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AC, in their infinite wisdom, have reduced the black tank to 40 gallons. Our 09 Allegiance was also 40 gallons.

Several years ago, I was flying a corporate jet and we had a trip to northern Canada. We got picked up (after securing are aircraft in a heated hanger) by our customers and during the drive to the motel made a comment about how much those folks must appreciate their vehicle's garages. Much to out surprise the driver said most people don't have garages, they start their diesel trucks in the fall and shut them off in the spring. My DD's manual says emphatically, not to idle it for a long time. Should idling be necessary for cabin heat or cooling, the high idle setting should be used.

Agree, USAA has changed a lot since I joined in the 60s...and not for the good.

You can get a much better rate with Progressive if you go to an agent and have him/her shop for you. Progressive through USAA is high.

Yep, that's the understatement of the day. Above 60 and the mileage really heads south.

I got an add from Good Sam, stating they average saving the consumer over $350 per policy. When I called, the lady said they search the big companies to find a policy that meets the customer's needs. Bottom line, they saved me over $600 for identical coverage with the exception of a higher deductible...which I wanted. The new policy is from a big name company.

I've been in one Gander, one time...didn't buy anything and have never gone in another...not impressed.

Nope, Freightliner SLM. 2013, 14 and 15 are all on Freightliner. 500 HP and above get the SLM, less than 500 HP get the XCM. Don't know about the newer ones.

Floor plan is key, most of the other characteristics of these three (and American Coach) should be about the same.

One of the coolant problems is that the chassis manufacturer puts the coolant in the MH, not the engine maker. In my case, DD uses Extended Life Coolant (ELC) where Freightliner uses standard ethylene glycol. I had already purchased a gallon of ELC, before I found out that it is the wrong coolant.

Same here. When my dash AC is turned on the MPG goes down about 1.5 when the big side radiator fan comes on....which it does every time.

I have used JG Lube for several years for both trans fluid and engine oil. Their reports are very detailed and very good...they recommend the advanced analysis kit. For a few more bucks you get lots more information. I have called them on several occasions with questions and for some more information. Twice I talked to Tom Johnson, the retired Allison engineer, and owner of the company. He will happily talk with you and provides great information.

Make check lists, I have several...a what to take list (mine is by room...kitchen, bed room, etc), what to leave when stored, a day prior list (put away lawn chairs, roll up patio rug, etc), an outside departure list (sewer hose, cable, water, antenna, etc), an inside departure list (refer doors secure, cabinets locked, roof vents closed, table lamps put way, etc), a clothes list, a list for the toad (set up procedures).... these lists are changing, things being added/deleted as needed. Be especially careful idling through a CG going to your space. Many CGs like to put big rocks or 6 x 6s embedding in concrete on turns. And, equally important, use a ground guide when backing. Your ground guide should always be able to see one of your mirrors (then you can see him/her) and should be walking back and forth in back of the RV so he/she can see both sides as well as the rear. While you are doing all these things, remember, this is supposed to be fun!

Send the letter certified so you'll get a return receipt.

Call them and ask.

There is a reset on the inverter...just hard to find. Call the inverter company tomorrow.

Put it in your GPS or phone and select "no interstates." I' ve been on I40 since before it was finished...but still a lot faster than the US highways...and traffic lights and stop signs.

NBC News....didn't know they were still on the air.

Agree, good advice. You don't want to ride all the way home holding your breath.

Same here, Carl. Our last cruise was with American Cruise Lines from Portland, OR, up the Columbia and Snake Rivers to Clarkston. Only hassle was getting home at the end...at least it wasn't on United.

Agree...that would be one tough ride. I know lots of folks enjoy AK in a MH...I prefer the back of a 767 and a rent car.

Spent a month in Biloxi in Jan with no problems at all. However, I have had the AC Overload light come on the Magnum remote a couple of times recently....which is what started the process of tracking down the lost ground. What doesn't compute is that light comes on when it is sitting in storage with no AC items on except the charger. It stays on very briefly, then goes back to Float charge and acts normally. Always something!

It's a great little shop. They encourage customers to wander around the shop...which I do to point out some of the hard to see lube points. It is an Allison service center also. I've been going there six years, it's been $65 the entire time (and no tax since I'm out of state and it's maintenance)...which happens to be their hourly rate. I bit less than the $135 an hour I paid at Freightliner last month.

As Carl noted, the way American Coach built their coaches, was to have two entirely separate systems. One inverter/charger dedicated to the residential refer, the other inverter/charger for everything else in the coach. The previous owner of my coach opted for the same eight 6 volt house batteries but only one inverter/charger.

I change my own car/truck oil, but do not do the MH. This beast takes 42 quarts, which is roughly 75 pounds. Too much to move easily and just too much to fool with. I have a mom and pop diesel shop, whos primary business is rebuilding engines, who changes my oil and does a chassis lube for $65. I supply the oil and filter. Not worth me getting dirty for that price.