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Forum: Full-Timers 11-17-2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 960
Posted By mel s
rodwha Electric free coffee:...

rodwha

Electric free coffee: https://www.amazon.com/Farberware-Classic-Stainless-Yosemite-Percolator/dp/B00005NCWQ?tag=1710coffee-20

Electric free toast:...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-16-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,083
Posted By mel s
LarryJB Any shop capable of doing a wheel...

LarryJB
Any shop capable of doing a wheel alignment on your Winnebago should be capable of centering your steering wheel.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-16-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,254
Posted By mel s
Unless you overnight at the truck stop by the...

Unless you overnight at the truck stop by the time you get to the truck stop your tires will not be cold.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-16-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,477
Posted By mel s
:thumb: If you read the fine print you will...

:thumb:

If you read the fine print you will find that items with a great sounding "limited lifetime warranty" are often "limited" to only one replacement.
Forum: Full-Timers 11-16-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 960
Posted By mel s
rodwha My '96 motor home came with a...

rodwha
My '96 motor home came with a "combination 2000 watt inverter/100A automatic three-stage battery charger"....
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-16-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Posted By mel s
epj :thumb: IMO that's the best place to...

epj
:thumb:

IMO that's the best place to get Phaeton questions answered correctly.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-16-2016, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,509
Posted By mel s
Rockwood27 That would be Roadtrek:...

Rockwood27
That would be Roadtrek: https://www.roadtrek.com/support-contact/

See also: https://www.irv2.com/forums/f259/generator-on-engine-or-separate-192986.html
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-16-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,936
Posted By mel s
tropical36 :thumb: The oil capacity of the...

tropical36
:thumb:

The oil capacity of the Cat C9 engine found in Caterpillar literature... in vehicle owner's manuals...and online is all over the map.

To find the correct oil capacity of...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-15-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,310
Posted By mel s
Lt46 What wizechatmgr said! Have the...

Lt46
What wizechatmgr said!
Have the microwave checked for leakage.
See:The REAL dangers of microwave ovens - and how to test if yours is leaking* | Daily Mail Online...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-15-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By mel s
darbyjudy See:...

darbyjudy
See: https://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/8-1-vortec-hard-start-when-hot-226061.html
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-15-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 972
Posted By mel s
funjnt Does this help? (Found online by...

funjnt
Does this help?
(Found online by Goggling "splendide wd802 images")

https://www.yowcow.com/listimg/img1_0815/27/img_xfIc1283Zz.jpg

(Found online by Goggling "splendide wd802 images")
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-15-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,273
Posted By mel s
Quiltlady The flaps/doors which control the...

Quiltlady
The flaps/doors which control the distribution of the air flowing from the dash heat/air conditioning system are vacuum powered.
(As you have found the default is to the defroster vents...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-15-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 911
Posted By mel s
garye54 Buy the "under $20" part from the...

garye54
Buy the "under $20" part from the service garage and change it out yourself.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-15-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,383
Posted By mel s
Mr_D X2 on the Prest-O-Fit Blueline sewer hose....

Mr_D
X2 on the Prest-O-Fit Blueline sewer hose. :thumb:

I've been using the hoses and the various pieces/parts incluided in this "kit" for 15 years:...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-15-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,936
Posted By mel s
tropical36 You can't always believe what you...

tropical36
You can't always believe what you read.

The manual that came with my coach says the "Engine Oil Capacity When Replacing Filter is 33 quarts".
However Caterpillar says "28 quarts with...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-14-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,936
Posted By mel s
tropical36 It is not uncommon for those...

tropical36
It is not uncommon for those dipsticks to be incorrect and in need of calibration.
See: https://community.fmca.com/topic/388-calibrating-engine-dipstick/

Are you sure that 34 qts. is...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-14-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,108
Posted By mel s
ParrishCampe I doubt that there's a tire...

ParrishCampe
I doubt that there's a tire pressure/heat monitor that will warn you of a failing wheel bearing....however your infrared thermometer MIGHT... (if you use it at the right time)
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-14-2016, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By mel s
MutinyGuy My dash volt meter has always...

