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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-28-2017, 11:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,865
Posted By Rbeyer
I fully agree with Fred and Cindy. The RV sites...

I fully agree with Fred and Cindy. The RV sites at the Napa Expo are very convenient and comfortable. We love going there. But, beware that it is small, something like 28 sites. It does not have any...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-15-2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,637
Posted By Rbeyer
We bought from Sky River in 2010 when they had a...

We bought from Sky River in 2010 when they had a Livermore facility. They later moved to Dublin.

When Sky River had service staff problems in Dublin, they had staff from their Paso Robles facility...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-05-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,282
Posted By Rbeyer
Thank you for sharing where you ended up. Good RV...

Thank you for sharing where you ended up. Good RV services are hard to find. Almaden RV seems a very promising resource for big projects that heretofore I would have looked to Camping World to...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-08-2015, 12:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,282
Posted By Rbeyer
I am in your area. I take our motor home to Sam...

I am in your area. I take our motor home to Sam Novick. His business is on Mayhew Way. You can drive by his shop and chat with him to see if you think he's a fit. He's serviced our coach for a few...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-04-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,068
Posted By Rbeyer
I asked a dealer to check our transfer case/shift...

I asked a dealer to check our transfer case/shift system due to the difficulty of getting the transfer case into and out of neutral. They found everything in good order and told me to shift more...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-21-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,780
Posted By Rbeyer
I did the Banks intake but not the exhaust on our...

I did the Banks intake but not the exhaust on our 2008 F53 chassis. I do not know if it made a difference in performance but i like the sound.

What did make a difference is the 5 Star Tuner. It...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 01-30-2015, 07:42 AM
Replies: 13
Coachmen: New Member
Views: 1,379
Posted By Rbeyer
Please do not be discouraged by these little...

Please do not be discouraged by these little "break-in" items. We had different minor items when our Mirada was new. Our dealer was great at resolving them timely. I hope you will have the same...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-26-2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,475
Posted By Rbeyer
Is a key difference the axle ratio? Is one 5:38...

Is a key difference the axle ratio? Is one 5:38 and the heavier 6:12? I do not know, but that would be one of my concerns.
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 01-25-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,778
Posted By Rbeyer
My one suggestion is that you make sure the...

My one suggestion is that you make sure the alignment is correct and that the coach tracks straight. You should be able to hold a straight line at highway speed with one finger. If the coach pulls at...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-25-2015, 01:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,179
Posted By Rbeyer
I have that concern. I use CVX most of the time...

I have that concern. I use CVX most of the time as the gas generator has a very small carborator which could easily shellac without a good additive package, or so I am told. I use the Pilot Flying J...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 01-25-2015, 01:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,778
Posted By Rbeyer
Hi Fred, We are coming up on our fifth...

Hi Fred,

We are coming up on our fifth anniversary with a Coachman Mirada. We love our coach. It drives like a dream. The finish materials are not high end, but work just fine.

We used the...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-13-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By Rbeyer
It is imperative that you drive the coach and...

It is imperative that you drive the coach and confirm it is properly aligned. If it pulls either way, do not accept delivery. It should track straight and require one finger to hold in a straight...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-24-2014, 01:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,125
Posted By Rbeyer
I used a KarKaddy for a VW GTI and did not have...

I used a KarKaddy for a VW GTI and did not have any problems with the fenders or anything else. The surge brake worked very well. The dolly never caused any problems.

In an effort to be critical...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-07-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,314
Posted By Rbeyer
I suggest you re-visit parking at work for a...

I suggest you re-visit parking at work for a dually. I commuted in a dually for 5 years without problems. My office was in a city center. The building where I worked gave me a parking spot in its...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-30-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,933
Posted By Rbeyer
Best wishes as you embark on this new and grand...

Best wishes as you embark on this new and grand adventure.

I suggest you carefully check the steering / front end alignment. There should be no pull either way and one finger should be all the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-30-2014, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,030
Posted By Rbeyer
Don't be afraid of the dually. I ran one over...

