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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-19-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,550
Posted By SergioP
I bet the seller realized he priced it below...

I bet the seller realized he priced it below market value maybe cheating himself out of $$$, so he backed out of the deal. My guess it will be back on the market at a higher price in a few weeks.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-19-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 297
Posted By SergioP
I just did this on our Class C E450. I had to...

I just did this on our Class C E450. I had to bolt 2 6” steel bars to the seat rails so the rear bolts had something to bolt to. The bar is U shaped, 2” wide, 1/8” thick, the ears about 7/16” high....
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-19-2024, 08:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,702
Posted By SergioP
I found on my E450 to run the air bags at 90-100....

I found on my E450 to run the air bags at 90-100. It takes a lot of the load off the leaf springs and makes it ride better. If you watch the leaf spring as you add 100psi it lifts up and you can see...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-18-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By SergioP
This^. Ford sets the alignment with a bare...

This^.

Ford sets the alignment with a bare rear frame. Then the RV manufacturer puts the house on and ships it. Adjustable bushings need to be installed to align it correctly. I paid $350 for...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-16-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,702
Posted By SergioP
I too was wondering if it affects the handling in...

I too was wondering if it affects the handling in wind or when 18 wheelers pass. Having another piece of rubber between the frame and rear end seems like it would allow more wiggling back there. I...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 04-16-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By SergioP
What about a small solar charger? Amazon has some...

What about a small solar charger? Amazon has some for $20, they are about the size of a phone. You can hang it off the backpack so the sun charges while hiking, plus you can plug the phone at the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-16-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,702
Posted By SergioP
What size tires did you install? Are they an...

What size tires did you install? Are they an off-road type tire, an all season or highway tread?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-15-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,824
Posted By SergioP
If you want to laugh a little and learn about...

If you want to laugh a little and learn about fuel stabilizers, its guy does a pretty thorough test. BTW he sells those teeth on this webpage.
...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-14-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,824
Posted By SergioP
The generator has a carburetor drain screw just...

The generator has a carburetor drain screw just below the altitude adjustment knob, then you wouldn’t need stabilizer.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-13-2024, 01:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,824
Posted By SergioP
The best is ethanol free gas. For 10%...

The best is ethanol free gas.

For 10% ethanol gas, if it’s going to sit for 6 months, then maybe some Stabil would be good. If it sits for a year or more, nothing is going to help ethanol gas....
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 04-12-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,608
Posted By SergioP
When we were leaving Canada we used the rest of...

When we were leaving Canada we used the rest of our Canadian cash to fill up with gas, propane and some wine. We kept a few dollars to give to friends.

Better than trying to exchange it.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-10-2024, 12:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By SergioP
My Class C 16” OEM Hankook tires were 7 years old...

My Class C 16” OEM Hankook tires were 7 years old when the front sidewalls started cracking all the way around, the rears had cracks but not as bad. Tread depth was still 7/32. So with a trip to...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 04-07-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,608
Posted By SergioP
Finding fuel on the Alcan is not a problem....

Finding fuel on the Alcan is not a problem. Unless you have a small tank. I think 150 miles is the farthest distance between stations. Prices get higher the more north you go. I paid the most just...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-05-2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 283
Posted By SergioP
Have it aligned at a heavy duty truck shop. The...

Have it aligned at a heavy duty truck shop. The stock alignment is wrong for the weight. Tell them you need more caster, like 5°, that will make it drive straighter with less wander. They need to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,310
Posted By SergioP
I drove to Alaska and back with a 200 dual sport...

I drove to Alaska and back with a 200 dual sport motorcycle on the front hitch. Scan tool showed no engine coolant overheat or running hotter than without the bike. Sure it blocks the headlight...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-28-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 772
Posted By SergioP
I didn’t like an angle of the seat cushion, I...

I didn’t like an angle of the seat cushion, I wanted it higher in the front. I put a couple big washers under the two front mounting bolts and then added some between the seat and the swivel...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,310
Posted By SergioP
A smaller lighter motorcycle is better the older...

