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The 2016 Honda Civic manual transmission IS towable 4 wheels down and since the mechanicals are unchanged the 2017 may be. This is not just a question of machinery, but also of liability. So are the Fit and HR-V with manual transmission for 2016. All this is listed in the FMCA Towing Guide for 2016.

Keon, Three answers: If below GVWR (not just GCWR) you have a point. The more critical answer is that each state has its own laws as to how much a trailer/toad can weigh before it requires supplemental brakes. I would suggest looking into the requirements of the most restrictive state you plan to enter to verify that you are legal. Were you ever involved in an accident, and did not have the proper safety gear per that state's requirements, the other guy's attorney would have a very easy time. Lastly, I know of no coach, particularly a gas powered coach that will stop in as short a distance without toad brakes as with. Supplemental brakes could just keep you out of an accident, rather than running over someone.

Percent bio diesel vs "dino" diesel is a complex subject. In some states, the minimum bio content is legislated-- generally pressure from farm lobbies, sometimes eco groups. In some it is up to the refinery/oil company and can vary based on the spot price of bio vs dino. In many cases, it changes by the tanker as spot prices change. Not all station employees have any idea what the percent bio really is that is in their tanks.

Pat, That is just not enough information for us to provide an answer with the certainty needed to insure that you do not do $$$ of damage to your electrical system. Best advice is to wait until Monday and verify wiring. If you can't wait, you will need to trace any wires in question to their destination. If you have wire identification (numbers on wires), someone with the same coach may have a wiring diagram and/or be able to look at their setup.

Keigm, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Indeed correct tire pressure can be confusing at first. So, let's go through sources of information on correct tire pressure: The GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) sticker, usually located near the driver's seat area contains a lot of information including OE wheel size, tire size and recommended tire pressure IF EACH AXLE IS LOADED TO ITS GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating). Therein lies the first rub-- is each axle at its weight rating, above or below??? The BEST way to determine correct tire pressure (actually what you are determining is correct MINIMUM tire pressure for a given weight) is to weight the individual wheel positions. Then go to your tire manufacturer's inflation table with the heavier wheel position on each axle. Each tire on that axle to have the PSI based on the heavier wheel position. It is sometimes difficult to find a place to get individual wheel weights. If you are going to the FMCA Convention in Chandler, AZ, RVSEF will be doing individual wheel weighting at the Convention. Again, this will give you the correct MINIMUM recommended PSI. Most of us add 5-10 PSI to this minimum as long as it does not exceed the max of tire or wheel as a fudge factor, so that big shopping trip or a cold snap does not put you under the recommended PSI. Next best is to weight each axle, which can be done at many truck stops, etc. The rub is that you are ASSUMING perfect left/right weight distribution-- very unlikely. So here you would need to add more of a "fudge factor". Weighting will also tell you if your coach's weight is reasonably distributed. With a tag axle, adjustment to ride height on the tag axle changes weight on both drive and front axle. Ideally each axle will carry the same PERCENT of its GAWR. A good idea to have RIDE HEIGHT checked and tag axle loading adjusted before the weighing to determine correct minimum PSI.

Chad, Can't imaging going from a 255/80R22.5 or 265/75R22.5 to a 295/70R22.5. Doubt that you wheels are even wide enough for that large a jump-- VERIFY. And, doubt you will get a smoother ride from a tire with a shorter sidewall (less sidewall to absorb bumps).

I would start by contacting Spartan, but see no reason you could not put a primary fuel filter/water separator before the lift pump-- probably 20-30 micron element. Let us know what you find out.

You would have to consult Spartan. In more recent years, a single filter was usually installed on the pressure (engine side) of the lift pump. If a Cummins engine, go to this Cummins website and enter your engine serial number: https://quickserve.cummins.com/info/index.html Here, for example is our 2003 Cummins ISL fuel flow diagram showing the location of a single fuel filter between the lift pump and CAPS pump: https://qsol2.cummins.com/qs3/portal/service/manual/en/4021418/ NOTE: if these sites do not open (they are for my engine serial number and my personal Cummins QuickServe account) you will have to go in and set up a log in (it is free and VERY helpful).

At that age, the likelihood of failure is much higher than with new tires. Not sure you want a statistical analysis-- they just need to be replaced.

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Many of us have the external TPMS on our toad in addition to the standard one provided by the vehicle manufacturer. NO PROBLEM.

6 VDC deep cycle batteries are widely available. Walmart, Sams, Cosco, etc all carry them. Interstate and others have good specs on their websites. As far as upgrading, much of that depends on the room you have to install them.

Yes, the 2% change with every 10 degrees F is a pretty good approximation. Anyone who wants more accurate info (can't imagine why), the Ideal Gas Law from your high school physics applies: PV=nRT.

Remember, the tire pressure rating (really the minimum PSI for the maximum load) is ONLY with the tires at ambient temperature before driving. The tire manufacturers know that driving, exposure to sun, etc will raise the temperature. Not a problem.

In a word, NO you can not cover the outside vents. Air circulation behind the refrigerator is critical to the cooling process. But, sealing the sides so that the outside air does not get into the coach should have been done at the factory and IS something that you should do.

Yes, Yokohama is certainly one of the options.

At 8-9 years old, it is time to replacement them-- period. Even with excellent care they are at the end of their useful life. And, if not kept out of UV light, properly inflated 100% of the time, etc.... well they may be way beyond their useful life. And, sorry, never heard of Yamaha tires. Check again on the brand recommended-- there are a number of good choices.

Marvin, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. What is the age of the tires on the coach now? The last 4 digits molded into one sidewall of each tire indicate the WEEK and YEAR of production. So 2401 would have been made the 24th week of 2001.

Code 329 MAY indicate a problem with a component, but very first recommendation is to clean all the connections to the CAPS pump with a good electrical cleaner such as DeOxit. A poor connection can easily throw a 329 code. These connections are easiest to access from ABOVE (bedroom floor, bed or closet floor raised).

readysetgo, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. One of the more important attributes of a good tire cover is that it not only keeps UV light off the tire, but also keeps it COOLER. So, if you use "on the tire" covers white tire covers are better for the tire than darker ones.

Carl, Since the metal could have come from either your engine's fuel system OR a stations, my advice is that as long as you have no performance issues, change the filters and see if you continue to get metal. If so, the presumption would be it is coming from your engine's fuel system. Does the electric fuel lift pump sound normal (have someone turn the key to the start position, but not start the engine while you are by the passenger's side rear of the coach). You should hear the electric lift pump for 1+ minutes?

Many tire manufacturers make the 265/75R22.5. You can also look at Michelin 255/80R22.5 XZE or XRV through the FMCA Michelin Advantage Program. The 255/80 if virtually identical to other manufacturer's 265/75.

Since this is 50 amp (at least, that is what we can ASSUME, as the OP said they have a 50 amp coach) reverse polarity is all but impossible. Yes, if plugged into a 30 amp outlet with adapter, reverse polarity could be a lot more likely issue. Said another way, reversing ONE hot and one neutral can happen. Reversing TWO hots and a neutral-- can't see that happening.

Ramble2Gether, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. By law there will be a GVWR plaque with the OE tire size and recommended PSI (the PSI based on each axle being loaded to GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating). This plaque is normally located near the driver's seat, often outboard on the wall. It will also list the OE wheel size. Please post both OE tire size and wheel size and we can help with good, current choices.

But hard to calibrate for applying specific torque. Can be done, but not a precise.