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Posted By Kountry87Air

I will look into this. Thanks.

I will look into this. Thanks.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

10-11-2012, 07:02 AM

Replies: 7

Views: 7,150

Posted By Kountry87Air

From the pics I found online of this model it...

From the pics I found online of this model it doesn't appear to have the additional side/back door. It does have bunks tho and a second bathroom. It may have an access door off the 2nd bathroom,...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

10-11-2012, 06:59 AM

Replies: 7

Views: 7,150

Posted By Kountry87Air

TY JBTAZ. The floorplan is exactly what we would...

TY JBTAZ. The floorplan is exactly what we would like. I researched and found several for sale. NADA price guides shows the 35FLE was made in 2003 and 2004 only. 2003 low retail $16,840 and 2004 avg...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

10-10-2012, 09:15 AM

Replies: 7

Views: 7,150

Posted By Kountry87Air

list of 5th with driver side/side door?

We've sold th MH and have found a campground we like here in Indiana. Lot choice is driven by proximity to circle of friends. The lot is conducive to a 5th wheel more so than TT. (views/BR location)...

Forum: Vintage RV's

02-12-2012, 09:07 AM

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194X? Zimmer TT

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Posted By Kountry87Air

194X? Zimmer TT

We keep our Newmar TT at a campground here in Northern Indiana. There are around 120 RV's kept there, most are permanent. Three of the RV's have been at this campground for decades, sold from family...

05-24-2011, 08:26 AM

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Questions on replacing A&E Torsion Kit

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Questions on replacing A&E Torsion Kit

I have a 1989 A&E 8000 series 20' awning on our unit. The awning has weak spring tension and needs manual "help" in rolling up. The unit also has what I term "slack" when extended..the lock does work...

Forum: Vintage RV's

05-24-2011, 07:58 AM

Replies: 4

A&E Awning

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Posted By Kountry87Air

I just bought the Torsion Kit replacement for...

I just bought the Torsion Kit replacement for $36.00 and change for our A&E 8000 from "Factory RV Surplus" 1611 Bristol Street in Elkhart, IN. (Google "rv surplus, there are several such places in...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

04-05-2011, 06:27 AM

Replies: 9

Roof protector

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Posted By Kountry87Air

I will follow this thread as I also just boought...

I will follow this thread as I also just boought a Newmar trailer with a rubber roof. This is my first RV with a rubber roof so I have no experience with the "best" way to clean and maintain it.
I...

03-28-2011, 07:01 AM

Replies: 44

Views: 4,715

Posted By Kountry87Air

Sold the MH

When I first began this thread gas was going up and was somewhere in the $2.60/gal range, it was said gasoline prices would be $4/gal in 1Q11. It is now 1Q11 and our local station has $3.699/gal. I...

01-18-2011, 11:01 AM

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Sceptre 32" LCD - $199

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Posted By Kountry87Air

We did Menards on Black Friday..got 2 of 22"...

We did Menards on Black Friday..got 2 of 22" Sanusi 1080P LED TV's for 199.99 ea with $100 ea rebate. Rebate is in form of Menards in-store credit; which was OK with us as we are remodeling a...

01-14-2011, 07:43 AM

Replies: 1

Adult Truths

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Adult Truths

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
...

Forum: RV Industry Press

12-08-2010, 06:37 AM

Replies: 67

Chinese-Built U.S. Motorhome Now ‘On Hold’

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Posted By Kountry87Air

America became an industrial giant in the late...

America became an industrial giant in the late 1800's because we had the "necessary 3". Cheap labor, natural resources, low taxes.
Now we have expensive labor, abhor using our resources and tax the...

Forum: New Member Check-In

11-23-2010, 02:22 PM

Replies: 9

Another new member

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Welcome Fletcher. This is a good site for...

Welcome Fletcher. This is a good site for information exchange, with your extensive experience many will likely benefit.
I hear it snowed a bit in Oregon lately.

11-23-2010, 02:19 PM

Replies: 4

Refrigerator message

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Refrigerator message

Newly wed refridgerator message:

Forum: Just Conversation

11-23-2010, 06:52 AM

Replies: 127

Body scan or pat-down?

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Posted By Kountry87Air

"Catch the train, don't fly" etc,. is NOT the...

"Catch the train, don't fly" etc,. is NOT the answer. Who is trying to kill us? Nobody knows? If you don't know, then may the next blast be yours.

Think Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and those men...

Forum: Just Conversation

11-22-2010, 07:19 AM

Replies: 127

Body scan or pat-down?

