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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-02-2019, 12:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,157
Posted By 2000 Damon
Thanx for the info guys. The distance from home...

Thanx for the info guys. The distance from home will be much farther now, so My planning and prep needs to be much different than my weekend trips. We plan on going out for a month first and seeing...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-01-2019, 12:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,157
Posted By 2000 Damon
Need advice, Prepping Ford Powerstroke for hauling 5 ver

I have a 2002 ford 250 power stroke 7.3 l. It has 120 K miles on it. The motor seems really strong. I have been really good with the oil changes. I am in the middle of buying a 2018 Cougar 28RKS 5th...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-28-2019, 11:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,060
Posted By 2000 Damon
I think the best way to cook a steak is on the...

I think the best way to cook a steak is on the grill. Rib eye , porterhouse, T-Bone, they are all pretty good if you prep them right. Defrost them first or use a fresh steak. Place on a plate and...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-26-2019, 10:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,475
Posted By 2000 Damon
After I had my rotator cuff operated on, it is...

After I had my rotator cuff operated on, it is like new again. No movement pain what so ever. It's been three years an am really happy I did it. I talked to several friends in the construction trade...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-26-2019, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 900
Posted By 2000 Damon
Hail damage to 5th wheel

I am considering the purchase of a 2018 Cougar with some hail damage to the roof. I have only seen pics but the pics showed small dents throughout the roof. No tears or holes. I am pretty handy...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-01-2016, 07:12 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 27,140
Posted By 2000 Damon
This has the Mercedes engine right? Would you...

This has the Mercedes engine right? Would you mind a few questions? What kind of gas mileage do you get? How is your speed on hills? Can it pull a small vehicle behind it and still have uphill...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-22-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,213
Posted By 2000 Damon
IMO. You need to also consider USE. The beauty...

IMO. You need to also consider USE. The beauty and luxury of a large trailer is great if you spend a lot of time parked and don't boondock. Traveling on back country or steep mountain roads gets...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-27-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 45,293
Posted By 2000 Damon
Yooo Subford The 12 ga wire you refer to is the...

Yooo Subford The 12 ga wire you refer to is the wire that energizes the coil of the starter relay which I referred to as a small wire. This wire does not pass the heavy current that goes to the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-26-2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,221
Posted By 2000 Damon
Slideout intermittent ** check your ground

I have a 2003 Montana 5th wheel with 2 slide outs . On several occasions the slide outs wouldn't move when the switch was pushed. Once I had the wife push the button after I had attempted 3 times....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-26-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,582
Posted By 2000 Damon
I think to be of any real help you need a wiring...

I think to be of any real help you need a wiring diagram. The 12 volt line that applies 12 v to the ignition switch is also the 12 v line for the starter relay through the start position of the key...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-26-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,752
Posted By 2000 Damon
lucky thing you are a little handy or you...

lucky thing you are a little handy or you wouldn't be able to afford to make it to the on ramp. When I have moments like this, the hardest thing is keeping my game face on for the wife and making her...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-26-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 952
Posted By 2000 Damon
I don't have your coach but if both sets of bulbs...

I don't have your coach but if both sets of bulbs are flickering on the high element of the bulb. 1st place I would check is the brake pedal switch. It's contact is adjusted to make contact when the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-26-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 45,293
Posted By 2000 Damon
I have found in a starting system that is...

I have found in a starting system that is intermittent is either a poor ground to the motor, starter relay contacts burnt, or a starter armature bearing worn out causing the armature to stick to the...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-28-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 20,486
Views: 1,358,079
Posted By 2000 Damon
crippled ugly dog

crippled ugly dog
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-28-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,703
Posted By 2000 Damon
One other aspect of the TT is load and balance. ...

One other aspect of the TT is load and balance. It is very important to have the correct tongue weight. Should the TT be too light on the tongue the trailer could easily sway back and fourth until...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-28-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,282
Posted By 2000 Damon
Sure would like to know the final fix

Sure would like to know the final fix
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-22-2014, 01:59 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,282
Posted By 2000 Damon
Continued: If your batteries check good then...

