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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-01-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 814
Posted By SNAPPY
It’s a brushless motor. No sparks. Also, if it...

It’s a brushless motor. No sparks. Also, if it does in fact use a flammable propellent, it would be far downstream from the actual motor. I guess it could come back into contact as it’s recirculated...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 814
Posted By SNAPPY
I figured, since I bombed the coach a while back...

I figured, since I bombed the coach a while back and did actually see some dead beetles on the ground, I’d do a more targeted bomb this time. Here’s what I came up with. I don’t really know what the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2023, 09:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 814
Posted By SNAPPY
He actually said the same thing. He basically...

He actually said the same thing. He basically said, remove their food source and it will end their life cycle. He didn’t try to sell me anything. Actually sounded like a really good guy.

The only...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 814
Posted By SNAPPY
Just spoke with an exterminator. They’re...

Just spoke with an exterminator. They’re cigarette beetles.This is so perplexing though because I have zero idea what they could possibly be feeding on.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 814
Posted By SNAPPY
That's kinda what I was thinking too.

That's kinda what I was thinking too.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2023, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 814
Posted By SNAPPY
They are WAY too small to be Powderpost Beetles....

They are WAY too small to be Powderpost Beetles. They are about the size of tip on a ballpoint pen. From everything I've read, the smallest Powderpost Beetles are much larger.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-30-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 814
Posted By SNAPPY
Here is a better pic. They’re very, very tiny....

Here is a better pic. They’re very, very tiny. There’s actually two distinct bugs. One looks like a worm or larvae. I circled them in red. The other looks like a carpet beetle. They might actually be...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-30-2023, 05:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 814
Posted By SNAPPY
Light bugs

2008 Damon Tuscany LED lights. Whatever these bugs are, they’re persistent. I’ve bombed the RV and saw zero dead bugs. But no matter how many times I clean these light covers out, they always have...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-30-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By SNAPPY
Camp Gulf. Top notch. Right on the beach too....

Camp Gulf. Top notch. Right on the beach too. We've been twice. Once in the winter and once in the summer. We loved it both times.
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 12-29-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,883
Posted By SNAPPY
Same as Dale here. No in motion but my strength...

Same as Dale here. No in motion but my strength is usually well above 90 and hardly ever dips below 90.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-29-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
Posted By SNAPPY
Does wonders as a revenue resource though. Which...

Does wonders as a revenue resource though. Which is really the reason for dual speed limits. Or speed limits in general. I know all about the reason speed limits were initially established blah blah...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-10-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,486
Posted By SNAPPY
One thing that might(or might not) make a...

One thing that might(or might not) make a difference is that my Tuscany is not a Thor product. It was manufactured by Damon before they were bought out by Thor.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-07-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,486
Posted By SNAPPY
I'm shocked at the dissatisfaction in the...

I'm shocked at the dissatisfaction in the Tuscany. I have a 2008(made by Damon) and have ZERO issues with the quality of the build or material. I have put over 30k on the odometer and over 1k hrs on...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-15-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,027
Posted By SNAPPY
I was born and raised in Odessa. Left the week...

I was born and raised in Odessa. Left the week after I graduated HS. My entire family still lives there. Still not reason enough to go back. True happiness is Midland in your rear view mirror!
Forum: Just Conversation 10-08-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By SNAPPY
As of right now they can't withstand the lateral...

As of right now they can't withstand the lateral loads required by the daily drivers on the road.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-07-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,330
Posted By SNAPPY
Push the 'AGS' button on the panel. 'AGS Control'...

Push the 'AGS' button on the panel. 'AGS Control' should be displayed.

Push the selector knob in. It should display 'Off'.

Rotate to knob until it says 'Enabled'.

Push the knob again....
Forum: Damon 09-25-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,085
Posted By SNAPPY
I have a 2008 Tuscany. The Essence is the same as...

