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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-01-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,776
Posted By Rapid Robert
I have the same issue as the op and plan to...

I have the same issue as the op and plan to change those lights to the ones used in the Winnebago Travato. They are on a flex stock and have a single switch, press once and get a bright white led...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-04-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,678
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thanks Harvard for that information, funny thing...

Thanks Harvard for that information, funny thing is that I was just reading your posting on another forum earlier this morning. I have an appointment at a truck alignment center after the holiday and...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-03-2020, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,678
Posted By Rapid Robert
Let us know how that worked out. I seem to...

Let us know how that worked out. I seem to remember something about using spacers.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-31-2020, 11:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,678
Posted By Rapid Robert
Wow, I sure hope you feel better after you got...

Wow, I sure hope you feel better after you got that off your chest! Of course your right, I have been lucky enough to avoid most of those issues by drinking the cool aid and replacing my cars with...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-30-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,678
Posted By Rapid Robert
Just want to say my intent was not to bash Ford...

Just want to say my intent was not to bash Ford but you have to wonder why they would supply this chassis to RV builders for so many years with apparently very well known handling issues and not...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-30-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,678
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thanks, for the suggestion, this is the issue...

Thanks, for the suggestion, this is the issue that bothers me the most. Then I will check with a Ford dealer on the steering stabilizer upgrade they are supposed to have to cure the Death Wobble.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-30-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,678
Posted By Rapid Robert
I did not know about this issue, most of what I...

I did not know about this issue, most of what I had read was about much older E350's and I had been told that there had been several upgrades made in recent years. My test drive was unfortunately...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-29-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,678
Posted By Rapid Robert
Handling issues 2018 E350@

I know this issue has been addressed many times before but a search has not provided a decisive cure to the problem on newer Ford E350 chassis. My 2019 outlook 22C on a 2018 chassis is the worst...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 08-09-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,340
Posted By Rapid Robert
When I'm in Vegas my life is not on the line,...

When I'm in Vegas my life is not on the line, good luck with your bet!
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 08-09-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,340
Posted By Rapid Robert
Getting embroiled in the fog of numbers is...

Getting embroiled in the fog of numbers is wasted energy. Just remember the media hype is to impress those deniers and tuff guys out there of the fact that this is a very serious virus for which...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-02-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,093
Posted By Rapid Robert
No one seems to get it that you do not wish to...

No one seems to get it that you do not wish to live in the southeast. We have spent almost our entire 78 years in California and Arizona and understand exactly what your looking for. Since we...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-27-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 252
Posted By Rapid Robert
Adding Solar to 2019 Outlook 22C

Has anyone done this? I want to add some expandable solar, not to boondock as a habit but enough to spend a few days at the beach once in awhile. Just to satisfy the residential 7cf frig., tv, 1000...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-28-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Congrats, glad to hear that. What did you find...

Congrats, glad to hear that. What did you find out was the reason?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-20-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Perplexed

I'm perplexed, yesterday there was new posting to this thread, which I then responded to in great length as I am prone to do (why use a few words when a few paragraphs will work) that I found out the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-19-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
The AG should get it done but I still think who...

The AG should get it done but I still think who ever the enforcement arm of the DMV in your state are the ones to talk to. Also as a previous post by Ray said, make sure you are insured, if you don't...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-18-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Wow, that's not good, I truly feel for you and...

Wow, that's not good, I truly feel for you and hope you get it resolved soon. This is a cruel situation to be in with all the other crap going on.
Thanks to some good inputs I received on this...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-18-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thanks, There are good ones out their if you can...

Thanks, There are good ones out their if you can find them, glad you found one!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-17-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
I am hoping that we will see this on the local 6...

I am hoping that we will see this on the local 6 o'clock news, but after a week no one has responded yet.
After having 13 RV's in the last 40 years, I'm of the opinion that it may be a good idea to...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-16-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thanks, I think I have enough problems right now...

Thanks, I think I have enough problems right now but will say this, they only sold Campers and truck toppers until a couple of years ago and had a very good reputation. I was not aware they had been...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-16-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
I have never had much faith in the Arizona MVD,...

I have never had much faith in the Arizona MVD, have had a lot of sketchy information from them. Sometimes they shoot from the hip and different people there don't always give you the same story.So I...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-16-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thanks, MRUSA14 and Stewart, I have been doing...

Thanks, MRUSA14 and Stewart, I have been doing some research online at Service Arizona which is the state MVD site. The MVD is under ADOT which after some searching has a Dealer Investigation Unit...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-16-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thanks, I am looking into this now as well. Bob

Thanks, I am looking into this now as well.
Bob
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-15-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thanks, I am always relentless in things like...

Thanks, I am always relentless in things like this and we do have all the docs but the instant you say lawyer, everything stops and goes into slow motion, something we are trying to avoid. I would...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-15-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
They had said it was a trade on a 5th wheel. Well...

They had said it was a trade on a 5th wheel. Well apparently we did not do a great walk through as none of the issues were apparent, most were hidden under the carpeted deck they built for the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-15-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Yes, I'm sure that's true. Thanks Ray, now I have...

Yes, I'm sure that's true. Thanks Ray, now I have to add that to my stress level.
Just joking! At least its not moving so only have to worry about fire & theft.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-15-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thanks, I'm old school and don't do much social...

Thanks, I'm old school and don't do much social media, but have grandkids that do. I will look into that.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-15-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thanks Ray, I did send them a demand letter with...

Thanks Ray, I did send them a demand letter with a drop dead date, they did not respond. As for the Police report, I certainly agree with that and will give that a try as this has to have broken laws.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-15-2020, 08:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thanks, I can try that and see what they can do....

