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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-10-2023, 05:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,847
Posted By WFretz
Thank you for the insightful replies.... lot to...

Thank you for the insightful replies.... lot to think over.....



RV is in a lot outside of Macon, GA, and my attempts to find someone that is willing to take on the repair/re-build have been...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-08-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,847
Posted By WFretz
RV confusion. Threw a rod, what to do?

I have a 1999 Fleetwood Flair, and on the way to Florida it threw a rod thru the engine block.

I'm from Michigan and the RV is in Macon Georgia.
I have been unable to find anyone to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-28-2023, 06:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 415
Posted By WFretz
Onan issue

I have an Onan 5500 that has low hours on it.


In florida for the winter I turned it on, and it ran no problem, but on the way home it started to act up.


It will start, but shuts down if you...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-27-2023, 07:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By WFretz
Turn signal issue

We just got back from our winter in Florida ( live in Michigan) and along the way discovered that the Turn Signals do not work when the fog lights and dash lights are engaged.


Think its fuse? ...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-01-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By WFretz
Well started the old girl up this morning for our...

Well started the old girl up this morning for our final leg and damned if the speedometer didn’t work so I don’t know lol
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-01-2021, 05:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By WFretz
I’m on a F53 chassis. Transmission works with...

I’m on a F53 chassis. Transmission works with no issue it’s just the odometer set not working
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-31-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By WFretz
Speedometer issue

I’m driving to Florida and propane was low so pulled into Love’s to fill the tank. Shut off RV to fill and when I turned it back on the speedometer and odometer were not working. All other gauges on...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-26-2021, 05:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,814
Posted By WFretz
Snowbirds about to head out...

So we are leaving Michigan on friday heading to Florida for the winter. We are towing our car for the first time, and considering attempting to stay overnight at rest stops so that we don't have to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-22-2021, 06:20 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,594
Posted By WFretz
I just washed the old gal using Armour all...

I just washed the old gal using Armour all concentrated car wash, and I must say it did a great job on her!
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-21-2021, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 509
Posted By WFretz
Thanks! Was thinking that was all, but wanted to...

Thanks! Was thinking that was all, but wanted to be sure!
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-21-2021, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 509
Posted By WFretz
Park water question

We are going to be in an RV park in Florida for a couple months. We have never stayed anywhere more than a week at a time, so have gotten by with only using/filling our fresh water tank.
I have...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-26-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 303
Posted By WFretz
Slide Out question

I have a 1999 Fleetwood Flair 34D with a Living area slideout.


When I tried to put the slide out yesterday the drive shaft fell off the sprocket on the one side. I was able to put it back on...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-02-2021, 06:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By WFretz
1999 Fleetwood Flair Headlights At...

1999 Fleetwood Flair Headlights At HeadlightsDepot.com |⭐Top Quality Headlights At Affordable Prices (https://www.headlightsdepot.com/catalog/fleetwood/flair/1999)


They have what I need, prolly...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-08-2021, 06:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 763
Posted By WFretz
It was tucked tight against the steering column...

It was tucked tight against the steering column on the right side, half hidden by the column cover and dash. It has a black cover on it, which made it blend in with everything under there. LOL
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-06-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 763
Posted By WFretz
Thank you... it helped me find it, and I'm...

Thank you... it helped me find it, and I'm grateful!:)
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-06-2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 763
Posted By WFretz
So I would have to remove the panel on the upper...

So I would have to remove the panel on the upper part of the steering column also, to get at that?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-06-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 763
Posted By WFretz
OBD II Port?

I have a 1999 Fleetwood Flair 34D. F53 chassis and V10.


I have searched under the drivers dash for two days and can NOT find this port. I have been told to remove the bottom cover on the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-12-2021, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By WFretz
Cruise control out

On our recent trip back from florida, our cruise control ( speed control) and radio went out at the same time. Was working great up to that point.
We were driving through a constant driving rain...
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-02-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,449
Posted By WFretz
I contacted REV about 8 months ago about wiring...

I contacted REV about 8 months ago about wiring for my TV on the '99 Flair and the lady there send me about 30 wiring plans and schematics for the unit. I'm not home ( michigan) or I could...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-12-2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,483
Posted By WFretz
yep... unfortunately I expect to be paying $3 a...

yep... unfortunately I expect to be paying $3 a gallon come spring when I head back to Michigan from Florida...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-04-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,348
Posted By WFretz
I have a volt meter in one of the outlets in the...

I have a volt meter in one of the outlets in the RV... had wife look at it as I worked the Generator.... meter did not register anything when I had the generator working, which I had to hold start...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-04-2021, 07:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,348
Posted By WFretz
Not sure how I would go about that.... sorry...

Not sure how I would go about that.... sorry :banghead:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-03-2021, 06:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,348
Posted By WFretz
Welp... was not an issue with the gas level......

