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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-14-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,666
Posted By fred42
Similar thing just happened to a guy in the...

Similar thing just happened to a guy in the Facebook Jeep Wrangler TJ group:


https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=8127478450599592&set=gm.2150355015314925&idorvanity=326750484342063


One...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-06-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By fred42
Are there any spare part recommendations that...

Are there any spare part recommendations that would be helpful in an emergency V10 AC compressor situation? For example, the “AC Bypass Pulley” or the “Alternate Length Serpentine Belt AC Bypass”? ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-17-2024, 06:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,254
Posted By fred42
When you are considering Reflectix or other...

When you are considering Reflectix or other reflective roll insulation, be aware that the marketing relies on a consumer confusion between product R-values and assembly R-values. Advertised R values...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-28-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By fred42
I recently put two drawers where my cooktop/oven...

I recently put two drawers where my cooktop/oven was. I did not want locks that required an action with every use or an action before traveling. I found these that use a spring mechanism to keep...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-25-2023, 08:10 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 15,616
Posted By fred42
The only reason I continued to use the old site...

The only reason I continued to use the old site was because they had a forum to collect generic DIY RV modifications that were not RV-type specific or RV-brand specific. I see that the new format...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-24-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,614
Posted By fred42
Maybe it is a regional thing but last fall my...

Maybe it is a regional thing but last fall my Walmart in the Charlotte NC area started carrying a non-alcohol RV antifreeze. It was STAR BRITE Winter Safe -50 RV / Marine PG Anti-Freeze.

...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-22-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,111
Posted By fred42
I don’t think you are at this point yet, but if...

I don’t think you are at this point yet, but if you need to get the cluster repaired, I have had good service from Hamps Speedometer Repair - Instrument Cluster Repair - Speedometer Repair...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-12-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By fred42
This is not your issue, but I cannot fully drain...

This is not your issue, but I cannot fully drain my fresh water tank. I always wondered why after 3 or 4 refills and flushes I was never able to get rid of the Clorox taste from sanitizing. I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-10-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 951
Posted By fred42
thanks for the advice everyone, I am working on a...

thanks for the advice everyone, I am working on a project on that side and need to attach a bracket in that area.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-10-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 951
Posted By fred42
Thanks TandW, Would it be OK to replace...

Thanks TandW,


Would it be OK to replace with a properly torqued Grade 8 with nylon locknut?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-10-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 951
Posted By fred42
Hitch nuts tack welded on

The nuts securing my trailer hitch have small welds on the bolt. Is this a common safety practice? If you needed to remove the nut, what technique would you use?

...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-12-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 517,447
Posted By fred42
Pol6, I did that as well. I see the TVs...

Pol6,

I did that as well. I see the TVs got bigger in 2019. :) I used to have a toy hauler with net enclosures, so I used that. Got the net at Amazon but did not use the plastic hooks that...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-10-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,287
Posted By fred42
I just wanted to clarify that is not necessarily...

I just wanted to clarify that is not necessarily a problem with short gas class As, it is a problem with low Wheelbase/Length ratios. Assuming the Op has a 2018 Coachmen Pursuit Precision 29SS, his...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,596
Posted By fred42
I hesitate to suggest this garage feature, as it...

I hesitate to suggest this garage feature, as it must be done carefully but I will give the required warnings.

A few years ago I had one of those V10 intermittent engine situations where I had...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-05-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 331
Posted By fred42
Is the problem that you are only concerned about...

Is the problem that you are only concerned about sideways shifting of the box and not about it flying off? In that case, if the base of the antenna is strong, you could cut some rigid foam/Styrofoam...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-04-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,596
Posted By fred42
If you are going to do a sewer/power/water...

If you are going to do a sewer/power/water hookup, give your future rigs some thought. I thought I was forever a trailer guy but now have a motorhome. I prefer to drive the motorhome in forward,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-25-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 563
Posted By fred42
You won’t BLEVE what happens next!

