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Yesterday, 10:55 AMMy wife , Tami was just telling me about a face post she was reading this morning. Seems the Momentum and Solitude U Bolts are now too tight. Well at...2 replies | 125 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:07 AMSorry I was too slow to respond - No i didn't have any trouble seating the bolts or need to use a wrench on the bolt head to keep it from turning...22 replies | 1099 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:18 AMI am replying to myself here about where I got the torque specs for the wet bolt nuts. However, I thought it was important to report a discrepancy...22 replies | 1099 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:22 AMHello and Welcome. The 337 is a great floor plan. We have met wonderful people through our travels and some have become close friends we try to meet...3 replies | 108 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 11:02 AMSteven@147 replied to a thread Planning Stage Switching to Lithium Battery in Electrical System and WiringI'm still in the discovery planning phase of my switch to Lithium batteries. I'm starting to gather a list of parts and components I am going to...7 replies | 404 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 09:22 AMI leave the opposite side just setting on the leveling jacks on leveling blocks I normally use, tires touching the ground. But I only lift the side...22 replies | 1099 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 08:55 AMBill Lisa, The awning light wires and the motor wires are different circuits on our RV. The motor wires come out of the side wall and run down the...5 replies | 237 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 05:58 AMHey Sportzfann, The torque specs for the wet bolt nuts MORryde says 40-50 ft# and for the Ubolts there was some discussion on this forum a few years...22 replies | 1099 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 12:06 PMLOL's yup!22 replies | 1099 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 10:09 AMI just got done replacing the original 3500# leaf springs on our left side (heavy side) yesterday. Front axle left = 3200# Rear axle left = 3300....22 replies | 1099 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 09:08 AMSteven@147 started a thread Full Timing Life Maintenance, Repair, Upgrades in Full Timing your Grand Design RVTami and I have been catching up on the maintenance and repairs of our rig this spring. Our rig is now 5 years old which is about the time when most...1 replies | 141 view(s)
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04-11-2024, 06:33 AMSteven@147 started a thread Coleman Mach 3+ Problem Trouble Shooting in Heating and Air Conditioning systems.In another thread I was saying our front AC unit was having problems. This is our 13.5 btu unit in the bedroom. Spent some time trouble shooting and...1 replies | 111 view(s)
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04-10-2024, 07:28 AMWelcome Sandi and Jeff, You have come to the right place!4 replies | 195 view(s)
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04-07-2024, 05:05 PMSteven@147 replied to a thread Planning Stage Switching to Lithium Battery in Electrical System and WiringSo you are essentially using the terminals off the converter as another buss bar? One set goes to the distribution center the other set to your...7 replies | 404 view(s)
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04-07-2024, 03:49 PMSteven@147 started a thread Planning Stage Switching to Lithium Battery in Electrical System and WiringWell I too am in the planning stage of switching from a single LA Battery to Lithium. This is prompted by our 5 year old LA battery getting tired and...7 replies | 404 view(s)
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04-07-2024, 08:31 AMMost likely and even worse if the occupants are full timers as they may have to move out while the work is being done. Our bedroom exposed underside...4 replies | 174 view(s)
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04-06-2024, 12:49 PMWe have a 3350 RL also. If I am reading your post correctly, you are talking about the floor of the slide out that extends outside like in the...4 replies | 174 view(s)
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04-05-2024, 07:42 AMSteven@147 replied to a thread Exceeding Truck GVWR....One After Another. Am I Too Mindful? in Tow VehiclesI figure I have enough to be concerned about traveling the country 65-70 mph pulling 8 tons. One of our 10 tires going flat, pot holes, leaf spring...73 replies | 6661 view(s)
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04-05-2024, 06:59 AMFor us as fulltimers no, the RV insurance is with National General $1806 / year, and has an actual replacement cost ryder plus other options. Our...52 replies | 5509 view(s)
