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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-10-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,508
Posted By ItascaRVer
I have the 2018 1.5 turbo with the 9 speed...

I have the 2018 1.5 turbo with the 9 speed tranny, and I have tried to dolly tow it but every time [even when following the procedure in the manual] I cannot tow, it locks the parking brake and even...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-01-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,298
Posted By ItascaRVer
Propane Safety

I was told to shut off all propane tanks and bottles when crossing the Galveston, TX ferry. I remember seeing signs on the approach to the Mobile, AL tunnel, years ago.

Wayne
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-08-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,114
Posted By ItascaRVer
My 99 would do that when under load, it was...

My 99 would do that when under load, it was caused by bad coils. Tech said they only last about 40,000 mi. Never did set a code just lost power in the hills of Utah.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-01-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,511
Posted By ItascaRVer
Check 5 star . They have directions for modifing...

Check 5 star . They have directions for modifing it.


Wayne
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-23-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,841
Posted By ItascaRVer
I have the UltraGauge on my 99. Does what I...

I have the UltraGauge on my 99. Does what I wanted, and the price was about half of the ScanGauge.


Wayne
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-03-2015, 12:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 43,013
Posted By ItascaRVer
No, mine never had a code, I would have thought...

No, mine never had a code, I would have thought it would have a multiple misfire code, but it never did. I had this happen while on vacation in Provo, Utah, so I had it diagnosed at the Ford...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-31-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 43,013
Posted By ItascaRVer
Have you checked the coils? My 99 would lose...

Have you checked the coils? My 99 would lose power in the hills and it turned out to be 2 bad coils that would start failing at higher RPMs. Replaced the coils and ran fine all through Yellowstone...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-20-2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,327
Posted By ItascaRVer
I had a similar problem with my 2000 Chevy...

I had a similar problem with my 2000 Chevy pick-up, it turned out to be the front U joint. When the vibration reached a certain frequency, it caused the electronic speed pickup to stop working. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-16-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 668
Posted By ItascaRVer
I had a bad connector under the roof penetration....

I had a bad connector under the roof penetration. If yours if like mine, you will have to remove the antenna raising and lowering device to find it on the roof under the mounting plate. Since I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-12-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,208
Posted By ItascaRVer
Larry I replaced my sofa that was also on the...

Larry
I replaced my sofa that was also on the slide with a double recliner from shop4seats.com Even though it was a wall-away it stuck out too far and needed some support on the front. I did this by...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-22-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By ItascaRVer
Mel is correct. My Itasca has been modified to...

Mel is correct. My Itasca has been modified to use a separate cord to run the rear A/C, but it shares the neutral with the 30 amp cable. This causes a GFCI to trip if I plug into the one in the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-30-2014, 06:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By ItascaRVer
I live a few miles from there, but I have not...

I live a few miles from there, but I have not travelled that road past Cameron since Hurricane Rita. What I remember of it from years past is that it is pretty desolate from Grand Chenier to...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-30-2014, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By ItascaRVer
I have to qualify what I said about the America...

I have to qualify what I said about the America the Beautiful Senior pass in my previous post. If your state accepts it or you are a Louisiana resident, you can get a 50% discount.

Title 25...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-30-2014, 06:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,606
Posted By ItascaRVer
You are correct, I just looked it up on the...

You are correct, I just looked it up on the States website and it does say that. I stand corrected.

Bayou Segnette is a secured park, they have gates that close at night to limit people from...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-29-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By ItascaRVer
DW and I celebrated our 45th in New Orleans this...

DW and I celebrated our 45th in New Orleans this last August, we stayed at Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego, LA. Lovely little campground, clean and neat. We spent most of our time in the New...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-29-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,606
Posted By ItascaRVer
We stayed at Bayou Segnette in Westwego last...

We stayed at Bayou Segnette in Westwego last August. Really nice, clean and not too far from New Orleans. What is especially nice is that your America the Beautiful Senior pass is accepted and we...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-15-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,098
Posted By ItascaRVer
The local Kroger stores have a similar plan. You...

The local Kroger stores have a similar plan. You get $0.10 off per gallon for every $100.00 of groceries you buy, it is good at their pumps and at Shell too, and the points carry over to the next...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-13-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,242
Posted By ItascaRVer
We love our Suncruiser. We have only had it 3...