MutinyGuy
My dash volt meter has always displayed the chassis battery voltage at start-up, (which is not necessarily 12.2 volts).

However the volt meter always "jumps up" to 13.8 volts "30...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-14-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,022
Posted By mel s
EricSirianni When I had a very similar problem...

EricSirianni
When I had a very similar problem with my Suberban SF-42F furnace, (but no high pitched whine), the fix was a replacement ignitor board.
Many RV parts stores have board testers... and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-14-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,719
Posted By mel s
RWeigant This happens to be the iRV2 Monaco...

RWeigant
This happens to be the iRV2 Monaco Owner's Forum (https://www.irv2.com/forums/f115/)...(NOT the RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories (https://www.irv2.com/forums/f34/) forum). :facepalm:
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-14-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By mel s
ssmiless2u Adding holding tank chemicals only...

ssmiless2u
Adding holding tank chemicals only adds perfume to the odor... (they can't solve an odor problem).

If sewer odor is getting into the living area of your RV either:
1.) you are doing...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-14-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,262
Posted By mel s
Just For Fun We use the water from our RV water...

Just For Fun
We use the water from our RV water tank for everything...(just like at home).

However unlike the water system in our home the fresh water tank and water system in our 20 year old...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-14-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,852
Posted By mel s
charli3 I've never stayed at a RV park or...

charli3
I've never stayed at a RV park or campground where police were a problem.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-13-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,619
Posted By mel s
tdjackson56 I use "foam kayak roof rack pads"...

tdjackson56
I use "foam kayak roof rack pads" on the vertical ladder uprights where they contact the coach:
https://www.prolineracks.com/riverside-foam-canoe-gunwale-blocks-413-200.jpg
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-13-2016, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By mel s
Newmar1995 You will have to get to the very...

Newmar1995
You will have to get to the very back of your water heater tank.... where the cold, (in-put), and hot, (out-put), water lines attach to the tank.
Mel
'96 Safari
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-13-2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,433
Posted By mel s
billdreamlv Does WHO have pictures? ...

billdreamlv
Does WHO have pictures?
(Wondering because 5 different people have replied to the original post).
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-13-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,892
Posted By mel s
mavric65 Can't the "tint" and "color" be...

mavric65
Can't the "tint" and "color" be adjusted on that monitor?
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-13-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,211
Posted By mel s
Ron I can't think of any good reason you can't...

Ron
I can't think of any good reason you can't change the oil and oil filter on your coach yourself.
Mel
'96 Safari
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-13-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By mel s
Bmaintz8 I don't think it will "look better"...

Bmaintz8
I don't think it will "look better" but you could use Eternabond tape.
Forum: Boondocking 11-13-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,697
Posted By mel s
RV Vagabond ignorantia legis neminem excusat,...

RV Vagabond
ignorantia legis neminem excusat, (ignorance of law excuses no one): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignorantia_juris_non_excusat

I always find out if boondocking is allowed where I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-13-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,805
Posted By mel s
Jcf0527 X2 on the Presto-fit Blueline sewer...

Jcf0527
X2 on the Presto-fit Blueline sewer hose. :thumb:

I've been using the hoses, (and the various pieces and parts included with this "sewer hose kit") for over 15 years:...
Forum: Boondocking 11-13-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,427
Posted By mel s
tanksalotctf In '05 I met a man who lived full...

tanksalotctf
In '05 I met a man who lived full time in a converted bus with his wife, a dog, a cat and 2 cockatiels.
He invited us to boondock near him on BLM land near Lake Havasu City, AZ.
He...
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-13-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,554
Posted By mel s
Dr4Film It may be true that there is no...

Dr4Film
It may be true that there is no emergency brake housing at the end of the transmission on SOME/MANY/MOST diesel pushers...(however you're painting ALL diesel pushers with too broad a...
Forum: Boondocking 11-12-2016, 04:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,427
Posted By mel s
tanksalotct Some folks have good reasons to run...

tanksalotct
Some folks have good reasons to run their generators while others think they have to...(I doubt that anyone does it to deliberately irritate you).

