RE: Bad pinion bearing?
I had a vibration in the 2003 Ford chassis that I owned.As a former medium truck mechanic,I was sure that I could tell the difference in a tire vibration and a drivetrain vibration.My coach was still under warranty,so I took it to the dealer.After their diagnosis,I did my own tests.I first checked the gear oil,then driveshaft alignment,then carrier bearings,then rear trans.bearing.I found nothing obvious to this point, and proceeded to eliminate the tires by removing all rear wheels and running the engine through all the gears.The vibration was still there.I then removed each drive shaft until the vibration went away.Turned out that the front drive shaft was out of balance.The dealer finally discovered that I had some clue as to what I was talking about,and agreed to contact someone in Fords heirarchy and divulged that they were aware of this issue and eventually sent all 3 new drive shafts.Problem solved. While this may or may not be your solution,I can assure persistance will be necessary.I also would refrain from driving this chassis at 70 mph for any length of time.Hope this helps You or others.
RE: dover,del. campground
There is a sandy dry camping area at the Casino, none at the race track.if sandy dry camping is not Your style G and R is a decent close by full hook up campground in Houston,Delaware.
RE: Gainesville, Florida - August
Williston Crossings is very nice.The KOA in Starke is also nice.If You use 301 to 225 from Starke You will pass the dragstrip & come to 24.If this route is used it will bring you to the University maybe 5 or 10 minutes quicker than the commute from Williston.But either location is easily navigated within 30 minutes.If You come through Lawtey or Starke OBEY yhe posted speed limits.
