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Sandy Swede

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  1. Hal, Sorry to hear that you need to give it up. Due to health reasons, we will be selling ours next year and maybe sooner than I think. As to selling yours, you may get some responses on this site, but as much as I love this site , there is less 'traffic' these days and you would be better served by devoting your time to formulating a well-crafted ad on the two major internet sites, RVT.com and rvtrader.com. Then there is the other site that begins with an 'i'. If you don't feel you have the experience or inclination to put together a great ad, some on here would be glad to help. I would like to be the first to offer my assistance. Many people think that a few low res photos and a brief description or list of items is sufficient. Nothing could be further from the truth unless you happen to be one of the lucky few who have a unique and highly sought after coach which has no 'issues'. But a well-crafted ad is just the beginning. You have to decide what items absolutely have to be replaced or fixed in order not to kill the sale before you even begin. You also now need to decide how you are going to sell it. Hand over the title after someone writes you a check or only after you have confirmation from your bank that you have received cleared funds such as a wire transfer? How do you spot the scammers? Which brings up the decision to advertise on Craigslist. It is full of scammers (aka thieves), but many have sold their RV's there, including one of ours. I have sold 4 RVs myself and each one was different. Send me a private message if you wish to explore this further on a one-to-one basis. Otherwise, I will try to monitor this thread and offer what I can based on your specific questions.
  2. Wayne, When you say "left unattended" do you mean unattended and secured? I would not leave my rig in any campground without someone specifically tasked to check on it at least twice per week. I think that you will find most campgrounds have in their fine print that they are not responsible for unattended RV's. Gross negligence, yes, but the burden of proof is on you. If I wanted to leave our coach unattended for more than one week, I would park it in a secured storage facility behind a high fence (cameras, keypad access, etc.). Then there is the issue of critters getting into an unattended RV. Bug are one thing, but as you know, rodents can cause thou$ands of dollars of damage to interiors and wiring. Say your dicor on a skylight fails and you have water infiltration. A day or two probably no big deal. But weeks? Can turn into a junk pile real fast. It is not my intention to be a Cassandra, but point out vulnerabilities. Best of luck in finding a secure place for you baby. If Kansas City is your goal, there is probably a KC chapter of FMCA there that can steer you to some possibilities.
  3. A straight shot south on I-35 from Mpls, MN for 6 1/2 hrs is Kansas City. Average high temp in Mpls during Jan is 22 deg. Average low is 6 deg. By traveling to KC in Jan, avg high is 39 deg with an avg low of 21. Not exactly the Riviera. Long way to go for a measly +15 deg. This is why approx 1/2 of retired Minnesotans head for the 'Valley' (Texas) in the winter. Well, maybe I am exaggerating a bit. 😄 Minnesota native & left for more moderate climes in the late 80's. A beautiful place for 6 months of the year, but you couldn't pay me enough to live there year 'round. Ufta, I feel your pain. Ya, sure, you betcha.
  4. Hi Bill, I hear you. I am now 71 and I don't think I am 'managing the aging process well.' Then there is the problem of finding techs who know how to fix the things that inevitably go south with something as complex as a DP. Our first RV was a Winnebago View. There are days when I wish we still owned it. There are different floor plans (we had the 'J' model. Mercedes diesel 15 -17 mpg. We did not tow a car and rarely did we find that an inconvenience. However, the previous owner towed a Mini Cooper. I highly recommend this RV. Best of luck to you folks in your search and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have additional questions about the View.
  5. Have you looked into the ARP thermal limit switch? Prior to having the Amish cooling unit (helium) installed, I had the ARP installed for safety. Hindsight, as they say, is 20 20 and I sometimes think that I should have bitten the bullet way back then and just gone the residential route as we seldom dry camp. Continually resetting the fridge control with a magnet is a short term fix, but you are still exposing yourself and loved ones with the fire hazard. The recall fix by Norcold/Dometic was set to trip at too high a temp IMO. Safe travels.
  6. Absolutely worth it. I had it installed on our previous Newmar DS. Improved handling in cross winds cutting down substantially on driver fatigue. Also offers protection against side-pull in a steer tire blowout. If you are mechanically inclined, you should be able to install it yourself. Should be less than $600 including the mounting adapter kit. If you at all doubt your mechanical ability to install this, I highly recommend a truck shop specializing in alignment & balancing for two reasons: 1. expertise in the work required, and 2. you will want to have the coach aligned & road tested after installation as there could be needed adjustments. The installation ran me about $350 IIRC. When making your decision about whether or not to have a truck shop install it, don't forget about safety when crawling underneath you coach and be sure to 'crib' the frame with wood blocks, not trusting the leveling jacks and especially air leveling if you have that. Even if you have someone install the Safe T Plus, you will be hard pressed to 'buy' that kind of peace of mind for less than a grand. The Beaver Monterey that we now have came with a Blue Ox steering stabilizer "Tru Center." More expensive, but the same principle.
