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His engine has one "V" belt driving only the engine water pump and a serpentine belt driving everything else (alternator and A/C compressor). The V belt/water pump belt is on a MANUAL ADJUSTER, not automatic adjuster.

OK, those two statements MAY be similar, or may be well different. So, let's look at them: The sidewall of the tire indicates the PSI needed for the tire to carry its maximum designed weight. The GVWR sticker indicates the PSI needed for each axle when loaded to maximum GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating). Unless you have information indicating that your coach has axles loaded to more than GAWR, I would start with the PSI recommendations on the GVWR sticker. There are very few towns in the country that do not have scales-- truck stops, dumps, moving companies. DO IT SOON, then you will know you have the correct PSI.

I am really surprised your MB-based coach is rated for that weight toad. Don't have info on the 2018, but the FMCA Towing guide shows the lightest 2017 Equinox at 3,764 pounds.

jsramback, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. No, MB does not list any of their vehicles as towable 4 wheels down. And, with rear wheel drive, a tow dolly is not an option.

Is the camera broken? Monitor broken?

What I would do is on a 60k mile 17 year old Ford E450: Check components for wear, particularly sway bar bushings, as they are a wear item-- upgrade to polyurethane if replacing them. Set tire pressure to that recommended by your tire manufacturer for your actual "going down the road" weight Install rear track bar Install caster bushing and set caster to high end of spec. THEN, re-evaluate.

So, what CONVERTER does your coach have? Have you confirmed 120 VAC to it? What is house battery voltage when plugged in?

Is the stove propane or 120 VAC? Are you operating the while driving?

As Herman suggested, please let's stick with the original subject. Thanks. Moderator

If this is a Ford E class, use after-market bushings to adjust CASTER to the high side of spec. And certainly, check shocks, sway bar bushings, steering components for wear. As Bill asked, please verify chassis. Also how many miles on it?

Jimmy, Does the water come out the faucets at normal volume but cold OR no volume?

Please tell us what brand and model levelers you have so we can help.

choodie1961, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. In many cases, changing from "only on when transmission is in reverse" to on full time is an easy modification. What system (make and model) do you have?

As I recall, the other programmable feature is battery bank size (in amp-hrs).

wjodseod, Yes, welcome to the FMCA Forum. Yes, size of battery banks is absolutely related to how much and for how long you want to be able to run 120 VAC appliances off the batteries. So, if this is not something you need, you can cut back on the amp-hrs of the battery banks. You can stick with 12 VDC batteries or choose to replace them with PAIRS of 6VDC batteries wires in series (to give 12 VDC).

Yes, if your inverter/charger mentions a battery temperature sensor and it has not been discontinued, should be easy. Most connect to the inverter/charger with a telephone-style plug. Now, routing the cable from battery to inverter/charger still needs to be done, but they SHOULD be close together but in separate compartments. But, they can fail-- has a coach a month ago that had a good inverter/charger with 150 amp charger section that would not show over 40 amps charging, even when he purposefully let batteries discharge to 50%. Disconnected the temperature sensor at the inverter and set it to "cold" (coach was in Eagle Nest, NM at 8,000' so that was an acceptable setting). Immediately upon plugging into shore power went to 130 amps. Since he dry camps occasionally, he was wasting a LOT of generator run time. Once you have reprogrammed the inverter/charger, the next time you need to adjust the temperature setting, should take 20 seconds from your remote panel (unless your inverter is REALLY old). So, I have no problem with doing this manually and not spending the $$ and labor to install a temperature sensor.

Roland, Whether you reset twice a year or with each season depends on ambient temperatures. And, if you leave Michigan late in the fall for Arizona, you may need to reset it again. Look in your inverter/charger owners manual for recommendations. Correct float voltage at 90 degrees F is VERY different than float voltage at 40 degrees F. If you tell the inverter/charger what to do it is very smart! Again, this is IF you do not have the optional battery temperature sensor from your inverter/charger manufacturer.

Agreed. The inverter/charger primary job is to charge the house bank. Set your charge specs for AGM. And, unless you have the optional battery temperature probe, re-set them with the seasons to reflect ambient temperatures!

bruceschindler, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. If superficial, just clean it off, treat with a rust inhibitor and re-paint. If pits are deep, have an authorized propane distributor inspect it.

Yes, your generator and roof A/C are designed to be used while driving. And, just a suggestion, but you might modify your signature to reflect what coach you have. That will allow much more accurate answers.

Five, Counter point: To save money, many coaches are on marginally sized tires. Said another way, there is little safety reserve with the OE size/load range tire. Were my tires loaded to over 85% or so of their carrying capacity, I would sure consider upgrading.

Travelin2, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. I would slightly rephrase that. A larger size MAY cause interference issues. Unless you reduce cut angles to avoid contact with body, suspension or chassis elements (easily done with some steering boxes such as Sheppard M100) I can't picture how it would change turning radius. And, if it did, it would INCREASE the turning radius.

No, I don't have that breakdown. But, "one time posters and gone" occur on ALL Forums! I agree, not considerate, but just a fact. Brett

Since AGM's are pretty well sealed (yes vent under extreme over-charging), putting them in a battery case would keep the terminals/connections cleaner, but would also hold heat in (a negative) when they are being charged.

u431678, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Please let us know their reason for canceling your reservations. Thanks.