Hi Dufus (Chiko) I just spent nearly two day watching your site from scratch I am enjoying it very much. You have picked yourself up a nice rig there. I am looking forward to coming along for the ride. Now about the butt at least there was no what we call here in Oz plumbers crack or bike stand LOL. enjoying the vids Cya
Hello Chico, glad that Guz is up and running now!! You've been working so hard on him. All that you've done is so impressive. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about my Rc and to do little jobs myself, emphasis on "little." Anyway, enjoy Guz! Peaceful journey!
ThinkBig I am no expert on RVs but I am doing my best to learn. Thanks for the kind words!
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What you could do to insulate more the doghouse is find the material at a scrap yard. Many large cars have a black fireproof thick felt attached to the inside of the hood. You could use this material to insulate the engine. It is fireproof and sound deadening too. I guess you could buy that for a few bucks, try a large car with a big hood like a Taurus or Cadillac or something. Then just stick it there with spay on high temp adhesive? I don't know about the way your engine is setup, but a transmission cooler would be a nice addition and good large fans to suck the air from the radiator and push it on the engine, but maybe you already have those. Also, a high flow air filter will make a BIG difference in cooling the engine, it stays cooler when it breathes well. Just my two cents. Say hi to Rufus for me. Take care.
Keep up the good work! Getting rid of a lifetime of "stuff" can't be easy, I'm sure. Hang in there, we're all pulling for you! Soon, soon...you'll be on your way!
Good job with the insulation on the doghouse Chico, and we are impressed......NO plumbers crack! It's good to see Guz back home and you happily going about your projects. Love your videos, give Rufus a pat on the head from us.
Great to see you progressing Chico. Can I be cheeky and request a video of your motor home being driven along the road(from the outside I mean!) I'd like to see what it looks like 'on the move' lol Good luck to you and Rufus, hope maybe a change of location might help his skin itching problem when you can finally start your adventures Jim
I was surprised at the big roll of double sticky tape ! I added that to my rv supply list ... I can see that coming in handy ! Lol ... You have a wonderful day too !
Make sure you carry an extra belt with you. They always break at the worst times. My old 97 Southwind was a Chevy chassis and they were known for cracking headers. So I ran two dryer vents from the front to the sides of the engine to help move air in the dog house. Cooled it down a lot. Just some possible hints.
Good Morning. I have used a different product , however here is one I just looked at. You could use it on the dog house or the under the floor in any of the storage compartments to reduce road noise HushMat.
Chico.... I am.going to use the sound deadening material that sticks on contact and has a metalized covering.. it is pricey but will keep the doghouse cool and the sound down. Steve
great to see things going the right way dont over do it in that heat soon be time to slip a bit north for the summer. great job enjoy the videos at least the dog house is secure so Rufus can stay in the cabin with you.
You could get "Dyna Mat". It has a sticky side and you can trim it to fit. You could also spray on "Lizard Skin". Both fight heat and noise. The glue on your tape will melt and the heat shield will fall again.
Rufus N Dufus I can appreciate that. We don't even have the money saved yet to start the process of putting our traveling rig together. Seems like when we get ready to start something else, another problem comes up that delays it. Oh well, it will happen or it won't!
Hey Chico ... if you find replacement materials for doghouse, please post it .. our Triton V10 is loud and anything to deaden the noise would be helpful .. replacing the rubber edging around the doghouse also helps reduce heat from engine.
Love the butt cam! I really enjoy your videos and expect a large following once you get on the road. You seem like such a nice man....really enjoy that part. Have a groovy time making the rv your home.
Chico.. Go to a marine supply and get some marine sound deadening material. When I rigged yachts thats what we used and it has to be the best sound proofing and insulation you can get
Hi Chico ... Think I got all your vids watched now , so will be waiting for more , L O L ... So what kind of vehicle are you going to tow and what is the tow rating of your rig ?? Thanks for the great videos ...
haveguitarwilltravel I am going to tow a GMC Sierra 1500, a little large but it is a good vehicle and I do not want to sell it. The rig has an 8000lb towing capacity. We will see what happens.
