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RE: Searching for the new motorhome
as a previous owner of Ford F-53 chassis mh’s. There are several suspension improvements you can make that greatly improve the drivability and some insulation in the right places can quiet them down as well.
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georgelesley
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12/22/21 02:57pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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Sold RV and toad
We just completed the sale of our class A motorhome and Jeep Cherokee toad. We may buy a small travel trailer in the future, but no definite plans at the moment
Age and concerns about fuel costs and availability drove us this direction. We may travel in cg’s that have cabins in the future. Limiting, true, but an option nonetheless.
I have altered my signature accordingly.
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georgelesley
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11/12/21 02:16pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: A cappuccino, a cruller and a life decision
Congratulations and best wishes!
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georgelesley
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11/08/21 04:27am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Hankook TH31
Last month while driving in TX, with our Mazda Miata, we hit a pothole that damaged two tires. The local Mazda dealer had in stock were Hankook. We had no choice but to get them an am happy to report both wife and I are very happy with them. Smooth handling, very quiet, track well. Will keep them on now that we are home.
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georgelesley
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11/07/21 04:19am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: The wandering coach
I added 2* positive caster. That and a rear trac bar solved the wander. 35k miles later, all good.
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georgelesley
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11/04/21 05:40am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tampa RV Show
Do they have travel trailers at the Tampa show?
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georgelesley
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10/07/21 04:12am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Motor home side yard cover
the city told me if neighbors complain it has to come down. Thanks
I think that's your answer.
Agreed. If a neighbor can complain, sooner or later one will.
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georgelesley
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10/05/21 05:26am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: No shore power. 33c Sunova
Sounds like transfer switch, but might just be the wire contacts are loose. If not loose, probably new transfer switch time.
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georgelesley
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08/30/21 07:24am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: No shore power. 33c Sunova
After you get the chassis battery charged or jumped, see if you have power with the generator. That will narrow it down. Also check the breaker that controls your power plug at home i have had ours trip from time to time..
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georgelesley
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08/30/21 05:17am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Safety issue in handicapped bathrooms
I just bought a knurled bar for our home shower in Home Depot. It was about $9-10 more than the smooth bar beside it.
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georgelesley
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08/15/21 05:13am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Mirada Select Steering
Add some caster when alignment is done. We added 2* with Ford hotline and truck shop manager approval over 30000 miles ago, no problems. Also did CHF on both ends and added rear trac bar. Wander and tail wag are gone.
For front end wander, caster solved that. For sway, CHF, for tail wag, rear trac bar
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georgelesley
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08/14/21 04:30am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Where to find toads for sale
RVT.com as a toad/towing vehicle search option
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georgelesley
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08/12/21 05:10am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Welcome back.
Great news Gary! Too late for this year but next year (if nothing changes) cya.
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georgelesley
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08/10/21 04:47am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: 2021 Chassis Class A Motorhomes
Already reports and pics on another rv forum of rear sway bar bracket bolts falling out on the “new” chassis, just like the previous F-53 ones did. You would think that after making vehicles for over 100 yrs Ford would figure out that spark plug wires and exhaust manifolds do not play together well and suspension parts sometimes vibrate and just might need locktite. Some things never change
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georgelesley
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07/16/21 05:27am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Approximate fuel milage of these 2 motorhomes?l
Floorplan is much more important than fuel mileage. If you or DW, especially DW, do not like the floorplan your fuel mileage will be unlimited since you will not use it for very long and it will just sit in your yard.
As posted above by others, in the final analysis, MPG is a minor consideration compared to other costs and if you like it well enough to actually use it. The 8 number is in the ballpark for most of them and towing a toad cuts ours by 1 MPG.
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georgelesley
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07/14/21 05:50am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 2012 Sightseer slides, do they all need to be opened?
First congratulations on your purchase. We often only open the bedroom slide. We seldom open the full wall slide for one night quick travel stops. As you can see in our signature, we have the same floor plan as you do. Good luck and happy travels.
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georgelesley
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07/08/21 05:00pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tyron/Retroband
Like all types of insurance, if you have a blowout on a steering tire you will likely wish you had them, if you never have a blowout, they are a waste of money. We use a TPMS and check all tires at every stop. Not as complete protection from road debris as the front bands would be but alerts us to other common tire faults that can cause blowouts.
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georgelesley
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07/03/21 05:41am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: College World Series
I watched several games some via DVR recording. Very enjoyable. Hated to see what happened to NC team, but in the end the best team left won.
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georgelesley
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07/03/21 05:33am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: End of Direct TV SD should I switch to Dish?
We have had dish over 20 years and have it at home and in the rv. If you switch I think you will love the hopper 3 receiver with 16 tuners. No recording conflicts ever. We take ours with us in the rv and have all the recorded stuff to watch if we choose not to put the sat up or cannot get a signal. If you get dish deal with the tech support section not the normal customer service. They actually know what they are talking about.
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georgelesley
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06/15/21 05:37am |
Technology Corner
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RE: F53 Rear Sway Bar Bushings: Wrong Size
Be sure to use blue locktite on the bracket mounting bolts, the bolts often come loose otherwise. This is a very well known problem and torque the bolts to 66lbs when installing. There is a long thread on IRV2 Ford forum about this exact subject.
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georgelesley
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06/13/21 05:14am |
Class A Motorhomes
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