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Posted By FL420

That's a great video you have put together Zip....

That's a great video you have put together Zip. [emoji106] I'm not any good with stills or videos but I can recognize good work.
Two things I really liked about the A-4E Mongoose at TOPGUN was the...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

01-16-2021, 05:15 PM

Replies: 519

Views: 38,610

Posted By FL420

The skipper of VF-151aboard the Midway in...

The skipper of VF-151aboard the Midway in 1971(you probably remember him FastEagle) was a test pilot in a previous posting. A few of us were hanging out in the Ready Room one day when the subject of...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

01-16-2021, 02:13 AM

Replies: 519

Views: 38,610

Posted By FL420

Actually, I have seen that video clip many times....

Actually, I have seen that video clip many times. As Transition Phase Leader for the West Coast F-4 RAG in charge of initial and recurrent training I taught many 2 week platform ground schools, gave...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

01-14-2021, 09:13 PM

Replies: 519

Views: 38,610

Posted By FL420

Thanks Stu. I appreciate your kind words. ...

Thanks Stu. I appreciate your kind words.

I think you are right about the downward ejecting seats. I understand those seats couldn't be used below a certain altitude. I'm sure there are some...

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

01-14-2021, 03:08 PM

Replies: 19

Tow Dolly Question ?

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Posted By FL420

If you're crawling behind the wheels to do...

If you're crawling behind the wheels to do anything with the ACD ramps you're doing it all wrong.[emoji41]
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Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

01-14-2021, 03:03 PM

Replies: 519

Views: 38,610

Posted By FL420

I didn't make it very clear that E-2s don't have...

I didn't make it very clear that E-2s don't have ejection seats, did I? On my first cruise an E-2 had a problem during or after the cat shot. IIRC, there may have been an onboard fire.
The aircraft...

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

01-13-2021, 10:57 PM

Replies: 19

Tow Dolly Question ?

Views: 432

Posted By FL420

Check Craigslist. You might get lucky. ACDs are...

Check Craigslist. You might get lucky. ACDs are built like tanks.
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01-13-2021, 10:17 PM

Replies: 70

Park caused damage to rig

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Posted By FL420

The max speed for straight line winds today in...

The max speed for straight line winds today in Estes Park, CO was 83 mph. The forecast was for possible 100+ mph. I imagine a few picnic tables got moved around.[emoji44]
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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

01-13-2021, 01:05 PM

Replies: 19

Tow Dolly Question ?

Views: 432

Posted By FL420

American Car Dolly. GVWR of 6500#. Best design,...

American Car Dolly. GVWR of 6500#. Best design, materials, construction. As a racer you will immediately recognize the quality and robustness of the steel and the welds. No thin wall round tubing or...

Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions

01-13-2021, 10:10 AM

Replies: 9

2005 Holiday Rambler Ambassador

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Posted By FL420

I think Lowflyer1 nailed it. I occasionally have...

I think Lowflyer1 nailed it. I occasionally have the same problem when I shift my 2005 Monaco Knight, a sister ship to your Ambassador, out of Neutral.
Search the forum posts for "Nason" switch or...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

01-12-2021, 11:24 PM

Replies: 519

Views: 38,610

Posted By FL420

I just came across this video of an E-2C Hawkeye...

I just came across this video of an E-2C Hawkeye narrowly avoiding splashing after the #4 arresting wire aboard the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) broke after slowing the aircraft below flying speed....

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

01-12-2021, 11:46 AM

Replies: 15

Water Bay Ceramic Heater Checkout? 2005 Monaco Knight

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Posted By FL420

The 75 watt lamp in an 8 1/2" diameter aluminum...

The 75 watt lamp in an 8 1/2" diameter aluminum reflector is sold at Walmart, Amazon and just about any Farm & Ranch store sells them as heat lamps. They are available in different wattages.
I use a...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

01-11-2021, 10:03 PM

Replies: 15

Water Bay Ceramic Heater Checkout? 2005 Monaco Knight

Views: 381

Posted By FL420

I have a 2005 Monaco Knight. This subject has...

I have a 2005 Monaco Knight. This subject has been discussed on the forum just in the last few days.
https://www.irv2.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5589987

A few observations based on my...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

01-09-2021, 06:11 PM

Replies: 8

Furnace Heat Question

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Posted By FL420

https://www.irv2.com/forums/showthread.php?p=50387...

https://www.irv2.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5038725

If you have a snap disc(switch) and it is located near where the one in my 2005 Monaco Knight is it will be hard to see and even harder to...

Forum: Just Conversation

01-08-2021, 12:20 PM

Replies: 434

Views: 21,273

Posted By FL420

That has been the practice in my family for as...

