Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #25 – January 15, 2021, 04:33:30 pm Quote from: majortom - January 15, 2021, 03:47:04 pm@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? 1 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #26 – January 15, 2021, 05:34:02 pm 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 2 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #27 – January 15, 2021, 05:43:54 pm 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!
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #28 – January 15, 2021, 05:47:01 pm 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. AQUATICLIFE Deionized Spot-Free Car Rinse Unit - Premium Water Deionizer for Car Washing - Spotless Car, RV, and Motorcycle Wash System Amazon.com: AQUATICLIFE Deionized Spot-Free Car Rinse Unit - Premium Water...Iâm looking forward to Spring Clean. Yeah!Kent 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #29 – January 15, 2021, 07:55:49 pm 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!
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #30 – January 22, 2021, 09:50:55 am Today is winterizing (again). The calm before the storm . . .
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #31 – January 22, 2021, 01:59:26 pm Quote from: HiLola - January 22, 2021, 09:50:55 amToday 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.Amazon.com: Security Chain Company SZ429 Super Z6 Cable Tire Chain for...Larry As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #32 – January 22, 2021, 02:41:06 pm 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.
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #33 – January 23, 2021, 03:56:38 pm 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! 7 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #34 – January 23, 2021, 04:40:16 pm "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. 2 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #35 – January 23, 2021, 04:48:13 pm Quote from: Linda C - January 23, 2021, 03:56:38 pmYesterday 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!
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #36 – January 23, 2021, 04:50:56 pm Greg, not yet, but I will let you know. 1 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #37 – January 24, 2021, 08:55:58 am Finally paint over the two faux windows... 2 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #38 – January 24, 2021, 11:06:45 am "...paint over ..."Was Ed Newton right, does it look like a bread truck? 2 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #39 – January 24, 2021, 01:22:25 pm 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.Amazon.com: Motive Products - 0107 Power Pressure Brake Bleeder for Ford and...Larry 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #40 – January 24, 2021, 01:23:39 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - January 24, 2021, 11:06:45 am"...paint over ..."Was Ed Newton right, does it look like a bread truck? Yes.Larry 4 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #41 – January 24, 2021, 01:44:57 pm 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. 4 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #42 – January 24, 2021, 02:08:45 pm Larry, I think you meant biennial brake flush.
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #43 – January 24, 2021, 02:12:32 pm Mike, are you using this method? Congrats on your first wax, I still need to do mine.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMCsXl9SGgY
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #44 – January 24, 2021, 02:42:23 pm Sorry I can’t do it that way. I’m left handed working with my right brain. Some will understand. 1 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #45 – January 24, 2021, 04:11:05 pm Quote from: HiLola - January 24, 2021, 02:08:45 pmLarry, I think you meant biennial brake flush.You are correct, my bad.Larry
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #46 – January 24, 2021, 04:14:31 pm "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! 2 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #47 – January 24, 2021, 04:19:38 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - January 24, 2021, 04:14:31 pm"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 2 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #48 – January 24, 2021, 04:35:59 pm Quote from: Mike Coachman - January 24, 2021, 01:44:57 pmNow 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 2 Likes
Re: What are you doing to your Lazy Daze today? Reply #49 – January 25, 2021, 08:13:37 am I like your MacGyvered ceiling air conditioning systemChris, 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. 1 Likes