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Yep! Found that out. Just don't know why there is no text next to the marketplace box other than the "Search" button. No problem. My feeble brain now understands to go to the bottom of the page. Thanks.

Todd, I could get to the directory but when I put in any information and clicked on "search" (THE blue box out to the right of the info request) it took me to the market place. I just subsequently found that I have to go all the way to the bottom of the page and use that search button. What the heck is the other search feature on that page? It's not labeled. My bad!

I have not been able to get to the members directory for some time now. when I try I get redirected to this link: http://familymotorcoachrvmarketplace.com/

I cannot express how important it is to have a good anti-virus/firewall installed on any computer. The anti-virus programs with heuristic capability are the best. My personal preference is Norton's Internet Security. Do a Wiki search for information. In any case, any anti-virus/Firewall suite is better than none at all.

....and if you need a motor don't sent the $200 plus on one from a dealer. I got mine here for $73. Step Motor MAKE SURE that you get the correct one. The link above is a right hand (RH) motor. They make LH ones also.

Toney, Don't use duct tape, get some AC tape. It's the silver stuff that is use in all AC work around plenums. It lasts years before peeling, if ever.

For those traveling and are thinking of using the Houston Ship Channel Bridge you will need an EZ Tag (TX style). No more cash booths. Houston Ship Channel Bridge EZ Tag Only

Toney, Under the front hood is a device that controls the damper door via vacuum. The ends tend to crack and leak, dry out, slip off and who knows what else. It will keep the damper door from switching over to hot/cold etc. It looks like a little silver ball but can be of any shape. there will be one line going to it. That line is controlled from inside when you turn the control knob from blue (cold) to red (hot), it provides the vacuum to open and close the damper door. The line COULD leak or have a problem behind the control knob. Give it a check. Thank you for your service also. Hey, you were trained on the C-130, but did you get training on the MH.

I have had all the above checked as my dash AC would start out cold and rapidly increase to warm. Had it checked at Freightliner this past Summer and they found two service valves leaking and a condenser valve leaking. I did not have time for them to repair it right then as they had to order parts. Recently (like last week) it went to an automotive repair facility that also works on RV engines (Taylor Automotive, Dickinson, TX) and they not only found the valves leaking but there was something else wrong. I have not had the full report back yet. We lived with the problem for a few years and just ran the house AC while going down the road. I'm mentioning all this to indicate that a full service center should do a leak test to preclude that problem, after all else is checked.

I get confused sometimes. I don't know if it is 2/3 full or 1/3 empty. Confusion, confusion. Thanks for the Dawn info. They say never use it for washing the vehicle as it's to strong.

As stated above regarding the 5th wheel hitch release it has also been a concern regarding the 4 corner pins holding the entire hitch on to the truck. I heard of one incident where the pins were pulled while the owners were in the truck stop. The results can end up with the 5th wheel landing on the ground. Good information on checking when stopping. Thanks for bringing it up.

Besides the current draw, does the speedometer register if the fuse is not pulled? Some vehicles are like that.

Weather on I-20 is unpredictable. Abilene is expecting a blizzard this weekend. Even El Paso is getting snow. I'm lucky as I can take I-10 across but then there is still that possibility of bad weather. Even NM is having bad weather and it is snowing in Deming NM right now. I'm sitting here in Texas City, TX with 74˚ temperatures but in a few days it will be going down to the high 50's and low 60's. Amarillo for the next week it is gong to be below freezing so as suggested - keep you eye on the weather at the end of January and make a wise decision on where and when to go.

TST has a very good reputation of standing behind their product and backing up what they preach. I have a TST 10 wheel system and it does what it is supposed to do - and Roger's blog is right on.

ObedB Missed this yesterday and apparently the night before waiting for the sleigh to arrive. So Merry Christmas back (belatedly) and a Very Happy New Year. My saying is: It is what it is, and then it is what you make of it.

Merry Christmas and a Happy Rudolf, along with a Happy New Year to all. May all your travels be filled with wonderful sights and be safe.

