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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-19-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,454
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Hello Wundertaker We have just retired, in fact...

Hello Wundertaker
We have just retired, in fact this is my first time back on IRV2 in almost a month because we have been busy packing up and selling house one. We are living in the RV for the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-28-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 724
Posted By Mr.Geritol
My Roof air Story

Before we Purchased the "Bus", it had been damaged in a hail storm and the roof had been replaced with a one piece metal roof. The new roof was fastened only at the edges and is held down in the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-28-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,139
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Nice,,,,,Really Nice

Nice,,,,,Really Nice
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-31-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,517
Posted By Mr.Geritol
As said above Canadian Pharmacies will not honor...

As said above Canadian Pharmacies will not honor a US prescription
When you come bring your prescriptions in their original package which should also have the your name on them.
Canada customs will...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-27-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,746
Posted By Mr.Geritol
The water heater should have an overheat safety....

The water heater should have an overheat safety. It sounds to me like it might have an overheat trip.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-20-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,277
Posted By Mr.Geritol
The dry chem extinguisher has good range. They...

The dry chem extinguisher has good range. They can't breath, they can't see and are easily identifiable. One in every MH. No license required and customs friendly everywhere.
Always use 911 first.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-20-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,193
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Mine ain't that complicated, Receipts get...

Mine ain't that complicated,
Receipts get handed to the DW and for the rest what stays in my head must be important or it would fall out.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-20-2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,174
Posted By Mr.Geritol
It is attached with bungee cords. Two inside to...

It is attached with bungee cords. Two inside to the braces inside the trunk and the lid just closes on them. Two underneath to the bumper crush points. It is wired to plug into the tow light harness....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-19-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,174
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Lets see if I did this right now that I found the...

Lets see if I did this right now that I found the picture
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-18-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,174
Posted By Mr.Geritol
I love it. I have similar a sign that I will try...

I love it. I have similar a sign that I will try to get a picture of and post. Moving and packing the house has made it hard to find.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-11-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,537
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Quote[If it works as a Bidet let me know but it...

Quote[If it works as a Bidet let me know but it is hooked to cold water so might be a bit of a shock to your system]
X2
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-11-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 759
Posted By Mr.Geritol
The 12 volt deep cycle option is one that I had...

The 12 volt deep cycle option is one that I had not considered. That is what happens when you let your mind run down a fixed path.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-10-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 759
Posted By Mr.Geritol
I need anew battery plan!!!

I had intended to remove the two deep cycle marine batteries and change to QTY four or six six volt golf cart batteries ( In the craziness of buying these things it is some times cheaper to buy a lot...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-05-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,345
Posted By Mr.Geritol
As said above take it to a truck alignment shop,...

As said above take it to a truck alignment shop, most tire shops can recommend the good ones.
From the wear I see and from my own experience with our 1995 chassis you will find some worn parts....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-05-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,296
Posted By Mr.Geritol
I have no idea how it gets done,,,, I ask the DW...

I have no idea how it gets done,,,, I ask the DW for a coffee and a few minuts later it appears.:angel::cool:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-05-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
Posted By Mr.Geritol
We applied it last fall. On the spring check...

We applied it last fall.
On the spring check we found evidence of mice again:sad:, but not much. Not hard to apply but you must get it everywhere a mouse might climb. On a 34 ft coach I may have...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-25-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13,633
Views: 2,138,698
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Just ordered the SeeLevel 709 tank indicator...

Just ordered the SeeLevel 709 tank indicator package. No more idiot lights for whats in the tanks
Forum: Canada Region 04-22-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,455
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Hello from Brampton Ontario....in a few months...

Hello from Brampton Ontario....in a few months Chatham Ontario after we pull the retirement trigger.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-22-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,019
Posted By Mr.Geritol
The above links will give you the US toll roads,...

