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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-10-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 942
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Had the same thing happen, They bent one of the...

Had the same thing happen, They bent one of the rims installing one of the tires. They admitted to bending the rim and replaced it.
Forum: Just Conversation 04-07-2024, 07:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,530
Posted By BA-in-Mich
The brisket sandwich's are to die for.

The brisket sandwich's are to die for.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-08-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,482
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I just put a larger sway bar on the front of my...

I just put a larger sway bar on the front of my P-30 chassis. Went from the original 1-1/8" to a 1-5/8". Made a world of change as far as flat cornering. I was apprehensive about the change out...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-05-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,092
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I like the fan forced heaters. It circulates the...

I like the fan forced heaters. It circulates the cool air off the floor. The one I have is a fan driven unit and is very quite.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-02-2023, 06:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,796
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Also, use metal hose clamps on the hoses in the...

Also, use metal hose clamps on the hoses in the tank. Those plastic wrap around ones are not reliable. Had to drop my tank a second time because of a hose slipping off.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-19-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By BA-in-Mich
My 1990 28' has a 60 gallon gas tank

My 1990 28' has a 60 gallon gas tank
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-02-2023, 05:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I have pulled my fuel tank a couple of times. It...

I have pulled my fuel tank a couple of times. It is a 60 gallon. It's been half full. I used a Harbor Freight hydraulic table ( 1000lb) to drop it down. Had to pull the handle down to get it under...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-30-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Alternator is a good place to start. GM's are...

Alternator is a good place to start. GM's are noted for bad ground straps between the chassis frame and the engine/transmission.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-30-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,830
Posted By BA-in-Mich
We have had Sears pac-a-pottie 2 for 40 years....

We have had Sears pac-a-pottie 2 for 40 years. It's made by Thedford. Believe me you don't want more than 2.5 gallon holding capacity. All of that Stuff gets heavy when full. I understand not wanting...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-24-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 791
Posted By BA-in-Mich
12 volt golf cart battery

I only have room for 1 coach battery. I was at Costco and seen 12 volt golf cart batteries. Am i better off with one of these or going back to a 12 volt deep cycle ( dual purpose ) battery. The golf...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-06-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,946
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Oil filters ( 2 quart ) Carquest#85794 Wix#...

Oil filters ( 2 quart )
Carquest#85794
Wix# 51794
A/C# PF932F
Mine takes 7.5 quarts with these filters
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-07-2023, 04:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,911
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I have done the trac bar and this year the heavy...

I have done the trac bar and this year the heavy duty front sway bar. One thing I did years ago was put in air bags on the rear to assist in raising the rear a couple of inches. One thing that...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-15-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,931
Posted By BA-in-Mich
What he said. internal rubber breaks down and...

What he said. internal rubber breaks down and creates a valve type of effect. Once the fluid leaks back, brakes release.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-05-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 478
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Michigan's illustrious roads

Can anyone tell me about the status on I69 between Lansing and I94 and I94 between Jackson and Battle Creek. I am trying to decide which way to take going the the Battle Creek air and balloon fest at...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-01-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By BA-in-Mich
in my 2008 E-150 van had a similar issue all of...

in my 2008 E-150 van had a similar issue all of the gauges would fall to zero the radio would die and the power windows would stop working. It wound up being bad connections on the instrument...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-19-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,514
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I have an overhead pull down bed. I put a pool...

I have an overhead pull down bed. I put a pool noodle on the bar that goes across the front to keep it from rattling.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-19-2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,220
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Bought and installed a heavy duty sway bar for...

Bought and installed a heavy duty sway bar for the front of my P-30. Going to try it out today
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-14-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,396
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Those fireproof bags have a good rating on them...

Those fireproof bags have a good rating on them but for how long? 1 minute, 1 hour?
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-14-2023, 04:57 AM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,710
Posted By BA-in-Mich
My original was 1-1/8" The Roadmaster master is...

My original was 1-1/8" The Roadmaster master is 1-5/8" My rear sway bar is 1-3/4"
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-13-2023, 05:08 AM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,710
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I hope so. This will probably be the last...

I hope so. This will probably be the last suspension upgrade I'll make. I have already installed rear air bags and a trac bar.
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-12-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,710
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Finally installed my roadmaster front sway bar,...

Finally installed my roadmaster front sway bar, what a beast. I will be testing it out next week.
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-10-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,710
Posted By BA-in-Mich
After wondering for 10 years when I should do...

After wondering for 10 years when I should do something about the oil cooler lines, This was the year. There was a puddle of oil underneath them. I happened across a gentleman that could repair the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-30-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I have the Craftsman version of this : ...

I have the Craftsman version of this :
https://www.portercable.com/product/cmb15/15-gallon-oil-free-fully-shrouded-compressor?tid=576181
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-30-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,758
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Oil change is cheaper than an engine change.

Oil change is cheaper than an engine change.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-11-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,887
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Late to this thread. One thing that was a...

Late to this thread. One thing that was a dramatic help was to block up the front end. Meaning any air coming through the grill has to go through the radiator. I used hardware cloth and spray foam to...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-07-2023, 06:02 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,316
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Glucosamine can be found just about anywhere....

