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Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 05-26-2017, 05:17 PM
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Posted By Badlands
5 Star SCT X4 Tuner For Sale

In June of last year, I purchased a new-5 Star Tuner, the SCT X4, for my 2016 Coachman Leprechaun 319DS, built on the Ford E450 chassis with the V10 gas engine. My cost for this tuner was $489.25,...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 02-09-2017, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,384
Posted By Badlands
We are at Bensten Palm Village RV Park, and it's...

We are at Bensten Palm Village RV Park, and it's a tremendous location. Quiet, dark at night, safe, and never-ending things to do for those who want to partake. The National Butterfly Center is a...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 02-08-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,384
Posted By Badlands
We may be of help here. We purchased our...

We may be of help here.

We purchased our Leprechaun 319DS on a Ford chassis seventeen months ago, and it's a 2016 model year. The odometer has just over 12,000 on it, and we've spent well over...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 10-02-2016, 06:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,634
Posted By Badlands
Garmin GPS for RV's; spiral bound, large-print...

Garmin GPS for RV's; spiral bound, large-print atlas; the book, Next Exit (love it!); and Google maps on I-phone. Can't have too many resources.
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 09-03-2016, 06:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,593
Posted By Badlands
Correct on all counts, Pashooter. The connection...

Correct on all counts, Pashooter. The connection end of the 2" hose - the end that actually connects to the power head - comes with a long connection hose (8' or so), and you cut that hose to the...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 09-02-2016, 09:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,593
Posted By Badlands
That one's very different from my unit, and the...

That one's very different from my unit, and the text states that it must be connected to an existing central vac system. I copied and pasted the text from the link you supplied:

Vroom Central...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 09-02-2016, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,593
Posted By Badlands
I may be incorrect (as often happens!) but I...

I may be incorrect (as often happens!) but I don't believe the VROOM model is on eBay, or Amazon. The model with the separate hose is on each of those sites, though.

To be clear, so I don't...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 09-02-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By Badlands
Very nice looking addition. Bet you're loving...

Very nice looking addition. Bet you're loving them!
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 09-02-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,593
Posted By Badlands
You're correct, I too, understand that it's...

You're correct, I too, understand that it's fairly new, other than OEM factory installs. In our former brick and mortar home, we had a Beam central vacuum system, and this Dirt Devil seems just as...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 09-02-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,593
Posted By Badlands
Thank you, Pashooter. For us, the hose end...

Thank you, Pashooter. For us, the hose end location we chose was perfect. It's impossible for anyone to see where it's mounted, and the wood side of the recliner is a good 3/4" thick; solid as a rock...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 09-02-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,593
Posted By Badlands
It doesn't appear that you bought the VROOM...

It doesn't appear that you bought the VROOM model, which has a self-storing hose (the inner hose is 35' long). We've been camped all week, and with a hundred pound Lab, and the two of us, we bring in...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 08-25-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,593
Posted By Badlands
Installed Central Vac in 2016 Leprechaun

This morning, my wife and I installed a Dirt Devil Vroom CV1500 RV central vacuum system in our 2016 Leprechaun 319DS. Installation was very simple, but we did take time to decide on what was best...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 08-20-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,797
Posted By Badlands
We went with the 5-Star Tuner, and it came...

We went with the 5-Star Tuner, and it came pre-loaded with the 87 octane, tow program (which is what we requested). The difference in shifting and acceleration is much improved, and although we...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 08-19-2016, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,797
Posted By Badlands
We have over 7,000 miles on our 2016 Leprechaun...

We have over 7,000 miles on our 2016 Leprechaun 319DS, on the Ford E450 chassis, and haven't had issues. Very reliable, and in all types of driving, including over a dozen mountain passes in Idaho,...
Forum: Berkshire 07-07-2016, 01:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,114
Posted By Badlands
We have the full Sirius XM setup; portable...

We have the full Sirius XM setup; portable speaker system, home system, auto system. In the motorhome, I placed the antenna 'puck' in the motorhome's center ceiling vent. This way, I'm never in a...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-20-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 27,823
Posted By Badlands
Drove 2016 Coachman Leprechaun 319DSF from Iowa...

Drove 2016 Coachman Leprechaun 319DSF from Iowa to Indy 500 this year, towing a Dodge Durango, AC on for most of the trip, and in tow/haul mode. Measured MPG was 7.8, and nearly all miles were on...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 06-10-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,971
Posted By Badlands
Based on all I've read, I'm certain that you're...

Based on all I've read, I'm certain that you're right. Really looking forward to improved shifting qualities.

Thanks!
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 06-09-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,971
Posted By Badlands
Ordered mine today.

Ordered mine today.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-13-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,391
Posted By Badlands
Couldn't agree more, and that's why my...

Couldn't agree more, and that's why my Progressive is chained and padlocked to the power pedestal, wherever we camp. There is a chain 'eye' on the short lead between the plug and the main unit body,...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 05-09-2016, 06:32 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 29,840
Posted By Badlands
Know your limits.

Know your limits.
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 05-08-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 19,228
Posted By Badlands
Mine came with four steel welded assemblies,...

Mine came with four steel welded assemblies, which I'll refer to as extensions. These, I used with the original brackets (four bolts and j-shaped brackets) that came with the motorhome. and were used...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 04-19-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,307
Posted By Badlands
Resolved

Issue was resolved with a bit of research on my part. Blue OX offers a 10,000- pound-rated extension, which they never made mention of, and it allows the Blue Ox 4" adapter to clear my bumper (shown...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-18-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,198
Posted By Badlands
Same as the other responses. We're doing the Indy...

Same as the other responses. We're doing the Indy 500 this year, so reservations are an absolute, but that's an exception. For regular travel (and we do about six months out of the year), I'll book a...
Forum: Flagstaff 04-18-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,136
Posted By Badlands
We had them . . .

. . . in our 2014 Flagstaff 832IKBS, and we loved them. Very comfortable, and when pulled from wall, they recline like any recliner. And, they were solidly built. No issues whatsoever. Hope this...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 04-17-2016, 06:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,410
Posted By Badlands
According to the techs who did the install, the...

According to the techs who did the install, the added weight is right at 100 pounds for the four jacks, and hydraulic pump and fluid adds another 25 +- pounds. We've camped all this past week, and...
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