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As do the Centramatics. The idea of the beads is great and easy, certain quantity for specific tire size, dump it in, air it up and away you go. The new stuff and the theory behind it is sound. The problem is not the product, but adding air at any point in time, If it is not dry and that is dried by a drier not just a water separator, moisture will still be in the air and over time the accumulation of moisture in the tire will cause the bead material to clump. At the point that it is matted together, it's effectiveness is nearly moot. Moral of this story: ask if the air is dried or better yet ask to see how the air is supplied and dried. I might add that it is not common for a tire shop to have an air drier.

Problem here, Herman......It is in TEXAS, wonder do they have a mobile unit???

M, Read this first Solar Bobs Charging puzzle at solarbobsolar.com. It is solar 101 and will explain the pit falls associated with the industry. Once you have read it read it again and then more of his blog. I followed his advice and have done many days of boondocking since. Several ways of installing the system. As for penetrations, not a problem if done correctly and many are not. Some are designed to leak like my original TV setup. You need to be involved, need to see what is happening, asking questions. Wire size is important, bigger is better! Carmanah panels @ 160 watts are 27 X 52 inches, pre-plan the install and then consult with the fellow that will do it or do it yourself, It is not difficult. Send me a PM and I will explain further.

You might consider installing Centramatic wheel balance rings as they are a one time purchase and work with every set of rubber for ever, my choice. You could have the balancing beads installed inside the tire which also work. They are not my choice because if they become moist from contaminated air over time the will clump and be worthless! This is the least costly by a significant margin Brett's suggestion is by far the best most superior manner of balancing, but the Hunter equipment he refers to is very outdated and very difficult to find. It is outdated only because it is labor/time intensive and in this day and age... It was common practice in the 60s a,d early 70s. I have not seen the system used in decades.

The 3M material is great and does what it was designed to do....BUT...It is a maintenance item!!! It must be removed at some point prior to ten years and replaced. I was never intended to be a permanent fixture. Of course no one tells you that. On cars it is not such a project and the wear and tear is very different. Another thing it can be polished and it can be waxed, neither is done very often. The hood on my F350 looks like the devil after 14 years, gonna be a mess to remove, but it did its job. B

Kaypsmith, Slick some good Ideas for sure Thank you B

But his comment was "NO BRAKES" question is no brakes or no emergency brake? Bill's question about what kind of toad valid as to type of rear brakes, disc or drum. Brett's comments hold and absolutely flush, bleed the system completely as it likely it boiled the fluid and now there are bubbles in the calipers (rear) which would show up as no brakes. This situation a possible issue for either drum or disc but biggest for the disc setup as there is a direct heat transfer from pad to caliper and the fluid. DK, depends on any number of factors but many will lock up the rear wheels and the coach will not know it at all. I can't lock up the Ford but the VWs and the Audis, sure can!

Kaypsmith, Does the screen room include the coach door, If so how does the manufacturer deal the exit out of the screen room. How is the assembly stored, rolled or folded? Thanks B

Leopoldml No new business, the sewing straight consistently is the difficult part with the particular material so they look good/ok from 10 feet away. Fabric is very unruly and the vinyl binding...has to be stretched a bit to be straight. It takes some finger strength and mine is diminishing. Best part it all cost less than 300 bucks instead of a grand +. It took 2 or 3 hours to make it all. This awning screen section cost 157 dollars for the material and will be easier to bind as it will be a straight line instead of curved. It would have been better a lot better if I had had a large table. Corners are the difficult part if one wants the binding continuous. I think on the awning I will end at each corner, clip it and start again. After reading this thread I have decided I should have ordered it in two sections so that part of it stayed on the awning and both sides were production straight. Kay gave me the means of making the sides now too, right in front of me and I did not see it. As far as the handy part yes, not intimidated by much mechanical. Currently installing a PowerShot 2000 Propane injection system to aid in a 20 to 30% mile per gallon increase. I have made countless upgrades on this old coach. There are other gains associated with this system but are residual to the mileage gain. Not much additional needed with a C 12 CAT.

My two bits here, In so far as buying a shade, what I have seen they are a whole lot of money. I am a thrifty kind of guy and found the shade screen material at Qualityscreen.com, very reasonable and several different colors too. I bought a small sewing machine and figured out how to use it...gotta use magnifiers to see where the hole is in the needle to thread it but... The rest is history, I made shades for the windows and front windshield and all four wheels while out in the desert last winter. Next on the list the screen off the awning. I just have to find a very long Zipper. Nice to know the one side of the zipper can remain on the awning roll. Cost for the 96 inch by 20 foot awning screen $160 I doubt it will take half an hour to bind it and sew the zipper on.