I have a 2008 Tuscany. The Essence is the same as a Tuscany that is loaded. Try calling Steve at Total Value RV. He's my go to guy on anything and everything for my coach. I've had him look up...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-14-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,645
Posted By SNAPPY
Little known fact: When carts are pulled out and...

Little known fact: When carts are pulled out and new(or the same old ones) are put in, the printer "primes" itself. This draws ink from the reservoir and depletes an already used cart.

HP...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-10-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,640
Posted By SNAPPY
It was a sport bike. The bike had some...

It was a sport bike. The bike had some performance upgrades. Mostly bolt on stuff. Brake/clutch levers, rearsets("pegs"), exhaust, etc. They said it was a "race bike" and they don't pay claims on...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-09-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 916
Posted By SNAPPY
:eek: OK Ya got me beat on this one by a...

:eek:

OK Ya got me beat on this one by a long shot. lol

We ride/race motorcycles and most tracks don't have any type of hook ups. The genny cranks when we go get it from storage(2 miles away)...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-08-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,640
Posted By SNAPPY
Progressive are crooks. Switched bike insurance...

Progressive are crooks. Switched bike insurance to them several years back to save a few bucks on premiums. Went into great detail about coverages to make sure I was comparing apples to apples. After...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-07-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,769
Posted By SNAPPY
+1 Probably grabbing the door at the same...

+1

Probably grabbing the door at the same time as stepping on the step.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-06-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By SNAPPY
We were just there last weekend. And bradnailer...

We were just there last weekend. And bradnailer is right, LOTS of Aggies. lol There was a game and everywhere we went there was a sea of maroon. Can't really help ya out with RV parks though. We only...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-03-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 837
Posted By SNAPPY
Mine is working strong and has been since 2008....

Mine is working strong and has been since 2008. No mushy ice cream here. It does frost up but it takes a while.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-03-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,338
Posted By SNAPPY
Honda EU6500iS Generator 6500 watt Inverter,...

Honda EU6500iS Generator 6500 watt Inverter, Super Quiet | Wise Sales (https://www.wisesales.com/eu6500isa-honda-generator.html)

Honda EU3000iS Super Quiet Generator (EU3000ISA) 3000 watt | Wise...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-29-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,927
Posted By SNAPPY
Mine topped out at ~38klbs empty and is powered...

Mine topped out at ~38klbs empty and is powered by a 360HP ISC. That's a 8.1L. I wasn't aware the 6.7 was an option. Plenty of power on the 8.1. ~700 miles from Florida to home at 65MPH and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-28-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,927
Posted By SNAPPY
We purchased a 2006 DAMON Tuscany 4072 almost a...

We purchased a 2006 DAMON Tuscany 4072 almost a year ago. It had ~16k on the odometer and less than 300 hours on the generator. We've had to replace one tire, the air dryer, and a wheel center cap....
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-28-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 682
Posted By SNAPPY
Howdy from Granbury.

Howdy from Granbury.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-28-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,801
Posted By SNAPPY
I know you don't want an inline device but it...

I know you don't want an inline device but it appears that all of your perquisites are those of inline devices. Here is a 50amp surge protector that checks for Reverse Polarity, Open...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 08-22-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,946
Posted By SNAPPY
That's freakin' awesome!!!

That's freakin' awesome!!!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-21-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By SNAPPY
Congrats on the new "lifestyle". Most people go...

Congrats on the new "lifestyle". Most people go through life. Looks to me like y'all are living it. That's awesome.
Forum: South Central Region 08-19-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,254
Posted By SNAPPY
I live in Granbury just North of Glen Rose. I'd...

I live in Granbury just North of Glen Rose. I'd take I-35 South out of OK and take I-35W when it splits off in Denton. Then take 820 around to I-20 and exit 377. Take 377 into Granbury. Then take 144...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-19-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
Posted By SNAPPY
We've stayed there twice. The only thing we...

