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We had a 1989 Holiday Rambler Imperial for 12 years. It was an excellent coach. The interior held up well. Obviously a DP with 30,000 miles should have plenty of mileage left. I certainly would want a competent diesel mechanic to inspect the engine. Be sure to check the seals on the frig. If it is the Dometic the seals used to be a problem, and the replacements did not hold up to storage heat. As I think back, we didn't have any problems with systems except for the frig. A competent inspector will check the air, power, plumbing, etc. But, as I said before, it was a well built motorhome. Consider the tires, as it is recommended that tires be replaced every 5 year (plenty of opinions on this), but again, I think the tires are the 19.5 and just a little less expensive. I was younger then, and the layout of the Holiday was such that maintenance was not difficult. There were access points to the harnesses and plumbing, which is important as the tanks were all enclosed in the body, protecting from icing and the elements. In short, the Holiday Rambler was a very good coach. If it fits your needs, and the price is right...after an inspection, I would have no problem making the purchase.

We purchased a central vac at the FMCA Bend Or convention 2 years ago. We are very happy with it. By far it is better than the portable units we used to carry.

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Both roads are fine until you reach the Dam. I prefer to go up 95, a two lane, undivided road, with many pull outs to permit faster vehicles to pass. Flat, boring, good cell service, and a few fuel stops. If you go across the Dam, the highway up is two lanes each direction, divided, and there are no fuel stops after the Laughlin turnoff. If you have never crossed Boulder Dam, it is a beautiful sight. Just before you reach the Dam, there will be a Federal check station. Got'a protect the Dam. You will be asked to open all compartments, and a TSA officer will probably ask to board the MH. You may not carry a firearm onto the Dam, and they ask. There are a couple of tight turns as you descend to cross the Dam, but the speed limit is 15mph, so it really isn't a problem, then a few more tight turns as you ascend on the Nevada side. A really big turnout on the Arizona side will permit you to turn out, climb out, and enjoy the beautiful view. It really is a sight to see. On weekends the pedestrian crowd can make it a little less fun to drive across the Dam. Happy Trails.

Sure, Right, good question, often wondered myself???? I cross my chains because long ago, when I had the dolly I was told to cross the chains, so the procedure just sticks. Actually, they are not chains, they are safety cables. When I lost my baseplate 3 years back, because of improper instillation by the shop, the toad headed off at a very slow rate of speed. Everything tangled as the faceplate was pulled from the car. Magically, this pulled the brake ring. As I look at my tow setup, the safety rings are attached to the Motorhome hitch assembly, and the Saturn hitch assembly. The brake ring is screwed into the fascia plate attached to the Saturn hitch. Even the electrical connections attach to the two hitch assemblies. If the welds break, and the hitch falls free I have no idea what forces of nature might come into play to rescue the towed vehicle. Giving this situation much thought, and I have, I realize that to weld new safety rings would move them deep under the vehicles, and with my back, I doubt if I could complete the hookup. Same applies to moving the break ring deep under the Saturn. Since the whole front assembly of the Saturn is a plastic uni-construction, attachment to this fascia would be useless. Thus, even though I think about this often, to date, I still use the standard attachment of everything hooked to the hitch assemblies on both vehicles.

We enjoyed the Grizzly RV park at West Yellowstone. It is a private campground, just outside the park entrance, one block outside the small town of West Yellowstone. Walking distance to town and restaurants and Wildlife museum. Fully paved, and grassy parks, no pool (at least not then) and full hookup. We prefer private campgrounds in our travel, just our thing. There are four loops through Yellowstone. Plan a full day for each loop if possible. Being able to leisurely tour at 25mph, stopping for every animal (lots of animals) and stop at every pullout, as every fumarole is different, educational, a nice walk, and beautifully colored. Just to the south of the East entrance to Yellowstone is a swimming hole, so bring suits. The water in this swimming hole is a place where volcanic hot mixes with river cold, to make the water just right. It is usually crowded, but worth the stop. It's a great trip, we hope to make it again soon, this time with the grandkids. Happy Trails.

I have a Coastline Cover on the Saturn Vue. It covers the grill, hood, and windshield. When I called Coastline, they only needed the model of the car, as they maintain a large collection of patterns from which to work. I'm pleased with the quality, ease of use, and customer support. Sadly, it only comes in black.

