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RE: Step Rugs
Purchased good quality rubber backed carpeting at Home Depot and cut it to fit. Attached with double stick carpet tape. Did this on outside and inside (rubber material) steps. Steps close OK.
Yes outside steps get wet, but dry out quickly. They stop lots of dirt from coming inside.
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newxmar
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11/19/08 09:57am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Can not get tank full because of foam
The upside down nozzle worked for me too.....dont know why.
Bill
Why???--Guess it is just like pouring a beer correctly to reduce the foam!
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newxmar
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11/19/08 06:11am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tiffin warranty claims from dealers
Amazing--- how posters here know the inner workings and futures of these companies.
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newxmar
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11/18/08 04:23pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: HOW LONG??
I think that when prices were going up, people were filling their tank before the price became higher. Now with prices going down, you wait to fill up because tomorrow it will cost less, so you run with "an empty tank". This really reduces demand in the short term!!
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newxmar
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11/17/08 04:23pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Winter Coats etc.
We have a great, large, full length coat closet in a gas 37' Newmar Kountry Star (2005 KSCA 3778)in the bathroom area.
How? We did not want the washer/dryer as we thought a large coat closet that you could get to when the slideouts are closed was more desirable.
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newxmar
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11/16/08 05:30pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Dometic refrigerator vs Norcold
The addition of an icemaker adds more complications/maintenance. Some people need the icemaker, some don't. Also winterizing/dewinterizing is more complicated. Also if you want use bottled water for ice, the icemaker won't do it. Some people love them, but we go for simplicity. Easy to make or buy the small amount of ice we use.
Bottom line---if you want to go for reliability don't have the complication of an icemaker.
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newxmar
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11/16/08 06:53am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Adding a Slideout to an Older Motorhome
There are a number of companies that do this, one is in Gilbert, AZ. Maybe Google would find one in FL. A few years ago this was a rather common thing to do as the world went to slide out RV's.
PS: Found the card--RV Interiors in Gilbert, AZ. Try www.rv-interiors.com
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newxmar
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11/15/08 08:31pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: heating holding tanks on Phaeton
Have one set on low in the water compartment. Works fine, set low---temp is about 50 degrees, so it warms more than compartment. Piping runs all over the basement. Installed wiring and outlet for this. Added some sheet foam insulation in the floor of the compartment. Also have heat lamp extension cords (75 watts) next to water tank and next to pump. Always keep water heater on using electric. The lamps are controlled by a thermostat control set at 45 degrees. Purchased control at an Ace Hardware, Home Depot did not have it.
Then I monitor all this with a 3 station Radio Shack remote thermometer set up. Gives me current, max. and min temps. In the morning I check the temps and so far all has been OK for several years in AZ, MA, Fl..
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newxmar
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11/15/08 05:11am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Michelin Super Singles anyone?
These "duplex" tires have interested me since about 1970, they seem to be smart. A trucking company in New Jersey (Kennedy Trucking) had these tires many years ago, last week I was behind one of their tractor trailers. It had the "duplex" tires on the trailer, but not on the tractor.
My point is that they have been available for many years, but not used on a widespread basis. There must be some negative about them. No motorhome manufacturer has used them. Why?
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newxmar
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11/14/08 03:49pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Toilet riser height
There are different heights of RV toilets. We just put in a higher one. Maybe you can find a lower one.
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newxmar
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11/14/08 04:50am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: One More Newmar Complaint
Hey, it is out of warranty, expect to pay to have it repaired. I just did on a repair.
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newxmar
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11/13/08 04:06pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Cold Weather Boondocking
Based on my experience in cold (20 degree) weather with a 37 foot gas unit and two 12 volt good condition batteries the furnace electricity gave out about 4 AM. The furnace blower draws lots of amps. Turned on the engine and hit the crossover switch to start the generator to charge the batteries. Also reheated using the engine heater. Don't remember what inside temp the thermostat was set for, probably 65 degrees. Wife complained no electric blanket, so we put extra blankets on the bed.
