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1970 Fleetcraft 14' with surge breaks.

Are surge breaks a good thing? I don't know alot about them. I opened the fluid reservoir and its all clear. I'm taking it in to a R.V place and have them checked. Any thoughts on these kind of breaks? I'm pulling the trailer from Washington State to Alaska.

Added by jacque haggard on March 1, 2016 at 12:13am — No Comments

Road Safety

Road Safety: Now that spring is just around the corner and the weather is getting warmer, out thoughts start lingering more and more on getting our RV's out and enjoying them again. As a professional truck driver I have a request that I would like to pass on to both the new hands and the old timers out there BE SAFE! I know most of us have older rigs and we have to baby them a bit. If you are not able to maintain the flow of traffic, PLEASE get in the right lane. Most states have truck…

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Added by John Harrison on February 18, 2016 at 5:34pm — 2 Comments

Top ten reasons for Full Timers.

10. Go where ya want, when you want.

9. No motel/hotel rental, with slobber soiled pillows and creepy's in the sheets.

8. You can choose your neighbors.

7. No roof gutters to clean.

6. No yards to mow.

5.No 2nd.and 3rd mortgages.

4. No shoveling snow in the driveway every winter.

3. No property taxes and Home owners association fees.

2. No having to pack a suit case to travel and visit.

1. The open road is your front yard. And…

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Added by Lakota Wolf on February 7, 2016 at 10:49pm — 4 Comments

sliding driver and pass windows and frames

Anyone know where I can locate sliders for driver and pass. windows for a 64 travco? I know they it was not  until later years that they changed but it looks like they are the same frame. Mine leak like crazy and cannot be fixed.

Thanks Dan

Added by Dan Boldt on February 1, 2016 at 9:22am — No Comments

Anyone have info about little dipper campers?

I have what I believe is a little dipper, but Im not 100% sure. Based on what little info I can find on the net,it looks like one. The interior pics I ve found look like mine before I gutted it. From what Ive read they were built in Azusa Ca by northwest coach at Gates cabinet. Mine does have a tag on the side of it that confirms this info, but I dont know if the little dipper was all they made or not. I cant find a VIN on it either. It does have a serial # but it doesnt help me any. I would…

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Added by Anthony Wigley on January 25, 2016 at 8:11pm — 2 Comments

Sunset at Rock Hound State Park Deming, NM

Added by Leonard on January 24, 2016 at 9:59am — 7 Comments

Surviving winter

Quick notes for surviving a winter blast while Rving. Foam tube wrap and heat tape on the water line, (if connected to city water). Full skirting around the RV, and a fiberglass insulation piece taped or wired to the bottom and sides of the holding tanks. If you have an exterior drain valve, wrap it also.With windows, have that silver reflective cover that's used to keep the sun off your dash of a car, but face the silver inwards. Use small towels also along the bottom of the windows to…

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Added by Lakota Wolf on January 10, 2016 at 2:15am — 4 Comments

Proving that the OLDIES are better.

A good friend, rolled down from Texarkana down here to Waco Texas.

He has a 2011 Skyline Nomad bumper pull 26 footer.

Basically the lower end of Skylines models but it started off serving its purpose.THEN,,, everything that could possibly go wrong DID.

This is a case of the so called Domino effect, referring to Murphy's Law.

His break away safety switch shorted out,,, locking the brakes up for a good quarter miles,,, and then finally releasing,letting the wheels…

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Added by Lakota Wolf on January 8, 2016 at 11:47pm — No Comments

73 Noman VIN#

As I continue to rework my camper and not sure if one would say it's a vintage or just an old camper, I still take a break now and than to look for the VIN# which I still have not found. I do not believe it is on the side of the tongue of the camper and if it was on a label plate mounted on the tongue it's gone. I am in the long process of trying to get a reassign VIN# so I can register the camper cause the weight is more than 2500 lbs. and the state required all trailer to be registered,…

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Added by Randall Adams on January 7, 2016 at 9:55am — 7 Comments

The Art of RV maintenance (humor)

Before a long trip and after a long trip, or even a medium short trip,
it is always a good thing to check the bearings and brakes.
Its almost garranteed that 80% that, most RV's will some what over load…
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Added by Lakota Wolf on December 20, 2015 at 1:33pm — 4 Comments

Water tank update

Regarding my recent post about a fresh water tank repair, I just found a product that worked. It is an epoxy by JBweld called Plastic Bonder. It did bond with what I suspected was a nylon flange and did seal the leak. An rv dealer repair shop said the tank was unrepairable but they would be happy to order a new one. Thanks to everyone who responded

Added by Donald Qualls on December 18, 2015 at 1:23pm — 2 Comments

RV travels Part 8

Part 8 Iowa.
Here we are in Des Moines,, approx. 1800 miles into this road trip. A tip, for when you travel through Omaha is NOT stay on the I-80. You may be thinking,, why not?. 
First of all,,, This a huge city,,, Think Dallas or Houston or even Chicago,, maybe even L.A.. Totally insane with the amount of vehicles crammed onto a hwy. This is a hub to all points to anywhere. You have, Lincoln, Sioux City,Des Moines,Topeka and Kansas City. To avoid alot of the…
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Added by Lakota Wolf on December 13, 2015 at 7:32pm — No Comments

Source for Windshield for older Motorhomes.

I have noticed people looking for Windshields for their older model Motorhomes.  I was able to get a windshield for my 1989 model LaSalle by Champion from the following company:

Custom Glass Solutions by Guardian,

24145 W Martin Road,

Millbury, Ohio 43447,

Phone 419-855-7706…

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Added by Jack Mac Donald on December 13, 2015 at 4:57pm — 2 Comments

RV travels part 7

Part 7 Wyoming. To Nebraska.
After spending the rest of the day at Little America, and over dosing on all the bling bling chrome and blinky lights,, its time to relax the eyes and check for holes in the eye lids. Gooood morning,, in the middle of the night. Yup, its just after midnight, stars are out, the truck stop still bustling with travelers, and sounds like a good time to put some more miles under the ole truck. I secure up the ole RV,, and head inside the truckers area and…
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Added by Lakota Wolf on December 12, 2015 at 11:33pm — 1 Comment

Restoring a 1983 Champion Transtar

I don't know much about blogging but I would love to get some information. I recently acquired a 1983 Champion Transtar. The rig run really well so we have decided to do some restoration work. The most pressing issues are the 1. The generator needs work. I have been told it needs a new carb. I have also been told that this work has to be done by a qualified tech because of the electrical load panel. Any information regarding the generator repair would be great. 2. The holding tank needs to…

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Added by Michael Foster on December 12, 2015 at 10:22pm — 1 Comment

Rv travels Part 6 Wyoming

Part 6.
Welcome to the last stretch of Utah. I had made a stop over in Coalville, basically the middle of nowhere.Heading towards Wyoming. I wake up to a few inches of snow blanketing the truck and trailer. I look at the thermometer and its a balmy 51 degrees, inside.. brrrrrrr. Again,, I brew a fresh pot of coffee to start the day. I click the ole thermostat on the heater and it roars to life. (note to self,, set thermostat before laying down). As usual, while I wait for the…
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Added by Lakota Wolf on December 12, 2015 at 4:18pm — 1 Comment

Memoriam for Dad - Bino

Hey Gang,

Thank you for your prayers and thinking about me during this trying time.

Luv Ya Guys,

Carey

http://whatsoncareysmindtoday.blogspot.com/2015/12/my-memoriam-for-dad-bino.html

Added by carey masci on December 11, 2015 at 12:01am — No Comments

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