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If we were going 600 knots, rather than 60 mph, it might be useful...other wise...think I'll pass.

That's really old...one of those RVs that will forever have some thing that needs fixed or replaced. I'm a tinkerer, but this is way more than I'd be willing to tackle.

Most RV parks will give you 10% off for any reason you come up with.

Wally World has come out with their own brand of DEF...I think it's less than $8 for 2 1/2 gallons.

I did not buy it, D/W did...don't know why. I've got a pair of shoes on which I use it. The bar we have is very old, at least 25 years...the box is held together with masking tape. I'd take a picture and post it, but that's above my pay grade.

We've had a bar of this stuff for many years, never thought of using it on the MH...have to try it out: http://www.saddlesource.com/belvoir-glycerine-bar-soap.html

I dropped off my coach at the new REV group's maintenance center last week for some warranty work. There were a number of coaches in their "RV" lot awaiting parts. I've had my appointment for over a month, so parts should not be an issue. The only feedback I've gotten is from a guy who was basically satisfied with the work, but not some other aspects of the operation...returned the coach very dirty, lost some keys, some parts had to be reordered and some work had to be redone. So the jury is out...I'll keep you posted.

I will never ever buy a new RV...again. Didn't with this last one, and it's bad enough. The previous was new, lots of issues, and nobody could seem to figure out how to fix them or even who should fix them...chassis manufacturer or coach manufacturer. While they fuss over who's going to fix it the warranty expires and then they say, "you're out of warranty, we'll have to charge you for that."

ccchuck...If you are a Honda guy get a CRV, vintage 2014 or earlier. They all tow four down.

What you need is a biocide...algaeside is normally associated with swimming pools. Here's what I use: http://www.westmarine.com/buy/valvtect--bioguard-fuel-micro-biocide-16-oz--255739

USAA insures RVs and boats up to a certain value...then they refer you to Progressive. My last RV to be insured by them was a 5th wheel...my two MHs have not been insured by USAA. Same with boats, when you stay with smaller boats, they insure them, but not with bigger more expensive boats.

I don't know about those plastic chocks. With my last DP, when I first backed it up for storage...it climbed right over the 4''x4'' I had put in the back to stop it. I've seen some of the plastic one smashed flat.

Tom Johnson, owner of JG, was the Transmission Fluids Engineer at Allison until he retired in 2009. He was instrumental in the R and D of TranSynd. I've used them to test both engine oil and trans fluid. If you have a question you can call them...and talk to Tom.

Want a one word answer...YES.

Be sure you read the paper work very carefully. We had Thousand Trails...did not renew.

Joe...I 40's getting better. After the first time out west on I 40 pulling a 5th wheel, when I came home I had an air pin box put on. I have 315s on the front too, but I also have a 17k front axle.

These coaches are all very different. On my coach, full wall slide will operate only with the engine running. The two smaller slides will operate with the ignition on, eng on or off, makes no difference.

What I am saying is that comparing a Dutch Star to a King Aire, Essex or Heritage is not an apples to apples comparison. The DS is a very nice coach, but not in the same class as the other three.

Yes, not only a great reputation, but great tire covers. I have six of the new ones that have the open center so the rims of the wheels are visible. There are pics on the web site.

I too have AGM coach batteries. No problems yet...second coach with them. However, you must have the correct charger. Re Brett and his boats, in my last sailboat, a Catalina 320, I had two 4D 12v wet cell. They were "okay" but lots more trouble than the AGMs.

The Dutch Star is not in the same class as the King Aire, Essex or Heritage. In fact, Newmar does not place it in their "Luxury Motor Coach" section... it is in the "Diesel MC" section. http://www.newmarcorp.com/

Bite the bullet and get the AGMs. Truly a set up and forget battery, plus no bad gases. Just be sure your charger is set up for AGMs.

When I had my blowout, as stated above, it took many hours to find a 295/80R22.5....and it wasn't $750...it was $800!

But don't take your fire arms.