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by thestoloffs
Mon Jul 05, 2021 10:59 am
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Traveling with a cat
Replies: 6
Views: 3424

Re: Traveling with a cat

A warning note: Cats are ingenious & sneaky. :wink: Because we had a wheelchair lift in our Mobility unit, we had to leave the rear doors open while the lift was operating. Well, smarty-pants us & the Humboldt team designed the side bathroom door to be a few inches wider, so that we could lo...
by thestoloffs
Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Traveling with a cat
Replies: 6
Views: 3424

Re: Traveling with a cat

It depends on the cat and its normal behavior at home. Foreign scents and noises might attract more daring cats to investigate, while more timid felines might stay close to your vehicle or campsite. One time, when I failed to completely close the electric rear doors (for DW's wheelchair lift), one o...
by thestoloffs
Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: File of Life
Replies: 2
Views: 2364

Re: File of Life

Sorry, Dallas, I didn't have any problem.
Did you download it before opening or did you open it directly in your browser?
by thestoloffs
Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Speculation, but
Replies: 13
Views: 14111

Re: Speculation, but

Regarding the Reign & Sprinters, BF was facing the imminent disappearance of the Econoline chassis (E-350, E-450, etc.). So, they had to begin R&D on a new chassis design. The options then were: Ford Transit (not yet available in US) Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (first available thru Daimler-Benz)...
by thestoloffs
Fri May 26, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Help troubleshooting Coach electrical problem
Replies: 5
Views: 5467

Re: Help troubleshooting Coach electrical problem

Sounds like a short in that circuit. Visually inspect the lights and wiring, then go for continuity testing.
by thestoloffs
Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:36 am
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Why so different than nada prices and why no activity in for
Replies: 22
Views: 24756

Re: Why so different than nada prices and why no activity in

NADA basis its prices on standard depreciation of all class C's . Born Free is not an ordinary class C . So it is an artificially inflated market based strictly on demand that exceeds limited supply? Just asking because it would seem to be a rather risky proposition in trying to determine a "f...
by thestoloffs
Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: DISH KingDome replacement needed
Replies: 2
Views: 4245

Re: DISH KingDome replacement needed

Update from Kim:

Although the factory has switched from Winegard to King Controls for the OTA antenna (Sensar to Jack), they've made the reverse trip -- King to Winegard -- to use their RoadTrip line of dome antennas.

Any comments from the peanut gallery?
by thestoloffs
Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: DISH KingDome replacement needed
Replies: 2
Views: 4245

DISH KingDome replacement needed

Since DISH has changed their modulation system from QPSK to 8PSK (don't ask for a technical explanation -- I can, but it'll take an entire semester), my KingDome antenna on the roof is no longer usable for receiving it. King Controls has suggested that I move to DirectTV or buy an external dome -- T...
by thestoloffs
Tue Mar 29, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Advice for busted Jack antenna
Replies: 4
Views: 6687

Re: Advice for busted Jack antenna

Marie, I'd love to offer another solution, but it does appear as if a new antenna is in order. On another point you raised -- your inability to reach the first step on your RV ladder, we vertically challenged folks often use a Starter Ladder to begin your upward ascent. :roll: Good luck, our friend....
by thestoloffs
Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Ford Transit Motorhome
Replies: 11
Views: 12689

Re: Ford Transit Motorhome

Prototype BF on Ford Transit chassis? :shock: ha ha ha! Bill I do believe that is what "Bert" is using in the current season of Doc Martin, with some yellow paint. For fan's of the series, I read that there will be another season next year. That's because, if I remember correctly, Transit...
by thestoloffs
Mon Jan 11, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Dennis Day Retirement Letter
Replies: 3
Views: 6860

Re: Dennis Day Retirement Letter

As a Mobility RV owner, our unit was custom designed and built by the Commercial division team, led by Denny & John Eastman. Denny was extremely knowledgeable, courteous, thoughtful, and caring. Because he himself has people in his family with mobility issues, he insisted on perfection in our pr...
by thestoloffs
Sun Oct 04, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Has anybody considered installing a Macerator permanently?
Replies: 4
Views: 6299

Re: Has anybody considered installing a Macerator permanentl

I am talking about a permanent installation on a 350/450. I am getting tired of messing the sewer hose, hooking and unhooking. Has anybody installed one? What are the plus or minus? When we were designing our 26' Mobility, we knew that Marilynn couldn't manage the 3" hose connections herself, ...
by thestoloffs
Fri Sep 11, 2015 2:02 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Rand McNally Navigation
Replies: 2
Views: 2989

Re: Rand McNally Navigation

It also could mean that you have a "Transmission moved out of Park" linkage. Some states require any video screen that could be viewed by the driver as requiring such an interface.
by thestoloffs
Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:39 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Who all carry a CB Radio in your Born Free?
Replies: 10
Views: 11299

Re: Who all carry a CB Radio in your Born Free?

If you're on a caravan trip, it's essential, especially in Alaska where cellphone coverage is spotty. During normal travels, listening to Channel 19 with the volume turned down may occasionally give you an alert to traffic tie-ups -- if you can stand to have one ear cocked and ignore the bulk of the...
by thestoloffs
Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:30 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Do you have a pet name for your Born Free?
Replies: 27
Views: 25291

Re: Do you have a pet name for your Born Free?

Although we usually refer to the coach as "Elsa", we also have a mascot -- a 10" high stuffed lion, who sits in one of the doghouse cup holders or on the dashboard. He's named "Clarence" for 2 reasons: 1) because he appears to be a bit cross-eyed, and 2) because he serves to...

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