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04-02-2024, 06:24 AMOur RV is a 2019 and the awning is starting to tear up next to the side wall track. When we replace it I think we are going to look at Shade Pro....9 replies | 886 view(s)
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03-31-2024, 06:35 AMSteven@147 replied to a thread How Long to Keep Our Solitude Before Replacing? in General DiscussionI just had to go and run my big mouth and Murphy was reading the forum. We tested our front AC unit yesterday and it has a problem, compressor turns...25 replies | 3507 view(s)
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03-30-2024, 06:06 AMExcellent overview and explanation video. Well Done!22 replies | 1947 view(s)
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03-30-2024, 05:42 AMCongratulations, that should do nicely on 380FL ! We did the same, bought our truck first. It took a long time for us to find the truck we wanted...13 replies | 1283 view(s)
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03-29-2024, 06:01 AMDuring testing of the switch and activating the brake system, it puts full battery power to the braking system. Leaving the pin out of the switch too...22 replies | 1947 view(s)
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03-28-2024, 09:02 AMSteven@147 replied to a thread Industry Looking for Lithium Battery Replacement in Electrical System and WiringSee I've already made a faux pas by lumping Lithium-ion together with Lithium-ion phosphate type batteries in relation to talking about RVs. I'm...18 replies | 983 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 09:50 AMSteven@147 started a thread Industry Looking for Lithium Battery Replacement in Electrical System and Wiringhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240319-the-most-sustainable-alternatives-to-lithium-batteries I figured I would start a new thread instead of...18 replies | 983 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 09:27 AMSteven@147 replied to a thread How Long to Keep Our Solitude Before Replacing? in General DiscussionHowdy, I think RVs are a different animal than say a car or truck. Many people trade up 3-5 years on them. But RVs ,once you get all the bugs worked...25 replies | 3507 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 09:05 AMWelcome to the full-timing ranks and Welcome to the forum. The wife and I have been fulltimers since July 2020. Still loving it.2 replies | 121 view(s)
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03-26-2024, 06:33 AMSteven@147 replied to a thread Maximum rated pin weight, fifth wheel? in Fifth Wheel Hitching TopicsThat would very interesting to me as well. What is the maximum pin weight for a given frame / floorplan? On our 16.8 GVWR our pin is 3600 so we are...26 replies | 7654 view(s)
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03-26-2024, 05:27 AMSteven@147 replied to a thread Momentum/Solitude TSB 24-001 for upper deck flex 2021-2023 in General DiscussionGood luck to you when they take a look at it. If it was me I would have more confidence in GD looking at it in their service center than a dealer...38 replies | 5524 view(s)
About Steven@147
Basic Information
- Age
- 67
About Steven@147
- Biography:
- Retired from NCR (the old National Cash Register Company)
Retired business owner - Vintage Vehicle Restoration
Navy Veteran 1975-1981
Wife
St. David's Hospital Austin
- Location:
- Texas Fulltimers
- Interests:
- Enjoying Life
- Occupation:
- Retired
- Serial Number:
- 573FS3823K9900913
- Product Line:
- Solitude
- Model Year:
- 2019
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Steve & Tami Cass - Escapee's, FMCA Members, Texas Fulltimers Since July 2020
2019 Solitude 3350RL S-Class, 2018 Ram 3500 DRW, Laramie Longhorn, B&W Companion, Texas Class A Non-CDL Drivers License
Sharing the Fulltime Lifestyle - www.youtube.com/@tsrvadventures3219/videos, Nonprofit Channel
2019 Solitude 3350RL S-Class, 2018 Ram 3500 DRW, Laramie Longhorn, B&W Companion, Texas Class A Non-CDL Drivers License
Sharing the Fulltime Lifestyle - www.youtube.com/@tsrvadventures3219/videos, Nonprofit Channel
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04-18-2024
- 05:01 AM - Steven@147 clicked Thanks for this post: Planning Stage Switching to Lithium Battery by SolarPoweredRVI have a '20 29RS and I...
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- 01:20 PM - Steven@147 clicked Thanks for this post: Planning Stage Switching to Lithium Battery by ButcherI have a '20 29RS and I...
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- 05:56 AM - Steven@147 clicked Likes for this post: Moving On To A Brinkley, But Very Grateful For My Time As A GD Owner by JeffD68We went out for a four...
