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RE: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Real nice rig, L-T, someone took care of it.
And how we envy you that!
Heads up. Alcoa doesn't make smaller rims anymore. 19 and 22 1/2" is all.
I wanted alum for my Travco. But was real happy to settle for solids.
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Trish Davis
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12/05/09 10:34am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
My wife and I looked at those when we were there, but worried that with the fiberglass insulation stuffed in the cavity it would make the ceiling bulge between the rafters, that and the fact that my wife didn't like the high gloss finish pretty much nixed that idea. Thanks for the suggestion though.
I used those for my Travco's bath walls and ceiling.
Absolutely agree they are "too white," and reflective.
You do know you can paint the fiberglass panels?
Use a good primer (Ace Hardware) and regular latex paint.
Bought paint & primer at Ace, they have a fine selection and are more reasonable than Lowe's.
hints:
Look for damaged fiberglass panels at 1/4 the price
Measure, cut, drill then prime and paint.
Touch up after you're all done.
...wish I'd done it that way.
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Trish Davis
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11/20/09 03:37am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
I'll probably have to use the laun panels too. I think I'll need about 6 from what I can tell so far. There was a piece of paneling on the underside of the cabover bunk that I'll have to replace after I rebuild all the framing there.
When you're at Lowe's, search through the stack of luan for sheets with bad /broken corners.
Those cost between $3 and $10, as opposed to $28 for new.
Believe me, you won't use a full panel anywhere. My Travco didn't.
I'll tell you, I sure didn't know I was going to get onto so repair. I thought I just had a small leak to fix.
Uhm... that's we all thought.
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Trish Davis
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11/18/09 06:34am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Charles Kuralt - on the road DVDs
I seem to remember that early on Kuralt traveled in a Clark Cortez. But in the DVD I watched the other day they only showed him in the FMC.
We loved this show.
Kuralt started in a Cortez, went to several Travcos, the FMC was his last.
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Trish Davis
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11/07/09 08:34am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Motorhome service near Cleveland OH
My parents have an Allegro motorhome.
Can anyone recommend a reputable service place in this area - probably within an hour's drive (more or less) of Cleveland?
Yes, Sands RV. Or sandsrv.com
1/2 an hour east, I believe.
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Trish Davis
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11/07/09 08:31am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
All I know at this point is the engine runs, the transmission works and the roof leaks.
That is all you need to know --for now.
You probably have a 360. Maybe a 400. Depends.
Trans is a 727.
Eternabond for the roof.
Fix the roof leaks first. They do the most damage.
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Trish Davis
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11/06/09 12:35pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Finally went to the City Library and found additional wiring diagrams, did find 4 pages of auxillary wiring diagrams. The auxillary diagrams also include wiring the tow trailer.
If anyone is having electrical problems the Chrysler and Mithell reference books take you thru the electrical in a analytical manner. Seems pretty straight forward.
Don't mean to ramble but this RV is consuming wayyyyy too much of my mind right now.
Yep, public libraries have all sorts of good, reliable reference material.
Ever notice there's not a Haymes manual in the whole lot? For a reason.
Oh, you'll get used to the brain drain. We have. ;0)
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Trish Davis
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10/28/09 04:11am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Eternabond Repair of Roof Vent
I ... used rubbing alcohol.
No. Use acetone.
Prep more than you think is necessary and clean off with acetone.
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Trish Davis
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10/25/09 10:13am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: RV security
Have any of you tried the American Bulldog Inc. security system. I am a little leery of buying because the price is so cheap compared to other self contained phone dialer types. I am having a hard time finding out alot about the reliability of this system and don't want to spend money on junk. Thanks and happy camping
This the one built by Snyder Enterprises in Ohio?
They also make ..err, assemble Wildfire generators.
If it is, I would not buy anything from them.
A friend of mine used to work there, the parts are all from China and the assembly is 'off,' to put it mildly.
Snyder, Bulldog and Wildfire are all the same corporation, same family.
Save your money and get a good system.
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Trish Davis
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10/18/09 07:03am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Are there quality RVs that will last?
Interesting point, especially since marine-grade isn't _that_ much more expensive.
In our Yellowstone, I'm somewhat appalled that all the fasteners are plain old steel and of course are rusting away. The use of stainless steel screws couldn't have added more than $100 to construction cost back in '88.
And rather than short-lived caulk, 3M 5200 could have been used; it would have only taken one tube. And marine bedding compound...
But otoh we've seen the same thing in the boat world; cheaply built (but expensive) boats with, for example, pop-riveted hull-to-deck joints while a properly-built boat costs somewhat more. There does seem to be much more disparity in the rv world.
I hear that.
2 years ago, I bought a 1969 Travco 210 from the original owner's daughter. Cream puff? Uh, no. Frame and drivetrain were (are) in excellent condition. The 318-A runs at 70 with no hesitation.
But the interior, the step that was ripped off, the leaking baggage compartments, the add-on water tank... Long list of donkey work fixes that didn't need to be, but had to be fixed because basic maintainence wasn't done over the Travco's life.
Now, it's got stainless screws everywhere, marine grade plywood in the 1 bad spot, 3M4200 sealer, Eternabond on the roof seam (and that weird hole in the shower --??) and a whole new luan and poplar interior.
Any RV, trailer, Class A, B or C, even a pickup camper, requires constant maintainence. I am always 'looking' for the next thing to go wrong to fix it beforehand. Think how many different systems: sewer /water, propane, drivetrain and engine, electrics --2. You need an inverter, a converter, often a generator and that's just for the coach. The chassis has its own set of vehicle electrics and if you tow, then you have brakes to deal with.
