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Posted By cmccallum

I wanted to close the loop on my 2015/2016 DEF...

I wanted to close the loop on my 2015/2016 DEF Head replacement. We initially received the coach back end of February, and at the end of the 50 mile trip to our house, the DEF and MIL amber lights...

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

03-02-2024, 12:45 PM

Replies: 130

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Posted By cmccallum

I couldn't find a conventional rectangular OBD...

I couldn't find a conventional rectangular OBD port, but there is a round port with a cover that says "Deutz" (which I know is a German diesel manufacturer, but that's beside the point). That's...

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

03-02-2024, 12:33 PM

Replies: 130

Views: 10,059

Posted By cmccallum

Crap. That I don't have. Mike

Crap. That I don't have.

Mike

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

03-02-2024, 10:49 AM

Replies: 130

Views: 10,059

Posted By cmccallum

It just requires a standard OBDII reader,...

It just requires a standard OBDII reader, correct? I'll check and get back with codes and meaning, hopefully.

Mike

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

03-02-2024, 10:14 AM

Replies: 130

Views: 10,059

Posted By cmccallum

This is an older thread, but I've had something...

This is an older thread, but I've had something come up with our 2016 Allegro Bus PowerGlide w/ 450 Cummins and I want opinions.

History: in the past our DEF gauge has been wonky, reporting low or...

Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads

01-07-2024, 11:18 PM

Replies: 8

Hwy 99 vs I5

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Posted By cmccallum

We drive 99 quite often as we live a mile from...

We drive 99 quite often as we live a mile from it. Just came back from a three week trip before Christmas. There has been a few places with construction on 99 recently, such as Madeira, but it is not...

01-05-2024, 04:31 PM

Replies: 27

$20,000 mistake!!!

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Posted By cmccallum

Thanks!

Thanks!

01-05-2024, 10:54 AM

Replies: 27

$20,000 mistake!!!

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Posted By cmccallum

Great info here, thanks. Regarding test...

Great info here, thanks.
Regarding test strips, does anyone have a specific recommendation? I’m seeing a number on Amazon.
Thanks in advance!

Mike

Forum: RV'ing with Pets

01-05-2024, 10:43 AM

Replies: 6

Cellular based temperature monitors

Views: 555

Posted By cmccallum

We have a Waggle. It’s expensive, but we travel a...

We have a Waggle. It’s expensive, but we travel a lot in California with all our dogs so it’s worth it to us. It has temperature, relative humidity, and power high and low alerts, and an OK app for...

01-04-2024, 01:42 PM

Replies: 12

Long distance purchase/negotiations

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Posted By cmccallum

This. This is what we did also. Mike

This.

This is what we did also.

Mike

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

12-05-2023, 01:03 PM

Replies: 4

Valid/airbag help!

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Posted By cmccallum

solved.

We solved the problem. The arm(s) of the leveling sensor (sometimes referred to as a "valve", but in the Valid system, this is not really a valve) managed to invert it's elbow (so the corner went...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

12-04-2023, 09:35 PM

Replies: 4

Valid/airbag help!

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Posted By cmccallum

Thanks, yes we have a Powerglide chassis. Calling...

Thanks, yes we have a Powerglide chassis. Calling Freightliner was our first recommendation, and indeed they told me to call Tiffin. Do you happen to have Gary’s number? I have the number for the...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

12-04-2023, 04:20 PM

Replies: 4

Valid/airbag help!

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Posted By cmccallum

Valid/airbag help!

Hi gang, have a pretty big issue I hope I can get help with. 2016 45UP Powerglide.

Long story short, the rear airbags aren’t airing up. Background is that we had it in the shop this week because...

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

12-01-2023, 09:56 AM

Replies: 62

I-10 East from Arizona to Florida

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Posted By cmccallum

We had one year out of eight with snow and cold...

We had one year out of eight with snow and cold weather, including snow and sleet in San Antonio, and freezing temperatures at the Gulf Coast (followed by four inches of snow a few miles inland. ...

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

11-27-2023, 10:49 PM

Replies: 9

Camping at Ft. Wilderness

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Posted By cmccallum

If your toad won’t fit in your spot (across the...

If your toad won’t fit in your spot (across the front)? You can park it in the lot near the entrance. We’ve had no trouble parking a small SUV along with our old 37 foot class A on one of the pads,...

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

11-07-2023, 10:39 PM

Replies: 62

I-10 East from Arizona to Florida

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Posted By cmccallum

On a different thread, some experienced folks...

On a different thread, some experienced folks suggested using TX/LA 12 to US 190 (Beaumont to Baton Rouge) to avoid the worst of that I-10 construction. We are going to try this in December.

Mike

Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads

09-25-2023, 09:06 PM

Replies: 26

I-165 to Mobile, to I-10, Tunnel, I-10 to Fla. HELP

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Posted By cmccallum

I can’t speak to the other routing, but the...