The above links will give you the US toll roads, not necessarily the Canadian toll roads.
If you take the Canadian route you will go through Toronto. At Toronto highway 407 is an electronic toll...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-21-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 995
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Are they HWH? There was a video on YOUTUBE that...

Are they HWH?
There was a video on YOUTUBE that I had seen where they took apart and an HWH joystick and put it back together. Also I believe some adjustment tricks.
Sorry I can't remember the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-21-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,300
Posted By Mr.Geritol
I would stick with the shear bolt like you had. ...

I would stick with the shear bolt like you had.
If your crew is like my crew (me included) mistakes can and will be repeated.
Twice I have straightened out the trim around the aft part of the...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-20-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,699
Posted By Mr.Geritol
I don't change back unless I have to. I find it...

I don't change back unless I have to.
I find it difficult when the car beside you starts pacing you (left or right side). They may not even realize it and they likely do it to trucks as well....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-20-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 879
Posted By Mr.Geritol
They take a while to cool off. We have fast...

They take a while to cool off.
We have fast cooled ours by adding bags of ice, but you generally need 24 hours for them to cool.
If it is getting near the top or back of the fridge (depending on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-13-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,622
Posted By Mr.Geritol
One tow Differential failure. I suggested a tow...

One tow
Differential failure. I suggested a tow by the rear.
As we are 35 feet and tow truck was also large it would have involved shutting down the interstate for him to turn around and connect...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-13-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,822
Posted By Mr.Geritol
jb60 IMHO they definitely need to be replaced. ...

jb60
IMHO they definitely need to be replaced.
As to whether to take the wheels off that is up to you. My suspicion is it will be limited space in there with them on. But if you can work in there...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-12-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,041
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Got the triangles,, never had to them when we had...

Got the triangles,, never had to them when we had our big break down outside of Gillette Wyoming a few years ago. Have not needed them since (thank goodness) but I have them. Carry them inside behind...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-11-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,822
Posted By Mr.Geritol
jb60 Mine are not the kick down levelers so I...

jb60
Mine are not the kick down levelers so I don't have that problem.
tderonne has a good point to show some pictures. You may not need the springs.
Mine by the way had a number of different...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-08-2016, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,822
Posted By Mr.Geritol
I would jack the whole vehicle with the levelers...

I would jack the whole vehicle with the levelers and let the axle droop as you will need the clearance for yourself under there. Unless your a razor thin teenager most of us that have put on years...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-07-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,822
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Hi jb60 With the ailments you have get some...

Hi jb60
With the ailments you have get some help. The tire weighs a fair amount.
The levelers are not supposed to be used to get the tires off the ground but I and many other RV'rs use them. JUST...
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-05-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,437
Posted By Mr.Geritol
I agree also with Electrowood regarding the relay...

I agree also with Electrowood regarding the relay not de energizing.
Did this start after you cleaned the coils? If yes than as you say something may have been disturbed. It does not sound like you...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-04-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,822
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Hi JB60 I was able to buy replacement units for...

Hi JB60
I was able to buy replacement units for my tag axle suspension direct from MorRIde and I did not pay anywhere that price and I was in in Canadian dollars.
Look up MorRide in Elkhart...
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-04-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,437
Posted By Mr.Geritol
There should be another sensor in front of the...

There should be another sensor in front of the evaporator coil or near them, that should cycle the compressor off if the it senses the the unit getting too cold. Check that it is not bent out of the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-01-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,920
Posted By Mr.Geritol
:laugh::laugh::laugh:I am not going to worry...

:laugh::laugh::laugh:I am not going to worry about the noise cutting out conversation, 60% of the time I can look over and the co-pilot is asleep.
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-01-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Re backing up with a tow dolly. I have done it...

Re backing up with a tow dolly.
I have done it but it is difficult. If you have any farm experience its like backing up two hay wagons but more difficult because its shorter.
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-31-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Hi Deano56 I tow a 2005 impala on my dolly with...

