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Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #50 –
Quote from: Chris Horst  - 
I don't recall when AGM batteries replaced flooded batteries, but if you have flooded batteries, have you checked the distilled water level?

Looks 2010 for the battery change, Chris, according to the Changes by the Year page.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #52 –
Our new at the time 2010 RB had the Lifetime AGM batteries and also that was the first year the roof AC unit was an AC/heat pump. When ordering our 2010 unit I asked Steve if we could have the Dometic heat pump which we had on our previous Born Free motorhome. Steve was unaware Dometic had the heat pump and when checking he decided to make it standard on all LD motorhomes.
2010 RB "Monty"  & currently: 2021 RB "Villa Verde"
2004 Born Free 26'
1998 Beaver Patriot 33'
1992 Barth Breakaway 28'
1982 Fleetwood Jamboree 23'
1982 Dolphin/Toyota 22'
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #53 –
"...he decided to make it standard..."

And that only emphasizes the 'incremental' changes that occur at LD!

Back in '04 when I was placing my order I asked Steve to block (reinforce) the left entry wall to accommodate a handicap grab bar, which he subsequently did.

On the following model years all LDs have had a grab bar. Thank you Steve!   ;)   ;D

Now if we could only have a combo AC/LP water heater.
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #54 –
Quote from: Lazy Bones  - 
"...he decided to make it standard..."
Back in '04 when I was placing my order I asked Steve to block (reinforce) the left entry wall to accommodate a handicap grab bar, which he subsequently did.

On the following model years all LDs have had a grab bar. Thank you Steve!   ;)   ;D

Steve, is your grab bar similar to the one in the banner photo? If so, I seem to recall my '85 TK had one like the one in the photo. Perhaps they did away with it for awhile and brought it back?
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #55 –
Grab Bar

Greg

Not sure which of many 'Banner Photos' you are thinking of. I scanned numerous photos and did not find one where you could see inside the coach door.

On the 30/31' models the fridge is just to the left of the entry-way and it was upon that wall I mounted my long grab bar on a 30 - 40° angle, top inward. I noted that after the '04 model year LD mounted a shorter bar on the right side of all entry doors.
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #56 –
My bad, Steve.  I thought you were referring to the grab handle on the exterior of the coach.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #57 –
While looking over everyone's posts, I came up with one question: Is Lake Newton referring to the lake in Southern Illinois or something else?
Sam
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #58 –
The way the front cap is sealed to the roof creates a bit of a berm.   The way the sides are screwed down and sealed create additional berms.    The flat roof pools water there creating the 'lake' named for one of the LD owners.   It's sort of an inside, or 'top side' joke.
Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #59 –
"Is Lake Newton referring to the lake in Southern Illinois or something else?"

As you may know (or not), Lazy Daze Inc. was started and is owned by a family named Newton! Since all L.D. coaches are constructed with a virtually flat roof, water can accumulate up there, particularly during a rain storm. If you carelessly pull away from your driveway or campsite with the cab windows down you are very apt to get a bath from Lake Newton.  :D  ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #60 –
Quote from: Wingersky  - 
While looking over everyone's posts, I came up with one question: Is Lake Newton referring to the lake in Southern Illinois or something else?
Sam, since you are new, you might want to take a peek at this thread about the history of Lazy Daze as told by some of the "old timers": History of Lazy Daze Groups - Yahoo and Lazy Daze Owners' Forum   Also, this link to an article in the Lazy Daze Companion tells you about the Mothership history. The Lazy Daze Companion: History of Lazy Daze

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #61 –
Quote from: Chris Horst  - 
Sam, since you are new, you might want to take a peek at this thread about the history of Lazy Daze as told by some of the "old timers": History of Lazy Daze Groups - Yahoo and Lazy Daze Owners' Forum   Also, this link to an article in the Lazy Daze Companion tells you about the Mothership history. The Lazy Daze Companion: History of Lazy Daze

Chris
Thank you for the information and the links. I have spent a lot of time on the LDOG, learning more each day.

Sam Wingersky
Sam
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #62 –
Quote from: Wingersky  - 
While looking over everyone's posts, I came up with one question: Is Lake Newton referring to the lake in Southern Illinois or something else?