That has been the practice in my family for as long as I can remember. [emoji1783]
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Diesel Fueling - Stops before full - Is there a trick to this?

01-05-2021, 09:41 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 722

Posted By FL420

Many of the stations I have fueled at are not...

Many of the stations I have fueled at are not level at the pumps. I have a simple bubble level stuck to the floor near my right foot which will tell me immediately if the fill port on the side next...

Forum: Just Conversation

01-05-2021, 10:42 AM

Replies: 434

Views: 21,273

Posted By FL420

And a marketing executive sees a glass half as...

And a marketing executive sees a glass half as big as he wants it to be.
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01-03-2021, 11:43 PM

Replies: 34

Camping - Tornado Siren - Where to take cover

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Posted By FL420

Edit the last sentence of post #32 as the stupid...

Edit the last sentence of post #32 as the stupid app is acting up.

Colleges and universities usually have shelters in their public buildings but they may be closed at night, be open only to...

01-03-2021, 10:41 PM

Replies: 34

Camping - Tornado Siren - Where to take cover

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Posted By FL420

Like PKI I grew up in Norman, OK until the late...

Like PKI I grew up in Norman, OK until the late 50s and spent many an hour, usually late at night, in backyard storm/bomb shelters, church basements or huddled in bathtubs and interior closets away...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

01-01-2021, 06:42 PM

Replies: 519

Views: 38,610

Posted By FL420

That's one good lookin' airplane, ain't...

That's one good lookin' airplane, ain't it?[emoji56]
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12-30-2020, 02:18 PM

Replies: 64

Views: 6,756

Posted By FL420

When I get 2 out of 3 to agree I keep 2 and...

When I get 2 out of 3 to agree I keep 2 and destroy the 3rd one before throwing it away so no one else will use it.
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12-28-2020, 06:33 PM

Replies: 64

Views: 6,756

Posted By FL420

How could I forget to mention the "snipes" who...

How could I forget to mention the "snipes" who ran and maintain our propulsion plants with their thirsty freshwater steam turbines. Sorry guys. Thanks to all you sailors for your hard work and years...

12-28-2020, 03:51 PM

Replies: 64

Views: 6,756

Posted By FL420

Good to hear from you corgum13. Lots of zoomies...

Good to hear from you corgum13. Lots of zoomies on here (which is a good thing) but it's good to let them know some of the differences between Naval Air and Air Force. Flight deck FOD walkdowns and...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-28-2020, 03:29 PM

Replies: 3

Digital Echo Charging system

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Posted By FL420

I solved the same problem on my Monaco with a 5...

I solved the same problem on my Monaco with a 5 amp TRIK-L-START. Inexpensive, reliable and a very easy install.[emoji106]
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Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories

12-26-2020, 10:57 PM

Replies: 336

I'm so old.....

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Posted By FL420

That must have been fun. I really enjoyed the...

That must have been fun. I really enjoyed the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario where they had 3 or 4 examples of those railroad worker movers along with all kinds of...

Forum: Just Conversation

12-24-2020, 10:50 PM

Replies: 45

What is your favorite Christmas song?

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Posted By FL420

Thanks for posting that powderman. I like Alan...

Thanks for posting that powderman. I like Alan Jackson but I love Allison Krauss and everything she's done. I hadn't heard that one before.[emoji847]
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Forum: Just Conversation

12-24-2020, 11:57 AM

Replies: 434

Views: 21,273

Posted By FL420

Hope it wasn't yours.[emoji56] [emoji40]

Hope it wasn't yours.[emoji56]
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12-23-2020, 03:23 PM

Replies: 7

Just a heads up.

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Posted By FL420

A little explanation: I bought one several...

A little explanation:
I bought one several years ago very cheap right after Christmas. It worked great for a year. We are fulltimers so it saw a lot of use causing the plastic locking tabs to break...

12-22-2020, 10:07 PM

Replies: 7

Just a heads up.

Views: 764

Posted By FL420

Shush.....[emoji2958] [emoji40]

Shush.....[emoji2958]
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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-22-2020, 04:52 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 1,106

Posted By FL420

On my '05 Knight the water heater fuse is #F22 on...

On my '05 Knight the water heater fuse is #F22 on the fuse panel co-located with the 120Vac circuit breakers in the bedroom subpanel.
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Forum: Just Conversation

12-22-2020, 03:26 PM

Replies: 434

Views: 21,273

Posted By FL420

"Like Will Rogers I never met a man I didn't...

"Like Will Rogers I never met a man I didn't like; however, I have met some I would rather not spend any more time with."
"His ego is unmatched by his ability."
"There's nothing wrong with him that...

Forum: Just Conversation

12-22-2020, 03:14 PM

Replies: 434

Views: 21,273

Posted By FL420

Many of you might find these misquotations...