Don't be afraid of the dually. I ran one over 100,000 miles, both as a daily driver and to tow the 5th wheel. They are big. But, you learn to adjust. It performed very well for us in the Lake Tahoe...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 08-13-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,312
Posted By Rbeyer
You do not mention your year and model. Our 2010...

You do not mention your year and model. Our 2010 Mirada 34 bh has a drawer under one dinette bench seat, and a cupboard-type opening under the other dinette bench seat.

Your situation seems odd.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-20-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Posted By Rbeyer
There are always qualifiers on year and model,...

There are always qualifiers on year and model, but the recent Jeeps with transfer cases, automatic and manual, are very towable four down. You will find many listings of Jeeps on signature lines on...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-16-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,062
Posted By Rbeyer
Can you provide a more specific description of...

Can you provide a more specific description of the problem? I have had the challenge of getting out of lock-up in the low 3,000 rpm range. The lock-up precludes manual shifting as well as simply...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-03-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,366
Posted By Rbeyer
What do you plan to tow? I ran a 2005 Cummins...

What do you plan to tow? I ran a 2005 Cummins dually towing a 5th wheel and the brute power was great. I now have a Ford F53 V10 and love it. It's much easier to manage. Your application and use are...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-29-2013, 02:09 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,790
Posted By Rbeyer
When I got my F53, I had a wandering problem....

When I got my F53, I had a wandering problem. Three alignments by the Ford dealer did not fix the problem. The RV service manager was a suspension specialist prior to working for the Ford dealer. He...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-28-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,760
Posted By Rbeyer
Falcon35 is right on. We went from a Dually...

Falcon35 is right on. We went from a Dually Cummins pulling a 5th wheel to a F53. We've towed a car over the Tehachapies and Highway 15 to Las Vegas, and over California's Grapevine - each a few...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-23-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,790
Posted By Rbeyer
Be sure to ask the salesperson about the chassis...

Be sure to ask the salesperson about the chassis warranty from Ford. They may cover alignment for 60 or 90 days after delivery.
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-23-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,790
Posted By Rbeyer
Exciting! But, be sure to do a solid test drive...

Exciting! But, be sure to do a solid test drive to confirm alignment and performance. That is, confirm there is no left or right movement when you are on a straight at highway speed and you release...
Forum: New Member Check-In 01-21-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 663
Posted By Rbeyer
Welcome, neighbor

We're in Alamo...this forum is a great resource - enjoy!
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-18-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,997
Posted By Rbeyer
Great photos - thanks for posting!

Great photos - thanks for posting!
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 10-15-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,997
Posted By Rbeyer
I had an odd question about my Mirada, about 18...

I had an odd question about my Mirada, about 18 months ago. I sent an email to them and received an on-point thorough response. You might try a written submission to them, if you have not done so...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 09-17-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,552
Posted By Rbeyer
$59,000 may or may not be a good price. On face,...

$59,000 may or may not be a good price. On face, it sounds really good.

1. How many miles?
2. What year is the F53 chassis? If it's a 2008, you will want to change fluids right away unless...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-17-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,519
Posted By Rbeyer
We have a 2010 Mirada 34BH. We run from the San...

We have a 2010 Mirada 34BH. We run from the San Francisco Bay area to San Diego area a couple times a year on Highway 5 which has a hill referred to as the "Grapevine." We had a 5th wheel and Dodge...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 09-15-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,552
Posted By Rbeyer
We have a 2010 Mirada. We have not had any...

We have a 2010 Mirada. We have not had any electrical issues other than an air conditioner breaker tripping once - one of the two air cond. breakers at the generator.

With respect to the adequacy...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-28-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,329
Posted By Rbeyer
We have a 2010 Mirada 34 BH. It is our first...

We have a 2010 Mirada 34 BH. It is our first motor home. We had a 36 foot 5th wheel before.

1. We love the unit.
2. One writer on an RV forum described the Mirada as a Chevrolet in the RV...
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