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Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 10-09-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,072
Posted By TheBeachHous
I took my toys with me to the dealership because...

I took my toys with me to the dealership because i said i wouldn't sign on any dotted line until i knew they both fit... There was no way.. WE got a tape out and measured my toys - The BF measured...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 10-09-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,072
Posted By TheBeachHous
the 570 isn't 49, its 46 and 3 inches makes a...

the 570 isn't 49, its 46 and 3 inches makes a difference... I also have a honda 420 that will fit next to my BF or Canam, but the can am and BF won't fit next to each other.
Do you have a picture...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 10-09-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,072
Posted By TheBeachHous
I haven't yet pulled that trigger... I've got my...

I haven't yet pulled that trigger... I've got my trailer for sale locally, and I've now got it narrowed down to a choice between the Heartland and the Genesis Supreme.
I have yet to find a...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 09-13-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,072
Posted By TheBeachHous
Thats awesome to hear. I see the short models...

Thats awesome to hear. I see the short models all over the place, but no one talks about them. The trend went from buying a 45' monster, so you look the biggest and baddest, to now people scarfing...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 09-13-2017, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,072
Posted By TheBeachHous
I haul a 2014 Kawasaki BF 750, and a 2014 Can Am...

I haul a 2014 Kawasaki BF 750, and a 2014 Can Am outlander Max. Both machines are less than 50" wide, but not by much - and both are completely stock. That being said, i have several friends who...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 09-11-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,072
Posted By TheBeachHous
Question Looking to pull the trigger a Genesis Supreme 28CR Toy Hauler... Need Help!

I've been an RVr since I fell out of the make shift crib my dad built in our 60s Shasta. Since that time, and from my first RV purchase, I've always purchased top of the line model brands, always...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 09-11-2017, 12:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 605
Posted By TheBeachHous
Octane ZX :: 2007 Jayco Octane ZX

Octane ZX :: 2007 Jayco Octane ZX (2017-09-11 18:10:21)
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-04-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,222
Posted By TheBeachHous
State or Local RV park Near Seattle Washington

We are headed to Seattle in a couple days from the Spokane area and we would love a good recommendation for a place to park for a week or two. We are in a 35ft Fifthwheel. We'd prefer a state park or...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-04-2016, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 766
Posted By TheBeachHous
We are native Coloradans and we spend a week or...

We are native Coloradans and we spend a week or two in lake city every year, and when we go we stay in a little campground with no services literally in the shores of lake Sancristobal. It is one of...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-19-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,099
Posted By TheBeachHous
They were long gone and we didn't want to create...

They were long gone and we didn't want to create a stink about it. I operate on the philosophy that if someone robs me I'm blessed to be in a more fortunate circumstance than they are. Someone...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-15-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 510,556
Posted By TheBeachHous
Loving it!!

Loving it!!
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-15-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,099
Posted By TheBeachHous
2002 Revolution Radiator Grill Theft!!!

So this is a new one for me in the RV world – theft at an RV park.
We own a 2002 Fleetwood Revolution and we LOVE it... It is just a wonderful coach, and over the past 3 months we've been touring...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-20-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,206
Posted By TheBeachHous
I did get the manuals to everything installed in...

I did get the manuals to everything installed in the RV, and to my knowledge nothing's been changed out, it's all original and everything works great and I intend to keep it that way. What I'd really...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-20-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,206
Posted By TheBeachHous
Is it vintage yet? 1986 Pace Arrow 28' - Vacation Home named Dan Tanna

Happy Friday RVrs!

Several years ago my dad and I bought a 1995 Tioga Arrow class C together, it wasn't pretty and we named it Bubba, thinking we'd only use it minimally, however we ended up...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-07-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 32,225
Posted By TheBeachHous
Or as my dad would say "If at first you don't...

Or as my dad would say "If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking, at least your good at something."
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 05-21-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,172
Posted By TheBeachHous
I am having the same issue with my 1999 Seaview. ...

I am having the same issue with my 1999 Seaview. We got it out of storage and everything was dead, so i charged the batteries. WE went on spring break trip a month or so ago and because of our...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 01-14-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 958
Posted By TheBeachHous
Breaking away from The Beach House...

