hermanmullins
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25 GALLONS of oil. What are you driving, the QEII ?
As long as there is a Speedco around, I can get everything done for 160 bucks. Not even worth the time it takes to put on a set of coveralls. Oh, that includes oil analysis, too. P.S. Mine holds 24 QUARTS of oil.You saw that to. I am not over filling my Cummins 400 HP ISL, I'm very bad a typing (McKinney High School Typing Teacher would be upset with me for not proff reading). Sorry I ment 25 Quarts not Gallons.
And you are right. Between my work and Rving I put close to 69k miles on my Yukon and Monaco. I always have the same place do each vehicle. If there is ever a oil related problem I know where to turn. Been lucky never had one.
Happy RVing.
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There are always benefits when joining any owners group or chapter of FMCA. Not everyone sees the benefits the same way. Some don't see them as very valuable and don't take full advantage of the advantages offered. Maybe there is a newsletter. There is always the social side of meeting with other people who have the same rig you have. When you run into a problem you may find someone who has had the same problem and can give you some shortcuts to get to the root of the problem and fix it. I'd say join the group and see if their interests match yours in any way. If they do, you've found common ground and that is a benefit of membership. If you can't find anything in common with the group, you can move on having lost only the cost of dues for a year.Tom, like to see your comments here.
Have you had the Cummins Service Bullinten 3003 done to your engine? I had a intermintant severe loss of power and smoking with our 400 ISL. Cummins preformed the work (no charge) and I haven't had a problem since.
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Please remember today.GOD bless the soles that died this day 68 years ago.
They gave the ultiment gift.
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Welcome to the Forum Cheif. Airdale or Black shoe?
Airdale my self 1956 to 1964, last USS Wasp CAV-18.
If you are looking for a preowned coach a good place to look is
www.mrolivers.com
Paul really knows how to show a coach and has good coaches to sell.
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Wireless mouse.
Herman
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I am a, get done now kind of guy. When I am setting up my TV I want it finished asap. I am also blessed with a Fry's very close to me and just bought a HDMI cable for $9 and change. They did have much more expensive one, but the young man that helped me was nice and told me that I was connecting a TV not the space shuttle. He was right our new TV works very well with less cables showing. Speaking of which, has anyone out there looked behind their computer latley? How do all those cables always get twisted up?
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARG!!!!!
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I thought I had posted here but I guess I had a SENIOR moment.
I am Herman & my wife of 44 years, is Bobbie. We bought our first Motor Home in 2000. It was a 28 foot Ferin Ultrastar. (never buy twin beds in a motor home if you are over 5' 5"). We traded it in on a 1998 32 foot Monaco Windsor (moved up 4 feet). Then 3 years ago we traded for 2002 40 foot Monaco Dynasty (doubled the last move, 8'). I have been asked what our next coach will be and a say that we always double the move up feet so when thay make a 56 footer we might consider a change. We have been members of FMCA since we bought our first coach. We are member of the Lone Star chapter of FMCA (42 year old cahpter) and the Southcentral Lucky Rollers (1 year old cahpter). Both Bobbie and I still work full time and only make trips and rallies in the Southwest for now. When we retire in a couple of years we plan on doing alot more traveling. If you see a Tan/Brown/Black Monaco with "FAIR WIND AND FOLLOWING SEAS" on the back and pulling a Black GMC Yukon Give us a shout, hollor, or your favorite hand gester. One of the thing that Bobbie and I always try to do is wave at approching coaches. I am amazed at the people that don't wave back. I sometime flash our lights but I guess most driver check their speed rather then wave. But we will still wave, so if you get the chance wave back.
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There was a problem that Ford had for years but I don't remember ever hearing Chevorlet having the problem. The return passages in the head would get stopped up and not allow oil to return to the pan. If it is at a shop at least have them look at the top end of the engine. This is just a thought from a very old mechanic.
I did have an older Caddy that had the 8-6-4 engine. It began to use oil like crazy. Just like yours there was no sign of leaking or burning. We ended up replacing the engine. Good luck with the Insurance Co. They say to them selves, "Why should be pay for something that can't happen?"