If you had milder outside temps and set the thermostat lower maybe you would get through the night, but it is close with 2- 12 volt batteries.
This is with thermopane (double glass) windows and shades including the windshield. Also if you have slides suggest you leave them in as there will be less heat loss.
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newxmar
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11/11/08 05:54pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Coach Weight Distribution
it would be nice but if I were you I'd make that a condition of purchase of the actual coach you are considering. IE pre-purchase 4 corner and then again after you've loaded it up with all your stuff.
We did this purchasing a Newmar coach. Had to guarantee CCC (empty of our belongings) as it came frome the factory with proof by certified scale weights. Much discussion between dealer and Newmar before agreeing to this, but it was put in the purchase agreement with an agreed upon CCC minimum with Newmar's definition of CCC.
Dealer had to do the weight testing on a certified scale. They met the purchase agreement requirements, so we took the coach---and love it-- a 2005 Kountry Star on a W-22 chassis.
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newxmar
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11/11/08 05:23am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Online scam----hitting a new low
Bet the scamer is not even in the USA or Canada!
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newxmar
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11/11/08 05:00am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: What kills a motor home?
Rust on the undercarriage is a another killer. Tough to see and to repair.
Mitigating actions are don't drive in snow/salt (go south in the winter) and a good undercoating with seasonal touch ups.
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newxmar
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11/10/08 05:57am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Question about possible Class A purchase (Bounder)
Some 1998 Bounders were made with the then new 1999 Ford V-10 chassis. There was no 1998 Ford chassis model. I would consider this Bounder only if it had this chassis. If it is a Chevie or previous style Ford chassis, I would be very careful in my purchase.
Had a 1999 32H Bounder on the new Ford V-10, it was a very good chassis and house. Served us well for 85,000 miles.
Things to look for on this 1999 V-10 chassis;
1. Manifold bolts broken, especially the rear ones. May be OK if only the one rear bolt is broken per side and there is no manifold leak.
2. EKG valve, if it surges at idle the piston has come apart in the block mounted EKG valve. Can drive it, but replace.
3. Spark plugs, mine were OK for 85,000 miles plus, but if there is an engine miss look for a loose/blown out spark plug. If OK do not touch them, do not remove or tighten as there was a problem with the head threads.
4. An engine miss in the rain, there was a recall and intake engine air kit installed bu Ford.
Suggest you have a scan done on the engine to see if there is anything unusual. May be able to obtain chassis history from Ford using the VIN, probably would need a Ford dealer to obtain this. They can advise of any recalls.
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newxmar
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11/09/08 06:11am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Decision on Alpine Coach
I wonder how much of the price in a private party sale is based on what the owner owes on the loan. The seller in this case wants to recover what he owes--forget NADA values. (And many are probably underwater to the real market value in today's times.)
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newxmar
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11/08/08 07:40pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Where's my oil going?? Workhorse 8.1L
Adding one quart per 1,500 miles is probably on the low side of acceptable, but is acceptable. We have a W-22 with the 8.1 and add a quart about every 2,000 miles. This is in hot weather, believe there is less consumption in cold weather.
You are probably receiving good cylinder wall/ring lubrication, so this oil use may mean longer engine life.
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newxmar
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11/08/08 07:38am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: three recurring problems
For the water heater door (and the refrigerator door). The catches on these are very, very poor and they are easy to lose. With full body paint this becomes an expensive item.
On both doors, I added two self tapping screws which provide a positive latch. It is quick and easy to remove and add these screws with a battery powered drill. No way are these doors going to be lost!
PS: I painted the heads of the screws to match the paint.
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newxmar
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11/06/08 05:44pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Ford V-10 Serpentine Belt question
On a 1999 Ford chassis, I had mine replaced at 60,000miles/4 years and kept the old one as a spare. The old one looked fair.
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newxmar
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11/02/08 05:22pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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