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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
01-23-2022, 06:26 PM
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RV Handling - The Countdown Begins
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7,922
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alton
Sounds like you are in Florida. If handy to...
Sounds like you are in Florida. If handy to Sefner Lazydays has a driver school . It was very informative when I went to it. It was hands on on training and not that expensive.
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iRV2.com General Discussion
01-20-2022, 07:24 PM
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Real world truthful gas mileage
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36,901
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alton
The best I have had was 6 mpg that was with a 05...
The best I have had was 6 mpg that was with a 05 Santara grand on a Workhorse chassis with the big GM V8 and allison 5 speed.
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Monaco Owner's Forum
01-13-2022, 05:25 PM
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86
Toad Vehicle Recommendation
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8,800
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alton
In my opinion Keep Wrangler is your best choice
In my opinion Keep Wrangler is your best choice
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Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum
12-12-2021, 08:13 PM
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27
Choosing which Renegade to purchase
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7,934
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alton
Class C
To each his own. I went from a class A to a class C in 2018 As for me it was a mistake. I have a 2018 Minnie Winnie 31 G. It has been very good this far but I sure miss the room of the A
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Just Conversation
11-28-2021, 06:07 PM
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What size town or city did you grow up in?
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alton
Small town.
I grew up on a dairy farm ten miles from now where in western PA. I thought Pittsburgh was a big city until I discovered Chicago at 4:00 pm on a Friday afternoon.
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MH-General Discussions & Problems
11-18-2021, 02:56 PM
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126
Gas station etiquette
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20,180
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alton
Gas island
I have traveled for about 30 years now with a RV . I don't know why but people seam to think the fuel island is a good place to park.
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iRV2.com General Discussion
10-31-2021, 10:10 PM
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Misfueling
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alton
I am guessing if you put 15 gal. of gasoline in a...
I am guessing if you put 15 gal. of gasoline in a diesel and drove 3 miles you need a complete rebuild.
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RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories
10-25-2021, 06:24 PM
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When the brakes go out, going 90 mph
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9,851
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alton
Workhorse brakes
Had they address the problem when it occurred they maybe would still be in business united of watering 5 years. That brake problem cost me a bundle and when the recall finally happened it was a...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
10-21-2021, 08:35 PM
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And The Adventure Begins........Soonish
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alton
Sounds to me that you may incounteer some cold...
Sounds to me that you may incounteer some cold weather and possibly some winter snow. Be careful.
Forum:
Just Conversation
10-21-2021, 08:22 PM
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I sure miss those simple times.......
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alton
I worked part time at one of those gas stations...
I worked part time at one of those gas stations but as for grocery don't forget the A&P
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
10-21-2021, 08:16 PM
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First Cross Country Trip Plan - Am I Crazy?
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10,611
Posted By
alton
When I was in my fifties I would do 600 miles...
When I was in my fifties I would do 600 miles daily. All we seen was the highway. Now in my late sevintys I am pushing to do 400.
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
10-21-2021, 08:07 PM
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Washing your motorhome
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alton
I use a spung mop from Dollar tree $1.00 I have a...
I use a spung mop from Dollar tree $1.00 I have a extension Handel in place of the metal Handel that comes with it and Blue coral wash and wax from Walmart. Works great for me.
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RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories
10-17-2021, 08:03 PM
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When the brakes go out, going 90 mph
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9,851
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alton
Br as ke fluid
I was a kid fleet manager. We had a very strong P M program and until I purchased a motor home on a Work Hours chassis at less then 2 years old I began to have brake problems. I was told it was...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
10-07-2021, 06:01 PM
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Thought I'd throw this out there for general discussion
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alton
You can get a nice used class a gas for around...
You can get a nice used class a gas for around 100,000 used. I prefer a couple year old one.. That way someone else has fought the battle that you have with new.
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iRV2.com General Discussion
10-07-2021, 05:54 PM
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Just completed my annual renewal dance with SiriusXM
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10,485
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alton
I don't do Serious. Try Spotify.
I don't do Serious. Try Spotify.
