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Well. when we first discovered dropping inside I had walked to where the 110v entered into the compartment. They/it were not satisfied with just climbing the cord but also chewing on the insulation leaving tell-tale remnants on the ground. They can get in with a hole the size of a dime.

David, They ate 3 hoses. One going to the outside kitchen quick disconnect, and two going to the washing machine. Little buggers were not satisfied with just one hole in the washing machine hose, they ate 3. I guess when they couldn't get anymore water out of the top most hole because the pump was not on they just shuffled down a little on the hose. I caught the deer mouse in a trap. I now have bait, repellent, and traps set plus the storage facility put out traps at every I-beam support. Total bill was $1018 and my diminishing deductible was $188, so I'm happy price wise. Be aware, anyone storing an RV. Some, if not all, insurance companies require that you physically visit and inspect your RV every two weeks or they will not cover your costs. Fortunately we do visit every two weeks, sometimes less.

Brett, I don't think there needs to be discussions on this. It's done.

I was replying to Joe's comment. Are there any MH's with rear disc brakes? I thought I had heard that some models do, but then thought only thought he did.

Yes on discs.

Well, I would expect that if one had to pull the emergency knob they would also be applying brake pedal pressure. Not a good thing, but definitely stop a coach quicker. Just an air leak to below 65+/- psi would be a slower rolling stop. Mike's demo was very good and informative - as is everything at Gaffney.

It will never be finished. Like I-45 South of Houston. Engineers and workers have retired from their jobs after spending 20+ years on that stretch of highway. it is under a major change right now.

Now Carl, I was working on the WAG principle, not the SWAG principle Also, when he finds the filter it should say on the side what the dimensions are. I'd go from there to the store. 🙂

Thanks Carl. I'm going to visit the repair shop today. The insurance adjuster called me and said he added the repair parts for the parts they found damaged, water hoses. They are going to pressurize it today and check for more leaks. When I tried adding water it was like Niagara coming out where the back bathroom is. The hoses so far the replaced was the ones to the washing machine. Three gnaw points. I told the adjuster that after the water leaks are tested and fixed I want to start the generator and push all the electronic buttons I can find. Sucks big time.

Kay, I had one on the air dryer fail in the open position. Fortunately the the air governor kept it at about 70 psi and I made it to a Freighliner shop. Yep, frightening However I do know that if the air brakes engage while you are driving down the road it will not throw everything to the front. Depending on how fast you are going it could be a few hindered feet before the coach comes to a rolling stop. Mike at Gaffney Freighliner demonstrated it by pulling the "emergency" button at about 45 MPH. Bus just came to an easy rolling stop.

Thanks ray, under consideration. Anyone else?

When you are ready I'll bet it will still be there and be better.

Ray, I'm just repeating what AC service people have told me about the thicker filters. My 2008 had basement AC/Heat pump. The filter location was on the left floor in the double wide closet under the carpet. In the 10 years we owned it we never had one ounce of problems with the basement AC.

Roger, Up in the right hand corner of your card under "Pilot Travel Center" is there a small black banner saying "Good Sam Club?"

Carl, what do you use to capture/kill mice? Anyone else?

Just an aside for Herman, thanks for the info. I have had both ACLs reconstructed, both rotator cuffs repaired, right knee replaced and now left knee replaced. It does get me through screen faster. I point to my knees and tell the wand screener "Metal," and he waves me over and I'm through. So here is a story Herman. Two week follow up with Dr. Earlene comes into room with me and Dr. is going over the xrays. Earlene pipes up, "You know doctor, he's not doing his exercises at home!" She was waiting for him to admonish me. Instead! He replies, "Oh, I'm not worried about him, y'all go on trips walk around etc., he'll be fine." Na na na na Nah Na! Backfired on her. DB, I really have cabin fever waiting for the end of PT, sticking around 3 day s a week going to PT and ruining the day. It will pass, so when you get on the road I'll meet you in San Antonio.

For the Winnebago AC the filter on my 2008 was 14 x 20 x 1, not 16. Thisishowweroll, As a last resort temporary fix, get some stiff wire mesh and one of those soft rubber like filters used on window ACs. Cut the mesh to the size of the opening and lay in in there. Put the filter over the top of the mesh. You can clean the filter every couple days. Forgot to mention. Look in the closet under the carpet for the cut out for the filter.