Continued:
If your batteries check good then your furnace is suspect just because it doesn't work. The biggest current draw in your furnace is the fan motor. It is possible that is your problem but...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-22-2014, 01:25 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,282
Posted By 2000 Damon
I have never worked on a coach that had two...

I have never worked on a coach that had two furnaces. My guess is that it still only needs one solenoid cut off switch. The solenoid cuts the gas off to the entire coach. If your one furnace is...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-22-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,927
Posted By 2000 Damon
Where did you connect the final unknown wire to ?...

Where did you connect the final unknown wire to ? Was it a positive cable ?
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-20-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,927
Posted By 2000 Damon
You don't typically have additional grounds...

You don't typically have additional grounds coming in through the walls of a coach to a battery box. ( except in diesel coaches )..... That being said an additional cable coming in should be red if...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-20-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,527
Posted By 2000 Damon
The thermal fuse bamaboy 473 is showing prevents...

The thermal fuse bamaboy 473 is showing prevents a serious fire from happening in your furnace so make sure you replace it with a new one if it's bad or reconfigure it correctly after you have...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-20-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,282
Posted By 2000 Damon
It doesn't surprise me it was a 12 volt problem....

It doesn't surprise me it was a 12 volt problem. Your problem started when you lost your charge in your house batteries. This in turn shut off your solenoid gas switch. All troubleshooting with...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-16-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,282
Posted By 2000 Damon
Yeah, it really is important to know what kind of...

Yeah, it really is important to know what kind of rig you are in. For instance I had a damon coach that had a switch in the galley and a switch behind a panel in the below storage area near the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-16-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,527
Posted By 2000 Damon
Hey BUKIMAN did you find a fix for your furnace?...

Hey BUKIMAN did you find a fix for your furnace? By the way wa8yxm I'm keeping your post for future troubleshooting, good stuff. Is there a message behind wa8yxm or just a handle.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-16-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By 2000 Damon
I appreciate the information. That helps me a lot...

I appreciate the information. That helps me a lot in my choices for a generator. I couldn't imagine how they paralleled the two units to share the amperage draw on both units. Thanks again for your...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-14-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By 2000 Damon
New tandem sine wave generators

With all this new technology coming out. IT's hard to keep up with it all. For instance. They have better generators and converters that put out better power sine wave production. This is supposed to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-14-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,088
Posted By 2000 Damon
I am a ford man too but the triton v 10 had its...

I am a ford man too but the triton v 10 had its troubles too. The aluminum head mounted on the cast iron block had quite a few problems with the spark plug hole threads stripping out and blowing...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-14-2014, 01:33 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,747
Posted By 2000 Damon
So if someone was overweight because of too much...

So if someone was overweight because of too much axel weight on a f250 truck and reduced his pin weight to 12% of the trailer and dropped his pin weight to a legal axel weight, he would be legal. ...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-14-2014, 12:54 AM
Replies: 36,584
Views: 1,995,233
Posted By 2000 Damon
glory be

glory be
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-14-2014, 12:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,527
Posted By 2000 Damon
If your furnace was working just prior to...

If your furnace was working just prior to refilling your gas bottles. I have had this problem where there was still fresh air in the gas line to the furnace but the stove was working and The fridge...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-13-2014, 11:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,927
Posted By 2000 Damon
Your pictures aren't very good quality. Just to...

Your pictures aren't very good quality. Just to clarify what everyone is saying. Your coach operates on 12 VDC . You can get that 12volts from 2, 12 volt batteries connected in parallel or 2, 6 volt...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-13-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6,922
Views: 1,219,740
Posted By 2000 Damon
Sold it! I had a 1993 30 foot Winnebago with a...

Sold it! I had a 1993 30 foot Winnebago with a 460 gas motor in it. I loved this MH but before this 20 year old beast had a chance to become a money pit I sold it. It got a real good home and I hope...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-13-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,277
Posted By 2000 Damon
Part of your problem is what my father taught me...

Part of your problem is what my father taught me never to do. He said, and I Quote " don't ever buy a house with a yard bigger than your wife can mow." LOL:laugh:
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-13-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,747
Posted By 2000 Damon
I notice in some of these postings they suggest...