Many of you might find these misquotations amusing.
https://en.m.wikiquote.org/wiki/Misquotations
I came across these while searching unsuccessfully for the MLB pitcher who said "Potential is a...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-22-2020, 12:36 AM

Replies: 33

Views: 1,106

Posted By FL420

I would imagine you have an Atwood GC10A-4E 10...

I would imagine you have an Atwood GC10A-4E 10 gallon or GC6A-4E 6 gallon water heater. If you have a motoraid system where engine coolant heats your fresh water you have a GCH10A-4E.[emoji848]...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-22-2020, 12:05 AM

Replies: 7

Mirror Parts List

Views: 378

Posted By FL420

Here's a few before and after pics of the exact...

Here's a few before and after pics of the exact same repair I had to do on the left mirror on my '05 Knight. I ended up removing the old wooden dowels from the mounting holes. I cleaned up the holes,...

12-21-2020, 11:33 PM

Replies: 12

What is this??

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Posted By FL420

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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-18-2020, 08:14 PM

Replies: 22

Monaco Models

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Posted By FL420

My 2005 Monaco Knight is on the RR8R chassis. I...

My 2005 Monaco Knight is on the RR8R chassis. I believe the 2006 Holiday Rambler is also on the RR8R chassis, not the RR4R.[emoji848]
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Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum

12-18-2020, 06:22 PM

Replies: 17

Jake brakes and tail lights

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Posted By FL420

I just had the DW driving the toad follow me. We...

I just had the DW driving the toad follow me. We used our cellphones on Bluetooth. When I told her my Pacbrake was on she told me my corner brake lights were on but the center brake light was off and...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-18-2020, 12:07 AM

Replies: 33

Views: 1,106

Posted By FL420

Edit: The internally lighted two position rocker...

Edit: The internally lighted two position rocker switch illuminates when switched to the POWER position sending power to the snap switch. When the temperature at the snap switch drops to the lower...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-17-2020, 11:49 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 1,106

Posted By FL420

You are not wrong. If you are then we both are...

You are not wrong. If you are then we both are because that's the way mine works.[emoji1783]
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12-16-2020, 11:19 PM

Replies: 20

Tell me if I'm right or wrong....

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Posted By FL420

We were in the position y'all are in now 3 or 4...

We were in the position y'all are in now 3 or 4 years ago at about the same age. I too had never driven a Class A but did have a CDL B P2SM license for 16 years. The only real regret we have is we...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

12-16-2020, 11:02 PM

Replies: 519

Views: 38,610

Posted By FL420

Funny you should mention a Blue Angels watch. In...

Funny you should mention a Blue Angels watch. In the late 90s or early aughts I was perusing the Duty Free shop in the Aruba air terminal while our airplane was being refueled and reprovisioned for...

12-16-2020, 07:06 PM

Replies: 17

Ground Traction Mats - Low Cost - Your Suggestions?

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Posted By FL420

I just came across these at Walmart. Couldn't...

I just came across these at Walmart. Couldn't pass them up.
They are thick rubber with round cleats on both sides. I almost needed some traction help yesterday in the toad.
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Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories

12-16-2020, 03:50 PM

Replies: 336

I'm so old.....

Views: 18,833

Posted By FL420

Were you a Dirty Old Man even back then?[emoji56]...

Were you a Dirty Old Man even back then?[emoji56]
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Forum: Just Conversation

12-15-2020, 02:07 PM

Replies: 434

Views: 21,273

Posted By FL420

Recent evidence of the truth of that I'd say. ...

Recent evidence of the truth of that I'd say.
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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions

12-15-2020, 02:04 PM

Replies: 10

Talk to me about docking lights

Views: 599

Posted By FL420

Got them off Amazon. Mounting brackets and...

Got them off Amazon. Mounting brackets and hardware included. The tilt can be adjusted via the large mounting bolt but I found it unnecessary as it has a wide beam pattern.
I often use it while...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-14-2020, 10:53 PM

Replies: 12

2006 Safari Cheetah 40PBQ ??

Views: 341

Posted By FL420

The brochure for the 2006 Cheetah M-40PBQ says it...

The brochure for the 2006 Cheetah M-40PBQ says it is on the Roadmaster RR-4 chassis which has a 4 airbag suspension. The 8 airbag RR-8R or S chassis is much better IMHO.
The RR-4R chassis has had...

12-14-2020, 07:54 PM

Replies: 64

Views: 6,756

Posted By FL420

Sorry, no. I have closely inspected thousands of...

Sorry, no. I have closely inspected thousands of tires over the years but wasn't checking for the name of the manufacturer. If I had to guess I would say they were made by the Lowest Bidder Tire...

12-14-2020, 06:27 PM

Replies: 64