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    7 hours ago, robandbarb said:

    Don't ever have to worry about the roof for life and it is a better material, does that make sense??????

    "don't ever have to worry about the roof" and what are you worried about, the roof. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'm with Carl, what is the rest of the story?

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    Copied from RV Travel Newsletter

    http://rvtravel.com/fmcas-future-unclear-your-thoughts-please/

    Should FMCA accept towable RVs into its current motorhome-only club?

    PLEASE ANSWER ONCE. THE CURRENT TALLY WILL APPEAR IMMEDIATELY AFTER

     
     
    I am an FMCA member. I say YES, accept towables to the club.
    34%
     
    I am an FMCA member. I say NO, do not accept towables to the club.
    22%
     
     
    I am a towable RV owner and am interested in joining the club.
    16%
     
    I am a towable RV owner but not interested in joining the club.
    19%
     
    29votes
    11%

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    If I drive with my Fantastic fan lid open in the rain, I get rain inside. My fans have the rain sensor and close when its raining. Do you not get rain in your house if you leave a window open when its raining. Curious, why did you have a roof replaced on a 2018 motorhome?

     

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    Our service manager said that even after the adjuster inspects the MH it could be a month or more before he settle up with us.

    This must be different than auto insurance. When I had my shop, many times the adjuster would write a check and hand to the owner if he was there or it never took more than a few days for snail mail to get the check delivered. The insurance company wants to get it settled since they will be paying storage charges until its removed from Dues.

    Like I said, maybe motorhome insurance is different.

    BTW...if at all possible, be there when the adjuster is there. Most, if not all adjusters don't have a clue on costing out repairs on a motorhome. There are no computer programs like the estimating programs for cars. My experience has been the shop will tell the adjuster what its going to cost to repair and thats what they go by.

    Call me if you have any questions.

     

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    A friend and I spent two months trying to talk a mutual friend out of buying a motorhome, but nooooo. He bought a really nice used one and my friend and I went over it with him. It really was a nice pusher. They went on two camping trips and both he and his wife decided it wasn't for them. He got close to what he paid for it but lost the 6.25 sales tax plus it took him almost 4 months to sell it. 

    Renting is expensive but losing $5 - 6000 will do a lot of renting.

     

     

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    2 hours ago, BillAdams said:

      I am not sure what ever happened to the OP but I don't believe letting him know that there are other, possibly better, options is a bad thing.

    Just another one post poster.

    The thread has not been a total waste. Carl found out you can get a truckers atlas at a truck stop. There is a wealth of information on this forum and some of it is worth exactly what you pay for it.

     

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    I thought I would share the procedure Freightliner recommends for storage.

    Copied from the FCOC website.

    Preparing Your RV for Storage

    by Mike Cody, Sr. Service Trainer
    Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation

    Some of us are lucky enough to keep our RVs on the road all year long, but for many, fall means it’s time to put the motorhome away for a few months. As anyone who has ever left a lasagna in the freezer can tell you, it’s important to be thorough and thoughtful when preparing your RV for storage. This goes for your chassis as well.

    When storing your motorhome for an extended period of time — 60 days or more — these steps should be taken to give it maximum protection:

    • Fill fuel tank and add a high-quality fuel stabilizer to the fuel (never store with a partially full tank of fuel).
    • Change the engine oil and filter (used oil does not give adequate protection).
    • Cooling system was originally protected with antifreeze to -34 degrees F. If colder temperatures are expected, adjust the mixture. If coolant has been in the vehicle for five years or 100,000 miles, flush the cooling system and fill with an appropriate mixture of antifreeze and softened water, and be sure that the coolant contains a rust inhibitor.
    • If it has been more than 18 months or 24,000 miles since the transmission has been serviced, change the fluid and filter.
    • Service the fuel filters.
    • Run the engine until fully warmed up.
    • Operate the air conditioning.
    • If possible, store the vehicle in a dry, well-ventilated area, protected from sunlight.
    • Check tires for damage and set tire pressure to maximum as indicated on the sidewall of the tire. Clean the tires using the normal, mild soap that you would use to clean your RV.
    • If possible, raise the vehicle onto safety stands. Do not store the vehicle on the hydraulic leveling jacks. Hydraulic jacks will “bleed” pressure over time, lowering the coach back onto the tires.
    • Cover tires to protect from heat and sunlight.
    • If possible, release the parking brake.
    • Remove and clean the battery. Always disconnect the negative (-) cable first. Store the battery in a cool, dry place and keep it charged.
    • Lubricate all grease fittings on the chassis and drivetrain.
    • Cover all engine and transmission openings with moisture-resistant tape.

    Depending on the make and model of your motorhome, there will certainly be additional items for your checklist. Be sure to reference your owner’s manual for more information. As always, if you have questions about storage or maintenance, give us a call at 800-FTL-HELP.

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    You say you've never owned an RV, have you ever camped in any kind of RV or done any camping?  My suggestion would be to rent a motorhome for a week and see it its something you can live in for a period of time. 

    There is a reason Newmar and Tiffins are more expensive, you get what you pay for whether it be quality in the product or customer service.

    Floor plan is the key to living happiness.

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    not hearing the box energize when I plug in the cable .... is this the portable surgeguard you're referring to?

    What originally happened was I didn't turn the AC's off before I plugged in...you tripped a house breaker.  If you're using a 20amp garage plug, its most likely on a GFCI, look for a tripped GFCI. 

    by plugging in the house 20 amp I now have power to the coach with an extension cord but still nothing . What were you plugged in with before you were plugged in with this extension cord? 

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