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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-17-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,559
Posted By Gerall
The Mystery Rocker Switch...

2003 Fleetwood Bounder 35r on F53 rv chassis. Have a rocker switch on the panel left of drivers seat, just above the rear mirror controls. Have no idea what it does, nor can I see anything happen...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-02-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 28
Bounder: Locked out
Views: 5,702
Posted By Gerall
Perhaps not different

I looked at the inside of my unit, and yes, same as yours, there is a metal frame with screws to remove the entire frame/glass assembly from the door. I was referring to how the glass was installed...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-01-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 28
Bounder: Locked out
Views: 5,702
Posted By Gerall
It sounds confusing. The door is metal, but the ...

It sounds confusing. The door is metal, but the flat glass is installed like a car windshield. The glass goes in against a rubber seal, then a rubber seal get pressed in to hold it in place. Blew me...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-28-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 28
Bounder: Locked out
Views: 5,702
Posted By Gerall
My windows are all metal as well,with the...

My windows are all metal as well,with the exception of the entry door . Good thing as next step would have been removal of the door itself,
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-28-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 28
Bounder: Locked out
Views: 5,702
Posted By Gerall
TY Chuck

Thanks guys for all the tips. After pondering the possible solutions and consequences, I used the remove the door window suggestion. The rubber strip comes out easily, the glass took a bit of coaxing...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-26-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 28
Bounder: Locked out
Views: 5,702
Posted By Gerall
Storage Bays

Checked them all, no access to the interior at all. Only doors, windows and vents. Will try to take the door off tomorrow. I was pounding on the bottom of the hinge pins, to try and get them out....
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-26-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Bounder: Locked out
Views: 5,702
Posted By Gerall
Handle

Got the handle at the local RV supply shop.
Info is on the Pic..
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-26-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28
Bounder: Locked out
Views: 5,702
Posted By Gerall
Arggg...im locked out

OK here is my predicament. I am sure many have experienced that little red dead bold handle on the inside of the rig, that locks and unlocks the deadbold, stripping. I was inside, locked the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-18-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,252
Posted By Gerall
Locals

I don't have a residential Dish account, just the monthly package. I have changed my locals from Phoenix twice, online, and never had a problem, yet.
I would likely consider switching to DTV if they...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-18-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 13,785
Posted By Gerall
Stinky Slinky Tail

Came up behind a rig on the highway yesterday, and the stinky slinky was dragging out behind the unit, must of came out of the bumper storage. I pulled up beside him and finally got his attention and...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-18-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,670
Posted By Gerall
Septic Safe

I too use regular brand septic safe paper. If you want to check whether it is septic safe, just put a few pieces in a cup of water and swish it around. It should disintegrate into many small soft...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-09-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By Gerall
No Acetone

Whatever you do don't use any of those removal products containing acetone. They will mess up any clear plastic by putting a nasty haze on them. I learned the hard way.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-04-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,921
Posted By Gerall
Ties and Equities

When we Canadians cross the border to USA for the winter, be sure to have with you, the paperwork to prove your ties and equities to Canada.
I got refused last year because I didn't have the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-22-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,352
Posted By Gerall
Beach Balls

5 12" inflatable beach balls from dollar store. Three for large slide, two for bedroom slide. They deflate for easy storage and raise the center of the slide toppers up so water drains off. :D
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-22-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,337
Posted By Gerall
New Motor

Thanks for your responses. I did check the perimeter of the slide and there are no drag or wear marks. I had lubed all of the moving parts with slide lubricant, and took apart and cleaned the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-21-2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,337
Posted By Gerall
Power Gear Slide Motor Confusion...

