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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-04-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 866
Posted By 60Vette
Slide Out Cover Will Not Retract

I have a Colorado Care Free slide out cover. The cover that unrolls as you pop your slide out. Well apparently the spring broke because she won't roll back up as I retrieve the slide out.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-20-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,423
Posted By 60Vette
Thank you all for your replies. After 2 years...

Thank you all for your replies. After 2 years staying home in the Berkshires of western MA to attend elderly relatives I'm happy to get back down south.

Be safe,

60Vette
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-20-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,423
Posted By 60Vette
Clarification

Tremendous response folks I appreciate it.

There seems to be confusion regarding my inquiry. We usually go to Key West leaving in January. We take 84 in CT and pick up 81 in Scranton. We drop...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-19-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,423
Posted By 60Vette
Best Route South from 81 to 95

Hi folks:
I can't remember the cross over route from 81S to 95S. The connection was below DC and consisted of 2 routes I believe. 66 and something? Can't recall.

I'm leaving MA 1 December for...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By 60Vette
Thanks, John. Well put. Say hi to Sarah for...

Thanks, John. Well put.
Say hi to Sarah for me.

Ralph
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2015, 07:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By 60Vette
Replacing Wheels and Tires

I have a 2011 Winnebago Vista with 19 inch wheels and tires. Can I put larger tires on this rig and what are the possible negative consequences?

Thanks
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-29-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 704
Posted By 60Vette
Great Covered Winter Storage in Western MA

In Northampton, Massachusetts at the Three County Fairground. New barns with concrete floors, electricity for tenders, ability to start your vehicle during Winter.
For the season October through...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-05-2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,323
Posted By 60Vette
Excellent point, I will measure again. I quickly...

Excellent point, I will measure again. I quickly measured while in an advanced state of peeve after realizing I had the wrong part. I violated the first tenant of maintenance -always make sure you...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-05-2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,323
Posted By 60Vette
Thanks, Scott. Upside down but looks like it. ...

Thanks, Scott. Upside down but looks like it.

Best Regards,

60vette
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-04-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,323
Posted By 60Vette
I Need Air Cleaner Part Number

2002 Coachmen Cross Country Elite on a Freightliner chassis. 300HP Cummins. I gave the Freightliner dealer the last 6 from the VIN: K03742 and he hooked me up with Part Number FAR 114810 003 which...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-03-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,397
Posted By 60Vette
Good stuff guys, thanks. I'll have to crawl...

Good stuff guys, thanks.

I'll have to crawl under the washer/drier and see how it's connected. I might try insulators and the flex lines idea first however as I said the motorhome and pump are 12...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-03-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,397
Posted By 60Vette
Quiet Water Pumps?

Anyone recommend a high end water pump that won't sound like an oil rig when I flush at 2AM?

There are some wonderful units for bilge pumps in boats but I thought perhaps they are not suitable...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-29-2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,934
Posted By 60Vette
Closure

I bought the TST system. rvupgrades.com had the flow through 507 TPMS with 6 senders for $274. Campers World price was $90 more...

I also got 4 sending units for my trailer and the repeater...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-27-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,364
Posted By 60Vette
Joe: Are routes A1A and 301 main roads or...

Joe:

Are routes A1A and 301 main roads or highways with no traffic lights etc?
I'm 36 feet with a 20 foot trailer.

Thanks,

Ralph
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-18-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,934
Posted By 60Vette
Many thanks. I head for the Boston RV Show...

Many thanks.

I head for the Boston RV Show Sunday and hope to pick up a system. I am favoring the GENCO Tire Safeguard system but the TST 507 looks good as well.

I am 36' towing 18' and Tire...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-17-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,934
Posted By 60Vette
What Is The Best Tire Pressure Monitor?

Buying one before I head south 3 Feb.
Quality and reliability and accuracy first - price a distant fourth in importance.


Thanks.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-06-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,364
Posted By 60Vette
To The Keys.

Hi doc:

Yes it's about 350 miles from JAX to Milton, FL according to Mapquest. Does your suggested route run through the mountains?

Excuse me, while I whip out...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-27-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,364
Posted By 60Vette
Joe: That was the route we took in March and...

