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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-05-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By Tarheel
Called etrailer this morning and they don't stock...

Called etrailer this morning and they don't stock the new insert pins that jacwjames mentioned in his post above. Then called Roadmaster and they are shipping them to me. I had ordered another type...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-04-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By Tarheel
Blue Ox Towbar With A Roadmaster Base Plate?

I have a Blue Ox towbar and am buying a newer used tow vehicle already equipped with a Roadmaster baseplate. I was told that there was an adapter to make it work without buying a new baseplate or...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-04-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,458
Posted By Tarheel
We recently sold a 32 ft. Entegra Class C with a...

We recently sold a 32 ft. Entegra Class C with a Ford V10 engine. The hitch tow rating was 7500 lbs. I towed an F150 and it towed as easy as it did when I towed it with a diesel pusher. Also, it...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 04-26-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By Tarheel
It appears there are three types of straps. Which...

It appears there are three types of straps. Which are the old and which are those added? Great pictures, but I'm a little confused about them. Is the top picture of the straps the original?

Thanks
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 04-26-2023, 05:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By Tarheel
Sprinter Coachmen Galleria 24T Water Tank Issue?

Just purchased this coach and read on another site that there is a problem with the under coach water tank brackets breaking when carrying a full tank of water due to weight. Are there any owners of...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 04-17-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,576
Posted By Tarheel
Thanks for your information.

Thanks for your information.
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 04-16-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,576
Posted By Tarheel
Thanks for all the information. Where and how do...

Thanks for all the information. Where and how do you store your 2" foam mattress pad during the day and where did you buy it?
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 04-16-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,576
Posted By Tarheel
Thanks for your input, but a day late, (just...

Thanks for your input, but a day late, (just kidding)!
Yesterday, I bought the same coach as yours except a 2021 model and it is silver. Picking it up this week. Your suggestions for heat control...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 04-13-2023, 07:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,576
Posted By Tarheel
2021 American Coach Patriot Issue

I'm getting ready to purchase a 2021 American Patriot coach that operates everything on a lithium battery bank. While searching the internet last night I came upon a video made by an owner of this...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-07-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By Tarheel
I purchased a remote (actually 2). I believe a...

I purchased a remote (actually 2). I believe a button turns off the source and another the unit. After, there is a red iight that was still on and I believed it to be a power button. I only spent a...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By Tarheel
Thanks. I talked with Entegra this morning and...

Thanks. I talked with Entegra this morning and they said the same thing. However, I tried that but maybe not long enough. He also said a remote would also turn it off. There was not one in the coach,...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-17-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,496
Posted By Tarheel
Yes, E450.

Yes, E450.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-17-2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 291
Posted By Tarheel
Dash Sony AV Receiver Issue

I just down-sized to an 2020 Entegra Esteem 29V a few days ago. When I got home and plugged into shore power and shut everything down, the dash Sony
AV Receiver unit would not shut off. I have...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-17-2021, 06:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,496
Posted By Tarheel
Mountain Driving With F450

After driving diesel pushers for the past 20+years, I just downsized to a 2020 Entegra Esteem which is 32+ft. long, with a Ford F450 chassis. One thing that concerns me is going down hills and...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-16-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By Tarheel
Sony AV Receiver

I just purchased a 2020 Entegra Esteem 29V and I can't find any way to turn off the Sony radio, back up camera, etc, unit. It is wired to the house batteries and when you turn off the house batteries...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-02-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 20,968
Posted By Tarheel
We do quite a bit of boondocking and I've done...

We do quite a bit of boondocking and I've done one additional thing. I purchased two additional CO2 detectors for my coach. I place one next to the slide closest to my generator exhaust and a second...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-06-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,277
Posted By Tarheel
Thanks Mike. I've been to Red Bay a couple of...

Thanks Mike. I've been to Red Bay a couple of times. I may go there and have someone else there replace it under my extended warranty, unless when I get there the wait is only a couple of days at...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-05-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,277
Posted By Tarheel
Thanks for your responses. I was able to...

