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On 12/6/2020 at 8:24 AM, wayne77590 said:

Wow! They are sure proud of their campground.

You went over 800 miles in a day's drive!  That's 4 days for me!

The view from our Dinette 

[Talin & Stone Vos]

Chris is a good guy, really cares about quality and his customers! 

[Who, What, When, Where or Just Lets Talk]

My DW just asked this question while we were on the road when we saw a coach with HP tags. 

[F-53 “Cheap handing fix”]

2 hours ago, campcop said:

Interesting. I did the CHF on a 2012 F53 chassis but used different links so the bar was level. 

If you installed longer links to level the bar that’s what saved you, smart decision

[F-53 “Cheap handing fix”]

I have read many posts about this but never saw what the modification actually looked like. After watching this video I would agree, don’t do it.

 

 

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4 hours ago, wayne77590 said:

Wow! They are sure proud of their campground.

You went over 800 miles in a day's drive!  That's 4 days for me!

Yeah, pulled out of Florida at 7:30AM, pulled into our house at 11:30PM. Of course we stopped to cook meals and once for fuel.

Not how I like to travel but I had a lot to do today, like winterize and empty the coach. 

[California RV parks and CG's ordered closed]

Makes no sense! If you live in a city or apartment, every time you go somewhere you’re passing people. a campground is a better option to physically distance. 

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On 12/4/2020 at 9:55 PM, wayne77590 said:

Joe, where are you?

Home now, pulled in at 11:30PM last night. That was at this campground site 57

https://www.beverlybeachcamptown.com

Two kids, one in college (senior year) other just started cutting hair full time. Both went with us on this trip. 

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20 hours ago, manholt said:

Looking good, Joe!  Here it's 45 and feels like 33!

75 and sunny yesterday, slight overcast today, still in the 70’s. I’m gonna cry when I have to head north tomorrow AM 

[Cummins ISC, ISL water pump update]

3 hours ago, SegwayGuyTampa said:

 

Literally as simple as remove the belt and the three bolts holding the pump in place, tap the old pump pulley with a mallet (Incase it’s stuck in place). I agree it is a great time to replace the coolant. The new pump has an o-ring seal. I would lube it with new coolant prior to installing. If I were to do it again I’d paint the pump first or after installation. 

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Beach day

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Ray, interesting photos! The first photo, vehicle on the right looks like an IMP. 

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Steaks and chicken on the smoker. 

[best outdoor Bluetooth speakers?]

We carry this model by Bose. Looks like it’s discontinued. Sound is amazing 

https://www.amazon.com/Bose-SoundLink-Bluetooth-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00D5Q75RC

 

[Sunpass and EZPASS]

Funny story, we’re in Florida now in the Jeep. Pulled into a toll booth, $1.00 toll, DW hands me the change, as I’m dropping the last coin into the funnel she says “hey they accept Ezpass now”, little late don’t ya think ??? Our Jeep has an Ezpass on the windshield 

[NTSB on tire aging and service life]

People tend to follow the masses. Same with Tow bars. Doesn’t mean they are better quality just better advertising. 

[Shutterstat Fluid]

Richard, we think alike. Everything on our coach has to work even if I don’t use it. I could see you actually needing it to help maintain even temperatures. 
 

[Extreme camping]

4 hours ago, rayin said:

We have gotten used to the comforts of RV camping this would be a change: https://www.traveltipsor.com/extreme-camping-germany-waldseilgarten-camp/

 no words 

[New Tires - Need some questions answered please]

3 hours ago, seanbrown427 said:

Thanks everyone!  Whelp I kinda got stuck with the 275's all the way around.

You could go to a 12R22.5 or 315/80R22.5. I certainly would not go lighter with the 275/80R22.5. Our coach came with the incorrect steer tires on the front that were overloaded and wow did it handle bad! I was glad I caught it and made the dealer replace them before we became a statistic. 

[RV Tires]

1 hour ago, manholt said:

Joe, Bill, Rim is wider.

I had a feeling, probably a heavier weight rated wheel also. 

[New Tires - Need some questions answered please]

15 hours ago, seanbrown427 said:

Looks like the H rated tires work at those weights.

Correct, the GAWR on the steer axle is the reason for the 295/80R22.5. This tire is capable of carrying 6940 on each to meet the axle requirements. Personally I would leave it as designed and continue with those sizes. 

[tow-bar recommendations]

12 hours ago, wildebill308 said:

Dsabers, Just a suggestion when un hooking. Start your toad/truck, put it in drive so that it puts just the slightest preshure on the tow bar. Now put it in park. Now when you hit the release levers on the tow bar the truck is in a "neutral position" so it is ease to pull the pins to disconnect. The second thing the truck is in park and won't roll.

Bill

That's how I unhook in front of our house since the coach is pointed up hill, makes a big difference. 

[New Tires - Need some questions answered please]

Did it come this way from the factory?

I am pretty sure the reason for the 295/80 on the steer axle is to handle the weight capacity. What is the steer axle GAWR on the label?

[Magnum Inverter/Charger Fault]

2 hours ago, f433921 said:

Now off to the Washington coast to celebrate Thanksgiving with just my bride of 50 years

Glad it works. Might be a good time to consider an inverter upgrade at your convenience. 

Congratulation's on the 50 year milestone! 

[Can't keep doors closed on refrigerator]

2 hours ago, campcop said:

Fridge Fixer, works great.https://www.rvtechmag.com/tech/91_fridgefixer.php

Nice link!

I made this for ours, just twist and it passes above the refrigerator door and below the freezer door.