I can’t speak to the other routing, but the tunnel under Mobile Bay is not a problem. The bridge is decent. We’ve done both many times and I don’t recall any issues with the bridge.

Best
Mike

Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry

09-05-2023, 08:38 PM

Replies: 1

Opie :: 2015 Tiffin Allegro Bus 45OP

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Posted By cmccallum

Love that paint scheme. Wish ours had it! ...

Love that paint scheme. Wish ours had it!
Congrats and have fun!

Forum: RV'ing with Pets

09-03-2023, 08:07 PM

Replies: 11

Dog grooming at campgrounds

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Posted By cmccallum

The day spa part would be tough unless they come...

The day spa part would be tough unless they come in and pickup (which is a different thing than we started talking about — not saying it’s bad, just different!). The other option is that they have a...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

08-20-2023, 10:38 PM

Replies: 19

What's most exciting about a Tiffin?

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Posted By cmccallum

To us, it is the overall reputation of quality,...

To us, it is the overall reputation of quality, actual (shop) and virtual (community) support. Three months before we purchased our Bus, I never imagined we'd have a Tiffin -- just wasn't a...

Forum: RV'ing with Pets

08-20-2023, 10:35 PM

Replies: 11

Dog grooming at campgrounds

Views: 1,206

Posted By cmccallum

Like Bigceasar, I think you might run afoul of...

Like Bigceasar, I think you might run afoul of local biz ordinances. It is true that mobile groomers exist, but they are presumably licensed by some local government. That being said, it's a good...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

08-11-2023, 06:04 PM

Replies: 10

Help, Can't Remove Def Head Sensor

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Posted By cmccallum

The best people answered this. Good luck! Now my...

The best people answered this. Good luck! Now my nightmares are stoked for our next few trips!

08-09-2023, 08:21 PM

Replies: 20

Fuel and DEF at Truck Stop with a Class A

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Posted By cmccallum

We also do both. I don't know how long the pump...

We also do both. I don't know how long the pump gives you before it resets in between diesel and DEF, but if you are prepared to get back in, start up, and pull forward, you should be good. I have...

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

08-08-2023, 12:23 PM

Replies: 130

Views: 10,059

Posted By cmccallum

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I've been...

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I've been building a DSS (which is going fine), but I'm not sure a DT04 plug will work for my head either. I did privately message Keith, trying to find the...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

08-07-2023, 02:47 PM

Replies: 17

California smog check

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Posted By cmccallum

No. When you register you will have to get...

No.

When you register you will have to get a VIN verification which will include engine/emissions info. This will effectively count as your exemption from smogging. If you somehow still get a...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

08-07-2023, 01:54 PM

Replies: 12

Advice on purchasing a 2016 or 2018 Phaeton AH

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Posted By cmccallum

Hi Mark, There is a similar thread here: ...

Hi Mark,
There is a similar thread here:
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f106/advice-on-2016-phaeton-purchase-622044.html

Best
Mike

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

08-07-2023, 01:13 PM

Replies: 31

Advice on 2016 Phaeton Purchase?

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Posted By cmccallum

So I can’t comment on the ride. But our ‘16 Bus...

So I can’t comment on the ride. But our ‘16 Bus is also front hydraulic, rear Schwintek. I admit I sweat a little bit every time we move the Schwinteks, but so far, so good (six trips, probably ten...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

08-06-2023, 04:22 PM

Replies: 31

Advice on 2016 Phaeton Purchase?

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Posted By cmccallum

We recently purchased a ‘16 Allegro Bus and we...

We recently purchased a ‘16 Allegro Bus and we are really happy with it overall. We considered a ‘17 Phaeton before the Bus. I think if the length and the floor plan are what you need, you will be...

08-04-2023, 10:19 PM

Replies: 9

1st time DP purchase

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Posted By cmccallum

Hi there, Prepare to leave some time to...

Hi there,

Prepare to leave some time to address what is found in the inspection report. It will add time to the negotiation, and time to repair the things that you decide need to be addressed. We...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

08-01-2023, 02:09 PM

Replies: 2

2016 Allegro Bus keyless entry

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Posted By cmccallum

2016 Allegro Bus keyless entry

I’m trying to figure out where the controller for the Trimark keyless entry is. On our coach, the keypad is on the grab handle left of the door. The keypad is not responding to any touch, so I...

07-21-2023, 01:07 PM

Replies: 28

Views: 3,070

Posted By cmccallum

Thanks. I was able to do this without too much...

Thanks. I was able to do this without too much trouble.

Mike

07-21-2023, 12:42 PM

Replies: 28

Views: 3,070

Posted By cmccallum

Yes it’s upside down. I will overcome my fear of...

Yes it’s upside down. I will overcome my fear of electricity and rotate it 180 degrees. One dollar per degree.

