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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems Today, 02:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,626
Posted By egwilly
My question is.... who in the world is she hiding...

My question is.... who in the world is she hiding from??

I doubt that Lippert will track her and start harassing her. Must be a bit paranoid in my opinion.

No way to live your life. ;)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-22-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,293
Posted By egwilly
Sometimes if I am on a long day ride, and want to...

Sometimes if I am on a long day ride, and want to stop for lunch. i bring a spare empty backpack with me and remove the seat and battery and take them with me inside.

Bike can't be ridden without...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-21-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,293
Posted By egwilly
Bottom Line....... If you are too cheap to...

Bottom Line.......

If you are too cheap to spend some money on a good u-lock and/or a heavy duty chain and install an air tag, my advise is to buy a cheap bike.

Don't ask how I know...:D
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-14-2024, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 511
Posted By egwilly
Sketchy internet...no Roku for you!

Sketchy internet...no Roku for you!
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-14-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,028
Posted By egwilly
Hmmm.this post has got me thinking that there...

Hmmm.this post has got me thinking that there might be a way to fabricate a device to hold the t-case shifter in place. If the handle can't move, neither can the linkage.

Just a thought.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-14-2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,626
Posted By egwilly
:laugh: Keep your eye on the ball at all...

:laugh:

Keep your eye on the ball at all times....in this case the fuel filler!
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 04-13-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,139
Posted By egwilly
Once you get it cleaned out, be sure to use lots...

Once you get it cleaned out, be sure to use lots of water when draining the tank to prevent junk from settling on the sensors. That will give wrong readings for sure.
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 04-13-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 320
Posted By egwilly
I repaired our counter top after a small hole...

I repaired our counter top after a small hole developed and the water got in using the kurig in the same area. Then the wet crap underneath swelled up.

I repaired it with removing most of the...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 04-13-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By egwilly
Don't know about your rig.....turn on the water...

Don't know about your rig.....turn on the water and walk around and listen for the sound of the pump. That might help locate it. Usually they are near the fresh water tank area inside a cavity, under...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-13-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,626
Posted By egwilly
I find it interesting that this has already...

I find it interesting that this has already spiraled out of control for her. She rapidly sold her class A in one month, and bought another rv to hide in. She is now laying low by staying in hotels...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-05-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 702
Posted By egwilly
I'm sure that the OP is throughly confused by...

I'm sure that the OP is throughly confused by now..... go with your gut after reading all the posts.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-04-2024, 05:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 702
Posted By egwilly
My advise to you is don't. Some have used floor...

My advise to you is don't. Some have used floor wax....don't. Fast and cheap never works in the end.

I used some Poly Glo on a 6 year old fifth wheel front cap and regretted a year later. Stuff...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-03-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 251
Posted By egwilly
One time use? Hmmmm. Sounds like they are...

One time use? Hmmmm. Sounds like they are giving you the run araound since so much time has lapsed.
The squeeky wheel gets oiled....keep calling and bugging them.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-29-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,154
Posted By egwilly
I did this twice early on in our rv life.....one...

I did this twice early on in our rv life.....one ladder fell off, became scrap metal.
The second was stolen I think.

Nope..no more Jeb Clampett for me. :rolleyes: If it fits, it ships.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-28-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 324
Posted By egwilly
In my experience, removing the battery and...

In my experience, removing the battery and covering the display will prevent the ebike electronics from shorting out and become inop or acting weird.
Been doing this for over 6 years now with no...
Forum: Damon 03-17-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 355
Posted By egwilly
Which water pump model do you have.

Which water pump model do you have.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-16-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By egwilly
I had a similiar issue in our Atwood/Dometic...

I had a similiar issue in our Atwood/Dometic furnace. I removed the unit from the coach, found lots of lint and hair in the blower cage and wheel (return air intake is at the floor level near the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-16-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,606
Posted By egwilly
There is really no reason to return it to Prevost...