Looks good Chico! I'm kinda concerned about the plug for you scanner. Is there a chance of moisture or road spray getting into those connections? And if it did would it cause problems unless it's already covered? But anyway your AWESOME Chico! I LOVE your video's! :-)
Craig Sawyer The plug is a very tight fit and te end of the extension cable has a cap on it. You are correct about the concern, if it were not protected it would be a bad idea. Thanks for pointing it out. Have a great day and thank you Craig!
Thanks for sharing and good luck, could I ask what year is you motorhome I am looking to by a used class A and trying to decide how old is to old budgets around at max around 40K. Any suggestion would be appreciated Richard
Richard Val Richard, you have more than 3x the budget I had. You should be able to find a real nice Diesel Pusher for that kind of money. Lots of good deals out there, stick to the privets sellers for the best deals. Good Luck!!
Love your videos! I JUST got my 99 Damon Intruder yesterday & so excited. I used the generator a few times today & ran good but then putted out. Wants to turn over but doesn't. Fit full tank of gas...still nothing. Now ck engine lights on. Do you think that test machine you got could detect what's going on? Should I get one?
BRATTICUS68 If you just bought your Rig Take it back to the dealer & demand they fix it, especially if it is a recent purchase.As SKPjoe Coursegold said, take it back..
HI Guys! Actually... (sheepishly lowers her head) haha it was my fault!! UGH! I am a big time newbie.. I was trying to start the generator while the AC's were in the "on" position. You can do that, I now found out. I put everything in the off position and BINGO! Working like a charm!! Thanks for your help! Also, it was a private sale. But I'm super happy and Love it! Chico's video's also help me a TON as well!! :D
Chico please let me know you got my message whether you're in a good or you're in the bed on that frigerator I don't want you or your motorhome to burn up please let me know you at least got the message will you do anything about it that's up to you let me know you got my message so I can go to sleep at night
What I think what Eric Sweet is talking about is the recall for several RV refrigerators. They had a tendency to catch fire and burn up the RV. There is no danger if the refrigerator is not being used (Eric you can now sleep). If Chico's fridge is on the recall list then he can take Guz to an RV shop and they can order and install a "kit" which adds extra shielding and thermal sensors to the refrigerator. The retro-fit kit takes about an hour to install. My RV fridge was on the recall list and I arranged for Camping World to order and install the kit at no charge to me. To check to see if an RV fridge is on the recall list, search for "RV refrigerator recall" and follow the links.
I could not believe how well your RV ran on the way home from the shop,and it was quiet and not a lot of rattling noises!
Janet Clement Please God let him run for a long long time! :) Thank you for following Janet.
Hi Dufus (Chiko)
I just spent nearly two day watching your site from scratch I am enjoying it very much.
You have picked yourself up a nice rig there.
I am looking forward to coming along for the ride.
Now about the butt at least there was no what we call here in Oz plumbers crack or bike stand LOL.
enjoying the vids
Cya
Douglas Aitken Hi Douglas, thank you for following along and thank you for the kind words. Now about that plumbers crack!!! :)
Hello Chico, glad that Guz is up and running now!! You've been working so hard on him. All that you've done is so impressive. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about my Rc and to do little jobs myself, emphasis on "little." Anyway, enjoy Guz! Peaceful journey!
ThinkBig I am no expert on RVs but I am doing my best to learn. Thanks for the kind words!
What you could do to insulate more the doghouse is find the material at a scrap yard. Many large cars have a black fireproof thick felt attached to the inside of the hood. You could use this material to insulate the engine. It is fireproof and sound deadening too. I guess you could buy that for a few bucks, try a large car with a big hood like a Taurus or Cadillac or something. Then just stick it there with spay on high temp adhesive? I don't know about the way your engine is setup, but a transmission cooler would be a nice addition and good large fans to suck the air from the radiator and push it on the engine, but maybe you already have those. Also, a high flow air filter will make a BIG difference in cooling the engine, it stays cooler when it breathes well. Just my two cents. Say hi to Rufus for me. Take care.
Keep up the good work! Getting rid of a lifetime of "stuff" can't be easy, I'm sure. Hang in there, we're all pulling for you! Soon, soon...you'll be on your way!