Per Carl that is correct, the executive Board should be commenting and they are silent, are they listening is the big question. I too believe that the MCA will become less relevant over time. and the magazine even more so even more quickly. I joined the FMCA because it was coaches and not trailers or towables. The interests are greatly different and do not mix the same way and are expressed differently. It is gonna be what it is like it or not... and I think decided already, like it or not. I will be very supprised if it does not pass.

Carl, From what I see you barely fit in yours. B

I wonder if this person found his components....?????????????????

It is difficult to access when questions are asked and not answered so as to eliminate that possibility. I sent you a Pm with suggestions and have not received any reply positive or otherwise. I have a Panther and a Zanzibar, the layout would be similar. You have a side entry it looks like and the frige is left of the door. I have been through my 2 coaches and have a very good perception of how water can/might enter the basement particularly in that location assuming the Hurrcane plumbing is not leaking. Has it rained since I sent the PM. Have you explored that possibility i suggested??? How is the coach parked relative to the weather. Does your coach have a Brustor or a Girard pocket awning? How many miles on the rig? Wet your finger with what ever the moisture is, is it sweet or does it have a sweet smell, then it is antifreeze? Water does not generally have an odor, if it is then you have a Hurricane coolant/water leak. If you have a pocket awning they were a common source of a water leak into the sidewall structure. The water could go either way it to the coach living quarters or down and into the basement. A reply would be appreciated...You have not yet joined SafariFriends as suggested earlier. There is much more SAFARI specific help there than here from many Safari owners only! Someone may have been here before.

Google Ott's Friction in Portland Oregon. It is now owned by Fleet Pride but they will be able to help you off the shelf with the brake parts. Look up Performance Radiator a national radiator supply company and they may be able to help you with the radiator. Other than that google the Safari Trek club oh the guy preceding me gave you the go spot already. This fellow asked nothing about paint

Joe add a couple of permanent loops to the roof, usable in the summertime, disconnect and drain in the late fall. Actually i kinda like the idea. When we were in Arizona Feb/April I was using the sun to heat 5 gallon Coleman water jugs for the outside shower, worked just fine until the desert honey bees found the water on the ground. B B

Michael, I did not know that so a great bonus B

If you can find a CROWN AGM it will probably be a better battery yet. Typically 2 6 volt deep cycle batteries will be a greater capacity than a group 31, at least the Crown 260s are and likely the 105 Trojans..

My two bits, Call Miller Insurance Agency, they are qualified across the country and advertise in the FMCA magazine. Cheryl was at Chandler, gave several seminars very good so we went with her on a new carrier, National General. It all appears good and saved some money too. Bill Edwards

If you have a 50 amp unit you are covered for the lesser amount as well no need for two devices.

J I went one step further...I wrapped all the air plenums with the thought if it keeps heat in it will keep heat out... another tenth! By the way I named the Panther PORSCHE and the mud flap says so! B

I have spent a lot of time on this one as I have similar issues and have brought the temp down after shutdown 20 degrees. During movement it was never real bad but this helped there as well. First exhaust heat, I wrapped the entire exhaust pipe from the turbo back to the muffler with 2 inch wide fiberglass exhaust wrap double( half lap). The material will keep better that 85% of the heat in the pipe, enough so that you can touch the wrap without getting burned. about 50 bucks a roll and took 2.5 rolls, 5 inch exhaust CAT. Available at Sumit Racing, NAPA, major auto parts stores Second; I used 1/2, an 1 inch foil faced foam insulation from Home Depot and foil faced bubble insulation in various combinations, space determined to insulate the bottom of the floor and side walls above the engine. I also placed a laminated layer of one inch foam foil faced and a layer of the bubble on the rear wall of the closet. Made a big difference when completed. All corners were sealed with HVAC 2 inch foil tape. Combinations of the materials can achieve R12. All of this took time and not a lot of $. I am not a young guy like jleamont but older like most here

Well last to the party as usual. Carl My trailer, 2 axles and the third was the TRAILER TOAD in front of the trailer. Red and Silver, I suggest you look at one to extend the length of your rig three feet. The point here it takes the vertical trailer weight off the coach and it becomes towed weight only. Less stress to the chassis. The axle is live and has a capacity of 3,500 pounds or 5,000 pounds, is a direct extension of the hitch and can be backed up, no problem. I do not have cameras on the trailer but side cameras each side of the coach. my rig 70 feet with the toad looks like a train!

Herman, Because it does not believe you... I place only my year and it takes it, besides I lied. B

Git them Herman...remember this is human natureAgreed! B