There is really no reason to return it to Prevost unless there is warranty work, or parts that require their expertise to install.

Any good muffler shop with the right setup (pit, hoist or ramp)...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-15-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,606
Posted By egwilly
I'm with the others that say to get it repaired...

I'm with the others that say to get it repaired asap. You don't want exhaust of any kind getting inside the coach. That's why the pipe extends out the back to pull it away as you travel.

You need...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,983
Posted By egwilly
I see some of the newer Class C's with more room...

I see some of the newer Class C's with more room up front, due to the design of the area right behind the driver and passenger area. The seats recline and move further back in those cases....Plus...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-08-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,064
Posted By egwilly
I use a 4 ton bottle jack that gives me extra...

I use a 4 ton bottle jack that gives me extra margin of safety and extension. You could use a 6 ton if you have the room to fit under the spring. You're lifting one corner at a time, not the entire...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-06-2024, 04:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By egwilly
A couple years ago our "pleather" recliner chairs...

A couple years ago our "pleather" recliner chairs in our previous fifth wheel started peeling and looked terrible.

I got a couple quotes for re-upholstery for them. The quote was more than they...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-05-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 672
Posted By egwilly
Be careful there.....we were boating on Lake...

Be careful there.....we were boating on Lake Powel in 1997 when a flash flood roared thru the slot and 11 people drowned and some were washed out to the lake.
The only survivor was the tour guide.
...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-03-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By egwilly
Normal increase. Check tires cold and adjust for...

Normal increase. Check tires cold and adjust for the load....not the max inflation noted on the tire. The sticker the manufacturer installed will give you a good starting point. Check wear pattern...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-03-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,827
Posted By egwilly
I use a 50A Progressive Industries portable EMS I...

I use a 50A Progressive Industries portable EMS I had for another RV. For our current 30A motorhome, I use a 50-30A adapter at the pedestal. That could be considered a sacrificial plug. It also gives...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-28-2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,468
Posted By egwilly
Out motorhome is exactly 30Ft bumper to bumper. ...

Out motorhome is exactly 30Ft bumper to bumper. Never an issue.

Don't forget, unless something like a tree or such is behind the site, you can usually back in a little further and keep the wheels...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 02-28-2024, 05:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,293
Posted By egwilly
Too hot to touch would concern me. Especially...

Too hot to touch would concern me. Especially right near a lpg tank. :eek:

I would go manual if you can.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-28-2024, 05:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,172
Posted By egwilly
Leave it to Ford to make this a difficult item. ...

Leave it to Ford to make this a difficult item. :confused:
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-26-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 396
Posted By egwilly
You might find a shop that can solder a copper...

You might find a shop that can solder a copper patch over the top....not much time left to research, remove it and get it repaired. I agree that there might be hidden issues you can't see or test at...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-23-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By egwilly
CURIOUS....Why do folks use these caps? We've...

CURIOUS....Why do folks use these caps? We've been rv'ng for years and never used them.

What purpose do they serve? We stow our hose and stuff in a large plastic tote, along with the hose...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,981
Posted By egwilly
When we had our fifth wheel, we installed 2 6v...

When we had our fifth wheel, we installed 2 6v flooded batteries for occasional 3-4 day boondocking.

In our motorhome now we don't boon dock at all....2 12V batteries work fine in this use. Don't...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-21-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,099
Posted By egwilly
We towed a 19ft boat to Lake Powell once in a new...

We towed a 19ft boat to Lake Powell once in a new Chevrolet Astro van with 150 new miles on it.....the rear axel gears overheated and the dealer had to change the ring and pinion and bearings. Round...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-21-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,981
Posted By egwilly
I would just replace them with new ones.....they...

I would just replace them with new ones.....they were probably neglected and allowed to run dry. Did you check the electrolite levels? That low of voltage is death to them

There should be a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-20-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By egwilly
My view on roof decks on RV's is that if the...

