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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-21-2022, 07:14 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 28,269
Posted By JJColorado
Well, I canceled our trip out east to PA and...

Well, I canceled our trip out east to PA and instead, will focus on exploring around the Blue Mesa Reservoir near Montrose CO. Last night I reserved the last remaining electric hook up campsite there...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-09-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 28,269
Posted By JJColorado
My wife and I have been planning a trip for about...

My wife and I have been planning a trip for about 5 months now pulling our 22' Jayco with our 09 GMC Sierra 1500 back to PA from Colorado in June and have witnessed the gas prices climbing and...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-01-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,374
Posted By JJColorado
They were working on that area two years ago if I...

They were working on that area two years ago if I remember correctly because I took 465 around Indianapolis then in my short lived stint with a Class A. But thanks for the warning however, we will be...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-01-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,374
Posted By JJColorado
Thank you for your helpful information. I will...

Thank you for your helpful information. I will enjoy the scenic alternate route and save some potential headaches.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-30-2022, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,374
Posted By JJColorado
My wife and I are heading out that way from...

My wife and I are heading out that way from Pueblo, CO to South East PA in the beginning of June so I will consider that route but is that the only section that needs to be avoided? I just put new...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-09-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,285
Posted By JJColorado
Back in the 90s, my wife and I picked up our...

Back in the 90s, my wife and I picked up our first camper in Anchorage and drove it home to Fairbanks, AK. It was an older Mitchell slide in camper that worked well with my 3/4 ton Chevy with 8' bed....
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 11-28-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,696
Posted By JJColorado
Come on people, let's try to stay grounded...

Come on people, let's try to stay grounded here.... Oh wait, that wouldn't be a good idea after all.....
Forum: Just Conversation 10-21-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,684
Posted By JJColorado
In our village of Kirkwood, we had a little...

In our village of Kirkwood, we had a little country store that had a few basic groceries and also a small hardware store down the wooden stairs in the basement where my dad bought his first chainsaw....
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-21-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,528
Posted By JJColorado
I really appreciate all the comments and...

I really appreciate all the comments and suggestions on tires. It helped me make my decision to buy the Michelin tires. They were rated very well and should serve our needs for many years to come....
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-21-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,528
Posted By JJColorado
From what was stated on Michelin's website, they...

From what was stated on Michelin's website, they are the same tire with the exception of a better compound in them so as they wear, you don't loose traction capabilities as you may have before with...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-20-2021, 09:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,528
Posted By JJColorado
I currently have Firestone Destinations LE2 tires...

I currently have Firestone Destinations LE2 tires and they had a good ride with good traction in rain/snow and were quiet but they had bad wear and dry rotted at only 33,000 miles in 6 years. They...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-20-2021, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,528
Posted By JJColorado
New 1/2 ton truck tires for towing

I'm looking for help with a tire purchase from you all with knowledge. I have a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 and I am in need of new tires. I tow a 22' Jayco Jay Flight. I was looking at the Michelin...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 09-19-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 43,005
Posted By JJColorado
In 1994 I got out of the Navy, I drove up to...

In 1994 I got out of the Navy, I drove up to Alaska to Valdez and eventually to Fairbanks and left the state in 2000. While I lived there I came across a very nice and huge place to camp, fish and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-14-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,250
Posted By JJColorado
My sister bought a 2021 26 foot bunk house...

My sister bought a 2021 26 foot bunk house Coachman Catalina Legacy Edition camper and she really likes the layout that handles her grandkids. However, everything in it is very flimsy and light...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-12-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,331
Posted By JJColorado
I just verified my truck specs. As an All-Terrain...

I just verified my truck specs. As an All-Terrain package truck, it too has the auxillary transmission cooler and heavy duty tow package. I'll just take it easy and slow down when needed to monitor...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-12-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,331
Posted By JJColorado
I appreciate the original post and the details it...

I appreciate the original post and the details it showed. It helps me with my problem. I have a 2009 GMC sierra 1500 and I now tow a 2009 Jayco Jay Flight 22FB with an onboard 3500 KW Generac...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 06-26-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 84
Posted By JJColorado
2009 Jayco Jay Flight 22FB

2009 Jayco Jay Flight 22FB (2021-06-27 00:44:24)
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-23-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By JJColorado
Also, be advised that here in southern Colorado,...

