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Motorhome With Rear Axle vs Rear Axle With Tag Axle?
five replied to Fliphoppers's topic in Type A motorhomes
I think you will find that a tag has nothing to do with tow capacity. My single axle AC has a tow capacity of 15k...as do all the ACs with tags. -
2015 Honda CR-V Not Towable 4 Down
five replied to FMCANationalOffice's topic in Toads-Towed Behind Motorhome
All CRVs are automatic. The front hook up (called a base plate) needs to be attached to the car by an RV dealer who is authorized to service what ever tow system you get. I have Blue Ox. Once all the hardware is attached the hooking/unhooking of the CRV to the MH is very easy. It is a great all around vehicle and a perfect toad...light, reliable, versatile, seats five, economical...typical Honda. -
This information is not correct. The Eagle is the next to the top of the AC line, starting at around $625k. AC's line up is Revolution, Allegiance, Tradition, Eagle and Heritage.
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Here's the link to the Aqua Hot forum: http://forum.rvhydronicheaterrepair.com/activity.php?s=91de5630fd8d13a7a0cb4040733d66e6
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Sent you a PM. Thanks.
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Thanks for the info. He is researching the link in post #2. Here's the W/D info: Splendide 2000 Model: WD 802 Serial #: 270163
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We have some friends with a 20 year old Splendide that need a timer. They are camped in Biloxi, MS, and have tried all the local suppliers, RV dealers, Colaw, etc. Any ideas appreciated.
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The problem I see is that if we have a super single and it fails...we have nothing. If an 18 wheeler has a set of super singles and one fails, he still has one to at least get him off the road.
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D/W, in this case, is dish washer. However, the D/W (dear wife) has a D/W (dish washer)...me!
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We are on our fifth RV, never had a D/W and don't want one. Much rather have the storage space. However, washer/dryer is mandatory.
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As noted, maintenance is key. JMHO, Beaver is a class coach, but you are looking at 25 years old...that's pretty old, especially if it's been kept outside.
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Do You Know Someone Whose Name Is On The Vietnam Wall Memorial?
five replied to DoggyDaddy's topic in General Discussion
Here is a list of KIAs by state, all you have to do is click on MO and scroll down the list: http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm -
Normally US highways and state roads are okay. Some county roads can be narrow and the trees along the side may scrape your rig.
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2015 Honda CR-V Not Towable 4 Down
five replied to FMCANationalOffice's topic in Toads-Towed Behind Motorhome
I don't know about the other manufacturers, but for the 2015 models Honda put the CVT(Continuously Variable Trans) trans in the CRV. They put it in the Accord a few years ago: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_variable_transmission -
Coldcowboy, Glad you got your problem solved. As a follow on comment, the GY/Michelin debate is just like a Chevy/Dodge/Ford/ debate. You can read any of these forums, and there are those with GYs that have wear problems and just as many Michelins with dry rot cracks and splits. I don't know how you come to a decision as to which to buy...other than price.
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Here's what I did. Called Spartan, got a very knowledgeable and helpful guy. He gave me the specs for both the front and rear axles. Then went to a big rig truck alignment shop. The tech checked the rear, it was WNL, then checked the front...off considerably. He aligned the front and gave me a print out of 'before' and 'after.' Appreciate the help from all.
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IMHO, there are two primary problems with a dolly: - It takes considerably longer to get ready to move. When towing four down, you hook up the car and attach the safety and electrical cables...done. - We have stayed in many CGs where there is no space to store a tow dolly. Plus, I don't have any place to store it at home.
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Dump the air then put down the jacks. Also, FWIW, most folks believe it is not a good idea to run (idle) a diesel...unless you are really going to run it and take it for drive so all systems get up to operation temperature.
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Okay, thanks. I'm in NW AR...Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers/Bentonville and Fort Smith, is to the south. It's an American Coach on a Spartan chassis, I'll call them in the AM.
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Okay, so is it something I should find a shop that is willing to do...is it worth the cost? Any idea what that cost would be?
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Talked to another big rig tire/alignment shop on Sat. He said my MH had no way to align the rear wheels...guess he doesn't understand MHs.
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I run mine all the time with the engine off, however the ignition key must be on.
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Okay, making progress. Went by, without the MH, and talked to the service manager of the big rig alignment place. Since I have independent front suspension, he said he could align the front end fine. However, since then I've been reading about aligning the "thrust line." That is supposed to bring "the rear wheels into coincidence with the vehicles geometric centerline." Then the front wheels are aligned to the identical geometric centerline/thrustline. This results in "total four wheel alignment insuring all wheels being parallel and the steering wheel and the steering geometry being centered as the vehicle moves in a straight line." Translation...it's like four wheel alignment we get on our cars. Is this something normally done on one of these rigs? Appreciate the help.
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I have fuse boxes scattered all over. One of my first projects upon acquiring this rig was to locate all fuse boxes, chart where they are and chart what is in every fuse box. Now when I have a 12v issue, I can review my charts rather than spending half a day looking for fuse boxes, then fuses.
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Installing Base Plate-- About How Much & How Hard
five replied to tetonchief's topic in Toads-Towed Behind Motorhome
Installation depends entirely on the toad. On my first CRV, it took the dealer nearly all day. Today, I dropped my new CRV off at 8 AM...they were not finished by 5 PM. Base plate and associated hardware is major surgery on a CRV.