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Forum: Class B+ 07-09-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,460
Posted By ezdriver
Quality / Replacement mattress

I'd like to comment on the "hard mattress". I tried laying on a memory foam mattress in a store, and I hated the thing. I felt like it swallowed me up, I couldn't even roll over. They are very...
Forum: Class B+ 06-11-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,609
Posted By ezdriver
On my 2005 BT Cruiser, I pull the assembly out...

On my 2005 BT Cruiser, I pull the assembly out towards the rear. I can reach under the bumper to push it out towards the back and there is enough slack in the rubber grommet to pop it out without...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 12-13-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,007
Posted By ezdriver
One would assume that, as time goes by,...

One would assume that, as time goes by, manufacturers web sites would become more informative. Not in this case - I can't find the chart that I use from years back. And yes, the chart is organized by...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 12-13-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,007
Posted By ezdriver
I hope this will simplify things. 1. Download...

I hope this will simplify things.
1. Download the tire pressure inflation chart for your brand of tire (I have Michelin).
2. Load the coach with your typical travelling weight.
3. Go to a...
Forum: Class C 06-25-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,967
Posted By ezdriver
RVNewb - I enjoyed reading your great trip report...

RVNewb - I enjoyed reading your great trip report and your checklist.
..." (carefully) open fridge and freezer and catch falling items".
Yes!

I particularly like the "all kids inside if RV...
Forum: Plumbing 05-24-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,594
Posted By ezdriver
If there is water in the tank but pulling up on...

If there is water in the tank but pulling up on the valve next to it does not drain anything, then I think the valve or hose must be plugged. Maybe there is no water in it at this time? My tank is...
Forum: Class C 05-24-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,967
Posted By ezdriver
Lots of questions there - without a shakedown...

Lots of questions there - without a shakedown cruise first, I'd be sure to hook up everything at home first, test every system for function before leaving if you haven't already done so.
Driving -...
Forum: Plumbing 05-24-2022, 06:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,594
Posted By ezdriver
I do not have a city/freshwater selector because...

I do not have a city/freshwater selector because my water tank filler is a separate outside connection from the city water connection. The w/h bypass valve has two white water lines going into it and...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-22-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,062
Posted By ezdriver
A while ago I was able to find the Kwikee step...

A while ago I was able to find the Kwikee step manual online, the name is Kwikee #888 Electric Step Owner's Manual (1422279).
But today it's been renamed. I just found it on Lippert Industries...
Forum: Plumbing 05-22-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,594
Posted By ezdriver
The bypass valve in my 2005 BT Cruiser 5270 is...

The bypass valve in my 2005 BT Cruiser 5270 is located under the bed on the driver's side. The positions are marked on it.
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-28-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,621
Posted By ezdriver
wheel liners

Rear wheel liners. Yes, mine drove me nuts. I bought Phoenix USA bolt-on wheel simulators from a local shop that sold me just the rears, so they weren't too costly. They have special nuts that thread...
Forum: Class B+ 08-30-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,816
Posted By ezdriver
I'm another 2005 2750 owner who was frustrated...

I'm another 2005 2750 owner who was frustrated by the uphill water fill.
I use a hose to fill the tank, if I have no nozzle on the hose, I can press it tight enough into the fill hole where most of...
Forum: Class C 03-07-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,502
Posted By ezdriver
Before someone points this out, I'll correct it...

Before someone points this out, I'll correct it here. The majority of the tow bar weight is carried by the hitch receiver, and the weight added to the car is minimal.
Forum: Class C 03-07-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,502
Posted By ezdriver
I tow a CR-V with a 28' BT Cruiser. My first...

I tow a CR-V with a 28' BT Cruiser. My first choice was the Focus, but I wanted higher clearance for national forest roads. I don't understand your question about the Focus ground clearance. There...
Forum: Class B+ 12-06-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,420
Posted By ezdriver
I can tell you what my 2005 BT Cruiser 5270 has. ...

I can tell you what my 2005 BT Cruiser 5270 has.
The control is a red switch in the bathroom on the wall near the 120V outlet.
The heating pad looks like a flat sheet of rubber stuck to the bottom...
Forum: Class B+ 09-09-2020, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,310
Posted By ezdriver
I'm not sure what the exact location of "corner...

I'm not sure what the exact location of "corner of cab roadside" would be, but I'll describe a problem I had which may be useful.
On my 5270 BT Cruiser, after a heavy rain I noticed dampness in the...
Forum: Class B+ 01-27-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,738
Posted By ezdriver
bike rack

On a BT 5270, I used a ladder mounted rack at first, and this is only my personal opinion, many others must successfully use them, but I had two major problems.
I don't remember the brand, it was...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-25-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,913
Posted By ezdriver
My 5270 BT Cruiser has the same switch, so with...

My 5270 BT Cruiser has the same switch, so with the switch off, the 12V disconnected, I put a voltmeter on the house battery terminals then plugged in to 120V shore power, it then reads 13.47V which...
Forum: Class B+ 10-27-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,488
Posted By ezdriver
I don't know if this will "restore" the finish,...

I don't know if this will "restore" the finish, but I'll tell you how I maintain the "nose cone" as I call it, the front cap on my BT Cruiser, and it is still in good condition after 12 years.
First...
Forum: Class B+ 01-21-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,530
Posted By ezdriver
You can get them at that etrailer link, and also...

You can get them at that etrailer link, and also at Camping World. CW may be a little less.

I just tried posting a pic of my skid wheels but I was not successful, so instead, look at the Camping...
Forum: Class B+ 01-21-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,530
Posted By ezdriver
Offtopic for shocks, but regarding the dragging....

Offtopic for shocks, but regarding the dragging. I have the 5270, 28' BT Cruiser and have the dragging problem. When I replaced the generator which is located near the rear, the new one had the...
Forum: Electrical 03-04-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,205
Posted By ezdriver
Generator squeaks, does not start.

Here's a strange symptom. My generator does not even turn over, but it emits a squeal like you would make by releasing air from a toy balloon by stretching and squeezing the inlet tube. It emits this...
Forum: A/V Gear 03-04-2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,866
Posted By ezdriver
Yes, I heard that you can get a voucher for...

Yes, I heard that you can get a voucher for buying a TV converter box. So that means the gov't will pay us to watch TV!
I guess I missed that constitutional amendment where the gov't has the...
Forum: A/V Gear 02-26-2008, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,866
Posted By ezdriver
TV Mounting

As many motorhomes do, my BT Cruiser has the tv mounted high in the front center, in the space where the cabover bed would have been.
First problem is my neck gets sore watching anything over half...
Forum: Class C 01-16-2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,462
Posted By ezdriver
Thanks for the warnings. I'll consider those...

Thanks for the warnings. I'll consider those when/if I try to add on.
My concern about adding a new line from the box is that I'd drill down through the floor, run the new line underneath, then have...
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