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kax wrote: 1990 Georgie Boy Cruise Air III Does this model have metal framing(roof/walls)? Thanks in advance I might be mistaken, but I had it that the change-over from wood to metal was a middle-70s thing for the industry. You might do some Internet Searches on the manufacturer & see. In general, those who survived enough "Fundamental-Changes" to change to metal framing were proud of that & advertised it well, back in the day. If other sources have fallen into the Search-engines' Black Hole, there are collectors of old MH brochures, manuals & advertisements. Hope some of this is helpful and I wish you success. Best regards.324Views0likes0CommentsRe: Breakdown Information
watk69 wrote: A bedroll of some sort flew out the back of some "spring breakers" pickup truck, unfurled itself on the roadway, our choice was to swerve and possibly roll the motorhome do to heavy traffic or run over it dead center. We chose the latter. We saw that the bedroll exited out of the rear (we thought). Within 5 miles we found out differently, a portion of it had hung around the drive shaft, taking wires, hydraulic lines with it and the transmission ground itself to bits, bringing a 32,000 lb beast to a screeching halt We called our Road Hazard outfit, they mulled it over--said call your insurance company (office closed)---we deem it an accident. Law enforcement shows up, helps us put out our flares and cones and said "bye bye", we aren't writing anything up or reporting it, you hit road debris---not an accident. So glad we knew people in the truck maintenence and towing industry and a kind couple from Alberta, or we would still be sitting there beside the roadway while the 2 insurance entities argued who was going to come get us. I am sure we have a long claim battle ahead of us, any suggestions from any of you veterans out there???. At least wife and I are safe and sound---thats what counts Rig: 2003 Revolution 38B Chassis: Freightliner Powerplant Cummins 350 Outcome: Uncertain Wow. Who'd have thought it? Suddenly a driveshaft guard doesn't sound silly at all! Neither does making sure you can stop for it soon as you see it. I wish you success in getting this mess sorted out. Best regards.489Views0likes0CommentsRe: Fixing water damage on the old Dodge (pics)
Ripsnort wrote: I have a nice big magnet that I tied to the end of a piece of string and walked it around the edge of the gravel where it means my concrete floor of our RV garage. Works like a charm, sucks up any rogue screws, staples, or nails within 6" of the magnet. :C I bought one with a little broom-handle in the middle and a wheel at either end, at Tractor Supply a few years ago. It was $24 & some-odd (+ tax). That year, getting a flat repaired at {censored}-Mart cost $6 & some-odd (+ tax). The first 10 minutes I had the thing home, even rounding-DOWN to $6-even, it paid for itself about 3x in tramp-metal. Any more, I see these wheeled "magnet-brooms" at more places (including our local Harbor Freight store. Best regards.320Views0likes0CommentsRe: Fixing water damage on the old Dodge (pics)
FWIW a lot less substantial roof than that held more than 2 feet of damp WV 'powder' snow once--and about 240# of Yours Truly with a shovel, pushing it off. It was nearly flat (by somebody's design) and mostly supported by 2x4s on 24" centers. Long as the posts hold up, I don't see any amount of snow on THIS roof doing more than slide off it. Best regards.336Views0likes0CommentsRe: Breakdown Information
Castor wrote: I could contribute to this thread weekly for my rv and daily for my brothers RV Sounds like a good plan, to me. Chances are good your contributions will be read by somebody here who has been-there, done-that, and learned a few things about it (so you won't have to learn them all the hard way). Chances are also good, your contributions will be read by someone about to make a mistake you save him or her from making. That's the ORF at its finest.500Views0likes0Comments
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