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Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-12-2024, 03:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 348
Posted By nicaland
Well Mr. Bud, I suggest that you do your research...

Well Mr. Bud, I suggest that you do your research a bit more before you apparently are dissing my comment here. Although this forum is intended to be associated with Class B issues in general, I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-11-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 348
Posted By nicaland
My family has been catching fish, shrimp, and...

My family has been catching fish, shrimp, and crabs out of Galveston bay, when including my parents (I'm 74 years old) and dining on same for over 100 years, including up to today, and somehow have...
Forum: Owner Manuals 03-01-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 684
Posted By nicaland
I'm sending you a PM right now.

I'm sending you a PM right now.
Forum: Owner Manuals 02-29-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 684
Posted By nicaland
I have a complete 1998 230XLT manual, but it's...

I have a complete 1998 230XLT manual, but it's over 100 pages long. If you have any specific questions, or need wiring diagrams, etc feel free to PM me and I'll try to help. I know this rig backwards...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 01-14-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By nicaland
Hi Sandra. Congrats to you for finding this RV!...

Hi Sandra. Congrats to you for finding this RV! You might find your towing capacity and related info on the inside of the passenger side above front seat cabinet door. I have a '98 230XLW and that's...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-21-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,788
Posted By nicaland
Here's what I have been using to level 7 RV's...

Here's what I have been using to level 7 RV's over a period of 45 years that is quick, cheap, foolproof, and accurate. Plus, to level the rig up you don't need to get out of the driver's seat unless...
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 10-02-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 339
Posted By nicaland
Hellwig 1801 EZ-990 Helper Spring Kit for sale

Hellwig 1801 EZ-990 Helper Spring Kit, step bracket style, for 2.5" wide leaf springs. I bought this set for my 1998 Xplorer 230XLW but can't get them mounted unless I remove the airbags first and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-21-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,004
Posted By nicaland
Once a month under a reasonable load (the AC in...

Once a month under a reasonable load (the AC in the summer, a 1000W space heater in the winter) for an hour at least, regardless of whether it is gasoline or propane powered, and probably more often...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By nicaland
Yes Booster, I do have two ATS as you have...

Yes Booster, I do have two ATS as you have described. I bought this one at Amazon, and should have read the reviews a bit more thoroughly as many of these have failed in the exact same way as mine. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By nicaland
Correction: The tranfer switch I installed is a...

Correction: The tranfer switch I installed is a Powermax PMTS-30, not a GoPower MC-30. Sorry 'bout that.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By nicaland
Thanks guys very much for your input. Turns out...

Thanks guys very much for your input. Turns out that an automatic transfer switch (a GoPower MC-30) that I installed when I mounted an inverter to avoid everything potentially turning to smoke if I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By nicaland
Thanks Booster, but no, the main AC breaker has...

Thanks Booster, but no, the main AC breaker has not tripped. When I installed the PD I'm sure I did it by the book; I can't remember but apparently the converter/charger section receives AC before...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-05-2023, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By nicaland
PD4635 converts and charges, but no AC to coach

Three years ago or so I replaced my crappy stock converter/charger with Progressive Dynamics PD4635. I'm in no way an electrician, but it wasn't a difficult job to do correctly, same with other...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-28-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,374
Posted By nicaland
Just checked my VIN and it is equipped with the...

Just checked my VIN and it is equipped with the 9.25 corporate rear axle.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-28-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,374
Posted By nicaland
I'm going to dig a bit to see if I can find out...

I'm going to dig a bit to see if I can find out what axle I have. Yea, Helwig's website is definitely clunky, and their model numbers are very confusing. I ended up talking to Kevin there three...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-27-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,374
Posted By nicaland
Per axle, and Helwig confirms that this PN will...

Per axle, and Helwig confirms that this PN will fit my '98 B3500 chassis.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-27-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,374
Posted By nicaland
So I have been looking at Helwig options and...

So I have been looking at Helwig options and think I'm going to go with their PN# 1801 EZ-990 HELPER SPRING KIT - STEP BRACKET STYLE LEAF 2.5" pending confirmation from them that it will fit. This...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-27-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,374
Posted By nicaland
I'm pretty sure that this is a stock Chrysler...

I'm pretty sure that this is a stock Chrysler axle. Xplorer chose Arrowcraft Products for the dually mod. In'98 (maybe other years as well) Dodge built one ton chassis with 3.90 or 4.10 limited slip...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-27-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,374
Posted By nicaland
Thanks so much for all of this info. It's a '98,...

Thanks so much for all of this info. It's a '98, and the pic I posted shows my previous XL-125S; my current 250 weighs even a bit more! Do I understand correctly that the single and up to four leaf...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-27-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,374
Posted By nicaland
98LeisureTravelDodge I have considered getting my...

98LeisureTravelDodge I have considered getting my rear springs re-arched as well but have the same problem you had. Putting spacers under the airbags is great idea that I might try as well. Can you...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-13-2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,374
Posted By nicaland
At around 60K miles the front shocks/springs on...

At around 60K miles the front shocks/springs on my '98 Xplorer 230XLW (Dodge B3500) were not getting the job done anymore, bottoming out on extra wavy highway sections and such. I have been using...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-27-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,059
Posted By nicaland
Not to "muddy" the issue here, but i bought a set...

Not to "muddy" the issue here, but i bought a set (6 tires, had a great almost new Michelin spare) of Yokohama YK-HTX LT245/75R 16's M+S load range E tires with 3 polyester sidewall plies and 3...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-06-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,360
Posted By nicaland
Back to my original post where I had asked if...

Back to my original post where I had asked if anyone knew how mice were getting into my AC venting from inside the RV (Dodge B3500 chassis) after I had screened off the return air intake, I have...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-22-2021, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,360
Posted By nicaland
Rats!

Rats! Actually mice. They are getting into the a/c system on my 1998 Xplorer 230XLW (Dodge B3500 chassis). No smells or poop yet, thank God, but I figure that it's just a matter of time. Right now...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-19-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,133
Posted By nicaland
I have been using the Battery Tender Junior for...

I have been using the Battery Tender Junior for many years (750mH) on everything from very small motorcycle batteries and all the way up to 210 AH flooded lead acid and AGM's and have never lost a...
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