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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 02-06-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 20
Bounder: 2012 35h
Views: 2,376
Posted By ljr869
I wish I would have had all the schematics (30+...

I wish I would have had all the schematics (30+ pages) with me during the orientation. I got them from Fleetwood 3 months or so after I bought it when I found out you could request them via e-mail. ...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-04-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,329
Posted By ljr869
White DRLs should be required. They do increase...

White DRLs should be required. They do increase visibility, specially in the shadows. I work the road, I know. Next step, require amber turn signals...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-21-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,458
Posted By ljr869
Maybe it's the return of the Bounder Diesel ?

Maybe it's the return of the Bounder Diesel ?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-20-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,458
Posted By ljr869
Question Fleetwood Nov 29

Has anyone heard any rumors of what's coming to Fleetwood on Nov 29?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-22-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,670
Posted By ljr869
Max torque is at 3250 but max HP is at 4750. On...

Max torque is at 3250 but max HP is at 4750. On any decent hill you'll be somewhere in there. I try not to go above 4k.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-22-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,670
Posted By ljr869
I don't really equate deciding which a/c to use...

I don't really equate deciding which a/c to use with money as they are close. It just feels like the V10 needs all the power it can get to go up some hills. So, I don't like to tax it even more by...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-22-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,670
Posted By ljr869
Use the generator and roof air instead of dash...

Use the generator and roof air instead of dash air.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-11-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,791
Posted By ljr869
RPMs

I try to keep it below 4k... how fast do you want to go up a hill anyway?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-20-2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,522
Posted By ljr869
That't it. I don't have the key to mine but that...

That't it. I don't have the key to mine but that 701 key might fit.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-19-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,522
Posted By ljr869
My driver-side storage compartments come out with...

My driver-side storage compartments come out with the slide-out. There is a locked door at the rear end to slide longer things into the compartment such as a ladder or kayak or what have you. Do...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-04-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 889
Posted By ljr869
There's a device you can buy called a 'Brite Box'...

There's a device you can buy called a 'Brite Box' that will keep the lows on when you activate the highs.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-27-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,371
Posted By ljr869
The TorqShift design in fact has six forward...

The TorqShift design in fact has six forward ratios, but only five are advertised, with the 'hidden' gear only used in extreme cold weather. The TorqShift 1st to 5th gear ratios are as stated. It...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-24-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,971
Posted By ljr869
Only downside, Pace Arrows are very heavy. Know...

Only downside, Pace Arrows are very heavy. Know its cargo carrying capacity (CCC)..
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-04-2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,871
Posted By ljr869
I basically have the same rig. I actually wanted...

I basically have the same rig. I actually wanted the Southwind but couldn't justify the added expense just for a driver's door, full wall slide, and a 2nd furnace, which are really the only...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-01-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,750
Posted By ljr869
Model year

The Southwind model may be a 2011 but it may be on an older chassis. The VIN will tell you what year the chassis is. For example, my Bounder is a 2009 but it's on a 2007 Ford chassis.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-06-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,402
Posted By ljr869
Kgarvey, when you say you relaxed the bolts, does...

Kgarvey, when you say you relaxed the bolts, does that mean you turned them in so they're not pushing the TV out as far? I have been meaning to get a different TV up there, one with a larger screen...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-07-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,178
Posted By ljr869
Who says the 22k chassis come with 19" tires? ...

Who says the 22k chassis come with 19" tires? Mine has 22.5s
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-28-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,435
Posted By ljr869
I have one in my gas unit.

I have one in my gas unit.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-25-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,368
Posted By ljr869
I don't tow anything but that's within the hitch...

I don't tow anything but that's within the hitch specifications. I can tell you though that I can't imagine towing something that heavy. I have the Banks system on mine and I would recommend it for...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-25-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,995
Posted By ljr869
KJB, that is a 2011 VIN. 10th digit is 'B' for...

KJB, that is a 2011 VIN. 10th digit is 'B' for 2011.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-13-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,719
Posted By ljr869
Regarding your bedroom TV replacement, what model...

Regarding your bedroom TV replacement, what model did you get? Did you have to modify the mounting bracket at all? I would like to get a larger TV in there also, as well as a larger one up front if...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-30-2010, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,567
Posted By ljr869
I had a bad left rear hydraulic jack. Replaced...

I had a bad left rear hydraulic jack. Replaced under warranty. I also had a couple storage doors that wouldn't stay closed. Just had to bend the catch a little so the cheap plastic bolt could stay...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-30-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,293
Posted By ljr869
Definitely sounds like you're sucking air,...

Definitely sounds like you're sucking air, somewhere between the tank and the pump. As the water level goes down, the pump has to work harder to pull the water up. It's easier to suck air than...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-30-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,252
Posted By ljr869
That's a ridiculous price for an oil change. ...

That's a ridiculous price for an oil change. It's not that difficult... or expensive. The only difficult time was the first time. The stock filter didn't have grooves for any type of oil wrench to...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-22-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,177
Posted By ljr869
Question Winegard SK-3005 Sat Antenna

The thought of replacing my crank-up antenna with that model crossed my mind. I didn't know, however, that it needed that kind of clearance. I'm sure an installer can give you advice.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-22-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,570
Posted By ljr869
Although my unit is newer, it has 110v/12v & A/V...

