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I would add to Brett's post the same comments, only how they pertain to the driver/owner and add his/her overall health, physical condition and ability.
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As I stated above most of us can run for a day without running the battery down or starting it. I bought that trickle charger I mentioned and will try it on consecutive tow days. I can see the fuse to pull (#34) but it's nearly impossible to get out.
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If in doubt put a couple of small space heaters down there and run the generator.
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You are getting lots of advice, much of which is slightly biased because the poster has the type MH he/she is praising. I'm not saying the units discussed are not good units, it's just that there are a great many very good RVs out there from different manufacturers. Don't fall in love with the first one and don't run out an buy one because somebody on here says it is wonderful.
Good luck.
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KOA is our last choice in CGs. Most are considerably more expensive than other parks. Sure, some have more amenities, but most are way over priced.
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There is a dollar limit for USAA as to whether or not they will insure RVs and boats. I've had some of each they would insure (5th wheel) and would not insure (currrent MH).
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IMHO, our slide toppers are very poorly designed. They are horizontal so even when it rains they do not drain and puddle badly. After it rains (or snows), I climb on the roof and sweep off the water or snow so the toppers return to their normal position.
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I've been using USAA since I came back from VN in the late 60s. As stated, the service is excellent. My problem with Progressive is their CEO.
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Actually, the diesel burner is the primary method for heating...the electric element is secondary. However, I normally keep the electric element on all the time...and use the CG's electricity...and use the burner when it gets cold or we need more hot water.
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... I have plenty of RV Antifreeze in the boiler...
My manual says to put Propylene Glycol in the boiler, not normal engine antifreeze or RV antifreeze.
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Seems like that would be a question for a banker, a broker, or somebody in that line of work.
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I'd check with Chevy before I did anything. Most of these companies are interested in selling you stuff to tow your vehicle...they could care less if the vehicle is designed to be towed or could be damaged while being towed.
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First place to check is your owners manual for recreational towing and secondly check the Remco website for your year model.
Safe travels.
...and third, call Nissan if it's not listed in the manual.
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I presently own a dolly, but I am considering going to a tow bar. The reason is I live in New York and for me to travel south through N.J. I was told that you can not tow with a dolly on the Jersey Turnpike and also the Garden State Parkway by a fellow camper. He told me a friend of his got pulled over by state trooper and was told to exit immediately. I don't know where you'll be traveling but that might be something to consider. If anyone else has had a problem in Jersey maybe you could share it. That would help with my decision to go to a tow bar
I'd check with the NJ authorities for verification of "a friend of a friend" information. Sometimes things get lost in the translation when being passed around.
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I tend to think five years is a bit early, too...as long as they show no signs of aging, such as cracks. Of course the majority of RV tires will die of old age long before we run the tread off them.
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We tow a 2011 Honda CR V with 4 wheels down. Just be sure whatever you tow, read the owners manual. When driving it averages between 26 n 30 mpg.
Same here, hard to beat the overall value and quality of a Honda.
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Go test drive a CRV...to the Cricket dealer and see if it will fit.
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Appreciate the input guys. Any suggestions as to where I can get four corner/side to side weight? BTW, my tires are Goodyear G670RV, 295/80R22.5
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I have a 3 amp fuse labeled as "Smart Wheel."
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I had a similar noise under the passenger side. Long story short, the mating of the chassis and coach was missing some welds and had some broken welds. Two weeks at factory in Decatur, IN, fixed it.
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Easy to tow, reliable, owner's manual says you can tow it (and how to tow it), 2wd or 4wd, light, cheap to operate, high quality and more...Honda CRV.
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I weighed my coach today, and according to the actual weight of 19,500, my 295/80R22.5 dually tires should only have 80 PSI of air in them. That does not seem like enough air for a tire with a max capacity of 6,940# and 125 PSI of air. At my GAWR of 20,000#, that's still only 85 PSI. I've been keeping 100 PSI in them.
For comparison, the front axle has a GAWR of 14,600, and an actual weight of 13,160. That weight calls for TP of 100 PSI, I've been using 105 PSI in them, and will probably continue to do so, since this weight is not ready to travel except for full fuel. The max weight capacity as a single is 7,830#.
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I store my MH inside with very reliable power. I put a trouble light with a 60w bulb in the Splendide for winterization.
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We have found that the battery will survive one day's towing without pulling a fuse. If towing consecutive days, we start it at the end of the day and let it run a while to recharge the battery. I'm thinking about getting a trickle charger that I can hook up at night, rather then starting it and letting it idle.
2005 Cummins ISL400
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The ISL is 8.9L and a fine engine. It is good for several hundred thousand miles and will outlast you and your coach. I don't know anything about a recall, get the engine serial number and call Cummins.