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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-24-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By Chinewalker
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https://colawrvsalvage.com/
Forum: COVID-19 Discussions 05-01-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,091
Posted By Chinewalker
I follow Yuma County on Twitter. They seem to do...

I follow Yuma County on Twitter. They seem to do daily updates.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-22-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,829
Posted By Chinewalker
My breakdown was at a rather unfortunate time. My...

My breakdown was at a rather unfortunate time. My daughter and the SIL and the two grandkids were flying from Edmonton to Las Vegas where we were going to pick them up.

We had reservations for the...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-22-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,829
Posted By Chinewalker
I consider myself rather lucky with the way the...

I consider myself rather lucky with the way the pump failed.

I had noticed it took a couple of extra cranks before the engine started the last few times and then in Yuma I got stuck with a no...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-21-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,829
Posted By Chinewalker
Following also. FIRE UP has said it all very...

Following also. FIRE UP has said it all very well.
I was told that my HUEI failed because it could no longer maintain enough pressure. Had a Cat remanufactured unit installed with a year's Cat...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 02-24-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 561
Posted By Chinewalker
Here is an up-rate list I copied some time ago......

Here is an up-rate list I copied some time ago...

I have an MP8 module on my 2003 HEP 330HP 3126E.

I have nothing to compare it with since it was on there when I bought it.
Forum: Boondocking 12-28-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,065
Posted By Chinewalker
Here is a screenshot of the test I just ran. ...

Here is a screenshot of the test I just ran.

La Posa South LTVA
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 08-17-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,836
Posted By Chinewalker
Maybe one of these might fit... ...

Maybe one of these might fit...
...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-13-2019, 03:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,003
Posted By Chinewalker
I believe your motorhome is a 1991 Mallard Sport....

I believe your motorhome is a 1991 Mallard Sport.

Like this:

Here is a link: 1991 Mallard Sport (https://classyrv.com/115991)

Dodge 360 cubic inch engine. Oshkosh Chassis

This will give...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-20-2019, 09:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,434
Posted By Chinewalker
Travelaire was built in Red Deer Alberta. ...

Travelaire was built in Red Deer Alberta.

Here is an article about them.

https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/business/travelaire-name-lives-on/

“In our heyday, we peaked out at close to $50...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 05-01-2019, 09:45 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 46,543
Posted By Chinewalker
Oh oh, I meant Caterpillar, not Cat... :blush:

Oh oh, I meant Caterpillar, not Cat... :blush:
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 05-01-2019, 05:54 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 46,543
Posted By Chinewalker
Well, are you sure you explained it right?...

Well, are you sure you explained it right? Because installing a filter that can actually handle the high pressures between the pump and the engine is a brilliantly logical solution to a problem I am...
Forum: Canada Region 03-15-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,413
Posted By Chinewalker
Canola flowers yellow in the fields. It is...

Canola flowers yellow in the fields. It is harvested after the seed turns black.
The yellow stuff in the open boxcars is probably sulphur shipped from the Alberta Oilsands.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 05-16-2018, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,056
Posted By Chinewalker
When you are in the area it might be interesting...

When you are in the area it might be interesting to visit Colaw RV in Carthage MO. Right off of I40.

I have been there, lots to look at, friendly people and I thought very reasonable.

Got 2...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-16-2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,810
Posted By Chinewalker
About 50 years ago I worked for a guy that ran a...

About 50 years ago I worked for a guy that ran a small business. About 80 people in total.

He told each and every one of his employees to run their loans, mortgages, insurance and investment...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-16-2018, 05:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,810
Posted By Chinewalker
"It's simple an Insurance product" Riiiigght. ...

"It's simple an Insurance product" Riiiigght.

All it takes is a visit to your lawyer to get the scoop to be sure.

Everyone else lives off of commissions. One way or the other.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2018, 09:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,975
Posted By Chinewalker
Since you indicate you have no experience with...

Since you indicate you have no experience with the subject at hand, why make the "ick" comment.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-13-2018, 10:26 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 463,901
Posted By Chinewalker
Love's #286 in Quartzsite AZ. Got stranded...

Love's #286 in Quartzsite AZ.

Got stranded about 20 miles south of Q just off Hwy 95 at the Palm Canyon Rd.

Stopped for lunch and an hour later wanted to leave again. Managed to turn around,...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-12-2018, 11:19 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,810
Posted By Chinewalker
Various jurisdictions (states/provinces) may or...

Various jurisdictions (states/provinces) may or may not have different laws governing "mortgages" and simple personal "lines of credit secured by home equity"

I know they are different where I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-10-2018, 11:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,174
Posted By Chinewalker
Well, OP was questioning the operation of his air...

Well, OP was questioning the operation of his air brakes.

Hence my comment.

Maybe you are right. Special training should be required for certain weights, lengths, heights. Corrective lenses,...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-10-2018, 10:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,810
Posted By Chinewalker
"His books and broadcasts advocate a fiscally...

"His books and broadcasts advocate a fiscally disciplined approach to personal and household finances, including the strict management of debt, and often feature a Christian perspective that reflects...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-10-2018, 10:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,810
Posted By Chinewalker
No. A line of credit is certainly not a reverse...

No. A line of credit is certainly not a reverse mortgage.

Check with your legal advisor.
Forum: Just Conversation 04-10-2018, 09:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,810
Posted By Chinewalker
A 200K line of credit with no payments secured by...

A 200K line of credit with no payments secured by your property is not a reverse mortgage.

You maintain control. As long as you understand the implications of adding monthly interest to the...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-10-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,810
Posted By Chinewalker
My widowed mother in law did a reverse mortgage...

My widowed mother in law did a reverse mortgage some years ago.

