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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-18-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,734
Posted By frankdamp
We've used Toyo's on all our vehicles as...

We've used Toyo's on all our vehicles as replacements for the tires they came with for over 30 years. We're in "Les Schwab Country" and have an excellent store in our town.

When we got our...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-24-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,012
Posted By frankdamp
Retired from the lifestyle now, but in 2010, we...

Retired from the lifestyle now, but in 2010, we bought a 2002 32'Georgetown with 12,000 miles on it. We sold it in 2014 after adding another 6000 miles. We sold it because we couldn't afford the fuel...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-17-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,824
Posted By frankdamp
Jacks down would prevent the tires taking on a...

Jacks down would prevent the tires taking on a hard "set" which would make for an uncomfortable few miles when you take the rig out again. If you do go jacks down, make sure to spray a protective...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-17-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By frankdamp
It's a really nice trip through the San Juan...

It's a really nice trip through the San Juan Islands - very scenic - but it isn't cheap for an RV. I'd recommend checking the price on the BC ferry from Tsawassen as an alternative. The drive across...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,939
Posted By frankdamp
Brent: On Rv's older than about 2005 (we had...

Brent:

On Rv's older than about 2005 (we had an 02 Georgetown), there's usually a switch on a panel at the top of the inside steps that disables the step motor when extended after you ran them out...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-27-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,315
Posted By frankdamp
When we got our 32' Georgetown, there were no...

When we got our 32' Georgetown, there were no level indicators anywhere with view of the driver's seat. I bought two of the el-cheapo stick-on ones.With the RV on our driveway (which slopes maybe 6"...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-07-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,502
Posted By frankdamp
We didn't boondock at all, so max capacity of the...

We didn't boondock at all, so max capacity of the house batteries wasn't a big issue. When we bought the rig from the original owners, there was a rather tired, single size 27 12V battery on board....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-03-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,152
Posted By frankdamp
My experience with consignment was awful. If you...

My experience with consignment was awful. If you do decide to go with a consignment, ask for names of previous consignment clients and go talk to them about their experience.

I also offer my...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,085
Posted By frankdamp
The "awkward gymnastics" came close to getting me...

The "awkward gymnastics" came close to getting me killed! I let go of the door frame as I was getting out at our campsite and missed the stirrup step at the aft edge of the wheel well with my right...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,863
Posted By frankdamp
IMO, the Ford guys that designed the...

IMO, the Ford guys that designed the engine/transmission package knew better how to get the best performance from it than the majority of users do. I let mine do its thing (though we don't have it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-09-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,465
Posted By frankdamp
The plug that "looks like a 220" is actually...

The plug that "looks like a 220" is actually specific to RV's. I think it's called a "30-TT", meaning 30 Amps for a "travel trailer". Don't try plugging into 220, you'll burn up a lot of things.
...
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-01-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By frankdamp
Welcome from the top LH corner (Anacortes)....

Welcome from the top LH corner (Anacortes). Unfortunately, circumstances have resulted in us becoming retired RVers. It got too expensive. I still read this forum and RV.net to keep in touch with the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-27-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,796
Posted By frankdamp
As a price point, our '02 Georgetown 32' Class A...

As a price point, our '02 Georgetown 32' Class A with only 18,000 miles from new, was sold a few weeks ago on consignment for $23,700. It was on a Ford F53 chassis with the V-10, had a 5.5KVA Onan...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-20-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,506
Posted By frankdamp
It depends on the type of jacks you have to...

It depends on the type of jacks you have to determine what would happen with a burst. On my (recently sold) MH, the jacks were hydraulically powered in both directions. Many others use springs to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-28-2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By frankdamp
There's a Camping World in Burlington that...

There's a Camping World in Burlington that usually carries them. That's where I got mine. The CW store is on Old Highway 99, just north of the freeway exit for Chuckanut Drive.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-23-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,831
Posted By frankdamp
We're in a similar winter climate in the top end...

We're in a similar winter climate in the top end of mainland Washington State. overnight temps below 25F are rare and daytime highs below freezing even rarer.

In the 4 years we've owned our MH,...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-24-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By frankdamp
We've concluded that a 32' rig with slides ia...

