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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-16-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,699
Posted By RV735
Below are listed MH brake system tests that...

Below are listed MH brake system tests that should be done periodically to ensure safe air brake operation.

Motorhome air brake system testing
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by Jerry Fitzgerald

AIR GOVERNOR TEST
This...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-03-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By RV735
Canyon de Chelly Jeep Tours

I am looking to visit Canyon de Chelly, Arizona in March of 2023 and was wondering if anyone has used the Jeep tours. Can you provide and information on the tours and/or sights to explore in the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-19-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,022
Posted By RV735
I also have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. I...

I also have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. I have towed it 12k over the last 3 years with no problems with added wiring kit. I did the same research and also concluded that the wiring ket was not...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-19-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,946
Posted By RV735
A word of caution. Glacier Nat Park required...

A word of caution. Glacier Nat Park required aGoing-to-the-Sun Road Entry Ticket before you can enter the park. 50% are available 120 days in advance or your arrival. In order to assure your access...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 09-03-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,428
Posted By RV735
Sounds like the it could be a HUIE pump failing....

Sounds like the it could be a HUIE pump failing. I had similar symptoms when we were in Homer AK. I hope it is something simple.

A diesel mechanic can check the pressure out put to determine if...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-01-2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,249
Posted By RV735
We own a 19 trailhawk with 20K and 8k additional...

We own a 19 trailhawk with 20K and 8k additional towed miles. We reviewed the Wrangler and the Trailhawk. Since we do mostly over the road driving we chose the Trailhawk. We do some overland trails...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-21-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,093
Posted By RV735
Aero Cosmetics, Wash n Wax All. Have used to for...

Aero Cosmetics, Wash n Wax All. Have used to for 10 years. Applied one or two times per year on a 17 year old coach and looks like new. Its easy application and lasting shine make it a time saver.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-01-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,943
Posted By RV735
FYI: I purchased (4) Lifeline batteries (GPL-4CT,...

FYI: I purchased (4) Lifeline batteries (GPL-4CT, 6 volt) and installed them to replace (3) 12 volt wet cells in my Itasca Meridian in 2011. The motor home has been used 3 to 5 months traveling a...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-23-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,182
Posted By RV735
How much safety margin do you want when the need...

How much safety margin do you want when the need arises to stop to avoid an accident?
Here is a simple illustration of how weights effects stopping distance.

Assuming we look at weight as the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-03-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,035
Posted By RV735
A must see on the Trace is at mile marker 338 in...

A must see on the Trace is at mile marker 338 in Alabama: Tom Hendrix's memorial to his great-great-grandmother Te-lah-nay, a Yuchi Indian healer who was swept up in the Trail of Tears in the 1830s....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-16-2021, 06:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,548
Posted By RV735
Check out Edgestar 120/12 volt freezes on Amazon....

Check out Edgestar 120/12 volt freezes on Amazon. We have used ours to 8 years.

Safe Travels and the JOY IN IN THE RIDE
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-19-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,023
Posted By RV735
We purchased a 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk last year...

We purchased a 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk last year and traveled out West to Yellowstone and back to NY, 5K miles. No problems. We installed the Demco brakes and Blue Ox front tow plate and a wiring...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 07-08-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,708
Posted By RV735
Traveling since June in Minnesota, South Dakota,...

Traveling since June in Minnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana with no problems.

Safe Travels and THE JOY IS IN THE RIDE
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-18-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,817
Posted By RV735
Talk about Wreakhouse in Newfoundland. We were...

Talk about Wreakhouse in Newfoundland. We were there in 2016. Stopped in a RV Park after departing the ferry form NS. At 2 AM the wind started blowing 90 mph. It blew until 2 PM, 12 hours. At the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-18-2020, 04:27 AM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 258,069
Posted By RV735
Natchez, Mississippi ?

Natchez, Mississippi ?
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-14-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,719
Posted By RV735
Tahquamenon Falls State Park on the upper part of...

Tahquamenon Falls State Park on the upper part of Michigan is beautiful. Take a row boat out to the island by the falls. The campground is very inviting.
...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-22-2020, 07:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,520
Posted By RV735
I see you are going to Mesa Verde National Park,...

I see you are going to Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. You should consider Monument Valley ( Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah) about 150 mi west. It was one of the best surprises we encountered in...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-22-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,626
Posted By RV735
We have towed with a Blue Ox 10,000 #Avail Tow...

