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Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 07-19-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,210
Posted By JohnBoyToo
On our 11 Monaco 43DFT, never liked the smell...

On our 11 Monaco 43DFT, never liked the smell from the permeable sanicon hose, then one squirt in the face from the hose to macerator made me switch back to 3" stinky slinky !!!

I was happy to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-19-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,229
Posted By JohnBoyToo
I found a local mobile generator tech here in DFW...

I found a local mobile generator tech here in DFW area that took 20 minutes to fix my 33 err code that was a loose wire in the wiring harness and charged me $125 after adding a new air filter......
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-17-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,726
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Oh, I remember that road.... used to beat me to...

Oh, I remember that road.... used to beat me to death ! so much so, that I no longer go on it :) Hopefully some will give you a newer review !


Weigh your coach, see what the front axle weighs...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-14-2021, 06:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,743
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Have always heard, point into the wind for less...

Have always heard, point into the wind for less frontal area, air down completely, move heavy items as low as possible... full fuel and water, obviously awnings and slides IN
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-03-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 710
Posted By JohnBoyToo
The permanent fix is to use it more :) ...

The permanent fix is to


use it more :)

:thumb:
Forum: Cummins Engines 06-30-2021, 05:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,780
Posted By JohnBoyToo
what's a pndb ?!?

what's a pndb ?!?
Forum: Cummins Engines 06-24-2021, 05:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By JohnBoyToo
All it takes is one bad fillup to ruin...

All it takes is one bad fillup to ruin filters....
good luck and let us know the fix !:thumb:
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-10-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 953
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Dang you guys !!! don't MAKE me order something...

Dang you guys !!!
don't MAKE me order something else to store in my ToDo corner !!!
I get it in, look at installation, and decide..... later :)
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-06-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,579
Posted By JohnBoyToo
like this one :)

like this one :)
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-09-2021, 08:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,497
Posted By JohnBoyToo
The mcd shades on our monaco, has that 'feature'...

The mcd shades on our monaco, has that 'feature' but one of the more recent times the coach was in the shop for something, they must have reversed the wires on ours...
The opaque shade moves while...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-09-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By JohnBoyToo
We got our topper from MyPillow after falling out...

We got our topper from MyPillow after falling out of love with our sleep number king mattress...
The topper was such a game changer we got one for home too !



The only con I can give, is...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-07-2021, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,090
Posted By JohnBoyToo
You're on vacation, don't disconnect :) Get...

You're on vacation, don't disconnect :)

Get a good running start at the climb,

manually shift gears if your tranny doesn't keep the rpm's in the sweet spot of 1800-2000 and enjoy the ride... ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-07-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 284
Posted By JohnBoyToo
I had the washer hose slip down and get wedged in...

I had the washer hose slip down and get wedged in the clasp - had to cut and patch the hose, but that freed it...


whenever I HAVE to get into that, I park slightly downhill (with an uphill close...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,914
Posted By JohnBoyToo
You are missing a piece of the puzzle - not...

You are missing a piece of the puzzle - not really important whats on the sidewall (other than not going over it!)
Get your mfg’s tire load inflation tables and use that and your weight to zero in...
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-09-2021, 04:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,936
Posted By JohnBoyToo
WOW, twinboat, I doubt my fluid has been swapped...

WOW, twinboat, I doubt my fluid has been swapped out - ever !


thank goodness no butt-puckering incidents like the OP had though...


OP, did you happen to hold the brakes on a long time and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2021, 04:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 820
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Only way it's an upgrade is if the wife likes the...

Only way it's an upgrade is if the wife likes the floor plan a LOT better :)


and a non-tag with great shocks and weighed so psi is correct versus a tag with bad shocks and FULL tire psi - i...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2021, 04:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,914
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Have you looked at your shocks? I found out...

Have you looked at your shocks?
I found out they are sometimes called shock 'absorbers' :)
I too have been complaining about ride and I weighed and gauged my psi to the minimum to carry the load...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-09-2021, 04:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,057
Posted By JohnBoyToo
As usual, my question is has the charger...

