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Please don't misunderstand, I agree with you-- a great idea. But, probably very difficult to sell with the huge disparity in what different states collect and spend on supporting fishing in their state.

Yes, reciprocity would be another avenue of achieving this. But, I can see states with a lot of fishing and high fishing license fees not wanting to allow those from states with few fishing resources/low fishing license fees a free hand in fishing in their state. https://lakerecord.net/2018/12/20/fishing-license-options-and-fees-a-state-by-state-breakdown/ For example, annual fees for non-residents: Delaware $22.50 Illinois $31.59 And, at the other extreme: Alaska $145 California $135

Guys/Gals, If this thread is to stay open, politics MUST stay out of it. Focusing on the single subject of a national fishing license will do that. Thanks. Moderator

To add to Bill's point about low voltage being harmful: Good to check before plugging in. MUCH more important to monitor voltage as you turn on loads. Not uncommon for voltage to read OK with no load, and because of small-gauge wire and/or poor connections, as soon as you turn on large loads such as a roof A/C for voltage to from to dangerous levels (108VAC or lower). Something like this, plugged into any handy "house-type" outlet in your RV works fine: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prime-Products-12-4058-Digital-Display-AC-Line-Meter/55150277

Yes, there are surge protectors that will give you SOME protection against power surges due to lightening strikes. But, all have their limit. Heck, lightening has just traveled thousands of feet through AIR which is a great insulator. Proximity to the strike and whether it strikes the power source you are plugged into help determine how severe the strike surge is. If you are in the coach when a lightening storm is forecast, by far the best advice is to UNPLUG from the shore power. Far better than hoping a surge protector will protect you.

Should not be a problem. Picture 50 collage-age girls and boys. Does that make it easier???

billbarr, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Do you mean you have NO power with the ignition key is turned on? So, Allison shift pad does not illuminate, dash HVAC fan does not work, etc? If so the IGNITION SOLENOID is the first suspect. My memory is a little vague, but start by pulling the panel in front of the passenger's side. At least on our 2003 Alpine, it was held in with velcro. Should be able to locate the ignition solenoid. Let us know if you find it and have a voltmeter. VERY easy to diagnose-- we can give the step by step if you need it.

Actually, Hippy Hollow was at its heyday in the late 1960's/early 1970's. Parked along Comanche Trail and hiked down a rough limestone trail to the lake. Have heard rumors that people even wear bathing suits there in later years. Google earth shows a large paved parking lot there now: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Austin,+TX/@30.4134951,-97.8860913,348m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x8644b599a0cc032f:0x5d9b464bd469d57a!8m2!3d30.267153!4d-97.7430608 And an entrance gate/entrance fee: https://www.google.com/maps/@30.4146114,-97.8863137,3a,15y,229.45h,78.89t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1suMcPojhTwQ2IDdGU2UqTLA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 As we say in Texas: "that just ain't rite". Haven't been back in years-- OK, many decades. But a favorite while at UT Austin.

If within the U.S. they would be discussed here: https://community.fmca.com/forum/39-destinationsattractions/ If outside the U.S. they would be discussed here: https://community.fmca.com/forum/45-outside-the-usa/

OldBeaver, The original tire size will be noted on a plaque usually located near the driver's area. If they have access to your coach, should be an easy confirmation. OR, you could include exactly what coach you have (in your signature would be great and help with answers to any of your questions) and perhaps another owner could look it up for you. If the OE tires have limited safety reserve (they are loaded near capacity) getting tires with a higher load range is a good thing. No, it will not raise you carrying capacity, but will give you a safety reserve on your tires. And, this part of the answer you posted above sure scares me: " .....the Firestone rap who said it spuld be fine....because it's on an RV and not a truck thst will be going through scales, port of entry and inspections. " Does that mean it would not be deemed legal by DOT inspectors, but the rep "Feels" it should be fine. WOW.

Please let us know what you find-- either by hydrometer or load testing. More fixes will depend on WHAT you find. Please let us know what you find-- either by hydrometer or load testing. More fixes will depend on WHAT you find.

carlsamuels, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. If one cell in a battery, it will "fool" a perfectly good charger or inverter/charger into OVER-charging the batteries. Think of it as trying to charge a 10 VDC battery as if it were a 12 VDC battery! If wet cell batteries, the place to start is with a HYDROMETER. Less than $10 an any auto parts house/Walmart. If sealed, you will need to fully charger, disconnect them a then load test them. As long as voltage at the batteries is not over 13.5 VDC in float mode or 14.3 in bulk mode, I would not start by pointing a finger at the charger or inverter/charger.

EXCELLENT. Thanks, Richard.

Yes, as long as you do not exceed the exceed the GVWR and GCWR AND THE COACH TOWING LIMIT AND HITCH LIMIT you will be OK.

Ya, let's draw this one to a close. Feel free to open another one, that hopefully will stay a little more on-topic. Moderator

Please, if you want this thread to stay open, let's stay on the original topic. Thanks. Moderator

lonnemays, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Suggest strongly that you get a copy of the actual roadside assistance part of your insurance policy. Many have some "fine print" that leaves you out in the cold/or side of the road as the case may be.

Rich, If like our 2003 Alpine 38FDDS, the diesel fuel fill is accessed by opening the "nose/generator area". It is in the upper, driver's side. On ours, it is powered by the HWH hydraulic system. Never had a problem, so did not look for a "work around" if the hydraulic system failed. Probably a good idea to see what would need to be disconnected/valve opened to allow manual opening.

Alpine used HWH systems for both leveling jacks and on most coaches, for slide operation as well ( electric slide mechanism was used on some bedroom slides as well as some generator slides)

sideboomer, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. That is a size pretty much unique to Michelin. You might start by checking if there are any Michelin dealers who honor the FMCA Fleet discount program: https://www.fmca.com/rv-tires-discounts

Dave, Assume you have checked the hydraulic fluid level in the HWH reservoir. If I remember correctly, it is inside the "little door" just behind the right front tire. The dipstick is marked with the correct level. Kind of hard to access that area to add fluid. I found pouring the ATF or HWH fluid (HWH fluid is clear, while ATF is red, but either work fine in the HWH system) into a small (8 ounce size works fine) disposable water bottle (yes, clean and dry). If fluid level OK, does the HWH motor sound like it is working at "normal" RPM or is it racing like the pump is not connected?

SEstes13868, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. GCWR minus GVWR is a good starting point, but doesn't tell the whole story. As you mentioned, hitch rating is a factor. As is chassis AND coach maker towing rating (particularly critical if chassis has had the frame extended). And actual coach weight (loaded) may not be the same as GVWR. If actual weight is less than GVWR and hitch rating and chassis/coach towing ratings are adequate, then GCWR less actual weight gives a valid number.

OdellFamily, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. You will find a very much more positive experience here.

Congratulations!

Guys/Gals, One of the basic forum rules is no discussion of politics. No problem thus far, because supporting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is important to all RV'ers (and should be to everyone). But, let's not discuss other Propositions that may have political overtones. Thanks. Brett/moderator