You won’t BLEVE what happens next!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-16-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,200
Posted By fred42
Can a thin fiberglass roof be patched with fiberglass?

I am used to using West System resins, hardeners, fabric and fillers in boat fiberglass applications but have never tried it on the thin fiberglass found on an RV roof.


I am about to remove two...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By fred42
im learning, You seem to have learned...

im learning,

You seem to have learned very well.

She should not buy this RV. The Winnebago Vista 26p is the poster child for low wheelbase/length ratio poor handling.

Length 26.83’
...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-27-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,481
Posted By fred42
The Bounder must have had a higher...

The Bounder must have had a higher wheelbase/length ratio. I have the opposite problem you have. The Tiffin 28DA has an incredibly good W/L ratio and handles great, but the front axle is slightly...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-26-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,488
Posted By fred42
Your situation reminds me of an episode of A...

Your situation reminds me of an episode of A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor from March 7, 1998. It involves a young man, his girlfriend, a Winnebago and his father. The story is about...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2023, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 763
Posted By fred42
I also have a 2007 motorhome. It is on a 2006...

I also have a 2007 motorhome. It is on a 2006 F53 chassis. The 10th position of the VIN indicates model year. The site below says no recalls for my VIN.


https://www.ford.com/support/recalls/
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-19-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 399
Posted By fred42
I needed someone to work on my Class A dash air...

I needed someone to work on my Class A dash air which few RV shops will touch. My usual RV repair shop, Quality RV Service, Parts and Storage | Quality RV Belmont NC (https://qualityrvnc.com/),...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-12-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,582
Posted By fred42
My fill is also on the rear, I have to have mine...

My fill is also on the rear, I have to have mine really close at most stations. I put a wired camera on the rear ladder.


https://i.imgur.com/5QyEXp9.jpg



https://i.imgur.com/VNytRQP.jpg
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-01-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,924
Posted By fred42
fcbbob15, Thanks for sharing your...

fcbbob15,

Thanks for sharing your unfortunate experience, it is helpful. I am shopping for two separate solutions to secure an outboard on the motorhome/boat. One is a transom lock from...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-30-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,342
Posted By fred42
As others have said, this was obviously a Center...

As others have said, this was obviously a Center of Gravity issue more so than a capacity issue. Most truck campers indicate the COG on the unit, but you would have to take into account added...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-29-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By fred42
I have the 2006 and 2007 service manuals. Is the...

I have the 2006 and 2007 service manuals. Is the 10th digit in your VIN a 6 or 7? Right about 2006 the relay went to a module instead of that big clunky thing above. Here are some 2006 diagrams:
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-20-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,233
Posted By fred42
I just bought 2 of these, but I had to go to a...

I just bought 2 of these, but I had to go to a nearby store that was not my usual Sam’s. I found the Sam’s site to be hard to use. You may have figured this out already but I wanted to post it in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-13-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,056
Posted By fred42
Although not the model that the OP has, some here...

Although not the model that the OP has, some here have mentioned the Magic Chef HMDR1000BE (120V) and its Frigidaire clone. When I was considering this unit I contacted Magic Chef. Much to my...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-05-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 304
Posted By fred42
Special Purpose Cameras

I have added several cameras in addition to the factory rear view and side view setup. I found the factory rear view provided a good view of the toad but that was tight shot and you could not see...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-05-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 456
Posted By fred42
Poor electrical connection with RoadMaster towbar plug

I am loosing toad taillights when slightly jiggling the red connector plug. I can test before I go and get it working but have little confidence that it will remain working. I have cleaned both...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-06-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,279
Posted By fred42
Good luck with your search. A good tool that you...

Good luck with your search. A good tool that you may already know about is the https://www.rvguide.com/ site. I cannot vouch for the accuracy but there is a lot of detail included.

The 31FS...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-06-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,149
Posted By fred42
Not sure if GM is like Ford or if this is your...

