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    On ‎2‎/‎1‎/‎2017 at 4:12 PM, manholt said:

    Vince, if your tires are 6 years old or older, don't go by tread wear (they will look good and they probably are good).  Look real close at your sidewall on all tires, any cracks at all, buy new ones!  You have a lot riding on them, like you and your DW's safety and life...other peoples safety also.  This is not a warranty issue, it's just a natural occurrence in all tires from UV light.  If you want them to last as long as possible, then get tire covers and put them on every time your parked for more that a day!  Michelin is not going to pay you, your not driving a car...your covered in the same manner as a OTR truck is (Over the road)!

    Look at your DOT number on your tires, post it here please. 

    Carl

    Hi Carl - I am well aware of RV tires aging out before tread wear out.  I know it's time for new tires, I am researching options now - that's why I started this thread... 

    And, Michelin does have a known sidewall cracking issue, that they have extended some out of normal warranty coverage to some folks.

    thx

    Vince

     

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    36 minutes ago, manholt said:

    Vince.  Please, a little more explicit on the, "Side wall cracking"!   Side wall cracking is normal on all tires, regardless of brand.

    Carl

    I imagine a google or search of RV forums would find lots of info.  Michelin has replaced and given $$ credit to some who have had the cracking worst or early on.

    Vince

     

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    5 hours ago, jleamont said:

    Vince, I am in the process of purchasing the BF Goodrich product for our coach. Pricing was fantastic and the product looks like its big brother, Michelin (same company now).

    I see the listed tires are all load range G - I currently have load range H Michelin tires. The G provides little margin.

    Not sure if BFGoodrich being like big bro Michelin is a good thing - I am one who has incurred side wall cracking...

    thx

    Vince

     

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    My name is Nick. I work on the new 6T30/40/45/50 fwd 6 speeds at General Motors within transmission development. In particular, I'm in charge of validation for dinghy towing.

    I'm after some feedback, regardless of vehicle make, about the vehicle you currently dinghy tow (or have towed in the past).

    1. How many miles do you typically dinghy tow your vehicle yearly?

    ~5k

    2. What is the total tow mileage you have on your vehicle now?

    ~60k

    3. What is the total tow mileage you expect to put on the vehicle before you upgrade to a new vehicle?

    150-200k

    4. When towing, what is the average amount of time between stops? (be it restroom or fuel)?

    2-3 hours

    5. How often do you stop for a period of 10 min or more? (be it restroom, stretch, eat, fuel)?

    2-3 hours

    6. What is your preferred cruising speed?

    60-65

    7. Do you use a rock shield?

    no

    8. Where does the rock shield mount (bumper,towbar,dinghy, or... so what type)?

    n/a

    Your feedback would be greatly appreciated, which will help me better tune our internal testing requirements to better meet and exceed actual customer usage.

    And as others have commented - no fuse pulling, no special procedures, no time.speed limitations, etc. Should be hook it up and go (as is my current 05' Jeep Wrangler - a great toad). BTW, go to a motorhome rally - probably 1/4 to 1/3 toads are Jeeps. Easy to tow.

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    Any knowledge of experienced solar installers who will be at the Western Area Indio Rally? I have the solar panels, controller, wiring, etc. - and can do the battery and controller installation and wiring. What I can't do is the roof work of physically installing the solar panels, combiner box, and wire down to the controller - so looking for someone to do the roof work.

    thx

    Vince

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    Are you putting a carport or cover over this? I am planning to do so. I will make the parking pad from DG (decomposed granite) and concrete footers for each leg of the carport. I have DG for the ~100' driveway to my workshop - has been installed for several years.

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    I think the question is Ford V10 / Ford trans vs. GM 8.1 / Allison trans, correct? Both are good drive trains. To take it a step further consider the chassis that usually goes with each as well - Ford F53 or Workhorse. The all Ford combination might have a plus in service locations and being more common for shops to service. The GM drive train has a bit more power and often another gear in the trans for a given year. NADA will typically show a higher value for a coach with GM/Allison/Workhorse.

    I recently bought a coach that was built with either - while I would have preferred the GM/Allison/Workhouse, the unit I found in great condition and the right price was on Ford foundation - the condition was over-riding factor.

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