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My Hurricane (Aqua-Hot cousin, same basic mechanism, I think) may be enough different that I cannot say you are being "sold," so I can only give my experience.The Hurricane uses the engine radiator header tank as the header tank for the hydronic heater boiler, so acts as an engine pre-heat when used. It also has a water heat exchange loop through the water heater tank, so will keep that warm when it is used. Some units have an electric element, so that may be where the "instant" hot water comes from, not on my unit. There is a thermostat in the water bay that will turn the Hurricane on when it senses freezing, and that is a comforting thing to have.
I have a problem with "instant" -- I think of instant as one of the dedicated little heaters under a kitchen sink, and when you press the valve, HOT water comes out. On my setup, you have to wait for cold water to clear the line before hot water is available, just like a little house. The Aqua Hot may (or may not) address that. Not a big deal, just trying to clarify. I would want him to demonstrate just what he is talking about, so I would know what I was buying. I doubt it would have any bearing on my decision to buy, one way or the other.
I rarely use the Hurricane, because I try to use electric space heaters where I am hooked up. That works for me because the electricity costs me nothing -- might be a different matter if I was spinning a meter on my nickel. When using electric heaters only, of course the Hurricane does not have an input, because it is not used. An electric element in my water heater gives me a nice shower when I am on shore power, if I do not linger too long. (If more than one person was using the shower, I would have to fire up the propane water heater, then will not run out of hot water until I run out of propane.) That sentence had nothing to do with your question, just a little info to let you know how I use it. When I do use the hydronic unit, it works great to heat the coach, keep the engine radiator water warm, warm the water bay area, if needed, and keeps the domestic water heater warm.
As I said earlier, I would not have a coach without a hydronic heating system, and my next coach will also have the heated floors that are available. I know the hydronic heaters are an expensive option, if ordering new. Typically a used coach does not get full price for extra features, so it may be a real bargain in that case.
Hope this helps. Ask if you want any more of my limited experience.
Jack, I have seen many of your responces to different post. I have taken several to my memory bank (very small kb). I may have not stated it correctly, we get hot water the same as we do at home, just that there less length of pipe for it to travel through. I know of several people that use the space heater when hooked up but we have just never gotten them for our coach. But as I said I like the basement heating for the tanks and the fact that we don't have to winterize the coach. That being said you do need to keep an eye of the fuel guage to make sure you have enough to run the Aqua-Hot during cold spells.
Thanks again for your thought and answers to many topics.
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Step one down and one more to go.
You are welcome. Happy RVing.
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Like Jack, our 2002 Monaco has an Aqua-Hot unit. You will run out of space in your holding tank long before, if ever you run out of hot water. I keep our unit in a covered storage space and have it plugged in. I set the furnace at 40 degrees to protect the plumbing inside the coach. The system will also keep your water and holding tanks from freezing. Just an all around good unit. By the way, WELCOME TO FMCA.
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There is something great about this wonderful country of ours. FREEDOM. You have your FREEDOM to express your openion. I have the FREEDOM to disagree.
You nor I have the RIGHT to make the other change their way of thinking. If you don't like what you hear, you have the FREEDOM to not listen. If you dn't like what you are watching, your have the FREEDOM to not watch.
Most of the people that have responded to your post are VETERANS who fought for your right to post your thoughts, so respect their rights as they respect yours. I hope that you are able to find a group that will fit your needs, TOM & Mack.
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Can anyone compare the Country Coach Affinity along with the Fleetwood American Coach Eagle? I am new to the forum, and have posted one other post. I am considering buying my first coach in March 2010, and I really like the CC Affinity. I would like to think that I would be traveling the country for a year or so, and see if I really like the RV lifestyle. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have also heard that Country Coach is now in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, so I would assume that would cancel any warranty.Be patient. I am new to this forum, and have not figured out how to reply to any replies that I get.
Have a Blessed Day.
After making my responce to your post I looked at the next listing on forum Class A Motor Homes "Selling A motor Home" Take a look at what the Member has to sell.
