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Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-02-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,230
Posted By CAD-Man
I thought I should tell you all of my progress...

I thought I should tell you all of my progress for the no start in 2 years. I removed all plugs, and in the process damaged 4 plug wires. Then sprayed Amsoil fogging oil into each cylinder. Then I...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-11-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,230
Posted By CAD-Man
My Motor Home is stored on my property in west...

My Motor Home is stored on my property in west central Wyoming at 7000 feet. It is considered high desert where the humidity averages about 13% year around. It does get cold here, as low as 25 below,...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-10-2009, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,230
Posted By CAD-Man
Engine not started for 2 years

I have not started my motor home in 2 years and now need to use the motor home for a vacation. It is a 2003 Newmar Kountry Star on a W22 chassis. I have Mobil 1 oil in the engine. I bought some...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-22-2007, 11:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,294
Posted By CAD-Man
It's 3:00Am and I'm heading off to work. The RV...

It's 3:00Am and I'm heading off to work. The RV is all wrapped up (Covered) for the Winter. I will try to get to it after work today or Saturday after work and find the number for you.

Bruce
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-11-2006, 10:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 22,756
Posted By CAD-Man
I parked my Newmar on a level drive way and...

I parked my Newmar on a level drive way and installed all of my modifications, with the exception of the shocks, without jacks. I never had to do any grinding of parts to make them fit. I do not...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-28-2005, 06:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,017
Posted By CAD-Man
I have a SMI Stay-N-Play wireless model called...

I have a SMI Stay-N-Play wireless model called the SMI SilentPartner. I love the system. It doesn't get in the way and is out of sight. At first I had some radio control problems. But relocating the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-20-2005, 06:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,930
Posted By CAD-Man
TXiceman, As far as I know I do not have energy...

TXiceman,
As far as I know I do not have energy management system. None is mentioned in the owner's manual for my RV. I have never tried to run both AC in the cooling mode when on 30 amps but as I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2005, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Posted By CAD-Man
There are at least 2 oil filters for the 8.1L...

There are at least 2 oil filters for the 8.1L engine. One is a half quart (this is the standard filter) filter and with this installed the 8.1L engine holds 6.4 quarts. Then there is a 1 Quart filter...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-18-2005, 09:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,930
Posted By CAD-Man
TXiceman, Did I understand your response...

TXiceman,
Did I understand your response correctly? Only one air Conditioner will run or you can only run one air conditioner at a time? When I am on a 30amp circuit with my adapter, I can run...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-10-2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,741
Posted By CAD-Man
KentM, Just as 007 said. How come no ICC...

KentM,

Just as 007 said. How come no ICC switch on your dash? I thought almost all new Gas coaches got the ICC switch, I know all new diesels have them.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-09-2005, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
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Views: 2,670
Posted By CAD-Man
cboh1, I am shocked to see the amount of rust...

cboh1,
I am shocked to see the amount of rust on the coach to chassis support. It looks much more then just surface rust. My coach was driven from the manufacturer to Ca. in the winter time and I...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-09-2005, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,309
Posted By CAD-Man
The Filler neck for the Workhorse Chassis is a...

The Filler neck for the Workhorse Chassis is a GMC/Chevy truck filler neck (This information came from Workhorse) . A locking cas cap for a 2001 or newer GMC/Chevy truck will work on a Workhorse...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-05-2005, 09:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,430
Posted By CAD-Man
I have Koni shocks all around. I'm 100%...

I have Koni shocks all around. I'm 100% satisfied. If you have any piticular questions, please feel free to PM me or to send me email. My email address is located in my profile.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-05-2005, 08:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,593
Posted By CAD-Man
This article was pointed out in another Car forum...

This article was pointed out in another Car forum I belong to. Several people on the Forum ran various tests to see if this was in fact true and worked. Most people found their gas mileage either...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-25-2005, 05:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,175
Posted By CAD-Man
I really don't mind Camping World, Campers Choice...

I really don't mind Camping World, Campers Choice just gave me another place to look for a bargin. If I need something for my RV, I use Google to search for it and buy from the place that offers the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-25-2005, 06:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,175
Posted By CAD-Man
Catdave, I too order stuff from Campers Choice....