It worked out ok for her at that time because it took a lot of pressure off of her, although she paid about double the interest...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-10-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,577
Posted By Chinewalker
Haha. Charts are only helpful when you know what...

Haha. Charts are only helpful when you know what you're looking at. :D :blush:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-10-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,174
Posted By Chinewalker
+1 Everyone who operates an air brake...

+1

Everyone who operates an air brake equipped vehicle of any kind on public roads should have some sort of air brake endorsement on their drivers license.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-02-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,488
Posted By Chinewalker
I was standing beside my Jeep in the parking lot...

I was standing beside my Jeep in the parking lot of the grocery store in Quartzsite. Peering through the passenger side window. Looking at the key in the ignition. Tugging at the locked doors. The...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-31-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,780
Posted By Chinewalker
All those Canadians happily travelling in the US...

All those Canadians happily travelling in the US do so without protection. We just fiinished five months in AZ and CA and look forward to doing the same next winter.
Oh, the only "problem" at the...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-17-2018, 11:38 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 15,155
Posted By Chinewalker
Not the Walmart in Palm Desert... :o :blush: :D...

Not the Walmart in Palm Desert... :o :blush: :D :D
Forum: Just Conversation 03-17-2018, 10:11 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 15,155
Posted By Chinewalker
The nice thing about Walmart is that when you...

The nice thing about Walmart is that when you travel from town to town, the store layouts are very predictable. At least that is my experience here in the southwest. Don't know about back home.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-15-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,786
Posted By Chinewalker
Ditto. That and the "trying to turn the Queen...

Ditto. That and the "trying to turn the Queen Mary around"... :laugh:

Looks like 't was a foregone conclusion.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-09-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,363
Posted By Chinewalker
Like my wife always says... Just pay the man.

Like my wife always says...

Just pay the man.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-09-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By Chinewalker
Get a second opinion. The 5.9 is a parent bore...

Get a second opinion. The 5.9 is a parent bore engine. No wet sleeves. No cavitation burns.

Look for a less greedy mechanic.

Look for problems with fuel supply, filters, air supply etc.
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-04-2018, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By Chinewalker
Yep, very nice. When I was looking five...

Yep, very nice.

When I was looking five years ago, I kept my eye peeled for an Eagle or a Dream.

Didn't come across one at that time that was within range...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-26-2018, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2,751
Views: 484,396
Posted By Chinewalker
Now that is an awesome snake! :cool: But...

Now that is an awesome snake! :cool:


But why take a perfectly good back/foot scratcher and turn it into an ornament!

I know, I know, just because you can. Right?

All kidding aside,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-26-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1,024
Views: 111,625
Posted By Chinewalker
Canadian hiding from the snow. Christmas...

Canadian hiding from the snow.

Christmas 2017 in Southern Arizona.

Long time dreams come true.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-25-2018, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,024
Views: 111,625
Posted By Chinewalker
Pilot Knob LTVA west of Yuma, AZ last week

Pilot Knob LTVA west of Yuma, AZ last week
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,846
Posted By Chinewalker
So 3rd gear and 3300 rpm = 60mph? :laugh:

So 3rd gear and 3300 rpm = 60mph? :laugh:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-17-2018, 11:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,125
Posted By Chinewalker
Yes. At ease!

Yes.

At ease!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-17-2018, 11:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By Chinewalker
After putting in all this effort to make...

After putting in all this effort to make everything work and to understand how everything works in the one we travel in now...
I don't think I could handle it. :rofl:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-17-2018, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By Chinewalker
I do not know of any RV that has individual...

I do not know of any RV that has individual appliance shut-offs.

Oh, welcome to the RV world...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-17-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 791
Posted By Chinewalker
Nice to hear you found the right buyer for your...

Nice to hear you found the right buyer for your truck. Also nice to hear you found the right truck for your needs!

Best to you.
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-17-2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 791
Posted By Chinewalker
Myth. As long as you can find an insurance...

Myth.

As long as you can find an insurance company that will sell you insurance, you can drive any old wreck...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-17-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 791
Posted By Chinewalker
Any Canadian trying to import a vehicle into...

Any Canadian trying to import a vehicle into Canada from the US needs to have the vehicle pass an "out of country" inspection. Too much rust: no go.

Also needs to have daytime running lights...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 02-17-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,356
Posted By Chinewalker
I have a single fuel filter/water separator on my...

I have a single fuel filter/water separator on my 2004 Freightliner chassis Winnebago Journey with a 330HP Cat 3126E mounted outside of the rear radiator. No primer pump. I have used 2 micron Wix...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-17-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,665
Posted By Chinewalker
I have Toyo M154's dated 2012 all 'round with...

I have Toyo M154's dated 2012 all 'round with Centramatics.

Which earned the approval of my brother in law who is the equipment manager for a large road construction company in Western Canada.
...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-10-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,790
Posted By Chinewalker
Look at a Grand Cherokee. With Quadra Drive II. ...

Look at a Grand Cherokee. With Quadra Drive II.

Just put the transfer case in neutral, unlock the steering wheel. No need to pull fuses etc.

Find one close to the same year and color as the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-10-2018, 08:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,697
Posted By Chinewalker
Very nicely done! Nice recliner..

Very nicely done!
Nice recliner..
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-10-2018, 08:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,802
Posted By Chinewalker
If you can't hold, you don't own it. ...

If you can't hold, you don't own it.

Chickens and pigs and a garden are just too much work.

I have stuff to trade to get what I need.

The storage cube was a perfect solution for me. As a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-10-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,802
Posted By Chinewalker
Same here. No Safe Deposit Box for me. On top of...

Same here. No Safe Deposit Box for me. On top of that, my wife's weaving loom wouldn't fit. Or her hundred year old childhood piano she won't give up...

So we rent a storage unit. One 8' by 20'...
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