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Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-13-2017, 12:40 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 27,177
Posted By joecpayne
Chris Class B in Texas is very easy to...

Chris

Class B in Texas is very easy to acquire in my opinion you should look at getting the class b license before walking away from a coach that fits your requirements.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-19-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,221
Posted By joecpayne
I just did that in September except I went with a...

I just did that in September except I went with a Super C with 37 ft length
I downsized from a 40 ft Beaver Patriot to a Seneca DS and am very happy with the move. It drives as good as the Beaver,...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 04-11-2017, 11:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Posted By joecpayne
I purchased a extended warranty when I purchased...

I purchased a extended warranty when I purchased a used Beaver and they replaced both air conditioners, bose sound system, magnum system and the hydronic heater system in the last 4 years of the 7...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-11-2017, 10:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 27,177
Posted By joecpayne
Sorry I was referring to my C and should have...

Sorry I was referring to my C and should have said Super C Diesel
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-10-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 27,177
Posted By joecpayne
Upside of a super c

I have gone from a 36 ft Country Coach SE to a 40 ft Beaver Patriot to a Seneca 37 ft all of which are diesel engines. I am very happy with the Seneca in all aspects except I miss some of the items...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-21-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Posted By joecpayne
Super C

I have recently downsized from a 40 ft Beaver Patriot to a2007 Jayco Seneca and have been very happy with it. Prior owner had put air bags on rear plus a rear stabilizer and steering stabilizer on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-28-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By joecpayne
Dome Satellite for Direct TV

I am looking to replace a KVH in motion non HD satellite and am looking for input before I make a decision. Either stationary or in motion. Please give me your comments.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-10-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 941
Posted By joecpayne
Dish Network Receiver

(Mod Edit)

The people who answer for Dish only want to set my home up first before giving me any info on my rv.

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-10-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 941
Posted By joecpayne
Dish Network Receiver

I have a KVH. Satellite and can not find anybody at Dish Network I can tell me what receiver I need to purchase to put in my coach
to convert from DirecTV to Dish.... Can anybody help me with this
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-10-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,318
Posted By joecpayne
How do you contact Ernie E

How do you contact Ernie E
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-20-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,026
Posted By joecpayne
all things equal I would buy the diesel over any...

all things equal I would buy the diesel over any gas engine

diesel will ride and drive better than gas and has more torque for pulling
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-28-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,009
Posted By joecpayne
do you have a model number? brand?

do you have a model number? brand?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-11-2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,886
Posted By joecpayne
Seems low to me, my 1998 has about 3200 hours. I...

Seems low to me, my 1998 has about 3200 hours. I runs all the time the coach is moving, running AC, basement Freezer, Ref and Coffee pot. If I drive 6 hours the generator will run approximately 30...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-01-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,306
Posted By joecpayne
Just returned from a 3200 mile trip thru south...

Just returned from a 3200 mile trip thru south east and back to Texas and am very pleased with the Samson tires. No problems what so ever and ride was good.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-30-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 833
Posted By joecpayne
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-30-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 833
Posted By joecpayne
On and Off Speedometer 1998 Beaver

Speedometer is working great, then the needle starts moving between 65 down to 5 mph then goes to 0 for several miles then starts working again. When it is on 0 the Mangum system also shows 0. I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-25-2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,103
Posted By joecpayne
Substantially better handling and control of...

Substantially better handling and control of unit. No more bounce up and down or leaning on curves.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-25-2015, 04:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,103
Posted By joecpayne
Replaced all shocks with new Bilstein's . Found...

Replaced all shocks with new Bilstein's . Found out that the previous owner had put rear shocks all around and that was what was causing the problems that I was having. I had been under the unit...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-10-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,103
Posted By joecpayne
Early 1998 Beaver made with 4 air bags on a...

Early 1998 Beaver made with 4 air bags on a Safari Chassis later with 8 air bags to clarify which model I was referring to.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-10-2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,103
Posted By joecpayne
Shocks for 1998 Beaver Patriot

Anyone compared shocks for a 1998 Beaver Patriot with 4 air bags? If so which worked best?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-07-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,413
Posted By joecpayne
I have been on the road for a few weeks and agree...

I have been on the road for a few weeks and agree on the interstates and the smallest of the 4 wheelers always jumping in front reducing my safe zone. Hit a improper connection between the freeway...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-03-2015, 06:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,135
Posted By joecpayne
7500 QD with 1658 hours always runs down the...

7500 QD with 1658 hours always runs down the road for ac and ref, no problems and Onan's are made to run, run and run.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-27-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,571
Posted By joecpayne
Beaver MH Gen set running, dash air, both ac...

Beaver MH Gen set running, dash air, both ac going temp in rear 74 temp up front 74 outside temp 98 2 days ago across Ark and eastern Tenn.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-27-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,432
Posted By joecpayne
Bought a warranty on my truck and have not used...

