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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-23-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,923
Posted By Rkloud9
I think about how cool it is to get power to the...

I think about how cool it is to get power to the grid without burning anything. I think about how sad it is that for some, everything they don’t like or understand can’t be good. Everything, and I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-15-2022, 11:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,923
Posted By Rkloud9
The F-150 lightning is a first generation light...

The F-150 lightning is a first generation light duty electric truck that offers a fascinating glimpse at what the future will bring. Yes, the towing range is limited, but the towing performance is...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-29-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,443
Posted By Rkloud9
We added a Chevy Spark with a manual transmission...

We added a Chevy Spark with a manual transmission to our 2017 Sunseeker MBS 2400W (Similar to your Forester). Although the hitch is rated at 5K lbs, if you run the motorhome fully laden (around...
Forum: Western USA 01-07-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,496
Posted By Rkloud9
I-10 would be my choice going West from Florida...

I-10 would be my choice going West from Florida in February and March. Once you get to Texas, get off the interstate, stop at the first state park that looks good to you, buy an annual pass, and get...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-16-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,764
Posted By Rkloud9
Check out this article from the RV Geeks… they...

Check out this article from the RV Geeks… they have been using the Vair compressor for many years to winterize their Class A RV for years…
...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 08-25-2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,416
Posted By Rkloud9
We have a 2017 SunSeeker MBS 2400W with the cab...

We have a 2017 SunSeeker MBS 2400W with the cab over bed, and spend 6 or more months in it each year. We have experienced the leaks you describe, mostly during torrential rains. Our model has...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-20-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,796
Posted By Rkloud9
I am pretty sure the wind did not stop blowing...

I am pretty sure the wind did not stop blowing during the Texas grid collapse. It is true that this kind of storm is not likely to happen again for several years, but at least some kind of...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-20-2021, 08:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,905
Posted By Rkloud9
My brother managed private, high end golf courses...

My brother managed private, high end golf courses in Wyoming and Idaho for about 30 years, and I consulted with him about batteries and battery care when I replaced the stock batteries in my small...
Forum: Georgetown 02-14-2021, 11:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,557
Posted By Rkloud9
Gee Dave, regarding Covid, the “media liars” I’m...

Gee Dave, regarding Covid, the “media liars” I’m familiar with would welcome your travel, regardless of the consequences. Please take a deep breath, count your blessings, love your neighbor, and try...
Forum: Dynamax 12-29-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,115
Posted By Rkloud9
We are a retired couple with no kids or dogs, but...

We are a retired couple with no kids or dogs, but have been spending 6 or more months on the road in our 25’ class C for the last 4 years (off the road now due to the pandemic). But we have met many...
Forum: Central USA 10-11-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,293
Posted By Rkloud9
Texas State Parks are fantastic! Most have...

Texas State Parks are fantastic! Most have really large RV sites with Electric and Water, and they are adding sewer connections in many parks. Be sure to get the Texas yearly pass... for $75 (in...
Forum: Dynamax 09-15-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,848
Posted By Rkloud9
My 2017 SunSeeker MBS 2400W also came with the...

My 2017 SunSeeker MBS 2400W also came with the Hellwig Sway Bar, and “clunked” when going into driveways, etc. During a service visit at a MB Sprinter dealer, I mentioned the noise, and they checked...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-07-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,681
Posted By Rkloud9
Sorry about throwing this thread off topic with...

Sorry about throwing this thread off topic with my “blue line” reference. I should have said “non interstate”... looking at several maps this AM, there does not seem to be a standard on colors for...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-06-2020, 12:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,681
Posted By Rkloud9
I’m sorry, I have tried to respond with a lengthy...

I’m sorry, I have tried to respond with a lengthy reply to your questions twice, and both time my note was lost when some kind of pop-up adds flooded the page. Regarding service, we follow all the...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-03-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,681
Posted By Rkloud9
We have a 2017 2400W, and love that floor plan. ...

We have a 2017 2400W, and love that floor plan. We have spent at least 24 months on the road, and driven over 60,000 miles. The new floor plan looks like an improvement... moving the wardrobe to the...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 07-27-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 50,478
Posted By Rkloud9
Well, your problem is not part of the recall from...

Well, your problem is not part of the recall from 2017, but could be caused by the controller. In my case, the controller was constantly saturated with moisture when the road was wet, causing all the...
Forum: Dynamax 07-18-2020, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,846
Posted By Rkloud9
The good news is it is only every 20,000...

The good news is it is only every 20,000 miles/one year... get your money’s worth and drive that baby!

Seems like we have been mostly doing the A service/oil change at the 15000 to 18000 mile...
Forum: Dynamax 07-16-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,503
Posted By Rkloud9
Our step on a 2017 SunSeeker MBS 2400W failed...

Our step on a 2017 SunSeeker MBS 2400W failed last year. We really use our RV (58000 miles, about 24 months on board), and regularly sprayed the mechanism with WD40 Lithium Grease.

I tore into...
Forum: Western USA 03-13-2020, 02:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,339
Posted By Rkloud9
We have been with Harvest Hosts for a little over...

We have been with Harvest Hosts for a little over a year, and have stayed in about a dozen places, mostly vineyards. It is not about saving money, and more about what you get for it... the...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-02-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,970
Posted By Rkloud9
80 mph with no strain? I have a ScanGuage II on...

80 mph with no strain? I have a ScanGuage II on my 2017 SunSeeker MBS 2400W (2016 chassis), and driving it 80 mph would mean 100% LOD all the time, with truly horrendous fuel consumption. To each...
Forum: Flagstaff 02-27-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,480
Posted By Rkloud9
Sadly, most brands are using self adhesive...

Sadly, most brands are using self adhesive flexible solar panels for OEM installations... they are cheap and easy to install. The good news is that if they do a poor job, or the panels crap out, at...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 02-26-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,435
Posted By Rkloud9
Note that the Speed Sensors are covered under the...

Note that the Speed Sensors are covered under the environmental/pollution control part of the warranty, which on my 2016 chassis is 5 years/100,000 miles. Both of mine have failed, one at about...
Forum: Flagstaff 02-25-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,480
Posted By Rkloud9
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved...

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwix3Ijbx-3nAhVFEawKHVfcCnUQjhx6BAgBEAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DCwvf6lS7P9s&psig=AOvVaw04dFxfJMXun9a841_xRBUl&ust=158274...
Forum: Flagstaff 02-25-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,480
Posted By Rkloud9
With the present configuration, does the panel...

With the present configuration, does the panel provide the output you expect? Minor shadows can have a major effect on the system’s performance. Here is one of many videos that address this issue...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-05-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,714
Posted By Rkloud9
When we researched toads 3+ years ago, the manual...

When we researched toads 3+ years ago, the manual trans Mini Cooper was a real vehicle of interest for us. A lot of folks are towing them. As I recall, the manufacturer does not recommend that they...
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