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by jlef123
Thu Jun 08, 2017 5:51 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Electric Day/Night Shades
Replies: 15
Views: 17057

Re: Electric Day/Night Shades

I have had my AutoMotion shades on my 2015 coach get out of synch and jammed up so that they would not go up or down. The motor was working fine. Had to reach up and pull the bottom of the shade down so that they were free. if you can't reach the bottom of the shade easily take off the valance so th...
by jlef123
Sat May 06, 2017 2:21 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: New Tires
Replies: 6
Views: 5977

Re: New Tires

I agree with the Firestones. Liked them a lot on my old coach. Will put them on my new coach when the Michelins time out.
by jlef123
Thu May 04, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: RV Resorts/Campgrounds
Topic: Fancy Gap Cabins and Campgrounds
Replies: 0
Views: 4324

Fancy Gap Cabins and Campgrounds

This campground is right on the Blue Ridge Parkway about 3 miles south of the Fancy Gap, VA entrance. It was recently purchased by the Green's and is well maintained and quiet. The bathrooms are individual private rooms complete with toilet, shower, sink and enough room. The sites are, as you would ...
by jlef123
Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:48 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Electric Day/Night Shades
Replies: 15
Views: 17057

Re: Electric Day/Night Shades

I believe the motorized shades are no longer standard but an option. I think the standard item is a manual roll up shade. The Automotion Shades which are on my coach and the MDF shades, which I believe are the brand that Born Free is currently using are superior to the day/night pleated shades that ...
by jlef123
Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Roof Maintenance
Replies: 5
Views: 5279

Re: Roof Maintenance

The roof on my 2015 painted coach is left unpainted and is therefore white gelcoat.
by jlef123
Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Electric Day/Night Shades
Replies: 15
Views: 17057

Re: Electric Day/Night Shades

The shades on my 2015 coach are Automotion Shades which may be a different mfg. from your 2017 coach. However there may be some general similarities. I have found them to be somewhat temperamental. If they go up at a tilt I would suggest running them all the way down and then rewinding them a few ti...
by jlef123
Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: $1000 Lithium Battery at Costco
Replies: 1
Views: 2716

Re: $1000 Lithium Battery at Costco

At a recent RV show I was quoted a price of $2500 to replace my two 12 volt coach batteries with a single lithium battery. Benefits of the Li battery included longer life, able to discharge the battery and maintain constant voltage to a very low percent (don't recall exactly), weighs 20 pounds ( AGM...
by jlef123
Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: New Owner questions ... Glad to be here!
Replies: 13
Views: 14698

Re: New Owner questions ... Glad to be here!

I use the RVI brake system. I really like it for its portability between cars, its size and ease of installation. The newer models now come with a tire pressure monitoring system for the Toad.
by jlef123
Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: RV Rental?
Replies: 4
Views: 4702

Re: RV Rental?

Many years ago I came up with the idea to buy a Class C Motorhome and rent it out to pay for it. This was before Cruise America existed. My problems were that every time it came back from a rental I had to spend time and money cleaning and repairing all the damage done by the customer. In addition w...
by jlef123
Sun Jan 22, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: Jokes
Topic: Amish Elevator Upgrade
Replies: 1
Views: 4319

Re: Amish Elevator Upgrade

:lol:
by jlef123
Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Dead truck battery
Replies: 20
Views: 18105

Re: Dead truck battery

I vote for the trickle charge solution. Potentially a lot less problems and an easy fix. By the way, the battery shutoff with the green knob in the previous post has a high failure rate. I would strongly suggest that no one consider using it. I speak from experience & online research. I even use...
by jlef123
Sun Oct 09, 2016 3:38 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: New Member
Replies: 9
Views: 11063

Re: New Member

Welcome Chazman44. I live about 30 minutes from you. Send me an E-mail with your contact information and I'll be glad to answer your questions. We have a Splendor which is the new designation for a RSB and I have driven from Portland to Fort Lauderdale in the coach. I have to agree with Roger H, tha...
by jlef123
Sun Oct 02, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: RV Repair Facilities in the NE Region
Topic: Source for tires and general maintenance in the Finger Lakes
Replies: 0
Views: 12771

Source for tires and general maintenance in the Finger Lakes

Willcox Centers, 233 Elmira Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850, WILLCOXTIRECENTER.COM I unfortunately ruined the sidewall on a rear tire on my BF coach while touring the Finger Lakes Region. I called several tire places at various locations in the area from Skaneateles to Corning, NY with no luck in finding a rep...
by jlef123
Wed Aug 10, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Drag Rollers - replacement wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 9855

Re: Drag Rollers - replacement wheels

When I was at the factory this spring I had them install some new casters that I had ordered. They looked a like the cast iron with poly casters that are on the catalog page with the phenolic wheel with delrin spinner. I got them because They looked capable of holding up a lot more weight and the be...
by jlef123
Mon Aug 01, 2016 2:43 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Infared temp gauge
Replies: 3
Views: 4033

Re: Infared temp gauge

I have been using a Harbor Freight Infrared Laser Thermometer for some time. Sells for $20 and is small, about he size of a remote garage door opener, so I can keep it on the console where it is handy. I realize it is probably not as accurate as other brands but I am really looking for an unusually ...

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