We've concluded that a 32' rig with slides ia about the ideal size for an older couple. I've been retired since 9/98, but I retired early. We started out with an elderly 26' Class C, but it wasn't a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-06-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,517
Posted By frankdamp
I wish my Onan could be fixed that easily! It's...

I wish my Onan could be fixed that easily! It's also a 5500, probably a 2001 model (MH is '02) with a carburetor. When we bought the MH, it ran very well and the hour meter showed 48 hours from new....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-25-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,042
Posted By frankdamp
I guess I'm more fortunate than I realised with...

I guess I'm more fortunate than I realised with my jacking system (don't know the brand without looking and the coach is in its winter dock). As a former airplane hydraulic systems engineer, It...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-18-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,214
Posted By frankdamp
I'd rather have your problem than mine! I've been...

I'd rather have your problem than mine! I've been trying to figure out why my Onan 5500 WON'T run. I have a nasty suspicion that whatever makes the innards not compatible with ethanol-treated gas may...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-11-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,529
Posted By frankdamp
No, Tony, it doesn't. I have an Emerald 5500 and...

No, Tony, it doesn't. I have an Emerald 5500 and the front cover is held in place by two grommets just below the top edge. Pull on that edge and the cover comes away and can then be lifted off the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,439
Posted By frankdamp
The boiling point goes up with pressure, so the...

The boiling point goes up with pressure, so the 50/50 mix in the radiator probably won't boil (i.e. start to make vapor bubbles) until 235 degrees or so.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-01-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,425
Posted By frankdamp
The meter on our '02 Georgetown looks like the...

The meter on our '02 Georgetown looks like the old-style electro-mechanical Hobbs meters that GA airplanes have. There's no meter on my 5.5 KVA Onan Emerald Gold gnenerator.

We very rarely use the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-08-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,229
Posted By frankdamp
There should be a small control panel somewhere...

There should be a small control panel somewhere in the kitchen area that has indicator lights showing the status of the black and grey water tanks. There's usually a rocker switch on that panel for...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-29-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,016
Posted By frankdamp
Our Dometic fridge died a month ago at 11 years...

Our Dometic fridge died a month ago at 11 years old - sulfur powder around the flue indicated a dead cooling unit.

Replaced with a new Dometic, this one with an adjustable thermostat! It was a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-19-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,202
Posted By frankdamp
We have an '02 Georgetown 32-footer on the F53...

We have an '02 Georgetown 32-footer on the F53 chassis. we bought it 2 years ago, at 12,000 miles and 48 hours on the generator, for $37K. It was a local, private sale from the original owners.

I...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-12-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,726
Posted By frankdamp
The tire dealership is as important as the brand...

The tire dealership is as important as the brand of tires you buy. If there are any Les Schwab stores in your neck of the woods, I'd recommend to go there and get Toyo.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-02-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,061
Posted By frankdamp
We usually keep to the truck speed limits. Our...

We usually keep to the truck speed limits. Our rig seems comfortable in the 60 - 65 mph range and gas mileage drops significantly if we try to go faster. A big rectangular box isn't the most...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By frankdamp
As far as I can tell, house things (steps,...

As far as I can tell, house things (steps, slide-out, levellers, etc.) are on house batteries. I think it depends on the manufacturer whether you can get the chassis battery to start the generator....
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-12-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By frankdamp
A problem we've had with our digital cable, no...

A problem we've had with our digital cable, no sound on some channels, was resolved by going to the "language" selection in the menu and switching it to Spanish, then back to English.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-05-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,179
Posted By frankdamp
The only gas pusher I'd come across was one made...

The only gas pusher I'd come across was one made by an outfit called "Special Interest Vehicles". It was a 26', low profile rig on their own-design space frame chassis with three axles. If I'd been...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-04-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,478
Posted By frankdamp
It's in my signature, along with our S&B...

It's in my signature, along with our S&B location. I don't see why anyone would be shy about revealing any of this info, unless they're terminally paranoid.

The feedback from folks who have a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-16-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,371
Posted By frankdamp
My rig is a lot older than yours and doesn't have...

My rig is a lot older than yours and doesn't have the "tilt" control, but it's possible you have the same problem we had.

When we first got it (used), the camera gave a good view down the back...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-07-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,157
Posted By frankdamp
I drove transit buses for a few years. They were...