Hi Deano56
I tow a 2005 impala on my dolly with electric brakes.
The Impala is similar in size and weight to your Regal

I have towed trailers before with a surge brake as well, no problem but...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-28-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,725
Posted By Mr.Geritol
QUAOTEOften use our crock pot on long days if...

QUAOTEOften use our crock pot on long days if we'll be running the generator anyway (AC in a class a).
We do the same as Statgeek at times. We have a smaller slow cooker that we can power from the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-22-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By Mr.Geritol
W3BY Unfortunately because we are renovating at...

W3BY
Unfortunately because we are renovating at home and I am reading this from work (shhh don't tell my boss) I don't have a picture I can post right now. I made the sign myself. I had a lable shop...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-21-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By Mr.Geritol
(Either can, (and probably will), be a "money...

(Either can, (and probably will), be a "money pit")

I thought every motor home (I have had two) or boat was a "money pit".
Mine has yet to put any money back in my pocket, but we consider the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-21-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By Mr.Geritol
I tow using a dolly and additional lights as you...

I tow using a dolly and additional lights as you suggest here. I added an additional connection on the dolly harness near the where the 7 way harness goes into the dolly.
That way I did not have to...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-16-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By Mr.Geritol
I have them on my duals two years now no...

I have them on my duals two years now no problem.Bought them originally because they were what was available at the time for the size and the Goodyears I had on had split in two.
A lot of truckers...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-29-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,163
Posted By Mr.Geritol
:rofl:I guess common ol rif raf like myself and...

:rofl:I guess common ol rif raf like myself and the DW won't be a callin at any o them places. Back to Walmart and the TA:angel:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-29-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,603
Posted By Mr.Geritol
If you do have mold, "don't panic". Go to Home...

If you do have mold, "don't panic". Go to Home depot and get Concrobrium Mold Control. I had a mold problem in my attic (house that is not head) and it worked oerfect. They also have a mold stain...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-22-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 954
Posted By Mr.Geritol
In Ontario the CB is considered a hand held...

In Ontario the CB is considered a hand held device. A walkie talkie would be. You can use your cell phone if it is hands free whether blue tooth or wired to headset.Similar to a number of US states....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-17-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,193
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Got a sticking HWH jack, got a clutch fan that I...

Got a sticking HWH jack, got a clutch fan that I know is going to cause me a trip to the parts counter.
My most exciting failure was the drive axle. The MH was under tow at the time because it had...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-12-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,202
Posted By Mr.Geritol
Well when you start teeching cids to start...

Well when you start teeching cids to start spellin fonectically wat can u expect.
But from a "learning Academy"
Forum: Canada Region 02-10-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,561
Posted By Mr.Geritol
There is Indian Line conservation area I believe...

There is Indian Line conservation area I believe technically in Mississauga. Next to Wild Water Kingdom.
There is a couple of camp grounds up the 400 to the north including a KOA.
Toward Niagara...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-10-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,242
Posted By Mr.Geritol
"This comes to an additional $900" Tell him...

"This comes to an additional $900"
Tell him you ar going to keep your $900 and ask him for an extra $900 off for his education. As the others have said a lot of Horg Warsh from him.
You are only...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,758
Posted By Mr.Geritol
I just got back to this post while cleaning out...

I just got back to this post while cleaning out some old emails. Sorry I did no see it before.
We have had no trouble getting parts, the chassis is all GM/Chev and Workhorse. The coach is standard...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-26-2016, 06:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,152
Posted By Mr.Geritol
I will let you know for sure in 308 days and 15...

I will let you know for sure in 308 days and 15 hours, I have a 1000 sq ft shop to play and I know there are at least two kitchen renos in my future that need free labor (and maybe some of my cash...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-13-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,709
Posted By Mr.Geritol
QUOTE The first thing you need to do is, STOP...

QUOTE
The first thing you need to do is, STOP worrying about fuel mileage. As you already know, you're going to be driving a KLEENEX box. There's no aerodynamics in a rolling gymnasium. And, while...
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