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Just dropped it off to Freightliner this afternoon. At this time they have offered no opinion. I'll hear from them in the next couple of days. In the meantime I am curious to find any other members who may have experienced the same or similar situation. I did not take it for a drive with them .... at this time the amber or red engine lights are not comming on. The "Service Cooling System" happens all the time.
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We have just come back from a 5700 mile trip from Boston out 90/80 to Denver, Tetons, Yellowstone, Salt Lake, Cheyenne and back to Boston. The trip was everything we hoped it could be. This was the first long trip in a new to us 09' Sportscoach Legend 500 TG with a Cummins ISM 500 and an Allison 4000. Early on the way out we started getting "Check Cooling System" warnings. The operating gauges were all indicating ideal operating conditions. I called Freightliner and was advised that there can be false warnings and since the engine temperature gauge was indicating a normal range then there was no immediate critical issue and I should have it looked at when I get back . I dropped it off at Freightliner today. The ambient temperatures during this trip were quite high. As we continued on with the trip I had occasion to use the engine brake and at different times I would get an amber Engine warning and in fact on two occasions got a red Engine alarm. When I received the alarm I would shut the engine brake off and the alarm lights would eventually go out. I stopped using the engine brake and was not happy on those 7% grades in the Rockies. I am reaching out to the FMCA community to see if anyone else has experienced such a situation. We appreciate your feedback and thank you in advance. "Poppo" 09 Sportscoach Legend 500 TG Allison 4000
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Towing And Toad Braking Question
poppo replied to jberger@prodigy.net's topic in Toads-Towed Behind Motorhome
Brett ... Thanks for the quick reply! We do plan to keep the GC for awhile and only tow the one vehicle. I wouldn't attempt the install myself ... if I expect it to work. Thanks again! -
Towing And Toad Braking Question
poppo replied to jberger@prodigy.net's topic in Toads-Towed Behind Motorhome
I am new to FMCA and find the forums extremely informative. We have recently purchased a 45' 2009 Sportscoach Legend and now working on a Toad assembly. More than likely we will tow a Jeep GC and we are considering auxiliary braking. I have noted the comments, favorable reviews, and researched the Airforce 1 and M&G. I would like to know if anyone has experience with the Roadmaster Invisibreak. Your comments are appreciated. Thanks! Poppo