I started on this forum a few years ago when we were researching RV brands, particularly National RV, to see how difficult or not it was going to be in owning a unit from a company gone under, and I...
Forum: Boondocking 12-12-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 63,060
Posted By TheBeachHous
Some of our stops...

Some of our stops...
Forum: Boondocking 12-12-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 63,060
Posted By TheBeachHous
THATs more LIKE IT!!!:thumb: There's a saying in...

THATs more LIKE IT!!!:thumb: There's a saying in my circle of travel buddies, if there's a metal Fire ring, a picnic table, and my dog has to be on a leash... ITS NOT FOR US!!! We do a lot of...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-27-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By TheBeachHous
If you're at sea level, maybe, however the...

If you're at sea level, maybe, however the wattage put out by a 5500w geny isn't usually close to 5500w they are usually rated at around 5k or some even as low as 4700, and if you have both both AC...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-26-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By TheBeachHous
I'm guessing you have a Generac 5500 generator,...

I'm guessing you have a Generac 5500 generator, which isn't strong enough to run both ACs, it isn't until you get into the big guys, 7500w and usually diesel, that you'll get something to run both...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-26-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,690
Posted By TheBeachHous
You can follow my experience of crooked...

You can follow my experience of crooked "generator mechanics" in various forums throughout this site, and trust me they can be very crooked, mostly because that’s all most of them do is Guess... I...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-14-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 543,885
Posted By TheBeachHous
As a Chevy guy, I looked for our MH with the...

As a Chevy guy, I looked for our MH with the Workhorse and the 8.1 but, i'm happy with the v10 - It is a thirsty brute, but I tow a trailer full of ATVs and weather or not its behind the MH i get the...
Forum: Boondocking 05-13-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 63,060
Posted By TheBeachHous
Excellent point Tom!!! I think it's much easier...

Excellent point Tom!!!
I think it's much easier to get off the beaten path when you don't have to rely on anything else or anyone else. A MH makes boondocking a smidge easier rhan a TT or FW. But...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-13-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 93,802
Posted By TheBeachHous
I feel sorry for your family and the lack of name...

I feel sorry for your family and the lack of name your RV has... We're you a preacher or a general in the army??? For as much as these things cost you better believe they're getting named and as much...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-26-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By TheBeachHous
The lights in the bedroom we got from Lowes, we...

The lights in the bedroom we got from Lowes, we took out the 110v hardware and swapped it with the 12v light that was already in the coach... We scoured the earth looking for RV lights that were a...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 04-25-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,411
Posted By TheBeachHous
This post warms my heart right to the core!!!...

This post warms my heart right to the core!!! There is something to be said about RVrs - Those who camp together stay together... or something along those lines!! It sounds like we grew up much the...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-25-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By TheBeachHous
Maiden Voyage and Some small design changes and a big THANK YOU!!

HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!!! :thumb::dance:
Well, we've made our maiden voyage and 3 subseqent voyages since then, and I think we've worked out all the issues... we've squashed all the bugs!!
After a...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-26-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,432
Posted By TheBeachHous
Camp Cooking - What is your favorite?

We're getting ready for another season of camping, and that means weekends full of hot dogs and hamburgers and anything else you can grill up while miles and miles off the beaten path...

We're...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-25-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,207
Posted By TheBeachHous
I disagree, in fact I've reported them to the BBB...

I disagree, in fact I've reported them to the BBB for their crooked dealings and because I have friends that work with AEG events who put on our local RV show, they've been banned from returning. I...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-22-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,378
Posted By TheBeachHous
I love these forums... If I said I had a problem...

I love these forums... If I said I had a problem with a blue whale stuck in my holding tank, someone would be an expert on getting blue whales out of my holding tank, and when and if i ever decided...
Forum: Boondocking 02-22-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 63,060
Posted By TheBeachHous
Nope - no third type... just two types!!! :laugh:...

Nope - no third type... just two types!!! :laugh: I won't get into an argument neither of us can win... The simple fact is, ATVs rule and if you don't see things my way you must have something wrong...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-21-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,378
Posted By TheBeachHous
Well ladies I appreciate all of your advice and...

