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    14 hours ago, desertdeals690 said:

    I never saw it in print, just one of their reps mentioned it.

    Don't know why one of their guys would say that.  Based on what I read and talking to fellow RVers, it is the favorite due to no petroleum in it.

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    On 6/15/2016 at 6:39 AM, jleamont said:

    ...If it weren't for employment I would be down there also...

    Those darn J O Bs  can sure put a glitch in your life style.  Since I retired, I am so busy I don't have time for a job.  Your day is coming.:D

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    Should work at 47...but not too well.  We've had both heat pumps and Aqua Hots in our last two MHs.  Even though we have both, we've gotten into the habit of using the AH.  Quiet and dependable heat, and if not too cold, don't need the diesel burner.

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    20 hours ago, TBUTLER said:

    Walmart will give you the same rotation/balancing and road hazard coverage on automobiles and small trucks.  I just had a flat repaired last week, no charge.  Tire prices are excellent and the warranty coverage was only $9 per tire.  I like Walmart because they are literally everywhere!  Most tire chains will offer the same coverage but their locations are a lot farther apart than Walmart!

     

    I had Wally World fix a flat on the D/W's car last week, no road hazard insurance...$10.

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    One comment regarding fueling.  As all know, diesel fuel foams and causes the pump auto shut off to do just that...stop fueling.  The last time I refueled at a truck stop using the big nozzle, after the pump auto stopped, I put in 33 more gallons by hand.  If I fuel it slowly by hand, I can still usually add about eight gallons after the first shut off before there is too much foam to get any more in the tank.

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    Does anybody have any idea how much DEF these diesels use as related to fuel burn?  I spent 15 minutes on the phone with Detroit Diesel...he had no idea.  On the internet, I found that the big tractors (18 wheelers) have a dose rate of about 2%.  They use 2% DEF, as an example, 3 gallons of DEF for each 150 gallons of fuel.  My DD 13 is 12.8L so I assume it would use about the same amount of DEF as the Cummins ISM/ISX. 

    Thanks.

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    I buy mine at Wally World.  It's easier to fill the DEF tank when parked some where and not at a busy truck stop trying to refuel at the same time.  Plus, WM has come out with their own brand of DEF which is about $4 cheaper for 2.5 gallons than the brand name.

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    Any diesel powered coach will have hot water from the engine.  We even had a 27 HP Yanmar in a boat...made lots of hot water.  Getting back to the original question...we are on RV number six, and the first that is all electric.  I can't see going back to a propane stove, propane/elect refer, propane or elect water heater, etc.  All electric is great, Aqua Hot for heat and hot water, residential refer and an  induction stove...no more blowing 10 A fuses on the absorption refer.  I'll never go back.

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    We've had two DPs.  One of the first things we do after purchase is find out what appliance is on what line.  The DW turns something on...washer, dryer, Aqua Hot, microwave, etc, and I watch the gauge to see what amps are being drawn and which line it is on.  I keep a log of this information.  

    Also, my coach has many extra AC outlets in back of panels, under the sink, in back of the refer, etc.

     I have tested all of those so I know which line they are on.

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    I was under the impression you need to have a certain charger or a certain setting in your charger if using  it with AGM batteries.  There's a poster on another forum who insists AGMs work fine on 'normal' chargers.  Anybody have the straight skinny on this?

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    On 4/19/2016 at 5:30 PM, hermanmullins said:

    ...the 295/80R-22.5s were not a highly sought after size. Just on Motor Homes...

    Herman

    Quite true, Herman, we found out the hard way.  Last May we had a RF blow out on I 55 south of Chicago.  We sat on the side of the road...edge of the road actually...for over five hours while they looked for a 295/80R22.5.  Finally found one over 50 miles away...for $800.

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