Mike

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

07-21-2023, 12:40 PM

Replies: 21

My latest Mod

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Posted By cmccallum

John, is this bay you fixed up on the passenger...

John, is this bay you fixed up on the passenger side (that is, opposite side from the wet bay). You mentioned you store hoses, etc there. How much of a hassle is that? A very nice upgrade.

Mike

07-21-2023, 12:18 PM

Replies: 28

Views: 3,070

Posted By cmccallum

Closing the loop

Just to close this out, my electrician came by today and wired up the outlet. It is amazing to have 50A service for the coach after all these years, and for almost no cost ($180).

Mike

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-20-2023, 08:06 AM

Replies: 17

Deferred Maintenance…What would you do?

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Posted By cmccallum

You have to decide what you are comfortable with....

You have to decide what you are comfortable with. What I can contribute is that we purchased our coach as a consignment from NIRVC. The sale was complicated by the fact that the owner had passed,...

07-19-2023, 12:12 PM

Replies: 28

Views: 3,070

Posted By cmccallum

Thanks for this. This is what held me up before,...

Thanks for this. This is what held me up before, but we have more impetus (approval from the CFO) to work this out.

It looks like they indeed ran a neutral. I found the correct 50A, 2 pole...

07-19-2023, 11:35 AM

Replies: 28

Views: 3,070

Posted By cmccallum

well...

Well, I had a closer look at the receptacle and it says "50A" not "60A". So it looks like it's a NEMA 6-50R. Again, I can find adapters for this, but I'm wondering how this changes the equation.
...

07-19-2023, 11:07 AM

Replies: 28

Views: 3,070

Posted By cmccallum

Right. P versus R. I can replace the 60A...

Right. P versus R.

I can replace the 60A with a 50A, but meanwhile if I can use the adapter that is big. For some reason I thought this was not useable at all without needing some serious...

07-19-2023, 10:26 AM

Replies: 28

Views: 3,070

Posted By cmccallum

NEMA 14-60P to NEMA 14-50P

We have a 250V, 60A NEMA 14-60P outlet that I'd like to use for our Class A. I found an adapter...

Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion

07-09-2023, 02:33 PM

Replies: 28

diesel fuel prices in california

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Posted By cmccallum

Fuel prices have been down for a while. No one...

Fuel prices have been down for a while. No one ever talks about downs though!

I paid 4.39 at EZtrip (which is associated with Flying J) at Hwy 12 and I-5 on Friday. Was satisfied with that. The...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

07-08-2023, 10:51 AM

Replies: 17

Views: 1,095

Posted By cmccallum

Affirmative. The bolt did not rotate and I’m...

Affirmative. The bolt did not rotate and I’m fairly sure it was tight enough not to rattle when open, for example (I happened to notice one such L bolt loose in going over the coach. Remember, we...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

07-07-2023, 01:52 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 1,095

Posted By cmccallum

We tried all kinds of jack situations to no...

We tried all kinds of jack situations to no avail.
Funny thing is, at the weekend site, a local RV guru mentioned frame twist and flex and the problems it can cause. He was parked in the flattest...

Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads

07-06-2023, 09:54 PM

Replies: 15

Redding, CA to Gold Beach, OR

Views: 1,741

Posted By cmccallum

No. Don’t ever do 36 in any RV larger than a...

No. Don’t ever do 36 in any RV larger than a simple Sprinter conversion. We did this in a 37 foot Class A gasser despite the warning signs. “How bad could it be?”, we said. It was S C A R Y. When we...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

07-06-2023, 08:02 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 1,095

Posted By cmccallum

Fixed

Well, we got the door open. Long story short, I made a hole through the wheel well after carefully measuring and referring to pictures I had of the bay. (It really helps to have pictures of these...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

07-04-2023, 11:22 AM

Replies: 17

Views: 1,095

Posted By cmccallum

You are right, I was thinking of the latch not...

You are right, I was thinking of the latch not bolt. See the last post - it won’t be easy, but that may be the only way in (through that wheel well).

Mike

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

07-04-2023, 11:20 AM

Replies: 17

Views: 1,095

Posted By cmccallum

Hi Ernie, thanks. Unfortunately, this is the wet...

Hi Ernie, thanks. Unfortunately, this is the wet bay, thus fully enclosed. We discussed trying that. We’d have to scrape off the insulation in the wheel well and possibly take off the drive wheels....

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

07-04-2023, 08:29 AM

Replies: 17

Views: 1,095

Posted By cmccallum

Thanks for that… I will get up in there but I’m...

Thanks for that… I will get up in there but I’m not hopeful for that plan. Mainly because of the plastic cover and power lock mechanism that is covering the access hole. Right now I’m thinking about...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

07-03-2023, 10:30 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 1,095

Posted By cmccallum

Update

Well I have an update and it’s not great. First off, I did get a key made which does lock and unlock all the bay doors. Great! But this isn’t the problem with the wet bay door as it still won’t...