If/when I'm in a quiet spot...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-12-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,266
Posted By mel s
bruceisla & bobcovey That would be your...

bruceisla & bobcovey

That would be your "vacuum reservoir"....(NOT the "vacuum pump").
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41JoXHapf3L._SY300_.jpg
TYPICAL VACUUM RESERVOIR
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-12-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,942
Posted By mel s
Twinboat :thumb: Couchofndr I suspect...

Twinboat
:thumb:

Couchofndr
I suspect you have a "house battery problem".. (NOT a "converter" problem).
Forum: Boondocking 11-12-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,697
Posted By mel s
RV Vagabond I have never "been given a ticket...

RV Vagabond
I have never "been given a ticket for parking overnight". :)
(Probably because I've never parked overnight where it's illegal to park overnight). :cool:

BTW I know people who have...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-12-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,439
Posted By mel s
pointrow Because that's where the12V powerthat...

pointrow
Because that's where the12V powerthat holds the "fuel shut off" OPEN comes from...(NO power = NO fuel = No run),
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-12-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,808
Posted By mel s
wolfmanjac I believe that The "last Safaris...

wolfmanjac
I believe that The "last Safaris built by SMC", (Safari Motor Coach), where built in 2000 or 2001.

Your 2002 Zanzibar was probably built by Monaco Coach corporation:...
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-12-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,554
Posted By mel s
BRex45 :thumb: Rickndebw ...

BRex45
:thumb:

Rickndebw
.......................................This is a bell housing:...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-11-2016, 01:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,615
Posted By mel s
vsheetz The Kwikee steps on my now 20 year old...

vsheetz
The Kwikee steps on my now 20 year old coach have been pretty much "bullet proof" for 148k miles, (except when the electric motor failed in 2010..and it cost $54 for a replacement motor)....
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-11-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,912
Posted By mel s
idnative1948 :thumb: JimBob46 ...

idnative1948
:thumb:



JimBob46
Perhaps because you never talked to the the right guy?
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-11-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,458
Posted By mel s
tradewindbob Is your "retarder switch" supposed...

tradewindbob
Is your "retarder switch" supposed to activate a "trans brake"... an "exhust brake", (like a Pacbrake)... or a "compression release brake", (aka: Jake brake)?

On my coach there's a...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-11-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,810
Posted By mel s
Joe11 See:...

Joe11
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDLXXRVe2pc
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-11-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,187
Posted By mel s
Steve Dou I've winterized my coach, (not a...

Steve Dou
I've winterized my coach, (not a Tiffin), for the past 13 years and traveled from Wisconsin to warmer weather in late Dec.

Each year I unwinterize where nighttime temps drop no lower...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-11-2016, 10:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,015
Posted By mel s
mmorgan I have 4 12V deep cycle marine house...

mmorgan
I have 4 12V deep cycle marine house batteries and have always used 12V as the lowest/minimum house battery voltage.

BTW my current house batteries are 2 years old...(the original set...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-11-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,033
Posted By mel s
[QUOTE=Peralko;3322060]I will never put Toyo...

[QUOTE=Peralko;3322060]I will never put Toyo tires on our coach after I had two Toyos with tread separation on our '95 Affinity.
Put two sets of Michelins on that coach--the last set was last year...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-11-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,148
Posted By mel s
Carhauler Apparently ScottyBye, (the OP), has...

Carhauler
Apparently ScottyBye, (the OP), has found the cause of his "NO HEAT in bathroom or bedroom" problem....(See posts #24 and #28).
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-11-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,624
Posted By mel s
xjescape What is the make and the model number...

xjescape
What is the make and the model number of the water heater in question?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-11-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,805
Posted By mel s
Some RV parks in Arizona say that state law...

Some RV parks in Arizona say that state law requires the use of some type of sewer hose support..(or so I've been told at RV parks in Benson, Buckeye, and Huachuca City).
However we have stayed in...
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