-
Content Count
2591 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
11
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Blogs
Gallery
Everything posted by desertdeals69
-
Go to an auto parts store like Auto Zone and get a 89 Ford LTD drivers door window motor (If I remember correctly). They have the picture of it so you can match it up and it comes with the gear box. It was about $46.
-
Allowing Towables Vote At Indianapolis In July
desertdeals69 replied to jeff753's topic in FMCA Feedback
Very good points. -
Air Force 1 vs Roadmaster Brakemaster Systems
desertdeals69 replied to punxsyjumper's topic in Toads-Towed Behind Motorhome
By the time you check the brake lights you have bled the the small amount of vacuum in the chamber and everything is ok. -
Allowing Towables Vote At Indianapolis In July
desertdeals69 replied to jeff753's topic in FMCA Feedback
I totally agree. -
I would disconnect the wire at the motor and see if there is current draw at the fuse when the switch is closed. Then check the current draw with an amp meter at the motor. Too high amps could be defective motor or overloaded. Also check the voltage, low voltage increases the amp draw.
-
I live in the Arizona desert and it seems that everyone that has basement air complains but also those with inadequate roof airs also complain. The coach must be well insulated and dual pane windows and large enough roof ac units.
-
Big Slide Will Not Retract & Is Cocked Slightly
desertdeals69 replied to thefinestperf1's topic in Slideouts
Is your coach perfectly level? Mine hangs up if body is tweaked a little. -
Unless you know for sure which protector they installed new I would go with a known good one. When building a new coach its a question of who has more authority, the engineer or the bean counter.
-
I will not accept a new tire older than 4 months. When I order tires from my supplier I make it known that if they are older than 4 months I won't take them off their truck. Just got 4 tires in April and they were 2 months old.
-
I bought 4 new tires for my rear axle and I told my supplier that they must be current. This was the middle of April and I got tires that were made in Feb. 2017. I don't think anyone should accept tires that are older than about 4 months.
-
Forum Get Together In Indianapolis
desertdeals69 replied to hermanmullins's topic in General Discussion
I'm looking forward to the get together. -
You need 8-10 gauge wire for 40 amp circuit. The larger the wire the lower the voltage drop, and the motor runs more efficiently on higher voltage.
-
How much current does your lift draw? My guess is that the trailer connector is fused at somewhere around 10-20 amps and a power lift could draw 10 times that much. If thats the case you need to wire a heavy cable (8-10 gauge wire} and fused appropriately.
-
Four Wheels Down Towing with E450 V10
desertdeals69 replied to bobandwendy1972's topic in Toads-Towed Behind Motorhome
The hitch may handle 7500 pounds but that doesn't guarantee that the coach will pull it and stop it. -
I don't know the life span of the air bags but you don't hear of them failing. I remember back in the 70s the GMC mh air bag would blow just sitting still. About 1978 I was at FMCA convention and I heard a bag blow. The owners of those coaches always carried at least one extra air bag and sometimes two.
-
Cross Country Trip, Reservations Yes/No
desertdeals69 replied to Bob26894's question in Destinations/Attractions
My advancing years caused my memory to have a malfunction. The campground is in South Carolina. It is a Thousand Trails, Carolina Landing in Fairplay, SC. Thanks for the concern. -
A mfg sent me beads to test which are not supposed to do that so I will run them and see what happens. The valve stems have filters. I do my own tire changing and airing using dry air filters. I have heard of guys that have used everything from bb's to golf balls.
-
Thats basically my plan for the past 15 years. I use to use Centrimatics balancers but recently switched to balancing beads. Fortunately the 22.5 tire is easy to change and I bought the professional tools to make it even easier than crow bars. No trips to the tire shop for me.
-
FMCA & Verizon Offers Specifics?
desertdeals69 replied to smitty777's topic in RV Internet to Go/Staying in Touch
I have the unlimited data Verizon and I can't tell much difference in speed once I reach 10 gig. -
I prefer a automatic roof mount open face dish such as RF Mogel. No hassles setting up just push the button.
-
Cross Country Trip, Reservations Yes/No
desertdeals69 replied to Bob26894's question in Destinations/Attractions
I very rarely book any reservations because it is so limiting as to where and when you can go. If there is one event I want to see or do I may book it but thats it. We are leaving next week for 4 months and the only thing besides the FMCA in Indy is the eclipse in Aug and we book into a campground in Virginia. -
Black Tank Set Up At Campground
desertdeals69 replied to Vegasmailman's topic in Water and Holding Tanks
I have a manifold which I control water to fill each tank with fresh water for 3 minutes, controlled with an electronic timer and solenoid valve (so not to over fill) and flush each tank several times until clear water comes out. -
Check to see if the ground is good.
-
Flat Towing Versus Trailered
desertdeals69 replied to WILLYSGASSER's topic in Toads-Towed Behind Motorhome
Back in the 70s I towed a trailer for one summer, some 5k miles. That was the first and last time for using a trailer. The problem is that you need to have a place to park it when you camp. Since then I towed 4 down and about 3 years ago on short trips used a dolly for my Prius. -
Black Tank Set Up At Campground
desertdeals69 replied to Vegasmailman's topic in Water and Holding Tanks
I open the grey valve and leave the black closed until I need dumping.