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    Yes, higher end coaches have less rattles. Simpler construction (no or fewer slides) leads to fewer rattles. But on all of them, it is a matter of identifying and solving them as they appear. I will have Dianne drive on a stretch of road where we hear the noise and I will "hunt it down". Many times, it is nothing more than a pot or pan, something in the oven, etc. BTW, felt dots (come in a 100 pack from Walmart) solve a lot of cabinet and drawer rattles!
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    If Robert Henderson is involved, he likely has a good solution-- he knows his business. But there are two ways to achieve more shock dampening-- more shocks OR larger shocks. Koni, for example has 88, 90 and 99 series shocks. The piston dimension on the 99 is almost TWICE the size of the piston on the 88 series. So, the larger shock can reliably generate quite a lot more dampening without sacrificing shock life.
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    Yup, two most probable causes are a failed tank fill valve (usually a ball valve) OR the potable water check valve.
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    Only question at this point is "8 shocks, 2 per wheel". OE was only 4 per chassis/one per wheel position.
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    Of the 9 posts on this thread, only these two or on the original topic. Others deleted. Please, you are welcome to discuss other things, but starting a new TOPIC insures that those interested in that subject will see it. Thanks. Moderator
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    OK, this one has run its course. Topic closed. Just an observation: Everyone is welcome to their opinions. But everyone here is sharp enough to KNOW or at least suspect what topics will elicit strong and polar opinions. Assuming one's objective is not just to stir controversy, perhaps better to not bring up those really controversial subjects.
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    Not sure running an ad constitutes endorsement.
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    Rich, May be two issues with MB automobile diesels in the U.S.: EPA Affect of our bio-diesel on their injection system
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    Yes, Mark, as both I and you posted, it is the MB automobiles that will cease to be offered with diesel engines in the U.S. This from a Car and Driver article in December 2017. https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-mercedes-benz-e-class-diesels-first-drive-review Despite being one of the pioneers of diesel passenger cars in the States—with an impressive percentage of its seemingly unkillable 300Ds still chugging along four decades later—Mercedes has cold feet. The brand put a moratorium on U.S. sales of new diesels in May, and we don’t sense any sign of it reversing that position.
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    Yes, FREDS can be Class A, B or C. So, range from 20' to over 40'. And, from my reading, it is the MB automobile diesels that will not be imported in 2018.
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    Yup, 11 column inches of water= .397 PSI
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    OK, a very good discussion. BUT, no new facts in quite a while. Let's bring this one to a close, as this one appears to be headed for more "personal" comments vs financial comments.
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    cogriffins, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Tell us where you are coming from so we can help with routes. Weather will certainly play a part in the "when/where" part of the equation in February-- especially in the northern/higher elevation destinations.
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    More a matter that temperature in the refrigerator may not rise enough to turn on the cooling unit (flame) enough to keep the freezer at proper temperature. Being from S Texas, I can not answer your specific question-- whether the cooling unit will perform properly at below freezing temperatures. I am sure there are some who can address that condition. Personally hope to continue avoiding below freezing temperatures.
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    I believe the concern is that the low temperature in the refrigerator section caused by the very cold temperatures may not turn on the cooling unit enough to keep the freezer section at the proper temperature. That is why I recommended a small amount of dry ice in the freezer. That will insure that freezer stays cold and allow the thermostat to control temperatures in the refrigerator.
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    Webster or Westport? Do you have the model number?
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    Thanks, Mike. Excellent explanation. So for most diesel RV owners, the PS in white bottle from Walmart may be easier in very cold conditions than doing a "fire drill" looking for ULSK.
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    Some good information, Mark. But since it was written February 26, 2010, certainly the tax part of that may be misleading in 2018.
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    Sounds like keeping the refrigerator part cold enough will be very easy. It is keeping the freezer part cold enough that could be an issue. Here is what we do on the sailboat-- buy 5 pounds of DRY ICE. Wrap it in newspaper to slow its "cooling" and stick it in the freezer section. No fuss, no muss. At least in our area, even Walmart has dry ice.
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    Totally agree. PU's and Class C's are certainly not designed for mounting anything in the front-- from either front GAWR or air flow. Also agree, there are a number of DP's with front axle weight already near the GAWR. But, there are exceptions (as I posted above based on FACTS, not speculation). So, my advice is the same-- weigh the axles when loaded as you go down the road to verify if you can even carry one, and then on which axle. Installing any weight on the back of our Safari DP would have lead to dangerous underloading of the front axle and the scary/dangerous handling that would come with it.
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    No problem-- fingers are WEBBED (was diving in Cozumel last week). Surprised the ***** out of a dive instructor with a some tank divers (my brother and his wife) when I met him at 35' to point to a sleeping turtle. Ya, he almost choked... I had to make a bee line for the surface. Oxygen is good.
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    Rich/Lois, We ARE hanging on for you. Couple of tanks of diesel and you are in the land of the citrus and palm trees.
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    Rich, Will "keep the light on for you"!
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    Steve, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Please tell us what coach you have-- some may have first hand experience with your same coach. You can also go in and put your coach in your profile to help with future questions.
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    DONE: https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/tx/houston/77001
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