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    Mark, Sorry, I don't know the answer to that. Most frequently it is off the hoses that go to the dash heater core. The further back the water heater is located on a Class B, the less likely it would be because of the extra hose runs.
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    RV water heaters come with up to THREE sources of heating: 120 VAC Propane Motor-aid (a circuit off the main engine that circulates through the water heater to provide hot water while/after driving). VERY handy. Looking way back, our 1993 Foretravel had this additional heat source.
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    Might be a good idea for someone to start a "Travel Routes To Perry" as a new topic, as many will be interested and unlikely to find it here in the sewer thread. Thanks.
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    I agree, checking the tanks for signs of water or worse white powder (desiccant broken down) is a very good idea. Basically a "report card" on the functionality of the air dryer. I would restate the last sentence: "Hydraulic braking systems do not have this problem." There are coaches with air suspension and hydraulic brakes. Their air systems have the same compressor, dryer and tank arrangements as those with air brakes. Our 2003 Alpine 38' was an example of just such a set up. And, yes there are a few coaches without air dryers. On these much more frequent tank draining is needed.
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    mhandley99 (sorry, don't know whether you are Mike, Barb or Buddy). Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Safe-T-Plus-- one of the best steering dampeners/"return to center" after a turn. But, would only add this one last and only after proper alignment (with caster set at high end of spec) and toe-in to high end of spec) and the tracking still left something to be desired. Sumo springs-- really depends on actual axle weights vs GAWR's. Said another way, if you are well under axle capacities, probably not where I would start. If you are close to axle capacities, then an excellent addition. Rear track bar-- probably where I would start-- an excellent help with handling. You did not mention shocks-- Koni FSD's are expensive, but will both help soften the ride AND give better handling (two sets of valves allow for both). CHF a good idea, but insure that the links line up properly of use aftermarket ones.
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    Have you tried Monaco support to see what provides power to the VIM (fuse and its location). Generally it will be a fuse on an ignition hot fuse/breaker. Assume all other things that only work with ignition on such as dash HVAC fan work OK. If not, the ignition solenoid is the first suspect.
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    Do you recall who posted after Carl (manholt) post yesterday morning? That is the last one I see.
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    OK, we seem to have strayed from the original topic-- how a motorhome "gains weight" and how to address it. If anyone wants to discuss state inspections, etc, probably best to start a new topic under "Laws and Legislative Action". Thanks.
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    Done.
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    Normal, who is accused of being normal?
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    Carl, Wonder if this is something on your computer-- my screen still shows all at "normal" size.
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    Kind of dependent on where it is placed. Not many will look in the engineroom, or on a place on a frame rail that is not visible.
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    You might post what area you are in, age of children and interests of you and your family.
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    I agree. That is the place to start. Make sure that between the chassis metal (ground) and the large-gauge wire from house battery positive is 12 VDC. Also, that you did not forget one of the smaller gauge wires.
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    rlaird, Your chassis maker specs and installs the cooling system. Check with them (Freightliner or Spartan most likely) for system capacity.
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    Correct-- 30 amp RV outlets are 120 VAC, not 240. So ONE Hot, one neutral and one ground. Yes, many newer home dryer outlets do have a neutral, but many older ones DO NOT (have two hots and a ground). Wiring an RV outlet to one of these older connections will "let the smoke out" of many systems in an RV, because they are 240 VAC. So, with a newer dryer outlet AND a smart electrician who connects to only one hot and the neutral and ground, it can be done. Otherwise...poooooffff. 50 amp RV outlets ARE 240 (two hots, a neutral and a ground).
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    OK, ya, let's get this one back on- topic. Thanks.
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    Both are good quality filters, as are Wix and NAPA Gold (made by Wix)
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    When evaluating the cost-effectiveness, first question is how many days a year do you dry camp? For those who dry camp quite a bit, a good solar array and high end controller can pay for themselves. If you mostly stay in CG's with power, pretty much a waste of $$.
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    Forget percents-- what are VOLTAGE AND AMPERAGE READINGS.
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    We seem to be straying a LONG way from the F53 chassis (i.e. gas chassis) comments. Let's get back to them-- comments on tag axle diesel pushers are not really relevant to the OP.
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    Great (or is that small) minds think alike. I just called Tammy at Americas Storage to see what she has available. Right now they have no covered or indoor availability. But absolutely, check with her as the time gets closer. It is a good safe location, half an hour south of Hobby, and with the exception of a few outside sites, all come with 15 amp power. On second though, wouldn't hurt to give her a call and get on a "waiting list" then confirm far enough ahead to leave yourself a "plan B". You can tell here you are the guy Brett asked about.
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    If you have an alternator with an external SENSE WIRE, could be nothing more than a corroded or poor connection at that small gauge sense wire at either alternator or other end. If sense terminal of alternator receives a low reading (even artificially low due to bad connections)it will make the alternator put out excessively high voltage to compensate. So, check to see if your alternator has an external sense wire and check that first. And, yes, a loose connection could easily go from correct to erroneous reading as you drive.
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    Again, your chassis maker speced and installed the belt, pulleys, fan and fan shroud. I would be VERY surprised if the belt could not be worked off the fan and in the gap between fan and shroud. With chassis information, others may have already done this job.
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    The code will register if you have an overvoltage issue. What is voltage reading at the dash with the new alternator? And, totally agree, 15.9 is WAY too high.
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