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YUP, has to be a full moon out there. Or, maybe just the moon in front of the sun?????

Bill, Air is used, not just if there is a leak, but as ride height valves adjust air to the bags and with air brakes, each time the brakes are used. Suspect in mountain driving where you are heavy into throttle, then brakes and also quite a bit of air in/out of the air bags it may be an issue. Don't know the ramifications of propane in the air system, but might be worth exploring.

alanito2017, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Several points: First, with batteries being discharged to dead, very likely they will not come back to life. Most coaches have circuits that are not disconnected by the disconnect switch-- things like propane sensor, refrigerator, etc. Best answer is to fully charge the batteries and have them load tested. Replace if needed. Then, do some kind of charging when in storage: If shore power (even 15 amps), plug it in. If no shore power, solar with smart controller.

Important point: Many engine driven air compressors DO get their air from the engine intake manifold. Why? Easy: No need for a separate air filter, Air is cleaned, compressed (by the turbo), cooled (by the CAC) before it gets to the intake manifold. Said another way, quite a lot of the "work" in compressing is done for free by the turbo (up to 25 PSI at max boost). SO, locate your on-engine air compressor and trace the large lines/hoses. One will go to the air dryer, the other to the "source" of air for the system.

What??? Is their a full moon???

Bill, Keep us posted on the MPG before/after as well as propane consumption. I know you keep good records.

Done (locked).

OK, found it: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/16/marcus-lemonis-if-youre-ok-with-what-trump-said-dont-shop-at-my-business.html Two paragraphs (below) in the CNBC link as well as a short video clip. Serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis had some choice words on Wednesday about those who may support President Donald Trump's response to the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Trump's statements led to a wave of CEO resignations from his advisory councils and on Wednesday, Trump abruptly dissolved the councils. To be fair, I find that statement a LONG WAY from ".... Customers who supported our President Donald Trump to take their business elsewhere. "

timetraveler, Welcome to/welcome back to the FMCA Forum. Like the other Forums, discussion of politics, religion, etc are not permitted on the FMCA Forum. But, WOULD appreciate a link to Mr. Lemonis's statement that was referred to in your post.

The Freedom 15 is both an inverter with built-in smart charger. The external breakers are for 120 VAC OUT. If 120 VAC present on the IN line, you do need to check the fuse inside the unit. Sure, it could be something more serious, but that is the least expensive and most common cause of failure.

IF your are safe working around 120 VAC: Check for 120 VAC at the inverter coming from main breaker box. If present, you will need to check the fuse inside the inverter.

Yes, take a throw away plastic bucket and ask the tech to deposit the old fuel filter in it. Shake the fuel filter and tip so fuel comes out the INLET. See what you have in terms of contamination.

Fuel polishing is more common in boats, but no reason it can't be done on a motorhome. But, I would want a reason before spending the money to do it. What do you find when you pull the primary or only fuel filter (some coaches have both primary and secondary, some only a single filter)? Dirt? Water? Algae (black slime)? If not, I would not spend my money to polish. You don't mention what engine you have, but all modern diesels are "high bypass" meaning that for every gallon of fuel that goes through the system, only an ounce or two is burned, the rest being used to cool and lubricate the injections system and head with the remainder returning to the tank. I mention that because as fuel level goes down, fuel temperature RISES as the return becomes a larger percent of fuel. That is the reason I rarely go below 1/2 tank without a good reason-- like really cheap fuel coming up! And, as with boats, keeping the fuel tank full when parking reduces condensation. I also add a Biocide (Biobor JF is a common one) if storing the fuel for more than 2 months in summer or 3 months in winter.

If you are on the Forum (which you are because you posted this) you have the same access as all other Forum members to posts and links. Which post of Erniee's are you referring to? What browser are you using? Blocker you are running?

OK, closing this one down. As already stated (and this applies to EVERYONE) please do not post threads that are extremely likely to cause negative feedback from the majority of those who use the FMCA Forum as a great resource. The Forum rules in place from the very beginning prohibit posts of a religious or political nature for just this reason. Drama/controversy is NOT the objective of the FMCA Forum. Choosing a topic that is bound to cause controversy on a forum is widely known on all forums as TROLLING. NOT permitted on the FMCA Forum.

Sharon, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. There two answers: Legal answer-- each state has its own requirements in terms of how much a toad can weigh before you have to have brakes on it. The mechanical answer-- no coach was designed to stop itself AND a 3000+ toad.

John, It is my understanding that the ballot will be in the magazine-- I believe the September issue and maybe 2 months after that as well.

I like the idea of checking the level in the oil bath, but leaving the cover off will expose the plastic hub to UV light unless you keep the tires covered. Just something to consider.

Rellert, Yes, welcome to the FMCA Forum. As Herman said, you don't need (actually don't want) our opinions on this, you want the FACTS. With your coach's GCWR, GVWR, tongue weight capacity and your actual coach weight when loaded as you go down the road, you will KNOW. If any of those numbers are not on your GVWR plaque or owners manual, check with Monaco.

You ask where they are. The FMCA Road Trek Chapter has 2500 members, so clearly there are a number of Class B owners active in FMCA: http://www.roadtrekchapter.org/

Not unless Roger Berke has taken on a new associate.

If you are asking whether MPG is a primary consideration FOR US-- no way. If a coach will not fulfill our needs, MPG is irrelevant. Clearly, I would not suggest that what is important to us is or should be important to anyone else! We are very much a 6-4-2 coach owner: Coach must comfortably "drink 6, eat 4 and sleep 2". Have considered downsizing, but if a coach can't do those numbers no amount of fuel savings could make it the right coach for us. With that said, we monitor every gallon that goes in the coach. But more to give early warning signs of a mechanical issue than because we are considering looking for something that gets much better mileage but will not fit OUR needs. Yes, earlier in our RV'ing life we traveled Europe in a VW pop top camper. It fit our needs at that time and in the low 20's for MPG.

Not sure it is reasonable to consider "saving money" as high on the list for changing lifestyle to go full timing. Also suspect from those we have gotten to know over the years who do fulltime is that there is no universal answer. Some sell a million dollar home and hit the road with a 20 year old coach. Others sell very thing any buy their "dream coach". To me that is the good news-- you meet a wide range of people from a wide range of backgrounds who enjoy the RV lifestyle.

Suspect at least as many re-evaluate their needs as necessarily "upgrade" to newer. So, downsizing, upsizing to go full timing, etc probably play quite a large part of the changing motorhome process.

sierradave, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. In a word, YES. Both battery banks should be charged with the engine running.