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It appears that this thread has gone for so long and covered so many different topics, the real reason for bringing in other types RVs has been long forgotten. The ONLY reason for increasing membership is to pay for FMCA Assist....period. There are not enough current members to pay for the number of times it is forecast that the FMCA Assist program will be used. The answer is really very easy, we have three options: 1. Stop using FMCA Assist...money problems solved, don't need the "other" members. 2. Allow "other" members...FMCA Assist will be financially solvent. 3. Offer an FMCA Assist type insurance program on an individual basis...with that person(s) paying the premium. As one of my favorite talk show hosts says, "follow the money."

In a word, no, since you haven't reached the eight hours required. Depending on how far we are going, sometimes when taking a break, I will do the entire pre tow run up...then I can start on a new eight hours before having to do it again. If towing consecutive days without driving the CRV, I put a trickle charger on it that first night. BTW, the CRV manual gives good instructions.

I put two trouble lights, each with a 60w, bulb, any where there is water...in case one burns out, still covered. Then add anti freeze to P traps and toilets.

Always a good idea to check the owner's manual as well...especially if the towed vehicle is under warranty.

Good advice.

No reason for confusion....Jmholb57 is the OP, but fagnami made the post about the transmission to which I was commenting. However, I read the initial post where there was no mention of chassis...missed where it was mentioned in the third post. So am I now in the time out chair with you??

Didn't mention the chassis on purpose... fagnaml mentioned the trans specifically...so that's what I did.

Go to Wally World, they have all sorts of brands and sizes.

No hackles up, Carl. I know some of you Texans get confused about the fact that there are some other states in the union besides yours...thought I'd better add some clarification.

If your DP has an Allison 3000, that old wives tale does not apply. The Allison 3000 and 4000 have no tow weight limits. They are limited by HP and torque only.

I would not limit my search to just those two brands...I'd add American Coach and Winnebago. Lots of nice coaches out there of all brands.

Presently in AR. The laws are very strict about living here and tagging a vehicle out of state. AR has an ad valorem tax so they get you every year, taxing and retaxing cars, trucks, RVs, boats, motorcycles and anything else you own. As the property ages, the tax goes slowly down, but it takes a long time especially on high dollar toys.

Carl, I would add, "and south of Maryland" to the 'west of the Mississippi' comment. We are members in a CG on the Gulf, there are no friendlier people than those in Mississippi.

Add me to the list of self insurers.

Our last coach came with AGMs. Even though it was RV number five, and I'd been a big time boater for years (used 4 D's in the last one), I didn't know an AGM from an ATM. Now I know enough that I'll never own another RV/Boat with other than AGMs. Too many advantages to even list.

You must be very careful as to where you live, where the coach is tagged, what state your DL says on it and how often and how long you travel out of state. My state got smart and noticed lots of RVs that were always in the area, but had Montana tags. Long story short, those drivers that lived here but had Montana tags paid huge fines, all the back taxes that they had avoided and interest on the taxes they paid that were "late."

My coach has the same on board air system. It's a PITA...have to start the coach, use high idle and time the process as to when to use the air system so it actually puts air in these big tires. Got tired fooling with it and got a Porter-Cable, 6 gallon, 150 PSI, portable compressor at Lowes for $100. I got mine on sale, the one in the link is $130. I never leave home without it. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-Cable-6-Gal-150-PSI-Portable-Air-Compressor-C2002/203162815?&cm_mmc=Shopping|THD|B|0|B-BASE-D25H+Air+Compressors|&mid=qhRFVpyN|dc_mtid_8903vry57826_pcrid_73804731432598_pkw__pmt__

Happy Birthday to you guys in the junior services.

Roger Hunckler, the owner of Magna Shade, has also done extensive testing and states black windshield and tire covers are the best. I had five of his window shades on a previous coach and have tire shades on this coach. http://www.magneshade.com/

I drain everything, put pink stuff in the P traps, and two trouble lights in everything likely to freeze.

I for one would sure like to see the CRV go back to being four down towable.

Agree, or a fluid that is on the Transynd list as being compatible.

Here's the American Coach logic for AC numbering. For years there were two ACs, front #1, rear #2. When they added AC #3, they didn't want to confuse the techs, so they simply made it #3....and put it in the middle. Don't know when they changed the numbering, but my 14 Eagle's ACs are #1, #2, #3....front to rear.

I don't want to muddy the waters, but a note on 'charging' the batteries, not necessarily running off them. When I'm going down the road, the alternator charges the chassis batteries only. Once that charge rate is 13.3 or higher, the system allows the charge to go through the chassis batteries and charge the coach batteries as well. When on shore power, the process works in reverse in that the coach batteries are being charged and when the charge rate reaches 13.3 or higher, the system lets the charge to through the coach batteries and charge chassis batteries.

Call Good Sam. They will check around and find you the best deal. They saved me $600 for the same coverage.