Thanks, I can try that and see what they can do. The problem in Arizona is that a bill of sale has no value, they only allow titles to make any xfers. One thing you can do that is not easy, is to...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-14-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rapid Robert
What would you do?

What would you do if you purchased an RV from a dealer and after 80 days still did not get title or plates?
We have had a bunch of RV’s, large and small, paid cash for all of them as far as I can...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-03-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,568
Posted By Rapid Robert
Capital will always flow to countries with low...

Capital will always flow to countries with low wages and weak environmental laws, that's a fact. Is that something we want or need in this country? The 10 biggest Corporations in the US pay little...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-14-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 52,449
Posted By Rapid Robert
Yes, we had a bunch of issues with the Serrano,...

Yes, we had a bunch of issues with the Serrano, I'm sure more then most but we love our coach and would buy it again because it fits our needs perfectly. Keep in mind that most of the issues reported...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 02-20-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 52,449
Posted By Rapid Robert
My warrantee was up 6 days ago and in spite of...

My warrantee was up 6 days ago and in spite of having 50 plus issues, I did not make one claim. Why? Because I'm from the old school that says if you want it done right, do it yourself. Thor told me...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-15-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,346
Posted By Rapid Robert
Jeep Patriot on tow dolly

The reason I ask, is that the tow dolly manual (Master Tow & also U-HAUL) says to lock the wheel (to center) either by the key lock or by strapping it to the seat. Also I read on a Jeep forum that...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-14-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,346
Posted By Rapid Robert
I also have a 2012 Jeep Patriot with the cvt auto...

I also have a 2012 Jeep Patriot with the cvt auto that I plan to put on a tow dolly. Does anyone know if this thing has a steering wheel lock, I have turned the wheel with the key out and it does not...
Forum: RV Industry Press 12-15-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,083
Posted By Rapid Robert
I think the quality of most of the components are...

I think the quality of most of the components are as good as any other RV in it's class except for the standard countertops, better then a lot of them including the Breeze . The problem is the...
Forum: RV Industry Press 10-23-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,083
Posted By Rapid Robert
Serrano Countertop fix

I got the Brushed stainless steel trim rings and they look great. I had to dress the edges a bit with a fine sanding block to take the sharp edges off. And used pure silicone 50 year calk to seal...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-23-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By Rapid Robert
Go back to your original post and read my...

Go back to your original post and read my comment! Do you have TPO or EDPM or? They are very different in composition and require different care. Do some more research online as some products will do...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-23-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,830
Posted By Rapid Robert
Please, please, please educate yourself on both...

Please, please, please educate yourself on both the type of roof you have and the proper way to clean, protect & seal it prior to touching it with anthing. Not all rubber looking roofs are EDPM some...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-21-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,285
Posted By Rapid Robert
I could not agree more, new class A

I could not agree more, new class A
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-14-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,915
Posted By Rapid Robert
As we used to say in the electronics world " Your...

As we used to say in the electronics world " Your original objective was to drain the swamp not get up to your azz in alligators". How many times, I could not count!
Forum: RV Industry Press 10-14-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,083
Posted By Rapid Robert
The counter top fix that I am about to try is...

The counter top fix that I am about to try is this: I have ordered (at my cost) three brushed stainless steel trim rings to place under the sinks and the stove that are just large enough to cover the...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-13-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 52,449
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thank you for the info on the bulletin. We just...

Thank you for the info on the bulletin. We just got back from a trip to Farmington NM from Tucson a total of 1020.5 miles all in the mountains from 1500' to near 8000' elevation and got exactly 12...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-06-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 52,449
Posted By Rapid Robert
Can you post or email the instructions on the...

Can you post or email the instructions on the fix? I have not had this problem yet but it may be down the road. Thor never sends me anything and the dealer is inept to say the least!
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-27-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,027
Posted By Rapid Robert
Serrano owners who like to do their own work or...

Serrano owners who like to do their own work or just be prepared for when you get stuck with contaminated diesel fuel here is what I have learned. First the oil filter from Purolator that I mentioned...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-23-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,027
Posted By Rapid Robert
Thanks DriVer, I had called the local dealer and...

Thanks DriVer, I had called the local dealer and got nowhere but was talking to the wrong person I guess, will go there and get the parts.
I did get some numbers from the purolator filter hotline...
Forum: RV Industry Press 09-20-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,083
Posted By Rapid Robert
I wish you the best. We just ended a 3 month trip...

I wish you the best. We just ended a 3 month trip in our 31V and had no problems at all with the coach. We spent about 45 days full timing in it and the rest traveling from Tucson up through Salt...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-20-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,027
Posted By Rapid Robert
Help! Need Filter info. for 2010 Maxforce 7 Diesel

Can anyone give me good part numbers for the oil and fuel filters in my Navistar 2010 Maxforce 7 diesel engine in the W20D Workhorse chassis. The manual states #W800236 for oil and #W8006235 for...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-22-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 838
Posted By Rapid Robert
Unhappy Norcold service Pinetop AZ?

Anyone know of a good Norcold authorized service tech. in the Show Low/Pinetop/Lakeside area of Arizona?
New unit is not getting cold enough on AC.
Forum: RV Industry Press 07-14-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,083
Posted By Rapid Robert
Well we have been out for two weeks now and the...

Well we have been out for two weeks now and the Serrano is behaving fantastic. A very comfortable unit to drive and live in. In fact we intend to do just that, as we have found the perfect spot in...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-04-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,027
Posted By Rapid Robert
A little over 51 years ago when asked to do some...

A little over 51 years ago when asked to do some household task I told my wife that I was just too smart to learn how to do that. I started something that day I will never live down and she will...
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