A smaller lighter motorcycle is better the older I get. Been riding since 73. Started with a street 450, and of course later went to bigger bikes. 750, 900, 1000, 1300. My 1300 is going to be sold,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-23-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,310
Posted By SergioP
Last summer we went to Alaska from Texas, 14k...

Last summer we went to Alaska from Texas, 14k miles. Our 25ft Class C carried a 200 dual sport on a front hitch, and a 125 scooter on the rear hitch. Never had any problem with either carrier.

The...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-22-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 772
Posted By SergioP
https://discountvantruck.com/product-category/rv/r...

https://discountvantruck.com/product-category/rv/rv-front-captains-chairs/

These guys have a wide selection of seats, but omg they aren’t cheap. But then spending hours on a torture device is no...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-22-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By SergioP
https://vorblade.com/products/rv-box-truck-straigh...

https://vorblade.com/products/rv-box-truck-straight-truck-or-bus/

I found these. Not sure if they will save enough fuel to offset the cost. One benefit would be keeping the rear of the rv cleaner,...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 03-17-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,225
Posted By SergioP
We went last summer. No problems with our Class...

We went last summer. No problems with our Class C, no toad, other than a few windshield rock chips.

The highway is fine til you get to Destruction Bay. From there to the border and to Tok was...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 03-17-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,496
Posted By SergioP
My Milepost is in the rv in storage, but I...

My Milepost is in the rv in storage, but I remember it shows dump stations and I believe potable water also. You can get potable water at gas stations, ask inside and they’ll tell you where the hose...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,064
Posted By SergioP
One other thing, the 16” tire, wheel combo weigh...

One other thing, the 16” tire, wheel combo weigh 82lbs on my E450.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,064
Posted By SergioP
The Ford owners manual shows where to put the...

The Ford owners manual shows where to put the jack at the front and rear axles.
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 02-27-2024, 10:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 871
Posted By SergioP
We used Thermacell in Canada and Alaska with good...

We used Thermacell in Canada and Alaska with good results. We even use it at home in the backyard. There are YouTube videos on how to refill the butane canisters cheaper than buying Thermacells...
Forum: Boondocking 02-27-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,415
Posted By SergioP
The large Buc-ees with a rows and rows of pumps...

The large Buc-ees with a rows and rows of pumps are a nightmare of traffic. Vehicles coming from all sides. I quit going in the RV, a truck stop is easier to get in and out of. I’m just there for the...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 02-24-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,496
Posted By SergioP
Weather is one thing to consider when traveling...

Weather is one thing to consider when traveling to Alaska. The other thing are the wildfires especially in Canada.

We were going to see Yellowknife on the way up, but decided to get to Alaska...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 02-23-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 885
Posted By SergioP
We used a Thermacell and it worked. But we got...

We used a Thermacell and it worked. But we got into Alaska on August 4th, it seems the worst time for mosquitos is June, July.

We use it at home by the hot tub and it works too.
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 02-17-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,807
Posted By SergioP
The main divided highways were fine. Most of the...

The main divided highways were fine. Most of the 2 lane were good too. Some sections of the AlCan have construction. From Destruction Bay to Tok were the worst roads and construction on the Alcan....
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-17-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By SergioP
Had my E-450 Class C aligned with these guys....

Had my E-450 Class C aligned with these guys. They installed adjustable camber/caster bushings to get the most caster. They are a heavy truck shop. Had to make an appointment for about a week in...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-15-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,316
Posted By SergioP
I live in Houston, Saturday or Sundays mornings...

I live in Houston, Saturday or Sundays mornings around 8am are the best day times to pass thru the city. The best time is midnight to 4am but that’s probably not realistic.

If you can, stay east...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,983
Posted By SergioP
Nothing to do with the topic of the thread. ...

Nothing to do with the topic of the thread.

Why do people ride motorcycles without a helmet? Their choice.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-13-2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,316
Posted By SergioP
Don’t think he wants to head north into snowy...

Don’t think he wants to head north into snowy weather. I guess he could around the southern part of Texas… :D
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-13-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By SergioP
All you can do is slow them down. It takes more...