Bought a warranty on my truck and have not used it, but the MH is a different thing, bought Good Sam and have no complaints. Have replaced both AC, Rear Camera, magnum system, bose system, hurricane...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,306
Posted By joecpayne
new tires

Went thru same issue and purchased 6 Samson 275/70 22.5 tires for $2000 including balance beads for all and so far I am very happy with them vs the $775 each for Michelin Everyone has to make their...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-18-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,824
Posted By joecpayne
location of tire store

city and state of Van's
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-26-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,365
Posted By joecpayne
MP8 1998 Beaver 3126 built 8/97

Can anyone tell me how to determine if the engine is a 1998 or a 1997. Coach was completed in Sept of 1997 and is titled as a 1998. Cat dealer will not tell me anything except the engine was built...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,864
Posted By joecpayne
Help motor for foot rest passenger seat

Need to find a substitute or replacement motor for foot rest passenger seat.

Manufactured by home industries no longer in business

Motor is KEYANG 699 000 1 South Korea co will not return...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-26-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By joecpayne
Thanks for the info, I do think that the...

Thanks for the info, I do think that the compressor is going bad.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-26-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By joecpayne
Air Conditioner

Rear ac compressor will not run more than 1 minute till it cycles off. Temp set for 72 and current temp is 78. It has also tripped the electrical breaker several times.

Got any suggestions
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-24-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,032
Posted By joecpayne
The comment about pressure regulator jogged my...

The comment about pressure regulator jogged my thought process. Prior owner had permanently installed a regulator, covered it with insulation and duct taped it. I cut the insulation and duct tape and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-24-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,032
Posted By joecpayne
older model Country Coach and cannot find any...

older model Country Coach and cannot find any valve. Hose connects in the panel where the electricity connects. Connection has a removable plug to take out to connect hose.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-24-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,032
Posted By joecpayne
Water pressure when connected to shore water

1989 SE I have good water pressure for 30 seconds then it declines rapidly to a trickle, shut it off for 5 minutes and same thing.
Does anyone have any idea the cause and more importantly how to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-09-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,975
Posted By joecpayne
Had same problem last week. Check the inverter,...

Had same problem last week. Check the inverter, usually has 2 circuits and one needs to be reset
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-21-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,815
Posted By joecpayne
Oil changes

How many change their own oil and how many use Petro or other companies and why each?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-07-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 12,354
Posted By joecpayne
Had 2 discectomy's approx. 30yrs ago and 10 years...

Had 2 discectomy's approx. 30yrs ago and 10 years ago. Recommend a Neurosurgeon with lots of personal referrals rather than a orthopedist
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-08-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 857
Posted By joecpayne
Check Amazon, they have a lot of RV stuff

Check Amazon, they have a lot of RV stuff
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-08-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,016
Posted By joecpayne
I found that buying a older coach with 50,000...

I found that buying a older coach with 50,000 miles it was worth it for me. In the second year after purchase took a 3000 mile plus trip and had failures of , rear camera, in motion satellite dish,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-03-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,874
Posted By joecpayne
I would go to PPL and look at their coaches, they...

I would go to PPL and look at their coaches, they show a floor plan for each coach for sale.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-01-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,704
Posted By joecpayne
Unmounted in the back of the Jeep Liberty being...

Unmounted in the back of the Jeep Liberty being towed
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-14-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,079
Posted By joecpayne
They currently have a rebuild program

They currently have a rebuild program
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-14-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,570
Posted By joecpayne
Mine has a separate breaker or switch kinda...

Mine has a separate breaker or switch kinda behind the big breaker box for the hot water heater
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-14-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,055
Posted By joecpayne
Radiator Replacement

I had temp problems with a Cat 330 in a 1998 Beaver Patriot, Cat determined that the Radiator needed cleaning. Radiator shop said that had to have a new one, unable to find the correct one, had to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-10-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,255
Posted By joecpayne
1998 Beaver Patriot leveling resevoir

Does anyone know where the hydraulic jack resevoir tank is located? I am low on fluid and cannot find the resevoir to refill. Had to remove wire from ding ding ding.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 05-16-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,094
Posted By joecpayne
Thanks very much for the help

Thanks very much for the help
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 05-11-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,094
Posted By joecpayne
vacumn throttle from accelerator pedal

CC 1989 anyone know about vacumn pedal to throttle cable

When I press pedal and let off engine continues to increase rpm until I turn off key.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-10-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 635
Posted By joecpayne
Vacumn Acellerator on 1989 Country Coach

Acellerator on coach continues to accelerate engine when you let off of acellerator. Appears to have a vacumn module unerneath the pedal. Cannot determine what is wrong and/or where the cable on the...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 08-26-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,873
Posted By joecpayne
How many of you with problems are on a Cat 3126...

How many of you with problems are on a Cat 3126 heui engine
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 08-26-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,675
Posted By joecpayne
Mp 8 cat 98 3126 heui engine

Has anyone been successful in installing the MP 8 on a 98 Cat 3126 HEUI engine. When I hook it up i get a fault that the Inj actuator sensor open circuit.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 08-01-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,634
Posted By joecpayne
I have a 1999 F350 with 327000 miles on it all...

I have a 1999 F350 with 327000 miles on it all but 60000 have been with a programmer. I purchased a mp8 chip
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