We've stayed there twice. The only thing we didn't like is their internet speed. Other than that, we loved it. Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, right on the beach, VERY nice bathrooms. What...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-18-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By SNAPPY
Haha. I got married in Fredericksburg. Very...

Haha. I got married in Fredericksburg. Very quaint little town for sure.
Forum: Just Conversation 08-17-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 997
Posted By SNAPPY
I would have done without a landline starting...

I would have done without a landline starting YEARS ago but this would have definitely sealed the deal for me. It's YOUR money. YOU are the customer. (and a valuable one at that) Try some VOIP. I...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 08-17-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,925
Posted By SNAPPY
OK. So I tried it. Didn't work. This is...

OK. So I tried it. Didn't work.

This is what I ended up with.
https://www.irv2.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1689356_0_9e8127ab199c71fce788822fcf2dbe44.jpg
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-16-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,748
Posted By SNAPPY
I have an HDKAK which is not the same genset but...

I have an HDKAK which is not the same genset but the codes are more than likely the same. A 24 says its a temp sender(sensor) fault. It could be wiring but more than likely it's the sender. The fact...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-13-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,670
Posted By SNAPPY
I'm lazy. I use them exclusively. Cheap, fast,...

I'm lazy. I use them exclusively. Cheap, fast, easy and I've yet to have an issue. Could it be done better? Sure. But for ~$50 I get all the bugs washed off and a coat of Rain-X.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-13-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,207
Posted By SNAPPY
Depends on your setup. The only thing my engine...

Depends on your setup. The only thing my engine alternator charges is the engine batteries. The only thing my generator or shore power charges is my house batteries. The amount/length/percentage of...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 08-13-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,051
Posted By SNAPPY
I know on my "battery boost" the engine has to be...

I know on my "battery boost" the engine has to be running. That way you don't kill the engine battery as well. Try cranking the engine up and then see if your "boost" button works.

Not sure about...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 08-08-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,051
Posted By SNAPPY
What generator/AGS do you have?

What generator/AGS do you have?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-08-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,677
Posted By SNAPPY
Well the tires are checked on my pre-trip...

Well the tires are checked on my pre-trip inspection. Trip meaning I'm going somewhere. Going on any trip requires the engine to be running. So yeah. I run the engine to inflate any tires that are...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-07-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,677
Posted By SNAPPY
I use the compressor on the engine. Most portable...

I use the compressor on the engine. Most portable compressors don't have a tank large enough to help inflate a 22.5" tire. Most don't turn on until they drop below ~90PSI. My coach has an air chuck...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-22-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,270
Posted By SNAPPY
The person who uploaded it says it was filmed at...

The person who uploaded it says it was filmed at Grey River in New Zealand.

Incredible video - fishing boats in rough sea - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByGSMmenPDM#at=386)
...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 07-18-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,559
Posted By SNAPPY
Yeah 8 hours seems a bit excessive. I was a flat...

Yeah 8 hours seems a bit excessive. I was a flat rate diesel technician for years so I know how much can be done in 8 hours.



I own a 2008 DAMON Tuscany and absolutely love it. We've had...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 07-17-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,132
Posted By SNAPPY
...

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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-13-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,181
Posted By SNAPPY
Thermostat. I bet it takes about 13 miles for the...

Thermostat. I bet it takes about 13 miles for the coolant to reach the required temp for it to open. If it were me, I'd change the thermostat, flush the system and go from there. If it continues then...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-11-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,373
Posted By SNAPPY
We just got back from a week at Camp Gulf. It was...

We just got back from a week at Camp Gulf. It was our second time with them. We stayed there on our way back from Jennings Florida last year. Nothing but good things to say about them. We actually...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-03-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,945
Posted By SNAPPY
Exactly what we do.

Exactly what we do.
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 07-02-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,798
Posted By SNAPPY
Yeah you're right. It's not like you're not gonna...

Yeah you're right. It's not like you're not gonna use that credit though. :cool:



The one I bought was obviously the cheap version. I've only really "used" it once or twice. Main reason being...
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