elkhartjim
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Bill, the tire with good tread in places, brand and age please.
When I put my Bounder up for sale, the first looker walked around and felt the tread on every tire and commented they had lots of life left in them. He never checked a date code because if he had he would have noticed they are almost 6 years old. He didn't buy it and thankfully the eventual buyer never made any comment about the tires so I didn't feel obligated to tell him they would all need to be replaced soon.
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I contacted my insurance provider this week to make a change to my policy. They asked the usual questions but this time they had a different question,"are you a member of any rving groups like Good Sam's?". I said yes and then asked about FMCA; they are not on our list but with you being a member of Good Sam we can provide a better rate. Another benefit from Good Sam's I was not aware of. BTW, the insurance provider is The Hartford.
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I'm sure there must be other van conversion owners that are members or FMCA but apparently they don't participate in the forum. Mark, fuel mileage must have been the driving force for your van purchase. Comfort was the reason for my class A purchase, to each his own. Hopefully another van conversion owner will join your conversation.
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If you are a member of FCOC you will receive a 10% discount on parts and labor at the Oasis Dealers.
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When we picked up our new coach last week, I asked the sales manager what he thought about FMCA and if they ever discussed it with customers. Boy did I get an ear full and it wasn't nice. He was at a FMCA rally in Perry at some point representing the Newmar dealer network when he and all the other dealer reps heard about a meeting where some individual was telling the attendees how to buy a motorhome at cost. I guess I don't have to tell you, they were upset and after a few days the group had decided to do all they could to NOT support FMCA.
I'm just repeating his story. I don't have a clue if its factual or a bunch of bunk. I do know that our Newmar had a prominent brochure for CoachNet.
The dealer is Holiday World in Katy, TX, with multiple locations.
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I had an issues several years ago that the genset would die. I would restart and it would run for several minutes and die or it may run for a much longer time and then die. It was a loose ground connection on the house batteries. I tightened it and solved the problem.
Seems to me, 75% of our electrical problems are poor ground connections.
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1994 Vectra, read or re-read the post Tireman posted last Sunday.
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13 hours ago, MWeiner said:Bill,
I have AAA Premiere RV.... really great plan.
---MARK
You might consider looking at a plan with unlimited towing mileage. If you have a problem with the chassis, the nearest Mercedes dealer could be several hundred miles away, they aren't usually located in every small town you come across.
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I was driving in my Jeep back from the Houston area to the hill country today on I-10. Ambient temp was 105-107. The speed limit is 75mph. I was driving 75-78 when a driver came around me going maybe 85 towing a Montana fifth wheel. I expected to see his tires explode any minute but alas, he drove on in to the sunset.
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Herman, you may want to consider this also. I use RejeX on the front of my motorhome including the windshield. It makes bug removal much easier especially during love bug season.
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Wow...for some of you it was like Publishers Clearing House ringing your doorbell. I received $9.87. I think I'll frame it and hang it over the Samsung that I replaced it with.
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I wash mine myself in our driveway. I plan on two hours and a lot of that time is spent drying it. When traveling I take my chances and use Blue Beacon. Best deal is when we go to the Texas Valley and get the motorhome and Jeep washed and waxed for $125.00.
Somebody mentioned using Tide; be aware that Tide can remove the wax/polish.
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"I feel that if I or anyone else can't afford to drive their rig where they want to go, they either don't need to go there, or don't need to own that rig." Kay said.
Exactly.
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Mark, have you ever been in a class A diesel pusher? If you haven't then I understand you not getting it but if you have you are clueless on how airbags work. Stop trying to regulate a class of vehicle that you have no experience with and its evident you have little to no knowledge of.
I'm finished with this foolishness. You guys enjoy the thread; I'm going to work on a biodegradable mattress to be used for driver and passenger protection. The people in the back of the bus are on your own.
Regulate on....
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Oh come on Bill, just admit it - you're so strong you could drive in a wind tunnel.
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1 hour ago, jleamont said:Jim, didn't know you were another Jeep guy! We love the flexibility of the Wrangler also. Off roading adventure, Convertible, easy to tow, I can hang the bikes off the back in the hitch or my firewood rack and bikes.
When I draft up the Queen mattress air bag I will post it for approval, I want to make sure its eco-friendly also, got it, ill make it out of Bamboo, back to the drawing board
Heck yeah....2005 Wrangler TJ, lifted and all that stuff for off roading and a 2016 Wrangler JKU for mall crawling.
If you expect to receive royalties from Callyfornia sells, the airbag will definitely need to be eco-friendly. Wildebill is hung up on a memory foam.
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25 minutes ago, RSBILLEDWARDS said:I do not know How to do that Mr. Jim, that is supply the link or find it, would you kindly share the "How To" Bill E
I did a Google search for the product. Went to that website. Highlighted the website address. On my Mac, I clicked command C which copied the address. Came back to this thread and in the reply area clicked command V which pasted it.
I hope I didn't confuse you even more.
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1 hour ago, jleamont said:12 hours ago, Elkhartjim said:Wildebill asked some very important questions and since you didn't respond to him I'll ask again.
1. Have you had the wheel alignment checked?
2. Have you weighed the coach, preferably each corner with it loaded for travel? Full water, full propane, full fuel, food, clothing and the 500 pounds of stuff we carry and never use.
3. Are you inflating the tires to the recommended pressure according to the weight they are supporting.
I have a 2008 Fleetwood Bounder DP and I'm not bothered by trucks, now 30-40mph cross wind is a different story. I would be curious to hear from steering stabilizer users if they help in severe cross winds.
You can modify a coach that handles poorly, been there done that with the last one. You should only do it after making sure the alignment is set properly, 4 corner weights have been established, tire pressures are set to match the weight's and there is no mechanical defect first.
We keep saying the same thing yet the recent OP has never responded.
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ESC is for traction and yes I have it on my Jeep.
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Wildebill asked some very important questions and since you didn't respond to him I'll ask again.
1. Have you had the wheel alignment checked?
2. Have you weighed the coach, preferably each corner with it loaded for travel? Full water, full propane, full fuel, food, clothing and the 500 pounds of stuff we carry and never use.
3. Are you inflating the tires to the recommended pressure according to the weight they are supporting.
I have a 2008 Fleetwood Bounder DP and I'm not bothered by trucks, now 30-40mph cross wind is a different story. I would be curious to hear from steering stabilizer users if they help in severe cross winds.
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12 hours ago, MWeiner said:Jim, as I stated earlier... we're all entitled to an opinion.. especially where to live, what type of vehicle you want to have, etc.
Mark, Mark, Mark, its not my opinion to live in Texas, its my desire. Its not my opinion to drive and tow a Jeep Wrangler, its my desire. My opinion would be Texas is the best place for me to live and my opinion would be towing a Jeep Wrangler gives more flexibility. Please don't get desires, needs and wants confused with opinions.
Have a great day and watch for those driver-less cars and no I don't need an electric powered motorhome. But, I may need a queen size mattress installed on my dash.
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I think its still daylight on the left coast, Kay.
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Interesting....we used it for 20 years in our autobody shop and never had a complaint.
Good Sam vs FMCA Insurance Discount
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I've been with them 8 years. Every year I have a friend that is an independent insurance agent check for best rates. He has not been able to come close. As far as claims, they paid $10,000+ to replace my roof 4 years ago and never raised my rate. Repaired windshield chips on the motorhome 3 times and replaced the windshield on my wife's Lexus and no rate increase. When we moved from Montgomery County, TX to Comal County, TX, our rates when down substantially.