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
10-07-2021, 05:50 PM
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Class A Gassers fuel
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11,644
Posted By
alton
I usually look for Pilot Flying J or Loves....
I usually look for Pilot Flying J or Loves. Normally they have RV lanes
Forum:
Newmar Owner's Forum
09-14-2021, 08:29 PM
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Seriously Dometic?
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3,281
Posted By
alton
Ok am not sure but I have bin told they are made...
Ok am not sure but I have bin told they are made in China. I replaced a 3 year old unit a couple years ago.
Forum:
Newmar Owner's Forum
09-05-2021, 07:48 PM
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133
Privacy: How do you deal with gaps in driver/passenger side shades
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16,271
Posted By
alton
Shades
At this point in my life if someone is that interested I guess I will just let them look.
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MH-General Discussions & Problems
09-04-2021, 05:13 PM
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Gelcoat polish
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802
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alton
Gelcoat polish
I have a 2018 Minnie Winnie. I find it impossible to keep the front cap shinning. I have used several different cleaners and polishes with very little sauce. Need some new ideas on what to use. Have...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
08-29-2021, 08:23 PM
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46
Diesel or Gas Class A when Towing Ford Expedition in Mountains
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5,697
Posted By
alton
Towing Excursion
I am not a DP fan. BUT I would be towing a Excursion with a gas rig.
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
08-22-2021, 03:41 PM
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Baseplate failure - no wreck
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10,122
Posted By
alton
Blue
I would hop they have upgraded their baseplates by now. The ones I used had new bolts for the lower control arm which made them much more stadel. This happened back in 2012.
Forum:
Toads and Motorhome Related Towing
08-22-2021, 03:31 PM
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42
Do I need a supplemental braking system?
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5,360
Posted By
alton
Brakes
PA requires brakes on anything over 3,000 LBS . I have a friend that will tell you yes as his VW sedan run under his DP in a emergency stop.
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
08-22-2021, 03:24 PM
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51
Baseplate failure - no wreck
Views:
10,122
Posted By
alton
When I sety 2012 Equinox up to flat toe I ask if...
When I sety 2012 Equinox up to flat toe I ask if on this forem for info on doing so. A lady came back to me with this info. She said she had toed a Equinox 20000 miles before it broke loose and hit a...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
08-22-2021, 02:53 PM
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69
Poll:
Campsite etiquette in regards to windows
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16,517
Posted By
alton
Sorry about that.. I usually try to empty my...
Sorry about that.. I usually try to empty my tanks late in the evening whenost are inside
Forum:
iRV2.com General Discussion
08-22-2021, 02:47 PM
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69
Poll:
Campsite etiquette in regards to windows
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16,517
Posted By
alton
I have only traveled for 45 years with a RV. My...
I have only traveled for 45 years with a RV. My blinds are open during the day and closed when I go to bed at night.
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
08-19-2021, 07:54 PM
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35
We Decided a Gasser is the Best Way to Go
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5,193
Posted By
alton
I'm agree with you decision. Yes you get better...
I'm agree with you decision. Yes you get better fuel mileage with diesel and they may Handel a little better but you definitely pay for it in maintainance. Good luck and enjoy.
Forum:
Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum
08-16-2021, 05:36 AM
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55
Mountain Passes----Downhill
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8,104
Posted By
alton
Mountain pass
I remember several years back Rabbit Ears to Steamboat. Half way down the mountain my wife said I smell brakes. I told her it was a truck ahead of us. At the bottom of the mountain there were no...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
07-22-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies:
81
Approximate fuel milage of these 2 motorhomes?
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10,324
Posted By
alton
Fuel mileage
Just my opinion. What you save with the extra mileage of the diesel you make up for in maintainable cost. I personally don't like the smell of the diesel and I don't like the sound. In But as some...
Forum:
Class C Motorhome Discussions
07-13-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies:
5
Dash air
Views:
554
Posted By
alton
Dash air
My dash air has quit working. Blow's hot air when turned on. Compressor runs no vacuum leaks. Any ideas??
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