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Can anyone compare the Country Coach Affinity along with the Fleetwood American Coach Eagle? I am new to the forum, and have posted one other post. I am considering buying my first coach in March 2010, and I really like the CC Affinity. I would like to think that I would be traveling the country for a year or so, and see if I really like the RV lifestyle. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have also heard that Country Coach is now in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, so I would assume that would cancel any warranty.Be patient. I am new to this forum, and have not figured out how to reply to any replies that I get.
Have a Blessed Day.
My wife and I love our Monaco Dynasty. We purchased it from the original owner. The gentleman owned a RV dealership that sold Bounders. He bought a Monaco for his own coach. However since this will be your first coach,let me suggest that you rent a couch for a week if you haven't already done so. It will be expensive. But if you and your wife do not like it it will be a lot less then buying a coach and then find out you don't like RVing. Buying a 2 to 3 year old coach will save you a great deal of money. As was stated, all of the bugs have been worked out by the previous owner. Now is a great time to buy a Motor Home while the prices are as low as you might ever see.
Now for a sales pitch. Try looking at this site. Paul Davis of Mr Olivers has some very nice clean coaches. They are presented very nicely on his picture format.
His site is www.mrloivers.com click on RVs.
Hope you and your wife enjoy RVing and find the coach of you dreams.
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As Tom Said it could be between the two panels. I have found a great way to clean my windows when they are covered with Bugs. Windex and a razor blade scraper. Wet your glass with Windex and use the scraper all over. If this doesn't remove the film look between. I believe there has been someone that said there is a company that repairs the windows. Just a thought.
Happy camping.
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It's been a few months since my first posts - we sort of cooled off to the whole idea until after I retired. Now, 1 month retired, starting to do research again for possible first MH purchase and came across post on another site expressing satisfaction with the FRED that I believe Tiffin has. He thought the added weight in front makes it easier to control tracking especially in windy conditions. Anyone else with an opinion on the pros and cons of the front-end diesel?Welcome back. If I understand you right, this will be your first MH. This will be close to purchasing your first home. And it is good that you are doing the research. Have you thought about renting a MH before you purchase one. Yes they are a little costly to rent, however it is a small investment if you don't like RVing. If you do you will get a better understanding as to what you would like in your HM. I for one hope you will enjoy getting on the open road to see and visit this wonderful country of ours.
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72 years not 22.
25 gallons of oil to dispose of.
Three filters to dispose of.
Laying on the ground for quite a long time to drain the oil.
Laying on the ground to check for leaks.
Crawling on the ground to grease all of the fittings.
Being hard to start because I forgot to fill the Fuel filters before I mounted them.
Take it to the local Cummins dealer, leave it, come back later and the job is done.
Wife not mad because I tracked in oil on my shoes and clothes.
Hmmm, let me think about that for a nano second.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!!!!!!!!!
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Would it be worth adding or not? MacEwanMac, on our last coach I contacted Banks about our 300 HP Cummins. I was told that they could increase it up to 60 HP and 120 lbs torque. And that I should see maybe .8 to 1.0 mpg increase. Only $2,300.00. Wow, more power, more torque, and better milage, who could ask for anything more. Then I took out the old adding machine (did Isay I was old?) to see how many miles we would have to drive to pay for these increases. This will astound you. I think you will be happy with your 8.1 as it is. Good Luck.
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Tom has you off to a good start. Make sure the lens and bulb are clean.Is this just tail lights (running lights) or is it stop lights as well?
While in there, turn on the lights with the bulb removed and verify voltage. If not very close to battery voltage (around 14 VDC with engine running) you may have a problem with the 12 VDC positive or ground. If voltage is more than .5 VDC less than at battery, we can talk you through using a relay to get voltage back to where it should be for the lights themselves.
You can also look at a higher-wattage bulb or for more $$ LCD lens packages.
Brett Wolfe
Brett, I have earned my living as a mechanic in my youth(too long ago to think). I am intrested in your thought on a higher wattage bulb. How do you go about looking for such a bulb? As am example, do I just go to the parts house with a 1057 bulb and ask for a higher wattage? I have always looked for bad connections and dirty sockets but didn't know about the higher wattage bulb, thanks for the hint.
