Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club Info & Discussion Forum

Most of you probably already know this, but we thought we would post this just in case someone doesn't. We, recently, traveled the Ohio Turnpike and were surprised to find 24 hours stops for RV's with electric for $15.00 at the following mileposts with Service Plaza. West Bound: Milepost 76.9 Blue H...

There are electrical hookups at the factory on the southside of the building. There are electrical cords laying out. The dump site is located at the Northend of the building. HyVee Grocery store located on Hwy 3 which is a good place for breakfast and serves a delicious pork tenderloin sandwich for ...

We will be attending the FMCA Rally Feb 25-28, 2008 at Pomona, CA.
We are planning on being in the Holding Area on Feb 23rd until move=in.
Let us know if you are planning on going and would like to join us, we are driving our new 2008 Born Free on a 2008 Ford Chassis.


CANDE

We are considering a in-motion satellite dome on our 2008 BF 24' RB. We cannot quite decide between KVH, King Dome or Winegard. Can anyone help up with the following information and experience: 1. Type of dome installed? 2. Where mounted? 3. Quality of reception in the rain? 4. Does the dome have to...

We feel that we are slowing the board down by posting more pictures, but We have 28 pictures of the 2008 BF which were taken with a 10 mega pixel camera. We will be happy to make a CD for anyone who provides a self-addressed and stamped CD mailer. Our mailing address is E. Freye, 2215 Mill Road, She...

LeAnn Nothing was said about Ford Chassis Changes. We heard that there will be a powerful new look. New E350 cutaway model choice. Increase GVWR on Cutaway - all new brake systems - improved steering system and enchanced suspension - engine appears to remain the same. E-350 DRW will go to 12,500# GV...

I attended the 60th Anniversary party for Dodgen Industries. Doug Spencer spoke and he outlined the changes that were to be made in the 2008 Born Free: 1. 3-burner stove standard in all models, 2, lower sofa base ends for cab chairs to recline, 3. new lp detector, 4. custom birch utensil and knive b...

Ed and I would like to Thank everyone for responding. The information received was helpful and is enabling us to proceeded with the sliding door.
Thank you once again.

CANDE

We are in the process of ordering a new BF 24' RB. We have been told by Phil at BF that someone has installed a sliding bathroom door and is selling kits. We have been unable to find anything in the archives. Can anyone help us out with pictures, measurements, or kit information? Thank you for your ...

We have a '97 BF, 24' RB, 7.3 Diesel with 187,500 miles and are considering purchasing a new BF. We are wonderig if anyone has had a cabover front window installed before or after the waiver went into effect, what problems have you encountered with it?

Just to let you know the Freye's will once again be at Perry. Our credentials will be in the HOLDing area and our move in date is 19 Mar 2007. If you decide to come we will be in the Holding area 18 Mar 07.

Happy Traveling

Ed and Carol Freye

We have known Meta Mary & Bud for over 10 years. They treated their coach carefully. Their '97 came off the assembly line just after ours. The RV organization that they did belong was the Family Motor Coach Association which they attended several of their conventions. The next one will be in Per...

We hve a 7.3 diesel engine in our '97 BF 24 RB so that mandated a propane generator. We choose a Kohler Generator because if has full pressure oil lubrication - the full pressure one is recommended. We have 188K miles on the unit and the generator has 660 hours. The Kohler generator still runs well ...

Ed and I will be at the B/F Rally in Quartzite. Driving a 97 BF 24 RB with Mount Rushmore on side. (Wisconsin Plates). I agree the evenings will be on a cool side, but the daytime makes up for it. We have enjoyed the fellowship and fun in the past. We plan on arriving on or b/f 20 Jan. If you have r...

We had a '94 BF RB, it had a relay at the front ford battery, that was activated by a push button near the kitchen sink. It also had a battery voltage meter near the generator start switch. If you have this setup you would not have the big round black knob. If you want to find or see if you have a b...