Catdave,
I too order stuff from Campers Choice. Well I just got interesting email from Campers Choice see below:

As you may be aware, effective April 22, Camper's Choice has elected to close its...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-20-2005, 11:26 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 22,756
Posted By CAD-Man
razorback, All 2004 and newer V6 FWD & AWD...

razorback,
All 2004 and newer V6 FWD & AWD Vue's (Honda Engine/Transmission) are towable 4 wheels down. 4 cylinder standard transmissions are towable 4 wheels down. 4 cylinder Autos or CVT's are...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-20-2005, 08:17 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 22,756
Posted By CAD-Man
razorback, I spent $2214.63 by the time I was...

razorback,
I spent $2214.63 by the time I was done. A lot more then I wanted to spend but it did make the improvements that I wanted.

The break down was 452.59 for the Super Steer and $1762 for...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-19-2005, 06:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,110
Posted By CAD-Man
I would like to make a quick comment on BKFMS...

I would like to make a quick comment on BKFMS question. I think you will find that all Coaches built on Workhorse chassis that have a wondering problem have a 11.5 feet or longer overhang ( distance...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-19-2005, 06:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,175
Posted By CAD-Man
Nick and Shelia, Yep it's snowing big time...

Nick and Shelia,
Yep it's snowing big time here. We are in the middle of a major winter storm. They are predicting any where from 9 to 18 inches of snow in some areas and 4 to 7 inches where I live....
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-19-2005, 11:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,175
Posted By CAD-Man
I can't go out in check right now, it's snowing...

I can't go out in check right now, it's snowing real good. But if I remember correctly you will need a 3/4, 7/8, and a 1 1/8 socket, Make sure you have deep sockets as well as shalow sockets. I also...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-19-2005, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,590
Posted By CAD-Man
I had DirecTV for nine years a loved it. When we...

I had DirecTV for nine years a loved it. When we moved from California to Wyoming DirecTV would not give us ABC because the local station 200 miles away would not give us a waver. So I changed over...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-17-2005, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,315
Posted By CAD-Man
2003 Kontry Star Class A $113K new, full...

2003 Kontry Star Class A $113K new, full replacement cost for the first 5 years, decreasing detuctable $650 a year through Progressive. I also have 2 2005 Honda ATV's with full coverage through...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-10-2005, 07:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,175
Posted By CAD-Man
I noticed several people here have talked about...

I noticed several people here have talked about breaker bars and long extensions and such to remove and install the shocks. When I installed mine, I used a 1/2 drive impact wrench to loosen and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-10-2005, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,967
Posted By CAD-Man
On my Kountry Star the vent for the...

On my Kountry Star the vent for the Convection/Micro is in the roof. There is a dome cover over the vent. As far as I can tell there is not a flapper on the vent and I do not get air comming down...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-10-2005, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,256
Posted By CAD-Man
I use the Karguard that is mounted on the tow...

I use the Karguard that is mounted on the tow bar. Over 4,000 miles towing and not a nick on the Saturn. I also have the standard mud flaps behind each front wheel and behind both duals on the rear.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-04-2005, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,174
Posted By CAD-Man
I have a W22 chassis, which should be the same...

I have a W22 chassis, which should be the same height as your W24. I use a 4 inch drop towing a 2004 Saturn Vue. I have never had the drop receiver drag. There was a gas station not far from my old...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-01-2005, 06:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,752
Posted By CAD-Man
Lee, stay Far, Far, Far away from Mr. Dan. If you...

Lee, stay Far, Far, Far away from Mr. Dan. If you need info please send either a private message or email. Email address is in my profile.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-31-2005, 01:41 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 21,846
Posted By CAD-Man
Yep, I'm surprised that more people haven't...

Yep, I'm surprised that more people haven't stepped up. At least Nedra and Vetteldy76 might have asked???
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-29-2005, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,752
Posted By CAD-Man
Yes it is worth the wait for a W24. Go to the ...

Yes it is worth the wait for a W24. Go to the workhorse WEB site a do a comparison between the two chassis. For the loger coaches the W24 is the only way to go. You may also wan to contact some of...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-29-2005, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,635
Posted By CAD-Man
chasfm, Have you checked to see if there is a...

chasfm,
Have you checked to see if there is a crack in the Vacuum Reservoir. When it gets hot under the hood the crack may expand and cause a loss of vacuum control.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-29-2005, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,856
Posted By CAD-Man
I use the larger Oil filter (Wix). With the...

I use the larger Oil filter (Wix). With the standard Oil filter the engine uses 6.4 Quarts. With the larger Oil filter it uses 7 Quarts. I use Mobil 1 5W-30. I change oil every 3,000 miles or once a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-29-2005, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,024
Posted By CAD-Man
The Evans control valve is the Mototrhome...

The Evans control valve is the Mototrhome manufactures responsibility. Workhorse only attaches the compressor and connection hoses. If you look in all the documentation that the RV manufacturer...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-27-2005, 12:21 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 21,846
Posted By CAD-Man
I want! I want! I Want! But can you have more...

