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RE: Need to change oil if MH has not been driven for 1 yr???
This is one of those topics which could go on forever. Lots of facts, some reasonable thinking. Personally I'd change oil before storing but I won't change it again in the spring. This is only based on my logical thinking which I will admit may be faulty. I would suspect that the major contamination occurs rapidly after shut down due to the heat in the engine and the cooling down process. You obviously can change oil after each use so what is the magic time period? I believe the best thing you can do for a engine is to eliminate the short trip driving (if you start your motor home drive it until it is completely warmed up perhaps 45 minutes) and change oil one a year or every 10K miles which ever comes first and certainly best to do before storage. I think the acid problem comes from water which accumulates more not being completely warmed up to burn off the water and less from the condensation itself. My opinion for what its worth. Oil analysis might change my habits if needed.
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b ubblerboy64
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04/15/09 01:13pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Finally installed a new surround sound system ...
Check out the Bose 321 systems. Nice simple system. Good sound. Relatively simple instillation in a MH and small enough to conceal nicely. If space is a major consideration (it was for me) this system my be the best choice.
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b ubblerboy64
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04/08/09 08:11am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Brands of Tires?
I agree 10 year old tires on a motor home is a big no no. Keep in mind most of the age related issues are not visible. Just because you don't see weather cracking is no reason to feel safe.
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b ubblerboy64
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03/25/09 12:08pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Best Dsl Class A, 32 to 36ft for $50K to $60K
Mid 1980's Bluebird Wanderlodge PT 36. I have one check'em out. Lots of coach for the money.
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b ubblerboy64
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03/16/09 01:48pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: HOW OLD ARE YOUR TIRES?
BY the way I have two year old Goodyear G159's on my MH. Now the question is what would you do with them? My thoughts are to run them a year or two and take my chance but I don't feel real comfortable with that either. I certainly will be changing them well before the 7 year point. I might compromise and just bite the bullet and change out the steer tires now since the rap is so bad on these particular tires, but then what do you replace them with. There is no tire out there without some negative reviews. Even the big M has had some negative press.
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b ubblerboy64
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03/11/09 03:21pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: HOW OLD ARE YOUR TIRES?
There isn't a lot of science on this subject but I have heard it reported that tires CAN deteriorate from the inside. The result being that although there are no exterior defects the damage is there (have no idea if this is true or how common it is). I believe that the only safe way to really check a tire is to break the bead and look inside the tire as well as the outside. Is a person really going to do that on an older tire. To each his one as long as you don't endanger other people on the road (which I personally believe you may be) but for me I can't see saving a couple hundred dollars but running tires an extra couple years. There just is no logic to doing that for me. If you figure out over the life of your MH the total expense of tires changing at 5, 6, 7 or even 10 years over a twenty year period what is the in hand savings? Then calculate what a blow out might cost you even if it would only happen once. It works out to about one set of tires or a couple thousand dollars. A little bit of body damage will easily cost that and it might be much worse. I will not run steer tires more then 5 years and drive and tag maybe 7. Perhaps this is just not necessary but if it makes me more comfortable I can live with the relatively small cost. Consider too just how much of a problem it would be to have a trip interrupted and all that goes along with that. I see this as pretty slanted toward changing tires sooner rather then later.
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b ubblerboy64
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03/11/09 03:12pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Portable vs. roof top satellite
I just ordered a Vu Cube. It seemed to have some of the advantages of both systems (roof and tripod) priced at an intermediate point ($600) Basically a portable system but in a smaller unit. It's supposed to set up in 5 minutes and should store easily.
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b ubblerboy64
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03/10/09 01:45pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Share your 5 best.....
Several More
Never forget that things roll down hill, and what looks level isn't.
Keep pets and children belted in. Little dogs seem to like to get under your feet which is deadly if you have to hit the brake and they are their.
Tell the co-pilot how to tell if you are getting sleepy. ( I stretch and start rubbing my head.) Pull over and rest.
Park it in bad weather the heck with getting home. A day late is better then dead.
Buy a sports car for fun. A MH isn't a sports car.
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b ubblerboy64
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03/04/09 02:46pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Share your 5 best.....
Don't drive when you are tired
Double check everything and have your wife check as well.
Make an agreement with your spouse or travel partner(s) that you each have a maximum of ten minutes a day to be negative or to complain
Count your blessings
Make as many friends as you can, and try to be helpful to others.
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b ubblerboy64
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03/04/09 08:59am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Dealers that won't take Workhorse trade-ins?
Typical. This is why when I deal with buying and selling RV's of any type I sell my own privately and buy only from a private party. I just will not sit and listen to this BS. And they talk about used car dealers. You just have to laugh in the face of people who try to deal like that. Its not only the economy that's killing some of these dealers. I have little sympathy for most of them. There are good dealers I am sure. I hope the good guys make it and these idiots get what is deserved.
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b ubblerboy64
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02/25/09 11:59am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Burning propane when moving
I have always run the propane while underway if needed. What is the reason given for not?
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b ubblerboy64
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02/24/09 02:18pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Legal Advice
If people only gave advice on subjects on which they had formal training it would be mighty quiet. I don't mind people offering their opinions. I object only when they hold themselves out to be authorities. For instance I know a little bit about mechanics. If a person ask me advice about their car problems I would "take a shot at it". It seems the more complex the subject the more willing people are to offer an opinion. Medicine being the biggest topic of conversation in my age group. Opinions expressed are positive in that at least it gets people thinking. What I find difficult to accept is the individual who speaks as if his opinion is fact. The individual who will counter the recommendations of a trained individual with little or no consideration as to who is more likely the more knowledgeable. Nothing wrong ever with suggesting a second opinion from another Dr. but don't pretend to be the Dr. (or lawyer or welder for that matter) Lets respect each other and if not the individual at least the profession. As others have posted the best advice is often the advice to get professional advice.
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b ubblerboy64
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02/24/09 01:56pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Evil's RV auction
Guys there are all kinds of similar motor homes out there for sale (and not selling for the most part) for similar money. You can buy very nice Prevost for about $100k and Wanderlodges (Bluebird) for even less. The stuff just isn't selling. Look'um over and see for yourself. You can buy a heck of a nice used motor home for less then a new SUV or Pickup. A fellow looking at a new truck and a fifth wheel trailer can do get a lot more in a Class A for half the money. At least in my opinion. I bought a 1987 Wanderlodge in almost new condition for $52k and I can't imagine needing to spend more. It drives and handles so nicely.
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b ubblerboy64
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01/22/09 02:03pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Found out something interesting on new Bank Repo's
It's a cost benefit ratio. How much is the warranty actually worth? I have found for the most part waranties don't amount to much because "stuff" typically doesn't break during the period of time it is covered. So if the deal is really good, I would take it. As to Rolex watches, if you have the "papers" the watch will be covered. You can buy a Rolex in most any country in the world and as long as it's a legitimate watch they will repair it. The issue with Rolex are the fakes. They are so well done. They also fake the papers so that is really a bigger reason to buy through the normal channels. Of course if you buy a fake Rolex and know what you are buying the better fakes are actually very good watches in their on right. But a good fake is not a cheap watch. If you buy a swiss movement watch and spend about $1200 you can get a pretty darned nice watch for about 20% of the real thing and no one will know the difference. Not that it matters to us RV guys but just a point of interest.
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b ubblerboy64
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01/22/09 08:20am |
Class A Motorhomes
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