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What did you do to your Class C MH today???

Rich_Panganiban
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Explorer
This is always a fun thread to watch in other forums, so I thought I'd start one here.
2007 Jayco Greyhawk - Kodiak 32SS
'00 Subaru Outback Wagon
4,455 REPLIES 4,455

woodworker414
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Explorer
Had the oil and filter changed on engine and gen.
Then headed out to Lazy Day cg in Danville,MO, about 100 miles to attend our first camp out with the local chapter of the Good Sam, the BugDuckers. What a fabulous weekend. Even though it rained, rained and rained. We had so much fun. Really forward to the June camp out.
Life is a trip, ENJOY the ride.
Safe Travels.
Brenda and Bill
2020 Lance 1172, our traveling rig
2013 Heartland Landmark Mesa, 40', fifth wheel, we keep at our snowbird home in central FL, Bushnell, FL.
2014 Chevy Silverado LTZ 3500HD, CC, 4x4, LB, duals, DuraMax

pconroy328
Explorer
Explorer
EMD360 wrote:
Snow last night! Had to turn on a heater to avoid freezing pipes. Tonight too. It is hard to get used to May snows.


Tonight's supposed to hit 25*. I've got the heater on in the RV while it's parked outside.

Darn.
I'm ready for the 70 degree temps we're supposed to be having!

DrewE
Explorer II
Explorer II
'Twas yesterday, but close enough...

Disconnected and dropped the generator, to remove its starter motor, and verified that it was indeed toasted as I expected. It died when I attempted to exercise it over the winter and it didn't want to turn over/start. The starter had always been rather weak since I got the RV, not always able to spin the engine over the compression stroke on the first try. I discovered a couple of problems: one of the four brushes disconnected from its lead (which I think was the preexisting problem), and one or two open coils in the rotor (which is what finally did it in).

Free tip: If you need to drop your generator for service, consider running that side/end of your RV up on ramps before starting work for additional clearance. I couldn't quite get enough room to slide it out the side once down save by disconnecting the exhaust pipe. I elected to just work with it underneath the RVโ€”not super convenient, but easier than hoisting it back up and going at things again.

EMD360
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Explorer
Snow last night! Had to turn on a heater to avoid freezing pipes. Tonight too. It is hard to get used to May snows.
2018 Minnie Winnie 25b New to us 3/2021
Former Rental Owners Club #137
2003 Itasca Spirit 22e 2009-2021

5Mainecampers
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Explorer
Opened up, drove around the block and up to cruising speed-- all systems check; dewinterized and ran all appliances- generator, fridge, hot water, A/C-- all systems check; brought up to garage for state inspection and lube/oil/filter... First trip next weekend!

ericsmith32
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Explorer
Got some Alpha self-leveling caulk and a new range vent so have some work to do! Found a RV place only a few miles from us that we never knew existed. Seems cheaper than the other place and pretty close to online. It's located on SouthWest blvd if there's any KC folks interested.
2005 Jayco Escapade 28ZSLP (3500 Chevy chassis)

Mich_F
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Put a patch on the 3/8" tear in the TPO roof on my 31K. Cleaned the old caulking off the corner metal hold down pieces on my skylight, getting it prepped for recaulking.

2014 Itasca Spirit 31K Class C
2016 Mazda CX5 on Acme tow dolly- 4 trips ~ 5,800 mi
Now 2017 RWD F150 with a drive shaft disconnect

goreds2
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Explorer
tenbear wrote:
goreds2 wrote:
My girlfriend got her newly purchased RV over the weekend.
2002 Carri-Go 2501

Also, having the air conditioner and microwave on at the same time blew a breaker in her garage that the RV was plugged in. Is it just a good idea not to have them both on at the same time? (turn AC off while microwave is on?)

Had a blast even though it was in the driveway!


