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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-04-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,689
Posted By MaxTurner1
If cops can record you - you can record them....

If cops can record you - you can record them. CBS newser Charles Osgood, back in the 1960's said, "just because you're not paranoid, doesn't mean they're not watching". How true that rings these...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-20-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,279
Posted By MaxTurner1
Wow. Great workmanship. I looked at each and...

Wow. Great workmanship. I looked at each and every photo you guys posted. Even zoomed in on many. Starting to get more confidence. I too am alone, except for my wife who is always great help.

We...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-18-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,279
Posted By MaxTurner1
A couple of questions. Ernie, you say heat the...

A couple of questions. Ernie, you say heat the backside with a torch. Is this to make it more pliable or make it stickier?

Did you do the cockpit area? If so, did you remove the captain and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-17-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,279
Posted By MaxTurner1
I too want to freshen our 2005 Adventurer. I have...

I too want to freshen our 2005 Adventurer. I have been toying with the idea of the peel and stick planks that look like wood. Since you can cut it with a utility knife or sheet metal sheers it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-16-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 957
Posted By MaxTurner1
I only had one dealing with Good Sam's extended...

I only had one dealing with Good Sam's extended warranty folks. They paid the bulk of a refrigerator cooling unit replacement. No questions, no problems. As I recall, a couple other things were found...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-16-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,306
Posted By MaxTurner1
Thank God you didn't break anything but your...

Thank God you didn't break anything but your pride. After 50, bones don't heal as fast. We all do stupid stuff. (Wasn't stupid that long ago, but time takes it's toll.
I jumped on top of our dryer...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-14-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,798
Posted By MaxTurner1
First, my main reason for the post is to warn...

First, my main reason for the post is to warn others that they may be in for big tax bills out of the blue.
Not being a lawyer I don't fully understand all of the nuances of the laws. I worked for...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-13-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,183
Posted By MaxTurner1
I chose not to winterize (stupidly), so I put a...

I chose not to winterize (stupidly), so I put a shop light in the water/sewer compartment, a space heater in the coach and opened doors inside. Last night it went to teens, so I turned on the furnace...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-13-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,798
Posted By MaxTurner1
To answer the questions, No I did not study...

To answer the questions, No I did not study Indiana's laws. Not being a lawyer I figure I would misinterpret them. I know other people who are doing the same thing. Just simple logic tells me if I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-12-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,798
Posted By MaxTurner1
Montana LLC - Old Topic - New Pain

Just a quick note about setting up an LLC in Montana to avoid sales tax, etc. While it appears perfectly legal look out. I used Deer Creek and they did everything promised. For three years all has...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-30-2013, 06:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,830
Posted By MaxTurner1
Thanks. I have a couple frame spots I want to...

Thanks. I have a couple frame spots I want to just make look better. Not that all coaches don't have rust, even the brand new ones.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-28-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,691
Posted By MaxTurner1
Depending on the weather, I shut the engine off,...

Depending on the weather, I shut the engine off, but leave the generator running. Keeps it cool on hot days. Besides, the genset is further away than the fellow who pulls in on the other side of the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-28-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,830
Posted By MaxTurner1
Where do you typically find this stuff ?

Where do you typically find this stuff ?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-16-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,345
Posted By MaxTurner1
I strongly suggest filling and dumping a couple...

I strongly suggest filling and dumping a couple times. Then pour in double what the bottle says of Pure Power....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-02-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 37,704
Posted By MaxTurner1
I got my info from a state trooper who does DOT...

I got my info from a state trooper who does DOT inspections in my state. While most officers avoid RVs because there are so many grey areas, he will write you for not having one near the exit door....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-01-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 37,704
Posted By MaxTurner1
Stay away from "King RV", Fredericksburg, VA. I...

Stay away from "King RV", Fredericksburg, VA. I bought a nice Pace Arrow there. The coach was fine, but they said it was fully serviced -- wrong. I should have checked. Put me on the road with no...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-01-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 36,707
Posted By MaxTurner1
Seems dogs and cats win. They cause the most...

