Re: visit to the Mothership / Slides Reply #25 – January 08, 2009, 02:04:02 pm Yahoo Message Number: 98428Quote If I recall correctly, Coach House went out of business, so it might be irrelevant. Do you have something to back that statement up? I haven't heard about Coach House going out of business, according to the Coach House Owner's December 2008 Newsletter, http://choc-talk.net/Newsletter_37.pdf, there's no Quoteindication that they've gone out of business. In fact, Coach House is due Quoteto attend the Tampa RV Show according to the Newsletter. Doesn't sound like Quotea company that has gone out of business or is on the verge of doing so. He might of been thinking of Country Coach. Country Coach is on the verge of folding.Art
Re: visit to the Mothership / Slides Reply #26 – January 08, 2009, 02:15:59 pm Yahoo Message Number: 98429older_fossil wrote: He might of been thinking of Country Coach. Country Coach is on the verge of folding. --- Or of Coachmen RV, recently sold to Forest River.Joan
Re: visit to the Mothership / Slides Reply #27 – January 08, 2009, 11:07:53 pm Yahoo Message Number: 98430Another defunct brand you might be thinking of is Chinook, I believe, which still seem to sell used at premium prices.
Re: visit to the Mothership / Slides Reply #28 – January 09, 2009, 12:39:16 am Yahoo Message Number: 98431Quote wrote: Kinda flaunty to buy up for dogs, eh? --- It is? Do you actually mean that some people *don't* adjust their life/travel/volunteer time/residence decisions to conform to the comfort and convenience rrquirements of their dogs (and cats)? Uh ohhhh.... ;-)Joan (and her two "life managers") ;^) I think we fall into the "flaunty" for the pets, too. They have us pretty well trained.Sharon N.Crossville, TN
Re: visit to the Mothership / Slides Reply #29 – January 11, 2009, 04:25:50 pm Yahoo Message Number: 98503Always wondered how Jeeps raised up "way high" handle.Cheers, Don
jacked up Reply #30 – January 11, 2009, 04:42:30 pm Yahoo Message Number: 98504Hi Larry,The Jeeps and trucks "jacked up" a lot more than 6 inches with the huge wheels were the ones I had in mind. However, your response prompts me to ask you a question.Understand, I have zero knowledge of the subject. I was looking at some web sites about lifters and found that for $400 to $1,000 in parts, I too could raise it up 2 to 6 inches.Lifters only raises the body, not such things as the rear end. So lifters come in handy when you can find a clear path for the rear end, but not the rear end and say the rocker panels.Have I got that right or am I, as usual, missing something.How is Quartzite?Don BB10We will be in Utah and Colorado off roading this summer.
Re: jacked up Reply #31 – January 11, 2009, 05:45:11 pm Yahoo Message Number: 98505"Lifters only raises the body, not such things as the rear end. So lifters come in handy when you can find a clear path for the rear end, but not the rear end and say the rocker panels. Have I got that right or am I, as usual, missing some"DonThere are body lifts and suspension lifts. Vehicles with separate body and frame can use a body lift. Spacers are installed to increase the distance between the frame and body, usually done to accommodate taller tires. The drive train and suspension can be left alone, if desired.Suspension lifts replace the stock springs with taller ones to provide ground clearance and more upward suspension travel to soak up rough terrain. Depending on the height of the lift, many other parts, besides the springs, may need replacing with new modified components. Shorts lifts (1-2") can be done fairly cheaply. Taller lifts, with longer suspension travel can cost major bucks for parts and proper installation. A key word her is proper installation. Raising a vehicle alter dozens of relationships between the various moving parts. It takes Factory engineer's years and million of dollars to get the stock parts happily working together. When you raise a vehicle, a lot of that is thrown out the window. The geometry of the drive shaft, axles, steering and suspension is all altered and needs to be correctly adjusted and aligned. It is VERY time consuming and a skill not all mechanics have. As for how a raised vehicle handles, well just realize when raising the center of gravity several inches, the vehicle will never handle like a stock one. You need to develop a more cautious driving style on the street since the handling and brakes are compromised. Wider tires and rims, along with over-sized brakes are available, with the serious application of more cash, can help improve things.If you need more information, e-mail me.Larry 2001 Jeep Cherokee 4" lift, 33' tires, just about everything modified Jeep - Just Empty Every pocket
Re: jacked up Reply #32 – January 12, 2009, 06:59:10 pm Yahoo Message Number: 98526--- In lifewithalazydazerv@yahoogroups.com, Don MalpasHave I got that right or am I, as usual, missing something.How is Quartzite?Don BB10We will be in Utah and Colorado off roading this summer.Hey Don, I can not add anything to the other Larry's reply. He is spot on with his comments. I have bought several Jeep parts from an firm called 4WD.com. I have found them fair on their prices and have quality items. A good suspension lift kit with all the bells and whistles will run you over a grand, I think my kit ran about $1200."Jeep - Just Empty Every pocket", I like that!You can call or write the Silverton, CO Chamber of Commerce and they will send you a map of trails in that area. We bombed around there this fall and it was great. Scenic and not too extreme. Moab, UT has several very nice areas to off road. Be prepared to look wimpy. They have vehicle there with 4 foot wheels and Corvette power. On my way this Friday to Quartzite. Will meet up there with several friends of mine. It should be fun.Let me know if I can help you with your Jeep mods.Larry BB12
So, what year is your RV?...really Reply #33 – January 13, 2009, 01:49:53 pm Yahoo Message Number: 98535In an earlier post I stated that I believed RV manufacturers in fact controlled the RV model year as opposed to the VIN number being the controlling factor. In talking to the Government Affairs department of the RVIA, today, these are the facts. From the date of issuance of the VIN number (engine/chassis build) to the date of attachment of the bodywork to complete the RV for sale, the RV manufacturer has two years in which to designate a model year. So, an RV can conceivably be built two model years after, say, its 2007 model year chassis and legitimately be sold as a 2009 model. Just something to think about if there are improvements in the chassis in the meantime and you thought your RV had them, based on its selling year.
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