Although my unit is newer, it has 110v/12v & A/V connections in the bay just behind the entry door. I have never really looked to see how they're routed but I would assume they're under the floor,...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-22-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,011
Posted By ljr869
I e-mailed Fleetwood regarding the TV mount an...

I e-mailed Fleetwood regarding the TV mount an they sent me 6 pages of schematics. 5 of them were for the rear TV but ony 1 was for the front and it's fairly useless.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-20-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,891
Posted By ljr869
My chassis is a 2007 and titled as such even...

My chassis is a 2007 and titled as such even though the coach itself is a 2009 model.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-19-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,184
Posted By ljr869
Yup, dash radio (or ipod in aux port) and fade to...

Yup, dash radio (or ipod in aux port) and fade to the rear.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-08-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,385
Posted By ljr869
Maybe go through the front cap with all the other...

Maybe go through the front cap with all the other cables.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-07-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,385
Posted By ljr869
I think he means an installed solar panel from an...

I think he means an installed solar panel from an outside company that will actually produce amps, not the little stock panel that (supposedly) 'maintains' battery voltage while stored.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-05-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,011
Posted By ljr869
I'm seeing it listed in the 'living room'...

I'm seeing it listed in the 'living room' section. Why would a 26" be an option in the 33U overhead and not a 32"? I'll have to do some measurements in mine, I would love a 32" overhead if it fits.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-05-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,911
Posted By ljr869
Mine will display amp usage when on GenSet but...

Mine will display amp usage when on GenSet but will not display while on 50A.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-05-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,360
Posted By ljr869
Don't know what year your unit is but on mine...

Don't know what year your unit is but on mine there is a duct from the heater (furnace) that terminates near all the tanks. So they're only 'heated' when the furnace is on.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-05-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,433
Posted By ljr869
If the engine light came on, it's usually...

If the engine light came on, it's usually something emissions related. I'm guessing a bad mass air flow sensor or a bad 02 sensor.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-05-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,011
Posted By ljr869
Are you sure a 32" will fit in the front...

Are you sure a 32" will fit in the front overhead? The 32" in the 2011 model is mid-ship, not in the overhead.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-11-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,914
Posted By ljr869
How fast are you guys going up these hills??? ...

How fast are you guys going up these hills??? Max I've seen on my ScanGauge is 210 and not for very long. Granted mine is fairly new and the radiator doesn't have that much time on it, but if...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-10-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,472
Posted By ljr869
Yeah, it's my understanding that little panel...

Yeah, it's my understanding that little panel isn't a "charger" in the normal sense. I was told it will 'hold' whatever charge the batteries have. I don't recall if I was told which batteries but I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-01-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,244
Posted By ljr869
I don't think you'll be disappointed in the...

I don't think you'll be disappointed in the performance. My daily driver is a Ford F-350 diesel. I can go up any hill, the tach doesn't move, and the gears don't change. That's all because of the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-17-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,475
Posted By ljr869
Would it be possible for you to post a picture?

Would it be possible for you to post a picture?
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-10-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,654
Posted By ljr869
I never use my dash a/c. Maybe I should so I can...

I never use my dash a/c. Maybe I should so I can see if I have this problem.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-07-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,104
Posted By ljr869
My Bounder floor plan is similar although my...

My Bounder floor plan is similar although my forward toilet is not vacuum assist. Anyway, my forward toilet drops straight into the black tank so if it fills up I would see it there first. One of...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-27-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,915
Posted By ljr869
I'm not sure but, if you're going downhill,...

I'm not sure but, if you're going downhill, you're basically in neutral aren't you? Overdrive off won't do anything because you're not using overdrive. On flat ground, when you know you're in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,986
Posted By ljr869
Get your fuel at truck stops, not the normal...

Get your fuel at truck stops, not the normal stations that happen to sell diesel (it sits too long). Keep your filters clean. And another vote for Stanadyne. (I have a F-350)
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-21-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,512
Posted By ljr869
Actually, now that I've been looking closer at my...

Actually, now that I've been looking closer at my rear toilet, I'm not sure if it's a vacuum or a vacuum/macerator combo. Still investigating...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-17-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,512
Posted By ljr869
The rear toilet is a macerator type. It chews up...

The rear toilet is a macerator type. It chews up waste and pumps it to the black tank. You should be able to see the set-up behind one of the storage bays. They are VERY finicky, however, and get...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-06-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,236
Posted By ljr869
That's a great model. I don't think my dealer...

That's a great model. I don't think my dealer had that model when I was shopping but it looks great online. I like that opposing slide in the bedroom which my Bounder doesn't have. Hopefully it...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-29-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,701
Posted By ljr869
Mine is accessible from the top of the dash. The...

Mine is accessible from the top of the dash. The left panel is secured with velcro and should just pull up.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-08-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,930
Posted By ljr869
Well that's good news from Brazel's. Though I...

Well that's good news from Brazel's. Though I have a feeling that Ford has squeezed as much as it can from this engine. As you can see from the dyno graph of the older Ford, Ultrapower doesn't add...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-08-2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,930
Posted By ljr869
My dealer put my Banks system on upon purchase. ...

My dealer put my Banks system on upon purchase. Not sure I would have done it if I had to do it myself or at a later date, it was just convenient to pick it up with the Banks already installed. ...
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