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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-03-2018, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 1,644,905
Posted By John90XJ
Yes, and I wonder why I waited as long as I did. ...

Yes, and I wonder why I waited as long as I did.



I have the Flow-Rite RV2000 kit x2 for four batteries and it's been great. No more borrowing a mirror from my wife and inconsistently filling...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-20-2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,108
Posted By John90XJ
What about a solid door with either/both a top or...

What about a solid door with either/both a top or bottom decorative screen for air flow and solid center section for mounting the television? We use an Office Depot waste basket that has metal fabric...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-05-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 21,966
Posted By John90XJ
My brand is black & white and our coach had...

My brand is black & white and our coach had fading stripes so it seemed like a no brainer to get it painted and updated. I know it's an acquired taste but in my business it's unmistakable and the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-04-2017, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,561
Posted By John90XJ
If you're running just a standard PSC single...

If you're running just a standard PSC single ended ram and still have your mechanical connection (tie rod, draglink) you're going to be fine. If you had full hydro that would be a different story.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-17-2017, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,223
Posted By John90XJ
Big fan of CoachNet and have been using them...

Big fan of CoachNet and have been using them since 2008. Have bailed me out of trouble a few times, including my daughter driving home from college in my car. Always making sure you're safe first and...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-08-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,569
Posted By John90XJ
I always dump the bags before leveling to keep...

I always dump the bags before leveling to keep the coach closer to the ground. It also gets the weight of the coach down on the bump stops so it doesn't wiggle around as much and the jacks don't have...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-08-2017, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,240
Posted By John90XJ
If you're being asked it appears the manufacturer...

If you're being asked it appears the manufacturer wants you to register it as a 39.

My 38D is always 38 feet unless I'm in a pissin' contest and then it's 38' 8" which rounds nicely to 40'. :cool:
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-06-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,089
Posted By John90XJ
I'm not sure about this "flex" that you're...

I'm not sure about this "flex" that you're concerned about unless you've had open shoulder tires in the past which could tend to roll a little in turns and cornering. In running the A/T KO tires on...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-03-2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,089
Posted By John90XJ
I had a 1995 Pace Arrow with a 17,000 load limit...

I had a 1995 Pace Arrow with a 17,000 load limit and ran BFG Commercial Highway ribs on the front and BFG All-Terrains KOs on the rear. That coach saw a lot of time in the desert crossing sand and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-03-2017, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,958
Posted By John90XJ
My 1995 Pace Arrow was very similar and the...

My 1995 Pace Arrow was very similar and the biggest issue was heat buildup with the stock exhaust manifolds. That was fixed with some custom headers and a freer flowing exhaust. Other than that, just...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-03-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,186
Posted By John90XJ
If you're on the pavement pretty much all the...

If you're on the pavement pretty much all the time, a high quality tire in a 16" is the BF Goodrich Commercial T/A. I ran them on my '95 Pace Arrow and they performed really well.Just be certain that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,281
Posted By John90XJ
Having owned a 1995 Pace Arrow, I know that the...

Having owned a 1995 Pace Arrow, I know that the "carbon buildup" head removal is my first red flag. Whether it's the Ford or GM, most likely the Ford, it will run hot. The more likely issue was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,677
Posted By John90XJ
As to the tow hitch piece of your question, the...

As to the tow hitch piece of your question, the ability to have a 10,000 pound hitch is the chassis builder's decision but the coach builder's price point determines what gets put on it. My Fleetwood...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-14-2017, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 1,644,905
Posted By John90XJ
My previous coach had a similar setup. It was a...

My previous coach had a similar setup. It was a mid-90s Pace Arrow. The biggest issue with the center lift arrangement was the two struts were designed to lift about 75 pounds of old style glass...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-12-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,590
Posted By John90XJ
Subscribed. Nice work!

Subscribed. Nice work!
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-14-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By John90XJ
You likely have two breakers on the...