We love our Suncruiser. We have only had it 3 years, but really have enjoyed our trips in it. Ours has the V10, and I have not had a minute of trouble with it. We haven't used it as much as we...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-13-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,420
Posted By ItascaRVer
We switched ours out for a double recliner from...

We switched ours out for a double recliner from www.shop4seats.com (https://www.shop4seats.com). We chose the Discovery CS Power Recliners, it is 74" wide and fit perfectly. We love them. My sofa...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-14-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By ItascaRVer
Here is a link to their website....

Here is a link to their website. www.a-plusmotel.com (https://www.a-plusmotel.com)

Wayne
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-14-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By ItascaRVer
I prefer A+ campground on LA 27 in Sulphur. ...

I prefer A+ campground on LA 27 in Sulphur. Hidden pond has a lot of full timers that are working in the plants around here. A+ has some also, but the area around the pond in the middle is usually...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2014, 07:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,492
Posted By ItascaRVer
I did the same thing to our 99. I pulled the old...

I did the same thing to our 99. I pulled the old jack knife sofa out and replaced it with the Discovery CS double recliner from Shop4seats.com It is a full chaise lounge and only needs 3" behind...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-17-2014, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By ItascaRVer
I live in Sulphur, LA, right on I-10. There is a...

I live in Sulphur, LA, right on I-10. There is a rough piece here in town at the LA108 intersection but it is only about a 1/2mi. The next one is between Lafayette and the Atchafalaya Bridge at...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-10-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,901
Posted By ItascaRVer
I purchased the Ultra-gauge for about $60.00...

I purchased the Ultra-gauge for about $60.00 bucks, it is programmable and seems to do everything I wanted. It is primarily for gas engines, but the manufacture says it will work with diesels too.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-02-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,548
Posted By ItascaRVer
Mwaves; I-210 is not really much of a...

Mwaves;
I-210 is not really much of a bypass, the city has move south to encompass it, and right now there is a considerable amout of road construction at the foot of the I-210 bridge so it is...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-30-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By ItascaRVer
I travel I-10 between Sulphur, LA and Baton...

I travel I-10 between Sulphur, LA and Baton Rouge, there are only a couple of bad spots on I-10, one is between Sulphur and Lake Charles at LA-108 exit, and again from Lafayette exit 103 to the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-07-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By ItascaRVer
I Googled "Camping in DeRidder, LA" and got a lot...

I Googled "Camping in DeRidder, LA" and got a lot of responses. Pleasant Hill RV Park and Arlington look to be 2 of the best.

Hope you enjoy your visit to Louisiana.

Wayne
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 11-04-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,050
Posted By ItascaRVer
I am not sure, I always fill-up in Sulphur or...

I am not sure, I always fill-up in Sulphur or Moss Bluff before I head out. Gas prices here in Sulphur (Pure Gas) are $3.07.9 at the Bayou Mart and $2.99.9 (Ethanol laced) at the Kroger. I usually...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-30-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,050
Posted By ItascaRVer
Yes it is, I have taken it many times with my...

Yes it is, I have taken it many times with my Itasca. The RR overpass is low, but at 12'6" I have never had a problem with it. Last time I passed that way was in Sept. there is some road...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-23-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,693
Posted By ItascaRVer
Welcome, have you tried the www.hwhcorp.com...

Welcome, have you tried the www.hwhcorp.com (https://www.hwhcorp.com) website for their troubleshooting guide? I have used it several times for minor problems.

Wayne
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-12-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,783
Posted By ItascaRVer
My OBDII plug was located on the right side of...

My OBDII plug was located on the right side of the steering post, up under the edge of the dashboard cowling. It had a cover over it so you could not see the connections. As for reading the codes,...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-01-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,628
Posted By ItascaRVer
Welcome to the Forum! I purchased mine this...

Welcome to the Forum!

I purchased mine this spring, it works as advertised. My MH still downshifts out of OD on overpasses, but not nearly as often as it did before the tune. I have heard that...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-07-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By ItascaRVer
I tow my 2000 single cab Chevy backwards on the...

I tow my 2000 single cab Chevy backwards on the dolly all the time. I don't trust the steering lock though. I strap the steering wheel so it cannot move. In the owners manual for the 2000 model,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-01-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By ItascaRVer
Welcome to the forum. Is it under the...