  7. A product called Fresh Cab and Peppermint oil on cotton balls strategically placed.
  8. Larry, I assume you already checked under the seat to make sure the wire plug-in connector was still together. As to the fuse, have you had a look at the front run electrical distribution box? Sometimes these are labeled, sometimes not. If not, you will need to get your hands on a wiring diagram. Northwest RV Supply in Oregon had one for my (Monaco) Beaver which is quite extensive, but pricey. Someone here or on the 'other' forum will probably have a diagram of the front run box for your coach.
  9. Looks like a great coach, Ron. If the interior looks as good as the exterior, the price should have anyone looking for a quality older MH to be salivating. Where else have you advertised it? Best of luck for a quick sale.
  10. Except for the Raton Pass between CO and NM, there are no major climbs going the I25 & I40 routes. However that route is about 250 miles longer than taking I70 & I15. Going that route, at MP 253 1/2 you start the fun on I70 with Mt. Vernon Canyon aka Genessee Hill at 7,700 ft but that is for eastbound. Westbound, you should look for Floyd Hill at about MP 246 1/2 westbound. Be prepared for the curving bridge at the bottom of the hill as it is narrow. Now the big climb to the Eisenhower Tunnel (Straight Creek Pass ) at 11,000 ft approximately 60 mi west of Denver MP 215 just west of Georgetown, then Vail Pass at at 10,000 ft. Let me quote from the Mountain West Directory, "The descent on the westbound side of Vail Pass is about 10 miles in length and begins at MP 189." 7% grade for the next 8 miles. The warning signs for westbound traffic read, "Speed limit 45 mph for vehicles over 30,000 lbs," and "Steep grade next 8 miles - Trucks stay in lower gear." There are three escape ramps for trucks on this westbound stretch, so you know that this is a 'special' route. Pretty much clear sailing from there on to points west until the stretch in Utah between Salina to Green River. There are several sections of 6% grades. Now prepare at MP 7 near the junction of I70 & I15 for 4 to 5 miles of 5 - 6% grade as you descend the summit. I don't recall anything challenging once you are on I15, but I have only driven that once. Others should chime in on that stretch. I highly recommend you getting the Mountain West Directory for Truckers, RV, and Motorhome Drivers. Covers 11 western states. https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Directory-Truckers-Motorhome-Drivers/dp/0977629015/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10YF5JTST3DDJ&keywords=mountain+directory+west+for+truckers+rv+and+motorhome+drivers&qid=1584357494&sprefix=mountain+west+directory%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1 Safe travels and don't wind up in a 'containment zone.' 😄
  11. I have the HWH air leveling and I follow what my coach's manual instructs. The HWH Text Book (didn't know there was one) I assume is generic. I press the AIR button once to turn it on, then press it again to begin the process. I rarely have to manually level it. All according to the manual. I agree that you shouldn't dump all of your air prior to leveling. The system will make adjustment over the following days as you go in and out and about the coach. My coach will eventually settle down low, but still be level, after several days.
  12. That fear of a steer tire blowout motivated me to install a Saft-T-Plus on the Dutch Star. The Beaver came with a TruCenter steering stabilizer. Tyron bands appear to be the ultimate protection. Nothing like peace of mind. Enjoy your adventure.
  13. As others have stated, I have seen many MH's towing cargo trailers, including 'stackers'. Never seen one pulling a TT. Can anyone post a photo of same? Love to see it.
  14. Although I can't directly help you, I suggest you post your question in the Monaco owners group on iRV2 forum. There are people on this forum with extensive MH electrical trouble shooting experience. Of course you will have to join. Sorry to have wasted your time if you already are aware of the forum and have perhaps tried it without success.
  15. I also would like to thank Chuck B for posting this. I have Mike's book RV Electrical Safety and refer to it often. Mike's comments about campgrounds are exactly why I have the Progressive Industries portable surge protector. I would never plug into a power source, campground or otherwise, without connecting through my EMS-PT50X.
  16. I would be interested to know why they are selling their "kingdom." RV boom over or just culling their collection? In any event, they rode the wave and made a fortune. Good for them. BTW, this is my first post to the forum. I was hoping it would be on a topic of greater import, but I couldn't help myself. I pledge to do better. 😁
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