14 x 20 x 1 - I may still have a storage shed with about a dozen of them in there. If you let me know you're coming I'll check. I use the regular spun glass filter, green. AC people have told me that if you put in the thicker filters you really need to increase the air flow. Got mine at Lowe's or Home depot but you have to catch them when they get them in. You can also have them order them for you.

I thought that all storage facilities had a letter of responsibility that renters had to sign. It basically said that the storage facility was not responsible for, well anything.

We leave the electric on with the AH and Earlene will turn on the diesel when she gets up. We leave the grey open and having both the electric and diesel on give continuous hot water - you don't run out. After I get up and shower I turn the diesel off. If in cold climate diesel is on as we like the nice quiet sound of the AH running instead of a heat pump. As Jim said, they need to be exercised monthly and that should also include turning on the thermostat to heat for a few minutes to let the pumps and exchange get a little exercise. ------------------ On another subject, I had left knee replacement on January 21st. Going to PT 3 times a week. Seems to be healing up nice. I don't like the down time though but should be good to go the first week of April. ----------------------- On another subject, we had a deer mouse get into the coach. Did a lot of damage to the water lines. Coach is in the shop now and already up to $1000 just in evaluation hours. Insurance is covering it except for my deductible. On that note - read you policy. In order to be covered you must physically visit your coach every two weeks. Fortunately we do that as I like to check things and make sure GFI for 110v feed has not tripped. Easy stop on our way to Son's house. He lives about 1 mile from our storage facility which is about 8 miles from our house. Cheers! Happy Day Light Savings Time. Did anyone forget to change their clocks?

Was 80 here today. Knees doing well - should be ready to go on the road in April.

I agree with Bank of the West. Our first big purchase was with them and now the 2015 is with them. Good rates. If you don't want to do business with that RV Company give BOW a call and see if you can set up a pre-approved loan, or at least go through their credit application to make it easier at then next RV company. For us, internal layout is the most important. We want a living room to walk into either right off of the captain and co-pilot chairs or a door just behind the co-pilot chair. Reasoning is that when guests are over the pilot/co-pilot chairs can be turned for extra seating and the guest don't have to talk across a forward kitchen to talk to other guests. Another of our peeves was to NOT have couches opposing each other and one have a television that raises behind it. Our thinking was that if we did have a couple guests over to watch Superbowl, they would not have to kneel on the couch in front of the TV to watch the game, giving us a view of their derriere. I'll bet you have figured all of your desire out. I'm just ranting. Try Bank of the West. They have been good for us.

If you call Dually Valves (818) 352-8717 x 111, ---(800) 300-2674 x 111, ---Fax: (818) 352-8119, ---Business Hours: M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm PST, they will help you in selecting the correct product. Visit their web site Dually Valves and you will see what they have to offer. Their product fits the majority of vehicles on the road. These products are NOT extensions, they are one piece valves designed to fit a myriad of wheels. That is all the information that I can provide. Phone calls are real cheap.

Well, while we are on the subject of toilet paper, we decided to drop into Costco today and since we were "running" low, by some TP. Seems like there is a fear factor now and as soon as Costco stocks it they sell out and they have set a limit. It only took one news broadcast of a couple cases of the Coronavirus in the Houston area for the fear factor to set in. You can expect that as the numbers ramp up there will be other stock piling runs on stores for staples and supplies. We did stop at our local H.E.B., and was able to purchase a package. Everything now is going to be "wiped clean."

I can attest that Dually Valves has an excellent product. They will work with you to make sure you get the right valves. These are not extensions. they take the place of the present valve they just have bends in them to make the valves fit the rims. No more having to reach inside a rear dual to put in or let out air. Also they are stable enough that I put flow through TST TPM'S on each one. With the flow through there is no need to unscrew the sensor to fill the tire, just the cap like on a regular valve. I don't work for Dually Valves. Give them a call. If you don't like or want their product try someplace else. Edited: Some tire shops sell for Dually Valves, and I have a shop about 25 miles up the road from me that had Dually Valves in stock. Ask.