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Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 08-10-2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,502
Posted By BigPoppy
Exactly! That lock setup is junk. It’s just...

Exactly! That lock setup is junk. It’s just tapped white metal that the bolt screws into. It will fail eventually. Got some child-proofing straps that remove when not in use. Work great ... a set of...
Forum: Berkshire 07-25-2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,662
Posted By BigPoppy
I found this in a search .... can anyone confirm?...

I found this in a search .... can anyone confirm?

The Selector Switch is actually NORMAL, TANK FILL, CITY FILL, and SANITIZE/WINTERIZE.



CITY FILL I think is the setting to use when hooked...
Forum: Berkshire 07-25-2018, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,662
Posted By BigPoppy
39A water selector switch

181245

With a friend on his new, first trip, 39A and the sales rep did a lousy job on the water selector valve explanation. Particularly the “normal” setting.... well, all setting really since it...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-12-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By BigPoppy
My sway bars and steer stabilizers made a huge...

My sway bars and steer stabilizers made a huge difference without towing... can’t imagine how it wouldn’t also improve while towing.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-21-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,269
Posted By BigPoppy
2017

2017
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-21-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,269
Posted By BigPoppy
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-20-2017, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,887
Posted By BigPoppy
Dometic Refrigerator - not cold enough

A little bit but not much. From warm it does get to the insufficient temp faster though.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-19-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,269
Posted By BigPoppy
Yup! Another 3170 "stress crack" but I fear it's more than that.

So in a walk around I notice the frequently seen stress crack on the lower right corner coach wall of the living room/kitchen slide.
I quickly shot pics off the FR as my warranty date is fast...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-19-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,621
Posted By BigPoppy
Same here.

Same here.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-19-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,887
Posted By BigPoppy
Yeah I'm gonna see what they do about it.

Yeah I'm gonna see what they do about it.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-19-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,887
Posted By BigPoppy
Not before (maybe 2/3) and almost empty now with...

Not before (maybe 2/3) and almost empty now with exact same performance. Food is not the issue.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-19-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,887
Posted By BigPoppy
Thanks for the replies. Yeah today it 90° and...

Thanks for the replies. Yeah today it 90° and humid . Fridge basically empty and it's between 45-50 all day while in shore power. I've checked and rechecked everything. Gonna make it a item on a...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-18-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,887
Posted By BigPoppy
Dometic Refrigerator - not cold enough

Anyone have issue with their unit keeping about 3/4 capacity if food storage cold on a hot day(s)?
On this trip I'm basically working out of coolers because I could nit get under like 45°. With All...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-10-2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,000
Posted By BigPoppy
The screw on mine is the same screw that was on...

The screw on mine is the same screw that was on the top of the trim/ stripping piece that I had to remove to get access to the motor. The screw while securing the trim is long enough that it extended...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-10-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,439
Posted By BigPoppy
I did just that when I was a buying. Personally,...

I did just that when I was a buying. Personally, I couldn't come close to justifying the price bump... to each their own though.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-10-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By BigPoppy
Pressure really depends on preference and load...

Pressure really depends on preference and load I've found most people run 50-75 lbs. Be careful filling as they're small and pressure jumps fast.
Switch is heated mirror.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-21-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
Posted By BigPoppy
No problem. Wish I knew about it... would have...

No problem. Wish I knew about it... would have saved me some work and aggravation. It sucks being on a trip knowing, in the back of your mind, that you have a problem to address when you get home. If...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-21-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
Posted By BigPoppy
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142246
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-19-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
Posted By BigPoppy
Figured it out !!! I'll post to perhaps benefit...

Figured it out !!!
I'll post to perhaps benefit others and save them from a few hours in the heat like me...
Started under coach chasing wire runs.
Led me to the secondary (or primary depending...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-19-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
Posted By BigPoppy
3170 Slide -Puzzled !!!

Okay, it finally happened to me. I went to retract my bunkhouse slide and ...nothing!
Started with fuse in panel - GOOD! (Even checked both slide fuses in case they were mislabeled- plus the red...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-13-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,707
Posted By BigPoppy
When they go over their list, be sure to point...

When they go over their list, be sure to point out all the absolutely atrocious spelling errors. I hope they prep better than they spell! ;-)
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-13-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,707
Posted By BigPoppy
Give yourself plenty of time and don't be...

Give yourself plenty of time and don't be rushed...touch EVERYTHING and I mean everything. My dealership had a dedicated delivery specialist who did a great job showing us our coach. When he asked...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-13-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,975
Posted By BigPoppy
Just picked up the coach. Whoa!!!!!! Bilstein...

Just picked up the coach. Whoa!!!!!!
Bilstein Shocks!!!! Why did I even wait the 4,000 miles !?! Holy crap what a ride improvement... I mean WOW!!!
I will never own another coach without them. ...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-13-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,707
Posted By BigPoppy
2018 Sunseeker 3170DS questions and suggestions

Absolutely true that you use it more with easy access. We pull spur of the moment trips all the time and they turn out to be some of the best trips. A great view and nearby things like tiki bars have...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 06-13-2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,906
Posted By BigPoppy
Not that it's a valid excuse but the OEM's...

Not that it's a valid excuse but the OEM's typically have a lousy warranty rate and then the dealer needs to wait forever to get paid and even then they often pay the invoice short. Un-reimbursed...
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