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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-05-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By Bart Anderson
Power gear slide hydraulic fluid

What type of hydraulic fluid is used in the power gear slide system on my 2007 Gulfstream Independence class A RV?
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 09-25-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By Bart Anderson
I have a 2007 Independence and it has a rubber...

I have a 2007 Independence and it has a rubber roof
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-18-2018, 09:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,515
Posted By Bart Anderson
40 year electrician....loose neutral

40 year electrician....loose neutral
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-16-2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By Bart Anderson
I cleaned my drain plugs with a pipe cleaner...

I cleaned my drain plugs with a pipe cleaner dipped in bleach
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-04-2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,328
Posted By Bart Anderson
I use Skylink in my home and in my RV...works...

I use Skylink in my home and in my RV...works well for about $100. Have had one in my home for about ten years and bunches of sensors and accessories available for it
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-11-2018, 07:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,695
Posted By Bart Anderson
I too had this happen while at my daughters house...

I too had this happen while at my daughters house in Tallahassee the bolt broke and it took about two hours of fiddling and drilling from a mobile RV service to get it to open. I am very glad I left...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 01-14-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,058
Posted By Bart Anderson
Nice rig which I had a relative like that!

Nice rig which I had a relative like that!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-05-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By Bart Anderson
Actually it did not really lock. The problem was...

Actually it did not really lock. The problem was the little lever that moves the door bolt broke off the handle and of course since the door was closed there was no way to move the latch bolt out of...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-03-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By Bart Anderson
Just spray the plunger switch with CRC or WD40...

Just spray the plunger switch with CRC or WD40 and work it up and down a couple of times
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 01-03-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,478
Posted By Bart Anderson
I have a 2007 Gulfstream independence and the...

I have a 2007 Gulfstream independence and the hitch is rated 5000 lbs with a 26000 fever. Be careful as a trailer and vehicle may easily exceed this rating!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-03-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,845
Posted By Bart Anderson
I would definitely go with fan and motor.......

I would definitely go with fan and motor.... usually a squirrel cafe fails like this due to a bearing failure in the motor. It may look perfect but may wobble when remounted...don’t ask how I know...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-03-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By Bart Anderson
Mobile repair service Tallahassee

Yesterday my RV decided to lock me out! Desperate to get in, I called Stayrving here in Tallahassee.
Even though he was off from work Jose came out and spent about two hours drilling out the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-03-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,200
Posted By Bart Anderson
Yes...I think they mismarked it...but I was...

Yes...I think they mismarked it...but I was happy!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-03-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,200
Posted By Bart Anderson
Actually I bought one 2 years ago on close out at...

Actually I bought one 2 years ago on close out at CW on the bargain table...it was marked Down to $14! It works well... I just wish they had more than one!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-02-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,845
Posted By Bart Anderson
Try Fastenal they have many squirrel cages

Try Fastenal they have many squirrel cages
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-02-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 24,098
Posted By Bart Anderson
My 35 ft Gulfstream is called “Crimson Ride “

My 35 ft Gulfstream is called “Crimson Ride “
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 12-28-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 773
Posted By Bart Anderson
It may be in the fuse panel at the foot of the...

It may be in the fuse panel at the foot of the bed... look there
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-25-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,297
Posted By Bart Anderson
I saw a 1967 Shasta towable at an RV Park this...

I saw a 1967 Shasta towable at an RV Park this summer owned by a lady seeing the country
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-15-2017, 04:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,513
Posted By Bart Anderson
It is called a Mr Heater propane filter

It is called a Mr Heater propane filter
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-14-2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,513
Posted By Bart Anderson
Yes...you needed a propane filter at the grill to...

Yes...you needed a propane filter at the grill to filter out the oil contamination caused by the long hose run...available on Amazon (approximately $12)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-09-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,041
Posted By Bart Anderson
The best “penetrating” oil to use is called “Free...

The best “penetrating” oil to use is called “Free All” it will work and is available on the internet!

I am in no way connected or a salesman for this product... I just know it works from past...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-09-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,246
Posted By Bart Anderson
Why not just run another cable under the coach to...

Why not just run another cable under the coach to the CATV connection near the power pedestal when you are at a campground or are you trying to hook up for "over the air" reception?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-08-2017, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 778
Posted By Bart Anderson
I suspect that a capacitor charge was holding the...

I suspect that a capacitor charge was holding the light on until it finally discharged
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-07-2017, 06:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,228
Posted By Bart Anderson
I too had a leaking slide up in Bath Maine on my...

I too had a leaking slide up in Bath Maine on my 2003 Itasca Sundancer. I discovered a leaking hose. Removed the hose and took it to NAPA. They made a new hose and I put it on at the campground....
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-04-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,563
Posted By Bart Anderson
I have an Acurite weather station in my...

I have an Acurite weather station in my Gulfstream with wind speed direction out and indoor temps rain gauge and barameter. The best part is I can set alarms for temp and wind speed to tell me to...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-04-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,768
Posted By Bart Anderson
I just use my AR-15 and pop a cap on them!

I just use my AR-15 and pop a cap on them!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-03-2017, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,093
Posted By Bart Anderson
V10 engine is great.... power and economy

V10 engine is great.... power and economy
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 11-30-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By Bart Anderson
Make you 4 step type 2x8 leveling blocks and...