You likely have two breakers on the inverter/converter/charger. One is for the outlets as you discovered and the other should be for your microwave. I've learned this the same way you probably did,...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-14-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,783
Posted By John90XJ
Another vote for the Flow-Rite system. I did this...

Another vote for the Flow-Rite system. I did this recently and added a monthly reminder in my email client to tell me to do it every 30 days. Far easier to do this than to be left stranded by such a...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-14-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Bounder: dash parts
Views: 705
Posted By John90XJ
I stopped by Colaw's in Missouri a few weeks ago....

I stopped by Colaw's in Missouri a few weeks ago. Huge inventory and knowledgeable sales people.

Colaw RV Used RV Parts | We Have Your Part (https://colawrvsalvage.com/)
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-21-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 1,644,905
Posted By John90XJ
Bubble Level by Gamma Play. I found it on the...

Bubble Level by Gamma Play. I found it on the Google App store for free. The paid version is without ads but so far I don't use it often enough for them to annoy me.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-20-2016, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 1,644,905
Posted By John90XJ
Any reason not to use a bubble level app on your...

Any reason not to use a bubble level app on your phone? The one I have seems to work fine and was free on the Google app site. :anyone:
...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-20-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By John90XJ
I found them on eBay and my local Freightliner...

I found them on eBay and my local Freightliner dealer also had them. Most are made by a company called Phoenix, the name is often imprinted on the inside of the can. There may even be a part number....
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-12-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By John90XJ
Attached is the Fleetwood wiring diagram fro the...

Attached is the Fleetwood wiring diagram fro the dash of 2002 Freightliner chassis coaches. This may help.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-10-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,490
Posted By John90XJ
Interesting thread. I'm pulling a 22'...

Interesting thread.

I'm pulling a 22' deck/27' overall open trailer behind a 39' coach and with the hitch/ball mount I'm right at 67'. I haven't been hassled, I try to be prudent and the only...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-29-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,477
Posted By John90XJ
The gas detector needs to be turned on as does...

The gas detector needs to be turned on as does the actual switch for the solenoid on the tank. Since your tank is likely remotely mounted away from the fill, the switch will be at the fill port.
...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-29-2016, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,058
Posted By John90XJ
My 2001 Discovery uses a proprietary bracket to...

My 2001 Discovery uses a proprietary bracket to mount the headlight modules from a mid-90s GM pickup. I had to crawl around for a while to figure it out but did when I realized the nuts were on the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-26-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By John90XJ
I've found on my 2001.5 38D with the Power Gear...

I've found on my 2001.5 38D with the Power Gear manual leveling jacks that the typical reason for the alarm is low fluid. When the jacks retract, the fluid fills the reservoir and trips a switch...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-20-2016, 11:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,602
Posted By John90XJ
I was one of five people to do the factory tour...

I was one of five people to do the factory tour one day just last month and we were told they are putting out about 100 units a week. The paint shop was stuffed to the gills and they were apparently...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-15-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,142
Posted By John90XJ
Since my Discovery has a similar setup with three...

Since my Discovery has a similar setup with three lights operated by a switch at the door, double check the bulbs themselves. Since these may have been used a lot, they could just be burned out. YMMV.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-13-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,822
Posted By John90XJ
Two things that could play a role in the...

Two things that could play a role in the calculated mileage some of us get is whether or not the speedometer and odometer are correctly reflecting speed and distance. I know my coach shows a speed...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-26-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 569,593
Posted By John90XJ
I tow continuously it seems and the one thing...

I tow continuously it seems and the one thing that has saved my butt has been having a trailer that is loaded at about 75-80% of capacity. I needed a 102" wide trailer for rock crawling cars as well...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-13-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,822
Posted By John90XJ
As this discussion continues I've noticed several...

As this discussion continues I've noticed several people talk about how fast they normally drive. Since our tires, for the most part, are rated for a max continuous speed of 70-75 miles per hour, who...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,775
Posted By John90XJ
The OP didn't say if he was buying new or not....