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- 06:31 AM - Steven@147 clicked Thanks for this post: How Long to Keep Our Solitude Before Replacing? by Second ChanceI just had to go and run...
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03-30-2024
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03-29-2024
- 11:07 AM - Scott'n'Wendy clicked Likes for this post: Breakaway Switch Question by Steven@147Would you mind...
03-28-2024
- 08:54 PM - bjlakatos clicked Likes for this post: Stabilizer jack issue by Steven@147I think maybe one way...
03-27-2024
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03-26-2024
- 05:47 AM - ajg617 clicked Thanks for this post: Momentum/Solitude TSB 24-001 for upper deck flex 2021-2023 by Steven@147It is an issue across...
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04-18-2021
- 08:39 AM - Second Chance mentioned Steven@147 in post Fulltiming Cost...r the pandemic). Steven@147: On cost calculation...
04-03-2021
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10-01-2020
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09-26-2020
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09-17-2020
- 09:51 AM - Tigger1 mentioned Steven@147 in post Maintenance Tips for New OwnersSteven@147 To add to your exce...
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07-15-2020
- 09:12 AM - Steven@147 mentioned Second Chance in post Fulltime planing... So in the end, Rob Second Chance is about right, it's...
06-03-2020
- 06:19 PM - CoChris mentioned Steven@147 in post Awning Lights Inop Went Not So SimpleSteven@147, I like my Solitude,...
05-16-2020
- 11:22 AM - Steven@147 mentioned CoChris in post Running Lights Issue...ed. Chris Yup CoChris is right that juncti...
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04-27-2020
- 06:05 PM - CoChris mentioned Steven@147 in post MorRyde Pin Box Install Good and Bad@Steven@147. First so glad Tami ...
11-24-2019
- 10:16 AM - Steven@147 mentioned boyscout in post CD/DVD Won't Load and Play... sale for $149 that boyscout talked about. This w...
11-06-2019
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03-25-2019
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07-29-2018
- 05:58 PM - boyscout mentioned Steven@147 in post Learning About 5th Wheel HitchesSteven@147, in reading from the...
05-04-2022
- 02:24 PM - RVlife1967 quoted Steven@147 in post Black water tank drain pluggedTry this off you tube, might be...
05-02-2022
- 10:30 AM - Steven@147 quoted LeeElvgren in post New Full TimersHello friends. My name's Lee. ...
- 10:06 AM - Steven@147 quoted AustexGP in post Rv maintanence/repairs - why so long?snip I'm not a fan of this b...
05-01-2022
- 06:20 AM - Steven@147 quoted Chrislydo84 in post Need help with fridge and water heaterWe spent our first night in our ...
04-30-2022
- 09:42 AM - Steven@147 quoted msutoad in post Tire balancing with TPMS on the “Truck”Good Morning to everyone tha...
04-28-2022
- 10:05 AM - trailrydr quoted Steven@147 in post Leveling Process QuestionI've seen people do it and they...
- 09:39 AM - Steven@147 quoted ajg617 in post Securing pass thru storage itemsNice! Grease guns and I ha...
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04-26-2022
- 08:44 AM - Steven@147 quoted Dynodp1 in post 2970RL Coupler Hitch MeasurementHello, Does anyone know i...
04-25-2022
- 04:36 PM - Steven@147 quoted SolarPoweredRV in post Bad Decision Looking for Texas Health Care Data going Full TimeWe recently faced the same issue wi...
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- 07:00 AM - Steven@147 quoted kengqiuist in post 6 point leveling. Middle jacks aren't coming down.Thank you for the link to the o...
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04-24-2022
- 09:22 PM - kengqiuist quoted Steven@147 in post 6 point leveling. Middle jacks aren't coming down.The S Class Solitudes use the L...
- 12:27 PM - Steven@147 quoted TS_Breezes in post Trail Hiking Back PacksGreat List! Allergies? we carry...
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04-23-2022
- 07:06 AM - Steven@147 quoted kengqiuist in post 6 point leveling. Middle jacks aren't coming down.We brought home our brand new 3...
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