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Newmar Ventana 2015, We have a BriteTek roof system made by Carlisle Syntec Systems. The problem is briteTek roof is pealing back from fiberglass painted (gel-coated) roof. I have resealed with Sikaflexx 715. Its started rolling back also. Is their a adhesive or product to prevent roll back. Thanks David H Cotton Sr
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Good article, Jim.
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dcknight, have you had any luck finding a good vendor for replacement key fobs? I've got a very particular need for replacement fobs and am hoping someone knows or finds the key fob master, if there is such a person out there.
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rayin replied to hermanmullins's topic in General Discussion
Yes that's our plan; I'm focusing on making sure everything works properly in advance of selling. I've read far too many horror stories of newbies buying a MH rife with problems. That 2½ years of sitting in a body shop parking lot was hard on everything. The short trips will substitute for shake-downs while having a bit of fun and relaxation away from the house and farm. I can't even keep up the farm now, my tractor is in the shop for head gasket replacement and who knows what else after the head is removed. I now wish I hadn't sold my other tractors. What was once pastures is now hay fields, but the man who harvests the hay can't because his baler is broken and all the farm equipment repair shops are behind so far he can't get his baler repaired. Every shop I have spoken with says they cannot hire good help, they are either on drugs or won't work. -
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wildebill308 replied to hermanmullins's topic in General Discussion
I thought you were going to take some shorter trips? Bill -
Thanks for the correction.
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In your first sentence, I think you mean Executive Board; because only Executive Board members are compensated for travel, lodging, etc. Governing board members which are predominantly National or Alternate Directors are not compensated.
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I use a sliding 5th wheel hitch. I am thinking about purchasing a RAM 3500 with a 6' 4" bed that has the side compartments outside on each side of the bed. To accommodate the side compartments, the bedliner covers the wheel wells. See attached photos. There is enough room to install the hitch but I was wondering if anyone had issues connecting to the hitch and turning?
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The governing board is like any other politician, they are in it for the financial reward. I would love to travel around the country with expenses paid. You can tell by reading the message from the president articles, he is clueless. The following written by a forum member I frequent and about sums it up. "As FMCA members, we have seen them struggle to determine who they are and their value. Historically they functioned as a way to create community - but with the rise of social media that doesn’t have an out of pocket cost to participate in RV social circles (well, no cost besides giving your personally identifiable information to a company who repeatedly sells your information to highest bidder) FMCA has been trying to figure out how to be relevant.They don’t seem to have figured out who they are. As mentioned, the business world is littered with the corpses of once prominent and iconic companies, who lost their way and lost their sense of who they are when a disruptive technology came along.Hopefully FMCA can find their identity in this new digital world and bring value to RVers and the RV industry."
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$950 is a steal, even for an older coach. Get another estimate and compare price versus coverage.
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As an owner of an older coach too, I think that is a great price (quality of insurance notwithstanding). I am sure you've already inquired about adjusting your deductible to lower your premium, otherwise you'll just need to start making calls. I use Allstate and have been pleased, but I am certain that is 99% due to my agent being spectacular. I guess therein lies my advice. If you like your agent, I'd be wary about changing. Remember, they are your advocate (or should be), the carrier does not want to pay for anything. I am sure I can get lower rates on everything I have insured, but you can build a good relationship with an agent over a few decades that can really make a difference when you need your insurance to come through.
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Recently purchased a 1991 Monaco Signature Series Diesel Pusher..My insurance (Geico) is too much...$950.. Give me some ideas on where to check.. Thanks
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Humm, will Harvest Hosts realize another acquisition? From what I've read, most of the membership tried to tell the governing board changing membership eligibility to dilute the Family Motor Coach Association was a bad idea; the result was somewhat like- darn the torpedoes, full speed ahead. I sincerely hope enough governing board members who are/were successful business owners are elected this year to right the ship.
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rayin replied to hermanmullins's topic in General Discussion
Making progress; I have the new LED docking lights installed, now when I turn them on to back into the garage at night it's brighter than daylight. I have about 6 hours and $50 in that project. Kwikee step stopped working, an $8 spray can of contact cleaner fixed that issue. Cost me $60 to have a local RV shop replace the foot-pad on the HWH jack, I wasn't strong enough to do it. Got the entire MH washed inside, except for the carpeted ceiling. Man, I didn't know the walls, wood cabinets and leather furniture were so dirty. Tasks remaining; change oil N filter in drive engine and genset motor, wash coach, check coolant for strength of DCA additive. I'll think of more to-do items when I get bored again. I want everything shining and ready to hit the road when we put it up for sale. -
Several years ago, a past Executive Board member that was a professor in economics stated when your investments are less than twice the annual budget the organization is bankrupt because prepaid dues have to be returned, severance pay has to be made and property has to be maintained until sold. There is a lot of commercial property empty and for sale all around the country. FMCA has ceased to be a chapter driven organization which is what the current Executive Board keeps perpetuating. The Governing Board needs to dramatically change. Last I heard the cost for a Governing Board meeting was $80,000. Bet it is more now. The president indicated a possible cancellation of Gillette convention. The GovernIng Board must meet in the central US by order of the Governing Board. Also, the next summer election is to be held at Gillette. Hopefully, the Governing Board will meet and oust all of the Executive Board except for Smith, Treasurer, that has been telling us the real story.
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https://www.rvtravel.com/fmca-trouble/
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Any reason why given?
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Typical of Fmca. Let we underlings hear it from outside.
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Yes, he has. An announcement email was sent by the President to all Governing Board members, I think. At least, our National Director received it.
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Chris Smith leaving or has left FMCA.
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I really hate to brag but my 91 Monaco Signature Series Diesel Pusher amazes me every day on the quality and construction of it...Haven't taken a trip just yet but got all the bugs that were in it (mechanical) out since it sat for over 10+ years...Simply Amazing Coach...thanks
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TechConnect no longer unthrottled all the time
farmer replied to raypesek's topic in RV Internet to Go/Staying in Touch
I have had their AT&T internet box for about a year now, when I first got it, it worked fine, but now it is absolutely horrible. It won't even hardly run my computer. I'm just going to cancel it because at this point it's more frustrating than anything.