Not sure if GM is like Ford or if this is your issue, but I had a similar thing happen. A previous owner had somehow caused a mixture of the green and gold antifreeze. This is not a huge problem,...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-28-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By fred42
Thanks everyone for the advice. There...

Thanks everyone for the advice.

There were no other loads other than the usual propane detector type loads and one overhead led. The talk here of my situation imitating heavy loads makes me...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-27-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By fred42
Do I need to replace these batteries?

My coach batteries are 2 Trojan GC2 T-105 6V FLA. They are 5 years old and generally stay hooked to shore power in the garage, but are sometimes unplugged. Over the years they have had a couple of...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-23-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,614
Posted By fred42
Grounding the 12V Dometic DMC4101 Refrigerator

The installation instructions say: Connect the "GND" wire to the converter ground or bus ground.

How would you handle this? The Dometic DM2852 I removed did not appear to require grounding...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-17-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 755
Posted By fred42
I found the breaker for the refrigerator 12V DC. ...

I found the breaker for the refrigerator 12V DC. It was in an outside basement bay, forward passenger side.


These are automatic reset breakers that reconnect when they cool off. The one I was...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-15-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 904
Posted By fred42
Thanks all for your input, The model I...

Thanks all for your input,

The model I was looking at is the Magic Chef HMDR1000BE (120V).

I was incorrect with my assumption about heat only coming from the back of the Magic Chef....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-14-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 904
Posted By fred42
This particular unit wants 5" sides/back but I am...

This particular unit wants 5" sides/back but I am ignoring that as it is for a home installation without back wall venting. I will be fine making it 0" if I want on the sides.

I just wanted...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-14-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 904
Posted By fred42
Residential Fridge Ventilation Question

I am putting in a residential fridge to replace the absorption unit that died. This is a 120V compressor model. Not being designed for an RV it suggests 5" of clearance on each side for...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-12-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,018
Posted By fred42
Which Vista model is it?

Which Vista model is it?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-12-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Posted By fred42
Thanks Matt, I checked the front lower...

Thanks Matt,

I checked the front lower clearance and I could see the two sled blades were close but not going to hit the lip. They have a 45 degree front on them. I shimmed them up a little...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-11-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Posted By fred42
Dometic DM2852 refrigerator will not come out

I have a 2007 Dometic DM2852 refrigerator that has failed and I am trying to remove it but it will not come out. I have removed the 4 screws in the front top and bottom plates. I have removed 2...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 09-03-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,337
Posted By fred42
All of the pet ramps available are two short to...

All of the pet ramps available are two short to produce an acceptable slope coming out of a Class A regardless of pet health. I have used two of the longest ramps available and joined them using an...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-23-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By fred42
So the F250 Super Duty has a different body than...

So the F250 Super Duty has a different body than the F350-450?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-10-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By fred42
Both the Bounder 33C and Tiffin 32SA are 34.25...

Both the Bounder 33C and Tiffin 32SA are 34.25 feet in length. The Tiffin has 20" more wheelbase giving it a 55% wheelbase/length ratio where the Bounder has a 50%. Other factors are involved, but...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-29-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,490
Posted By fred42
I never use it as I am usually in rolling hills...

I never use it as I am usually in rolling hills and a F53. It just feels right to go faster down the hill to help make it up the next hill without significant downshifting.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-27-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,659
Posted By fred42
Old-Biscuit, thank you for these suggestions. ...

Old-Biscuit, thank you for these suggestions.

The fridge has always been operated level as long as I have owned it but that is only 4 years. Same result whether gas or electric. I will do...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-26-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,659
Posted By fred42
Old-Biscuit, thank you for your assessment of...

Old-Biscuit, thank you for your assessment of those statements. I wanted to make clear that these are just three unrelated statements I have heard and I do not pretend to know if they are true or...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-26-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,659
Posted By fred42
I have a 2007 Dometic DM2852 refrigerator that...

I have a 2007 Dometic DM2852 refrigerator that does not do well in high temperatures and humidity with no shade. The freezer is fine in the single digits but the fresh food compartment is 45-50...
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