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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-21-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,962
Posted By Smittty54
Pre-inspection and Safety Check

I have never purchased a trailer but have bought two class a motorhomes. My experience is the dealer does the absolute minimum when turning over a unit to you. I can say this because of the numerous...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 07-17-2020, 06:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,722
Posted By Smittty54
Slide Info

as stated earlier email Coachman. I did and they gave me the information on my Mirada slides.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-12-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,480
Posted By Smittty54
Coach an Mirada has one piece fiberglass

Coach an Mirada has one piece fiberglass
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 07-12-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,722
Posted By Smittty54
Was curious about the same thing on my 2017...

Was curious about the same thing on my 2017 Coachman Mirada 31FW and emailed Coachman parts office at Coachman and they sent back the type and blown up pictures of the mechanism on both my slides.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-16-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,480
Posted By Smittty54
Thanks again for all the information. This weight...

Thanks again for all the information. This weight included wife, 80% full of gas and all gear and a full tank of water. What was not in coach was me (200lbs), food and cloths and tow gear. I filled...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-15-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,480
Posted By Smittty54
This weight included wife, 80% full of gas and...

This weight included wife, 80% full of gas and all gear and a full tank of water. What was not in coach was me (200lbs), food and cloths. I filled the water tank to make up for the food and cloths....
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 06-15-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 398
Posted By Smittty54
Coachman :: 2017 Mirada 31FW

Coachman :: 2017 Mirada 31FW (2020-06-15 18:21:13)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-15-2020, 07:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,480
Posted By Smittty54
Thanks

Thanks all for this information. I feel like I am finally starting to understand this subject. One other thing that I should have mentioned is the tag on the wall says front and rear pressure 92....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-13-2020, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,480
Posted By Smittty54
Class A Dual Wheel Pressure

I know I am probably beating a dead horse but I have read and reread all the post about figuring proper tire pressure on a class A. The thing I don't understand is if I have front and rear axle...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-28-2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,863
Posted By Smittty54
All cleaned up and nowhere to go

Girot’s Garage buffed on Best In Show Wax. 2 coats. Cleaner first and than wax.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-24-2020, 10:58 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 19,685
Posted By Smittty54
Toad

Currently pulling a 2 door 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. It has been great and easy to tow. Curb weight is 4003. I was thinking and looking at the new Ford Ranger but $$$$. I have a Tundra at home and...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-13-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,110
Posted By Smittty54
the easiest way to get high speed internet to...

the easiest way to get high speed internet to just your tv, bypassing the slowing down part is to have a phone that you can plug in, with a hdmi cable. then you are mirrowing whats on your phone...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-24-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,154
Posted By Smittty54
Propane storage

For those of you that are in MH’s. How do you store 5 gallon propane tanks? I see many people in campgrounds using them for fire pits and bbq’s and burnets but have been told that they are dangerous...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-16-2019, 12:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,921
Posted By Smittty54
Wrangler

I flat tow a 2011 Wrangler Sahara behind my 2017 Coachman Mirada 31 fw with a 5k hitch and don’t even feel it back there. The Sahara’s curb wt is 4001,
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-16-2019, 09:31 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 20,139
Posted By Smittty54
Re: Inverter/Battery/Solar

I may be going off topic but somewhat related. I used to leave my inverter on all the time but noticed batteries drawing down and recharging from one 10o watt solar on the roof. It seems the one...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-29-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 17,905
Posted By Smittty54
Yes

Yes
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-30-2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,915
Posted By Smittty54
Changed to recliners

We changed a very uncomfortable slide out bed couch to 2 flex-steel recliners. Price was $3500. Installed. And they kept the old new couch to resell. They were bolted to floor and existing seat...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2019, 11:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,471
Posted By Smittty54
Thanks for all the good information on this...

Thanks for all the good information on this thread. Soon I am driving I 88 from the bay area to Carson City Nevada and have read things that had me a little spooked. Will be driving a 2017 Coachman...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-31-2019, 10:39 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 29,351
Posted By Smittty54
TonyMac

I never mentioned cost of the water. I said water in SoCal was at a premium. I mentioned they are always telling us we do not have enough. Now this year is an exception. I am not wasteful. The...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-29-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 29,351
Posted By Smittty54
Pressure Washing

I always use a pressure washer to was my MH and 3 cars. I use an electric washer from Harbor Freight that sprays at 1750 max and 1.3 gal per minute. All 4 vechiles are well waxed and the spray washes...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-25-2019, 12:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,150
Posted By Smittty54
Came with slide poles

My motor home that has 2 slides (1 a full wall slide) came from the factory with expandable poles to put in the slides. I don't always use them and don't see any movement but I think it's not a bad...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-07-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 40,317
Posted By Smittty54
Magnum Inverter Burning

I also had a magnum inverter failure. M.H. Is s 2017 Coachman Mirada. It happened about 3 months before Magnum warranty was up. Coachman and Holland Motors told us it was not covered (we were over...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-04-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,106
Posted By Smittty54
Thanks for the pictures. You did a real nice job....

Thanks for the pictures. You did a real nice job. I really like what you have done.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-27-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,106
Posted By Smittty54
Thanks

Wow it is so nice to talk to someone as nice as you and you have the same rig so your a wealth of information. I noticed that under the bed your spare is gone. I would love to get rid of mine but...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-27-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,106
Posted By Smittty54
Thanks

Thanks so much for the pics. It looks like something I am going to try. Do you pull anything with your vista. I am shopping for a toad but so far haver never towed. If so how does it work out?
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-03-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,106
Posted By Smittty54
Leptronjohn, I have a 2011 Vista. Is that...

Leptronjohn,

I have a 2011 Vista. Is that what you started with on this bed project? If so I would love to see some Pics. I would love to try this project and get some extra comfort. Thanks
Greg
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-03-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,641
Posted By Smittty54
I have the 2011 26P and have had very few...

I have the 2011 26P and have had very few problems on the 11 k miles I have driven. Just a few minor problems. I expect that out of any vechile.
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