Thanks for your responses. I was able to carefully roll it up from the bottom around the bottom rod all the way to the top and the ends slid into the slot at the top, keeping them out of the way. I...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-05-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,277
Posted By Tarheel
Front Power Shade Won't Open

When I tried to open the blind shade this morning, I heard a slight click and it went dead. The screen shade was also down and it works fine. Problem is we're due to leave here in the morning. Since...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-22-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,632
Posted By Tarheel
We had the same problem in our 2014 Phaeton 40...

We had the same problem in our 2014 Phaeton 40 QBH. While at Red Bay a couple of months ago, I watched a tech correct the problem. He pulled the desk out all the way and put a couple crimps in the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-10-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 895
Posted By Tarheel
LED Light Cover Issue

We went to our storage area to pick up the coach this afternoon in preparation for a trip. When I opened the door, there was an LED glass cover on the inside steps. It came out of the light...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,774
Posted By Tarheel
Thanks for all the suggestions. I finally found...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I finally found the company that I was looking for. It is Barnes Collision Service located in Zebulon, NC. I have been to their facility, seen their work, and was very...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-15-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,774
Posted By Tarheel
Motorhome Custom Painting, Eastern North Carolina

A friend of mine is buying a custom trailer to haul his vehicle and other accessories behind his motorhome, and wants to get it custom painted to match his coach. A few years ago, I visited a company...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-21-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,242
Posted By Tarheel
The inverter on my 2014 Phaeton has a reset...

The inverter on my 2014 Phaeton has a reset button on it. My inverter is mounted on top in the second bay storage door on drivers side. It's difficult to see, so you will need a good light to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-19-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,637
Posted By Tarheel
I-95 Wrecks Involving RV's and Fatalities Today

There were three separate wrecks today closing I-95 and two of them involved RV's and fatalities. Information is still sketchy, but below are the links to two Raleigh TV stations providing some...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-20-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,743
Posted By Tarheel
I guess I'm almost ready to give up on the split...

I guess I'm almost ready to give up on the split adjustable bed. I've found two sources that can supply the beds that I need in the size I need to fit on the existing king platform. I found out that...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-16-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,679
Posted By Tarheel
Thanks, that is what I'm planning on doing. I...

Thanks, that is what I'm planning on doing. I don't have a corrosion problem as yet, but just got back from Alaska and my batteries are covered with dust. Cleaned as best I could, but I decided to...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-16-2016, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,679
Posted By Tarheel
I've been wanting to clean my battery compartment...

I've been wanting to clean my battery compartment with water and to do the same thing, but can't find a drain hole. Should there be a drain there?
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-11-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,743
Posted By Tarheel
Bad news on fitting a split king bed in our...

Bad news on fitting a split king bed in our motorhome. The maximum width we can fit on our existing platform and be able to clear the overhangs on the bedside cabinets when the head is raised is 72"...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-09-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,743
Posted By Tarheel
Steve- I should have all of my research,...

Steve-
I should have all of my research, including measurements, suppliers, etc wrapped up early next week. I'm going to do all of the measuring before I can confirm that these units will fit in my...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-30-2016, 05:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,743
Posted By Tarheel
Ron- I think I found what I'm looking for from...

Ron-
I think I found what I'm looking for from a local dealer. I'm sending you a PM.
Dick
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-29-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,743
Posted By Tarheel
Split King Motorized Adjustable Beds

I'm looking for a source for a split king adjustable bed to fit on my existing platform on a Phaeton 40 QBH. My wife has a medical condition requiring her to sleep with her head elevated due to acid...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-16-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,828
Posted By Tarheel
Brad Holland, an RV'er, developed this grill a...

Brad Holland, an RV'er, developed this grill a few years ago. I have had mine for 7 years and know numerous people that own one. No direct flame, great cooking surface, and very easy on gas use. It's...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 08-01-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By Tarheel
Thanks guys, I got it!

