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Leaf springs.
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I have been contemplating getting the rear leaf springs re arched. My camper sets lower in the back than front. I think it is from sagging leaf springs, the front end sets higher than the rear by…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rich Thomas Mar 2, 2017.

Cold weather
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You know it's cold out side when your in the garage and you stick your hands into the drink cooler to warm them up. Silly right? I know but I wanted to make a point. It's cold out side so plan…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rich Thomas Dec 18, 2016.

Lighting it up for the Holidays
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  The Christmas season is by far the most Electric in more ways than one. Please be aware that the most lethal source of accidental electrocution in the US is common household 120/130 volts A.C..…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lakota Wolf Dec 4, 2016.

Our best friends

To Pat and Family, I am very sorry for the loss of Lady Dog. I know just how hard it is to lose a friend that never judges, never ask for more than your love and always wants to be by your side.…Continue

Started Nov 26, 2016

 

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Rich Thomas commented on Scott Runnalls's photo
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"I like the colors as well, looks nice Scott."
8 hours ago
Rich Thomas commented on Lakota Wolf's status
"Hi Lakota, what time is the fire lit? Heading out this weekend with the Palace; first trip this year and only the second after the new TH 400 install. Looking forward to it. I have been running her up and down the road every month or two and she…"
Jun 11
Rich Thomas replied to Russ Johnson's discussion Tied up in Petersburg Virginia
"Good on you Russ, be careful out there old friend."
May 24
Rich Thomas replied to Mara's discussion 78 sportscoach transmission help
"My 78 Travelcraft ( a class "C" Chevy cutaway van with the 350 SBC) has a Turbo Hydromattic 400 - 3 speed transmission. I would guess yours will have the same. You can Google Chevy turbo 400 and find a picture guide of the oil pans on…"
May 6
Rich Thomas commented on Russ Johnson's status
"Very Cool Russ, bet that was a hoot. safe travels!"
Apr 26
Rich Thomas commented on Bryan Flick's photo
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"it looks like from the pictures you have a sheet aluminum roof as a lot of that era had, but looks like someone put a roof coating on top of it."
Apr 17
Rich Thomas commented on Lakota Wolf's blog post Ideas on long term storage safety
"My utility trailer sets at my home and I worry about someone just pulling up and dragging it off. I've thought about sinking a steel pipe in about 4 feet of concrete with a ball welded on the top and hitching it there with a cover over the…"
Apr 13
Rich Thomas commented on Jimco_W001's page RV MANUALS
"Hi Pam, sorry for jumping in here but thought I could give you so help; you can E-mail through the GORV'S web site if you are friends with a member. Just go to your friends list and click the send message link. If your not friends yet you can…"
Apr 8
Rich Thomas replied to Russ Johnson's discussion Ceiling is back up
"Nice work Russ, it looks pretty close to the factory from the pic's. It's a really nice match. Congratulations on a job well done."
Apr 8
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"It's Easter weekend, the oil company's can't pass up a chance to gouge the public! "
Apr 2
Rich Thomas commented on Lakota Wolf's blog post Heavy rains and finding that leak,
"You should look back on Russ Johnson's post with his former MMP. That would be the definition of silicone overload and how not to seal an RV.. He found it everywhere when he was trying to rehab his class A. It had to be that way from the…"
Apr 2
Rich Thomas replied to Russ Johnson's discussion Ugh. Bad spray cans of glue
"Hoo ra, Glad you found something that works Russ and at a good price too. The stuff i used was almost twenty bucks a can. "
Apr 2
Rich Thomas commented on Lakota Wolf's status
"Nice to hear from you Lakota, hope you feel better soon. "
Mar 30
Rich Thomas commented on Daniel Long's status
"Hi Danial, what did you find to be the problem. I've pulled mine out twice since I've owned it. once it was the fan relay and the second the igniter board was bad. I think the large capacitor had dried out over time, it would spark but…"
Mar 18

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Travelcraft.
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At 8:18pm on September 15, 2017, Daphne and Miki said…
Hi Rich!! We had a 19 foot 1994 Slumber Queen and drove to and from the east coast of Mexico in 2007-8. We just bought an 18 foot 1981 Taurus which needs LOTS of tlc and repairs....a work in progress. But it will be wonderful when she is done!!!
At 9:21am on May 10, 2017, Ted Rice said…

Thank You.

At 12:50pm on April 2, 2017, Christine said…

Hi Rich, yes it seams that a lot of us RV'rs are more and more ladies. :-)

At 7:40am on April 2, 2017, Dan waldman said…

THANKS, 

At 8:29am on March 28, 2017, Steve Dziczkowski said…
Rich thanks for the nice welcome. Happy travels to you and your family. See down the road. Steve
At 1:29pm on December 4, 2016, SLEETH said…

thanks for the welcome

At 4:38pm on October 17, 2016, Bonnie Hunter said…

Thank you Rich for the welcome.  And that's a great idea about cutting the back and shortening it up.  I still want to use the drop down for the bed but a coupe of inches won't matter on that. I'm looking forward to this and will take pictures as work progresses.

At 7:06am on August 27, 2016, Shana said…
I haven't figured out how to add pictures. We were told it no longer leaks I know pack paneling has to be replaced but roof an floor seem solid, I will try to figure out how to put pictures.
Thank you
At 6:34pm on April 8, 2016, Ron Capone Jr said…

Thanks alot Rich I really appreciate that,, I have been searching for years with no luck,,i can use all the help i can get... Ron

At 11:47pm on April 4, 2016, Jt said…
Thank you for the welcome looking forword to continue to use this website

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Life got in the way

I was chatting briefly with Tina last night and was asked about pictures of the Travelcraft I call the Palace and I was reminded that I had none posted. A good while back I had the idea of revamping my picture file. It seamed like every one was updating their profiles and I jumped on the band wagon and got as far as deleting old pictures and changing my profile picture . Well as life often does, I was thrown a few curve balls from poor health to the loss of my very best friend of ten years…

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