Views: 9,171

Posted By Kountry87Air

It will be difficult for the writers of history...

It will be difficult for the writers of history books to convey to future generations what social logic was used to accept this and other PC based initiatives.
Option 3 for me..PROFILE

11-12-2010, 06:01 AM

Replies: 15

List of "Man Rules"

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Remember that these "rules" are a joke and have...

Remember that these "rules" are a joke and have absolutly no bearing on reality or a good relationship.

11-10-2010, 02:22 PM

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Mary Maxwell, natural comedienne

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Mary Maxwell, natural comedienne

A friend of the couple who founded Home Instead Senior Care, Mary Maxwell was asked to give the invocation at the company’s 2009 Convention. Initially it seemed like a normal prayer, but it soon took...

Forum: New Member Check-In

11-10-2010, 02:04 PM

Replies: 1

new to rv

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Lots of experience and help here Brian. The only...

Lots of experience and help here Brian. The only bad question is one not asked. Have fun and congrats with your rig.

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

11-10-2010, 06:01 AM

Replies: 379

Who Is A Veteran?

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Posted By Kountry87Air

US Army 1970-1972. Fort Knox to become; Fort Sam...

US Army 1970-1972. Fort Knox to become; Fort Sam Houston to learn and 67th Evac Hosp, Qui Nhon then Pleiku and 7th Med Detachment Qui Nhon to serve.

"God may bless America again if America ever...

Forum: Vintage RV's

11-09-2010, 06:27 AM

Replies: 19

1986 Bounder must make 600 miles! HELP PLEASE

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Thanks for posting the results...I was curious as...

Thanks for posting the results...I was curious as to the outcome.
Glad you and yours made it home safely. I would comment you were fortunate to have only a small issue.
You will find taking along...

11-09-2010, 05:46 AM

Replies: 22

Wiring RV Generator to supply main house ???

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Any attempt to use back-up power without a...

Any attempt to use back-up power without a transfer switch, if not installed at least inspected and passed by both a certified electrician AND the power company is illegal. The risk issue is not...

11-08-2010, 10:57 AM

Replies: 42

Progressive RV Insurance

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Posted By Kountry87Air

As Paul Harvey used to say.."now for the rest of...

As Paul Harvey used to say.."now for the rest of the story"
Progressive Ins was founded by curernt majority owner, Peter Lewis, family.
Google "Peter Lewis" and see what he does with your premium...

11-07-2010, 05:52 AM

Replies: 3

Spread the Word

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Good stuff!

Good stuff!

11-06-2010, 05:41 AM

Replies: 44

Views: 4,715

Posted By Kountry87Air

I understand the sentiment Super..but this is...

I understand the sentiment Super..but this is different reason. Part of the effort to reduce the trillions in US debt is to devalue the dollar on the global currency exchange. Since oil is traded...

11-06-2010, 05:29 AM

Replies: 44

Views: 4,715

Posted By Kountry87Air

Interesting comments all. DW and I are a...

Interesting comments all.
DW and I are a blended family..though we do not have kids at home..instead we have 5 in college. Can you say EXPENSIVE!? We fall into that MH use category of...

Forum: New Member Check-In

11-06-2010, 05:10 AM

Replies: 3

New from phoenix

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Hello Jim and welcome to the site. We also have a...

Hello Jim and welcome to the site. We also have a vintage MH and the (ability to)tinker aspect is one I appreciate..and DW is sometimes apprecative and sometimes amused by all my goings on in that...

How much propane does average Fridge burn in 24 hours?

11-06-2010, 05:02 AM

Replies: 44

Views: 98,440

Posted By Kountry87Air

Thnks to Dan L and Kix for the feedback..didn't...

Thnks to Dan L and Kix for the feedback..didn't mean to hijack the thread..I will have to wait for Spring I guess to check out just what does happen with ours.

11-06-2010, 04:54 AM

Replies: 1

The First Class C ???

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Thats would be a conversation starter at any CG....

Thats would be a conversation starter at any CG. I'd say perhaps the boards would blow off while driving but perhaps it doesn't go all that fast....

11-05-2010, 08:25 AM

Replies: 44

Views: 4,715

Posted By Kountry87Air

When does fuel cost force to park?

Well fudge!
DW and I have been planning our February trip from Indiana to warm Florida. This is/was to be our first big time use of the MH. 2400 miles round trip.
Today we read in the paper the...

Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions

11-05-2010, 08:13 AM

Replies: 14

Need advice on a new purchase

Views: 2,855

Posted By Kountry87Air

Very neat. I am interested in the mpg thing so...

Very neat. I am interested in the mpg thing so will look for your posts on the results. I hope it does do the 16mpg..would sure be nice to improve that area of the RV experience!

How much propane does average Fridge burn in 24 hours?

11-05-2010, 08:03 AM

Replies: 44

Views: 98,440

Posted By Kountry87Air

I have become addicted to this site and this...

I have become addicted to this site and this thread is an example of why that is so.
We use our MH for only short weekend jaunts so we're not on the road more than a few hours at a time before...

Forum: Vintage RV's

11-04-2010, 08:16 AM

Replies: 16

couple of questions please,

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Posted By Kountry87Air

You and me a 55,000 others find this site helpful...

You and me a 55,000 others find this site helpful and encouraging.

On a tangent...there often are posts from folks asking if the RV sales guy should be trusted/believed...and the often answer is...

Forum: New Member Check-In

11-04-2010, 08:04 AM

Replies: 3

New Member from Michigan

Views: 628

Posted By Kountry87Air

Uhhh...I believe it reads "I RV too" as in "I...

Uhhh...I believe it reads "I RV too" as in "I also RV"..hence the community aspect.

Forum: Vintage RV's

11-02-2010, 07:58 AM

Replies: 16

couple of questions please,

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Posted By Kountry87Air

It would seem someone has done some revamping of...

It would seem someone has done some revamping of the coaches systems.
It is unusual for 1980's Class C coach to be 50 amp..so someone has upgraded the electrical system. If it were me, I would study...

11-02-2010, 07:49 AM

Replies: 15

List of "Man Rules"

Views: 2,877

Posted By Kountry87Air

List of "Man Rules"

I received these "Man Rules" in an email. I don't know who wrote them down.

1.. Men are NOT mind readers.
( FIRST & FOREMOST RULE)

1.. Learn to work the toilet seat. ...

Forum: New Rig Show-Off!

11-02-2010, 07:37 AM

Replies: 15

My New Rig - Fleetwood

Views: 2,902

Posted By Kountry87Air

Very nice coach indeed! Great interior. Have fun...

Very nice coach indeed! Great interior. Have fun and enjoy!

Forum: New Member Check-In

11-01-2010, 02:39 PM

Replies: 6

New to forum and ready to purchase

Views: 1,163

Posted By Kountry87Air

For your family it would appear to have a good...

For your family it would appear to have a good layout and I can see why it appeals. I can't offer any insights on the chassis/engine etc. 16 would seem "unbelievable" mileage but as you say..it's the...

11-01-2010, 02:23 PM

Replies: 14

Any Port in a Storm

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Thanks to both Seajay and Stubeje for the...

Thanks to both Seajay and Stubeje for the suggestions.
The local LP dealer said his trucks don't carry the adaptor for RV's and I must come to the local plant for LP fill. Oh well..moot point now as...

Forum: Vintage RV's

10-29-2010, 03:27 PM

Replies: 5

couple of pic's of demo work on '78 Southwind

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Nice update. I especially appreciate the 3rd pic...

Nice update. I especially appreciate the 3rd pic which gives a sense of the scope of effort. However, I don't see a "critical" tool..one which I always have on any big time project..a radio with a...

Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum

10-29-2010, 08:54 AM

Replies: 3

Navistar Delivers More Than 7,000 New 2010 Vehicles

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Posted By Kountry87Air

Navistar (IH) bought Monaco Coach from it's...

Navistar (IH) bought Monaco Coach from it's bankruptcy and has been reformed as Monaco RV, a Navistar divsion. Monaco Coach owned several other RV brands including Workhorse chassis. Here is a link...

Forum: Vintage RV's

10-29-2010, 06:55 AM

Replies: 19

1986 Bounder must make 600 miles! HELP PLEASE

Views: 8,005

Posted By Kountry87Air

If it were me I would be concerned with stuff...

If it were me I would be concerned with stuff like the cooling system, fuel system, suspension system, brakes,belts and lubrication points.
After examing each for obvious issues like leaks or...

10-28-2010, 12:02 PM

Replies: 14

Any Port in a Storm

Views: 2,252

Posted By Kountry87Air

Power also has been spotty last few days. Each...

Power also has been spotty last few days. Each time it's gone off we look out to the MH and am comforted to know we have options, though I kick myself for allowing the LP in the MH to be low. We live...