Southerngal Every day brings my closer to the goal! Thanks for your support!
Good job with the insulation on the doghouse Chico, and we are impressed......NO plumbers crack! It's good to see Guz back home and you happily going about your projects. Love your videos, give Rufus a pat on the head from us.
Flip and Nana Thank you Flip, Rufus and I are very anxious to get going.
That insulation was originally glued to the dog house. It came off and fell on the engine. You saved yourself a fire.
Great to see you progressing Chico.
Can I be cheeky and request a video of your motor home being driven along the road(from the outside I mean!) I'd like to see what it looks like 'on the move' lol
Good luck to you and Rufus, hope maybe a change of location might help his skin itching problem when you can finally start your adventures
Jim
JimmyJagg Hi Jimmy, I am trying to put some more videos of Guz in action! So much to do and so little time! :)
Glad things going good for you.Lots of blessings to you, good health to you and to Rufus.
Katie Drew Thank you Katie!
I was surprised at the big roll of double sticky tape ! I added that to my rv supply list ... I can see that coming in handy ! Lol ... You have a wonderful day too !
Kelly Sheridan Like duct tape, never leave home without it!:)
Make sure you carry an extra belt with you. They always break at the worst times.
My old 97 Southwind was a Chevy chassis and they were known for cracking headers. So I ran two dryer vents from the front to the sides of the engine to help move air in the dog house. Cooled it down a lot. Just some possible hints.
good idea---------i'm putting it on my list.
Vader1957 Excellent suggestion!! Thank you! :)
Good Deal Hombre Chico!
Addams Family Thank you!
Just subscribed over the weekend and am caught up to date. A very inspirational tale. Enjoy life...enjoy the journey, Chico. Regards, Terry
RxMixer Thank you!
good fix. i'm sure it was worth the time put into it.
SKPjoe Coursegold Thanks. All the little things add up! :)
Glad your back miss yah
j glesby Thank you! :)
Good Morning. I have used a different product , however here is one I just looked at. You could use it on the dog house or the under the floor in any of the storage compartments to reduce road noise HushMat.
wdempsey100 Thank you very much for sharing that with me!
Nice people deserve nice comments. You are a great guy!
john charles Hope is wasn't to rough, rough rough!
john charles Thank you John!
john charles It was not to bad, but I am glad it is over!
Chico....
I am.going to use the sound deadening material that sticks on contact and has a metalized covering.. it is pricey but will keep the doghouse cool and the sound down.
Steve
1pilotsteve It is a good idea to include some of that stuff in there. Makes a big difference in the sound level.
great to see things going the right way dont over do it in that heat soon be time to slip a bit north for the summer. great job enjoy the videos at least the dog house is secure so Rufus can stay in the cabin with you.
Mac Crane Hi Mac, it is getting a little warm here. Rufus and I could both use a break from the coming heat!
You could get "Dyna Mat". It has a sticky side and you can trim it to fit. You could also spray on "Lizard Skin". Both fight heat and noise. The glue on your tape will melt and the heat shield will fall again.
cruyeda That is the kind of material I am looking for! Thank you!
I found you from Debs channel ...you guys seem like so much fun :)
One step at a time, you'll be out on the road before ya know it.
***** Seems like forever at the moment! :)
Rufus N Dufus I can appreciate that. We don't even have the money saved yet to start the process of putting our traveling rig together. Seems like when we get ready to start something else, another problem comes up that delays it. Oh well, it will happen or it won't!
*****
It will happen!!
Rufus N Dufus Thanks.
Good Job ! here is 22 only sent me some heat ! Lol :)
Bruno Roy If only I could! The heat gets to be to much sometimes!:)
Hey Chico ... if you find replacement materials for doghouse, please post it .. our Triton V10 is loud and anything to deaden the noise would be helpful .. replacing the rubber edging around the doghouse also helps reduce heat from engine.
you need something like that
www.amazon.com/Sound-Mat-Automotive-Deadener-Installation/dp/B00BEXFB7O
korsaire65 ... Thanks!
Michele-Mike Bradley Hi Michelle, I will do that if I find something.
korsaire65 That just might be the ticket!
