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    I have had trouble with the dash aire in my 2009 Dutch Aire, I have replaced every major part and it still leaks down.  I have resigned to filling the freon every year, it will last about 3-4 months. I think it is a bad design but getting the AC company to agree is a problem.  There are a lot of people that are having a problem with the Evans-Tempcon system

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    I am sure there is something causing the leaks. It has never had a leak in the same place. The first two the leak was on two different hoses and now it is in the front coil. The coil was checked the first two leaks then the third leak was in the coil. I had all three fixed but I am expecting another leak in a different place.

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    We have a DW, we tried it once, not worth the time and water, then we started storing chip, crackers and such, that worked until one the grandsons walked by an pushed a button. Not we use it for what it was intended to do, we store our dishes in there and they travel really quite.

    I would not spend the money again on a dishwasher, but I will have to say there is a lot more room in the cabinets with the dish storage unit with no water hooked up only electricity to lock it closed. Now that I think about it maybe you should get a dish storage unit, it holds more dishes in the rack with less rattle than the cabinet.

    Good Luck

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    I have the same problem. I have spent about $2000+ on Evan-Temcon. I have talked to them and Newmar. I was told the AC had a switch installed incorrectly, went to an Evan service center, they said they found the leak and replaced an $800 dollar hose, ordered it from Newmar. That lasted less than 6 months.

    I finally took it to a local auto AC guy in town and he found another leak in the front compartment different place but when checked there was no leak in the front just in the back. He only charged $285, he put dye in the system just in case. The leak this time was in the evaporator coil, another $1000.

    Now the new parts are at the dealer and they are to be installed next week before we leave on a two month trip. There was no leak in the coil the first two times. Then, the other leaks were fixed and all the sudden a big leak in the coil. I think that Evans tempcon should at least try to help but they were no help, just said it was not under warranty. I did not ask for warranty just someone that would give a little direction to find the problem. As most autos this coil is aluminum may be the problem, home ac's are usually copper for the most part. Anyway if I do ever trade again I will try to find a coach without Evans equipment, this is not the first time this has been discussed on the forum. I fully expect another leak at another place, These leaks are not hard to find, the one in the coil could be heard as soon as the gas went in, would leak out in just about one minute.You would think the first two times someone would have found a leak that big, make me think there is something wrong with the metal in the system.

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    I am not sure this is where I need to ask this question but I cannot find the exact place for an answer to my question, so here goes.

    I have an 09 DP, with a tag. I bought the coach used and it has the original tires. The date on the tires is late 08, so that makes it the seventh year. If you did not know the date you would think by looking at the sidewalls they look new, not one crack, the rubber feels soft and fresh. I have inspected the tires with a glass and a light and have not found any deterioration what so ever.

    I talked to my Michelin dealer and he said that he would feel better if I replaced them this year, they have been inside my garage when not on the road and for the most part covered when outside, while inside I park them on a piece of plywood so they do not set on concrete. I clean them with the recommended cleaner and dress them with tire protectant and no harsh cleaners they are immaculate.

    My question, is the seven year rule always right? I thought about buying two new tires for the front and getting another year out of the duels and tag. They have pressure sensors and have never had to have nitrogen added. They have always had nitrogen which I am told allows the tires to run cooler.

    This weekend I drove about 200 miles and the temp never got over 90 degrees and they have never been run low or anything that would cause a internal breakdown.

    I did drive across NY last year on Hwy 90 which is the worst road in the USA when it comes to being rough. These tires have never been scrubbed on the sidewalls and have no excessive wear because of alignment and have 43,000 miles.

    I feel safe this year being the seventh year so maybe try the two tires after inspection next year.

    Some input please and thanks again, does my two new tires on the front make sense and by the way I usually drive 60 to 62 MPH.

    315-80-22.5

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    We visited NS last summer, we stayed at Ingonish, Broad Campground, the drive up was really bad, we made the Cabot trail and ended up at Cheticamp, they allowed us to move at no extra cost, the drive on that side is mostly ocean side, both campgrounds were good but Cheticamp was easier to drive.

    Baddeck is a long way from the Highlands and as far as I can tell there is a east and a west road, they split if I remember correctly a Baddeck. Going up the east side for a MH is really tough, we made it but I would have driven over and around the park to go down the west side back to Baddeck.

    You are going to drive more than necessary to go to the trail everyday, it is just a big loop through the park. I would suggest you camp at Cheticamp and drive over to Ingonish, about 65 miles plus the drive to Meat Cove.

    Once is enough for that place, beautiful but not very much to see, the drive is really nice and a beautiful drive. When you are on the east side make sure and go to the docks at Neils Harbor, lobster and fishing village, whale watching tours. I hope you have the time to go south of Halifax, a lot of fishing history and Lunenburg is great, Peggy's Cove on the east coast south of Halifax.

    If I go back to NS, I will leave my MH in Maine and take the car on the ferry to Digby or Yarmouth, drive up to the Highlands. Most of the roads to the smaller places is really tight after you leave the main highways. we enjoyed NS but did not plan to stay long enough, there is a lot to see but moving around is a little rough, we have friends in Margretsville and stayed with them three nights on Fundy Bay.

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    we was in Maine at Eastport last July 5, remember Arthur, the hurricane, well we set through the storm and left a day or two after to make sure the roads were clear. We wanted to visit PEI so we drove the MH towing the car. We made it to PEi and usually we went to town to get out and away from the bugs, but we enjoyed the island other than the pesky bugs.

