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Forum: Dealer Reviews 07-31-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,318
Posted By Jim Schings
Maybe it's Colerain?

Similar experiences with Colerain in Cincinnati Ohio, and Lexington, KY. Nothing but horror stories about scheduling promises, parts order delays and more. Bought a new RV from another dealer (CW)...
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 07-03-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 657
Posted By Jim Schings
Progressive Industries EMS-PT30C Electrical Mgmt Sys

Like new Progressive Industries EMS-PT30C Electrical Management system.

Electrical Management System (EMS) helps to protect your RV against voltage fluctuations, power surges and incorrectly...
Forum: FR3 07-03-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,597
Posted By Jim Schings
I have tried 3 FR service dealers. They were ALL...

I have tried 3 FR service dealers. They were ALL terrible. Maybe just luck, but when I contacted directly at FR, I got parts shipped directly to me, I even received electrical, drawings, directions...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-03-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By Jim Schings
Unless you have a problem with your fridge, I...

Unless you have a problem with your fridge, I have no idea on why you would want to do this. Fridge propane use is tiny, silent and doesn't impact your batteries, etc. Just wondering?
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 07-03-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 681
Posted By Jim Schings
FR3 Lots of extras. Like new.

2014 Forest River FR-3 For Sale $56K or Best Offer. Original List was ~$99K. This one is like new.

V10 460 Engine (3V 360 hp)
Low Miles Less than 22K
Great Tires
Excellent Shape
3 TV Sets...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 05-18-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By Jim Schings
Bob, Thanks. That WOULD HAVE helped except the...

Bob, Thanks. That WOULD HAVE helped except the position my steps were in did not allow me to remove the operating link. So I had to take the full step assm down and remove the motor from the assm. ...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 05-17-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By Jim Schings
Steps are out right now. (about 3/4 of the way) ...

Steps are out right now. (about 3/4 of the way) They hit something when going out and just stopped there. There is no obstruction now. All is clear, but steps are just sitting there and won't move...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 05-17-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By Jim Schings
Update. The step lamp IS on with the house door...

Update. The step lamp IS on with the house door open. It goes off when I shut the house door. So it is getting 12V to the assembly, but the motor doesn't work. Limit switch or motor bad?
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 05-17-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By Jim Schings
HELP Stranded

Steps hit something when expanding. They stopped about 3/4 of the way out. They now do nothing. Key on and off several times, step switch on and off. Nothing. Lamp under steps usually lights up...
Forum: FR3 08-21-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 20,755
Posted By Jim Schings
More on Colerain RV

Should have updated earlier. : Within the week, I received 3! cable kits. Two from the manufacture (FR) and 1 from Colerain RV in Lexington, KY. Thanks to the nice video link sent to me from FR,...
Forum: FR3 08-01-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 20,755
Posted By Jim Schings
Regarding my service issues on my FR-3 and the...

Regarding my service issues on my FR-3 and the Colerain RV dealership in Lexington KY. As I mentioned in my post above, I sent emails to both Colerain and Forest River on 7/29/16 (Friday). On 8/1/16...
Forum: FR3 07-31-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 20,755
Posted By Jim Schings
There is plenty of blame to go around. However in...

There is plenty of blame to go around. However in my particular cases (and most of the others above) The DEALER was the primary cause and had the responsibility to the buyer. Yes, we COULD blame...
Forum: FR3 07-30-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 20,755
Posted By Jim Schings
Combatcoal, Thanks. I looked at the online...

Combatcoal, Thanks. I looked at the online manual and that system does look to be the same as mine. Very helpful.
Forum: FR3 07-30-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 20,755
Posted By Jim Schings
Thanks. Yep. I did yesterday. To Colerain and...

Thanks. Yep. I did yesterday. To Colerain and FR. Both have a contact email on a web page that basically says, "We want to be the leader in the RV business in sales and service. Please contact us...
Forum: FR3 07-29-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 20,755
Posted By Jim Schings
I am sure there are worse stories, but here is my...

I am sure there are worse stories, but here is my most recent one with a dealer:

On both slide outs on my FR3, the cables were exposed when the slide out was IN. Both cables have significant...
Forum: FR3 06-27-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 20,755
Posted By Jim Schings
The vibration and environment make the comparison...

The vibration and environment make the comparison quite valid. Your RV is subjected to 60 and 70 MPH winds and rain for hours at a time and shook by potholes at those same speeds and built with the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-30-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,416
Posted By Jim Schings
"Net on 7.257 +- 2K at 0100 ZULU / 9:00 PM EST,...

"Net on 7.257 +- 2K at 0100 ZULU / 9:00 PM EST, will call net until 9:15 pm for check ins" (per Roger)

Jim
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-17-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,416
Posted By Jim Schings
I never even tried, so there was at least one...

I never even tried, so there was at least one short. :) The problem with 20m is after gray line, the band is dead. Before grey line you can only work people under ~10 miles and over ~300-400...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-16-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,416
Posted By Jim Schings
Roger, I assume you are keeping a list of...

Roger, I assume you are keeping a list of checkins?

Jim
Forum: FR3 05-10-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By Jim Schings
It might, but I never got it.. :)

It might, but I never got it.. :)
Forum: FR3 05-10-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By Jim Schings
Sorry. biscuit link only takes you to a...

Sorry. biscuit link only takes you to a "contact" page with no contact info.

wmtire link has some numbers there but no answers.... They are probably closed for the day, I will try tomorrow. ...
Forum: FR3 05-10-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By Jim Schings
Forest River Contact

I have been trying to get a minor piece of trim for my FR-3. I have called the closest 2 dealers in the area (one where I bought it). One just won't return calls and the other has given me a ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-02-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,416
Posted By Jim Schings
Marv's signal was not that bad. Some QRM (on...

Marv's signal was not that bad. Some QRM (on both sides of 7.255) hurt along with QRN. Without that, it would have been "armchair copy". Roger was a bit stronger. Not a formal plan tonight, but...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-01-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,416
Posted By Jim Schings
See you tonight... AI4SR

See you tonight... AI4SR
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-26-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,416
Posted By Jim Schings
Bob, your sig was strong here but static crashes...

Bob, your sig was strong here but static crashes were stronger. :). Huge storm over Louisville when you checked in. (West of me.) I suspect with no storms you will be a 59 copy. I periodically work...
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