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RE: Is this logical?
Go out and look at some coach's. If you fall for a 40' unit it will be a moot point as they will all be diesels. If smaller suites you better gas may be a better choice for you. In the end it should be your call. Everyone here who has a diesel will be pimping diesel and gas owners likewise. But do keep economics out of which to buy as either will be a money hole.
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Two Jayhawks
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11/12/08 12:49pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Need Advise For Flat Towing!!!
Chuck surely you've read volumes on this forum over the years on which tow bar to buy and which braking system etc. I have also and frankly many are happy with many different set up's. I'll plug the ReadyBrake as I think it's the best for me. Basically $1500 buys the complete system including tow bar, aux brake, break away, including install. What I like most of all is the ease of use, no componant on the floor of the car, works with whatever you want to tow. The mod to the tow car is minor and included in the install. It's almost idiot proof. You can also utilize the aux brake and break away with your own tow bar and now your only talking about maybe $400 ish.
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Two Jayhawks
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11/12/08 10:04am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: running furnace while driving?
If your traveling in temps in the twenties you'll need your furnace.
Have no idea what the problem is with yours blowing out but I would have that addressed before leaving- otherwise you will be miserable.
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Two Jayhawks
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11/11/08 08:30pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Coolant overflow tank
It should have a part number embossed on the tank. I would try your local parts store. Replaced mine last year and it turned out to be a FORD part- go figure.
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Two Jayhawks
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11/09/08 03:30pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Are there any DP made that don't have air brakes since 2000
Mine has hydraulic brakes.
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Two Jayhawks
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11/09/08 03:23pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tips for making it warmer while driving in winter
Those that are questioning heating challenges must have nicer coach's than the two I've owned- or never traveled in bitter cold weather. My dash heat works fine and so do both furnaces and we still struggle to keep the cock pit as warm as we would like. We're leaving Christmas eve and depending on outside temps I may be running the genny to power additional heat. That would be in addition to both furnaces and dash heat.
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Two Jayhawks
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11/08/08 12:37pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: winterizing - don't want to use antifreeeze
It's interesting how most of the anti-freeze crowd refers to "the right way" or blowing out as "half a-sed". It looks to me as there are two viable ways to accomplish winterizing and when done properly both are equally effective at protecting the system. Pick one, it is not a choice between right and wrong.Quite correct! It might be interesting to note that those who do not use anti-freeze would probably start using it if they ever had a problem - we just don't! But as you point out - pick one and get 'er done!
Dave
Ditto. I was shown how to winterize my first coach (air only) by the prevous owner. So I had the confidence (mostly his) that method works-it did.
It was his coach for five years before I bought it. My reluctance to use the pink stuff is two fold; don't want it in the lines and it adds another step I simply don't need. I believe "air only" has some specific requirements. A custom made or store bought fitting from air hose to coach needs to be used. Do not allow any air loss. After I've moved from fawcet to fawcet spitting water to only air I'm confident
the lines are dry (enough). Last reqirement is pump needs to be running for a minute or two while your blowing the lines. This method has worked for me on two different coach's and eight winters.
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Two Jayhawks
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11/08/08 08:05am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Another Newmar nightmare !!!!!!
I'm wondering why Newmar hadn't issued a recall or a field fix campaign. They only built a small number of units with this option and knew what the potential problem would be. Were they simply waiting for Newmar owners with rotted floors to surface?
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Two Jayhawks
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11/07/08 08:32am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Sum up your Season
Another great season but ours is not over. We'll travel for Christmas and take the week after in the Rio Grande Valley for some warmer temps. Our two big trips this year were the smokies in the spring and Grand Marais in Sept. Lots of long weekend trips, over all a great year.
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Two Jayhawks
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11/07/08 07:13am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Another Newmar nightmare !!!!!!
Wow today must be Newmar's turn in the barrel.
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Two Jayhawks
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11/06/08 10:04am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: CAT -vs- Cummins
There are no advandages/disadvantages worth mentioning with Cat vs. Cummins. However the Cummins ISC (8.3L) is head and shoulders more powerful than the CAT C7, it's larger.
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Two Jayhawks
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11/02/08 07:47pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge
This past week we lost our hall-of-famer travel companion, Shorty. He was a 14 year-old beagle. Everyone who met him immediately fell in love with his shy, but sweet demeanor. He loved the motorhome life as much as we do and went on all our trips. We are missing him terribly.
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr293/jokelli/shorty2.jpg
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Two Jayhawks
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11/01/08 07:43pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Hauling instead of towing a smart car
We are wondering if anyone has tried hauling a smart car on a platform on the back, much like we see a couple of motorcycles or 4 wheelers being hauled.
Yes there is someone on this BB that does exactly that and they posted a picture a while back (maybe a year). If I remember correctly it's a Prevost "carrying" a Smart car.
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Two Jayhawks
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10/28/08 01:32pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Winterizing question
It sounds like you should remove the washer and use the extra closet space?
Good idea. I removed mine two years ago and haven't missed it.
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Two Jayhawks
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10/27/08 07:13am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Is it safe to use LP Fridge while underway?
We always run with fridge on LP. For those that don't and cite safety reasons are you concidering food safety if fridge temp goes above safe temps?
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Two Jayhawks
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10/27/08 07:09am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Winterizing--blowing the lines out
In prior years I've always ran the pink anti freeze through the lines but this year I blew them out with compressed air with a special fitting at the city water intake. It seemed easier and a lot less messy but still have to use the pink in the traps.
My question is, by blowing the lines out this way, does the water pump get blown out in the process or is that a separate item?
I don't use the pink stuff either (except the traps) but to answer your question NO blowing compressed air doesn't winterize the pump- at least not mine. I have to run the pump (dry) only a few seconds.
Didn't do it one year and had a small repair on my hands. Luckily it didn't ruin the pump.
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Two Jayhawks
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10/24/08 07:36am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: No Room at the Inn
I agree to disagree. There are enough truck stops, Walmarts, rest areas, etc. to accomidate tired motorists. A tired motorist is a motorist who hasn't done much planning. Even if you do zero planning there are plenty of truck stops, rest areas, Walmarts, etc.
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Two Jayhawks
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10/22/08 08:28pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Avoid Sears
As for Craftsman tools, they’ve been cheap Chinese imports for a long time now. Free replacement… big deal. You get another so-so quality wrench to replace the one you just bent. (After spending gas $$$ driving to Sears, standing in line, etc.)
Say it isn't so. I have thousands of dollars in Craftsman tools and ALL say "Made In USA". Sears has always had Chinese junk to compete with the other importers, Walmart, Harbor Freight, etc. You just have to look at what your buying and make your choice.
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Two Jayhawks
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10/22/08 08:20pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Avoid Sears
I am in the minority here. My experiences over the years with SEARS has been very good- never purchased batteries I'll admit. I have many Craftsman tools and would certainly miss Sears if they go under.
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Two Jayhawks
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10/22/08 02:39pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Bosch brake recall
I've been through it. My post
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Two Jayhawks
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10/21/08 11:40am |
Class A Motorhomes
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