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RE: Highway 101 in northern ca
I live in the San Francicso bay area and have traveled up and down HWY 101. You'll not have any problems expect for poor roads (lot's of pot holes)quality if you stay in the slow lanes because of all the trucks that use HWY 101 daily. The good news is that this condition is happen only around large cities. Good luck and I hope you enjoy your travels on HWY 101.
Rod
2007 National Tropi-Cal LX T370
2006 Honda CR-V (Toad)
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rj_winger
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07/20/08 05:05pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Beal's Point, Folsom Lake SRA
Cheryl:
The position sounds insteresting. What's are the job duties? Is this a paid position?
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Rod
2007 National Tropi-Cal LX T370
2006 Honda CR-V (toad)
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rj_winger
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07/12/08 10:04pm |
Workamping Forum
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When's the right time to check the engine oil level?
Do I check it cold (before starting it in the morning, warm or do I need to wait approx 1 hour after a trip to ensure the oil drains into the engine oil pan. The reason for asking is that I just turned 6000 mile on my 2007 National Tropi-Cal LX T370 with a CAT C7 and I had it's last oil change at 4500 miles which was done about 6 months ago. I checked the oil 15 minute after the end of our last trip and it showed that I was down 2 quarts. I rechecked the engine oil 1 hour after shutting the engine down and it did improve a little bit.
I just checked it again (which is the next day) and I noticed not improvement. I did crawl under my RV and I did not notice any leaks and I'm not blowing any white smoke or blowing any large amount out the rear blow tube. Is that usage normal? Can I add the needed oil without warming up the oil? Any help I can get would be great.
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Rod
2007 National Tropi-Cal LX T370
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rj_winger
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07/07/08 09:23pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Alfa Leisure shuts its doors
recurry
I also live in Pleasanton and store our DP at the fairgrounds. Is the show worth going to?
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Rod
2007 National Tropi-Cal LX T370
2006 Honda CR-V (Toad)
Alfa Leisure had a reputation for exceptional quality and workmanship.
Funny, we just happened to stop by a small RV show at the fairgrounds near our home and they had 4 or 5 class A DP Alfa motorhomes mixed among a bunch of 5th wheels. We walked through several of them and I was struck by a couple things. First was that they were rather innovative - especially on floor plans and also how they used external storage. The second thing that struck me is, while they looked luxurious at first glance the cheapness of the materials quickly showed through . Particularly the walls and imitation woodwork.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of choices in the strata of class A DP's that Alfa occupied. Fleetwood is right in there with them as well as Tiffen, Winni, Damon, (and National) etc. It's a broad field. State of CA does just about everything possible to make companies based here less competitive. It's no surprise the Ca based companies are going first because they are always running closer to the edge due to the cost to do business here. It's a tough place to run a company of any type here let alone a manufacturing company
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rj_winger
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05/02/08 08:43pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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Does anyone know of or stayed at Malibu Beach RV Park?
We're looking at taking on a 6 month Workamper assignment at Malibu Beach RV Park in Southern California. Has anyone every stayed or worked there? From what I've been able to read about the park and the number of call to the staff, they seem to be very friendly and helpful. Any comments what be very helpful.
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Rod
07 National Tropi-Cal LX T370
06 Honda CR-V as toad.
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rj_winger
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04/21/08 02:34pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: Lake Almanor area opening
Don:
I've just sent you a PM with some questions.
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Rod
2007 National Tropi-Cal LX T370
2006 Honda CR-V toad
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rj_winger
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04/15/08 05:33pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: Asst. Managers near Yosemite
I'd like to get more information on this position you posted. Please send me a PM with your e-mail address so that I can send you the questions I have.
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Rod
07 Tropi-Cal LX
06 Honda CR-V Toad
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rj_winger
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04/06/08 03:58pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: US Gear brake system and Chevy HHR
Jim:
I just had mine installed this weekend. Yes I agree the size of the unit that's mounted inside the car is the size of soda can or a bottle of water. Mind RV is a 2007 National Tropic-Cal LX T370 on a Freightliner chassic that was already pre-wired for this unit. I'm very pleased with the unit and it works great. I founded out directly from US Gear that the best place to buy this unit was from PPL Motorhomes in Houston, Texas. I paid ~$800 for model #UTB-1000 which is the model that includes everything needed for the car as well as for a non per-wired RV. Good Luck.
Rod
2007 Tropi-Cal LX T370
2006 Honda CR-V
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rj_winger
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03/30/08 04:59pm |
Dinghy Towing
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Diesel Fueling in Arizona
Question: I've just heard that Arizona is inforcing a .18/per gallon or $1000.00 fine if you fuel up using the wrong pumps.
The warning was seen posted at a Flying J (at he RV pumps) in Arizona by the ADOT - Motor Vehicle Division:
WARNING
Fuel dispensed from this pump can only be placed directly into the fuel tank of the following vehicle types:
Less than 3 axles, and
Declared Gross Vehicle Weight under 26,001 LBS, or
Exempt under ARS 28-5432 (school buses, government and non-profit)
DO NOT dispense fuel from this pump into a bulk storage tank, or the fuel tank of the following vehicles:
3 or more axles, and/or
Declared Gross Vehicle Weight of more than 26,000 LBS
The fine is .18/cent per gallon or $1000.00 whichever is greater. For a second offense it could be double the fine. What I take this to mean is that most of us Diesel Class A RV's have a Delared Gross Vehicle Weight of over 26,000 LBS an we'll have to fill up at truck stops or at the truck pumps at Flying J.
Does anyone know why Arizona has posted this warning and fine?
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Rod
2007 National Tropi-Cal LX T370
2006 Honda CR-V Toad
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rj_winger
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01/01/08 11:54am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: A&E Weatherpro problems
I'm having the same problem on my 2007 National Tropi-Cal LX. On my first trip out I thought I'd try my automatic awning. I flipped the switch (hearing nothing but beeping) and about 30-60 seconds later the awning rolled up. I took it back to the dealership and they told me I needed a Printed Circuit board. Well the deal called the manufacture to only find that it was on back order with no idea of any due date. I then called the coach manufacture (National) to find out that you could no longer just get the printed circuit board you had to get a awning kit which included and new roof sensor, new wire harness and new controller box. Well after having to deal with this problem for the last 90 days it looks like on the 20th I'll have a new awning kit installed. Do anyone know if A & E is know for problems with their automatic wind sensors?
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Rod
07 National Tropi-Cal LX T370
06 Honda CR-V toad
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rj_winger
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08/06/07 03:52pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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