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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-11-2021, 04:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 530
Posted By trs80
+1 on used. I have a 2015 discovery 40g...

+1 on used.

I have a 2015 discovery 40g and we use it 50-55 nights a year (family of 5). We have put 30-40k miles on ours since we bought it (used in 2016). I personally would not trade it for...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-25-2020, 06:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 96
Posted By trs80
In case you have not found it. There are light...

In case you have not found it. There are light switches on the left as you come in the front door above the battery disconnects. One of them is for those two lights (forget the label, but it's not...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-08-2020, 06:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 675
Posted By trs80
On my 2015 40g it is also on the ceiling in the...

On my 2015 40g it is also on the ceiling in the basement on the passenger side. Mine is in the third bay.

FWIW, I dunno the air and then exclusively use manual mode. I can get it level much...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-08-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 260
Posted By trs80
The Discovery has a nice owners group with a very...

The Discovery has a nice owners group with a very helpful email group of nothing else.

If it's between the two, which one do you like the finish better on the inside? Which one brings you joy...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-22-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 405
Posted By trs80
I just did my full wall slide topper this weekend...

I just did my full wall slide topper this weekend and replaced one of the springs that was broken. The 13 turns was that with the slide out or in? When I unwound my working spring it was 11 turns...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-16-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By trs80
RV internet solution - mofi cradlepoint mobley ubiquity m1 weboost

I am wanting to upgrade my current setup. I have a simple travel router that all my devices attach to. While driving (or in areas with no wifi) it is wireless bridged to my mobley. In areas of...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-02-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 384
Posted By trs80
I would check fuses next ... My slide controller...

I would check fuses next ... My slide controller is in the basement on the ceiling. Has some bigger fuses, not sure if it is in the same place on yours. Not sure if you are part of the Discovery...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-02-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 156
Posted By trs80
On my 2015 40G there is a panel with all the...

On my 2015 40G there is a panel with all the house guages. Look for the one that controls the inverter/charger. Make sure the inverter is on.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-02-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 384
Posted By trs80
Is your engine running? It needs to have a high...

Is your engine running? It needs to have a high enough voltage to get the full wall slide out. I would start there.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-01-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Bounder: Slide Out Motor
Views: 313
Posted By trs80
Got mine for my Discovery from rev parts. You...

Got mine for my Discovery from rev parts. You can also check ebay
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-12-2020, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By trs80
I am thinking of selling my 2015 40g and buying a...

I am thinking of selling my 2015 40g and buying a catamaran to circumnavigate the globe. :)
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-09-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 282
Posted By trs80
We have a 2015 and have loved it. We bought it...

We have a 2015 and have loved it. We bought it used in 2016 and it has been good for us. We upgraded from a gas Georgetown bunk model and I do not miss the heat and noise from sitting on top of the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-16-2020, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 490
Posted By trs80
We just removed all of ours (2015 Discovery) and...

We just removed all of ours (2015 Discovery) and there was screws on L brackets behind the day/night shades. Coming straight up from the bottom with a long extension on the grill to get to some of...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-20-2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By trs80
I go to Freightliner for everything non-house...

I go to Freightliner for everything non-house related. (Chassis/engine/Genny/transmission/etc).

The factory center in Gaffney, SC was the best price if near, but I was happy with the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-01-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,551
Posted By trs80
I ended up getting one off eBay for around $400,...

I ended up getting one off eBay for around $400, but I did not see any on there currently.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-28-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,551
Posted By trs80
You get it worked out?

You get it worked out?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-26-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,551
Posted By trs80
There are some fuses on the controller module...

There are some fuses on the controller module itself which is in the bay with the center motor. It's on the ceiling a little more toward the center of the coach.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-26-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,551
Posted By trs80
Unfortunately the pendant is a programming tool...

Unfortunately the pendant is a programming tool for the controller. I had a motor fail in mine last year and after frustrations with trying to get into a shop with a teaching pendant, I ended up...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-26-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,551
Posted By trs80
It just slides away from center. No idea how...

It just slides away from center. No idea how hard the slide is going to be too push shut.233080
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-26-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,551
Posted By trs80
You probably need the teach pendant to completely...

You probably need the teach pendant to completely fix it.

.... But, there are three motors, the one in the back is accessible mostly through the door with the def tank. The center one is the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-21-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 552
Posted By trs80
Best part of discovery ownership is the discovery...

Best part of discovery ownership is the discovery owners association. Very quick email assistance and community.

As far as dealers go you might get better response of folks knew what area. ...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-06-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,496
Posted By trs80
We have a 2015 40g that we bought one year old...

We have a 2015 40g that we bought one year old with 18k miles on it. We now have 42k miles. If 2015 is recent model enough, then:

*Drive quality: I am pleased, much improved over our previous...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-30-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,011
Posted By trs80
Coming from a gas class a it's like driving an...

Coming from a gas class a it's like driving an electric car. It's pretty quiet in my opinion. More quiet than my Jeep ;)
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-28-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,011
Posted By trs80
Seems like a really good price to me. I would...

Seems like a really good price to me. I would expect closer to 170-180, but I have not shopped around in a while. It is a good floorplan and finding them used seem to be few. We bought our 2015...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-19-2018, 08:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,684
Posted By trs80
Now that I look at them they do have a spring...