Welp... was not an issue with the gas level... filled it up and had the same issue. Oil level is good and clean.... go it's now getting above my head LOL
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-22-2020, 07:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,348
Posted By WFretz
ugh... thanks guys... now I feel like an idiot! ...

ugh... thanks guys... now I feel like an idiot! LOL :banghead:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-21-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,348
Posted By WFretz
not totally sure but I think 1/4 tank?

not totally sure but I think 1/4 tank?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-21-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,348
Posted By WFretz
Onan 5500 issue

My Onan Generator will not start all of the sudden. When I push the start button and play with the throttle, it will start and run fine, but if I take my finger off the starter button it will stop....
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-17-2020, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,528
Posted By WFretz
Changed the front of my MH in July right after I...

Changed the front of my MH in July right after I got it, and after much discussion on tires, PSI, ect and getting that all set correctly for my rig. Drove the old gal down to florida in October and...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-10-2020, 07:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,397
Posted By WFretz
Update

Just completed this trip, and took 4 days, as I'm the only driver, and we stopped when I got tired LOL


Went around Cincinnati as advised... good call, but the bypass roads are terrible......
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-04-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,397
Posted By WFretz
Thank you all for your input... much appreciated!

Thank you all for your input... much appreciated!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-03-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,397
Posted By WFretz
I-75 to FL

Driving the elderly parents back home to Florida in our ( new to us ) '99 Fleetwood Flair. Looking at going the direct route straight down I75, from Detroit to FLorida. Don't want to do any...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-26-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,938
Posted By WFretz
I just measured the hitch on the back of my...

I just measured the hitch on the back of my Flair, and it's like 24-25 inches off the ground. Anyone know what the height requirement is for a Tow Dolly?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-23-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,846
Posted By WFretz
I'm not interested in using the Roku all the...

I'm not interested in using the Roku all the time, as my traveling at the moment is limited to transporting the parents to and from Florida. So I'd only be using it for a couple hours for like 3...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-23-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,846
Posted By WFretz
Roku

Has anyone tried using a Roku from a cellular hotspot?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-23-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,938
Posted By WFretz
Thanks Bill.. that was extremely helpful! :)

Thanks Bill.. that was extremely helpful! :)
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-23-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By WFretz
Thanks... I'll save the second outlet I used for...

Thanks... I'll save the second outlet I used for future use if I have to replace another outlet! $10 for the outlet is a deal compared to the cost of that Wirecon tool LOL
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-23-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,938
Posted By WFretz
The Equinox is a lease.. I'm not putting the...

The Equinox is a lease.. I'm not putting the money or effort into a tow bar for it and then turn it in in a year.... only option left for me is the Tow Dolly, which is why I'm asking
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-22-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By WFretz
Thanks... I did use the clamps and two pieces of...

Thanks... I did use the clamps and two pieces of wood with an insert that I had but did not need. I found a youtube video explaining how to do it using those.


Put it to the test...l got the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-22-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By WFretz
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M8N5A8/ref=p...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M8N5A8/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-22-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,938
Posted By WFretz
Thank you Harry... yes, it's a FWD, and not...

Thank you Harry... yes, it's a FWD, and not AWD....
Have never towed a car behind the old gal and wondered if this was towable...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-21-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,938
Posted By WFretz
Tow Dolly for Equinox

I have to tow our Equinox ( 2018 ) to florida behind my 1999 Fleetwood Flair. I will probably rent a tow dolly and wondered if anyone has towed an Equinox via dolly, and what, if any, issues you...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-21-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By WFretz
I got a replacement outlet that is the same type...

I got a replacement outlet that is the same type of self-contained unit.

However, try as I might, I can not get those wires to go down those connector slots... is there some tool or trick to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-19-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By WFretz
Think I found the culprit... one outlet has wire...

Think I found the culprit... one outlet has wire loose in it when I took it off, and can't get it to seed back. Ordered a new unit, so we'll see....
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-18-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By WFretz
Outlets not working

I have a 1999 Flair... I have two outlets that are not working. One is the hall across from the bathroom, and one above the seat behind the passenger seat. I have a meter to check them, and they...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-13-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 456
Posted By WFretz
Welcome to the fray! :) This is...

Welcome to the fray! :)


This is definately the place to get answers to anything RV related... great group of friendly helpful folks!
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-12-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,528
Posted By WFretz
One thing I mentioned in my original post, was...

One thing I mentioned in my original post, was that there were brackets on both bolts anchored in the rear holes. When I move the bars to the rear hole, the brackets will no longer mount, as the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-11-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,528
Posted By WFretz
Mission Accomplished.... not without difficulty,...

Mission Accomplished.... not without difficulty, but I got it done, thanks to everyone for their input and comments in this thread! :)
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-11-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,528
Posted By WFretz
Excellent... off I go to do that... will let ya...

Excellent... off I go to do that... will let ya know LOL
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-11-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,528
Posted By WFretz
Ok... got the one side off, and the arm seems to...

Ok... got the one side off, and the arm seems to be short.... whats the best way to make up this difference? Do I loosen the sway bar and adjust the angle, or what? Should I take the bolt out of...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-11-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,528
Posted By WFretz
My front bolts appear to have a bracket on top of...

My front bolts appear to have a bracket on top of the bolt, and it goes to the rear bolt hole. Before I do this, should I just remove this bracket and once I change to the rear hole, reverse it and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-09-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,171
Posted By WFretz
Taking my old gal out this coming Monday!

Taking my old gal out this coming Monday!
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