Make you 4 step type 2x8 leveling blocks and drive up onto the blocks one at a time until you are level. Just make sure one is under each duel tire if not all the weight is transferred to one...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-28-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 801
Posted By Bart Anderson
The fixture has a ballast in it that brings the...

The fixture has a ballast in it that brings the voltage up to proper firing voltage for the lamps
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-28-2017, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 758
Posted By Bart Anderson
Check the altitude adjustment. Mine was running...

Check the altitude adjustment. Mine was running rough and surging and finally stopping. Found the altitude adjustment set for 10,000 ft and I live in Florida! Turned it down and problems went away!
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 11-28-2017, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,444
Posted By Bart Anderson
Ham antenna

I am considering trying to convert and old spring loaded 102 in CB whip antenna to work on 10 meters and mounting it to the hitch on my RV Frame. Anyone ever try this and how much of the whip needs...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-28-2017, 05:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 801
Posted By Bart Anderson
Just be sure and get the same size...look at the...

Just be sure and get the same size...look at the number on the lamp (example F20 T12 CW) and get the same number.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-25-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,032
Posted By Bart Anderson
I bought. My new to me 2007 Gulfstream class A...

I bought. My new to me 2007 Gulfstream class A because the mechanical shop I took my 2003 Winnebago Class C up in Portland Maine managed to back into a wooden awning on the test drive to see which...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-25-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 886
Posted By Bart Anderson
Onan 5500 generator surges

My 2007 Onan generator. On my Gulfstream 2007 Independence has been surging badly for a while. Today I delved into it and found that the altitude adjustment was set to 10,000 feet!
Since Florida has...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-25-2017, 06:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,337
Posted By Bart Anderson
We had an exceptionally heavy rain summer this...

We had an exceptionally heavy rain summer this year and Lake Toxaway is considered living in a rain forest due to it’s location
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-24-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 28,539
Posted By Bart Anderson
I remember in Vietnam having to travel out to the...

I remember in Vietnam having to travel out to the jungle to work on an H34 reciprocal engine Helicopter with a broken throttle cable. When I got there the VNAF pilot said “ we fix..we go now” I...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-19-2017, 06:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,840
Posted By Bart Anderson
My V10 powers my 35 ft Gulfstream Independence...

My V10 powers my 35 ft Gulfstream Independence and it works great. I get between 7-9 MPG depending on mountains and flatland
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 11-18-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,151
Posted By Bart Anderson
I was at an Outback Restaurant last week after...

I was at an Outback Restaurant last week after coming from an Air Force Helicopter reunion. I was wearing my 20th SOS hat. I finished my meal and went outside to stretch my legs. A man and his wife...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 11-18-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,808
Posted By Bart Anderson
I flew UH1P’s in Vietnam Nam and HH43’s at Moody...

I flew UH1P’s in Vietnam Nam and HH43’s at Moody AFB.....I checked the Jesus Nut EVERY day and checked the blades for termite damage (bullet holes)
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 11-18-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,472
Posted By Bart Anderson
Riverbend Campground is a great Campground with a...

Riverbend Campground is a great Campground with a trout stream going through the middle of it. Some of the people that come there have been coming back for 20 years! It is a small park with only 27...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 11-15-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 894
Posted By Bart Anderson
My 2007 independence the graphics are...

My 2007 independence the graphics are decals...great quality RV. All hardwood cabinets. Power gear levelers. All appliances still work well except microwave just went bad after 10 years. ...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-13-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By Bart Anderson
If it is a single din radio....any single din...

If it is a single din radio....any single din radio will fit...just make sure to get the proper cable kit for your vehicle
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-13-2017, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,332
Posted By Bart Anderson
I too use electrical grease....it is actually...

I too use electrical grease....it is actually call No Alox and is used it the electrical trade to protect aluminum wire from oxidation
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 11-12-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,875
Posted By Bart Anderson
I found something even better than PB...

I found something even better than PB Blaster....it is called Free All and I did a side by side comparison on two rusted on bolts on a slope mower blade.....Free All won every time which surprised...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-12-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By Bart Anderson
On my old RV a Winnebago Sundance.... the info...

On my old RV a Winnebago Sundance.... the info was on the door inside the bedroom closet
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-12-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By Bart Anderson
My outside jenson did the same.....I puLled it’s...

My outside jenson did the same.....I puLled it’s plug
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-12-2017, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bart Anderson
Awning unfurled

I saw a class A RV the other day traveling down I-26 with it’s awning starting to unfurl. I know this is “ not supposed “ to happen with an electric awning but just to make sure that I don’t have...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 11-12-2017, 06:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,380
Posted By Bart Anderson
I raise herbs as we travel. We use a miracle grow...

I raise herbs as we travel. We use a miracle grow aero garden which automatically gives the plants the right amount of water ,sunlight,and nutrients as we travel. It sits in the shower as we travel.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-12-2017, 06:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,061
Posted By Bart Anderson
I had that happen on a commode in a previous RV....

I had that happen on a commode in a previous RV. It turned out to be the cable to the flush mechanism was broken. The cable cost more than a new toilet so the toilet got replaced!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-07-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 24,098
Posted By Bart Anderson
Crimson Ride

Crimson Ride
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