All you can do is slow them down. It takes more time and makes more noise to cut thru a guard. Might make them go to another one without a guard.

About the only sure way to stop them is to be...
Forum: Boondocking 02-12-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,523
Posted By SergioP
An outhouse would be nice, but think about who is...

An outhouse would be nice, but think about who is going to clean it. I don’t mean haul the waste out, I mean the floor, toilet seat, and the rest of the inside. I just remember working at an old full...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-12-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,316
Posted By SergioP
It’s funny how people are afraid of going thru El...

It’s funny how people are afraid of going thru El Paso because it’s at the border, but don’t mind taking I-8 that in a few spots you can see the border wall a couple hundred yards from the interstate.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-11-2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,332
Posted By SergioP
A friend of mind bought a Sprinter RV with DRW,...

A friend of mind bought a Sprinter RV with DRW, no spare came with it. I told him to get one, he said no because Mercedes provided roadside assistance for 2 or 3 years. Ok

On I-10 in Florida he...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-11-2024, 06:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,983
Posted By SergioP
Yes I think that’s what he’s talking about

Yes I think that’s what he’s talking about
Forum: Boondocking 02-10-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,523
Posted By SergioP
It’s great that you want to offer your land like...

It’s great that you want to offer your land like that.

There might not be many boondockers at first, but once it gets posted on iOverlander, etc there will be more visitors guaranteed. Then you...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,983
Posted By SergioP
https://www.carid.com/1998-ford-e-series-body-kits...

https://www.carid.com/1998-ford-e-series-body-kits/ford-oe-engine-cover-and-console-cover-and-components-2460607227.html

Number 4 is the console my 99 had, it’s very slim. I think it was number 3...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,983
Posted By SergioP
My 99 E-350 had a smaller cup holder console. I...

My 99 E-350 had a smaller cup holder console. I updated it to newer model that had 2 cupholders and larger storage pocket. Go to Pick a Part junkyard and find a 99 E-350 van that has the smaller cup...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-08-2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,032
Posted By SergioP
I like mine, helps calm down the shifting. No...

I like mine, helps calm down the shifting. No mileage increase.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-08-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,578
Posted By SergioP
The worst part of the Alcan is from Destruction...

The worst part of the Alcan is from Destruction Bay to Tok. The frost heaves are marked by little flags or cones at the side of the road. Go slow and it will be ok. But a spare leaf spring and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-05-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,051
Posted By SergioP
Here’s what a Cat scale weight ticket looks like

Here’s what a Cat scale weight ticket looks like
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-05-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,316
Posted By SergioP
If you haven’t heard, the “Take back our border”...

If you haven’t heard, the “Take back our border” group arrived at the border in Eagle Pass and they were shocked to find there weren’t thousands of illegals crossing and roaming the streets.

I-10...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-05-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,332
Posted By SergioP
A Class C tire/wheel weighs about 80lbs, so keep...

A Class C tire/wheel weighs about 80lbs, so keep that in mind.

My tire changing kit includes a bottle jack, deep well socket, a 6”, 1/2” drive extension for the rear wheels, a 3/4” torque wrench,...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 02-04-2024, 06:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 866
Posted By SergioP
We went last summer in July, returned in...

We went last summer in July, returned in September. We used the heat pump at night, and sometimes the furnace in the morning to knock chill out. We had a small electric heater but never used it....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-01-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,900
Posted By SergioP
According to his profile, the OP is in British...

According to his profile, the OP is in British Columbia, not sure how big a selection of used rv’s is available in that part of Canada. Just another piece of the puzzle.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-31-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 921
Posted By SergioP
Well for 2025 our Governor got rid of the safety...

Well for 2025 our Governor got rid of the safety inspection for vehicles. So we only have one more year to do this.

The emissions check will still be in effect for the places that have it now.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-31-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,900
Posted By SergioP
People don’t realize that rv’s fail to have the...

People don’t realize that rv’s fail to have the same quality controls that the automotive world has. I’m sure lots of buyers of new rv’s during covid found that out. Most all rv warranties are 12...
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