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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-16-2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,170
Posted By chevman
My friend had a $20500.00 cummins engine repair...

My friend had a $20500.00 cummins engine repair and then the radiator was toast for another $5000.00 but it was a no charge from the engine repair. Not a normal story of course but a true one. Now...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-08-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,869
Posted By chevman
Smile We bought 4 defenders for our GMC 2wd Acadia...

We bought 4 defenders for our GMC 2wd Acadia because original tires were no good in the snow and the defenders were very good. Drove our 2wd 3500 chev to wa from Az for Christmas 2 different...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-06-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,869
Posted By chevman
4 defenders were installed on our truck on the...

4 defenders were installed on our truck on the rear. new defenders before going south last season. Age was the reason. 2011 date for them.
chevman
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-16-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 37,804
Posted By chevman
I think what you have has been a good safe tire....

I think what you have has been a good safe tire. I would buy what has worked for you already.

chevman
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-14-2018, 11:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,510
Posted By chevman
My friend jack and I replaced his friends big...

My friend jack and I replaced his friends big glass that fogged. It was sent free but the owner had to do the work so we helped and it never leaked so it must have been a good installed.

labarn
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 06-07-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,410
Posted By chevman
I almost made other campers use my torque wrench...

I almost made other campers use my torque wrench and air compressor before leaving back to their homes each April. Air is usually needed more than the torque but peace of mind is awesome.
chevman
Forum: Camping Destinations and Trip Planning 02-12-2017, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,296
Posted By chevman
we towed to Kerrville Texas before coming back to...

we towed to Kerrville Texas before coming back to Az in Oct 2015. That area of I-10 was rough but had many signs of men working and concrete dividers to be in one lane. coming back still never saw...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-24-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 31,115
Posted By chevman
We have bought new G-614 every 5 years. My...

We have bought new G-614 every 5 years. My friend had a G-614 given to him that was 7 years old because he did not believe the 5 year story he installed that tire on his alpenlite. Leaving Seattle...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-15-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,607
Posted By chevman
My compliant has been what happens after a water...

My compliant has been what happens after a water pipe for an example has been dug and filled in across a road and usually a new paved road. I was in charge of building a union hall and had to dig...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-14-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,528
Posted By chevman
I am thinking our 2001 35 ft Avalon alpenlite...

I am thinking our 2001 35 ft Avalon alpenlite might be the best as we have never had any of the issues posted above and we have slept in it over 7 years and owned it almost 16 years. I feel for...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-31-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,689
Posted By chevman
I have used vegetable oil for years and it does a...

I have used vegetable oil for years and it does a great job for what we have but I can't think it would work on a cable style.

chevman
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-24-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,871
Posted By chevman
Not much to add if you want a dually. Engine and...

Not much to add if you want a dually. Engine and trannie and rear end should be the same except for options that would be a personal choice. Money fixes any wants of course.

chevman
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-19-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,266
Posted By chevman
great looking condition. this would mean to me...

great looking condition. this would mean to me it would be worth more than the averge. Also if any repairs are not needed that would be another plus.

chevman
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 05-14-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,954
Posted By chevman
I wanted to do as you said but he said no. I...

I wanted to do as you said but he said no. I have always thought why not shoot a taper wood in to the corner on homes so it would be very simple to nail the molding. The tapered wood could be...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 05-13-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,954
Posted By chevman
Well maybe not true Ron. My MH neighbor during...

Well maybe not true Ron. My MH neighbor during our winter had an 8 ft long crown molding fall off. 2" pin nail like a cactus and were straight so they hit nothing but dead space. I wanted to fix...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 03-12-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,694
Posted By chevman
You will not need two air products. Either will...

You will not need two air products. Either will work great. We have an airhitch since 2001.

chevman
Forum: New Member Intros 11-15-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,185
Posted By chevman
:DDick you might check on the age of the tires...

:DDick you might check on the age of the tires but you are not a first time rv'er and know this already.
chevman
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-24-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,247
Posted By chevman
we heat our rv with a 7" square electric heater...

we heat our rv with a 7" square electric heater but the furnace in the early morning for a faster warm up. we saved for comfort.

chevman
Forum: New Member Intros 06-18-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,046
Posted By chevman
12v98 will not like the truck being a short box...

12v98 will not like the truck being a short box will be my guess and I would agree.

Labarn
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 05-19-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,704
Posted By chevman
Good chance the dead bolt is hitting the latch...

Good chance the dead bolt is hitting the latch plate and not going into the hole. Easy to see this if that is the problem. I have seen this problem many times.

chevman
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 02-02-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,074
Posted By chevman
I installed a new check valve on the inlet last...

I installed a new check valve on the inlet last winter because I have not had one since the earlier check valve stopped the hot water flow.

Now with the new check valve it makes a noise when using...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-22-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,022
Posted By chevman
North of San Francisco would be the real problem...

North of San Francisco would be the real problem towing anything.

chevman
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-17-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,816
Posted By chevman
sidewalls are 2 1/4" on this model? Tradiation...

sidewalls are 2 1/4" on this model? Tradiation or on all MS fifthwheels?

I was thinking they were 3 1/4"
chevman
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-14-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,747
Posted By chevman
You didn't say the age of the tire but if it is...

You didn't say the age of the tire but if it is the original tire from new that might be the reason.

chevman
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-11-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,290
Posted By chevman
My friend just did this on his MH. He added an...

My friend just did this on his MH. He added an inverter and is finally happy to get rid of his norcold fridge. You should be happy with the result.
chevman
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