Also, be advised that here in southern Colorado, there's a shortage of mid and high grade gas at the pumps. It seems the fuel companies can't find enough drivers to deliver the fuel. I want to the...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 06-20-2021, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By JJColorado
Ok great thanks. I'm now trying to figure out how...

Ok great thanks. I'm now trying to figure out how to downsize the pictures then I'll try to repost.
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 06-20-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By JJColorado
Problems trying to post Classified Ad

I am trying to post an ad to sell my class A motorhome but it keeps showing the following error, even when I try to post with only one picture. Can someone tell me what I am doing wrong or am I not...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-09-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,320
Posted By JJColorado
I believe her son gasses it up for her. I wish I...

I believe her son gasses it up for her. I wish I had a picture of her last motorhome. It was from the late 70s or early 80s. Red flyer or Red Robbin, something like that. It was a Class C.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-08-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,320
Posted By JJColorado
93 year old neighbor still driving Class A motorhome

Kudos to my neighbor who is still driving her 1995 Flair motorhome. Her son helps her get it ready then she drives it the ten miles to the reservoir. Her other son just died a couple weeks ago so...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 06-01-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,717
Posted By JJColorado
I found this site the other day. The pictures...

I found this site the other day. The pictures they have of the wrecked Gulf Stream motorhomes showed the same Power Gear control. I saw it on a couple rigs so maybe if someone else needs one they can...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-24-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,855
Posted By JJColorado
Thank you all for your comments, advice, and...

Thank you all for your comments, advice, and encouragement, it means a lot. I say this just after coming in from working on fixing the smaller bedroom slide that had a broken cable. I'll finish...
Forum: Just Conversation 05-23-2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,320
Posted By JJColorado
Can I still travel through California if my...

Can I still travel through California if my motorhome has light bulbs, incandescent at that? Don't they check you at the border?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-23-2021, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,855
Posted By JJColorado
The engine is a 2006 so that's a plus being it...

The engine is a 2006 so that's a plus being it doesn't have some of the expensive emission controls. We had a 19 foot camper I pulled with my truck before getting the motorhome so I still have my...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-23-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,855
Posted By JJColorado
Reality setting as ownership cost start adding up

Last July I flew back to PA to inherit and drive home my parents 2007 Gulf Stream class A FRED. My dad died unexpectedly in November of 2019 so my mom wasn't going to use it anymore. I had convinced...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 05-23-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 631
Posted By JJColorado
Well today i decided to peel back the carpet...

Well today i decided to peel back the carpet some, it was pretty tacky, to find the screws holding the engine access cover down. The srews were easily located with a total of five removed but looks...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-18-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,103
Posted By JJColorado
Follow up on my hydraulic hose bubbling and...

Follow up on my hydraulic hose bubbling and blistering issue. I just finished replacing all my ten hydraulic hoses this week for my levelers and main slide. I'm very glad I chose to replace them all...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 05-18-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 631
Posted By JJColorado
FRED access

I am wanting to access my engine compartment from inside my coach. I have a FRED and am wanting to pull the cover up that is under the carpet between the seats. I can see from underneath that there...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-13-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,370
Posted By JJColorado
I just called a truck repair facility on Monday...

I just called a truck repair facility on Monday that works on Cummins engines and they quoted me $285.00 for oil, oil filter, fuel filter and chassis lube and another place was $320.00 for the same...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-11-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,776
Posted By JJColorado
My question is why are you repairing your...

My question is why are you repairing your hydraulic hose? Did you find something wrong with it such as a blister or bubble? Or something else? If so, then you need to change the whole hose. I only...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-09-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By JJColorado
Sorry to hear that you had such a bad time with...

Sorry to hear that you had such a bad time with yours, my parents had it before me for 13 years and didn't have any major issues with it. They had some quality issues with trim coming off and a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-08-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By JJColorado
Changing out hydraulic hoses on 2007 Gulf Stream

Today I started the replacement of my leveler jack and main slide hydraulic hoses. Last fall I noticed a couple oil drops under my motorhome and after investigating, I found all the hoses had...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-08-2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,439
Posted By JJColorado
Your coach looks real sharp with the new bolder...

