Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury
08-09-2012, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,858
What to get?
Randy - I have had Great Danes for 45 years now and they are the greatest dogs you could ever own. Problem is I can no longer keep up with them in the show ring. I wouldn't give up dog shows so I...
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Forum: High Technology for the Big Rig RV
12-28-2011, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,687
Sprint and Verizon both roam on each others...
Sprint and Verizon both roam on each others towers, so anywhere you can get Vz, you will also have Sprint. Sprint does still offer an unlimited data plan and they are always going to be priced lower....
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Forum: General Technical Discussion
08-16-2011, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,465
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Forum: General Technical Discussion
04-25-2011, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,406
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Forum: General Technical Discussion
04-13-2011, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,221
Broken Door Latch
Learned a valuable lesson last night. I went to pick up the coach at Freightliner after having preventive maintenance on the engine. The door would not open. Both of the dead bolts were working, but...
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Forum: Major Mechanicals
03-31-2011, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 27,885
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Forum: General Technical Discussion
11-17-2010, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,966
Dometic Recall
I took the Newell to a new RV repair facility in the area last night for winterizing. While touring the coach, the first question he asked was "if I had the refrigerator checked for the Dometic...
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Forum: General Technical Discussion
10-14-2010, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,744
Ants
Ants will not cross Ajax Powder.
I found the remains of an acorn last week in the compartment adjacent to the fuel tanks. Apparently something came in thru the fuel compartment and simply crawled...
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Forum: General Technical Discussion
10-12-2010, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,038
Trucker's Garmin
I have the 465 and have found it to be very useful in navigating the roads in a Newell. I was impressed when a week ago a new feature appeared on the left side advising of a 3 minute delay ahead....
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Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar
06-29-2010, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,350
Clearance Light Replacement
Jackpot.
I found a company still selling the 509's. They have in stock, both the red and the amber. Here's the link: https://www.slclighting.com/user/productdetail.php?pid=285
I could not get...
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Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar
06-28-2010, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,350
Clearance Light Replacement
My 87 has KC-509 clearance lights on it and the lens just fell off of one of them. I was going to just replace the lens and am now wondering if it would not be a good time to just replace all of the...
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Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury
05-28-2010, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 260
Views: 81,485
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Forum: Interior Works
02-16-2010, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,113
Seat Wars
Guys,
I too have the Recaro seat. Really dislike it. It is 20 year old leather and quite stiff. I would never have another leather anything.
The seat belt buckle lays right across the Recaro...
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Forum: General Technical Discussion
11-25-2009, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,445
Mike,
In Kansas, I pay Safeco $500 every 6...
Mike,
In Kansas, I pay Safeco $500 every 6 months on a 1987. As I recall they had trouble finding anyone to underwrite it. I questioned the cost and the agent said anything more than a minor...
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Forum: General Technical Discussion
11-24-2009, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,544
Gordon,
I am disappointed that no one has...
Gordon,
I am disappointed that no one has provided more info on the need for a DOT number to eliminate the .18 tax. I have no idea why they would charge you that.
I can tell you that I was...
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Forum: General Technical Discussion
09-30-2009, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,929
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Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems
09-16-2009, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,628
HWH Customer Service
Jimmy,
Why put yourself thru the heartburn. Search their website "about us" section for the president's name and call him/her. Failing that, I also do a google search on HWH complaints. If the...
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Forum: High Technology for the Big Rig RV
09-16-2009, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,232
Cell Signal Booster
Wally,
Here is a website that evaluates technologies:
https://reviews.cnet.com/1770-5_7-0.html?query=cell+phone+signal+booster&searchtype=products&tag=mncol;rbxcrb.2.a.4
I would think they...
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Forum: General Technical Discussion
09-02-2009, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,393
NTSB Finding on Brake Pedals
The NTSB finally issued a finding on a school bus accident in KC that occured 4 years ago. Apparently there have been some 20 similar accidents in the past. They are blaming "Pedal Mis-application"...
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Forum: Major Mechanicals
05-15-2009, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,729
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Forum: Exterior Works
04-27-2009, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,345
wiper motor
My RV repairman finally had to replace the motor on my left one when it simply would not work any longer. I paid no where near the price Michael must have paid. The RV guy found a company outside of...
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Forum: Wine-n-Dine, Events, Rallies and Great Locations
04-23-2009, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,505
Rally Pics
As I am still working, I was unable to attend the Mini-Rally, but did follow it thru this post. I have seen a few pics on the various posts and was wondering if anyone is planning to consolidate them...
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Forum: Maps, Roads and Routes
04-13-2009, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,985
New Garmin
I have the streetpilot 530C and have set the Bus option. It also had a truck mode, but the manual does not detail the differences. I have no idea whether it watches out for height, but in theory it...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon
03-20-2009, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 12,189
Stick - I am no expert on such things, but I...
Stick - I am no expert on such things, but I often wonder whether the non-tags might contribute to better fuel mileage. Less tires on the ground = less rolling resistance. I have an '87 40' 6V92...
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Forum: Exterior Works
02-16-2009, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,237
Clarke,
If all else fails, there was a...
Clarke,
If all else fails, there was a posting on this website at one time that said some of the originals were manufactured by a company in Newton, Ks. and that they were still able to supply...
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