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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions Yesterday, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 151
Posted By MetalGator
I have put almost 100 miles on the motorhome so...

I have put almost 100 miles on the motorhome so far. I drove back and forth to my house once (6 miles of stop and go traffic each way) and then drove to Tampa and back (40 miles each way so 80...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions Yesterday, 08:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 151
Posted By MetalGator
New tires, now have vibration

Just had a set of 6 new Toyo tires installed on our motorhome. Took a short 40 mile drive last weekend and I now have a vibration in the steering wheel. It's not terrible, but enough to annoy me. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,133
Posted By MetalGator
Just had motorhometires.com install 6 Toyo tires...

Just had motorhometires.com install 6 Toyo tires on my motorhome this morning in my driveway. Super convenient. The install only took an hour and the installer was very nice and professional. The...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-12-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 887
Posted By MetalGator
I have a love/hate relationship with my RVI Tire...

I have a love/hate relationship with my RVI Tire Patrol tire sensors. When they work, they are great. However, they always tend to stop working when I am on a long trip. You can not change the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-05-2024, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 823
Posted By MetalGator
Thank you for this information. I was reading...

Thank you for this information. I was reading about someone having issues with their Jeep but it wasn't a Wrangler. I just assumed the steering systems would be the same.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-30-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,784
Posted By MetalGator
OP here. I am actually thinking about keeping my...

OP here. I am actually thinking about keeping my tires for another year. I know that the Michelin's are known for sidewall cracking, but all of my tires look brand new and have been stored in doors...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-30-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 823
Posted By MetalGator
Setup 2020 Wrangler Jeep for toad

Hello

I currently have a 2015 Wrangler 2 door Jeep that we tow behind our motorhome. At one time, my wife also had a 2014 Jeep Wrangler 4 door that we also had setup to tow. She traded that Jeep...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-29-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,784
Posted By MetalGator
I'm sorry, yes I meant 245/75R22.5. I have...

I'm sorry, yes I meant 245/75R22.5. I have spoken to 3 tire shops and also looked on motorhometires.com and all have said the 245/75R22.5 is a direct replacement size for the Michelin 235/80R22.5. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-29-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,784
Posted By MetalGator
Different size steer tires

I am contemplating getting new tires this spring for our motorhome. The tires are 6 1/2 years old with just over 25,000 miles on them. The tires look brand new with plenty of tread as the motor home...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-17-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,510
Posted By MetalGator
I will be there. We go there every year as we...

I will be there. We go there every year as we only live about 30 minutes away. Staying at the Hard Rock Casino/Hotel across the street this year. Not in the market but like roaming around for a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-21-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 291
Posted By MetalGator
The motorhome uses a multiplex system. The...

The motorhome uses a multiplex system. The panels are wifi back to the multiplex panel so they aren't mechanical switches. I can operate the lights from my iphone app and it doesn't matter if I use...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-21-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 291
Posted By MetalGator
Weird issue with bedroom lights

I have a 2018 Miramar class A. On our last trip, when I turn on the bedroom lights, they are very dim. There are 4 lights in the ceiling in the bedroom. All the other lights in the motorhome work...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-19-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,646
Posted By MetalGator
I recently purchased the Ninja Woodfire grill. ...

I recently purchased the Ninja Woodfire grill. We keep it on the motorhome. We love it. You can use it as a grill, as an oven, you can air fry and of course use it as a smoker. Uses very little...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-07-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,596
Posted By MetalGator
This is why I don't use it very often. 90% of my...

This is why I don't use it very often. 90% of my driving is in West Central Florida. There are no hills. I hate when I come off an interstate exit ramp and hit the brake a couple times and now I...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-27-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,596
Posted By MetalGator
It's a 2018 Miramar 35.3 but the chassis is a...

It's a 2018 Miramar 35.3 but the chassis is a 2017 F53. It's a 6 speed.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-27-2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,596
Posted By MetalGator
The only time I drove the Motorhome in the...

The only time I drove the Motorhome in the Appalachian mountains I hit 5000rpm many times. In North Carolina I came down a few 8% grades and the speed limit was only 55. My motorhome is 37' long...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-26-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,596
Posted By MetalGator
Maybe my tow mode doesn't work right on my...