I agree, but I also realize that we are in a rolling earthquake and things can happen. However, some of it can be avoided. Winnebago switched from HWH to Kwikee Level Best jack systems for 1 maybe 2 years. They are now back with HWH. I'm having my RV Repair facility give me an estimate on replacing the entire Kwikee jack system with a different one. We'll see. The other side of the equation is waiting on parts. It is not the repair facilities fault that when parts are ordered it takes a very long time to get them. Case in point, my RV went into the shop just after Columbus Day, Oct. 12, 2015. The Awning Pro was ordered and as of today it still has not come in. Reason from Dometic, "It's being manufactured." Might have to go back to tent camping - (NOT).

I'm going to assume that by standing water you mean a surge guard that is submerged. Fortunately I have never run into that problem. Been in some torrential downpours and we have never had a problem. As for thievery, I have a 1/4" chain about 3 feet long that I attached to the security connector on the surge guard and wrap it around the pedestal a few time and lock it to itself, and sometimes around the water faucet if it's metal. In the 8 years using a PT-50C Surge Guard protector we have never had a problem. As for someone taking it, well, a screw driver can get them into the basement compartments, or the MH door, and take anything they want. It's just a matter of "peace of mind" being able to lock something up.

No, the half time oven has worked very well. The list of repairs we have had to have done is to long for the thread. Major ones were/are: big slide out came off bed rails and pulled the frame out of the floor; Slide auto locks had a recall but nothing was sent out regarding it. Twice we had to have an RV moblile repair come out and put his back to the slide while I operated the controls to get it in. Jacks: well, since 2010 we have had problems with the jacks from the jacks down alarm constantly coming on while going down the road to not being able to stabilize for any period of time with the right front jack doping down; and many small annoying problems.

I have the collapsible ladder. Easy to handle and store. Reaches up to the gutter on the MH. I'm fearful that a continuous weight on the MH ladder with all the jostling going down the highway could damage where it attaches. Just my worry.

Most of the time I leave the cover to the pedestal open a little bit to act as an umbrella.

I understand! I have had both Sealand and Thetford and for both, every once in a while DW will put on the gloves (bless her heart) get some soap and reach down and clean the seals. The Sealand seemed to be more prone to grit getting on/under the seal. There was a tool made (just a flat head screwdriver with a 1" right angle bend at the tip) to get under the seal, but the gloved hand and soap did the trick better. BTW, gloves are optional if you prefer. Also, every once in a while I WILL put on the gloves and give the seal a light coat of Vaseline. So far so good. Gloves have not torn. Toilet does not leak.

Hmm! Guess I'll not be buying either of those brand when it's time to go new.

Mine has had torrential downpours on it and since they resealed it 6 years ago it has not failed yet (knocking on wood).

Hmmm! Where did you get your reviews from? Here is a link tohttp://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/new-york/gasport and the review for Niagara Hartland is has a "7". I have a 40 ft mh pulling a toad. I was able to drive around and up to the pull-through with no problem. I did decide to stop before pulling in and disconnect. Upon leaving I connected before pulling out. Yes, it is out in the middle of nowhere but that gives it the charm, quietness and good pricing. When y'all are up that-a-way, give it a drive through. We stayed 4 nights with the additional electric rate $4 a night deposit and on leaving we had a $4 refund. Nightly rates seem to have gone up since we have stayed there, and I think our rate was $16 a night plus $4 deposit came out to $19 a night. Not bad in my book. The sites at Niagara Hartland are the typical/standard size sites. Not big and wide by any standard. The sites at Daisy Barn are maybe a little closer, but no much. The area is nice and only 20 miles from Niagara. It used to be a Passport America park but I believe it has dropped that status. Daisy Barn is all back-in sites. It would be nice if more people who stayed at CG's would post up-to-date reviews. In any case, enjoy your trip and don't forget, there are three bridges The Rainbow Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge, and Lewiston/Queenston Bridge. My preference is to go across the Lewiston/Queenston bridge and visit Niagara-On-The-Lake, then double back on the Niagara Parkway stopping at the Whirlpool and continuing on down to The Falls. The shoppers and walkers will like Niagara-On-The-Lake village. There are some restrictions on the Whirlpool Bridge. For truckers the Lewiston/Queenston Bridge is he route. That is the one I crossed going over to Michigan in the MH. Wonderful highway across. Have a happy trails ride!