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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-21-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By MikenDebbie
Based on the stripe graphic - it looks to be a...

Based on the stripe graphic - it looks to be a 1994 model…see pics below.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-16-2024, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 248
Posted By MikenDebbie
One of the "decorative" lug caps (not the...

One of the "decorative" lug caps (not the screw-on caps) on my front left simulator is missing. If I found a replacement I am not sure how it attaches to the sim. I think if I could find another...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 472
Posted By MikenDebbie
Agree with locking hitch pin…something like this…...

Agree with locking hitch pin…something like this…
You can put that piece in the trash or in your metals recycle pile.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-15-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,352
Posted By MikenDebbie
Rules like this don't happen arbitrarily. They...

Rules like this don't happen arbitrarily. They must have had problems with someone letting their 4th grader invite all the 4th grader "friends" to come swim. This rule came from some abuse of the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-13-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,749
Posted By MikenDebbie
The frame flex/failures for Grand Design units...

The frame flex/failures for Grand Design units seems to have blown up this year. I know broken frame welds and aluminum frame weld breaks have been an issue discussed on the Montana Owners forum for...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-09-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 520
Posted By MikenDebbie
I replaced the 10 yr old tires on the Southwind I...

I replaced the 10 yr old tires on the Southwind I purchased recently with
Toyo M143 245/70R-19.5 tires (6 ea)

I put the best one of the old tires in the spare tire well in the back of the RV....
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 201
Posted By MikenDebbie
I agree RickNC - drill them out. The skirt...

I agree RickNC - drill them out.
The skirt screws on Montanas are notorious for coming loose.
This is how I fixed mine and have had no problems for 5 years.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-03-2024, 04:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,069
Posted By MikenDebbie
NXR - thanks for the info and links. As I stated...

NXR - thanks for the info and links. As I stated in my post #9 above - I was looking for a fire suppression system for my 2020 Norcold 1200. I had completely forgot about Fridge Defend as an option....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-01-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,069
Posted By MikenDebbie
I started looking at fire suppression systems for...

I started looking at fire suppression systems for my Norcold 1200 (new in 2020 and it works great!). I have watched videos on the Proteng fire extinguisher and I found this one on Amazon today- but I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-01-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By MikenDebbie
I had a problem with the switch labeled “Light”...

I had a problem with the switch labeled “Light” recently…never got it resolved. However I took photos of the same bank of switches in my unit (they are oriented differently). The step switch is the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-23-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 209
Posted By MikenDebbie
Drop hitch for toad ?

What dimension drop hitch do I need to buy for my toad?

We are buying a 2011 Jeep Liberty with Blue Ox base plate and arms + RVi3 brake controller. Pin height on the Liberty is 17.5”
Bottom of...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-22-2024, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 587
Posted By MikenDebbie
Just to clarify…it is a 1-9/16” socket…not 1-7/16.

Just to clarify…it is a 1-9/16” socket…not 1-7/16.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-22-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 587
Posted By MikenDebbie
I recently bought my 04 Southwind from IRV2 forum...

I recently bought my 04 Southwind from IRV2 forum member F4Gary.
He went to NAPA Auto Parts and put this wheel sim tool together. It works great for both the fronts and the rear wheel sims! Thankyou...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By MikenDebbie
For ideas how to anchor and trim the fridge - the...

For ideas how to anchor and trim the fridge - the screen shots below are two videos to watch. First is from AZ RV Expert and the second is from Kevin Caudill. Search for fridge install on their...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 659
Posted By MikenDebbie
That unit has a small bedroom slide and a large...

That unit has a small bedroom slide and a large full wall slide…
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 04:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 659
Posted By MikenDebbie
This guy at YouTube channel MY RV WORKS has lots...

This guy at YouTube channel MY RV WORKS has lots of videos about Schwintek slides. The pic below is a screen shot - not a live link. He is a firm believer in lubrication with Teflon to keep them...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-16-2024, 04:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 311
Posted By MikenDebbie
It might be helpful if you could post some...