Thanks guys, I got it!
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 08-01-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By Tarheel
Editing Signature

It's been a long time since I changed my signature and I can't remember how to do it. The other items in my profile have a pencil to click on to change, but not my signature. Help!
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-19-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By Tarheel
Jim- I was able to get on the roof this...

Jim-
I was able to get on the roof this morning, removed the shroud and the fan enclosure assemble, and everything looks good. The fan is attached to the motor shaft on one end and there is no loose...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-18-2016, 09:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By Tarheel
AC/Heat Pump Fan Issue

We,re in Alaska right now and yesterday we had a hot day, so were running the air conditioners most of the day. Just after dinner, the front unit began making a very loud thrashing noise, so we...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-02-2016, 12:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,871
Posted By Tarheel
I've been on some very bad roads in the lower 48,...

I've been on some very bad roads in the lower 48, but nothing comes close to what I just went through on the Alaska Highway the last couple of days, but particularly the last several miles beyond...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-28-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,871
Posted By Tarheel
Thanks for all your replies. I've decided to take...

Thanks for all your replies. I've decided to take the Alcan up this morning and the Cassiar back in order to see the bears.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-25-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,871
Posted By Tarheel
Cassiar Highway, Canada?

I'm considering taking the Cassiar going north to Alaska in the next few days, but a person in the Montana park that we are at right now said it was in bad shape. I've been reading just the opposite...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-15-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,475
Posted By Tarheel
Safe Minimum House Voltage?

What is the lowest voltage on your 12V system when dry camping before you set your generator to start? On my way to Alaska and may be doing a lot of dry camping with a residential refrigerator. Not...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-08-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,322
Posted By Tarheel
2014 Phaeton Wiper Blades

We're leaving in two days for Alaska and I noticed today that one of my wiper blades has rubber peeling off in the center of it. Does anyone know where I can pick up a new set on the road. Do any of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-03-2016, 09:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 958
Posted By Tarheel
I would also be sure that your tow bar is...

I would also be sure that your tow bar is actually 10,000 lbs. rated if you have a Blue Ox. The Blue Ox that I bought 10 years ago was rated at 10,000 when purchased, but I found out last year when I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-03-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,281
Posted By Tarheel
Pete- I believe his wife said they were 8-9...

Pete-
I believe his wife said they were 8-9 years old. Unfortunately, it was early morning and she was lying in bed because she wasn't feeling well. When the tire blew and hit the divider,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-03-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,281
Posted By Tarheel
Thanks Bob, yes, I have watched this or a similar...

Thanks Bob, yes, I have watched this or a similar video several times over the years and it's always on my mind while driving. My main concern is will I react as I should in the split second of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-03-2016, 08:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,281
Posted By Tarheel
Safe T Plus Experience After A Blowout?

A friend that we spend winters with in FL was returning home last month when he had a blowout in GA, causing the coach to crash into the Interstate concrete divider. It caught fire and destroyed both...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-03-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,467
Posted By Tarheel
I've had this problem with each of my motorhomes...

I've had this problem with each of my motorhomes on at least one slide. What I do when I extend the slides is to walk around with my awning rod and any that haven't fully extended, I slide the rod in...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-25-2016, 06:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,122
Posted By Tarheel
I never like making any type of plug-in...

I never like making any type of plug-in connection of the service cord in the bay, after seeing a connection catch fire laying on the ground. I was amazed at how much flame was created when it caught...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-14-2016, 06:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,993
Posted By Tarheel
I had the same thing occur while traveling in the...

I had the same thing occur while traveling in the left lane passing. It happened so quickly I wasn't sure if the engine quit because I had on cruise control and it quit, making me think the engine...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-23-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,235
Posted By Tarheel
I have the Progressive 50 amp also, and this past...

I have the Progressive 50 amp also, and this past summer, it saved me twice. Mine, however, is the portable type and I use a chain and lock to secure it to the pedestal. The reason I bought the...
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