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by jlef123
Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Compartment Door Water Leak Fixed
Replies: 36
Views: 37686

Compartment door leak

Inspired by this post I tackled the leak on the Rear compartment door on my RB model. This particular compartment has a plastic liner so the water never invaded the wood around the door but pooled on the bottom. I took off locks, which had a lot of corrosion on them, wire brushed them and coated the...
by jlef123
Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: New Born Free Model
Replies: 23
Views: 27701

The issue with building this model on a Frieghtlliner chassis is the cost. The Frieghtliner chassis is very expensive both to purchase and to maintain. The cab floor is lower than the coach floor. There is a platform between the driver and passenger seats. It is about 1/4 of the way up the seat. You...
by jlef123
Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Vacuum cleaner recommendation?
Replies: 7
Views: 8326

We used to use a stick vacuum cleaner with attachments but it took up too much room in our closet. We found an Oreck XL canister vacuum which is a hand held cleaner that you plug into a 110 outlet. It is small lightweight and has a strong vacuum. They were most often packaged as an extra with one of...
by jlef123
Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Tire extenders
Replies: 6
Views: 6401

When I put new tires on my car I always replace the valves. When installing new tires on the Born Free is it necessary to replace the steel extenders with new ones or the grommet that seals the extender to the wheel.
by jlef123
Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: cab over sleeper conversion
Replies: 12
Views: 14524

Another source for a mattress would be the Zeno Mattress Mfg. Co. Inc. in Fort Lauderdale (www.zenomattress.com). However I would first suggest that you contact Kim at the Born Free factory to see what he suggests. Perhaps they can make you up the mattress which has a plywood base and ship it to you...
by jlef123
Tue Sep 27, 2011 1:48 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: 1st Timers Need Rental Information, Please
Replies: 5
Views: 6229

In addition to the Craigslist idea I would suggest trying to find a local independent rental agency rather than going to a national chain such as CruiseAmerica. We rented from a local agency in Portland, OR several years ago and were very pleased with the unit and and its cleanliness. Here in Ft. La...
by jlef123
Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: RV Repair Facilites in the SE Region
Topic: Coach Detailing near Clermont, FL
Replies: 2
Views: 15143

Coach Detailing near Clermont, FL

While returning home from an extended trip out west I stopped in Clermont, FL (site of the Born Free lot) and had Raul Moreno detail my coach. He was able to accomplish in 1 day what I had unsuccesfully tried to do over a period of weeks. My 2002 coach's exterior came out looking fantastic. He also ...
by jlef123
Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:38 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: April Fools Day Rolling Rally
Replies: 0
Views: 1984

April Fools Day Rolling Rally

Pictures and description of this rally are now posted on the Past Rally and Caravans section of the forum.
by jlef123
Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: Past Rally and Caravan Recaps
Topic: April Fools Day Rolling Rally
Replies: 0
Views: 4169

April Fools Day Rolling Rally

It was a dark and stormy day. No really, trees were down, Tractor trailers blown on their sides on I-95 and many places without electricity but this intrepid group of Born Free travelers all gathered at the Wal-Mart in Deland, FL. The next morning we all left in the continuing rainstorm for breakfas...
by jlef123
Fri Mar 18, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Cyclo Polisher
Replies: 10
Views: 12152

The harbor freight polishers look like a good deal. However, everything I've read and been warned of by professional detailers is it is very easy to burn through paint or a gel coat with a straight rotary polisher if you aren't careful and know what you are doing. They recommended using a random orb...
by jlef123
Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: TV suggestions
Replies: 16
Views: 16829

Last summer I had the opportunity to speak face to face with Kim and the repair technician ( I think his name is Bill) at the BF factory. (I had a little problem with a tree stump) I was also wanting to mount a new digital TV in our 2002 RB. The factory is using Jensen TV's. According to Bill and Ki...
by jlef123
Sat Jul 24, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Good Sam ERS or Coach-Net
Replies: 13
Views: 12808

RV Insurance Vs. Coach Net

I have Progressive RV insurance, which includes towing. I thought that would be sufficient, but am now wondering if any of you have had an experience with them and how it went and whether I should be investing the extra dollars in a separate plan with coach-net. I have USAA insurance on my cars and ...
by jlef123
Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Converting Cabover Entertainment to Sleeper
Replies: 5
Views: 6042

We have a 2002 26 ft RB. I'm 6 ft and weigh about 170#. I sleep in the cabover section when our grandaughter travels with us. Normally my wife and I sleep on the sofa. I find sleeping in the cabover to be no problem except the foam mattress is extremely firm for me. I imagine some people might like ...
by jlef123
Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:53 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Using a 3-G card in a laptop computer
Replies: 19
Views: 22995

3G network connections for laptop computers

Can anyone offer an update on this topic. Sprint is trying to sell me on getting a card for my laptop and desktop computer. They claim speeds as fast or faster than my current ATT landline DSL connection. I am planning on getting something to hookup to the internet with while on the road but wonder ...
by jlef123
Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:27 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Bicycle Rack
Replies: 17
Views: 19340

Its interesting to see that Yakima Racks are being used so successfully on motorhomes. Last week I called their Customer Service department with some questions that the bike store salesmen couldn't answer. The Rep. started out his response by telling me that Yakima does not recommend using their rac...

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