My view on roof decks on RV's is that if the manufacturer thought this is a good idea, they would offer it as a option from the factory.

My 2 cents.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-19-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 347
Posted By egwilly
You didn't mention new or used....if used I would...

You didn't mention new or used....if used I would pass.

Slightly oversize is better. Not too much though. Agree with others about tearing if too small.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-17-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By egwilly
Thanks for the reply nodine.....hear ya about the...

Thanks for the reply nodine.....hear ya about the dog....ours now lays on the floor between our seats on his blankie.

Don't have a BIRD in ours, never has let me down yet. The chassis and house...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,927
Posted By egwilly
Our last rv was a 30ft fifth wheel with both...

Our last rv was a 30ft fifth wheel with both schwintek and lippert above floor gear and track system. Both worked well until they didn't. Schwintek went out of sync severl times and was a small slide...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By egwilly
Great idea....I will try it on our E350. ...

Great idea....I will try it on our E350.

Curious about the black item on your lower left dash and the cushion between the seats.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-15-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,887
Posted By egwilly
Aventon Level step-thru is what I ride. Two...

Aventon Level step-thru is what I ride. Two years now and no issues. It is a full size bike and does not fold. Carry it on a bike rack at the rear of the coach.

Yes, I would buy another one.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-15-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,846
Posted By egwilly
Might help with the sideshow of the couples who...

Might help with the sideshow of the couples who shout and yell at each other during setup and take down. Sometimes becomes a dramatic event.

One guy got so frustrated trying to have is better...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
Posted By egwilly
Letmgrow is right on....we had a tow driver hook...

Letmgrow is right on....we had a tow driver hook onto a constant velocity axle when he towed our Jimmy 4 wheel drive.

Needles to say, he busted the joint during the tow. Had to dig deep with him...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 588
Posted By egwilly
We carry a spare tank with us just in case and...

We carry a spare tank with us just in case and connect with an extend-a-stay. Pretty easy to do.

Most parks we stay at won't allow propane delivery. Some of them have their own fill tank and...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,983
Posted By egwilly
We've only owned our motorhome for about 18...

We've only owned our motorhome for about 18 months. To date, we have never moved about inside while the coach is moving down the road.

Call us cautious, we are just not comfortable doing that.
...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
Posted By egwilly
Two thumbs up for the low mileage and infrequent...

Two thumbs up for the low mileage and infrequent use of some RV's.

I have only replaced tires that timed out in all three of our rv's. I did rotate the fifth wheel once, but considered it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-13-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,805
Posted By egwilly
I too fall into the group that has issues with...

I too fall into the group that has issues with Amazon at times. Failed two day delivery many times, lost packages that show they shipped and were picked up, then notation that item is declared lost,...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-12-2024, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
Posted By egwilly
From the download noted: Tire Rotation ...

From the download noted:

Tire Rotation
MICHELIN®
"tires should be rotated when necessary. If the
tires are wearing evenly, there is no need to rotate."

Ours wear evenly...we don't rotate...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,983
Posted By egwilly
The large protrusion on the front of the doghouse...

The large protrusion on the front of the doghouse of the Fords can be removed seperately from the main house cover.....it is ugly after that, and you lose the cup holders and stuff, but makes for...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,443
Posted By egwilly
Our 2020 is pretty quiet.....the factory should...

Our 2020 is pretty quiet.....the factory should have put sound insulation on the inside of the doghouse cover. Maybe missing? Maybe not latched all the way?

Has yours always been loud? What kind...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By egwilly
The previous are correct....check the panel...

The previous are correct....check the panel first. If OK, then up underneath you go to check the little flimsy wires that attach to the sending units on each tank.

My issue a while back was the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-07-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 608
Posted By egwilly
I doubt the thief was thinking that was a...

I doubt the thief was thinking that was a cat.....a dpf averages about $2500 for a replacement. Its the new thing to steal them. Even on Ebay they gor for more than $1800 refurbed.

He knew what...
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