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Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-26-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,732
Posted By Hi Rider
Beware of Service Advisers "Upselling" Services

I have a 25-foot motor home on a Mercedes-Benz "Sprinter" chassis. The mileage on my six-year-old RV is 40,838. My RV manual says at that number of miles my RV is due for a "Type A" service.


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Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-10-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,589
Posted By Hi Rider
What everyone towing behind there Class C?

A 2006 Jeep Wrangler Sport
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-18-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,377
Posted By Hi Rider
I bought mine in winter 2017-18 and love it. I...

I bought mine in winter 2017-18 and love it. I spend 6 months of the year in my 2016 Class C Forester 2401W. Makes great espresso. Every morning. Travels well....
Forum: Dynamax 02-15-2021, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,961
Posted By Hi Rider
Jeep Wrangler Curb Weight - 2Dr vs 4 Dr

I tow a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Sport (2 door) and each time I check the weight it is about 3,800 lbs. No problems towing it at al.
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-13-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,311
Posted By Hi Rider
How do you make long, cross country trips with several stops?

I make at least two long distance trips (more than 1200 miles each) a year. For each trip I make a detailed travel plan based on the number of miles I want to drive each day. I also make reservations...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 02-09-2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 23,988
Posted By Hi Rider
Best way to get internet service in RV

I use a Verizon JetPack. Get excellent reception and fast downloads. I use it with my cell, a desk top PC, a note pad and my laptop.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 02-06-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,955
Posted By Hi Rider
Need help hearing television

My solution was a Sony wireless headset with a charging base. It works great!

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Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-28-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,271
Posted By Hi Rider
Hooking Up Dish Satellite

I have a 2016 Forest River Forester 2401W MBS. The original splitter only allows one-way communication. I had my dealer change the setup so that I now have a two-way splitter. Works well on my cab...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 10-26-2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,120
Posted By Hi Rider
Correct Roof Vent Lid

When my bathroom roof vent lid broke apart I got the manufacturer's name off the frame and called them and got the correct part name and number from their tech/customer support individual. I then...
Forum: At the Cookout 04-23-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,829
Posted By Hi Rider
Round spots on new Blackstone 22” griddle

Got mine about 65 days ago. Using it everyday and spots are disappearing with continued cooking, cleaning and re-oiling.


Love cooking on it. Oh, and I bought the stand. When traveling I put the...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussions 04-14-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 8,203
Posted By Hi Rider
Covid 19 Spread Rate

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/
Forum: COVID-19 Discussions 03-18-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,151
Posted By Hi Rider
Moab Utah and surrounding counties

Found on another web site: "The area around Moab is closed. RV parks, and all camping on public or private lands within Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties are closed. Only essential Essential Visitors...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-02-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,969
Posted By Hi Rider
On two-lane highways I try to keep my speed at 60...

On two-lane highways I try to keep my speed at 60 to 65 mph. On Interstate highways I drive between 65 and 70. On this year's trip to AZ I went from MT to OK to MO, back to OK and then to TX...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-02-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,969
Posted By Hi Rider
Is the MBS working for You?

Yes. I'm very happy with it. And I'm approaching 30,000 miles on my Forest River Forester. Maintenance is expensive. Service "A" runs has cost me $300 to $400 a year and service "B" has cost me $600...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 03-02-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,821
Posted By Hi Rider
General question on battery and propane usage

So much depends on outside temperature. Last winter I was snowed in and a 20-pound external tank would last only a couple of days as temps were in the 20s. Winter in AZ and the tank would last a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-02-2020, 03:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,924
Posted By Hi Rider
what toad brake system do you use

I use a Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain tow bar and the Invisi Brake brake system. Very happy with it.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 02-18-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,215
Posted By Hi Rider
Verizon - phone, jetpack, internet and television!

I've been with Verizon for about 15 years and I chose it because I travel a lot and most always have a signal. I also have a jetpack and I've been happy with it most of the time. It works when you...
Forum: Dynamax 02-16-2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,993
Posted By Hi Rider
Hooking up a portable satellite dish

When I first tried my dish, I had problems. Worked fine when dish connected directly to the receiver. But not when going through the RV wiring. The trouble was a one-way only splitter. Your cables...
Forum: Berkshire 02-10-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,972
Posted By Hi Rider
closet door and drawer latches

I've replaced latches on one drawer twice. Then I realized I had too much weight in the drawer. I removed broken latch, saw name of manufacturer and found replacement on Amazon.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 01-31-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,530
Posted By Hi Rider
Toilet doesnt' hold water

Try pouting an inch or so of mineral water into the toilet and let it sit for awhile.
Forum: Rockwood 12-20-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,869
Posted By Hi Rider
Issues with cold weather RV living!! Input appreciated!

I can't tell you what you should do, but I will offer my experience and setup. This is my second winter traveling in my 25-foot Class C motor home. Coldest temp I experienced last year was 4 degrees...
Forum: Dynamax 12-07-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,859
Posted By Hi Rider
Winegard connect missing channels

Not sure if my response is applicable, but here goes. I have a Dish playmate. Home base is Montana, where the Dish account is and also where the primary receiver is located. When I travel out of...
Forum: Georgetown 10-15-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,052
Posted By Hi Rider
Toilet bowl Not Holding Water

When I presented the problem to my RV service manager he suggested occasionally putting an inch or two of mineral oil in the bowl. That keeps the gasket from getting too stiff and it also lubricates...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 10-15-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,356
Posted By Hi Rider
MB Sprinter Driving on Ice/Snow

Last February and March I made a round trip from AZ to Spokane, WA. I previously also made 2 round trips between AZ and MT. I plan my trips 10 days out to drive only on dry pavement. Yet, I've been...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-14-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,693
Posted By Hi Rider
Advice on Tires For My (work) Truck Please

When recently buying my Michelin's I was told by Costco and Les Schwab that two different tires I was price checking had been discontinued. Not so, I discovered. In both cases the MSPN Numbers had...
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