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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.

Exactly. This is a minor issue, but being PC is causing serious problems in other areas.

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.

Another little tid bit of information on the Allison 3000s and 4000s. They are both limited by horsepower and torque only (450/1250 and 650/1950 respectively). There is no tow limit or weight limit you can pull.

Figuring cost per mile would be too scary to even attempt.

Be sure to make reservations. Many of these CGs are open only in the summer and stay very busy.

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.

Here's a permanent fix: http://durashieldppfs.com/titan-xt-features-benefits/

To the OP, "other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?"

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.

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.

About once a day I get a link to a "free Windows 10 upgrade!" Which, every time, I click "NO." Don't like changes and every time they change Windows I spend weeks trying to figure out how to use the new system.

Thanks guys. These things are high dollar and I want to be sure I get my 'high' dollar's worth.

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?

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.

The refer works off coach batteries, steps work off chassis batteries.

My Dad, long gone I'm sorry to say, always told me as a young man, "if it's a toy and you can't afford to pay cash, you don't need it."

Herman, FYI, American Coaches (don't know about other Fleetwood products) do not have adjustable thermostats in the basement. The thermostat is fixed, somewhere in the 40s, and cannot be changed.

Same here, and that's the bottom line. If I worried about depreciation, the last thing I would own is a MH.

Is it the line or a fitting? We had an Aqua Hot leak in our last coach...the repair was tightening the fitting.

Yes, these manufacturers will be happy to build you one mighty fine coach. Be sure to bring your check book, all your credit cards and your first born son.

I noticed the article mentioned " 18,000 pound and 20,000 pound-load capacity front axles. " Surely there can't be too many 'normal' RVs with front axles of that size...just those in the Prevost, Newell, etc.class.

Another thing to be aware of if the steps start dragging is your chassis battery might be getting weak. Had this happen a while back...steps were slow to open...engine would not start.

As noted in the pics, Milwaukee = rust.

The manufacturer's name of the game is CYA...all these decisions are based on what the lawyers tell the decision makers.