I want! I want! I Want! But can you have more then one Karma. I already have "WCMC Member ∙ iRV2.com Contributor" I like those already I just mant to add Newmars Owner's Forum.
Can you help...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2005, 06:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,896
Posted By CAD-Man
007, just a small correction. The Dutch Star was...

007, just a small correction. The Dutch Star was the entry level Gas Model not the Kountry Star. The Dutch Star was renamed to a Scottsdale starting with the 2003 model year. Prior to 2003 the gas...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-24-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,214
Posted By CAD-Man
Isn't funny, when I first posted information...

Isn't funny, when I first posted information about towing the Vue, I stated you must run through the procedure every 8 hours or 500 miles which ever came first. Then I went back to look at my...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-10-2005, 07:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,099
Posted By CAD-Man
If you are using Netscape: 1 Click on Edit at...

If you are using Netscape:
1 Click on Edit at the top of the window
2 Select Preferences
3 When new window opens select Privacy & Security
4 Select Cookies
5 Click on Allow Cookies Based On...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-09-2005, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,099
Posted By CAD-Man
Threevagabonds, just a side note. In 3 years of...

Threevagabonds, just a side note. In 3 years of belonging to various Yahoo groups and the Newmar Groups in particular, I have never once received "junk" mail because of my membership to these groups....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-08-2005, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,099
Posted By CAD-Man
I have had just the opposite results with Yahoo...

I have had just the opposite results with Yahoo boards. I belong to 20 different Yahoo groups and have never had any problem joining or removing myself from the groups and I run a pop up blocker that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,122
Posted By CAD-Man
jerry7up As 007 said we all jump around from...

jerry7up
As 007 said we all jump around from forum to forum, since DriVers coach is on a W22 chassis some problems that plague one RV manufacturers chassis can also plague another RV manufacturers...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-04-2005, 01:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,104
Posted By CAD-Man
Mike T, is you RV Choice avaliable on the...

Mike T, is you RV Choice avaliable on the Workhorse W24 chassis. This would keep you choice from setting at the limit of the chassis. It would also prove to be a safer platform for a triple slide...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-03-2005, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,845
Posted By CAD-Man
Big Ben try this Link and see if you can locate...

Big Ben try this Link and see if you can locate your manual, this is a link to the older Xantrex product manuals.

https://www.xantrex.com/support/docdisplayarchive.asp
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-03-2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,845
Posted By CAD-Man
Big Ben did you click on the Link I provided...

Big Ben did you click on the Link I provided above and see if the PDF file that downloads is the manual for your Panel. If not give it a try and see if it will work.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-03-2005, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,845
Posted By CAD-Man
Do you have a model number for this unit. And is...

Do you have a model number for this unit. And is it named Xantrex or Antrex unit?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-03-2005, 05:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,845
Posted By CAD-Man
Is it by any chance Xantrex instead of Antrex. I...

Is it by any chance Xantrex instead of Antrex. I looked up Antrex on google and only came up with Xantrex for batteries and monitor check the following PDF file and see if this is simular to what you...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-28-2005, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,083
Posted By CAD-Man
To start towing: 1: Start engine and go from...

To start towing:
1: Start engine and go from Park to Neutral to Drive to I to L then from L to I to Drive to Neutral then let idle for 3 minutes.
2: Shut off engine but leave key in Acc position...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-21-2005, 05:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,872
Posted By CAD-Man
Check out Campers Choice they sell the Carefree...

Check out Campers Choice they sell the Carefree of Colorado's productline. I ordered 2 side shades for my Newmar from them and have been happy with their product. www.camperschoice.com...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-19-2005, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,326
Posted By CAD-Man
I have the Advantage Pressure Pro, same system, I...

I have the Advantage Pressure Pro, same system, I am 100% satisfied with mine. I will have it 1 year this April. Other then some minor problems when I first got it, It has worked flawlessly just over...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-17-2005, 06:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,363
Posted By CAD-Man
You might try adding a unit listed below to your...

You might try adding a unit listed below to your Class A. I added one to my RV and it fixed all of the problems I was having with dim bulbs and intermittent flashing turn signals.

Modulite Lite...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 02-11-2005, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,367
Posted By CAD-Man
Boy, I guess I stepped on someone's toes. If you...

Boy, I guess I stepped on someone's toes. If you read my post I said if you don't get the information from HERE (IRV2.com) then another sources is on RV.net. I was trying to be helpfull I was not...
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