Maybe my tow mode doesn't work right on my Motorhome. Every time I touch the brakes, even just a little bit, the transmission downshifts. Another example of why I don't use it on flat ground. Say...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-26-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,596
Posted By MetalGator
Not slowing? Wear out my brakes? I'd rather wear...

Not slowing? Wear out my brakes? I'd rather wear out my brakes then let my engine rev to 5000 rpm when slowing down on a long exit ramp off an interstate because I have tapped the brakes a few times...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-22-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,596
Posted By MetalGator
An example that just happened to me recently. I...

An example that just happened to me recently. I had on tow/haul and was getting off the interstate. It had a long exit ramp. When I slow down to a stop, I like bleeding off a little speed at a time...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-22-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,596
Posted By MetalGator
I don't like using Tow/Haul mode unless I am in...

I don't like using Tow/Haul mode unless I am in very hilly conditions. If I have Tow/Haul enabled, every time I touch the brake pedal, the transmission downshifts. Very useful when going downhill...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-10-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,661
Posted By MetalGator
I've lived in West Central Florida all my life. ...

I've lived in West Central Florida all my life. I hate the cold. I would rather sweat and be hot than be cold and have to put on multiple layers of clothes. The older I get (I'm 52), the less the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-10-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 715
Posted By MetalGator
Same deal with this track. I was in the middle...

Same deal with this track. I was in the middle of the state of Florida and there is a lot of railroad activity. I had already gone over several tracks on this road and no issues. There are a lot...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-10-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 715
Posted By MetalGator
I didn't get on the interstate, but on the drive...

I didn't get on the interstate, but on the drive back I took a different route home. I was on a 4 lane highway with a speed limit of 65. I hit 70mph a couple of times and everything drove fine.

...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-10-2023, 06:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 715
Posted By MetalGator
Hit rough railroad tracks hard

We took a trip to a new RV resort this weekend. We have a 2018 Miramar Motorhome on a 2017 F53 chassis. During the trip, I came up on a RR track and by the time I saw how rough it was (it was like...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-05-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,597
Posted By MetalGator
I was born in Bradenton (the linked article was...

I was born in Bradenton (the linked article was posted on the Bradenton Herald website). I still live here but across the Manatee river in Palmetto. I live 6.5 miles from my office in downtown...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-31-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,502
Posted By MetalGator
Wow, does that bring back memories. They used to...

Wow, does that bring back memories. They used to let me drive the tractor and trailer while the adults picked up the hay bales. Once I got older, I got kicked off the tractor and had to sling...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-26-2023, 07:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 939
Posted By MetalGator
I have never used them, but when I talked to...

I have never used them, but when I talked to Gator Ford about getting an alignment and some suspension work done on our motor home, they recommend Tampa Spring Company.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-19-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,480
Posted By MetalGator
Exactly. One of the things we noticed a year...

Exactly. One of the things we noticed a year after we bought our Miramar was the Multi-plex system could be controlled via a smart phone. I talked to the salesperson and he said my older multiplex...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-18-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,426
Posted By MetalGator
We had our front chairs recovered with...

We had our front chairs recovered with Ultraleather about a year ago and so far have been happy. It wasn't cheap but hopefully we won't have issues with the chairs falling apart again.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-18-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,480
Posted By MetalGator
We love going to the Tampa show. In fact, we are...

We love going to the Tampa show. In fact, we are going tomorrow. Place is huge. I didn't buy our current motorhome there but we found our model at the RV show. We just like looking at all the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-09-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,345
Posted By MetalGator
I've used Gator Ford in Tampa for a couple of...

I've used Gator Ford in Tampa for a couple of warranty items (new brake master cylinder and some front suspension repair). I was happy with both visits I made there. I have a 2018 Miramar in the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-08-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,435
Posted By MetalGator
I just got my motorhome back from some...

I just got my motorhome back from some maintenance and minor repairs from a local shop. The last time I had it in their shop was almost two years ago and the shop rate was $139 an hour. Now, it's...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-08-2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,988
Posted By MetalGator
I live in Florida and it is very difficult to...