As usual, my question is has the charger parameters been set to match the new batteries....


I know the screw up of 12v vs 6v and HOPE you got that admission and agreement to cover it in writing...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-09-2021, 03:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,873
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Why do you need a new cover? What are you trying...

Why do you need a new cover? What are you trying to do?
Is it cracked or broken or just faded?


I had EXCELLENT results from one of those headlight kits about 3 years ago and they are still...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-09-2021, 03:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,022
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Sometimes when not parked level, the full wall...

Sometimes when not parked level, the full wall WILL tilt a lot - in that case, just pause and let it settle down. The wood trim above the center of my full wall actually had a gouge in it where slide...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-09-2021, 02:48 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,916
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Let me guess, you are in one of the big cities?!?...

Let me guess, you are in one of the big cities?!? :)

Agree if they are in one of the congested sections of the country, but in that "fly over" section of the country, range is critical - 40 mile...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2021, 02:38 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,968
Posted By JohnBoyToo
if the OP is still around and wondering, simple...

if the OP is still around and wondering, simple to EMAIL your warranty company and ask...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-09-2021, 02:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,789
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Agreed - good guy and very active in RV forums...

Agreed - good guy and very active in RV forums helping people out !
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 04-09-2021, 02:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,774
Posted By JohnBoyToo
An independent fact checker has deemed your post...

An independent fact checker has deemed your post to contain misleading information (and I have commendations all over my Mom's basement walls proving so!)



:bow::thumb::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-06-2021, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By JohnBoyToo
I've seen it too... then 'overrun' of an adjacent...

I've seen it too... then 'overrun' of an adjacent light...


BUT, I would note where that dimly lit light is... turn the coach off, and turn the key without starting the engine to see which light...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-06-2021, 10:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,284
Posted By JohnBoyToo
I tried just about every set I could find about 3...

I tried just about every set I could find about 3 or 4 years ago and none fit.... I still have them hidden in that very safe place in the garage :)
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-03-2021, 05:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,135
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Depends on what I'm wanting to do... sometimes...

Depends on what I'm wanting to do... sometimes good ole' paint will work...

sometimes Paint3d, sometimes snip and sketch.... :) all free and built into 'Winders'...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-01-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,308
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Obviously, you people don't understand the...

Obviously, you people don't understand the boundary layer theorem, linear acceleration, and flow dynamics... but I'm not going to teach you so I can drive my house as fast as I want to... and you can...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-29-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By JohnBoyToo
This is just our opinion :) We tried...

This is just our opinion :)

We tried Natchez Trace once, and were quickly ready to get off...

but, the exits are few and far between !

Unless you are REALLY into that section of history,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,725
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Wow, that's too bad about NIRVC... ESPECIALLY for...

Wow, that's too bad about NIRVC... ESPECIALLY for a real buyer! They have always been super with us! (but we do live just across the metroplex from them) I'm sure the owner would like to hear your...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2021, 06:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,725
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Late to the party, but the Garmin purchase made...

Late to the party, but the Garmin purchase made my rv'ing much more relaxed... Lifetime updates to maps and traffic routing is great !

Don't rush on a surge protector... this may already have one...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 03-29-2021, 06:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,193
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Yep, Shorter is the solution IMHO... The...

Yep, Shorter is the solution IMHO...

The last set of wipers I got from Walmart had a little "wing" type form on the structure holding the blade... dunno if it really helped, but have not had an...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2021, 06:01 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,891
Posted By JohnBoyToo
OMG.... I too subscribe to the C_D method... I...

OMG.... I too subscribe to the C_D method... I put Crap in it and Dump only...


As stated, to each his own... however, I'm out vacationing, not working at the sewer processing plant :)


There...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-25-2021, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,747
Posted By JohnBoyToo
I had power failure early on from ONE fuse that...

