helpful. His username on this forum is "azpete". His email is pfmaddox@att.net. Reach...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-10-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 853
Posted By Doug427
Just received the new engraved Lucite handle from...

Just received the new engraved Lucite handle from Fleming. It looks to be 100% identical to the old one, but without all the cracks. I'm very happy with it, and it was a very reasonable cost.
For...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-06-2022, 11:12 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,150
Posted By Doug427
Thanks very much for writing this. My experiences...

Thanks very much for writing this. My experiences are almost exactly identical to yours. You gave a much more accurate and thorough description of the situation than I did, right down to the actions...
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