I live in Florida and it is very difficult to find RV sports in January unless you reserve way in advance. All the state parks fill up and most private parks are full. One place you can try is Lazy...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-14-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,372
Posted By MetalGator
I guess I am lucky. We purchased a new Motorhome...

I guess I am lucky. We purchased a new Motorhome 5 years ago on a F53 chassis and I haven't needed an alignment. The tires have 15K miles on them and show no wear. The motorhome goes straight down...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-09-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,393
Posted By MetalGator
No need to winterize.

No need to winterize.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-02-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 366
Posted By MetalGator
I know there are a lot of Thor bashers out there...

I know there are a lot of Thor bashers out there but we love our 2018 Miramar. We have owned it since June of 2017 (ordered it new) and absolutely love it. We were all set to purchase a Newmar...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-15-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,159
Posted By MetalGator
I just had mine replaced for the 2nd time. ...

I just had mine replaced for the 2nd time. Motorhome only 3 years old (2018 model).
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 10-13-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,881
Posted By MetalGator
Like others have said, it really depends on the...

Like others have said, it really depends on the dog. Our old Jack Russell didn't like being left in the motorhome alone. She would be OK during the day for a couple of hours but if we tried to...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 10-13-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,676
Posted By MetalGator
We used to travel with 4 dogs in our Motorhome...

We used to travel with 4 dogs in our Motorhome until our Jack Russell passed back in February. We do run into many RV parks that have a 2 dog limit. I always contact the park and ask them if they...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 10-12-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,646
Posted By MetalGator
I don't know about breaking up stuff in the tanks...

I don't know about breaking up stuff in the tanks but Happy Camper really does knock down odor. I don't get odor from my black tanks but my grey tank (galley) can really stink sometimes. When it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-05-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,105
Posted By MetalGator
We just had two windows repaired on our 2018...

We just had two windows repaired on our 2018 Miramar. We used Suncoast Designers in Hudson Florida (north of Tampa). They did a great job and it was reasonably priced. They also have a lifetime...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-04-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,920
Posted By MetalGator
Yes I would. Not to see why they are barking,...

Yes I would. Not to see why they are barking, but to keep them from barking. My old Jack Russell is 16 years old and can't see or hear very well. Sometimes she gets confused and will start barking...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-03-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,920
Posted By MetalGator
We use a Furbo camera. It has a "bark" alert...

We use a Furbo camera. It has a "bark" alert that will do push notifications to your smart phone to let you know your dog is barking. My dogs usually don't bark but if they do, the Furbo will let...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-16-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,051
Posted By MetalGator
That's why we purchased the Miramar 35.3. We...

That's why we purchased the Miramar 35.3. We absolutely love the floor plan. I have not seen a floor plan that I like better but I'm not going to keep a leaking motorhome.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-11-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,051
Posted By MetalGator
I am going to give this Miramar until January. I...

I am going to give this Miramar until January. I spent a lot of time working on the leak this past weekend. If it is still leaking, I will be shopping at the Tampa RV show in January.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-11-2019, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,051
Posted By MetalGator
It looks like the 2019 and 2020 models come with...

It looks like the 2019 and 2020 models come with the 26,000 F53 Chassis.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-09-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,051
Posted By MetalGator
Our Miramar has two slides. The small bedroom...

Our Miramar has two slides. The small bedroom slide has been fine but the larger living area slide has given me fits. I hold my breath every time I try and retract it. One time I didn't think I...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-09-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,051
Posted By MetalGator
Thor Miramar vs Tiffin Open Road

Hello


My wife and I purchased a new 2018 Miramar 35.3 back in July of 2017. We ordered the motor home exactly the way we wanted it. We love the motorhome but I have been fighting some...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-14-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,947
Posted By MetalGator
All I have read is that the V10 is being replaced...

All I have read is that the V10 is being replaced with the new 7.3 V8 but the transmission is still the 6 speed. What chassis changes are they making to the F53 besides the engine?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-19-2019, 09:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,402
Posted By MetalGator
This is how our 6 gallon hot water heater is. ...

This is how our 6 gallon hot water heater is. 99% of the time I have the hot water heater on electric and I turn it on when we arrive at our spot and turn it off when we are about to leave. I have...
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