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Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-30-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 378
Posted By Retiredblade
ISC dip stick tube

I know this has been batted around on the forum. On the way down to Fl. and back, oil was being pushed out of the plastic dip stick tube at the block. I also seen it was melted through by the turbo....
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-16-2019, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By Retiredblade
basement flooring

My Islander had a leak due to water heater from previous owner and one time for me. Few years went by, the floor was spongy. So I unscrewed the plastic panels on the floor, took them out and found...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-16-2019, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,012
Posted By Retiredblade
Air brake tanks

I agree, if one is handy, take it off and take it to a truck facility, or, take a picture of it to show them.

One thing I learned working all my life on heavy equipment, you have to drain the air...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-07-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,635
Posted By Retiredblade
Fuel Gauge

When I first got my Islander, the gauge read full or empty all the time, don't remember which one. I got the wiring schematic and traced the color and how many wires there were. I trace it to the...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 05-15-2017, 05:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 910
Posted By Retiredblade
Short in water heater

This Winter had the same problem. So I went on the internet and downloaded the complete manual for the water heater which had a step by step trouble shooting guide. When I got home I got the ohm...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 01-16-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,307
Posted By Retiredblade
air filter

Have you tried dropping the air filter out of the filter housing and checking what kind it is? Most likely a Donaldson, I always buy my air filters from Ryder truck parts on line, good selection of...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 01-03-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 830
Posted By Retiredblade
Conroller

I had to replace mine last summer, darn thing just hanging there behind that panel, I wonder why they put it there, most likely a after thought. I had a hard time finding one, got might off of ebay.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 12-14-2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,151
Posted By Retiredblade
power draw

I found that my steps draw power, I pull the fuse out when sitting, also up in front cabinet where that electrical wire plugs in, that powers the winegard selector, it draws power even though it's...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-07-2015, 05:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,575
Posted By Retiredblade
refer

When I first got my coach, it didn't make ice. I replaced the water valve, from the outside thru the vent, easy job. Then I noticed the plastic line was all broken up. My refer is double door, so...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-31-2015, 05:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By Retiredblade
water from refer

The folks who own my motor home before me must have had to same problem. They fixed it by attaching a hose from the bottom of the tray, down through the bay and out of the motor home, so if any water...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-30-2015, 03:18 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,688
Posted By Retiredblade
fan bearing

You must have hit the nail on the head!!
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-30-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 756
Posted By Retiredblade
holding tank

How about Used RV Parts And Accessories | Visone RV Monaco Parts Dealer | rvparts.visonerv.com (https://www.visonerv.com) They have a few National rv's in their yard.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-30-2015, 06:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,288
Posted By Retiredblade
alfa

I agree, when I first got interested in getting a M.H., I liked Alfa's They were roomy and tall ceilings. Then started seeing for myself that cheap contruction, those outside doors, and so many folks...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-29-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,288
Posted By Retiredblade
Alfa

Alfa's are noted for their slides sticking, seen a lot of them in rv parks with slides half out.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-28-2015, 04:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,953
Posted By Retiredblade
National

I'm happy with mine, but, I must admit, I would rather have a Newell! :laugh:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-27-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,636
Posted By Retiredblade
dishwasher

It's great to have one, I installed ours 2 years ago, the wife wouldn't be without it.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-27-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,875
Posted By Retiredblade
glue remover

Acetone
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-27-2015, 03:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,710
Posted By Retiredblade
repair job

Fine job Dick, Ooooh that finger, that had to hurt! I smash one of mine between a three foot breaker bar and the track of a dozer when the socket slipped of the bolt head, I had to sit down with my...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-26-2015, 06:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,898
Posted By Retiredblade
ceiling

Here is a pic of ceiling and new computer desk I made where a big old stuffed chair use to reside.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-26-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,898
Posted By Retiredblade
ceiling

Well, this spring, I took all the front cabinets, down, I had to because I had a bad leak and it stained the ceiling. I got to see how the M.H. factory constructed the thing. Wasn't to please d on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-24-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,203
Posted By Retiredblade
Filter

Well, maybe you wouldn't but the company I worked for 35 years did, it works, you don't use 100 psi of course. 35 psi or so. It blows out dust, twigs, bugs. But you do your thing, I will do mine. Cat...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-24-2015, 05:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,203
Posted By Retiredblade
coolant filter

I always change the coolant filter when I change oil and oil filter, why not? It's there for a reason. No one has mentioned air filters, I change mine every other year and the year I don't I take my...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-24-2015, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,374
Posted By Retiredblade
dash lights

I wish I had that problem, the dash gauges in my Islander are back lit in red, I just can't see them at night. I would change them all out if it wasn't so expensive.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-20-2015, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,622
Posted By Retiredblade
rv distribution board

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Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-20-2015, 06:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,622
Posted By Retiredblade
rv distribution board

Thanks for the info, reading over the info, and without doing any tests, I believe that relay on the curcuit board is my problem, (K1) It is the only relay on my board. I am not going to spend $300....
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-19-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By Retiredblade
battery isolater

Apprently, mine is like Rooks, bottom left of rv curcuit board. But don't know how to test it, I guess I will just flip on the gen when I make a lunch/rest stop and charge the house batteries up....
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-19-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By Retiredblade
curcuit board

