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Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #25 –
Quote from: majortom  - 
@HiLola what's the microphone on the dash for?

So I can talk to the voices in my head?  🤔

The previous owner told me it has something to do with the back up camera.  Apparently there is voice communication through it.  Not sure about that as I haven’t tested it.  Anyone know for sure?
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #26 –
On our ‘15 RB, the dash mounted mic is for Bluetooth phone connection of the cab radio.

Following the radio instructions, you can make a Bluetooth connection to your smart phone. You first turn on the Bluetooth function of both devices prior to hitting the road.

When a call comes in, you can answer the call via the mic and hear the caller over the radio. I’ve used it once and soon forgot all about using the function.

Convenient? Not so much for me. Maybe for others. 🤨

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #27 –
OK, thanks Kent. I haven’t spent much time learning the radio in the rig.  It’s pretty fancy to tell you the truth and I just haven’t had time to take a look at it yet.  Probably won’t use that feature either but you never know!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #28 –

Prior to Christmas, I reached out to my Secret Santa and put in a special LD request-a Deionizer for washing the rig.

Looks much like our two stage water filter for fresh water. Spot free wash and rinse should make cleaning the coach easier.

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I’m looking forward to Spring Clean. Yeah!

Kent

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2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #29 –
Nice, Kent!  If you need a rig to test it on, I’m only two and a half hours away.  I’ll bring the coffee!   :D
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #30 –
Today is winterizing (again).  The calm before the storm . . .
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #31 –
Quote from: HiLola  - 
Today is winterizing (again).  The calm before the storm . . .

Fun, you can try driving your LD in the snow. We have been in Tehachapi a couple of times when it's snowing.
It wasn't bad and we made it safely out of a service station with iced-over pavement, towing  Jeep.
LDs do well in fresh snow. Give it a try.

We have carried a set of snow cables every winter for years, just in case, and never have not had to use them ...yet.
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Larry
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Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #32 –
Think I’ll just stay home, Larry. Doubt I could make it up our gravel driveway anyway.

They used to let you drive the Tehachapi Pass with chains on but I heard they stopped doing that now. They will either escort you without chains if it’s not too bad or they will just close it down completely.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
 
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #33 –
Yesterday we took our LD to Leisure Coachworks in Fontana, CA to get an evaluation of our roof/end cap/window seals.  This is where Vince, formerly of Lazy Daze works now.  He checked around for any leaks and did not find any areas of water intrusion 😁.  Not trusting ourselves to do the resealing, we will be having Leisure Coachworks do it.  Our 17 year-old roof has never been resealed.  Vince is a cool, knowledgeable guy!
2003 RB “Lulu Boo Berry” The Blue Ghost
2008 Jeep Liberty “Mr. Toad”
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #34 –
"Our 17 year-old roof has never been resealed."

You've received more than your share of service from that rood if that's the case. A pat on the back seems to be in order. Larry did my roof at half that age.

I'd also say you made a good decision by having Vince do the work. He's done a lot of work on my roof even though he shied away from Larry's Eternabond.  :D   ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #35 –
Quote from: Linda C  - 
Yesterday we took our LD to Leisure Coachworks in Fontana, CA to get an evaluation of our roof/end cap/window seals.  This is where Vince, formerly of Lazy Daze works now.  He checked around for any leaks and did not find any areas of water intrusion 😁.  Not trusting ourselves to do the resealing, we will be having Leisure Coachworks do it.  Our 17 year-old roof has never been resealed.  Vince is a cool, knowledgeable guy!

Wondering if you got an actual quote as I'd like to start budgeting for a reseal?  You can PM me if you would rather.  Thanks!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #36 –
Greg, not yet, but I will let you know.
2003 RB “Lulu Boo Berry” The Blue Ghost
2008 Jeep Liberty “Mr. Toad”
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #37 –
Finally paint over the two faux windows...
2004 Mid Bath,
2007 Jeep Liberty Towed
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #38 –
"...paint over ..."

Was Ed Newton right, does it look like a bread truck?   ;D   ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #39 –

The semi-annual brake flush was done a couple of days ago, it's good to do this every two to three years. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture from the air, potentially causing rust in the brake system.

I use a pressure flusher that attaches to the master cylinder reservoir, it pumps fresh brake fluid through the system, letting the old fluid escape when each brake caliper's bleed valve is opened, allowing the fluid to flow until clean fluid appears and any air bubbles disappear.
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Larry

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Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #41 –
Now that the weather has warmed up today is a good time to give Villa Verde the first waxing. The nosecone and rear cap are finished and continuing to the front. This will be several days of work. The hardest part was laying on my back to do the underside of the nosecone.  Some time ago I got a surplus shelf rack from a going out of business lumber yard that the nose of the motorhome fit between the supports.  I attached a sheet of 3/4" plywood to the wire shelf and mounted the shelf to meet the nose of the cab just above the wiper blades. It is still a tight fit but it works for me. Time is on my side.
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: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #42 –
Larry, I think you meant biennial brake flush.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #43 –
Mike, are you using this method?  Congrats on your first wax, I still need to do mine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMCsXl9SGgY
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #44 –
Sorry I can’t do it that way. I’m left handed working with my right brain. Some will understand.
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: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #46 –
"The hardest part was laying on my back to do the underside of the nosecone."

Jeeze, color me green with envy, about the shade of your RV barn I'd think!   ::)   ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #47 –
Quote from: Lazy Bones  - 
"The hardest part was laying on my back to do the underside of the nosecone."

Jeeze, color me green with envy, about the shade of your RV barn I'd think!  ::)  ;)

An impressive shop, I'm beyond green with envy and would just about kill for a lift capable of lifting an LD.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #48 –
Quote from: Mike Coachman  - 
Now that the weather has warmed up today is a good time to give Villa Verde the first waxing. The nosecone and rear cap are finished and continuing to the front. This will be several days of work. The hardest part was laying on my back to do the underside of the nosecone.  Some time ago I got a surplus shelf rack from a going out of business lumber yard that the nose of the motorhome fit between the supports.  I attached a sheet of 3/4" plywood to the wire shelf and mounted the shelf to meet the nose of the cab just above the wiper blades. It is still a tight fit but it works for me. Time is on my side.
Mike, I like your MacGyvered ceiling air conditioning system (2nd photo).  ;)

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today?
Reply #49 –
 I like your MacGyvered ceiling air conditioning system

Chris, I got those $20 box fans when K-Mart was still in business here years ago. They were installed when we built the building and the electrician wired then to an adjustable thermostat that I set to turn on at 90F. The system worked quite well for many years until the fans wore out. The ceiling is insulated with double bubble aluminum foil which already keeps the work space comfortable in the summer sun. The building in that picture is our 'Shed' where all the farm equipment is stored including the full hookup spot for Villa Verde. I believe you can see part of the John Deere "Big Boy" tractor in front of motorhome. In the attached photo here the shed is the building to the left and my 'Shop' is to the right where I do all the maintenance, repair, and modifications to equipment. The shop was already on the property when we bought it in 2001.   
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'