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Forum: Chit-Chat 02-20-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,312
Posted By Jim forgrave
We're camping in Florida this weekend. We've been...

We're camping in Florida this weekend. We've been wintering down here for the last couple years. It;s been cold here but sure beats the Michigan weather.
Forum: Chit-Chat 02-19-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,237
Posted By Jim forgrave
Bonnie has been laid off and only works part time...

Bonnie has been laid off and only works part time now. The Back Home Rally for 2010 has been cancelled. Les Pottinger is interested in organizing an RVFEST at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds. RV...
Forum: Rally and Events 02-17-2010, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,108
Posted By Jim forgrave
Bonnie has suggested that we get SOB's to our...

Bonnie has suggested that we get SOB's to our chapters. Does this mean she expects management to shut down the Gulf Streamers International RV Club?? Even Bonnie has been laid off.
Forum: 5th Wheels 09-07-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,573
Posted By Jim forgrave
It seems funny that they can't invent a sealant...

It seems funny that they can't invent a sealant that last longer than just a couple of years!! I also have a leak in my skylight so we'll get some Eternabond. Thanks for the tip mfa!!
Forum: 5th Wheels 09-06-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,266
Posted By Jim forgrave
We have a BLW (LI'L Rocker) hitch which is a 4...

We have a BLW (LI'L Rocker) hitch which is a 4 way like yours and I used to run with it locked in the 2 way swivel but it's harder to unhook at a campsite that has uneven ground so now I run with it...
Forum: Rally and Events 09-17-2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,528
Posted By Jim forgrave
Yes, that was the biggest back home rally so far....

Yes, that was the biggest back home rally so far. This was our 4th one and they keep getting better each time. Glad to see Les Potteiger is doing well after his hip replacement & heart bypass. We...
Forum: 5th Wheels 09-17-2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,208
Posted By Jim forgrave
Good going!! While reading this, I felt sorry...

Good going!! While reading this, I felt sorry for you, but then it made sense that when you purchase a new rig the TV is already secured for travel or in your case they installed a new one so they...
Forum: 5th Wheels 09-16-2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,818
Posted By Jim forgrave
Congrats! We have the same unit, only different...

Congrats! We have the same unit, only different name tag. Our Yellowstone is a 2007 & we bought it at the "Bach Home In Indiana" rally last year. What a great floor plan!! We broke ours in last...
Forum: 5th Wheels 08-21-2007, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,083
Posted By Jim forgrave
We have a 07 Yellowstone and the manual cranks...

We have a 07 Yellowstone and the manual cranks for the slids are on the opposite side across from where the slide you want to crank is, sticking through a hole in the frame. Our slid sticks when we...
Forum: 5th Wheels 07-30-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,465
Posted By Jim forgrave
I think the anode rod should always be in the hot...

I think the anode rod should always be in the hot water tank when in use. It actually prolongs the life of the tank by keeping it clean from the minerals that cake on the walls. When it's in our...
Forum: 5th Wheels 06-16-2007, 04:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,878
Posted By Jim forgrave
Back Home Rally anyone???

Who all is going to the "Back Home in Indiana Rally" this year in Goshen? We'll be going in on Sat & hope to see you there. I moderate the web site for the Michigan chapter of the Gulfstreamers RV...
Forum: 5th Wheels 04-14-2007, 06:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,740
Posted By Jim forgrave
Hi Ray. We belong to the Michigan chapter of the...

Hi Ray. We belong to the Michigan chapter of the Gulfstreamers RV Club and there are 2 of us that have identical 5ers as you are thinking about getting except for the name tag. We just love ours &...
Forum: 5th Wheels 12-22-2006, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,319
Posted By Jim forgrave
I think that is or was a pretty common problem...

I think that is or was a pretty common problem with the bedroom slides. When we were at the factory a couple years ago with our 01 Seahawk for a different reason, there was 2 of us there with the...
Forum: 5th Wheels 11-25-2006, 06:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,918
Posted By Jim forgrave
We traded up to a Yellowstone which is identicle...

We traded up to a Yellowstone which is identicle to the Prairie Schooner last June & we love the extra room the 34' gives us. Have been with Gulf Stream for 6 years now & like their products and have...
Forum: 5th Wheels 09-25-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,481
Posted By Jim forgrave
Michigan Overloaders attending rally in Canada

We're having our fall rally in Canada this Wednesday. This will be our last one for the year, then we'll head for texas right after XMas. Any one else have rallies left?
Forum: 5th Wheels 09-17-2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,866
Posted By Jim forgrave
We just traded up to a 34' FLR Yellowstone and we...

We just traded up to a 34' FLR Yellowstone and we love it. Had an air lock on the pump side of the check valve, but when we hand loosened it the air gushed out & water started pumping. Also the...
Forum: 5th Wheels 11-10-2005, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,900
Posted By Jim forgrave
Well..how do you like your new Yellowstone?...

Well..how do you like your new Yellowstone? You've had it a few months now, am sure you've been on a few trips. We are happy with our 2001 30' Seahawk which is the very same as yellowstone & the...
Forum: 5th Wheels 09-26-2005, 10:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,706
Posted By Jim forgrave
What you wish Gulfstream offered as an option

I am surprised that Gulf Stream does not offer disc brakes as an option for their 5th wheels. Many companies are. We all know the electric brakes most of us have are not good enough in an emergency...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 09-06-2005, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,662
Posted By Jim forgrave
I guess any new start-up site does take time to...

I guess any new start-up site does take time to get going...we're having the same trouble with ours. It's the Michigan chapter of the Gulfstreamers RV Club. https://mioverloaders.zoomshare.com/. We...
Forum: 5th Wheels 07-04-2005, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,722
Posted By Jim forgrave
Spring shackle bracket

Stopped at the factory after the Back Home Rally and John Smith had the frame crew inspect & finish the weld job. And while we waited, had someone take us on a tour of the towables plant. Am very...
Forum: 5th Wheels 06-15-2005, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,722
Posted By Jim forgrave
I knew something was wrong when I heard the 2...

I knew something was wrong when I heard the 2 tires rubbing together. When I got out to look, the bracket had partially broken loose and was fliped down 90 degrees in the verticle position allowing...
Forum: 5th Wheels 06-14-2005, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,722
Posted By Jim forgrave
Broken Spring Shackle Bracket

Has anyone else ever had their suspension brackets break on them? One of my spring shackle brkts on the passenger side rear broke when I was backing into my stg lot after returning home from a rally...
Forum: Class A 06-12-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,749
Posted By Jim forgrave
Are slid locks used for just Motorhomes??

Are slide locks just for Coaches or do we all need them. Nobody has ever asked me if I use them or that I should use them. What's the scoop??
Forum: Rally and Events 06-11-2005, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,942
Posted By Jim forgrave
Back Home Rally

Looking forward to the International Rally, "Back Home in Indiana" this year in Coshen. For those newbies who aren't aware...our web site has a calendar of all the rallie dates....
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 06-10-2005, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,656
Posted By Jim forgrave
Long overdue

Kudos!! Thanks for putting everyone "in the loop". This site will be great for all the Gulf Stream owners. The only complaint I have is that the type is too small. A lot of us are middle age now and...
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