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Forum: General RV Questions 01-28-2019, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,934
Posted By brenkco
We have wintered for several years at Pueblo El...

We have wintered for several years at Pueblo El Mirage. Others are correct, the jet noise from Luke AFB, is loud and can be a deal breaker for some.

This year, we bought a lot in Surprise, at...
Forum: Redwood RV Owner Registry 10-19-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,439
Posted By brenkco
Chris, That’s a good one! I can’t imagine a...

Chris,

That’s a good one! I can’t imagine a relay, that doesn’t make sense. You might check the wire loom that feeds the slide. It travels with the slide and perhaps it was cut or broken during...
Forum: General RV Questions 10-17-2018, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,473
Posted By brenkco
Yea, I did the same on my 14 38GK. I found...

Yea, I did the same on my 14 38GK. I found replacement hinges that matched on line.

Ken
Forum: General RV Questions 10-04-2018, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,339
Posted By brenkco
Mark & Melissa, There have been many posts...

Mark & Melissa,

There have been many posts on this subject. I have had all 3 antennas using Dish network. The portable was easy and convenient but had too many limitations:

1. Only one...
Forum: Redwood RV Classifieds 09-26-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,603
Posted By brenkco
I'll email them to you.

I'll email them to you.
Forum: Redwood RV Classifieds 09-26-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,603
Posted By brenkco
Brad, I never thought I'd be in a motor home...

Brad,

I never thought I'd be in a motor home but like Dory, Marilyn was having issues and the change will help solve the problems. We'll pick it up in a few weeks for our 1st trip.....

Ken
Forum: Redwood RV Classifieds 09-25-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,603
Posted By brenkco
Brad, Following in your footsteps....a motor...

Brad,

Following in your footsteps....a motor home.
Not sure what you wound up with but we purchased a 2018 Thor Venetian M37.

Ken
Forum: Redwood RV Classifieds 09-24-2018, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,603
Posted By brenkco
2014 Redwood 38GK for sale

We are selling our 14 Redwood 38GK.

It has all the standard features, including:
Residential refrigerator
Bedroom side in slide
Full body paint

Listed below are the options/upgrades we...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-30-2018, 04:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,202
Posted By brenkco
I chose an F450 for a few reasons. Most...

I chose an F450 for a few reasons. Most importantly, it has a 9.5 foot shorter turning radius. In 2014, it sat almost 2” lower and had a much softer ride, unloaded. Michelle is correcting that it...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-20-2018, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,547
Posted By brenkco
Happy Camper makes an "extreme" product. You...

Happy Camper makes an "extreme" product. You might want to check it out, Amazon or Camping World sells it.

Ken
Forum: General RV Questions 05-08-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,288
Posted By brenkco
Ken & Patty, No, you don’t need internet for...

Ken & Patty,

No, you don’t need internet for the guide. It downloads as part of the setup.

As far as streaming video, yes you do but you’ll find out that you’ll blow though data caps with a...
Forum: General RV Questions 04-29-2018, 03:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,288
Posted By brenkco
Jim & Mary, I haven’t either with the...

Jim & Mary,

I haven’t either with the Winegard full size dish, traveler or tripod mount. We were taking about the tailgater, the mini dish in an enclosure....a whole different ball game!

Ken
Forum: General RV Questions 04-29-2018, 01:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,288
Posted By brenkco
I'm in northern California. I didn't have...

I'm in northern California. I didn't have trouble until I went north to Oregon & Washington. Lost HD signal on occasion. You should be fine in Texas.

Let me know if you run into issues...I'll...
Forum: General RV Questions 04-29-2018, 01:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,590
Posted By brenkco
Greg, After I had the centerpoint system...

Greg,
After I had the centerpoint system installed, I had to lower my jacks otherwise, I need to block them, which I didn't like! Some, I lowered as much as the hydraulic lines would allow.

BTW,...
Forum: General RV Questions 04-29-2018, 12:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,288
Posted By brenkco
Txcowgirl, Let me try to help you. To save...

Txcowgirl,

Let me try to help you. To save you some frustration, there are a few things you need to know.

First, your rig is wired for 3 systems, satellite, OTA (over the air) and cable TV. ...
Forum: General RV Questions 04-18-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,288
Posted By brenkco
I have been pleased with the dish service. I...

I have been pleased with the dish service. I haven't lost signal using the full size dish. Using the portable, tailgater for instance, is another story.

BTW, you should only need an HDMI cable...
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 04-16-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,272
Posted By brenkco
Vaughan, I know that I have mentioned this...

Vaughan,

I know that I have mentioned this is posts before but Brad is right, his had a splitter that had to be removed. Don't know if the difference was my '14 but the orange cable runs had no...
Forum: Redwood Care and Feeding 04-08-2018, 11:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,272
Posted By brenkco
Vaughan, That is the issue I ran into with...

Vaughan,

That is the issue I ran into with the small portable dish. The length of coax is a problem. Too often I had to fish coax though the slide to shorten the distance. No issues using the...
Forum: General RV Questions 04-08-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,971
Posted By brenkco
I never know how reliable magazine reviews are...

I never know how reliable magazine reviews are since they seem to be led by advertisers but this months Trailer Life (May 2018) has a review of several pumps. The specs might be helpful.

Ken
Forum: General RV Questions 03-24-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,339
Posted By brenkco
Vaughn, I have tried several of the...

Vaughn,

I have tried several of the aforementioned options and here is my take.

Streaming is largely dependent on speed. I tried to watch a football game a few years back and the latency was...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-08-2018, 12:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,168
Posted By brenkco
Paul, The 15a 120v circuit sits on one side...

Paul,

The 15a 120v circuit sits on one side of the inverter. The 12v batteries on the other side. The built in transfer switch looks to see if there is 120v ac. If so, it passes it straight...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-07-2018, 09:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,168
Posted By brenkco
There are 2 drain holes that I drilled through...

There are 2 drain holes that I drilled through the box and the floor. 4 years and 20,000 miles it still looks good. I don’t have a genset but I do have 2-2000w Honda’s in there.

Btw, I did some...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-07-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,168
Posted By brenkco
Here is where I got mine. A bit pricey but it...

Here is where I got mine. A bit pricey but it might save in cables:

https://www.fisheriessupply.com/dyno-battery-golf-cart-box-4-version

Here’s a shot of the 4 new Trojans

Ken
Forum: General RV Questions 03-05-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,259
Posted By brenkco
Lippert recommends replacing 1 quart of fluid...

Lippert recommends replacing 1 quart of fluid with fork oil.

Here is the article:

https://www.lci1.com/images/support/lipsheet/0295.pdf

I've attached a photo of the oil I used.

It stopped...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-04-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,168
Posted By brenkco
Jim and Mary, To me it's all about amp...

Jim and Mary,

To me it's all about amp hours. It's like a larger fuel tank. 4 - 6v will give you more amp hours that 4 12v. I am just replacing my 4 6v after 7 years. They still get me through...
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