RE: service bulletins vs recalls
There are SSM's (Special Service Messages, TSB's Technical Service Bulletins, and Owner Notifications, and Recalls.
SSM's are pre-TSB's where the factory is telling technicians about a potential issue, new part replacements, seeking information on potential issues (EDSR's) TSB's are service procedures that address particular symptoms (driveability, NVH, wind noise ...) these only pertain to certain vehicles built between certain dates, with specific engine calibrations, options, built at a certain plant, etc. These may or may not be covered under warranty, or Extended service plan. Just because there is an issue does not extend a warranty!
A Owner Notification is not a recall, and is more restrictive (time, mileage, how much they will cover, abuse, or , misuse may invalidate the ON). It may come with time or mileage restrictions on the repair. Owner Notifications are a goodwill effort of the manufacturer, and they are not obligated to do these. They do these to instill owner loyalty so you will purchase again from them.
A recall can be voluntary or government mandated. There are inspection, safety, emissions type (plus others) recalls. These are paid for by the manufacturer, and they are obligated once they announce them to notify and attempt to get a certain completion percentage. These are very costly to the manufacturers and some are more likely to do them proactive than others.
And yes there are services that you can look up the notifications. But your best bet is to go back the dealership were you purchased. They will have your best interest in mind, and will be able to tell if any of these apply specifically to your vehicle.
RE: May sound crazy but..... hitch ball
All the Wal-Mart's that I have been to only have 6,000 lbs rated balls. Do yourself and the guy behind you a favor and buy a Equalizer ball with the flats on it. It is rated correctly for your hitch.
RE: Bad 1st impression with etrailer...
I ordered my P3 from them a couple of weeks ago. I got a confirmation email, then a email from one of their managers that as soon as they had a tracking number I would get notified. I couple of days go by, and I decide I want to add to my order, no problem they added to my order and shipped it out that day with the main order.
I'm sure like any small business they have folks taking vacation, etc. My experience with customer service was great, and I will do business with them again. I hope you give them another chance.
RE: Mountain Climbing Backpacks for Regular Camping
By mountain backpacks you mean integral frame, light weight, with ice pick loops, then yes. We backpack with somewhat light weight backpacking gear that is also used for mountain climbing. We do not use the ultralight weight backpacks with no intergral frame, mostly because I end up carrying stuff for others in my family, and I need the adjustably for the kids backpacks as they grow. My whole setup backpack, sleeping bag, tent (2man) Ti Stove, mug, food for several days.. weighs in at just over 30 lbs, does not include the Nalgine bottle I carry, or the plato filled with water.
The new smaller, but expandable back packs are great, and a good investment. You really need to have them fitted to make the most out of them. Something I like, you may not. Check out the link below for individual reviews.
Backpack Gear Test Website
RE: Bike Racks?
As an ex-fabricator...this, or something similar, would be the hot set-up IMHO. You may have to take it to your local welder for minor changes, (or just have one made specifically), but it'll still be cheaper than replacing your RVs rear bumper and the bicycles, (several times...;)..)
Actually no welding is needed, it they simply cut the tubes the right size for the frame rails, and bolt it on according to the instructions. Welding would make it stronger, but not necessary(IMHO). :)
RE: Bike Racks?
This one will likely work:
http://www.hiddenhitch.com/prodphoto/82200.jpg height=175 width=175
Hidden Hitch
Part Number: 82201 (Now Available)
Description: Multi-Fit Motor Home Hitch, Fits Frames 47" to 71" Wide, Black, 3,500 lb. WC
Weight Carrying: 300/3500 lbs.(TW/GTW)
RE: Help, New Yamaha 2400 won't run 13.5 AC
On your 2400 it has 20A 120 volt plug. Is your adapter a 15A (common household) or a 20A ?
http://images.campingworld.com/is/image/CWI/3000/31547.jpg? height=120 width=120
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=31547&src=SRQB
This is the one I use.
RE: Any one using a Ford V10 for TV?
I have used the V10 in a E series van & a Class A motor home. It worked fine for both applications, although I would have preferred a diesel pusher in the Class A :R
RE: 4 pin twist lock to the 30amp RV plug?
Lotust,
Is this what you are looking for? Gen-Tran 30-Amp (4-Prong) RV Adapter Cord
http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/images/RJB1430RV_200.jpg
New Converter Odd Noises - is it normal
I have a new 2009 TT, and I hooked to my house current 30A. When I turn on some of the 12v lights the fan on the converter does not come on, however if a turn on a certain amount (not all the light, not just one or two), or turn off my Frig, the converter fan stutters and fluctuates low to off, low to off. It is pretty annoying. I tried changing the TT to a different 20A line, disconnected the batteries, still the same. The converter has an "electric smell", but I'm not sure if that is just because the trailer is new.
Converter Noise .wmv file
Is this normal?
RE: 2002 Duramax Towing Exeriences vs Ford 6.0
I would check to see if a cat converter is plugged too. You an test this with a vacuum gauge. The back pressure will cause issues similar to this. You will need to connect to the intake manifold to do this check.
http://www.autoshop101.com/forms/h64.pdf
RE: National Park - Getting Water into RV at Primitive Campsite
Thanks for all the replies. I bought a water thief and found a small pump that I many purchase just in case. I'll leave some water in the tank <10 gal on the way up the mtn.
National Park - Getting Water into RV at Primitive Campsite
Ok, perhaps a dumb question, but ... :) We are planning a trip to one of the National Parks (Smoky Mtns) that has no electric, water or sewer at the site. They have "water" at the privy .. but I'm not sure if it is pressurized or a hand pump. Since I don't really wnat to haul a tankful of water up to camp in the camper, how does one get the water into the camper at the park? We have a gravity fill location, and a city water hookup on the camper, as well as a 7 gallon Jerry can for water. It would be a pain to cart 7 gallons to the site / RV to fill up the 45 or so gallon tank. So my question is the water pressurized or not?
"SHOWERS and HOOK UPS:There are no hook-ups or showers at any park campground. Potable water is available from spigots near the restrooms."
So... how do you do it? :o
RE: Will a canoe on a car roof improve gas milage?
We had a similar experience with better gas mileage hauling a Starcraft fishing boat on the roof. In my engineering classes and a wind tunnel we did a lot of experiements with reducing wind drag. I think you are on the right track, by reducing the "eddies" behind the vehicle and the negative pressure behind the vehicle with a less disturbed flow should increase your mileage. The weight should not be much of a factor as wind resistance increases drag on log scale with speed (if I recall correctly)not with weight.
Let us know if it pans out in the "real World"