Love the butt cam! I really enjoy your videos and expect a large following once you get on the road. You seem like such a nice man....really enjoy that part. Have a groovy time making the rv your home.
linner smith Thank you very much.
Chico.. Go to a marine supply and get some marine sound deadening material. When I rigged yachts thats what we used and it has to be the best sound proofing and insulation you can get
Bob Outdoorz Bob, that is a great idea! I will look into that! :)
Hi Chico ... Think I got all your vids watched now , so will be waiting for more , L O L ... So what kind of vehicle are you going to tow and what is the tow rating of your rig ?? Thanks for the great videos ...
haveguitarwilltravel I am going to tow a GMC Sierra 1500, a little large but it is a good vehicle and I do not want to sell it. The rig has an 8000lb towing capacity. We will see what happens.
Looks good Chico! I'm kinda concerned about the plug for you scanner. Is there a chance of moisture or road spray getting into those connections? And if it did would it cause problems unless it's already covered? But anyway your AWESOME Chico! I LOVE your video's! :-)
Craig Sawyer The plug is a very tight fit and te end of the extension cable has a cap on it. You are correct about the concern, if it were not protected it would be a bad idea. Thanks for pointing it out. Have a great day and thank you Craig!
Thanks for sharing and good luck, could I ask what year is you motorhome I am looking to by a used class A and trying to decide how old is to old budgets around at max around 40K.
Any suggestion would be appreciated
Richard
Richard Val Richard, you have more than 3x the budget I had. You should be able to find a real nice Diesel Pusher for that kind of money. Lots of good deals out there, stick to the privets sellers for the best deals. Good Luck!!
Lol very nice butt their pal, great vid take care love the vids
Chuck Polhamus At least there was no plumber's crack. :/
Mark Handler Thank God!
Chuck Polhamus Thank you Chuck!
Rufus N Dufus Dog House Whistle...
Love your videos! I JUST got my 99 Damon Intruder yesterday & so excited. I used the generator a few times today & ran good but then putted out. Wants to turn over but doesn't. Fit full tank of gas...still nothing. Now ck engine lights on. Do you think that test machine you got could detect what's going on? Should I get one?
take it back and have them fix all problems.
BRATTICUS68 If you just bought your Rig Take it back to the dealer & demand they fix it, especially if it is a recent purchase.As SKPjoe Coursegold said, take it back..
HI Guys! Actually... (sheepishly lowers her head) haha it was my fault!! UGH! I am a big time newbie.. I was trying to start the generator while the AC's were in the "on" position. You can do that, I now found out. I put everything in the off position and BINGO! Working like a charm!! Thanks for your help! Also, it was a private sale. But I'm super happy and Love it! Chico's video's also help me a TON as well!! :D
excellent-----roll on.
BRATTICUS68 Ah Hotttie Smart Rocker Chic!! Yeah that's what I'm talkin bout...
Mmmm, Not sure with the heat of the engine those sticky tapes will stay. Hopefully, I'm wrong.
Terry I am not sure either, but it is very aggressive tape. Can't be any worse than it was! :)
Chico please let me know you got my message whether you're in a good or you're in the bed on that frigerator I don't want you or your motorhome to burn up please let me know you at least got the message will you do anything about it that's up to you let me know you got my message so I can go to sleep at night
Wtf are you talking about dude?
What I think what Eric Sweet is talking about is the recall for several RV refrigerators. They had a tendency to catch fire and burn up the RV.
There is no danger if the refrigerator is not being used (Eric you can now sleep).
If Chico's fridge is on the recall list then he can take Guz to an RV shop and they can order and install a "kit" which adds extra shielding and thermal sensors to the refrigerator. The retro-fit kit takes about an hour to install. My RV fridge was on the recall list and I arranged for Camping World to order and install the kit at no charge to me. To check to see if an RV fridge is on the recall list, search for "RV refrigerator recall" and follow the links.
BB Cooter Thank you for the info. is it possible for a rig as old as mine to have one of those recalled units? Guess I will have to check!
Eric Sweet Yes I got the message, I am going to check it out. Thank you for the heads up!