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by bechlumber
Sun Nov 17, 2019 2:23 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Born Free Signs
Replies: 0
Views: 2496

Born Free Signs

I have Six Born Free Signs that I used at rallies to help with directions to the rally sites. I no longer need them and would like to give them to someone in the club. The Signs are about 12"x 18" with a 4' stake. I am located in Laguna Beach, California. You can contact me at my email- be...
by bechlumber
Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Has anybody modified Batt. Compartment for 6 Volt Batts?
Replies: 25
Views: 35303

Re: Has anybody modified Batt. Compartment for 6 Volt Batts?

I installed four 6volt gel batteries in 2004. There is no room left in the battery compartment. We had to put a metal plate under the compartment with a bolt up through the inside floor of the Born Free because of the weight of the batteries. I also added a solar system and inverter/charger 2000 wat...
by bechlumber
Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:32 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Tire pressure on the door sticker or the tire?
Replies: 10
Views: 12514

Tire pressure

Over the 12 years I have owned my BF I have learned a lot about tire pressure. I have had two flat tires because my pressure was to low. I have my rear tires about 77lbs and front at 62lbs. Everything I have read it is safer to have too much pressure in the tires than not enough. If the tire pressur...
by bechlumber
Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: RV antifreeze or Vodka
Replies: 6
Views: 7886

You might try windshield washing fluid. I am sure they would have some that does not freeze.
by bechlumber
Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: Past Rally and Caravan Recaps
Topic: 2009 Quartzsite Rally, January 16-19
Replies: 0
Views: 4943

2009 Quartzsite Rally, January 16-19

Rally Name: 2009 Quartzsite Rally -8th Annual Dates: January 16-19, 2009 Rally Location: Quartzsite, Arizona Rally Hosts: Jeff & Linda Jahraus It was another fun Quartzsite Rally, sunny weather, wonderful people and great food. There were 20 coaches and 33 people. For a few days before the rally...
by bechlumber
Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Melted 110 Volt wiring
Replies: 14
Views: 18330

Heat Strip

I just wanted to comment about the heat strip. I have run the heat strip many times 10-12 hours with no problems. To improve the function of the heat strip I just recently installed a thermostat.
by bechlumber
Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Quartzsite Rally Update #2
Replies: 1
Views: 3216

Check new Quartzsite update

Check new Quartzsite update
by bechlumber
Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Quartzsite Rally Update #2
Replies: 1
Views: 3216

Quartzsite Rally Update #2

Linda & I have not left home yet. The Ford Truck Center is having difficulty finding the correct tie rods. They hope to figure it out tomorrow morning. We hope to leave by early afternoon tomorrow, Thursday. There are two members at the campsite already, Bob & Pat Jones and Tom Dorwart. Tom ...
by bechlumber
Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:43 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Towing Problem
Replies: 10
Views: 11145

Towing

I have a 2002 24RB and have towed a Jeep wrangler for 6 years and have never had a problem. It sounds like your malibu may have a problem. Are you carrying anything in the Malibu to change the weight distribution. It sounds like your Malibu is not tracking right. Is there any chance that your brakin...
by bechlumber
Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Towing Problem
Replies: 10
Views: 11145

Towing

Is your steering wheel on your malibu in the locked position. In my Jeep I have to turn the key to a position to unlock the steering wheel so it turns easily.
by bechlumber
Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: LP Gas
Replies: 5
Views: 6001

Propane Tank

The propane tanks are only filled to 3/4. You can see this on the gauge of the tank. The propane then has room for expansion under higher temperatures. Some 27 years ago my family had a motorhome, a Ford Roll a Long, that Linda and I used for a trip to Oregon in June. It was snowing by Diamond Lake ...
by bechlumber
Tue Nov 06, 2007 6:55 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Winter use
Replies: 34
Views: 49025

Winter Use

Bill, I agree with everything you said. Sharon, I stay at the Mammoth RV park in Mammoth Lakes. It has electrical hookups in the winter but no water or sewer. You can dump and fill your water if you have to at a dump station in the park. It also has showers and heated indoor swimming pool and spa po...
by bechlumber
Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: Winter use
Replies: 34
Views: 49025

Winter Travel

I have taken my 24' RB Born Free on many ski trips with temperatures sometimes below zero. I put some antifreeze in the holding tanks. I open the lower cabinet doors around any water lines to help keep them warm. I have stuffed some insulation behind the shower through the outside access door. At ni...
by bechlumber
Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:57 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: 7th ANNUAL QUARTZSITE RALLY
Replies: 0
Views: 3043

7th ANNUAL QUARTZSITE RALLY

:D The Quartzsite Rally will be held on January 18-21, 2008. It is a lot of fun. Come join us. 8) All the details are on the Rally section of the web.
by bechlumber
Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:08 pm
Forum: General and Technical Information, Questions, and Responses
Topic: 6 volt Batteries
Replies: 18
Views: 27112

6 volt batteries

Bill,

I think the alternator is tied into my inverter/charger monitor. When I have charged the batteries in a campground - not moving, the amps going through the charging systems will decrease as the batteries get full.

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