I had power failure early on from ONE fuse that kept blowing in the front drivers side bay, and since we were in the middle of a trip, stopped in Tucumcari, NM and a large car mechanic changed it to...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-25-2021, 07:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,892
Posted By JohnBoyToo
We had MUCH less trouble with Wolf Pass (both...

We had MUCH less trouble with Wolf Pass (both ways) then we did with Teton Pass going west !!!

Like most anything - go to youtube and search for wolf creek pass westbound or eastbound to watch a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-25-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,692
Posted By JohnBoyToo
I'm calling source today to do the same thing for...

I'm calling source today to do the same thing for the front at least...

but I wouldn't let camping world p on my tires ....I'm sure they'd mess even THAT up !
Forum: Just Conversation 03-25-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,796
Posted By JohnBoyToo
I'm not sure a blank post with a line through it...

I'm not sure a blank post with a line through it will help me :)


Ah, on edit.... must have been some 'discussion' bout grammer as it seems some post were deleted.... NOW, I unnerstan !
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-25-2021, 07:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,236
Posted By JohnBoyToo
While these shoe boxes do have a lot of outside...

While these shoe boxes do have a lot of outside heat entry... they can be fixed :)
Sounds like you DO need an A/C guy... even though I don't know what coach engine/location you have, DP or GAS or...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-13-2021, 10:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,730
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Ditto - OR in the back of the jeep toad in a...

Ditto - OR in the back of the jeep toad in a plastic tub....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-13-2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 758
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Thanks, why we are STILL unsure of selling it :)

Thanks, why we are STILL unsure of selling it :)
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-10-2021, 04:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 696
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Agree, I asked my Jeep dealer who they use for...

Agree, I asked my Jeep dealer who they use for leather repair and it was a little Mom and Pop shop that pulled just the one panel off that had an issue and replaced it.
Couldn't tell that it was...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-06-2021, 02:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 486
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Sure it's the xfer switch ?!? many times the...

Sure it's the xfer switch ?!? many times the source of the noise is not the source :)
good luck
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-06-2021, 02:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,288
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Certainly could be it ! My sweetheart grips...

Certainly could be it !

My sweetheart grips the wheel like it's the head of a 100 lb snake - white knuckle doesn't come close to it :) if it moves 1/9000 of an inch, she's jerking it back the...
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-06-2021, 02:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,990
Posted By JohnBoyToo
fuel filterS... shot in the dark --> turbo air...

fuel filterS...
shot in the dark --> turbo air piping split or disconnected ?
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-06-2021, 02:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,990
Posted By JohnBoyToo
My go to answer for MOST issues like that are: ...

My go to answer for MOST issues like that are:
When's the last time you changed fuel filters, and did you get a bad batch of fuel...
A previous Ford diesel excursion had to have tank, lines,...
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-06-2021, 02:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,620
Posted By JohnBoyToo
I got the scanguage D a few years back and have...

I got the scanguage D a few years back and have only used it - really - a couple of times to read and clear codes... It has both types of connectors and if I ever get a code, I just do a google (or...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-06-2021, 01:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,163
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Are your batteries near death ? Does it...

Are your batteries near death ?

Does it stay on when on shore or generator power ?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-06-2021, 01:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,436
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Which model remote do you have ? On our 2011, the...

Which model remote do you have ? On our 2011, the Magnum's AGS button must be pushed twice to get to the real AGS settings, then scroll the wheel to the right to cycle thru the options, when the one...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-04-2021, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 758
Posted By JohnBoyToo
Here's our full wall drivers side slide from...

Here's our full wall drivers side slide from front to back.... has quite a few heavy items in our 2011 that works fine:
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-02-2021, 02:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,288
Posted By JohnBoyToo
bet it's too much... do this, load up...

bet it's too much...


do this, load up like a normal trip, fill up fuel and fresh water, then go to CAT Scale – Network of Certified Truck Scales. (https://www.catscale.com) to find a location and...
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