Wow is it ever confusing to find out the p/n for a replacement slide motor. The slide does come in, but during the up portion it is very slow and has to be raised in short bursts. After getting up...
Forum: Just Conversation 05-20-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 19,985
Posted By Gerall
Advise from Experience on Crossing Canada to USA

Where to begin. I have been wintering in Arizona for the past four years. I owned a home in Canada, and rented condos on Phoenix. Three years, no problem at the border, either way. Thinking I would...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-20-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,005
Posted By Gerall
Power Gear Slide Motor

Wow is it ever confusing to find out the p/n for a replacement slide motor. The slide does come in, but during the up portion it is very slow and has to be raised in short bursts. After getting up...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-09-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,901
Posted By Gerall
To help with winter cold camping (only lows of 30...

To help with winter cold camping (only lows of 30 here) I use 2" foam cut outs to put into the vents at night. Also I have taken those foam pipe insulator strips and lined the outside crevice of both...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-02-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,444
Posted By Gerall
"Near the end" is a statement that can likely me...

"Near the end" is a statement that can likely me made on any Norcold 1200 series. Even ones with the factory recalls done seem to have more issues functioning properly.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-31-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By Gerall
Agree with leaving bins and door unlocked. Just...

Agree with leaving bins and door unlocked. Just don't leave anything valuable loose in the rig. I am fortunate enough to have a small storage locker in the same compound that I store my MH so...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-30-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,665
Posted By Gerall
Next they will want to charge you extra to fill...

Next they will want to charge you extra to fill your tires with helium, thereby lowering your axle weight :D:D:D
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-30-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,676
Posted By Gerall
Cat 3 will work for 10mb ethernet for the short...

Cat 3 will work for 10mb ethernet for the short distances we are talking. Problem is that many rig wiring schemes daisy chain the wires instead of running individual feeds. These won't work.
If your...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-25-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,174
Posted By Gerall
Dang Humidity

RVing semi full time here on Vancouver Island on an oceanfront site. Have the infamous humidity issue. Humidity condenses in the bottom foot of the windshield. Then in morning when the sun come in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-22-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,067
Posted By Gerall
I too don't like the audio from my TV. I am using...

I too don't like the audio from my TV. I am using a Belkin FM transmitter that plugs into the audio out jacks on the TV. Then tune in the FM radio, which I have 4 good speakers connected to it, and...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-22-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,690
Posted By Gerall
Have the same thing on my 03 F53, along with rear...

Have the same thing on my 03 F53, along with rear aftermarket air bags. Really does stablize the rig in wind and of course when meeting those 300 wheeler semis.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-22-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,150
Posted By Gerall
Discounting for cash vs charge card is not unique...

Discounting for cash vs charge card is not unique to RV Campgrounds. More and more gas stations are doing it as well. I thought that it was contrary to the charge card/vendor agreement to do that,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-20-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,280
Posted By Gerall
Was dealing on a rig at CW, in Mesa, last winter,...

Was dealing on a rig at CW, in Mesa, last winter, but never did purchase it. What I did like was that they have a few fully serviced sites on site so that you can hook up and spend a few days getting...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-20-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,280
Posted By Gerall
Sounds like they may have hired the fired Jiffy...

Sounds like they may have hired the fired Jiffy Lube techs.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-18-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,556
Posted By Gerall
Antenna

Moved into the campground on a site overlooking ocean, BUT its the furthest away from the "included" wifi. Best I could get with my built in wifi was one bar, 1 or 2 mbs, and numerous fade outs....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-18-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1,536
Views: 237,022
Posted By Gerall
Wife and I both 58, both retired in 05. Condo in...

Wife and I both 58, both retired in 05. Condo in Arizona for six months then 03 36' Fleetwood Bounder for rest of year. Have 09 Honda Accord, but do not tow as we store the rig here for the winter...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-17-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,884
Posted By Gerall
Problem with any Chinese made RV's is that after...

Problem with any Chinese made RV's is that after you get home, you will want to leave again an hour later.:D
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-17-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,884
Posted By Gerall
Have an RV'er beside me with a 34 foot 2006...

Have an RV'er beside me with a 34 foot 2006 Fleetwood trailer. He indicated to me that it has been a real POS with lots of mostly quality control issues.
He told me that after Katrina hit that...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-17-2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,707
Posted By Gerall
You whack your head on something in the sticks...