Joe:

That was the route we took in March and it was fine. Once we got to Fredericksburg we stayed at a WalMart if you can believe it. After 530 miles from Tolland, MA to VA we were pretty...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-23-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,364
Posted By 60Vette
Thanks folks: I will look into each of your...

Thanks folks:

I will look into each of your recommendations. I live in Western Massachusetts at 1290 feet. It's called the Berkshires and is hilly and in the Winter just nasty to drive in.
...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-18-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,364
Posted By 60Vette
Best Route South from Wilkes-Barre to Pensacola

We are heading out February 4th. Mapquest takes us through the Appalachians which makes me nervous in the event of bad weather. Thought I might go the usual 95 South and shoot west at JAX. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-24-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,051
Posted By 60Vette
Much Thanks, Wayne.

Here is a link that all RV owners should read:

RV Tire Safety (https://www.rvtiresafety.com/) with Roger Marble. Roger is known on this web site as Tireman9.

Double Edit:
Fond the link:...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-23-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,051
Posted By 60Vette
Quick Story

Couple years ago we lost power up here in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. Extremely cold and wind driven snow packing around the house. My elderly parents lived next door to me. Being...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-20-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,194
Posted By 60Vette
njs: I am concerned about sidewall cracking on...

njs:
I am concerned about sidewall cracking on the Michelins. I had a tire blow out this year on the back. Made a 10 inch smile in my sidewall. I don't want to experience the same on my "steering...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-19-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,194
Posted By 60Vette
Guys, you're not making this easy. First of...

Guys, you're not making this easy.

First of all Clay you look like Jethro Gibbs.

Former, The Hell's river wear?

MG: As tire technology evolves perhaps it is not a bad idea to see if there...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-19-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,194
Posted By 60Vette
Tire Recommendations?

I hope I'm not beating this subject to death but I'm going to put a pair on the front of my Freightliner DP. I'm a Michelin Advantage member but not limiting myself to the brand. I'll buy what I...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-17-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,607
Posted By 60Vette
Muddy: I nearly shot coffee out my nose you...

Muddy:
I nearly shot coffee out my nose you bastard!

Mekanic:

I absolutely greased the u-joints. I had replaced them a year ago and am not in a hurry to do that again. Regarding lube lines,...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-16-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,607
Posted By 60Vette
Zerk condums. Who knew?

Zerk condums. Who knew?
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-16-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,607
Posted By 60Vette
You guys are a riot. I suspected there were...

You guys are a riot. I suspected there were nipple devote's on this site.

Well I finished the greasing and they all took grease which is great. I had to replace one damaged zerk and had to use...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-16-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,607
Posted By 60Vette
Nipples

I'm about to do my most hated job on the RV and that's grease the chassis. It's going to warm up to mid fifties up here in the North East so it's probably my last chance to grease the Freightliner...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-11-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,697
Posted By 60Vette
Hi Rick: Thanks for the response. I went on...

Hi Rick:

Thanks for the response. I went on Energy Suspension's site and ordered the poly link bushings in way cool red. Short money. One of the link arms needed to be replaced because I was in...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-07-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 39,527
Posted By 60Vette
My 2002 XC connecting rod part number: GAF...

My 2002 XC connecting rod part number: GAF P117275 $26 Each.

I call them sway bar links they refer to them as connecting rods.

I spoke to the 24 hour Hot Line rep @ 800-385-4357 who got...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-06-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 39,527
Posted By 60Vette
Great information. Where did you get the red...

Great information. Where did you get the red poly sway bar bushings? (not the end link grommets) Did you buy the links as well? Mine are corroded.
2002 XC

60Vette
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-06-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,697
Posted By 60Vette
Where Can I Order Parts?

Hi Folks:

I brought my Freightliner DP to the dealer for a sticker and they failed me for worn out sway bar rubbers - Seriously? So I asked them how much to change out the links and bushings. ...
Forum: Full-Timers 10-29-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,856
Posted By 60Vette
[QUOTE=RickO;1737285]Hi and welcome to the forum....

[QUOTE=RickO;1737285]Hi and welcome to the forum.