Call me a pessimist. If the IRS gets you in their sights it will cost you. If what you plan to do is out of line with the auditors experience, you may receive a ridiculous bill. The auditor may be a contract employee, not even a direct employee of the IRS. You may then contest the audit, and this will require your accountant and perhaps an attorney make a complete and complex reply. After the back and forth, a settlement will be made; however, after attorney fees and accountant fees your out of pocket expenses will be about the same. Therefore, before you start, get the advice of professionals. Establish a policy and procedure based on that advice. Then carefully and completely document your expenses. Best of luck. Sorry to be such a downer, but my experience with the IRS on other matters has given me a very pessimistic outlook.

You open a real can on worms with that multifaceted question. If a person carefully investigates their right to park an oversized vehicle in a community, and all is well, what is to prevent the community from changing the parking regulations when complaints are filed. Today I feel I have every right to park an oversized vehicle in my lot. Tomorrow when my neighbor purchases a used dump-truck and and wants his son to start a yard clean-up business, leaving the full truck in the street each night, I might seriously change my mind about parking freedom. Like grandma used to say: "depends on who's ox was gourd." With this in mind, if a person moves into a community with CC&Rs, they should not expect the community to bend the rules for their beautiful new motorhome. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. When a person is confronted with a problem regarding their existing motorhome, along with establishing a strong fight, it would be a good idea to develop and plan B, or even a plan C.

I'm no expert. But I would opt for a new set of batteries. I find that my house batteries never last more than 3 years. Then they lose charge too rapidly. For me it is worth the hassle-free vacation to make the investment.

Kudos to you. It is always nice to be able to help others. But least we forget our own mistakes, lets not pick on the missteps of your neighbor. I do remember not being able to start my rig, until a neighbor had me check to make sure I was in park. Being helped, and helping others at RV parks is one of the many thinks that makes the RV community so pleasant. Again, I am sure you assistance was most appreciated. Good Job.

I was having a significant problem with odor in this MH, and my friend was having a similar problem in his Dolphin. In SoCal a 110 plus day baking the MH is not uncommon. We both installed the weathervane duct on top. It has greatly improved the odor problem in both rigs. We both use formalin based thexford. Enzymes just don't cut it out here. Also, regular dumping is a must. When our friends dry camp at the beach for a few days, it means 4 or 5 days without dumping, but the temp is by far lower, so no problem. Make sure you maintain water in the bowl, as that is a source of bathroom odor. Good Luck. I'd get the spinning vent.

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Just my personal opinion. I would be very careful giving an interview to the LA Times. They tend to slant articles to facilitate an agenda. Perhaps your views on the wonders of full-timing will be interpreted to show how rich people are willing to burn fuel in low mileage monsters. Again, just my opinion. Be careful out there.

You might try posting on iRV2.com. They have model specific forums and someone might have the diagrams you need.

Found I needed a scooter on our last trip to Las Vegas, just had a knee replaced. We were able to rent one at a reasonable rate, the scoot was delivered to our site, and picked up from the office when we left. In doing the research I found that there are many companies with nationwide offices. Including AVIS car rental, the sub out to a mobility company. Probably better to have your own, but in a pinch, finding mobility should not be a problem.

Your fresh water system is probably not a sealed system. There is an overflow vent, and perhaps a second pressure vent, along with a fill line that is not truly air tight. The water you put in is not distilled, and contains all the contaminants of the water supply line. Living in Southern Calif, we maintain an earthquake emergency water supply which should be rotated periodically. Note that the bottled drinking water in stores have expiration dates. That said, it is a good idea to clorinate your tank periodically, after storage, after a trip when you have used many different water supplies, or if you smell or fear contamination. Happy Trails.

Maraposa-Yosemite KOA, l lovely campground on the South tip of the park, we stayed there last April.

I too use RVparkreview regularly. If FMCA were to also maintain a review site, I would appreciate a way not only adding comments but also to upload pictures of the sites, the campgrounds, and the surrounding area Somehow the pictures supplied by the campground often neglect the train tracks, the power plant, or the truck stop next door. Travelers pictures would be both informative and interesting. It would be something not offered on other sites.