You whack your head on something in the sticks and bricks home, and it doesnt fizz on you at all.
Forum: New Member Check-In 10-15-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By Gerall
Ya

Retired at 52 in 06, and lovin it. Arizona for the winters, Canada for the rest of the year.
When I get the urge to go back to work, I just lay down until it passes.:D
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-13-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,009
Posted By Gerall
In all fairness he stated he can only fill any...

In all fairness he stated he can only fill any tank to 80 percent capacity. This was my built in that he refilled, however it wasn't empty when he filled it.
The rest of the math is my error based...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-13-2011, 01:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,009
Posted By Gerall
Refillers are only allowed to fill a tank to 80...

Refillers are only allowed to fill a tank to 80 percent capacity to allow for expansion of the propane. So a 20 pound tank, they will only fill to 16 pounds. I have a 90 pound tank built in, but the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-12-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,988
Posted By Gerall
Just pulled mine out last weekend to attend to a...

Just pulled mine out last weekend to attend to a loose coax connection. On my Bounder there is an oak front bezel, with 4 screws to remove. After that there is a horizontal top brace attaching to the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-12-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 938
Posted By Gerall
Had exact same problem with my 1200. Turns out...

Had exact same problem with my 1200. Turns out the hose that attaches to the drip tray would just push back into the frame when I pushed the tray in. I pulled some slack through to the fridge,...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-08-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,003
Posted By Gerall
:D:DOr you could get a hacksaw and cut a notch...

:D:DOr you could get a hacksaw and cut a notch out of your cable...:D:D:D
Forum: Full-Timers 10-07-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,113
Posted By Gerall
Interresting. My mailbox here in Canada...

Interresting. My mailbox here in Canada identifies my address as Suite # instead of Box #. Small technicality, but it works for most anything I have tried here.
Forum: Just Conversation 10-07-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 8,347
Posted By Gerall
So, when anyone says, 'Gee if I got a nickel for...

So, when anyone says, 'Gee if I got a nickel for every time......etc", just where would the nickels come from??
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-07-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,245
Posted By Gerall
On my bounder you need to hold the retract button...

On my bounder you need to hold the retract button for 5 seconds after it is retracted to set the brake.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-07-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,290
Posted By Gerall
Took me 6 months to find the coach I have. I...

Took me 6 months to find the coach I have. I wrote down three lists, Must Haves, Nice to Haves, and don't care about, as well as budget. I used a fully optioned ad to get the full list of options and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-07-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,219
Posted By Gerall
I used the Rain-x restoration kit for under 20...

I used the Rain-x restoration kit for under 20 bucks. Worked wonders on my car and RV. Its a three stage process that takes awhile, but the results are incredible.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-07-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By Gerall
Could be parking brake switch has a wire off, or...

Could be parking brake switch has a wire off, or needs adjusting.
Forum: Texas Boomers 10-07-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Posted By Gerall
When ever you get unsolicited junk mail with...

When ever you get unsolicited junk mail with guaranteed return postage, wrap up a brick and attach the return card to it. It will be worth the cost of the brick as they will have to pay the postage.
Forum: Boondocking 10-07-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,250
Posted By Gerall
The RV next to me has an extension on the gen...

The RV next to me has an extension on the gen exhaust, a 90 degree elbow and 8 feet of pipe extending to above the RV. I suppose it will solve the issue of fumes under the RV, but the vents are still...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-07-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,324
Posted By Gerall
Campgrounds HD - Guide to Camp Sites around the...

Campgrounds HD - Guide to Camp Sites around the World for iPad on the iTunes App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/campgrounds-hd-guide-to-camp/id370491022?mt=8)

Go to the above link and you...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-06-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,380
Posted By Gerall
Also have the V10 in my 36' Bounder. Last trip of...

Also have the V10 in my 36' Bounder. Last trip of 1200 miles, I got just about 10mpg at 60mph with a tail wind. Now that sounds unbelievable, but thats Canadian gallons which are 20 percent bigger,...
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