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Bret, Don & Herman are all wondering if you got the coach checked out and found the vibration?

Does the F450 have twin I beams? If so air bags in the front coils will help. There is some one looking for RV parks in Deming, NM. Check on one of those sites, go to Deming and visit Steer Safe. The Factory is there and you can have them installed by the best. I had mine installed by the camping store where I bought them. I saw no difference. When in Deming I went to the factory. They redid the Steer Safe and then I noticed quite a difference. Good luck, stay safe and keep it between the lines.

Lagoons RV Resort in Rockport. (www.lagoonsrv.com) Don't miss the Fulton Mansion. Great Food all around. Check out the lunch at the BIG FISHERMAN. Prices you wont find anywhere. Have fun on our beautilful coast.

I have never had the all electric problem. Here are just some of my thought when I read your post. You would need a large group of 6 volt Batteries(4+) Large Inverters.I have seen coaches with 2 4K inverters. Auto start Gen. is an option when buying your new coach. Quite time when other coaches are close by. Always have full fuel tanks when camping. A full power load can cause the Gen to burn 1+ gal/hr of fuel. How about some others out there. Any ideas?

Vibrations: 1) If you feel a vibration in your steering wheel the cause is coming from the front end. ie, Balance, Shocks, Bent Rim, etc. 2) If you feel a vibration in your seat the cause is coming from the rear end. ie, Balance, Shocks, Bent Rims, Drive Line, etc. When you have the tires rebalanced that is when the bent rims could be checked. Drive line needs a good technician. Good luck, However if you can't solve your problem just think how much fuel you will stay by driving under 55.

Diodes on three different TOADS. Never one problem. Easy to install. Go for it.

I had to replace both chassis batteries that were less then 1 year old. At the same time, I replaced all four of my six-volt batteries. At this time I had a bright idea. I got BRASS flat washers and BRASS wing nuts. I took all connections off and cleaned the lugs with a "Flap Wheel" in my drill (I made sure there was no corrosion anywhere). I put on a Brass Flat Washer, then the cleaned Lug, then another Brass Flat Washer and then the Brass Wing nut on. I did this on all battery connections. I then sprayed the terminals with some protected I got at the autoparts store. Since that time (2 years ago) I have not had to put in any water in any of the batteries and they stay fully charged. I just wanted to pass this on to anyone that might be interested. (Please don't hate me if I missed spelled some words.)

Welcome to the Forum. Vic, take your broken hinge to a good welder and have him TIG weld(Heli-Arc) the hinge together. Grind it smooth, good as new. You can put it in the middle so it wont have as much strain on it. I have no doubt that the welded hinge will be as strong as new. After you get this repair done you can search the wed for a salvage yard to find one (Buy two if they arn't too much). I did notice that both of the frame sides of the hinge were broke. Question, do you have some sort of stop to prevent the door from opening too fast with the wind? Also look at the brake. Are there both bright and dark spots on the brake. If so the hinge may have been cracked for some time and just finaly gave way. You might inspect the other two hinges to check for cracking. Good luck, Hold on to that Door and Happy RVing.

The one thing I have been told is that an LCD TV is better for and RV then a Plasma TV. Maybe one of the tech heads out there cab explain why. Our coach has two Sony TV's. I have the same TV at our farm and both work well on the same Dish Receiver (I switch it back and forth between the Two). I think whatever TV you are comfortable with is the one you should go for.

You can't sign the guest book if you can't read the code. I tried at least 5 or 6 times no LUCK.

Good chart Brett. Aw for the days of R-12 and the Harrison Compressors.

Try the following company. MCD RV Innovations 800-804-1757 410 Industrial Blvd. McKinney, TX 75069 www.mcd-rv.com They make and install all kinds shades for RVs. They might have something for you that might work. I beleive they will be in Redmond.

I keep distilled water in a pump up sprayer. I took off the spary tip and just use the tube to place over each cell. The sprayer has an spring loaded valve. right amount of water and no drip. Hope this helps other as it has me.

As Brett said, weigh each axle [each tire if possible] then look up your tire's chart and you will find the best pressure for your coach. Both front tire need to have the same PSI as well as all rear tires need to have same PSI. As you stated you could have all problems rolled up in one. Balance {shaking in the steering wheel = front tires, shaking in your seat = rear tires are out of balance}, cupped tires {sign of tires out of balance}, bad shocks {front end will bounce}, and too much air pressure {rough/hard ride}. One thing you didn't mentioned was how the coach drove. Does it wander or pull {out of alignment}. Good luck on finding your problem(s).