The microwave and the AC both draw a lot of current. Your RV is probably 30 Amp hookup. Your garage may be 20 Amps. That would explain why the garage breaker opened. If the AC and microwave on at the same time trips the 30 Amp breaker at a CG, then don't run them both at the same time. If you are running them both, turn on the AC first, it has a high start-up current. If the cooling kicks on when they are both running it may still trip the breaker.
Thanks for the information.
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I have a 1989 Dodge XPLORER RV Class B - Purchased 10/15/10 IN CASH
Fiance' purchased a Class C 2002 Dynamax Carri-go on 5/1/15 IN CASH
We've got the best of both worlds

tenbear
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Explorer
goreds2 wrote:
My girlfriend got her newly purchased RV over the weekend.
2002 Carri-Go 2501

Also, having the air conditioner and microwave on at the same time blew a breaker in her garage that the RV was plugged in. Is it just a good idea not to have them both on at the same time? (turn AC off while microwave is on?)

Had a blast even though it was in the driveway!


The microwave and the AC both draw a lot of current. Your RV is probably 30 Amp hookup. Your garage may be 20 Amps. That would explain why the garage breaker opened. If the AC and microwave on at the same time trips the 30 Amp breaker at a CG, then don't run them both at the same time. If you are running them both, turn on the AC first, it has a high start-up current. If the cooling kicks on when they are both running it may still trip the breaker.
Class C, 2004/5 Four Winds Dutchman Express 28A, Chevy chassis
2010 Subaru Impreza Sedan
Camped in 45 states, 7 Provinces and 1 Territory

goreds2
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Explorer
My girlfriend got her newly purchased RV over the weekend.
2002 Carri-Go 2501

We driveway camped in it. Found out we cannot run the NuWave Oven and T-Fal Air Fryer at the same time. Air fryer heated up the cab too much so the NuWave wins!

Also, having the air conditioner and microwave on at the same time blew a breaker in her garage that the RV was plugged in. Is it just a good idea not to have them both on at the same time? (turn AC off while microwave is on?)

Had a blast even though it was in the driveway!

When we first arrived......

See Picture In My Profile
I have a 1989 Dodge XPLORER RV Class B - Purchased 10/15/10 IN CASH
Fiance' purchased a Class C 2002 Dynamax Carri-go on 5/1/15 IN CASH
We've got the best of both worlds

mahaney
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Explorer
Mostly finished rebuilding coach door....a little wind got behind factory door and ripped sizeable amount off...."frame" was rotting out on bottom, so I figured why not just rebuild whole thing, since I refuse to pay $1000 when I have around $60 invested to do a better job.

J

OldRadios
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Explorer
First trip is next week. Oil change and lube, Un-winterize the water system, bath, and reload for the season.
2006 Fleetwood 26Q
2010 Harley Softail Toad
2015 Ford Focus Toad
Upstate (the other) New York

tenbear
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Started getting it ready for the summer. Discovered a connector on the cord to the toad was damaged so replaced the connector. Started collecting the stuff to put back in for camping.
Class C, 2004/5 Four Winds Dutchman Express 28A, Chevy chassis
2010 Subaru Impreza Sedan
Camped in 45 states, 7 Provinces and 1 Territory

ericsmith32
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Explorer
What happens when you don't properly prepare a surface. Although in my defense nothing seems to stick to the roof! I'm starting to wonder if it was coated with something at one time.



In the process of this manage to cut a hole in the roof, several wire brush holes etc. After I got off as much as I could took some mineral spirits to it. Put the rest of eternabond I had back on it. Seem to stick good this time couldn't peal it up anyways.

At this point the roof is ruined. No big damage on the inside yet. It's becoming the bane of my existence.. maybe the parking pawl will fail someday on a really steep hill.
2005 Jayco Escapade 28ZSLP (3500 Chevy chassis)

Toot_Mc
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Explorer
Installing air pump system for towd brakes. found large open space in front of battery box and built a bracket to hold pump and air storage tank. looking good.

next challenge is to install air portioner valve on coach that supplies air for air force one brake system on crv TOWD.

routing air tubbing around slides and missing all hot surfaces grate fun for this old 79 year old body. but hope to be finished in a couple of days. crawling around under Motorhomes meant for younger bodies.......!!!!!!!

electrical wiring pretty straight forward. If I can figure out where to tie into ignition system.
Coach House 261 XL Platinum
2009 Lincoln MKX AWD
2005 Honda CRV AWD
Airforce1 towd Brake system
2011 VESPA GTV 300
US Navy 1954->62, EM-1, USS Boxer CVA-21, USS Essex CVA-9