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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-21-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,976
Posted By Jack in Alaska
wingnut.....even us old guys learn some things. ...

wingnut.....even us old guys learn some things.

I miss my old MS

Jack in Alaska
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-21-2019, 07:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,653
Posted By Jack in Alaska
it is brake (not break) pads..........

it is brake (not break) pads..........
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-21-2019, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,653
Posted By Jack in Alaska
it is too (not to) cold up here..........

it is too (not to) cold up here..........
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-28-2018, 11:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,752
Posted By Jack in Alaska
I have been out of the MS business for 4 yrs but...

I have been out of the MS business for 4 yrs but I still enjoy the posts from some of the regulars.
I had MS #1051 (no hydraulics) for 9 yrs. and loved it.
Enjoy your rigs and if ever up here in...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-28-2018, 02:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,372
Posted By Jack in Alaska
send us all another e-mail telling about your...

send us all another e-mail telling about your diesel pusher experience in about 5 yrs.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 08-21-2018, 01:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,360
Posted By Jack in Alaska
Stripit

I seemed to have lost track of you and also the MS thread. We traded our MS in 4 yrs ago for a Jayco Destination 40' RV. It is set up in Palm Creek, lot #288.
If you are ever by this way stop in...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-20-2014, 02:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,881
Posted By Jack in Alaska
Nice picture Mike. My Mobile Suites had the...

Nice picture Mike.
My Mobile Suites had the same exact problem also. I fished all of the disks out several times.
My personal opinion of that entire set up was it was a bunch of junk poorly...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-31-2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,324
Posted By Jack in Alaska
I saw a late model 36' MS for sale in Wasilla,...

I saw a late model 36' MS for sale in Wasilla, Alaska yesterday. Make a trip out of it............ha
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 05-25-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,271
Posted By Jack in Alaska
Winegard hand crank-up sat. dish.........I am on...

Winegard hand crank-up sat. dish.........I am on my 3rd one of these and they have all "rattled" in the wind making a terrible racket on the roof.
I have thought about attaching a bungee cord to the...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-27-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,402
Posted By Jack in Alaska
I replaced the original in my 2004 MS with a...

I replaced the original in my 2004 MS with a Thetford Bravaura.
It was in it when it was traded last month after 4 yrs of use w/o any problems. It stood up well to my 300 lb. body. I would buy...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-20-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,629
Posted By Jack in Alaska
Gemstone, We had approx. 50k miles on our...

Gemstone,

We had approx. 50k miles on our MS. A trip to Cancun, Mex. and back to Alaska was our longest.
I kept GY614 tires on it never over 5 yrs. old. Never had a blowout.
Had the brakes...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-26-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,629
Posted By Jack in Alaska
Pulled the trigger today. MS is available in Mt....

Pulled the trigger today. MS is available in Mt. Vernon, Wash.
Spending our 1st night in it tonight. Heading to Arizona in the morning.
I teared up today walking out of the MS for the last time. ...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-23-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,629
Posted By Jack in Alaska
Stacey, I have two MS hats. Will be in...

Stacey,

I have two MS hats.

Will be in Palm Creek middle of next week.

Jack
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-21-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,629
Posted By Jack in Alaska
MS is being traded

I am very hesitant to do this but we are trading in our 2004 MS RE3 on a Jayco 40' Bungalow. The wife wanted more room and we do not travel with our RV very much. The Jayco will be parked on our...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-06-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,081
Posted By Jack in Alaska
It looks like that is a common problem including...

It looks like that is a common problem including my rig.
A little "help" from your fist will get it tight.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-23-2013, 01:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,396
Posted By Jack in Alaska
My end caps got pretty dull but a PolyGlo...

My end caps got pretty dull but a PolyGlo treatment made them look like new again. Decals are fine.
The painted portion of my side walls look almost new yet but the unpainted white part is getting...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-29-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,419
Posted By Jack in Alaska
Wingnut

I would NOT use plexiglass in that situation. It is too brittle and not strong enough.
Use 1/8" LEXAN which is expensive but tough and almost unbreakable.
Good luck. Isn't it frustrating to find...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-29-2013, 02:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,419
Posted By Jack in Alaska
BR slide problem

Joe,

You could use a bottle jack on top of a 6x6 on end, cut to proper length. Also a fairly husky, wide board on top of the jack to distribute the load.
Be real careful with the white material...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-14-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,999
Posted By Jack in Alaska
Mike, Sorry to hear of your slide problems but...

Mike,
Sorry to hear of your slide problems but good that it got repaired easily.

I had a similar problem last year on the way home. My bedroom slide started to cant, bounce and grind in and out....
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-07-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,484
Posted By Jack in Alaska
track lite bulb replacement

So here is the latest............... I went to Lowes here in Az. They had a bayonet type plug in a LED bulb(twin pins) . I bought one to give it a try. It is a direct replacement for the hot...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-07-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,484
Posted By Jack in Alaska
Does the new style bulb fit in the track and then...

Does the new style bulb fit in the track and then turn to lock it in.
You do not use the adjustable set up is that correct???
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-07-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,484
Posted By Jack in Alaska
Tracklite bulbs

Motor31,

The web price at $22.97 each at Lowes.
I will check here in Casa Grande, Az. today.

Jack
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-06-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,484
Posted By Jack in Alaska
01zeosix , Thanks for the info. Will go buy...

01zeosix ,

Thanks for the info. Will go buy some tomorrow.

Jack
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-04-2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,484
Posted By Jack in Alaska
track lite bulb replacement

So after reading all of the above it is not obvious what bulb to use to replace the track light bulbs. THey are way too bright and way too hot when using them.
What type, model no., size, vendor to...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-04-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,191
Posted By Jack in Alaska
Our MS came with four chairs for the table plus...

Our MS came with four chairs for the table plus two folding chairs in the closet. No extra charge. All chairs in good shape after 8 yrs. and I am a 300 pounder.
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