I'm sure your'e aware that one of your challenges is that your house is on acreage and not everyone want' that "isolation"....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-23-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,925
Posted By 60Vette
While you'll still have the mice their breath...

While you'll still have the mice their breath will be fresh and their faces sparkling clean...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-01-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,491
Posted By 60Vette
Hi Eric: We have a living room slide 14 feet...

Hi Eric:

We have a living room slide 14 feet long. When it is collapsed (retracted) you can easily walk about the living room and kitchen which cannot be said for all Class As with slides. Gosh...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-30-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,491
Posted By 60Vette
Just Commenting On Interior Layout.

scoobysmak:

What Ed said about interior layout is dead on. When I bought my first and current 36' DP the toilet was located in its own cubby with a door of course. Kinda small but what the heck...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-28-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,143
Posted By 60Vette
Great stuff, guys. Thank you. Gulfstream,...

Great stuff, guys. Thank you.

Gulfstream, Serrano and Tiffin. Is Serrano the model or the manufacturer?

Does Tiffin still offer them?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-28-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,143
Posted By 60Vette
FRED Inquiry

Folks:

I'd like to hear from FRED owners. My buddy is interested in them for many reasons not the least being the reasonable entry fee into diesels.

He is aware of possible noise and heat...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-28-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,865
Posted By 60Vette
Are Casinos Chains?

Are there any motel chains that have parking space for trucks and rv's?

Thanks.

Steve[/QUOTE]

Hi Steve:
Chains? I am not sure if casinos could be considered chains but they all operate...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-19-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,578
Posted By 60Vette
Thanks, Skip. I'm just delighted it wasn't a...

Thanks, Skip. I'm just delighted it wasn't a harness issue.

I had DIAMOND RV service the furnace and water heater in preparation for this Winter's trip. Nothing to note there.

My Dometic...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-18-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,578
Posted By 60Vette
Found the Problem - Follow-up

I just brought the rig to DIAMOND RV in Hatfield, Massachusetts to have them look at the situation. Their electrical specialist Bernie listened to what I had found then told me to depress the dead...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-16-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,274
Posted By 60Vette
Thanks guys but I found the panel in the cockpit...

Thanks guys but I found the panel in the cockpit in the center of the coach just beneath the drink holders. There was a panel with buttons that hid screws. At the center line of the dash. ...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-16-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,578
Posted By 60Vette
Chassis side Battery Relay

2001 Freightliner XC chassis under a 2002 Coachmen CC Elite coach.

Problem: Chassis battery bank will not energize the chassis systems.

The engine starts and runs fine with all dash systems...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-16-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,418
Posted By 60Vette
Hi Mark: You need to have the engine oil hot...

Hi Mark:

You need to have the engine oil hot and the particles in suspension to get an accurate reading.
If you are over 4K miles you might as well run it up and change the oil. Obviously let...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-16-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,274
Posted By 60Vette
Where's My Chassis Fuse Panel Located?

Hi Folks:
2002 Coachmen 354 Cross Country Elite on a Freightliner XC chassis.

At the foot of the bed is the coach panel with the 120/220V breakers and 12V fuses but only for the coach interior....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-22-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Posted By 60Vette
Laziness Should Not Be Rewarded

However, if someone wants to give me a jump start with my trouble shooting I'm all in.

2002 Freightliner cross country chassis under a Coachmen.

No power to the chassis side accessories. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-20-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,562
Posted By 60Vette
Battery Update

Fellas:

I just pulled the two chassis batteries out of the battery compartment and they are indeed 12 volt. ChasA they are group 31 CCA 950 as in your Freightliner.

I tested them with my...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,562
Posted By 60Vette
Need a Pair of 6 Volt Chassis Batteries

Guys:

Any recommendations for purchasing a pair of 6 volt batteries for the Freightliner? I have not pulled them out yet so I don't have a size code.

As a side note, Arod just got drilled by...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-01-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,126
Posted By 60Vette
5?

[QUOTE=Dupdyke;1514531]Sorry in the five monaco's I have put Samsung refers in...

These were your coaches?
If you bought in bulk you might get a substantial discount.
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