Seems dogs and cats win. They cause the most problems, or should I say their owners cause the most problems. I've seen cats on leashes and think that should be mandatory. When you step in crap, it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-09-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,114
Posted By MaxTurner1
Amazon has always protected me and I also use...

Amazon has always protected me and I also use PayPal for added protection. Thanks for the info --- I'll never buy from them.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-28-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,986
Posted By MaxTurner1
Unfortunately there is verbage saying the...

Unfortunately there is verbage saying the covenants and rules can be changed by a majority vote of home owners. While not even half of the homes voted, the new rules passed. Thus no grandfathering....
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-28-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,458
Posted By MaxTurner1
I live in the Hoosier state. Trust me, I-65 and...

I live in the Hoosier state. Trust me, I-65 and I-70 are as bad as the Pennsylvania turnpike. All bounce, bang, and tear up your coach. We have plenty of money to freely hand it to our enemies in...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-28-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,986
Posted By MaxTurner1
Simply put, "HOA's suck". I knew the covenants...

Simply put, "HOA's suck". I knew the covenants when we bought, but after 17 years, they changed them to read, "no trailers, boats,, RVs... you name it...". It's like playing poker and then the rules...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-28-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,797
Posted By MaxTurner1
I too didn't feel I needed protection on the...

I too didn't feel I needed protection on the black tank flush, until we were at a CG with more than plenty pressure. I hooked it up, turned water on and "Blamo" = Big Bang. It blew up the internal...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-19-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,078
Posted By MaxTurner1
"Pure Power Blue" Camping World carries it....

"Pure Power Blue"
Camping World carries it. It's a liquid full of eating enzymes. Works like the stuff you put in a septic tank to eat away your problem. I had the same problem with my grey tank. I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-18-2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,104
Posted By MaxTurner1
John, Great quote about it going in and coming...

John,
Great quote about it going in and coming out.
BYW Camping World, who tried to sell me on using theirs in Greenwood, has the dump station at the far end of their "overnight parking" area....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-17-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,104
Posted By MaxTurner1
Hey, I got a great APP exercise and introduced to...

Hey, I got a great APP exercise and introduced to Sanidumps.com from my rant. Those alone were worth some lashings.
John, I did call a couple dealers who said no dump and then called back and said...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-16-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,104
Posted By MaxTurner1
Okay guys, I take my beating. I had the "Dump"...

Okay guys, I take my beating. I had the "Dump" app on my iPhone, just forgot about it.

Seriously, I still think places that sell and service camping vehicles should provide dump stations for their...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-15-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,104
Posted By MaxTurner1
Hard to find Dump Stations

I live in Carmel, indiana. They say we are about the 12th largest city in the US, but need to dump and you're in trouble. All the dealers, including Camping World, say no dump station. Great they...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-14-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,398
Posted By MaxTurner1
I had been leaving the grey open, except the...

I had been leaving the grey open, except the night before I knew I needed to drain the black. That way I had grey to flush the hose. Unfortunately it lets the tank dry above the water level and it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-04-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,351
Posted By MaxTurner1
Steve, I put six new Michelin's on this past...

Steve,
I put six new Michelin's on this past fall. They had great tread, but age or U-V cracking on the side walls. I went to a truck tire dealer with just a few locations, not a big chain. They...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-25-2013, 05:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,221
Posted By MaxTurner1
I'm surprised no one has brought up the other...

I'm surprised no one has brought up the other pain at the pump. You can't fill an RV for $ 75, $ 100 or even $ 150, but all pumps shut you down regardless of your credit, and make you go inside,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-25-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,036
Posted By MaxTurner1
I for one, came down to Florida for the winter....

I for one, came down to Florida for the winter. Watching the weather at home in Indiana, we decided to stay here until it stays above freezing at night before heading home. I just don't want to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-20-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 37,697
Posted By MaxTurner1
Am I correct, that you can pain the walls made...

Am I correct, that you can pain the walls made out of that thin wall paper looking stuff, just like at the stationary home?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-26-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,307
Posted By MaxTurner1
I highly suggest you visit dealerships til you...

I highly suggest you visit dealerships til you are blue in the face. By then you and your wife will have picked a make, model, year, price -- really know what pleases you. Then hit the internet and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-26-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,433
Posted By MaxTurner1
You're not the first. I had a boss who's boss...

