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Main Forum / General Discussion / Re: Euro Chair - sliding assistance needed
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on: May 16, 2013, 10:41:47 PM
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Don't forget "an object at rest tends to stay at rest" either. Peg says I am the prefect illustration of both. When motivated, I don't stop. When not, I don't start. But, with a complete woodworking and metalworking shop in my garage, I have an idea for the Euro Chair (when the Delrin strips stop working for me)..... Lose the flimsy plastic bottom and make a Cherry base substantial enough to support 3 legitimate soft casters. I've already designed it, have the material and it will only add an inch to the height. I do like the Euro Chair enough to do that.
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Main Forum / General Discussion / Re: Euro Chair - sliding assistance needed
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on: May 16, 2013, 10:01:55 PM
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Another possible problem with the small roller balls......they might leave compression marks on the flooring (little balls have myriad problems). Dittmer's idea might have some merit though (although anything you buy from anywhere most likely won't have the flip-out leg rest).
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Main Forum / General Discussion / Re: Euro Chair - sliding assistance needed
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on: May 13, 2013, 09:17:48 PM
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In truth, I would have like to have installed small roller balls on the bottom but the base is not robust enough to support them. I'm still working on some ideas to beef it up or make a new base (that's one of my Roundtuit tasks because I'm enjoying the use of the coach and it's too dam... er, darn cold to work in the shop in the Winter).
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Main Forum / General Discussion / Re: Euro Chair - sliding assistance needed
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on: May 13, 2013, 06:32:15 PM
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I placed Delrin strips on the bottom and that eliminated the 'scraping' (I was afraid felt pads would pick up sand and scratch the flooring). Also, when traveling, I place the Euro chair back to back with the Passenger's seat and wrap a bungee cord around the seat backs at the crease near the head rests. No sliding for us and my Lady can't feel the bungee cord while sitting in the seat.
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Main Forum / General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!
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on: May 09, 2013, 07:13:20 AM
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Thanks.
Regarding the mileage, I believe smoothing the airflow behind the Phoenix has something to add that wouldn't necessarily happen if it was a regular cabover Class C. That and I drive pretty easy, seldom seeing more than 65.
Work the time while you can (and while you're healthy).
Bob
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Main Forum / General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!
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on: May 08, 2013, 10:42:10 PM
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Oh Ron, B!tch, b!tch, b!tch. We leave for yet another western trip on the 25th. Grand-daughter is getting married. Grand-daughter is getting married? Ohmigosh. Am I really that old? But, thank God, not too old to enjoy this lifestyle (pre-Cancer screening shows NO markers. Pretty good since I smoke like a chimney).
Another post talks about miles per gallon. I'm too embarrased to join that because we get a consistent 9.5 towing.
These rigs are great.
BTW, although I'm not a big fan of green, your Phoenix looks pretty good. Whoda thunk?
Lastly, I'm still waiting for pics of your new drawers (the ones in the Phoenix).
Lastly (again), we'll be passing through IL on 80 - how far are you from there?).
Lastly (finally), yes, I'm drinking again (hear that Jack?).
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Main Forum / General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!
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on: May 08, 2013, 09:21:14 PM
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I have to agree with Ron. If I had my druthers, I'd choose to dispense with the roof antenna and ladder (I don't going up the anyway). I do like the slide though. Other than that, sounds like you've got it wired (pun intended). Enjoy in good health and maybe we'll see you on the road.
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Main Forum / General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!
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on: May 05, 2013, 06:16:18 PM
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OK, I'll stick my $0.02 in on this. Regardless of Ford or Sprinter chassis, the Dinette in a 2350S will not sleep anything taller than a legless midget. The electric sofa will. Our 2552S has the Dinette and we still haven't found a legless midget that wants to sleep over (my 12-year old grand-daughter is too tall for the Dinette).
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Main Forum / General Discussion / Re: Vvvvvvvvvvibration Noise
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on: May 04, 2013, 11:53:16 AM
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I'd suggest you have a look at the heat shield below the cabin and bedroom. It's a fairly long sheet metal piece and I had to brace mine with angle-iron pop-riveted into place to kill a noise. Good luck.
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Main Forum / General Discussion / Re: Picking up our 2552 on Wednesday
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on: April 29, 2013, 10:38:00 AM
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We've left power cords and hoses at the site when we went away for the day. Never have had an incident. And I've been at this for over 30 years. However, there's always the exception and a surge protector will attract more attention than a cord or hose. A chain and lock will be a deterrent.
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Main Forum / General Discussion / Re: Changing of the Guard
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on: April 24, 2013, 10:29:33 PM
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I don't believe chasing or trying to correct history worthwhile. There were quite a few errors in the ads and hopefully, consistently proper english will be prevalent in the future. That will be the telling trait.
But, FWIW, we bought our 2nd and 3rd Phoenix based on quality and customer support. Although we've had outstanding effort by many at Phoenix, Amanda's, Bob's, Carol's and Kermit's are exemplary.
Examples; 1. Our rear view monitor went south and a single call caused Kermit to deliver a new unit to us at the Danforth Bay Rally. AND, Kermit helped me install it on site. 2. Our fridge door broke and a single call to Carol had a drop-shipped replacement waiting for us in Denver a day later.
That, my friends, is exemplary caring and service.
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