Glucosamine can be found just about anywhere. Beware that a lot of what's out there is junk. Research the company/s that produce it. A lot of supplements are synthesized and do absolutely nothing for...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-05-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,774
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I had tires that were 2 years old. While I was...

I had tires that were 2 years old. While I was underneath the rig I got looking between the treads of the tires. I found a couple of cracks between the treads. So not all issues start on the...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-05-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,316
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Many years ago I was have serious snapping in my...

Many years ago I was have serious snapping in my shoulder. I went to a orthopedic surgeon. After xrays and examination he told me to look at the pamphlets he had on the wall. It was about shoulder...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-01-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 562
Posted By BA-in-Mich
did you get it fixed?

did you get it fixed?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-01-2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,503
Posted By BA-in-Mich
What about a trial run at a local campground or...

What about a trial run at a local campground or at home campout with the friends?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-30-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 785
Posted By BA-in-Mich
If worst come to worse, fill the knob with epoxy...

If worst come to worse, fill the knob with epoxy and cut in new openings with a dremel tool.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-22-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By BA-in-Mich
On my 2008 E150 van I had the same problem....

On my 2008 E150 van I had the same problem. Beside the gauges dropping to zero my radio would die and the power windows stopped working. The problem was in the instrument cluster. I spent a few...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-18-2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 710
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I don't have a problem with mine. I have looked...

I don't have a problem with mine. I have looked at both the gray and black tanks and realized that if I did have a problem I would have to dismantle half of the inside of my unit and then cut the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-18-2023, 06:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,843
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I wonder how the batteries were tested. Did they...

I wonder how the batteries were tested. Did they just put a meter on them, did they load test them or did they do an actual resistance/impedance test which would be a better test of the batteries? I...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-09-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,978
Posted By BA-in-Mich
A little late to the thread but here's my story....

A little late to the thread but here's my story. My MH always ran hot from the day I bought it. ( it was 10 years old with 10k miles on it. ) I tried a new clutch fan, Water wetter, I put override...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More) 02-23-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,393
Posted By BA-in-Mich
How well does it stick to eternabond?

How well does it stick to eternabond?
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 02-17-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By BA-in-Mich
X2, Chassis to engine ground strap.

X2, Chassis to engine ground strap.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-15-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 927
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I REALLY liked the Hankooks I had on the last set...

I REALLY liked the Hankooks I had on the last set of tires I had. Couldn't find the them 2 years ago ( covid ) I put back on 8R's Firestone.
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-15-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,063
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I've got 58K on the MH. I checked the bell cranks...

I've got 58K on the MH. I checked the bell cranks about a year ago. Checked for up and down movement and side to side movement, non was noticed. I have had this MH since 10k miles and have greased...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-04-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,063
Posted By BA-in-Mich
To all of you P-30 owners and previous owners.

I am wondering of all of the modifications made to the suspension of the P-30 what was one that made a dramatic improvement. I have put a trac bar on and have added air bags on the back. Not too...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 02-02-2023, 04:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,364
Posted By BA-in-Mich
With my radiator, the recore place showed me the...

With my radiator, the recore place showed me the old core. The inside had a white coating on it. The main issue he told me was it was a car radiator sized up to fit the motorhome. It was a 4 core...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 02-01-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,364
Posted By BA-in-Mich
X2 Radiator recore. Sounds identical to the...

X2 Radiator recore. Sounds identical to the problems I had years ago. Recored and all is good.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-31-2023, 04:51 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,911
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Kind of surprised that a Roadmaster tech/parts...

Kind of surprised that a Roadmaster tech/parts guy did not know that![/QUOTE]

I said to the guy you make the stuff and can't tell me the difference between a wide track and the standard? Geez.....
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-30-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,911
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I just got off the phone with Roadmaster. I was...

I just got off the phone with Roadmaster. I was planning on getting there heavy duty sway bar for the front end of my P-30 chassis. My question to the tech was how do I know if I have a wide body or...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-25-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6,924
Views: 1,230,710
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I pulled my 32 year old Thetford toilet out and...

I pulled my 32 year old Thetford toilet out and took it apart. It needed a new seal and blade and replacing the floor seal plus the mechanism for the flush blade. Will probably have $50 in parts. If...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-06-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,044
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Try this.... ...

Try this....
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/19895309.cfm
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-19-2022, 04:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 462
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Yes, you are correct. My bad

Yes, you are correct. My bad
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-13-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 462
Posted By BA-in-Mich
Camping Location near Conkle's (not Conklins) Hollow OH

Anyone know of a campground near Conklins Hollow in Ohio?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-21-2022, 05:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,663
Posted By BA-in-Mich
I posted on this thread way back when. It is true...

I posted on this thread way back when. It is true that the radiators were not sized properly. After having mine recored. It went from a 3/8" tube 4 row to a 5/8" 4 row. That took care of my over...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-19-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 155
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Posted By BA-in-Mich
I just did 286 miles and took 36 gallons on a...

I just did 286 miles and took 36 gallons on a carbureted engine 7.94 mpg.
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