Hi Rook, I will check it out, I don't think going down the road my altenator is charging house batteries, maybe on my model it is not suppose to. When I turn the gen on they get charged. I have to...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-19-2015, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By Retiredblade
battery isolator

I read about this thing, but don't know where it is located.
I have a National Islander, about the same as Tradewinds. Where is it reside at?
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-19-2015, 05:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,622
Posted By Retiredblade
battery charging

On my Islander I have noticed that going down the road, my coach batteries are not being charged by the alt. But if I turn on the gen. they get charged. Sitting in the driveway in the summer with it...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-19-2015, 05:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,710
Posted By Retiredblade
parts

Strange, I was going through their large stock and most of the motor homes are there because of fires. Fires in the engine area and fires in the refer area. I know a few years back, I was under my...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-19-2015, 05:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,710
Posted By Retiredblade
parts

I went to their website, looks like they have a 02 Tradewind, your most likely in luck!
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-19-2015, 04:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,710
Posted By Retiredblade
rv parts

Go to www.rvparts.visonerv.com in Kentucky, they are huge, browse their stock, last I seen they had your model. It is Visone rv parts, can't seem to get the www to open up.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-15-2015, 04:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,760
Posted By Retiredblade
inverter

I know when the ole girl forgets and turns the microwave on and turns on either the toaster oven or toaster at the same time, it pops the circuit breaker on the inverter (freedom 458). So, out the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-02-2015, 04:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,455
Posted By Retiredblade
inverter fan

Had about the same problem a few years ago. Called Xantrex repair, sent the unit to them. A electronic board went out and the fan, had a recall on it, Xantrex stop using that brand of fan because of...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-02-2015, 04:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,611
Posted By Retiredblade
Samsung

It's a Samsung series 6 6400-6500 . 1 1/2" thick. Smart tv, had it for several years now.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-28-2015, 04:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,072
Posted By Retiredblade
locking fuel cap

I found it, I bought mine on Amazon, $61. Chromed, heavy brass with lock in it with two keys.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-28-2015, 04:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,072
Posted By Retiredblade
Fuel Cap

I replaced mine, they are marine deck fuel caps. I surfed the net and found a nice locking fuel cap, someone was stealing fuel so both sides of the fuel tank has locking caps. I looked through my...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-28-2015, 04:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,611
Posted By Retiredblade
mid-tv

I am sure you will enjoy the new location of your tv. I don't understand the designers at National. Why have a tv sitting up front and not being able to use the driver and passenger seats? I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-03-2015, 05:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,278
Posted By Retiredblade
roadside assistance ins.

I've had Coachnet close to nine years, used them once and they were very resonsive, friendly and did what they were suppose to do. Even when the tow truck operator damaged my hitch receiver on my old...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-03-2015, 05:08 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,517
Posted By Retiredblade
death wobble

Reading your reply, it makes sence. I haven't had any problems, but I like to be on top of things just in case. My hitch and receiver are very tight, my tow bar is all steel and very tight, perhaps...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-01-2015, 04:06 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,517
Posted By Retiredblade
death wobble

Now I am getting concerned! Perhaps it is because of the electric steering? I've searched around and no one makes a steering stabilizer for the Cherokee. I've set aside some heavy bungee cords to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-31-2015, 05:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,933
Posted By Retiredblade
jacking up

My manual says not to do it. Four years ago, I went to my local tire dealer to get two front tires. It is a big shop, they do a lot of big rigs. They must have hired a rookie, and as I was standing...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-30-2015, 04:58 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,517
Posted By Retiredblade
Jeep Cherokee

I have a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, V6, tows great, this is the first I've heard of the "death wobble". I have a Roadmaster stowmaster, that thing weighs a ton by itself. My hitch is lined up...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-27-2015, 04:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,636
Posted By Retiredblade
Aux switch

Mine is what it is labeled, Aux. controls nothing, I pulled the dash one time to move four rocker switch from the panel by my left elbow. What designer put them there for I don't know, you have to...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-26-2015, 04:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,841
Posted By Retiredblade
paint code

I wish I knew mine, several years ago, I remember seeing the paint code up in the cabinet, paint maker was Martin Senour, but since seeing the tag, it must have fell off. Don't know where it went! I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2015, 06:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,294
Posted By Retiredblade
gas or diesel

I don't think the folks asking gas or diesel is thinking or will be thinking of something like you have! What you have fits your need, it wouldn't fit my need, all the places I go would not let you...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,294
Posted By Retiredblade
diesel vs gas

I'm not even going to comment!:laugh:
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-12-2015, 04:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,198
Posted By Retiredblade
12v to 24v

Your right Dick, sounds like our friend boasted his batteries to 24v. Problems now, everywhere that 24v traveled to, kaput!!
Everytime I take wires off of anything, I make a schematic, I'm not as...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2015, 12:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,746
Posted By Retiredblade
Salvage title

For the last 25 years that's all I have driven is salvage titled cars and pickups. Rules are differant in each state. I went to Copart years ago, bid on a 92 Saab 9000, dented passenger door, a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,653
Posted By Retiredblade
RV's

One thing about RV's, weather gassers or diesels, their all money pits! I like mine but one is always putting money into it, voluntary or not. One will never recoup what one puts into it. I put in a...
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