An example of Lake Newton during a drought.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #63 –
Only gripe with the older LD I owned was bolts coming up through the floor. I wanted to ditch the carpet and put in a wood floor but the protruding bolt heads made that difficult to do.
Tried to suck them down from underneath but had no luck. They just spun.
Discuss anything with anyone and disagree agreeably. Always be polite and respectful.
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #64 –
Mike...
My 2004 Twin King has the AC with heat pump. And, I know of a few others with 2006 or early with the same. So, it was probably available earlier than 2010.

I stand corrected; my unit has a heat strip, not heat pump.
Pleinguy : Full-Timer
2004 Twin-King "Tardis"
PleinAirJourney.com
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #65 –
"My 2004 Twin King has the AC with heat pump."

Interesting! My '04 30'IB has a heat strip, not a pump. And, looking back, I don't recall that there was an option for that.   ::)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
 
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #66 –
Quote from: Sawyer  - 
Only gripe with the older LD I owned was bolts coming up through the floor. I wanted to ditch the carpet and put in a wood floor but the protruding bolt heads made that difficult to do.
Tried to suck them down from underneath but had no luck. They just spun.
May I ask what year and model of LD?
Sam
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #67 –
Quote from: Wingersky  - 
May I ask what year and model of LD?
97 24'  center lounge. Worst area for bolt heads protruding was under linoleum in kitchen and bathroom.
Discuss anything with anyone and disagree agreeably. Always be polite and respectful.
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #68 –
So wondering how they have dealt with protruding bolts on the newer models since carpet has been eliminated throughout the coach?
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #69 –

Hi Greg. Recently there was a picture provided by someone trying to put vinyl down, and they had a hidden area that still had the bolt heads, holding the propane tank, showing.  Larry came up with elevator bolts:  Amazon.com : Elevator Bolts   for step mounting. Any number of items attached underneath the rig's floor, could have these flat head bolts to replace the rounded head carriage bolts. A slight recess using a router, could make this head sit flush in the plywood for no 'bump'.  Stainless for the part under the rig might be a good choice.   RonB

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RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #70 –
When I was at the LD factory to order our 2010 RB "Monty" in the fall of '09 I asked Steve if we could get the Dometic heat pump instead of the AC with the heat strip. We had the heat pump in our 2004 Born Free. Steve was unaware of there being a heat pump available but would check on it. Monty did come with the Dometic heat pump as all the following LD manufactured to the present.
2010 RB "Monty"  & currently: 2021 RB "Villa Verde"
2004 Born Free 26'
1998 Beaver Patriot 33'
1992 Barth Breakaway 28'
1982 Fleetwood Jamboree 23'
1982 Dolphin/Toyota 22'
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #71 –
What are the differences between the heat pump and heat strip?  Why is the pump better?  My ‘85 had neither.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #72 –
Quote from: HiLola  - 
What are the differences between the heat pump and heat strip?  Why is the pump better?  My ‘85 had neither.

A heat strip is a resistance heater - basically like an oven element that gets hot when you run current through it.  Pretty inefficient (uses a lot of wattage).

A heat pump is your roof air conditioner with a reversing valve in it (and some control circuitry).  In hot weather, the air conditioner moves heat energy from the interior to the exterior of the coach.  In cool/cold weather, switching to heat pump mode, things "reverse", and the unit moves heat energy from the exterior to the interior of the coach.  They are more efficient than heat strips.

Both require shore power.  Heat pump mode will only work well down to about 40F for an RV rooftop unit - there's simply not enough "energy" on a cold day to pull into the refrigerant.

Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #73 –
We have a 2014 TK.  Our only complaint is that the dump pipe sits so low.  It's only about 8 inches off the ground.  We don't off road, so that's not a concern for us.  It's the dump stations where the dump area is raised that it becomes an ordeal. 
2014 TK
The Super Flea
Re: Advice on problems or dislikes
Reply #74 –
Quote from: Ed & Margee  - 
The only item that bothers us is the fragility of the end caps (search end caps).  The House part of the Rig has otherwise been flawless.  The Ford part of our Rig has been flawless.  After 11 years there’s some normal wear inside and outside despite my best efforts. 

We have 67k miles on our Rig and 1500 miles into a 3 month trip.  The only issue we’ve had is ... oh ... we’ve had no issues.  Well only if you don’t count hitting BUGS!

This evening after we pulled into our campsite, a guy walked over to inquire about the retro look on our “new” Class C.  Actually this is a fairly common experience for the LD Faithful. 

I’d buy another without question.  Margee is especially happy with our LD which means we’re keeping her.  Hope this helps. 
I was wondering what you did to your roof looks better than brand new?