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    We are planning a trip to either St. Louis or Springfield Missouri the summer of 2011. We have concerns about crime as we are taking our 7 year old grandson. Can anyone provide any advice as to which area(s) to avoid. Our plans are to visit a baseball game, petting zoo if available, and some museums. I would appreciate any advice from those who know these areas of the country.

    Jim&Jenny

    2005 KSDP 3910

    Toad Subaru Legacy

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    If JimK is replacing the fuel/water separator with factory equivalent, there is no glass to see into.

    JimK,

    Brett's post made a light bulb turn on. The connector, for the sensor on the fuel/water separator can get water in it. Consider unplugging the connector and drying (hair dryer?) it our really well. After reconnecting the plug ends, consider water proofing the connector. This has not happened to me, but other owners of the same coach/engine we have have reported this.

    Gary,

    What do you use to waterproof the connector?

    JimK

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    Brett and All,

    Thank you for providing ideas on what may be the cause of the problem.

    The fuel was golden throughout. Every time I have drained the filter/separator I've never seen any clear liquid. Also, there is nothing else floating in the fuel.

    The sensor was faulty. New one installed and driven since. No false readings of water in the fuel.

    JimK

    Let's back up a minute.

    Tell us what you got when you opened the primary filter/ water separator. Draining into a glass jar is best, as you can see what you have.

    Was it all golden yellow (clear clean diesel)?

    Was there a separate layer BELOW the golden yellow diesel-- could be clear if pure water or any color of muddy water if contaminated water?

    Was there any black slimy stuff (algae)?

    Only after we know what you found can we offer sage advice. Sure don't want to address contaminated fuel if all you have is a false alarm from your "water in fuel" sensor!

    Brett

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    I have a Cummins 330 diesel powering my 2005 Newmar Kountry Star. On our trip returning from a rainy weekend in Illinois and with very damp weather my engine reported H2O in Fuel. I stopped, drained a total of three cups of fuel from the fuel filter to no avail. The drainings took place over three separate stops where the warning would go out and then come back on again. Finally, I added winter fuel additive to prevent moisture. Please let me know your thoughts regarding my actions and what I should do in the future. My Spartan manual suggests I also have the engine checked which I plan to do. The check engine light never came on while driving. Thanks for any help anyone can provide.

    JimK

    2005 KSDP 3910

    3rd year RV rookie

    Toad: 2003 Subaru Legacy

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    I found your "worthless" info to be valuable and your technical comments to be helpful. Thanks for making this lesson so enjoyable. Whenever I see you not only will I pay you the 10 cents X 4, I'll even splurge for some medicinal internal ingredients to place in your Pyrex cup. Again, thanks for helping this rookie.

    JimK

    Brett,

    Please don't try and confuse him. He'll swallow the flashlight! :)

    Seajay,

    As usuall, your stories amuse me. It is so typical of swab jockeys to do things the more complicated way.

    This new technology has been around for 50 years or so, and if you search on "battery filler" without the quotes you will be amazed at the technological changes.

    To keep it more simple, this is what it looks like. Batter Filler

    When you are parked near me, you can use mine.

    Let me say it for you. Aw! Shux! :rolleyes:

    Semper Fi!

    Edited: p.s., Oil is not a good item to use on the top of a battery. It will collect dirt, dust, and any other debris and eventually will cover the entire top of the battery in a grimy substance. If you were to take a meter and touch the top of the battery near the terminals, but not the terminal itself, you would see voltage and/or current flow. This in itself could discharge the battery. Always keep the top of the battery clean.

    Use the special cleaners from auto stores and the battery protective terminal coating that comes in the spray can. It really works well.

    If you need clarifications on any of the above, send ten cents first.

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    As a newbee to driving a large rig I've searched blogs, asked the manufacturer, and posted here. The information gained in this blog was truely the most helpful. Our descent was so simple and easy. I just turned on the engine break. My wife, who was petrified at the notion of losing control down a hill was surprised at our return to Michigan when she was driving north near Cincinnatti. She woke me up frightened and said, Jim what do I do, I'm at the top of this big hill. I told her what to do and she smiled all the way down the hill.

    Thanks again for the support and ALL the advice you folks have shared. I hope I can help others as much as time passes.

    Jim

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    I will be driving I-75 in Tennessee where there is reported to be a 4 mile climb and then a 4 mile descent at a 6-7% grade. My rig is a Newmar Kountry Star with a 330 hp diesel engine. I will be towing my 3000 lb subaru. I've also come across discussions regarding transmission heat but never found any good explanation of how I tell when there might be a problem brewing.

    Any suggestions on gear selection for the climb and, more importantly the descent. I've never driven in the mountains with an RV and definitely not anything this size.

    Thanks for any recommendations.

    Jkoeni01

    2005 KSDP 3910

    Toad 2003 Subaru Legacy

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