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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-08-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,501
Posted By teddyu
Use CC all time except in city traffic

I use CC when ever I can except in city traffic. On hills let the CC run until it kicks out at low speed. Normally travel at 62 mph. Use it going down big hills. Set at 50 mph, keep the foot off...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-24-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,326
Posted By teddyu
Last full timing for 2 and half years. Now...

Last full timing for 2 and half years. Now stationary for a while. 200 to 250 when moving. If an interesting area 3 to 7 days otherwise 1 night with Water & Power then go. Once a week stopped long...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 22,659
Posted By teddyu
If you plan to travel cross country just remember...

If you plan to travel cross country just remember one thing. If you diesel unit's engine you need to go to a CAT or CUMMINS etc to have your engine repaired. So do long haul truckers. If my Ford...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-23-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,254
Posted By teddyu
Look at Cheap handling fix in this forum.. Get...

Look at Cheap handling fix in this forum.. Get coach weighed. Adjust tire pressure accordingly then Front end alignment.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-19-2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,435
Posted By teddyu
Hankook AH11

Hankook AH11
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,423
Posted By teddyu
If your unit is a F53, there is a 12v lead in the...

If your unit is a F53, there is a 12v lead in the installed towing hook up. On my unit it is powered up while the coach engine is running. Just my 2 cents
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-02-2021, 07:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,069
Posted By teddyu
I totally agree with this comment. Readers need...

I totally agree with this comment. Readers need to be wary of shore power posts. Many contributors are posting false or untrue statements as facts. BS concerning electricity is dangerous to the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-01-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,069
Posted By teddyu
I agree whole-heartedly with this posting. A lot...

I agree whole-heartedly with this posting. A lot of BS has occurred in this thread and IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. Very rarely do you get a second chance with a shore-power wiring screw-up. Just my...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-21-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,802
Posted By teddyu
If you have any doubt, which you do, replace. ...

If you have any doubt, which you do, replace. Better safe than sorry.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-10-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,635
Posted By teddyu
Look for the DRL relay in the fuse box near the...

Look for the DRL relay in the fuse box near the steering column
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-10-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,051
Posted By teddyu
Ford Advantage

Let's face facts. The coach portion of a Class A is unique to the builder. The major interior components are supplied by a few RV supply builders like Dometic, Progressive, etc. Essentially the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-22-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,066
Posted By teddyu
AC leaks.

A good AC service shop will pull a vacuum on a system after recovering the refrigerant. I have had several "leaks" of AC units. The systems were tight and the fix was to replace the schrader...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-11-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,597
Posted By teddyu
Photo of $1750 UPDATE.

Just a summary. Walls were painted light grey over wallpaper. Removed couch and added RecPro loungers. Added back splash to kitchen. New pleated shades in kitchen. Recover dining rm chairs and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-08-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,597
Posted By teddyu
Painted the kitchen and lvrm is less than two...

Painted the kitchen and lvrm is less than two days. New pleated shades and recovered one valance. Removed couch and added RecPro loungers with center console. Added backsplash in kitchen and bath....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-01-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 17,888
Posted By teddyu
Reread the original post and have some questions....

Reread the original post and have some questions. The thread looks like it may have gotten off track. Q1, How is the two prong plug providing power to the rig to charge the batteries? Into the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 58,923
Posted By teddyu
Odalith, Going to give you my experience. ...

Odalith,

Going to give you my experience. Been towing since 2000 behind my 4th Class A. BO and aluminators were the state of the art tow bars. I was concerned about reliability,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2021, 07:11 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 58,923
Posted By teddyu
Your right. I didn't see the actual event. ...

Your right. I didn't see the actual event. There were several cars waiting to go around the hazard. I did observe the the tire witness marks though. They were not straightish as in a controlled...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-14-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 58,923
Posted By teddyu
While going to the Rally in Syracuse. NY I...

While going to the Rally in Syracuse. NY I happened upon a jeep surrounded by LEO across I-90. Tow bar attached and MH no where in sight. Locking the brakes probably prevent a fast roller careening...
Forum: Damon 03-14-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,401
Posted By teddyu
Unknown cap

On my 2008 challenger, I pulled the cap to find out what it was. Upon removal nothing underneath except a note for future sat. Called Damon in 2008, found out unit was pre-wired for sat. Just like...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-14-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 58,923
Posted By teddyu
New questions and comments

Reread ALL of the responses - 8 pages. Never saw a confirmation if the breakaway switch was pulled. Many MH tow systems have the breakaway actuating line improperly mounted. To be truly safety the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-05-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,490
Posted By teddyu
Did you change to AV on the TV? JM2¢

Did you change to AV on the TV? JM2¢
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-07-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,819
Posted By teddyu
I have MASS E-Z Pass. One transponder for the RV...

I have MASS E-Z Pass. One transponder for the RV & Toad (4 axles) and a separate one for the Toad (2 axles). Keep the Toad ONLY transponder in a anti-static bag in the Toad glove box with no...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-12-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,978
Posted By teddyu
Here's an idea that hasn't been posted. Once...

Here's an idea that hasn't been posted. Once the vehicle is in neutral and the ignition switch is in ACC, DISCONNECT the battery and all power into the vehicle from the MH. Test to see if the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-14-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,444
Posted By teddyu
Many banks/lending institutions will provide the...

Many banks/lending institutions will provide the annual interest statement in a letter (for your records) similar to a 1098. Just need to ask for it. JM2¢...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-14-2014, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,116
Posted By teddyu
Make sure the battery isolator solenoid (via the...

