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Be careful with the coolant. I doubt Wally World has coolant for a diesel. Call Coachman to determine the coolant type. Some is "normal" and some is Extended Life Coolant (ELC).

Lots of moving parts in those steps, be sure they are well lubed.

Thanks, I know what the acronym stands for...as for your before or after discussion, on turbine aircraft, as I said earlier, they have either and EGT or TOT (turbine outlet temp) or PTIT (power turbine inlet temp). Our turbo diesels and all turbines require a cool down prior to shutting down. On MHs, idling while checking in or idling while finding your camp site is normally enough. On a fixed wing aircraft, taxiing to the ramp is the cool down, with the engines virtually at idle. On a rotary wing aircraft, that has to hover to parking, the cool down (at least on a Huey) is two minutes at idle. IMHO, some times it appears we over think some of these issues. If we needed gauges other than those that are OEM, and there were problems, the engine manufacturers would be putting out new information and more gauges. I'm on diesel number four and never had any problems...if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Back to the OP's question...if we were to go full time right now, I would not add any tools to those already on board. However, if it has north of 450 ft/lbs of torque...that's why I pay Good Sam. My on board tools are pretty complete...half inch drive set, 3/8" drive set, along with open end wrenches...but anything ''serious'' goes to GS.

Would somebody kindly explain what an EGT guage is and why we need one? I have a Silverleaf Chassis Monitoring System on this coach, which gives me eng and trans temp digitally to one degree. I have an aviation back ground where we had either an EGT gauge, PTIT gauge or TOT gauge on various turbine engines so I know what they do and why they are there. So I'm not exactly sure what is critical on a turbo diesel that needs another gauge...in addition to the Silverleaf.

Seven is right on the edge of being good...or being bad...good move to have them checked out. We had a seven year old GY 670RV blow out last May. The Good Sam service tech said he thought we had driven over some road debris. Could be. Also, our coach spent a long time sitting in the Texas sun prior to our purchase...so long that the inside wall facing west, faded. That's the side the failed tire was on.

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.