Now, I am starting to wonder why I bought that thing....;0)
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Trish Davis
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10/17/09 06:34am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Hah! Driveway, nothing...
This yard is 3/4 of an acre and the only flat spot is the front yard!
My driveways are ski-slopish, so the Travco lives out front.
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Trish Davis
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10/16/09 05:09pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Rickson Wheels
Yea, like I said, that is the weight of the rig without any of my gear in it. So it looks like Rickson here I come.
I have sent you a PM regarding this company.
Please read it and reply before you spend money.
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Trish Davis
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10/15/09 09:51am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Eye--
Good for you. A port is a good thing.
Fumes, like Griff said.
Leeann--
The boat's good now, yeah?
Electronic fuel pumps are meant to last 5 years, tops. The one on the Merc quit last week.
I feel your pain because it'll be one replacing that thing in the wheel well.
Mark.
You started this and it blossomed, took on a life of its own.
This thread is one of the most well-behaved, informative places on the net.
Thanks.
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Trish Davis
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10/14/09 06:05am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
We went to NJ for a boat race.
Yeah and how was the race? How'd Sam's boat do?
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Trish Davis
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10/13/09 06:40am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Yes, you can get the aluminum clean.
NAPA has Tal-Strip II, aircraft cleaner, that's wicked for removing paint from alum.
You would be a lot better off to clean up the old roof than go with rubber.
Rubber dries, rots, cracks at the corners and you're in S. CA with lots of sun.
Think hard about rubber roofing before you spend on it.
Leeann is right --there are more screws on the inside of the A/C.
Then you will have to push it up from inside to get it out.
Strong, tall men are very good for this.
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Trish Davis
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10/13/09 06:38am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Fulltiming & collecting unemployment
Wow,....what you're asking is if its ok,....and how to go about swindleing your state out of money. Don't worry, I'm not such a goody myself, but thats not a very smart question to ask on a public forum. And I suggest you read all the rules and regs when you sign up. I believe in any state you are required by law to search for work everyday, and be available for work at all times to legally collect unemp benefits. But,....I'd bet you knew that.
Well, no.
Think about it. How many people look for work outside the state they live in?
Especially if you live in a tri-state area as I do.
But, job searches can take you anywhere. Going there in your RV seems a lot more sensible to me that driving your car and having to pay hotels bills or flying and having to pay hotel bills.
Always make sure you register with whatever state's employment search and you might come up with a great job! Then, quick, tell me where it is...
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Trish Davis
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10/09/09 04:31am |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Blow out or Pink antifreeze witch do you use?
None of the above.
A friend of mine used vodka to flush her water lines clean a couple years ago.
Personally, I thought she was nuts. Then my water tasted like old socks.
You know it...
Now I dump 2 gallons of vodka in the water tank and another in the black tank.
It won't freeze, I'll have to do it in the spring anyhow. Beat the rush.
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Trish Davis
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10/09/09 04:22am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: NOT the price and condition!
I was wondering about selling my RV on CL. We are 200 miles from a major market: DFW. I wonder how much we will have to cut price to get someone to notice from that far away.
Also, what is a safe way to get payment?
What about CL at a local level?
I deal ONLY in postal money orders. If a seller will not take a USPS money order, he /she /it doesn't want to sell it that bad. And a buyer will ante up the $2.49 for a postal order.
Why? You can cash them at the post office and they cannot be faked.
Even bank-issued MO's can be faked.
List your RV in several different markets, but not on the same day.
Listing it in 3+ areas will result in c-list flagging you for spam.
Link to picasa or whatever album you have for additional pictures but always put up at least one pic.
Yes, you will encounter idiots. No more so than usually, though.
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Trish Davis
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10/08/09 07:07am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: NOT the price and condition!
I've never listed anything on Craigs List or EBay. But next month I'm planning on listing my 1964 Amphicar (it's an amphibious car) on Craigs List. I shudder when I think of the looky loos I may have to deal with.
Take my advice --- DON'T list an Amphicar on Craigslist ---- It'll just bring out the wierdo's -- List it on AutoTraderClassics.com (trust me on this one). Spend a few bucks and you'll be well-pleased with the results. Good luck to you.
Second that.
Or put it in Hemmings Motor News.
Hemmings has online search that's just great. I prefer the catalog, even though the type is tiny.
I got my Travco, motorcycle, Travco fridge, carpenter, red fox coat (what a steal!) all from out of town craigslist listings.
I sold my Honda Civic and my Ford truck from criagslist and both went to out of towners.
Go figure.
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Trish Davis
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10/08/09 07:00am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Does anyone have any hints on getting the old coatings off the screw heads so I can get them off.
Is the old coating black? (A lot of POs use roofing tar in an attempt to seal roof leaks.) If so, try kerosene ... it will usually dissolve roofing tar.
If the old coating is white (or some other color), it's probably paint or old sealant.
Once again listen to Griff.
Kerosene hint: Put some in a spray bottle and direct the spray ONLY to the screw head.
Kerosene will take off tar, grease, general dirt and road dirt, but will not affect gaskets.
Which is why it's so great for cleaning off engines.
Acetone is great for cleaning but 'eats' gaskets and roof seal.
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Trish Davis
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10/08/09 06:49am |
Class C Motorhomes
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