It might be helpful if you could post some photos. It might jar someone’s memory.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 649
Posted By MikenDebbie
My story exactly! What are your other two cars?...

My story exactly!
What are your other two cars? They might be flat towable.

I just bought a 2004 Southwind gasser to see if we prefer moho travel to the Montana+Truck. We might keep both in the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-07-2024, 04:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 435
Posted By MikenDebbie
Don’t know for sure what it stands for - but my...

Don’t know for sure what it stands for - but my guess is Recreation Emergency Vehicles…REV. They make lots of different vehicles other than RVs.

Your profile says you have an 2014 Entegra Anthem -...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-05-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 636
Posted By MikenDebbie
Easy Button solution

Mark – I appreciate all of your suggestions - but wiring up in the AC junction box and doing it right started to sound like lots of work to me.

For an easy button fix - this is what I will do…
I...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-05-2024, 06:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 636
Posted By MikenDebbie
I like the converter idea...I think I will try...

I like the converter idea...I think I will try that solution...a modified "easy button" solution.

This is a pic of the wall switch bank. The switch labeled "Light" is the one for the courtesy...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-04-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 624
Posted By MikenDebbie
I agree with the folks who say go to Tyler to...

I agree with the folks who say go to Tyler to Corsicana to Waco.

IH35 Waco to Temple was recently used as a bombing target by Apache helicopters from Fort Hood/Cavasos. Lots of bomb crater holes...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-03-2024, 03:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 636
Posted By MikenDebbie
F4Gary gave me the original Fleetwood owners pack...

F4Gary gave me the original Fleetwood owners pack filled with 6” stack of all documentation, bunch of reciepts for various purchases and a carfax doc he got from his dealer in 2015 that traces some...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-03-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 636
Posted By MikenDebbie
I performed the first test in your narrative “Do...

I performed the first test in your narrative “Do this - confirm the light is on”.
First I hooked my little voltmeter up to cigarette lighter and read 13.31v.
The I tied the wires for the light to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-03-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 636
Posted By MikenDebbie
Thanks! I printed out your testing procedure...

Thanks! I printed out your testing procedure description and will go out there and see if i can follow it.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-02-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 636
Posted By MikenDebbie
Thanks Mark. I was looking at the wires up in...

Thanks Mark.
I was looking at the wires up in the AC as “hitting the easy button”.
Do you advise against doing that?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-02-2024, 05:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 636
Posted By MikenDebbie
04 Southwind - ceiling light problem

I have a recently purchased 04 Southwind 32VS (previous owner was IRV2 member F4Gary).

The florescent light fixture over the entry has not been working for a long time (verified by F4Gary). I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-26-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,188
Posted By MikenDebbie
The most lingering disappointment in my Montana...

The most lingering disappointment in my Montana is the paper veneer peeling off of the bath and bedroom doors. Little bits/edges pop up...I have tried re-glueing with contact cement. I get one area...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-26-2024, 05:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 754
Posted By MikenDebbie
Both of your rear slides are schwintek and the...

Both of your rear slides are schwintek and the two fronts are power gear above floor slides. He talks about them in this sales video from 2017.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2024, 04:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 860
Posted By MikenDebbie
I don’t store my anvil on the roof any longer...

I don’t store my anvil on the roof any longer because it was too close to the heat lamp.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-19-2024, 04:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,151
Posted By MikenDebbie
My guess would be it’s for filtered drinking...

My guess would be it’s for filtered drinking water. Look under the sink for a replaceable filter. If no filter - someone may have removed the filter housing years ago.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-09-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 701
Posted By MikenDebbie
I agree with F4gary’s advice…the drive thru Fort...

I agree with F4gary’s advice…the drive thru Fort Worth on IH35W is basically a straight shot south…just read the signs and avoid getting caught in the left lanes the can run you into the toll lanes....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-06-2024, 06:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,728
Posted By MikenDebbie
I have 3 of these things...they may work to...

I have 3 of these things...they may work to discourage rodents from moving in - but they WILL NOT make them move out once they are in and comfy. I have one in the basement of my fifth wheel...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-06-2024, 04:00 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 583,383
Posted By MikenDebbie
There is a Rexhall Owners sub forum in “The...