Now that I look at them they do have a spring assist but I believe them to be hydraulic up and down
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-19-2018, 07:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,684
Posted By trs80
On my 2015 they are hydraulic up and down.

On my 2015 they are hydraulic up and down.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-18-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,684
Posted By trs80
We have a 2015 40g so guage my answer on a newer...

We have a 2015 40g so guage my answer on a newer model.

I am pretty happy with the construction. I am very happy with the value (what we got vs what we paid). I love for the price point getting...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-16-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 415
Posted By trs80
I have a discovery so my radio might be better,...

I have a discovery so my radio might be better, but it did suck. I replaced the speakers, but got even more improvement by buying a pillow from Target and tearing it open and putting the poly fill...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-19-2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 8
American Coach: 110 Shore Power to coach?
Views: 668
Posted By trs80
Yes, you can purchase an adapter from your 50 to...

Yes, you can purchase an adapter from your 50 to a 110 type plug. While your at it get a 50 to 30amp as well for when you get to a campground with no 50 amp service.

I would use a heavier...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-26-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,495
Posted By trs80
The 40e will have a lot more storage (full time...

The 40e will have a lot more storage (full time or kids). It also has 3 air conditioners (if you are going to be in the South a lot). I am not sure of the fit and finish differences between the two...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-11-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2,166
Views: 1,329,005
Posted By trs80
Rock, thanks. If I remember right you have a...

Rock, thanks.

If I remember right you have a 2015 like me. I am not near my rig, where they easy to get to?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-11-2017, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2,166
Views: 1,329,005
Posted By trs80
Nice, you got a link or search term for eBay?

Nice, you got a link or search term for eBay?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-02-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 770
Posted By trs80
I will add ...I dump air before jacks down to get...

I will add ...I dump air before jacks down to get level lower
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-11-2017, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,909
Posted By trs80
Also to reset the inverter you have to cut per...

Also to reset the inverter you have to cut per power to it and disconnect the batteries (my battery disconnect beside the inverter worked) ...I think it needed 20-30 seconds to reset. You may check...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-11-2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,909
Posted By trs80
There are breakers in the fuse box in the...

There are breakers in the fuse box in the bedroom. There is also a pop out fuse on the side of the inverter. I have a 40g with the ms2812 and I could feel the pop out fuse on the right hand side...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-31-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By trs80
On mine I turned down the volume all the way on...

On mine I turned down the volume all the way on the camera monitor (not the radio) and it seemed to do the trick. I have a 2015 as well.

It was annoying. Now I only hear it "click" when it flips...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-20-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,135
Posted By trs80
Knock on wood ... Not yet. I took my first trip...

Knock on wood ... Not yet. I took my first trip out west this year and California is the one state that made me consider a RV GPS ... And it was more because they have some crazy rules for 40+ft...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-20-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,135
Posted By trs80
Do you use the copilot truck? To me the only...

Do you use the copilot truck? To me the only reason to give up/supplement Waze/Google maps is the ability to add in height/weight/length for road restrictions.

... And from what I am reading the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-18-2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 566
Posted By trs80
Hmm ...I always drive with lights on so I have...

Hmm ...I always drive with lights on so I have not noticed. I will have to check it out to see if mine is the same.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2017, 09:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,135
Posted By trs80
So is there anyone that uses Waze or Google maps...

So is there anyone that uses Waze or Google maps exclusively in their car that is happy they paid for a RV GPS in their camper?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-16-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By trs80
3 kids is why I got the webberQ to go along with...

3 kids is why I got the webberQ to go along with the charcoal one ... For when Hebrew national hot dogs are needed faster ;)
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-16-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By trs80
The microwave cooks things? I thought it was...

The microwave cooks things?

I thought it was to store bread and dessert snacks in.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-16-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By trs80
I went with the Webber 2200 and have the parts to...

I went with the Webber 2200 and have the parts to make the hose. (Been to busy having fun) That is when I am not using the Webber smokey Joe which I also carry.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-16-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,135
Posted By trs80
Does the Garmin do traffic avoidance well? So...

Does the Garmin do traffic avoidance well? So hard to give up Waze ...I wish I could put height and weight in Waze.
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 07-16-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 60,508
Posted By trs80
Wish I knew to help.

Wish I knew to help.
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 07-16-2017, 04:02 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 60,508
Posted By trs80
You find a place to get you squared away with the...

You find a place to get you squared away with the gas?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-14-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By trs80
With my old gasser I got into the habit of always...

With my old gasser I got into the habit of always using manual mode to get to level lower than auto did ... Do most of y'all use auto mode?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-14-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,762
Posted By trs80
Awesome idea. Is that the 4in thinner walled...

Awesome idea. Is that the 4in thinner walled drain pipe?
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-11-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2,166
Views: 1,329,005
Posted By trs80
I was having some electrical quirkiness and...

I was having some electrical quirkiness and decided to get another inverter ... Found one that came with the better remote and love the improved control and information.168433
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-06-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,647
Posted By trs80
I was being inquisitive and serious ...not trying...

I was being inquisitive and serious ...not trying to be a jerk.

Thanks for posting the stats, I was hesitant to pay money to join something that could be stale, I will reconsider now. You have...
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