We have towed with a Blue Ox 10,000 #Avail Tow Bar BX7420. This is the new model. We purchased the preceding model 10 yrs ago with no problems and 75K miles towed. I chose the 10,000 # capacity to...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-13-2020, 05:47 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 19,664
Posted By RV735
Just purchased a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk and...

Just purchased a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk and set up with Blue Ox tow bar and AirFoce One brake system. It replaces our 2006 Jeep Liberty that we towed 75K and an odometer reading of 165K with no...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-24-2020, 06:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,173
Posted By RV735
When we travel on I-40 and pass through Winslow...

When we travel on I-40 and pass through Winslow we stop at La Posada Hotel and eat. I enjoy the The Signature Soup; Creamy sweet corn in the same bowl with smooth and spicy black bean topped with a...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-18-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 258,069
Posted By RV735
Here is an iconic picture we woke up early and...

Here is an iconic picture we woke up early and took at 5 AM this this past May 2019.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-18-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 258,069
Posted By RV735
Here is an iconic picture we woke up early and...

Here is an iconic picture we woke up early and took at 5 AM this this past May 2019.
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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-02-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 258,069
Posted By RV735
Busskipper is this US-20 in WY south of...

Busskipper is this US-20 in WY south of Thermopolis ?

Safe Travels and THE JOY IS IN THE RIDE
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-25-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,382
Posted By RV735
An interesting side trip just north of Big Bend...

An interesting side trip just north of Big Bend Park on highway FM-2627 approx. 6.2 mi off RT-385 is Stillwell Ranch Store & RV Park. Hallie Stillwell was a very interesting early 1900's Rancher...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-26-2019, 08:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By RV735
Here is list of safety air brake tests that I...

Here is list of safety air brake tests that I perform periodically. These tests are for a Class A with Air Brakes and will help assure you have a safe journey.

Motorhome air brake system testing
...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-26-2019, 04:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,996
Posted By RV735
Below is an Motorhome air brake system testing...

Below is an Motorhome air brake system testing information that will tell if there are problems that need to be addressed before traveling. I periodically perform the test to check the air system.
...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-10-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,964
Posted By RV735
Here is an excellent mile by mile description of...

Here is an excellent mile by mile description of route 66. Give it to your copilot to put on their lap and follow the sights and attractions for each mile. We used it like the"Milepost" publication...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-29-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 764
Posted By RV735
Travel from Jackson Hole WY to Redwoods, Crater Lake, RT-101 to Seattle WA

We are traveling with our granddaughter (16) in the summer of 2020 and looking for Ideas along the way . We have 24 days from Jackson Hole to Seattle to fill in and would appreciate info along this...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-04-2019, 04:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,859
Posted By RV735
We have towed for 8 yrs and 75K miles with a Blue...

We have towed for 8 yrs and 75K miles with a Blue Ox 10K bar. When we have experienced binding my DW turns the wheels on the toad to one direction as far as it will turn and I check to release the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-03-2019, 07:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,303
Posted By RV735
When in Fredericksburg don't forget to visit...

When in Fredericksburg don't forget to visit luckenbach tx (13 mi for Fredericksburg) great County Music and enjoy the county picking music in the General Store. The LBJ Ranch is 16 mi east. The ...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-03-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,795
Posted By RV735
We traveled RT-22 (Johns Valley RD, RT-22) out of...

We traveled RT-22 (Johns Valley RD, RT-22) out of Bryce, right onto RT-62, right onto RT-24 into Torrey. If you Google this route it is shorter and flatter. It is NOT as scenic as RT-12 witch is very...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-20-2019, 05:24 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 38,586
Posted By RV735
One of the highlights of our Alaskan trip was the...

One of the highlights of our Alaskan trip was the plane ride into Denali and landing on a glacier. We flew out of Talkeetna in a Cessna 185 and landed on Eldridge Glacier. We used Sheldon Air Service...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-19-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,557
Posted By RV735
FYI, I cut a piece of heater hose to the length...

FYI, I cut a piece of heater hose to the length that prevents the air-brake form being depressed. I then cut it lengthwise so it can be slid under the knob to prevent it form being depressed. It has...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-14-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By RV735
We like Tucson. Phoenix has to much traffic and...

We like Tucson. Phoenix has to much traffic and is spread out over a large area. Apache Junction is the area we like the best if we go to Phoenix. Doing the Apache Trail, Roosevelt Lake area and...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-13-2019, 05:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By RV735
While in Tucson go to the Visitors Center and get...