You're not the first. I had a boss who's boss told him to take the radio station RV out in a field near the building and dump the BLACK TANK. He didn't know squat about it. (Squat - get that). Well...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-17-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,540
Posted By MaxTurner1
We've had both the side by side Dometic and...

We've had both the side by side Dometic and regular Norcold. Both with ice makers, we love iced tea. I fear that if you go with a home unit you will find your self in trouble some day by not having...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-08-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 962
Posted By MaxTurner1
Welcome. I have the same coach and love it. My...

Welcome. I have the same coach and love it. My wife and I divied up ... she gets her side and I have mine. I have charger cables and misc. STUFF on my side. We traded a Pace Arrow 37A 2002 for our...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-21-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,416
Posted By MaxTurner1
Absolutely. Real bettery shops use a tester that...

Absolutely. Real bettery shops use a tester that gives a CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) reading. It actually puts a load on them and then tests..
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-21-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,416
Posted By MaxTurner1
Since you are a newbie and I consider myself in...

Since you are a newbie and I consider myself in that category too, let me pass on a few things I have recently learned. First about keeping your coach from freezing I am using a ceramic space heater...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-12-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By MaxTurner1
Thanks for all the input. I am going to start by...

Thanks for all the input. I am going to start by disconnecting the cable....and see what happens. With the slide in of course.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-10-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Posted By MaxTurner1
Same problem here...... but your wing nut...

Same problem here...... but your wing nut solution sounds like it will make it a lot easier. Thanks
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-10-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By MaxTurner1
Basement doors need to open wider

I have a 2005 Adventurer. The basement doors open upward (in your face). I realize those with a slide above have to be limited, but has anyone added gas shock type units to hold them open. The one...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-08-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 37,787
Posted By MaxTurner1
After reading this thread I came to the...

After reading this thread I came to the conclusion, poop is the worst part of rving. You will eventually get a clog. Whether it's poop or paper or a combination, it's not going anywhere until you...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-08-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,192
Posted By MaxTurner1
Couldn't find a map program that would consider...

Couldn't find a map program that would consider height, weight, etc. But there is one for truckers you could use. It's pricey. Truck specific takes into account all the things you want -- just you'd...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-03-2012, 06:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,192
Posted By MaxTurner1
I have a Mac Book Pro, iPad 2, and iPhone 4s ---...

I have a Mac Book Pro, iPad 2, and iPhone 4s --- Like the Lamb's said above, "once you go Mac, you can't go back", they work, they're fun, there are apps for everything. I find there is a place or...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-03-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,179
Posted By MaxTurner1
I had an EDPM (rubber roof) on our previous...

I had an EDPM (rubber roof) on our previous coach. After a lot of home work, I ran across Snow Seal. The stuff very easy to apply on a clean roof. I brushed the edges and around everything mounted on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-31-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,024
Posted By MaxTurner1
If the dealer wants to charge for checking it...

If the dealer wants to charge for checking it out, how can you trust him? If he finds something wrong he's in fear of loosing a sale, so he'll keep his mouth shut. On the other hand if he finds a...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-22-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,145
Posted By MaxTurner1
When we got our new to us Adventurer, it came...

When we got our new to us Adventurer, it came with none of the manuals. I went on line and found all of the manuals and downloaded them. (Even took time to read some). I bought a program called Docs...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-05-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,508
Posted By MaxTurner1
I would love to make that trip, but finances wont...

I would love to make that trip, but finances wont allow it. For anyone thinking about it, look up Belize, it's beautiful.
It's also the home of Marie Sharps hot sauce. It's the best.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-02-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 900
Posted By MaxTurner1
Maybe this can save you some money. I found...

Maybe this can save you some money. I found several places on line that only sell cabinet doors, drawer boxes, etc.. You will be able to find a match there. Also, I found a cabinet door to use where...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-08-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,919
Posted By MaxTurner1
Anyone try pouring some "Odoban" in the toilet....

Anyone try pouring some "Odoban" in the toilet. It comes inn different scents. I dumped some orange flavor in our tank and when I flushed it a couple times, I made it to plain clear water coming out....
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