Your coach looks real sharp with the new bolder stripes extending onto the basement doors. I'm thinking of getting some areas fixed on my coach also but it may have to wait until later this year of...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 04-17-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 751
Posted By JJColorado
I have a 2007 Gulf Stream Yellowstone Country...

I have a 2007 Gulf Stream Yellowstone Country Club with that same lighted grab handle but it doesn't light up anymore. I haven't had time to take it apart yet to see how to change the bulb or however...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-21-2021, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 976
Posted By JJColorado
In 2000 my wife and moved from Fairbanks, AK to...

In 2000 my wife and moved from Fairbanks, AK to Colorado and while driving through Canada we made a number of stops at A&W. We greatly enjoyed the french fries with brown gravy but my favorite was...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 02-07-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,384
Posted By JJColorado
I have a 2007 GS Yellowstone Country Club 378FRED...

I have a 2007 GS Yellowstone Country Club 378FRED with what looks like a similar main slide that contains the dinette. The previous owner, my dad, had a problem with the main slide dragging really...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 01-02-2021, 09:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,483
Posted By JJColorado
While living inFairbanks Ak in the late 90's, my...

While living inFairbanks Ak in the late 90's, my buddy and I were driving, in my Chevy long bed truck with a 69 Mitchell overhead camper, to go duck hunting when all of the sudden a young bull moose...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 11-26-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By JJColorado
I had looked in all the cabinets except for one...

I had looked in all the cabinets except for one that is blocked because the slide out is in so maybe they are listed there. But I'm glad I have them now.
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 11-25-2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By JJColorado
Update: I emailed Gulf Stream with all my info...

Update:
I emailed Gulf Stream with all my info I could find on my motorhome and a couple days later Gulf Stream responded back that they couldn't find any info on my paint codes. However, they did...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 11-07-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 849
Views: 100,280
Posted By JJColorado
I served on submarines for four years in the 90s...

I served on submarines for four years in the 90s and we had multiple encounters with the P-3 sub hunters. During a training time with the P-3 Orion they dropped the sonobouy on us, it wasn't fun. It...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 11-06-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By JJColorado
Availability for 2007 Gulf Stream paint codes

I know Gulf Stream doesn't make class A motorhomes anymore but I'm hoping they still have records. I have some dings, small dents and scratches on my 2007 Gulf Stream Yellowstone Country Club. I was...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-31-2020, 09:01 AM
Replies: 935
Views: 427,668
Posted By JJColorado
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The pole barn was where my dad kept the motorhome. It was a 50 x 70 'shed' as my mom called it. The original garage door height wasn't enough, so they had...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-14-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,920
Posted By JJColorado
Well mpack279, I'm glad you didn't ruin too much...

Well mpack279, I'm glad you didn't ruin too much but don't beat yourself up too much. We all learn as we bend stuff. The biggest thing I've learned but continue to learn is to slow down and don't get...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-06-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,103
Posted By JJColorado
Thank you all for your replies. I'll scrape off...

Thank you all for your replies. I'll scrape off the remaining spray foam around the hoses where they penetrate the bay then locate the source of the leak. I'll also call Power Gear and ask about the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-05-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,252
Posted By JJColorado
I have used this Craftsman compressor for at...

I have used this Craftsman compressor for at least 10 years now. I chose the oil lubricated compressor because it will last longer than the teflon seals of an oilless compressor and it's a little...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-05-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,103
Posted By JJColorado
Yes it is a Power Gear and I plan on calling them...

Yes it is a Power Gear and I plan on calling them on Monday to see if the bubbling is something to be concerned about. What is strange is that I couldn't find the source of the leak when I ran...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-05-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,103
Posted By JJColorado
Hydraulic oil leak from leveling jack hoses

I found oil leaking down from my hydraulic hoses where they enter into the bay that houses the hydraulic pump. The hoses are bundled up together, then they go through an opening into the bay. They...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 08-28-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,073
Posted By JJColorado
Gulfstream Class A motorhome market exit

Does anyone know why Gulfstream chose to exit the Class A motorhome market and just sell class C and travel trailers? I just recently inherited my parent 2007 37' Gulfstream Yellow Country Club 378...
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