While in Tucson go to the Visitors Center and get the Tucson Discount Book. Offers for many area discounts: exhibits, parks and food. Cost is $20. You will get it back on one or two purchases. It...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-21-2019, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 802
Posted By RV735
Looking for overnight camping midway Moab to Denver

We are traveling on I-70E and in need of one overnight stop midway between Moab UT and Denver CO and recommendations.

Safe Travels and THE JOY IS IN THE RIDE
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 04-11-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,783
Posted By RV735
We have enjoyed our Edgestar for 7 yrs as...

We have enjoyed our Edgestar for 7 yrs as primarily a 0 degree freezer.

https://www.edgestar.com/12-volt-portable-appliances/

Safe Travels and THE JOY IS IN THE RIDE
Forum: Full-Timers 02-26-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,046
Posted By RV735
Stop at the Visitors Center at 811 N Euclid Ave,...

Stop at the Visitors Center at 811 N Euclid Ave, Tucson, and pick up the Tucson Attractions book for $22. It has approx. 100 discounts available for major attractions in and around Tucson most 2 for...
Forum: South Central Region 02-02-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,237
Posted By RV735
CAMPER70 I see you may be going to Fredericksburg...

CAMPER70 I see you may be going to Fredericksburg TX. If that is in your plans we were just there and stayed at Lady Bird RV Park (very nice city park). We especially enjoyed the Pacific WW-ll Museum...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-22-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,170
Posted By RV735
I change my engine oil every 5K to protect the...

I change my engine oil every 5K to protect the HUEI pump. My silicon readings have been from 2 to 5 as tested by Blackstone Labs the last four tests. I am not sure what the units of measure are for...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-09-2018, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,305
Posted By RV735
Speaking of Lockhart TX reminds me of Blacks...

Speaking of Lockhart TX reminds me of Blacks Barbecue. We have stopped to enjoy the barbecue meats on the two occasions we stayed in the San Antonio area. 2019 we will be staying Fredericksburg and...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 12-06-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,448
Posted By RV735
I agree don't go on the Top of the World road on...

I agree don't go on the Top of the World road on rainy days-very muddy. You should consider adding the Kenai Peninsula; Whittier (drive thru the one way rail road tunnel), Seward ( Alaska SeaLife...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-26-2018, 05:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,580
Posted By RV735
We spent 40 days on the island in 2016 enjoyed it...

We spent 40 days on the island in 2016 enjoyed it immensely. Here are some other options. We also took the ferry to Labrador; camped near the ferry landing and traveled to Red Bay a UNESCO World...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-26-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,028
Posted By RV735
Wind gusts above 40 mph, especially form the...

Wind gusts above 40 mph, especially form the side, have pushed me part way into adjacent lanes. I find that to be unsafe and find a place to stop. I have seen large debris fly across the road like...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-08-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,601
Posted By RV735
Coach-Net has supported us for 7 yrs and 65K...

Coach-Net has supported us for 7 yrs and 65K miles. South Carolina with Battery technical info on Sunday mourning with phone call to Freightliner facility that was open in TX. Oregon on I-84 with a...
Forum: Full-Timers 11-08-2018, 04:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,735
Posted By RV735
Similar to CampDaven, South to I-10 in January...

Similar to CampDaven, South to I-10 in January over to Fredericksburg TX, short stay. On to Organ Pipe, Quartzite and Tucson thru February. March is Phoenix, Page, and Zion. April is Las Vegas, and...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-04-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,694
Posted By RV735
There is a RV Park in Santa Rosa, NM, Santa Rosa...

There is a RV Park in Santa Rosa, NM, Santa Rosa Campground & RV Park, that serves delicious Barbecue Specialties. We found it after experiencing severe cross winds on
I-40 of 50-70 mph and needing...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-29-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,017
Posted By RV735
When I drive to NC I avoid I-95. Too much heavy...

When I drive to NC I avoid I-95. Too much heavy traffic. From Ithaca NY I take I-81S to I-77 in Virginia down into NC. This will not be the shortest route but it avoids some of the traffic...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-28-2018, 06:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,972
Posted By RV735
We have traveled 48 of the fifty states in the...

We have traveled 48 of the fifty states in the past 7 years. The first purchase made with the current MH was a Surge Guard RV power monitor model 40240. It has protected use on 8 occasions and did...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-27-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 43,749
Posted By RV735
We plan on visiting for the first time. After...

We plan on visiting for the first time. After leaving NY late Dec, we will arrive from Organ Pipe Nat. Park to Quartzsite on 1/23 and leave on 2/1 for a month in Tucson.The balance of March and...
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