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The "Too many Redirects" is caused at the users end in 99% of the cases. In most cases deleting cache and cookies will help in the issue but not always. I would try running an anti malware program on the computer, https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/, is the one that I use most often, the one referenced is a free version, there are paid versions also. Also, I find many times that toolbars have been added, most of the time unknowingly by the end user. I'm not a Macintosh guru so can't help there, but Window's users can go to controlpanel, add/remove programs and remove any programs that reference a tool bar, I have to use this method many times in any given week. Toolbars is the most common cause of redirects.
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If you don't like sticking to the seat cover, it would probably be cheaper to wear long pants.
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MCI makes a J class, it is 36 feet, I have seen 4 of these converted into motorhomes which were beautiful, definitely high end. One of these went for less than 36K on ebay, it had less than 2K damage on left rear, Most of these run C-60 detroits.
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Camera Or Mirror For Front-End View Of RV
kaypsmith replied to rkbcmoyer@aol.com's topic in Modifications
School bus drivers use mirrors mounted on the passenger (right) side looking across the front of the bus, this is to make sure there are no objects (children) immediately in front of the bus that are too short to be seen by the driver. Many delivery truck drivers have this same setup as well as US Mail delivery vehicles, some even have a similar setup to look across the back of the vehicle. Some folks have a loss of depth perception which makes them paranoid of getting too close and will stop much too short if no visual aid is at their disposal. So to answer the OP's question, truck stops as well as most auto part stores do sell mirrors that can be mounted in a position to achieve the goal of seeing the front end of the coach. Also there is an assortment of rear view systems available on ebay and other places on the web, many with as many as four cameras with one monitor, camera can be placed in any position on the vehicle to make viewing of any area that you would like to monitor at any time for any reason. -
Pay As You Go Wifi Hotspots
kaypsmith replied to sydneynichols123's topic in RV Internet to Go/Staying in Touch
I have never used it, but you can google Walmart pay as you go Internet. -
The two black switches to the right bottom beside the red switch and red pilot appear to be dp/dt, if you can get to the back of them, it is common for two wires to be connected from the opposite end in an X pattern. It seems unlikely that two would have gone bad at the same time, but stranger things have happened. The reason for the X configuration is simply to reverse positive and negative to change direction of a DC motor, and if one has been burned into or may have lost connection for any reason, your description will happen. If the X is not there and only four or six wires directly connected, then the control board would be my next suspect. I would also look for a relay which may have gone bad.
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Is your slide switch a two way (double pole/double throw) toggle?
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First, if the propane line blew in half, I hope that you have closed the valve at the tank to insure that propane is no longer present from that source. Yes you can surely connect another line from a 20# or even larger source. It is not the liquid from the tank but the vapor. At the generator, there is only one source entering the generator, you will need to find that location and disconnect the present fitting. Most propane generators have their own regulators that appear to be permanent, so you won't disconnect it. It will not hurt anything if you place another regulator next to the tank also. You will need to purge (bleed) the hose as close to the generator as possible to insure that the generator starts easily. Please remember that portable tanks must be placed in an upright position to insure that only vapor escapes to the appliance, so be sure to secure it in this position. Be sure to use a soapy water solution to check for leaks at every fitting to insure from mishaps. Hope this is helpful, and welcome to the forum.
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If you will be traveling up I-95, be sure to make plans for Savannah Ga., a very historic visit, if you like history, Ft. Pulaski if a very worth while tour. Tyby island has a very nice campground, I don't think is is Passport, but may have changed since 5 years ago.
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A word of caution,"DO NOT CRAWL UNDER ANY COACH WITH AIR BAGS WHILE THEY ARE AIRED UP", without proper blocking or adequate jack stands. Anything can happen, and crawling out from under a coach that has dropped for any reason is not fun, if one can still crawl. Yes it is admirable for anyone to do as much maintenance themselves, but use all safety precautions.
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Ernie, I stopped at the lot where the the BB is located yesterday, took pictures, and inquired. It is '95 year model, very well kept, but aged well. I will pm you tonight the pics, and specifics. I didn't think that you are interested in another one, but will have the info for a friend. Yes the place is on I-20/I-59 south/west of the I-459 j'ctn 7 miles, as Carl said south/west of B'ham.
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Herman, the first thing when converting a coach, or working on a plumbing issue with any coach, I place a commercial grade check valve after the pump and of course where it enters the main water flow. Never have had one go bad, but many times the "elcheapo" diaphragm that is built into the pump. My trip to St. George Island last May, my pump stopped working on the way home, the motor locked up, full replacement.