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The Dometic refrigerator in our motorhome is flashing between the temperature and E 1. I can turn it off for a few seconds and it goes back to normal. Sometime within a few hours it will start flashing E 1 again. The user manual says this code means there is a hardware fault in the gas operation system. It only does this when it is in the ac mode. I recently had the ac disconnected for a few days and it ran on propane without flashing the error code. It is cooling fine in both modes. The motorhome was purchased by the original owner in Feb of this year. We purchased it in July so the factory warranty doesn't apply. I knew this but I called dometic to see if this was a common problem. All she could tell me was what the user's guide told me. I have an extended warranty and we have a campimg world nearby. I will take it to them when I get a chance but I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. Thanks for any info. ccmsmIf I understood you to say the original owner purchased the coach (new) in February of '09 and you purchased it in July of '09, then all of the warrenties are still in effect. However if it wasn't new when the original owner(?) purchased the coach, Good Luck on the extended warrenty. Follow the rules to a fault. Get the names and ID number of everyone you speak with. When you get approvals from them have them fax you a confirmation. Down on paper is so much better then hearsay.
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I read with delight all of the great answer about our TVs. As you have seen I to have had several questions myself. However I just thought(to myself). Camping out be be with nature, loving the outdoors. When we piched our tent beside the lake, built our fire pits, cooked over open fire(burnt alot and ate some almost raw), bathed in the lake and slepted on the ground. My God I just missed NCIS. Life was good then and it is good now. I miss the young scouts asking hundreds of questions and learning about camping. But now I enjoy camping with friends enjoying their company with the knowledge that the dvr at home is recording all of our programs. See life just keeps getting better
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Soap and water is the best "leak finder." While it could be the bag itself, lines and connections to them is more likely.And Rexhall should be able to tell you what aftermarket bags they fit (if indeed this was a factory installed part).
While you are under there checking for leaks, see if there is any identification on the air bags as to their manufacturer. Firestone made a lot of them: http://www.firestoneindustrial.com/riderit...10&rfk=2070
Brett Wolfe
Brett is right as usual. This is why you never throw away the empty windex bottles. Fill it with water and add 4 to 5 drops of liquid soap. Spray on all connections, valves etc. Run off GOOD, Bubbles BAD. This is the only way to chesk for propane leaks. Sometimes your owners manual has a list of vendors for your coach.
GOOD LUCK
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Yes, Doc Mike there are Nurses out here!!One: Cathe Spangler
Two: USN-USNR
Three: Time in Service: 30 years, 6/1971 to 3/2001: list of duty stations USN: Oakland, Midway Island, Charleston SC, Balboa, NAS Miramar, Guam, NAS Lemoore; USNR: Fleet Hospital 9, 4th Med BN, Medical Logistics-4th Supply BN, 4th FSSG, Camp Pendleton
Four: Ensign to Captain
Five: Nurse Corps Officer (2900) Charge Nurse to Senior Nurse Executive
Six: Serving to Care, Caring to Serve all warriors regardless of branch of service who walked or flew in the lands of Viet Nam, Somalia, and every small conflict in before 9/11.
Captain Spangler,
Thank you and all of the Nurses and Corpmen and Women who have served our Great Country.
One note, 1957 Base Hospital Hutchinson, KA. Nurse, Lt Comander, "Drop'm sailor and bend over. I can still feel that needle to this day.
"FAIR WIND AND FOLLOWING SEAS"
Living room slide
in Slideouts
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As Brett said shear pins are made to break first. Since you know that it is the shear pin you must know where it is located. If you can see it you might be able to remove a broken part of the pin if there is one. This will tell you dia. and you can measure the length.
Is your slide in or out? If it is out and you can't get it back in you can if an emergency use a come along and pull the slide in, leave it in place to hold the slide in and go to a dealer or service shop and have them look at it. As brett said there has to be a reason it sheared. I know they are expensize but a good tech. can save you money in the long run. FYI out boat props for year used brass rod for shear pins until they started to make them to fit a certian criteria.
Hope you get it fixed and on the road soon.