Welcome to the forum.

Is it under the window? If so search this forum for posts about leaking window gaskets, it seems this is a pretty common problem.

Wayne
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-27-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,476
Posted By ItascaRVer
Ours has the Ford frame, and that being said it...

Ours has the Ford frame, and that being said it used to take a lot of steering to keep it going straight down the road especially with big trucks and crosswinds, but I did the "Cheap Handling Fix"...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-26-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,476
Posted By ItascaRVer
We bought our 99 3 years ago. The DW loves the...

We bought our 99 3 years ago. The DW loves the floor plan in this model, and I would be hard pressed to suggest anything else. I do feel that the Ford V10 is under powered for this large of rig, but...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-26-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,807
Posted By ItascaRVer
My bad, you have the correct link. Thanks ...

My bad, you have the correct link. Thanks

Wayne
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-22-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,807
Posted By ItascaRVer
The city of Rayne has its own campground just...

The city of Rayne has its own campground just south of I-10. Reasonable rates. Check out their website. www.rayne.org/rv_park (https://www.rayne.org/rv_park)
As far as I-10 there is a bit of...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 11-28-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,444
Posted By ItascaRVer
Illinois Rt 1 ends at the Ohio River in...

Illinois Rt 1 ends at the Ohio River in Cave-In-Rock and a little bitty ferry to go over to Kentucky. Not a good choice for an RV.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-21-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 160,834
Posted By ItascaRVer
Don't forget to put the TV antenna down before...

Don't forget to put the TV antenna down before pulling out of the park. Oak trees love them and eat them.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-25-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By ItascaRVer
Dunner Here is what Allstays has on their...

Dunner
Here is what Allstays has on their website:
2020 North 75th Ave
Users say No Overnight Parking
Garden Center, Grocery, McDonalds, Open 24 hrs, Pharmacy,…
5010 N 95th Ave
Users say No...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-18-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 775
Posted By ItascaRVer
I found one called retrovision.tv it has multiple...

I found one called retrovision.tv it has multiple genres and a lot of older movies and tv programs, many from the 30's and 40's.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-25-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 22,826
Posted By ItascaRVer
I googled V-10 Supercharger and found this web...

I googled V-10 Supercharger and found this web site www.rjssuperchargers.com (https://www.rjssuperchargers.com) They say they can boost the hp by 150 and have pictures of where to mount it on a V-10...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-15-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,049
Posted By ItascaRVer
The matress in our Itasca was a real bone...

The matress in our Itasca was a real bone bruiser, so the DW went to Walmart and bought a memory foam topper for about $130.00; sure made a big difference.

Wayne
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-17-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,464
Posted By ItascaRVer
Here is the link on Camping World, 50-Amp RV Box...

Here is the link on Camping World, 50-Amp RV Box Adapter - Worldwide Merchandise Company D11-136 - Electrical Adapters - Camping World...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-09-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By ItascaRVer
....that way I can just turn on the heater upon...

....that way I can just turn on the heater upon arrival (or overnight in the rest stop) and have decent water to wash with in the morning.

My water heater is heated by the engine cooling system...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-08-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,682
Posted By ItascaRVer
Our Lowes here in Lake Charles, LA has the 5 gal...

Our Lowes here in Lake Charles, LA has the 5 gal buckets of Red Max Pro #3 on clearance for $8.00. I bought a 5 gal. bucket last night.

Wayne
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-26-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,511
Posted By ItascaRVer
Mayhem69, Have you looked into using a wide...

Mayhem69, Have you looked into using a wide strip of Eternabond over the roof seam? You would want to make sure the old caulk is not too uneven, and clean really well before laying the tape down...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-27-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,323
Posted By ItascaRVer
The DW and I are heading for the Round Top /...

The DW and I are heading for the Round Top / Warrenton Spring Antique show this this weekend and next, I have always loved the beauty of the wildflowers in and around Brenham. I am really looking...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-02-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,411
Posted By ItascaRVer
Last June we crossed Illinois on I-55 from St....

Last June we crossed Illinois on I-55 from St. Louis to Bloomington, there was a lot of road construction (every overpass down to one lane and slow) and the roads were not very smooth, I complain...
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