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Yes I didn't mention the parking brake valve, been years since I owned one with the park brake on the dash. If that is the issue, you will not be able to unlock the parking brake until both lines are reconnected.
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With the engine running, does the air continue to make the hissing sound under the dash? If the leak is sounding there, could be the brake pedal, or the line to or possibly the gauge itself. If you do not hear the hissing sound there, time to go outside and listen for the leak. Could be something as simple as a tank bleed valve gone bad on the air tank itself. If it is a brake chamber diaphragm, you will only hear the leaking air when the brake pedal is depressed, and the gauge should show air pressure on both sides coming back up. It could be an air bag, or the front leveling valve, if an air bag, pressure should be able to build as the pressure for the bags is far less than the build pressure of the compressor.
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Tag Axle and Ride Comfort on Different Motorhome Lengths
kaypsmith replied to manholt's topic in Type A motorhomes
Carl, on the subject of tag's, while I was in the process of growing up, I had two uncles and two cousins who were bus drivers, therefore I was encouraged to take many bus trips and that is when I fell in love with bus's. One of them had a daily route from Montgomery Al., to Atlanta Ga., with Greyhound. I don't recall the exact year, but GMC introduced the scenicruiser and my cousin was the first to drive one of these new beast's on that B'ham to Atl.. The ride and driveability was so bad, swaying and just trying to keep in the road, it was a forty footer, no tags and increased height, he refused to drive back to Montgomery in it, GMC recalled all eight that Greyhound had purchased and retrofitted with tag axels, proper name that GMC gave them was trail axels. These were the first coaches with tag's and have proven to have been a very good improvement for the industry. Silver Eagle followed suit with their version, which had the the single tire in front of the drive axel, and they called their's tag axel's. The trail design still sells, and the tag has disappeared. Holiday Rambler produced many shorter versions using 19.5 tires and was a hit in it's day. -
I have had to replace several battery disconnect switches over the years, both knife style and relay style.
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Joe, there is a Bluebird Wanderlodge for sale less than 3 miles from Tannehill, inside looks very similar to Ernies unit.
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Flat Towing 2 Wheel Drive 2011 F250
kaypsmith replied to jbikesv's topic in Toads-Towed Behind Motorhome
I sure do not mean to mislead anyone, but three months ago I tried to get a Remco driveshaft for a GMC Sierra, Remco stated that they no longer made driveshaft couplings, but here is a link to somebody that does. After your statement Bill, I googled Remco driveshaft coupling, and the link to Remco sent me here http://www.remcodsc.com/, don't know if Remco has split or what but I am not in the habit of intentionally misleading people as you have indicated on several occasions. -
Flat Towing 2 Wheel Drive 2011 F250
kaypsmith replied to jbikesv's topic in Toads-Towed Behind Motorhome
If the company that produces the driveshaft disconnect is a reputable company, I don't believe it will be a problem. Remco no longer produces them, but will reccomend a source, don't know if it became too much of a liability for them or was just too much to handle. -
Maybe golfers are like fishermen, Is it this long " " or is really this long " ". Next time I'm in Red Bay, it is in Franklin County Al., one of my counties I'll ask Bob personally. Carl, be cool.
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Don't need any dead grass in there either. That would really impede performance, and with the high heat of that "WRAPPED" manifold, it would probably catch fire. Thanks Brett, I needed that.
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Is the residue only in the kitchen sink? If no other place, is indication that would almost have to be as Rich described.
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Send me some of that wet please, grass is completely dead. Joe, maybe a side scoop design similar to a hood scoop.
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Herman, Champion is who I worked for as mill and cabinet forman for back then, not in the motorhome end, but in the manufactured home at that time. I did go to a facility in Texas while in their employ to help build new jigs. The spray foam was used in all their plants at that time, the foam was to make a very good bond of the exterior panels to the frame, the two sided tape actually held the interior panels in place while staples were shot into wood strips placed between the metal tubes, no way to foam the interior panels. "Good old days"HA-HA. Yes we've come a long way.
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After 28 years, my coach has new front shocks and air bags. I have all service records from greyhound, first owner, and Vermont Carriers second,then myself, can not find any record of replacement of shocks, only twice new shock bushings, both still passed the typical shock test, no signs of oil. I don't know who made them, as MCI has their logo on the new ones, hope the new ones hold up as well as origional.