The OP didn't say if he was buying new or not. The quoted rate may be really good for a used unit. May also be good for a new unit with a small loan amount or longer term. The variables of each...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 07-03-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 50,528
Posted By John90XJ
May I ask what you paid for the unit?

May I ask what you paid for the unit?
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-03-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,822
Posted By John90XJ
Coming to this discussion a little late but I...

Coming to this discussion a little late but I just finished a 7800 mile trip from Reno, Nevada to Daytona Beach, Florida and back over two months in April/May this year. We're a 39' Discovery with a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-24-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 569,593
Posted By John90XJ
Just wrapped up three months on the road, 24...

Just wrapped up three months on the road, 24 states from corner to corner. We started in Reno, Nevada and went from Washington to Florida and back to Nevada with this setup. Wheeled the Jeep in...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-25-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By John90XJ
I would reference the first response and look at...

I would reference the first response and look at the number on your headlight housings, then Google it.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-22-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,886
Posted By John90XJ
In my fluids compartment I've added the stuff I...

In my fluids compartment I've added the stuff I need for my trailer and the Jeep that sits on it. As well, add a quantity of distilled water for your batteries if you will be away from home for a...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-22-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By John90XJ
I read and subsequently learned there will be a...

I read and subsequently learned there will be a number on each headlight housing, usually starting with a TYC and then followed by a few digits. Use that to hit Rock Auto, eBay, your favorite parts...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-02-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,764
Posted By John90XJ
The last two I've had in my Fleetwoods were...

The last two I've had in my Fleetwoods were Fantastic fans and had a reverse switch on them to either push or pull. Is there another switch on your fan itself that you may have overlooked?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-15-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,559
Posted By John90XJ
Parts are available and I just ordered the LNB...

Parts are available and I just ordered the LNB that seems to have partially failed. A buddy of mine is a local installer and was able to lend some test equipment to determine what I was up against....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-15-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,521
Posted By John90XJ
Switching gears slightly from my original topic,...

Switching gears slightly from my original topic, I've used airsoft style BBs in my offroad vehicle tires for years with good success. If they're driven on the road with any frequency, it's nice to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,521
Posted By John90XJ
Cost to dismount, mount new tires?

Tires on the coach are 265/75-22.5 on Alcoa wheels. Looking for the general consensus on what it costs to dismount and remount a set of six tires. I'm in Northern Nevada but this may take place while...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-11-2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,559
Posted By John90XJ
In my research I didn't see anything like that....

In my research I didn't see anything like that. That's the info I needed. Thanks.

If the open face is superior, my next question is should I be fixing what's wrong with mine and saving $1200? Is...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-11-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,559
Posted By John90XJ
I read your install thread. Why did you choose...

I read your install thread. Why did you choose this unit? Why did you not use any other unit?

Thanks for the input.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-11-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,559
Posted By John90XJ
Dish hardware selection, ditching the crank up 4600

OK, I've been trying to search this and I failed, my apologies in advance.

2001.5 Discovery 38D and it came with a Winegard DM-4600 with elevation sensor. I have a heck of a time getting the 119...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-11-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,397
Posted By John90XJ
It's possible it's some kind of funky CB antenna...

It's possible it's some kind of funky CB antenna but it really looks like both ends of an old school vehicle mounted cellular phone antenna.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-08-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,345
Posted By John90XJ
For those that suggested the larger ones, thanks....

For those that suggested the larger ones, thanks. They worked out really well.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-29-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,753
Posted By John90XJ
As another that has to use their rig during the...

As another that has to use their rig during the winter, winterizing it three times per season gets really old.

I blow the air through to get the water out, drain the HWH, drain the fresh water...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-19-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,345
Posted By John90XJ
Sizing for tire covers?

I've got 265/75-22.5 tires that Toyo says measure 38.4" inches inflated. My tape measure says pretty much the same thing.

Adco's Tyre Gard covers suggest two different sizes. The first covers a...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-13-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,876
Posted By John90XJ
Would this be the one? ...

Would this be the one?

https://www.coachmenrv.com/OwnersManuals/13920342.pdf
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