Well ladies I appreciate all of your advice and words of wisdom, and from the sounds of thIngs we all have had exepierences of our own on quirky level. It may not be on every generac but on mine you...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-18-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,378
Posted By TheBeachHous
Red face Generac gen, the secret 5 second rule

As some of you are aware, the Generac gen in our 99 SeaView hasn't worked since bought it in October. We have great things planned for this RV so we had to get this issue fixed. We tried several...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-18-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,207
Posted By TheBeachHous
Well, we got the genny back on Friday from the...

Well, we got the genny back on Friday from the shop and put it back in The Beach House today, wired it up and fired it up.... Still nothing... Wasn't putting anything out, we turned it off and back...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-13-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,207
Posted By TheBeachHous
We worried more about there not being any hours...

We worried more about there not being any hours on the gen when we looked at it, rather than the oposite - the guy selling it to us said "look, no hours" we said "bummer"... I'd rather have it used...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-13-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,207
Posted By TheBeachHous
The motor runs like a champ, it fires right up...

The motor runs like a champ, it fires right up and hums right along, its the generator portion that isn't doing anything - it won't produce any power. We replaced the "i'd replace this first"...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-12-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,207
Posted By TheBeachHous
This guy seemed very knowledgable, told me...

This guy seemed very knowledgable, told me several things that are common with these gens and I asked if I should just get rid of it and buy an onan, to which he responded "you think you have...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-12-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,207
Posted By TheBeachHous
Got a phone call from the owner of the place...

Got a phone call from the owner of the place asking me if I got my generator installed and wondered if I needed to bring it back in or if was working properly. I told a little lie just to hear what...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-12-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,207
Posted By TheBeachHous
I just didn't think it appropriate, but the more...

I just didn't think it appropriate, but the more I think about it, I wouldn't want any fellow RVr to have to suffer the fate of this crook. The name of the place is Best Automotive & Motorhome and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-09-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,207
Posted By TheBeachHous
Slimy Service in Denver - BE Aware!!

This past week, I had the misfortune to deal with an RV service center here in Colorado that I would classify as SLIMY and made me want to camp out in front of their building and tell people what a...
Forum: Boondocking 01-27-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 63,060
Posted By TheBeachHous
Ive been RVing my entire life, and just in the...

Ive been RVing my entire life, and just in the past 6 years have we found the love that is our ATVs... Its so nice to camp in the middle of no where, ride for days in such beauty and peace and...
Forum: Boondocking 01-27-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 63,060
Posted By TheBeachHous
:angry:Thems is fight'n words!!! HAHAHAAH!!! ...

:angry:Thems is fight'n words!!! HAHAHAAH!!! :rofl:
I have a saying - There are two types of people in this world... Those who ride ATVs, enjoy the outdoors and the great land that this country has...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 01-20-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,640
Posted By TheBeachHous
We replaced the carpet in our Class C with a...

We replaced the carpet in our Class C with a laminate hard wood type flooring, it was a bit noiser but we threw down some area rugs and really didn't bother us much... It was much easier to shake the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-19-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,071
Posted By TheBeachHous
Go with what I know!!

Ok, so from the sounds of things, i'm just going to have to go with what i know works... It sounds like these new design awnings haven't been thought all the way through yet... We use the snot out of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,460
Posted By TheBeachHous
I have a rule... if its over 34ft, NO GAS... I...

I have a rule... if its over 34ft, NO GAS... I don't care if you're going north or south twice a year, a DP is WAY COOLER wherever you are... You haven't "Arrived" until you hear the sound of the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By TheBeachHous
Is there a battery disconect on your battery? I...

Is there a battery disconect on your battery? I know ours has a knife switch that has to be opened or closed... I know we also have a battery disconnect button, but it sounds like you've identified...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,071
Posted By TheBeachHous
Replacing an Awning - Any suggestions?

As the new year has come and we're marching towards spring, i'd like to get going on getting the missing awning on our MH replaced... The previous owners lost it in a wind storm and all that is left...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,531
Posted By TheBeachHous
I couldn't agree less... Or More... Gary's just...

I couldn't agree less... Or More... Gary's just caused me to scratch my head against a brick wall... :banghead: There is a pretty reputable rental company that is locally owned here in Colorado, and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-16-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,892
Posted By TheBeachHous
Yesterday, driving down the highway, i saw a...

Yesterday, driving down the highway, i saw a great set up behind a large DP... It was a car dolly modified to hold a golf cart in front of the car... It looked very solid, and what a great way to...
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