There is a Rexhall Owners sub forum in “The Owners Forums” that you can access from the forum home page and scroll down. I’m sure you will find answers there.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-05-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 453
Posted By MikenDebbie
I don’t own a Monaco. But DW and I have updated...

I don’t own a Monaco. But DW and I have updated the interiors of several of our past RVs. DW was always highly motivated to get rid of the dated pink and blue granny flowers fabric - so we just dove...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-02-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By MikenDebbie
I did this sketch just to give you an idea of...

I did this sketch just to give you an idea of what you might be looking at.
Not sure the pics will appear in this order...
1. Cross-section of a travel trailer showing the black tank in the frame...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-31-2024, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By MikenDebbie
More than likely the black tank was located close...

More than likely the black tank was located close to directly below the toilet. Look at the frame underneath and see if you see a space for a tank. Trailers back then did not have gray tanks. You...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-31-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 921
Posted By MikenDebbie
Good to hear "Just send it in with your renewal."...

Good to hear "Just send it in with your renewal."
I knew they did not provide a way to submit on-line and I did not know you could mail it in. I went down to the county tax assessor office, took a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-30-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,900
Posted By MikenDebbie
go to RVTrader.com and start searching...

go to RVTrader.com and start searching...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-30-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,054
Posted By MikenDebbie
Thanks for the heads up!

Thanks for the heads up!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-27-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 997
Posted By MikenDebbie
I use a Dish Tailgater antenna. Not sure a hopper...

I use a Dish Tailgater antenna. Not sure a hopper would work with that unit.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-27-2024, 08:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 997
Posted By MikenDebbie
Following your questions 1 & 2 with interest! ...

Following your questions 1 & 2 with interest!

Your question 3 - unfortunately i never got into it far enough to know exactly how it works. For me - with Dish at home - it is easy to use the Dish...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-27-2024, 05:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,568
Posted By MikenDebbie
I tried the map link provided by Solo2 to look at...

I tried the map link provided by Solo2 to look at coverage at my S&B…30 miles northeast of Austin in the sticks. The map paints a better picture than reality. My Verizon phone gets 2 bars on 5G on a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-27-2024, 04:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 997
Posted By MikenDebbie
I bought a Wally to replace my 211z black box in...

I bought a Wally to replace my 211z black box in Dec 2019 and I bought the 4 USB accessories they offer (screen shot below). We were planning to spend lots of time in Houston to help out my son and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-25-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By MikenDebbie
...there was a time long ago...

Years ago DW wanted me to hang a heavy picture on the wall of our 2011 Jayco travel trailer. I called Jayco to ask where the studs were and they emailed me framing diagrams for all four exterior...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-24-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,916
Posted By MikenDebbie
I agree...sounds a bit like Brer Rabbit...don't...

I agree...sounds a bit like Brer Rabbit...don't throw me in the briar patch. It's REALLY bad in the briar patch!
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-21-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,306
Posted By MikenDebbie
I see a coupon code at the bottom of the screen...

I see a coupon code at the bottom of the screen shot to save 10% for this “Starling equipment”…but I’ll bet you meant Starlink equipment, and I am looking for ways to save on Starlink equipment also.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-17-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,015
Posted By MikenDebbie
Yes - Stabile added to fuel. The cummins ran like...

Yes - Stabile added to fuel. The cummins ran like a happy puppy on Saturday before for about an hour under load when it was 65* outside.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-16-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,015
Posted By MikenDebbie
Search YouTube for comparison videos. The...

Search YouTube for comparison videos. The Westinghouse has fewer features than the Cummins but I can’t remember what they are. I bought the Cummins Onan P4500i during early months of COVID shutdown....
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-14-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 844
Posted By MikenDebbie
I use my trusty Garmin 660RV + Google Maps...

I use my trusty Garmin 660RV + Google Maps displayed on my truck radio screen thru Apple AirPlay while driving. Also use RV Life Pro to plan the initial trip. I wish google maps had low clearance...
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