I drove transit buses for a few years. They were equipped with Recaro commercial vehicle seats which were on vertical shock mounts. They had vertical, fore/aft and rake adjustments and fairly short...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-15-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,953
Posted By frankdamp
Glad to hear everything got sorted, but sorry to...

Glad to hear everything got sorted, but sorry to hear about your collision. We were considering a DP, but couldn't find one we could afford and ended up with our V-10, F53 Georgetown.

We haven't...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-08-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,747
Posted By frankdamp
Unfortunately, the RV industry as a whole seems...

Unfortunately, the RV industry as a whole seems to be plagued by poor preparation for using structural adhesives. I'm having to re-attach long sections of slide seals on my Georgetown. they seem to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-03-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,028
Posted By frankdamp
I use Windex in our S&B. Gets the overspray off...

I use Windex in our S&B. Gets the overspray off the mirrors and the countertop - no problem. We don't have wallpaper, so I can't comment on that, but Windex is a fairly mild cleaner.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-21-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,284
Posted By frankdamp
A few years ago, I used the Radio Shack piezo...

A few years ago, I used the Radio Shack piezo chimes on a couple of cars. I found the basic chime so loud on 12V that I had to put series resistors in to the wiring so that it could be heard in the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-25-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Posted By frankdamp
This reminded me of an issue a fellow Boeing...

This reminded me of an issue a fellow Boeing employee ran into. He was on one of our organization's first trip to Russia. The stayed in one of the Intourist hotels and had rooms on a lowest of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,517
Posted By frankdamp
On my GT, turning the ignition on triggers the...

On my GT, turning the ignition on triggers the "Raise All" command to the jacks, so you can't try to drive off with them down. They only work on house DC power.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-03-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,902
Posted By frankdamp
I'd be tempted to make it a 5A fuse. The...

I'd be tempted to make it a 5A fuse. The emergency flashers shouldn't pull more than 60 Watts and 20 Amps can start a pretty good fire before the fuse blows.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-19-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,971
Posted By frankdamp
It's easy to overlaod an RV electrical system if...

It's easy to overlaod an RV electrical system if you use space heatere(s) frequently. They are typically 1500 watts (1.5 KW) when the elements are on. At 115V, that's 13 Amps. Pulling that off your...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-08-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,429
Posted By frankdamp
All the 12VDC in the living area of the coach...

All the 12VDC in the living area of the coach should run of the house batteries. The stuff in the dashboard will run off the chassis batteries unless deliberately switched over. In mr MH, there's a...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-05-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,576
Posted By frankdamp
We got Toyos (19.5") because we've been loyal Les...

We got Toyos (19.5") because we've been loyal Les Schwab customers since the late 1960's. When we bought our rig in 2009, it was still on the OEM Goodyears, which had date codes matching the chassis...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,652
Posted By frankdamp
Black streaks don't show up nearly as clearly on...

Black streaks don't show up nearly as clearly on dark colors. One plus in my book. Our rig has a white base with minor swirly decals in "gold" and "silver"
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-04-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,256
Posted By frankdamp
I thought once the slides stop moving, the pump...

I thought once the slides stop moving, the pump shuts down. The noise goes away on my rig when I let go the spring-loaded rocker switch.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-04-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,256
Posted By frankdamp
If the hose isn't pressurised, the bubble is...

If the hose isn't pressurised, the bubble is unlikely to burst. As long as you replace it before using the hydraulic system again you should be fine.

When I was in the hydraulics group at Boeing,...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-09-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,534
Posted By frankdamp
If you live in Oregon, Les Schwab should be a...

If you live in Oregon, Les Schwab should be a no-brainer. We've lived in Washington for many years and have been Schwab customers for at least 30.

Some years back, we had a Honda Accord on a...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-30-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,121
Posted By frankdamp
Watch the rear axle weight on any C over about 28...

Watch the rear axle weight on any C over about 28 feet, unless it's on the longest wheelbase chassis. When we were shopping last spring we saw several 31-footers with very long rear overhang. I've...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,940
Posted By frankdamp
I have heard that Mercedes/Freightliner/Dodge...

I have heard that Mercedes/Freightliner/Dodge Sprinter chassis are specifically prohibited by the manufacturers from having levellers fitted. We briefly considered a View, but decided it was too...
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