While on this subject, does anyone make a dome satelite automatic dish with multi LNBs? I have Dish Network and would like to use a DVR so we can watch two TVs at the same time on diferent channels. Our King Dome in motion will move between 110 &119 when we change channels. As is said before we don't need HD. Nice to hear you guys on lots of topics.

Nice job on the cabinet. I have been wanting to replace my euro chair and foot stool. It is very comfortable when you sit in the chair, however it sits so low to the floor I have to almost slide out on my knees then push my self up to get out of it. Your recliner looks very inviting. Is there a number or name for the chair you bought? Again great job.

Navy 8, Howdy from another swabie. You might check with the wheel manufactuer and ask what is the recommended stud length, and if a spacer is needed on the rear wheels [between the outer aluminum rim and the inner steel rim. I have a feeling that you might have enough length but I would check to be sure. Good luck on adding the BLING to your already good looking coach.

Brett, Tom wasn't supose to tell you of my fupa. [PS, now I know.]

Tom, the 'Smoking Engine' was my post. If you promise not to tell Brett, I will tell you what my problem was. My 400 ISL has the Jake Brake. Now for the story. I had installed a new fan on my dash and looked for a curcit that came on and off with the egnition switch. On a trip back home we came to a down grade and I stepped on the Jake Brake. which slowed the coach down. That was when I noticed the fan quit. When I let off the Jake Brake the fan came back on. [Jake brake on fan off, jake Brake off fan on]. I had a stop light and when I came to a stop the engine went into rough idle, no power with lots and lots of smoke. I got through the intersection and on to the side of the road. This was the same problem I had before. "What the H- did I do but reach up and turn the fan off. WALII the engine begins to odle smoothly and the smoking stopped. What ever hot wire I connected the fan to was also connected to the Jake Brake. Needless to say I have removed the fan wire and moved it to the elec. panel and put in a inline fuse. No more problems. [but Tom please don't tell Brett]

Montie, I have a Trip Tec and I called them on my unit. According to the readings my lifetime average was 98.46 MPG. Wouldn't that be lovely. Trip Tec told me that that information comes from the engines computer and needed to be re-calculated by Cummins. Maybe you could visit your local dealer and ask if they can make the needed calculations. Hope this helps.

Jimmy, You have one of the best go to guys in Brett. He will research your problem and get you the correct answer. I have a Trip-Tec in my coach between it the coach speedo and my GPS I have 3 different readings. I will have Cummins check mine the next time I have it in for service. In the mean time I set my speed by the GPS. It may be slow some times to react up or down but it is right on the money for speed readings. Happy RVing

GW, it seems [in my openion] your did everything right with the exception of the brake system. I have spoken several times about the MG Air brake unit: http://www.m-gengineering.com/ Knowing what I know now, after several mistakes, I would do the following: 1) Tow Bar, you have a good one. 2) Lights, the dealer did a good job by wiring your light with diodes and direct connections to the coach. 3) Steering wheel, Go to your local mechanic and have him remove the steering wheel locking pin. 4) Braking system, see if your dealer will replace the Blue Ox brake with a MG. The MG has no electrical hookups. one air line and safety cord and your are hooked up. And you don't have to move it every time you want to tow or drive. By the way Congratulations on your new coach.

Sorry JMonroe, when you open the connection on the battery you also delete your computer codes. It takes time to reset the codes, sometimes 100 miles. The 2000 Tohoe doesn't have a streeing wheel locking pin [at least my 2002 doesn't have one]. The odometer racks up miles with the key on. My toad is a 2003 GMC Yukon 4X4. Blue ox tow Bar, M. G. Brake [air brake]. When leaving I hook up Yukon to tow bar, plug in the lights, plug in air line, connect brake away lanyard and put Yukon in neutral and trans in park. I then move coach to make sure Yukon is in neutral and all lights work. I then remove the key, lock the Yukon and go RVing. Hope this helps everyone.

Go find you a older mechanic. He will have the experience and knowledge to adjust your toe-in and your caster where it will follow your coach with no problems. If your caster is too little it will not follow. He will also know that there are spec for all newer cars & truck but very few on the older ones. If your Toe-in is not enough your car will wander down the road trying to find the center. Hope you find that old mechanic and you get your problem solved. Your are right about not believing that some cars won't toe. You just need the right person to align your 63 Ford.

I travel the Oklahoma Turmpikes almost every month. They are the best roads in Oklahoma. However if you are not in a hurry try taking Historic Route 66 from Oklahoma City to Joplin. There are lots of nice little towns to visit. You will go through Claremore between Tulsa and Miami. There you will find the Will Rogers Museum and the Davis Gum Museum. That being said, if you take Route 66 stay with in the posted speed limits. The small towns budgets depend on that revenue. Have a great Trip.