Make sure the battery isolator solenoid (via the salesman switch) is functioning. On my coach, the battery isolator solenoid is between the coach batteries and the converter and DC Distribution...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-05-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 958
Posted By teddyu
Have you weighed the coach and adjusted tire...

Have you weighed the coach and adjusted tire pressure accordingly? JM2¢...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-29-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,583
Posted By teddyu
Take a look at Thor's Challenger 37KT. Three...

Take a look at Thor's Challenger 37KT. Three distinct rooms. Very similar to my Challenger 371. JM2¢...
Forum: Damon 10-22-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,094
Posted By teddyu
Call Thor. They will give you the codes.

Call Thor. They will give you the codes.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-26-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,491
Posted By teddyu
Unique type of Battery Failure

Old Navy submariner electrician here that has been traveling cross-country. This developed on this trip, the coach sometimes started on the chassis battery some times not. The aux start would get the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-21-2014, 05:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By teddyu
What is the function of the "hydraulic" solenoid?...

What is the function of the "hydraulic" solenoid? On my unit, the hydraulics are for my leveling system only and the system does not have a trembella type solenoid. What is the make, model, and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-20-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By teddyu
How about explaining what's happening for you to...

How about explaining what's happening for you to replace a part six times. JM2¢...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-19-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,268
Posted By teddyu
On my unit, between the generator output and the...

On my unit, between the generator output and the transfer switch is a junction box where the leads from the generator (factory provided) are connected to wiring supplied by the MH manufacturer that...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-18-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,393
Posted By teddyu
Can't really see this as a problem. I think your...

Can't really see this as a problem. I think your BB is set-up incorrectly if you are worried aout the turnsignal operation when the BB is being actuated. My BB actuates so infrequently it is not a...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-17-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,422
Posted By teddyu
Be careful. Check your brakes for thesmell. ...

Be careful. Check your brakes for thesmell. Just a slight mis-adjustment on the braking system can cause the brakes to drag. JM2¢...
Forum: Damon 09-16-2014, 05:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,170
Posted By teddyu
In my 2008, I discovered 2 pressure reducers, one...

In my 2008, I discovered 2 pressure reducers, one at the outlet of the spigot and one at the inlet to the hose that goes to the spigot. JM2¢...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-05-2014, 04:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,303
Posted By teddyu
First, the compressor of the BB shouldn't run...

First, the compressor of the BB shouldn't run that often if you have the unit set properly. Second, contact BB, they will send you a 12VDC receptacle that can be wired seperately (like directly from...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-01-2014, 06:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
Posted By teddyu
My guess is that the knurl insert in the wiper...

My guess is that the knurl insert in the wiper blade arm has slipped due to the nut holding the arm to the drive shaft is loose. JM2¢...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-30-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By teddyu
My vote is for a Cobalt or HHR; both around 3120...

My vote is for a Cobalt or HHR; both around 3120 lbs . JM2¢...
Forum: Damon 08-27-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By teddyu
Got a spare and a dash board frame for my 2008...

Got a spare and a dash board frame for my 2008 371 Challenger. Think they are similar. PM me. JM2¢...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-27-2014, 05:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,862
Posted By teddyu
I'm really against train horns in ANY vehicles...

I'm really against train horns in ANY vehicles other than trains. Just as little story. When we were traveling out west on a 4 lane undivided highway, I was crossing a set of traintracks. All of a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-14-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,225
Posted By teddyu
I used 2x12s under the tires and the jacks. My...

I used 2x12s under the tires and the jacks. My wood was 36" long for the tire and 16" for the jacks. Did a manual level; once level pumped the front jacks to just move out of level then relevel with...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-06-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By teddyu
Placement of that 2000lbs could be critical if...

Placement of that 2000lbs could be critical if the rear axle is loaded near capacity. The weighing results determine proper placement. It only makes sense to make adjustments to a set baseline. A...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-06-2014, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By teddyu
Oakcreekeric, I don't think your...

Oakcreekeric,

I don't think your expectations are to low. My 2008 had some slight issues when I got the unit new. A little TLC and common sense have my unit so I can drive one handed with little...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-29-2014, 06:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,092
Posted By teddyu
On a friend of mine's older Intruder, it was...

On a friend of mine's older Intruder, it was under the closet floor in the bedroom. JM2¢...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-26-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,092
Posted By teddyu
In my Challenger, its under the head of the bed. ...

In my Challenger, its under the head of the bed. JM2¢...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-11-2014, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,693
Posted By teddyu
Check the leaf spring centering bolts may have...

Check the leaf spring centering bolts may have loosen allowing additional motion. JM2¢...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-04-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By teddyu
Eagle 9452, As an alternative to the HHR,...

Eagle 9452,

As an alternative to the HHR, consider a Cobalt. Same chassis and components with different body. On my second one now. JM2¢...
Forum: Damon 07-03-2014, 04:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 888
Posted By teddyu
On SP or Generator the converter gets power and...

On SP or Generator the converter gets power and should charge the coach batteries and should charge the chassis battery through the Battery Control Center. With the engine running and the alternator...
Forum: Damon 07-02-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 888
Posted By teddyu
Typically the generator DOES NOT charge the...

Typically the generator DOES NOT charge the batteries directly. It and shore power power the converter that charges the batteries. Sounds like the converter is not getting power or is not putting...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-02-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,289
Posted By teddyu
I have read and analyzed a lot of threads...

I have read and analyzed a lot of threads concerning handling issues. Here’s my opinion as to the process to undertake the CHF. After making any adjustment set, drive the coach at least 20 miles to...
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