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Forum: Travel Trailer 11-20-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,336
Posted By falconbrother
So sorry to hear this. I guess as long as they...

So sorry to hear this. I guess as long as they make it right.. My 2017, 262BH slide rides on rails and runs on gears, no chains. It works every time. Wonder why they went with that design? We...
Forum: Travel Trailer 11-20-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,452
Posted By falconbrother
I believe that 1|243 is correct. I have been on...

I believe that 1|243 is correct. I have been on my 2017 262BH a few times and the evidence suggest that it's a thin layer of laminated wood over trusses.
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 12-06-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,469
Posted By falconbrother
We just back from the beach a few days ago...

We just back from the beach a few days ago (Myrtle Beach). In a few days we're heading to Wilmington NC and then we'll go back down to Myrtle for new years. Then, nothing planned till spring. Last...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 11-30-2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,822
Posted By falconbrother
A few short years ago we were camping at the...

A few short years ago we were camping at the beach in our old motorhome. It had the old manual awning that you could leave out in a virtual hurricane. Nevertheless, there was a minor breeze that...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-22-2018, 02:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,977
Posted By falconbrother
Projects can be fun, or an aggravation. Once you...

Projects can be fun, or an aggravation. Once you get the leaks fixed it gets a lot easier. The plumbing is probably an easy fix. I had an old motorhome that I had to make leak repairs on (rubber...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 11-15-2018, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,878
Posted By falconbrother
I first started RV-ing in 1987. I have pretty...

I first started RV-ing in 1987. I have pretty much had at least one of each for the different types of RVs.

I would argue that there just is no perfect. One man's trash is another man's...
Forum: Travel Trailer 11-12-2018, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,443
Posted By falconbrother
We have the Lippert slide out on our camper. It...

We have the Lippert slide out on our camper. It has started making a screeching sound as it opened and closed. I crawled under there as my wife worked the switch. The sound was coming from where...
Forum: Travel Trailer 11-12-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,452
Posted By falconbrother
I had a motorhome before this TT. The roof felt...

I had a motorhome before this TT. The roof felt solid. We bought the 2017 TT and the dealer specifically said get up there and check your roof several times a year. I get up there with a ladder...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 11-08-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,587
Posted By falconbrother
As soon as it quits and will not restart pull a...

As soon as it quits and will not restart pull a plug wire and test for spark. If you still have spark then it's a good bet that it's a fuel issue. Then test for fuel flow. For a carb the fuel...
Forum: Towing Talk 11-08-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,549
Posted By falconbrother
I'd just get my Chevy fixed and keep on driving...

I'd just get my Chevy fixed and keep on driving it. Unless, you just want to trade. Then the Dodge is a good option.
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 11-01-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,822
Posted By falconbrother
I had a tire explode on my motorhome in 10 lanes...

I had a tire explode on my motorhome in 10 lanes of traffic in Friday rush hour traffic. It SUCKED.. My wife dang near had a medical emergency from the explosion.
Forum: Travel Trailer 10-29-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,193
Posted By falconbrother
I have only used anti freeze in the drains since...

I have only used anti freeze in the drains since we started camping in 1987. The only line break we ever had was one night while camping at the beach in 15 degree weather a low end old style drain...
Forum: Towing Talk 10-18-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,325
Posted By falconbrother
This could be something as simple as tire...

This could be something as simple as tire pressures. I always tow with empty tanks, well, so far I have always towed with empty tanks. Let us know how any changes affect your experience.
Forum: Travel Trailer 08-23-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,698
Posted By falconbrother
Our first TT was a 1991 Prowler. It was heavy...

Our first TT was a 1991 Prowler. It was heavy but, actually built pretty well. It had a sheet metal roof. Then we had a 1990 Mallard class A motorhome that was relatively well built. Now we have...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 08-23-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,341
Posted By falconbrother
I have the 2017 version of that trailer. When I...

I have the 2017 version of that trailer. When I park it in storage with the right side at a slight down angle the slide will leak a little during hard rains. I put a couple of 2x10s under the right...
Forum: Towing Talk 07-22-2018, 01:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,893
Posted By falconbrother
I only use cruise for brief periods on level...

I only use cruise for brief periods on level ground. I have a gasser (5.3 GM, 4L60e). I don't want it trying too hard to maintain speeds in steep uphills. When it comes to climbing mountains I...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 07-12-2018, 12:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,734
Posted By falconbrother
I adjusted my own trailer brakes on our 2017...

I adjusted my own trailer brakes on our 2017 Coleman 27 foot 262BH before our trip to the mountains a couple of weeks ago. I have pretty much the same feel on the brakes. I think my controller is...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 07-12-2018, 12:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,249
Posted By falconbrother
That price seems kinda high..or maybe not. It's...

That price seems kinda high..or maybe not. It's an easy job to repack bearings and adjust brakes. You may have the EZ Lube type axles and so a re-pack could be done with a jack and a grease gun. ...
Forum: Toy Hauler 06-27-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,614
Posted By falconbrother
I think that industry wide they are all 14x14.

I think that industry wide they are all 14x14.
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 06-14-2018, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,156
Posted By falconbrother
I keep the 12 ton bottle jack that was in my...

I keep the 12 ton bottle jack that was in my motorhome in the trailer. But, I think I need to switch that out for the jack I use to adjust my brakes. For that I just use a trolly jack. On my TT...
Forum: Travel Trailer 12-13-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,193
Posted By falconbrother
I only use the pink antifreeze in the drains. I...

I only use the pink antifreeze in the drains. I bought a small 100 PSI Harbor Freight pancake compressor and just leave in on the RV. I use about 20 PSI and blow air through the lines for maybe 10...
Forum: Travel Trailer 12-13-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,857
Posted By falconbrother
What do you tow with

We bought a Coleman 262BH. The dry weight is a smidge over 5700 pounds. I'm figuring that my ready to go weight is about 6500. We're towing with a 9th gen Suburban 4x4, 5.3 V8. It tows OK. Not...
Forum: Travel Trailer 06-20-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,297
Posted By falconbrother
This thing came with LED fixtures. The battery...

This thing came with LED fixtures. The battery dies from just sitting in the storage lot for a week. The clock on the stereo stays on. The light on the fridge stays on. The fire and gas sensors...
Forum: Travel Trailer 06-14-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,297
Posted By falconbrother
My review: 2017 Coleman 262BH

We bought a new Coleman Lantern 262BH and took it for a trip a couple of weeks ago. I'm pulling it with a Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 4x4 with a 5.3 V8 and I added Sumo Supersprings to the rear...
Forum: Travel Trailer 05-17-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,261
Posted By falconbrother
Humm, interesting. I'll bet that I could build...

Humm, interesting. I'll bet that I could build something like that pretty easy. Thanks for posting the pictures!!
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