    We took the south ferry from Pei TO Nova Scotia, went north to the Highlands and then south, we have friends in Margaretsville and stayed with them 3 days. After driving and towing if I was to ever go again to Nova Scotia I would leave my coach in Maine, take the ferry to the west coast and stay in hotels.

    The drive going up to Ingonish is terrible, the roads are narrow and rough, the trucks never cease, I think they wait until you get about half through the turns and then attack, go up the east side to the Highlands. We stayed at Broad Cove at Ingonish, sites were OK but we had to change because of low trees. we drove over to Cheticamp on the west side, much better.

    The north Highlands are beautiful but the south has more stuff to see outside of mountains, lots of history, be sure and go to Lunenburg and Peggy;s cove area, Halifax is ok but mostly a city with lots of traffic, hard to get around but worth some time. We enjoyed our trip and stay about 3 weeks, really not enough time.

    Also in the south roads are so much better and wide enough for a big rig. if you do drive your MH besure and spend a little time in New Brunswick, we stayed at the a campground in St. Martins, Century Farms Family Campground, looking over the Fundy Bay. Be sure and visit the old store in St. Martins and visit with the ladies that own, great history lesson.

    One other thing, as I mentioned we stayed in Eastport Maine, not to far from Bar Harbor, some interesting local history and a great 4th of July parade

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    I am making reservations at Banff Tunnel Campground, I looked on the RV Reports and many said these were double and single sites, Doubles really tight for Big Rigs, has anyone stayed here and if so how can you make sure you get a single site.

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    You didn't indicate how you're getting to Ellsworth. At any rate Route 1 is typical Maine two lane highway suitable for eighteen wheelers and large motorhomes. Heading for Calais it's the scenic way to go, small towns etc. Cross into Canada at Lubec for a visit to FDR's summer home at Campobello. Come back out and proceed up to Calais.

    A quicker way to reach Calais would be on Route 9 known locally as "The Airline". It was recently upgraded with the hilly grades providing passing lanes. Lots of wilderness with only an occasional home or business. If you're coming up I 95 to Bangor you take l 395 down to East Holden then head North on Maine Route 46 to East Eddington which meets Route 9. If you choose this way be sure to have plenty of fuel as stations are few and far between.

    Usually we go via Route 1 for the scenery and small towns and come back via Route 9.

    Just had time to look at map, I assume we would catch hwy 3 and go to Ellsworth, is that OK for a big rig towing.

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    I will be starting in Bar Harbor, going to Halifax and I assumed we would just come back to the intersection of Hwy 3 and Hwy 1. Stay on !A until we hit 9 just outside of Calais and then continue to Nova Scotia joining Hwy 2 at in New Brunswick and then on Hwy 2. Is the things to see worth the time or would it be better to take interstate 95 and continue up to Canada Hwy 2. We would like to stay in NS for 10 days or so, where would you suggest we spend the bulk of the time or is that enough time, we could stay longer because this may be the only time to be there.So much to see and seems never to be enough time. I thought we would start and go north and end up make the loop around the island. maybe stay a couple of days in each place we stopped.

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    I would like to know if the road Hwy 1 from Bar Harbor is good enough for a large MH. We are planning on leaving in June and heading that way, will be there sometime in July. I have looked on the Google Street View, found the road to be OK but narrow. Will be pulling a car. I would like to go through the wildness but want to be safe and will more than likely go back out the interstate and hit the Trans Canada, or Rt. 2 I think but I would like to go through St. John if it is OK and safe. Looks like a sparsely inhibited area with not much services.

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    10 seconds is plenty of stop time. However if you only saw it yellow at the time your brain decided to say stop it would be too late.

    If it turned yellow as you entered the intersection you would not get a ticket. It had to be red while you were in the intersection.

    Was I surprised when I got notice that this thread was still going, anyway I paid the ticket. I was interested in the articles from the Florida papers about the theft of the public's money by cutting the yellow time, I am surprised some slick lawyer has not jumped in on that. Anyway I entered the intersection just as the light turned red and I could have stopped I think but I decided it was better to run the light than to stop in the middle if the intersection. I watch the film numerous times and the light went red, I know I was guilty but if the light had been up to the minimum times I would have been in the intersection on yellow not red, I think.

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    I have had three coaches, two 40's single and a 43 tag. The difference is if I had to go back to a single I would go all the way to the new small coaches with front engine. The safety and comfort is worth all the negatives, in addition I get the same mileage with the tag and larger engine. Also when I go up a mountain I seldom lose 20-25% of my speed. Even if I got lower mileage and paid higher tolls, and everything else mentioned I would have a tag, by the way I understand one of the MH companies has a 40' with a tag, that,s a perfect marriage,

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    We was there last fall, we stayed in Victor Idaho, Passport camp. About a 20 mile ride over the mountain to Teton Village and Jackson, lot cheaper. It was an OK place, gravel sites, 50 amp with sewer, less expensive as the Jackson Campgrounds, we enjoyed the town, lots of golf courses, almost deserted when we were there.

    Not many places to eat but had a great hamburger downtown and a couple of OK restaurants. Teton Valley Campground, when you use the passport they have some sites that had shared utilities so you service was on wrong side, we paid the difference and got a pull through. I would try the passport first because one of the sites has correct utilities, you get lucky, also the PP sites was really small, we hungover and then found out we could not hook up. Good Luck

    Montie

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