hermanmullins

Sharon & Linda, Welcome to the Forum again. Sorry to each of you for your losses. Nice to hear that you will be seeing this great country. Take your time, enjoy everything along the way. Remember to go up one way and return by another route. Same trip but twice the things to see. Herman

Turning, Yes. Longer and need for wider turns. Backing, Not recommended. Hard to do and will jack knife really fast and cause damage to both the coach and tow vehicle. Herman

N2, Welcome to the Forum. Two things come to mind. First contact a RV Salvage yard, there are several around the country. One come to mind is Colaws in Cartridge, MO. Sorry I don't have their number handy but you may goggle them. They may have the insert you are looking for. Second, consider making a a nice wooden cutting board insert. Serves two purposes, 1st cover and 2nd you have a nice surface to cut on and not have to have to carry one. Herman

SharonLinda, Click on Erniee's name above when the screen comes up click on the envelope (message) and send Ernie a PM (Personal Message) and ask him to send you some pictures. Herman

Heather, First, Welcome to the Forum. We have a 02 Monaco Dynasty and have the windshield curtain. It is a nice fabric and we have had it dry cleaned once. It looked really nice for a while but we are also looking to do an update. Since we live very close to McKinney, TX we will be having MCD Innovations install a power front windshield shade in both day and night shades. We are also looking to do the window shades as we can. I have looked at both MCD and Shade-Man. Pricing for the window shades are pretty much the same with both companies however with MCD I can drive over and pick them up, install them myself and be close if there are any issues, which I don't expect that there will be. (except with the installer me ) www.mcdinnovations.com www.shade-man.com Either of these companies have booths at all National Conventions. I know that both will be in Perry. GA and Gillette, WY. So be sure to make one or both next year. Herman

Jack, Welcome to the Forum. When asking a question here it is always good if you tell what kind of coach you drive, "A", "B", "C", Super "C". Diesel or Gas, Fred or Pusher. Driving a 45' diesel pusher pulling a 25' Box Trailer is a lot different than a Class "B" towing a smart car. See where I am going with this? If you put all your information under your signature it would help. Herman

Gentlemen, it's time to stop sniping at one another and get back on the Topic. Does full timing save you a lot of money? I can't answer that since we don't full time. Herman

Richard, Welcome to the Forum. Somewhere in your coach will be a data plate. Mine is located on the wall beside the drivers seat. There you will find your GVWR. This will tell you what you need to know. Weight your coach as you normally use it, coach alone. Subtract that from your GCWR and that will tell you how much weight you may add by towing. Herman

bearwarren, Welcome to the Forum. This post is well over 4 years old. However you are correct about reuse of coolant in your A/H or H/H. I takes a 50/50 mixture of pink or green Anti Freeze and water. My unit take a standard radiator 13 psi Cap. I got mine from O'Riely's. Again Welcome, Herman

You catch on fast. There is no insurance policy more beneficial for the policy holder then the company. Herman

POS? Purley Owful Stuff? 😊 Herman

When the drive shaft disconnect was installed on my 08 Silverado I had a one piece aluminium drive shaft. Due to the length they made a two piece steel drive shaft with a carrier bearing for support. Then balanced the entire shaft. Drive Shaft King did a great job and I never had a problem one. Herman

Joe, Welcome to the Forum. Are you asking about just replacing the two slide valves or up grading to automatic valves? Replacing them are the same either way. Just running power to them if going automatic. If you plan on doing the job yourself be sure to flush and rinse the tanks and then do it again several times. Before you start to remove the old valves make sure that you raise the drivers side of the coach. There's always waste still in the tanks. Be very careful of the "O" rings and you should be fine. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. Herman

rhinderber, Sorry just couldn't stop myself. Your are correct about changing out you toilet. If you do you might consider one that is ceramic. It won't stain, discolored and is easy to keep clean. However the shower enclosure is a different issue. You might look up a plastic shower unit manufacturers and see if they have any suggestions. I guess you could rough it up and apply some sort if vinyl or plastic paint to the surface. The manufacturer may have a suggestion there also. Herman

Get Yellow Towels and wash cloths. Herman

First, insect repellent will be a metal can and should float. Over time it may deteriorate, in the mean time it will make a great agitator. That being said, It could come out with the flow when dumping, be sure to use a straight clear extension to be able to see if it come out, then again it could get stuck side ways and block the complete emptying of the holding tank. It has to be removed which could entail removing the drain valve. I just had a thought. The toilet could be removed and with a flash light and a set of mechanical fingers snatch the can and pull it out from the top side. No matter which way you go it ain't going to be nice job. Herman

Go pre-owned, let someone else take the two year of frustration having all the issues that have to be addressed with the poor manufacturing in todays coached. Not to mention the desperation. Close to 30% or more in 2 years. But, and just my opinion, they haven't made any good quality coaches since 2008, the year that so many went bankrupted. New coaches with all the Bling and poor quality are not for me. I like the Beauty and Quality of an Older coach, just like me. Herman

Mimipa, Three years difference between the chassis date and body date, very odd. Maybe you meant 2009 chassis for a 2010 coach? Having auto components on a Motor Home is not unusual. The head lights on our 2002 Monaco Dynasty are 1998 BMW 528i. If the part j mentioned is not correct and the relay isn't the problem check with a rebuillder or try RV Salvage Yards. There are a number around the country . Herman

Don, you also missed the statement "over one million members" Herman

Don, Welcome to the Forum. As Fever said, make sure your Explorer is Towable. Is it Four Wheel Drive. If so Does it have the selector to put it in Four Wheel Neutral. If not a ford dealer can install one for you. If it isn't four wheel drive you will need a drive shaft disconnect. A company, " Remco", they have a new name now but you can google Remca, makes a drive shaft disconnect. You will then need a Tow Bar. There are several very good ones on the market. I prefer the "Blue Ox". You will also have to have the Explorer wired for lights. Again I prefer the vehicle to be wired with diodes. And Last you will need an Auxiliary Brake. That is something you will really need if you plan on towing it behind a RoadTrek. However before you go to any of the above mentioned modification I would check your GVWR. Your RoadTrek may not be rated for that much weight. Herman

Bill, you just describe the Red Cross, The Wounded Warriors Project, and virtually every other operation that is a non profit. How about the salaries for all corporations. You work for a salary, are you worth what you receive. I praise all that work for FMCA for keeping the association going so you can have a place to help other RVers. Nowll lets get back to the Topic, Voting on changing FMCA,Family Motor Coach Association to read, FMCA, for Recreation Vehicle owners. Herman

TriMark trimarkcorp.com support Keyless Entry Support Go here and you can get the instructions on how to program you key pad. Do you have the remote? I think you have to have it to be able to program the touch pad. If you don't you may order one or two from TriMark. Herman

Well said Bruce. Herman

Come to TEXAS and I bet we could figure it out. Herman

phader, Have you made the trip yet? Victorville, CA to San Antonio, TX 1,349 miles, 551 miles in Texas alone. FYI it is further from El Paso Texas to Texarkana, Texas then it is from Victorville, California to El Paso. 788 vs 814. Chicago to Texarkana 797 miles vs 814 miles Texarkana to El Paso. Just a bit of Texas trivia. Herman