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Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 09-07-2022, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By Captain Paul
Better handling with a wider tire base on the...

Better handling with a wider tire base on the front and would look better. From the front it looks like a house on a roller skate.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 09-01-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By Captain Paul
Wheel spacers for front wheels

Has anyone installed or considered installing wheel spacers on the front tires of their land yacht?
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 05-14-2022, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,571
Posted By Captain Paul
I would recommend downshifting when you get to...

I would recommend downshifting when you get to the steeper grades. I live in Colorado and have been over many of the passes several times. Included are a couple pictures from independence pass. A...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 04-28-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,458
Posted By Captain Paul
I would not do anything except keep it clean and...

I would not do anything except keep it clean and maybe use some spray wax on it. I really like Turtle Wax Ice spray. Easy to use and works great.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 01-24-2021, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,677
Posted By Captain Paul
I have two small inverters in my rig. One in the...

I have two small inverters in my rig. One in the bedroom for the tv and one mounted under the glove box for front tv. Using smaller inverters in specific locations may be an easier way to do it vs a...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 07-30-2020, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By Captain Paul
Thanks! That looks promising.

Thanks! That looks promising.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 07-23-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By Captain Paul
Dash electrical Schematic

I was wondering if anyone had an electrical schematic for a 1998 LY, 30’. I am specifically trying to track down the wiring for the fuel gauge. I checked the resistance at the tank and the fuel...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-17-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Posted By Captain Paul
It may be possible you have the high and low beam...

It may be possible you have the high and low beam wires reversed. Also make sure that the lights are not upside down. There is definitely a distinctive cut off with the lights on low beam versus on...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-12-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 918
Posted By Captain Paul
Do you have a picture of your lights now?

Do you have a picture of your lights now?
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-01-2020, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 759
Posted By Captain Paul
Just finished replacing the transmission output...

Just finished replacing the transmission output seal.
The big Takeaway is… If you notice on the picture there’s a lot of grime above where the transmission break is located. Way more than would...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 05-02-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 759
Posted By Captain Paul
Thanks for the info. I will let you know how the...

Thanks for the info. I will let you know how the repair goes.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 05-01-2020, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 759
Posted By Captain Paul
Fluid leak

I noticed the other day a large puddle of what appears to be ATF fluid underneath my MH. I haven’t had much time to investigate yet but I took some pictures and thought I would post it to see if...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 04-04-2020, 06:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 982
Posted By Captain Paul
https://www.euramtec.com/parts/a/a01/4769.html ...

https://www.euramtec.com/parts/a/a01/4769.html

Check out this link and see if this is the type of switch you are looking for. They work well in my 1998 LY. As far as labels go, I used a LabelMaker...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 03-13-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Posted By Captain Paul
Thanks! ...

Thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079L55PX7?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 03-12-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Posted By Captain Paul
No problem with the temperature. They are much...

No problem with the temperature. They are much cooler than the halogen lights that were originally installed.
They were not hard to install. The only problem I had was getting a couple of screws...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 03-07-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Posted By Captain Paul
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Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 03-07-2020, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Posted By Captain Paul
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Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 03-06-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Posted By Captain Paul
Land Yacht headlights

I have debated for a long time what to do about the headlights on our 98 motorhome. They were extremely dim and very challenging for night driving in the mountains. I just replace them with LED...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 07-29-2019, 07:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,977
Posted By Captain Paul
Glad that worked for you! I have a hot and cold...

Glad that worked for you! I have a hot and cold water spigot in my garage at home so that’s how I was able to get that much hot water. The sprayer is pretty far up in the tank so it seems that they...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-10-2019, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,864
Posted By Captain Paul
My RV also was missing the bolts for the...

My RV also was missing the bolts for the doghouse. You can pick them up at Home Depot. I used 1/4-20 2” Stainless steel and use a 1/4” stainless steel washer.
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Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-10-2019, 07:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,977
Posted By Captain Paul
Yes vinegar. It works well for cleaning.

Yes vinegar. It works well for cleaning.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-09-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,977
Posted By Captain Paul
Thank you all for your help. Today I used a scope...

Thank you all for your help. Today I used a scope to look down into the tank and locate the black water spray nozzle. It is located further up in the tank and I originally expected. I filled my black...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-07-2019, 08:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,977
Posted By Captain Paul
Black tank flush system

I was dumping the black tank on my RV today and when I use the black tank flush system I was not able to get any water through. I am thinking that the check valve must be seized. In trying to save...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-04-2019, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,930
Posted By Captain Paul
Overheating in 30’ 1993 454

Update on my RV:
The Engine temperature sensor that was in the vehicle that did not work is an ACD 12554253. This is the sensor that is listed for this engine but it only seems to work with a...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 05-25-2019, 11:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,930
Posted By Captain Paul
I have a 1998 Chevrolet P 30.

I have a 1998 Chevrolet P 30.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 05-24-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,930
Posted By Captain Paul
I’m wondering if you were able to resolve your...

I’m wondering if you were able to resolve your engine temperature issues? When I bought my motorhome the engine temperature gauge would only go up to 140°. I change the thermostat to make sure that...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 04-10-2019, 08:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,280
Posted By Captain Paul
Water in the fuel could be a distinct...

