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Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-21-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 796
Posted By mkguitar
I'd maybe run South and pick up Hwy 60 ( yes the...

I'd maybe run South and pick up Hwy 60 ( yes the same which runs through AZ) which runs across the bottom of Missouri into the Ozarks and from Western MO, Arkansas find my way towards TX


Hwy 60...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-13-2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,998
Posted By mkguitar
"bathroom in the back"- there are few things...

"bathroom in the back"- there are few things better than backing up to a beach, opening the rear doors wide and laying in bed with the breeze, the salt air and the sound of the waves.


A center...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-13-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,152
Posted By mkguitar
1) Why did you purchase your specific class B?...

1) Why did you purchase your specific class B? ie: What needs did it satisfy? Chev chassis, Pleasure Way build, fore/aft ( larger) bed 2) What do you like most about your B? quality, ease of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-13-2024, 02:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,690
Posted By mkguitar
On my 2006 Lexor TD ( on a chev) the genny/...

On my 2006 Lexor TD ( on a chev) the genny/ shorepower transfer switch is under the pass side bed near to the ac/dc converter. There is also a junction box under the driver side bed near the rear of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-22-2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By mkguitar
Is there a model or part number on your switch ? ...

Is there a model or part number on your switch ? Or can you provide a picture ? Very few electrical parts are custom, they are usually off the shelf parts which are fairly easily sourced cheers
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-21-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By mkguitar
Extra weight, extra complication and cost. ...

Extra weight, extra complication and cost. carrying $30 and 5 pounds of levelling blocks will keep the 8000 pounds of your van on the suspension and wheels designed and engineered to carry that...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 09-16-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 657
Posted By mkguitar
You can use your email program or word processor...

You can use your email program or word processor to compose a draft than cut and paste into this forum


and I get the benefit of a spell check ( I can spell but my fingers can't)
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 09-15-2023, 12:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,220
Posted By mkguitar
On my van ( 05 Express) I used Bilstein 24-187435...

On my van ( 05 Express) I used Bilstein 24-187435 front, 24-221948 rear.


the fronts are easy, like minutes


the rears took me awhile as it seemed i needed every adapter in tool box to get...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-13-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 747
Posted By mkguitar
does the VIN tell you 1 ton vs 3/4 ton chassis ? ...

does the VIN tell you 1 ton vs 3/4 ton chassis ?


I had to do some detective work for my shocks- the Bilstein 4600 series shocks for the front were easy to search -but the rear took some work to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-13-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 915
Posted By mkguitar
oh boy, the fun of discovery ! I wonder...

oh boy, the fun of discovery !


I wonder if a generator was replaced with a battery box ?


I can slide under my chev based pleasure way pretty easy, you could slide under and see what or if...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-13-2023, 02:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 915
Posted By mkguitar
the chev will have a chassis battery under the...

the chev will have a chassis battery under the hood for the van


The battery or batteries for the "coach" or " house" ( usual terms) are likely behind an exterior hatch on the pass side in front...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-08-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,037
Posted By mkguitar
I always think of Carly Simon's "You're so Vain"...

I always think of Carly Simon's "You're so Vain" , so that would put Cape Breton Island at the top of the list...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-08-2023, 02:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By mkguitar
Funny question- ( when I lived in TO my 77 El...

Funny question-
( when I lived in TO my 77 El Camino died due to rust in 1984... and some Canadians may remember the "Another Rusty Ford" stickers of the 70's)

I live in AZ and the only part of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-07-2023, 01:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By mkguitar
I have a sub $100 system from amazon ( similar at...

I have a sub $100 system from amazon ( similar at costco) wireless camera image, power tapped into the backup lights ( or taillight) depending when you want image
my screen is mounted on left side...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-05-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 806
Posted By mkguitar
pic is quite tiny for me. i hope the...

pic is quite tiny for me.



i hope the sodas aren't too heavy.


I would guess that a hole needs to be drilled at each end of the crack to keep it from spreading.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-05-2023, 03:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By mkguitar
i guess we are at the age where we need to...

i guess we are at the age where we need to replace microwaves- in my 2006 Pleasure-Way the microwave is on top of an armoire- PW used 4 screws up through the cabinetry into the steel base of the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-03-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,598
Posted By mkguitar
Yes great idea- even a $40 amazon system 40~100...

Yes great idea- even a $40 amazon system 40~100 psi like I have.

2 things I appreciate:


1.) temperature ... brakes getting hot? wheel bearing going bad ? this indicator could help


2.)...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-03-2023, 05:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,622
Posted By mkguitar
Likely the outside outlet issue is a GFCI- code...

Likely the outside outlet issue is a GFCI- code would have a GFCI on that outlet- I wonder if that is on same breaker as your 2 rear outlets.


You may have to get a tracer box off amazon- or...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-02-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By mkguitar
check with onan whether yours is subject to...

check with onan whether yours is subject to recall before paying to have it installed, then removed... then installed again
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 09-02-2023, 12:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,184
Posted By mkguitar
saw your listing- if you get results you are...

saw your listing- if you get results you are priced right. If you only get calls from brokers and time wasters you can restructure your pricing.


I use craigslist, it works for me. I have no...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 08-31-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By mkguitar
C'mon, Over We have lots of places to...

C'mon, Over


We have lots of places to see... A little farther north are Alberta's Badlands are where dinosaur fossils are found -and sites such as Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump.


Arizona's...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-30-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,712
Posted By mkguitar
typical fuel pressure on an injected motor is 50...

typical fuel pressure on an injected motor is 50 psi.


a user on another forum had the recall done and on 2nd start had a gasoline sprinkler under the van.


for reasons of liability and legal...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-30-2023, 12:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,598
Posted By mkguitar
Thanks- I think I made the best choice. At the...

Thanks- I think I made the best choice.
At the same time I got 4600's for my pick up which is good but appears to slightly top out when not loaded


I think they are a good value
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-30-2023, 12:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,598
Posted By mkguitar
Booster which Bilsteins-? I have a 2005...

Booster which Bilsteins-?


I have a 2005 Express 3500 chassis and went with Bilstein 4600 series 24-187435 front, 24-221948 rear
cost $250 for the 4 few years ago
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-29-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,598
Posted By mkguitar
Most tires are good for more than 30k unless they...

Most tires are good for more than 30k unless they have been run into curbs or run low on air damaging sidewall internally.
If the tires are less than 6 years old, have tread, are correct for load...
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