I notice in some of these postings they suggest you place more weight behind the tires of the trailer and reduce weight in front of the trailers tires. This will indeed reduce the weight on the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-26-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,814
Posted By 2000 Damon
I think it could

I also believe that an 80 thousand pound load could be pulled beyond 70 mph with a ford 350 dually. The truck rear axel would be overloaded and the brakes on the 5th wheel flat bad would need to do...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-25-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,814
Posted By 2000 Damon
You sure hit my sore spot. Why doesn't the US...

You sure hit my sore spot. Why doesn't the US adopt the European rule " the left lane is for passing only" instead slower traffic keep right. The most violated traffic law is "speeding" and the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-25-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,775
Posted By 2000 Damon
I know there are plenty of things in a trailer/mh...

I know there are plenty of things in a trailer/mh that can drain a battery but, I have had several with microwaves and the LED clock didn't lite until you connected shore power
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-25-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,169
Posted By 2000 Damon
QUOTE "We leave ours on auto. I think our 30...

QUOTE
"We leave ours on auto. I think our 30 lb tanks take 7 gallons of propane. If we are using propane for heat, the generator, etc., we just check it periodically. How difficult is that? Nothing...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-23-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,198
Posted By 2000 Damon
SWeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Isn't she. When your...

SWeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Isn't she. When your talking to her make sure you address her as mam or your highness or better yet Y O U R M A J E S T Y. I know it aint much but for me I'm retiring this...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-23-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,198
Posted By 2000 Damon
I'm in the market as well for a 5th wheel. I have...

I'm in the market as well for a 5th wheel. I have been looking at some privately owned trailers in my area. I made a special trip about 1.5 hrs from the house to look at a 2005 forest RIver Cedar...
Forum: Powerstroke Engine Forum 10-22-2014, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,178
Posted By 2000 Damon
Repairs were done at the ford dealership. I use...

Repairs were done at the ford dealership. I use synthetic oil and change it between 3 and 4 thousand miles. Does your stroke have a wiring harness in the valve cover gasket?
Forum: Powerstroke Engine Forum 10-21-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,178
Posted By 2000 Damon
If I'm camping, snowmobiling for the day or...

If I'm camping, snowmobiling for the day or somewhere with no power I don't have that ability unless I drug a generator around with me. Then I would have to worry about theft when I'm gone, the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-21-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,708
Posted By 2000 Damon
I think more important is the towing options of a...

I think more important is the towing options of a MH verses the 5ver. You can pull boats, quads, snowmobiles, concession trailers comfortably. Pulling a 5ver plus anything creates a very long...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-21-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,253
Posted By 2000 Damon
I was in a trailer sales dealership yesterday and...

I was in a trailer sales dealership yesterday and thy tried to sell me a goose neck conversion claiming that the freedom of a ball gooseneck system allows for more twisting between the hitch point...
Forum: Powerstroke Engine Forum 10-21-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,178
Posted By 2000 Damon
2002 Power stroke glow plug issues

I have a 2002 power stroke 7.3. I live in an area where the temps get below freezing about 3 months out of the year. Every two years when the temps start getting below 40 degrees the motor becomes...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-21-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,549
Posted By 2000 Damon
You guys are awesome, Thanks for all the input....

You guys are awesome, Thanks for all the input. One of the reasons I was so concerned is because I have a triton V 10 in my ford work truck (1999 ford 250) and it has been to the dealership 3 times...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-27-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,549
Posted By 2000 Damon
Triton V-10 problems

I'm in the market once again for a newer motor home. I sold my 2000 Damon diesel. I want to get a gas motor but have seen a lot of bad reviews on the Triton V10 concerning the Aluminum head, stripped...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-20-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,897
Posted By 2000 Damon
Another consideration when dumping your air and...

Another consideration when dumping your air and lowering your profile closer to your tires is.......don't turn wheels too sharp during travel they may scrape against your wheel wells and damage them.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-25-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,303
Posted By 2000 Damon
tires are stock

tires are stock
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-23-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,303
Posted By 2000 Damon
Don't damage your fender too

I have a 39 ft 2000 Damon Escaper on a spartan chassis. The air bags don't maintain their height more than a day or so. I parked with the wheels turned hard right and left the coach for a couple of...
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