Water in the fuel could be a distinct possibility. Since these motorhomes hold a large amount of fuel and sit for extended periods of time I think it’s imperative that everyone use some type of fuel...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-20-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,954
Posted By Captain Paul
No you do not need to drill holes into the side...

No you do not need to drill holes into the side panel. When you remove the trim along the top edge you should see where the delamination has occurred. You’ll be able to insert the resin from the top...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-11-2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,954
Posted By Captain Paul
I had a small amount of delamination from water...

I had a small amount of delamination from water getting through on each of the four corners of my RV. I ordered a delamination kit which worked really well and then made sure everything was fully...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-11-2018, 08:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
Thanks so much! Feel free to PM me if I can...

Thanks so much! Feel free to PM me if I can answer any specific questions for you. Good luck!
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 09-04-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,330
Posted By Captain Paul
That looks awesome! Thanks for sharing. Can you...

That looks awesome! Thanks for sharing. Can you tell me what toilet you installed?
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-18-2018, 03:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
Finally finished front dashboard, TV, DVD, and...

Finally finished front dashboard, TV, DVD, and sound bar.
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Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 04-22-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
Interior remodel

Here’s a photo of the command hooks that I used for the day/night shades. I just drilled a small hole and then used a clear plastic bead to keep the string from pulling through. Also, is a picture of...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-26-2018, 08:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
I used Noico 80 mil car Sound deadening mat from...

I used Noico 80 mil car Sound deadening mat from Amazon.com. One36 ft.² pack and one18 ft.² pack to cover the wood in the drivers and passengers area, and two layers on the driver door. One on the...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-22-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By Captain Paul
The photo of yours looks like it’s different...

The photo of yours looks like it’s different dimensions than what I have and DreamRoper’s. It looks like you have a series of switches down the driver side that I did not have on mine.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-21-2018, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By Captain Paul
1995 Motorhome Land Yacht Question

That is where the TV goes. My 1998 was on its second TV in that location. I toyed with the idea of moving it but ultimately decided to keep it there and update it with a new monitor and Blu-ray...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-05-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
Regarding the carpet… I don’t think it matters...

Regarding the carpet… I don’t think it matters too much. The carpet I used had a soft back that was fairly heavy. When I pulled the carpet off of the doghouse I use that as a template. I used 3M...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-05-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
I initially thought about mounting the rearview...

I initially thought about mounting the rearview camera where the TV was but felt like the rearview camera worked better mounted up higher like a rearview mirror. I then replace the TV with a new TV...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-04-2018, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,430
Posted By Captain Paul
I took my RV to a trunk suspension shop to have...

I took my RV to a trunk suspension shop to have them check it over. I also added a leaf spring to the rear suspension and spacers to level it. Replacement parts I’ve purchased from...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-04-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
I purchased my camera system on AliExpress.com. ...

I purchased my camera system on AliExpress.com.
I would recommend looking around at what’s available locally and compatible with your current system, so you can use the existing wiring. Then you can...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 01-27-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
Labor for the reupholstery was $990. We used a...

Labor for the reupholstery was $990. We used a designer Sunbrella fabric so it was quite expensive, but that part depends on what fabric you choose.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 01-25-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
I took the couch, barrel chair and cushions from...

I took the couch, barrel chair and cushions from the dining room table to a auto upholstery place in town. The rest of the upholstery work we did ourselves on the cornice boxes and wall as you walk...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-30-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,771
Posted By Captain Paul
Prior to buying my 1998 30 foot Land Yacht...

Prior to buying my 1998 30 foot Land Yacht motorhome earlier this year, I had a Jayco 27BH travel trailer. I had this unit for 10 years. It used scissor jacks to stabilize the trailer when camping....
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-24-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
Interior remodel

Thanks!
I painted all the hard plastic which had slightly yellowed over time. That included both door panels, lower part of the dash below the wood trim, trim between the two front windows and the...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-22-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
Interior remodel

The front cornice boxes are done… So I thought I would post a couple additional photos and also two photos of the painted front dash.
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Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-16-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
On the cabinets above the sofa and in the bedroom...

On the cabinets above the sofa and in the bedroom I removed the mirror and then flipped the door panels. I used foam core board from Walmart, and covered it with shelf paper that match the cabinetry....
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-11-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
I used smart tiles adhesive backsplash. The...

I used smart tiles adhesive backsplash. The bathroom I purchased at Lowe’s…They had it in stock. The kitchen tile I ordered from thesmarttiles.com
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-11-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
Interior remodel

one other bedroom photo that got left out...
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Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-11-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,061
Posted By Captain Paul
Interior remodel

I thought I would post some before and after pictures of our 1998 land yacht. Changes include;
- [ ] New carpet
- [ ] Reupholstered with Sunbrella fabric.
- [ ] Backsplash in bathroom and kitchen...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-03-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,142
Posted By Captain Paul
Engine hood

I have a 1998 airstream land yacht, 30 foot. Airstream change the front end on the 2000 models and later, by moving the headlights up and adding the grill to the hood… I'm wondering if anyone with a...
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