Recent content by chasdvorak

We are so very sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. Whether it was a rally in Goshen, a MacGyver fix on our coach in Moab or some barn dancing with Lederhosen at the Octoberfest in The Amana Colonies, it was always a blast to hang out with Bernie. Our deepest condolences to Judy and family. We...

I go with the Harbor Freight style electric hoist and usually try to make a sling with some latch straps. The problem is that I forget how to sling it most of the time. I just found this device which uses the locking latch on the 5th wheel to simulate a pin. This will allow me to lift...

So....I got the rebuilt hydraulic jack back within a few days. Miller Hydraulics in Manteno, IL rebuilt the jack for $345 as compared to $459 for a new Jack from Lippert. I re-installed the jack and cycled it a few times to work out any air in the lines. The jack worked as designed and I have...

Update....I cleaned up the jack, connections and hoses. I checked all of the bolts/fittings which were tight and had no movement. I then cycled the jack 4 times and was able to detect a small leak on the top side of the jack where the cap and piston are joined. Given the history of losing...

Good Evening, I have a leaking hydraulic jack on my Level-up system. This system was one of the original add-ons and it was purchased about 8 years ago during a Goshen rally. I began having a problem where I was losing my level after the coach sat for a few weeks, but I never detected a leak...

As long as we're on the subject of King sized beds, I have a mod that I would like to add to our 2009 BigHorn 3580. I previously installed a King size Sleep Number bed but it is not the RV model which means I too am 4-6" short on the width. I'd like to replace the bed platform (the part that...

I like the helicopter idea.....I have a drone but I think it might be short on the lifting power. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_m9nTcCYGaDYVlRTTZ2Vzk3YWs

Thanks for all the great advice and keep it coming please. We picked the site because of its’ location and it has a nice cement pad (stone under the coach). Here is what I know to date: -The Park is Mesa Regal -World RV (next to the Park) used to provide fork lift parking and they did a...

So....I'm getting ready in a few weeks to set up at a resort in Mesa, AZ for most of Feb/Mar and I have a parking problem. The resort is booked and my spot is extremely tight since it has a tree and light post that I have to get in between while backing in. In the past, an RV dealership next...

This is our first winter with a Sleep Number Bed in the coach. I wasn’t thinking about filling it with the “Pink Stuff” but was wondering if anyone changed air pressure or took the pump home for the winter. Thanks for the advice, Chuck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We recently put a King size Sleep Number in our Big Horn. It was one of the lower end home models. No problem running the pump and hoses. The King is tight near the head of the bed and I might consider trimming or removing the bedside cabinet since I don’t really use it. I’m also thinking...

Sorry to say we are sending our regrets and will be unable to attend this great event. Reggie's Mom got pretty sick and was just released after a 2 week hospital stay....doing better but she'll have need some additional care starting next week. Have fun and we hope to get back next year. Safe...

Have camper, Will Oktoberfest. This is a great time and we just made our reservations at the campground. Looking forward to seeing friends, beer and Bernie's Lederhosen. Safe Travels, Chuck and Reggie

Chuck and Reggie Dvorak have registered with The Old Barn for 9/7-9/10. We are in site M-10. Looking forward to a great time and seeing everyone! Chuck

Thanks Lyle.....looking forward to crossing paths again with you and Pam. Safe Travels, Chuck