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Re: Who installs base plate?
My 16 YO son and I installed a Blue Ox baseplate on a 2012 Jeep Liberty, (specifically located, tracked down and purchased to be our toad). It was really easy, especially with the online videos available from etrailer! It took us about 65 minutes total. The hardest part was unbolting the OEM tow hooks, (had to find a cheater bar/pipe). The really most annoying part of the whole process was replacing plastic rivets in the fender well. Found a cheap plastic rivet tool on Amazon.1.8KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Tire Monitor System with Factory car sensor?
CT_WANDERER wrote: Hi Gary, There is no TPMS for the Motorhome that can read the OEM car sensors. They run on different frequencies. Most people use a TPMS and add sensors to the toad vehicle. You will need to use a repeater or signal booster to ensure good reception Thanks, Mike Benson TST 770-889-9102 Has anyone hacked an aftermarket TPMS to read the OEM sensors. If it's simply an issue of frequency.... Someone can hack it.564Views0likes0CommentsRe: Windy Driving
kalynzoo wrote: ...Living in Southern Calif it is not unusual to have winds in the 25mph range and gusts in the OMG range..... +1 I really appreciate the accurate description, "OMG range" when driving through the Palm Springs area!;) The 11 o'clock news occasionally shows RVs and freight trucks on their side in this area.:E530Views0likes0CommentsRe: Thor Challenger
I was considering a Challenger 37LX, but ended up purchasing a 2014 Hurricane 34E instead, (a deal I just couldn't pass up). I like the features of the Challenger that qualify it as 2 steps up from the "entry level" Hurricane/Windsport, (after the Miramar line). The basement access door styling, the 22.5 wheels, residential refrigerator, and the larger capacity tanks. I have had a great time enjoying my Thor product this past year.538Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a used RV in USA as a Canadian
kayakcrazy wrote: The other thing you have to consider is finding a dealer to service your unit if it is something you can't fix. Most dealers will only fix units that they sell or if they will fix your unit it will be at their convenience. A bunch of salesman talk to scare people. A service department will work on any motorhome, regardless where it was purchased. If they are "too busy", then take it to their competition, and let the "too busy" dealership's General Manager know about it.264Views0likes0CommentsRe: Difference in levelers
It's not so much a size of coach thing, as it is the brand of Motorhome. I have a new 35' coach that came with a modern fully hydraulic system. Electric Systems: - Generally have an electrical limit switch. You don't want the switch to get fouled with water/mud/gravel/sand/dirt, or it won't work. - Independent, if one goes, the rest of the system isn't compromised. - Chrome or painted - It may rust and requires maintenance. Hydraulic Systems: - Older systems have big springs to retract the pistons. You don't want gravel/sand/dirt/mud in the springs. - Newer systems have no springs. Must become familiar with manual retract process if things stop working. - If one leveler goes bad, (like a bad leak), the entire system may not work, (only some systems). - Stainless Steel - carefree.145Views0likes0CommentsRe: 32N Hurricane vs Windsport vs ACE 29.3
The Hurricane is completely different than the Windsport! One is spelled with an H and had nine letters, the other starts with a W..... As you have figured out, they are exactly the same. Built on the same assembly line. Priced identically. Look a little different. The ACE is a different beast. But you are already familiar with it!434Views0likes0CommentsRe: pluging in to 110 v when parked
RoyB wrote: The 50A to 20/15A Adapters are hard to find - may not even exist.. . Heh, the RV supply stores want you to believe this!! Camping World sells their adapter for over $80! I have seen dealership part stores sell them for up to $120!! Or, you can buy it on Amazon. Amazon's price fluctuates throughout the year. It was $15! The other reason, (besides charging the house batteries), that some motorhomes must keep their coach plugged in is so that the residential refrigerator groceries do not spoil.414Views0likes0Comments
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