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Thanks Carl I forgot MoT was doing full service, great folks. Herman

Mike, I have had my coach serviced at a place called Diamond Truck service. Two years ago at a cost of $285.00. Last year, after it became Freightliner, I had it serviced , aka, PM, and the cost was $468.00. After much discussion they did reduce that to $350.00. Every filter had doubled and or tripled in cost. This year I went back to Southwest International in McKinney, TX Total $348.00. I know you are in Katy but give Action RV in Conroe a call and see if they do PM service. They are a very well respected Shop. Good Luck, hope to meet you when you come to the Six-State Rally in Shawnee September 12 to 15th. Herman

Just to add to what Kay said. You can dump your tank and then go on top of the coach with a water hose. Put the hose into the vent stack and have someone turn on the water. Then slowly push the hose down the pipe till it reaches the bottom and then slowly remove it. Then dump the tank again. By the way if you do this don't use your potable water hose. Herman

tregal, Take both MSPN numbers and go on Michelin website and look at both numbers. There you will find the specs. on both. I. Had a number picked out and although the list showed my size it wasn't built in my size nor was it approved for RV use. Herman

Here is proof of the ole adage about ice cream and spicy food . I would loved to have had a video of it. Spoke to Shalom, they are in Florida. The explosion split a seam at the top. He has cleaned up the mess and has had the tank dumped. Herman can't find either a replacement or someone to do the work. I offered Colaws in Missouri and finding a shop that can do plastic welding. Sorry, but to quote Jeff Foxworthy, "I'd pay 10 Bucks to see that". Herman

414 give FMCA a call and they can walk you through the process. Let me know what area you call home and I will make sure one or more chapters contacts you. Welcome to the Family. Herman

Sundance 44, Welcome to the Forum. One thing you need to add to your list is to have a TransAxle on order.? When a manufacturer says that the vehicle can not be towed 4 down they have really good reasons. Your Civics transmission is not made to lubricate the unit without the pump being driven by the engine. So please rethink your idea. Herman

414, Welcome to the Forum. Have you joined FMCA? To utilize trip routing you need to to be a member. Herman

Yes, it scared the heck out of Penny when it came down. Herman

And may it Rest In Peace. No this was a good topic. Has anyone but me notice that we no longer have the Knights of The Road, aka Truck Drivers. In the past there was an unspoken courtesy to signal, your safe to pull back in and thank you. All done with the flash of the lights. That being said, the other mornings, while driving on I-80 in Nebraska way before dawn, I would pass a truck and ever so often I would get the "Safe To Pull Back In" flash of their head lights and I would acknowledge with the flash of my clearance lights. But the minute the sun came up no more signals. That being said I think we, as RVers should show trucks every courtesy we would expect in return. Let them know that we are trying to be the :Ladies and Gentlemen of the RV World". Be Safe and Courteous on the road. Herman

Let's understand that all vehicles can be towed 4 down when it doesn't exceed your GVWR. AWD, rear wheel drive, 4 wheel drive, even front wheel drive. They have pumps, drive shaft disconnect both front and rear. All you have to do is find or have base plates made. It just depends on how far and how much you are willing to spend. So all I can say is going for it. Herman

Kay, 75amp worked better than the 100 amp? Herman

Those FEMA trailers, as they were called, were trash to begin with. In Paris, Texas there was a place where you could buy them for $3,000.00 then $2,000.00 and they still couldn't get rid of them. They were insulated with formaldehyde foam insulation and no holding tanks (standard household plumbing). They were not built to last and they didn't. Herman

Bat, If you charged the work on a credit card and you have not paid it, put the charge under protest. That will get CW's attention. Herman

Carl Brothers, Welcome to the Forum. As Carl said there are two gentlemen you may contact, Jim Duncan with the Southeast Area and or David Kessler with the International Asre. Jim Duncan, National V.P. for the Southeast Area.....jduncan@fmca.com .....256-520-6773 David Kessler, National V.P. for the International Area....dkessler@fmca.com......972-890-4334 Jim can help you in the Florida area and David can help you Nation wide including Mexico and Canada. Two fine gentlemen and both will be more than happy to assist you. Hope to see you down the road. Herman.

Bill, When we bought the coach in 07 it had the G 670s all around. Have replaced them all with the same. I have over 40k on them and some have aged out. They still have very good tread and no cracking. Sorry, yes I will continue to use them. Herman

Bill, Are you speaking about the Goodyear G 670's? That is what I have on our coach and have had great results with them. Herman

Bruce, Go on the Michelin Advantage site on fmca.com. check list for your tire and get the MAPN. Then call FMCA and ask for the lady that handles the program. Give her the MSPN and she will give you the price less your state tax. Find a dealer and check availability. You do need to call Michelin and register your credit card and F number. All this information is spelled out very clearly on the site. Herman

Carl, Your friend is a wiseperson. Bling has never powered an RV, just the sale. When I was Purchasing for an elevator company I made a comment to the President of the company that many of the product were going out damaged in house before going to the job site. His remark to me made me very angry. He said the customer got a quality product no matter how much rework had to be done in the field. I told him the field installers should not have to rework what should have been correct in the first place. Herman wasn't too happy with me. Quality should be number one not an after thought. Herman

Sed, Welcome to the Forum. Sound like a nice trip. While in Pueblo don't miss the Memorial at the Convention Center. Pueblo has the distinction of having 5, yes five Medal Of Honor recipients for there. It is to me a very Great Memorial. Going south on I-25 you will go through Raton, NM just off the Interstate and south of Raton is the NRA shooting range and store. South of there is the town of Cameron where Philmont Boy Scout Ranch is located. By the way, Stay away from the KOA on the North side of Pueblo. Park is fair but the absolute Devil to get into. Santa Fe ain't bad either. Your are passing through a great area. Herman

Like Brett said check bushings, also check the shocks bushings as well. IFS check ball joints. If solid front axle tie Tod ends. And drag link as well. Good luck, Herman

If you can visualize a bar used in semis to help secure the load them the bars you mentioned will be close but much smaller. They are used on top of the slides to help secure it when traveling. If you would like to see some, look on CampingWorld's online catalog. Herman

Joe, Straining, who or what? :-) Herman

B, The rath of the Gods will come down on you with fire and brimstone. Or it might too fast for the bearings to get enough lubrication. Herman

Blake, If it is the arm at the top of the door and you have replaced it before try this. Make sure the holes and or bolt are not worn or wobbled out. If they are both ok get several Teflon flat washers to go between the top of the door and the arm. What it sounds to me is that the arm, over time begins to sag and will rest on top of the door. I have adjusted mine several times when it won't keep the door open. Let me know if this works. Herman