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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-09-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,766
Posted By Dick D
We've been using the 12V LED lights in our track...

We've been using the 12V LED lights in our track lighting for over a year without any problem. It cuts down a lot on the heat produced by the halogen lights and gives the same light output. We really...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 11-06-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,550
Posted By Dick D
It could be insects in the supply tube or the...

It could be insects in the supply tube or the valve is in fact bad. Take the supply tube loose at the valve and see if you can blow through it.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-29-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,748
Posted By Dick D
Terry, I fill my fresh water tank and drain &...

Terry,
I fill my fresh water tank and drain & store the hose. Normally we will have 3 or 4 cold days and then it will go above freezing, so I drain & refill. I do use a trouble light with a 75 watt...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-13-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,418
Posted By Dick D
Everyone needs to inspect the TriGlides closely....

Everyone needs to inspect the TriGlides closely. As I've said on here before, they will break. They must be inspected closely, not just glanced at, but a good close inspection of the welds & pins....
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-03-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,453
Posted By Dick D
YES, On my Dodge, the parts are sold by size....

YES,
On my Dodge, the parts are sold by size. Small parts cost $500 & up, and big parts cost real money. A $160.00 part off the internet once cost me $560.00 at Dodge + 260 for labor, and it was...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-02-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,453
Posted By Dick D
After a trip to the Dealer with my part in hand....

After a trip to the Dealer with my part in hand. I found that it was a Pressure Relief Valve.
It had an air leak in the side where it was assembled (bad gasket) and was full of the goo that oil &...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-30-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,526
Posted By Dick D
BobW is right. The only way you are going to find...

BobW is right. The only way you are going to find one of these is by contacting the Factory and finding out who made them.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-29-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,453
Posted By Dick D
Medium Duty Truck Question

I have a 99 International 4700 LP, and I've found an air leak in what looks like a pressure regulator that is located directly behind the main air tank, on the line that runs to the rear air bags. ...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-29-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,327
Posted By Dick D
I used the 2 part Epoxy on a hair line crack in...

I used the 2 part Epoxy on a hair line crack in mine a couple of years ago. Its still holding. I did widen the crack just a little to let it seep in, and then let it dry overnight.
You might want...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-24-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,239
Posted By Dick D
THE OKLAHOMA RALLY

The Oklahoma Rally is October 18th to the 22nd at the Cedar Oaks Resort in Grove OK.
Everyone makes their own reservations. Tell them you are with the SOITC and the charge will be $20.25 per day....
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-05-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,090
Posted By Dick D
Glad to see you come aboard. This is one of...

Glad to see you come aboard.

This is one of the best Forum's around for both, the beginner and full timer. There is a lot of good information shared on this site.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-28-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,712
Posted By Dick D
A lot of the larger R.V. Store's carry parts for...

A lot of the larger R.V. Store's carry parts for the Wineguard antenna. You should be able to take the damaged part and find a replacement.
If worst comes to worst, you can contact Wineguard and...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-23-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,504
Posted By Dick D
Tires & Wheels.com did a fine job for me. I was...

Tires & Wheels.com did a fine job for me. I was staying about 40 miles from their shop in NE Indiana so went by and they mounted them for me on some really cool rims.
At what I thought was a very...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-06-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,310
Posted By Dick D
No, I used the new track and the old lights that...

No, I used the new track and the old lights that I had. I might have replaced the lights, but couldn't find an 12V one's. All I could find were 120V.
The track is the same. If the bulbs are MR 16...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-06-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,310
Posted By Dick D
I had to replace the track on mine. You can get...

I had to replace the track on mine. You can get the tracks at Lowe's. The tracks are not voltage specific, so the track can be used for 120 or 12V.

They can be a "pain" to get to work right. The...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-26-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,727
Posted By Dick D
Finding an MDT

Thanks Motor31 for the idea.

I had tried the MDT site and no luck, but a gentlemen from another forum suggested Excapees "RV's toads & tows, and it has quite a list of items for sale and there...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-25-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,727
Posted By Dick D
LOOKING FOR AN MDT

I'm looking for a MDT, an International with a 530 engine or an FL-60 with an 8.3 Cummins, between 1995 and 2000
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-19-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,504
Posted By Dick D
Thanks For the information. I've made...

Thanks

For the information. I've made contact with them and we will work something out They do have the right Rims & Tires in stock.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-17-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,504
Posted By Dick D
Replacing Tres & Rims with 17.5's

Please give me some idea's on where to buy, and what brand of tire''s that I want to replace my Goodyear 614's with. I want 17.5 Rims & Tires
I will need both Rims and Tires. Any suggestions on tire...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 05-02-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,771
Posted By Dick D
I replaced my 3-step with a 4-step several years...

I replaced my 3-step with a 4-step several years ago, and have had no problems with it.
We really enjoy the 4-step and would NEVER go back to a 3 step. I test it every day with my 250 lbs and it's...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-15-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,311
Posted By Dick D
My old traveling buddy called Lippert about...

My old traveling buddy called Lippert about another matter, and while he was talking to them, he asked them about what oil to use.

They recommended Dexron II or III. They said that the synthetic...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-13-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,311
Posted By Dick D
Thanks Wingnut Since mine is also an 05 I...

Thanks Wingnut

Since mine is also an 05 I think I will use Type F. The Dextron III is a Synthetic and quite a bit more expensive and I would bet that what's in there isn't synthetic.
So I'll use...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-12-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,311
Posted By Dick D
USA, Thanks for the information. I shall...

USA,

Thanks for the information. I shall make a visit to Wally World in the morning and see if they have it, if not, it's off to the auto parts house.

And Thanks for the information about the...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-12-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,311
Posted By Dick D
USA, thanks for the quick response. Does your...

USA, thanks for the quick response. Does your Manual say what type of Auto Transmission fluid to use? Type F, or Dextron, or one of the many other types. I looked on my tank and it is a little low...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-10-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,311
Posted By Dick D
Door Side Slide Problem

I think I have air in the hydraulics in the big door side slide.

It goes in just fine, but needs manual help coming out (pushing on it).

Has anyone done an "air bleed" on one of these, and if...
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