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  1. That sounds like max sidewall preshure. What is the listed preshure on the sidewall? Bill
  2. I can look but my bank says no. Have you seen a new Newell or a new Foretravel? Bill
  3. You are absolutely right. Good catch by the way on the recommendations on the campground website. I will try it out maybe next year when we go West. Are you talking about taking US-30 all the way to I-15? Looks interesting. Bill
  4. To bad they acted like that. I hope you posted this in RV Park Reviews. So outher people can be warned about them. http://www.rvparkreviews.com/ By the way welcome to the forum. Bill
  5. obedb, I went and looked at 31 on google earth and it does look like it might be a easier route. I hope Bounder04 will drive both of them and let us know. Who would have thought a few years ago I would be able to say, yes I have been there last year two to places as far apart as Buffalo NY and Victor Yo. in the same year and not a trucker. Bounder04, you might want to use Google Earth and look at both routes 22 does have some 10% grades but is the shorter run. 31 does look a little easier it is hard to tell just looking on Google. I would be inclined to try it. The locals usually know the easier routes. Bill
  6. You could go I-90 to Cleveland and take I-77 south to Columbia then I-26 to I-95 and head South. That will by pass Cincinnati and Atlanta. Bill
  7. Not much difference in driving out west. Down shift and keep your revs up and take your time when you start down stay in the same gear you climbed up in for the additional braking. 22 out of jackson would be the way I would go. Bill
  8. I would listen to what Herman told you. Way less trouble than messing with a light bar. Bill
  9. Sorry to hear about your problem. I think you can find pictures of your engine by going to Cummins Quickserve. It is the same reference your dealer uses to look up parts. https://quickserve.cummins.com/info/index.html Bill
  10. That is a great idea. On smaller gaps I have heard of people using stainless steel wool. Bill
  11. In re reading this thread I had the thought, Have you checked to see if you have water to the pump? Does it pump water? I hate to bring it up but the pump may be bad The motor can run but the pump part may be bad. Bill
  12. I had the plywood as scrap after anouther project so it wasn't a added expense. I also saved money using my Kroger points and bought 35 gal diesel for $0.989 yesterday. That way I could afford the glue. Bill
  13. Well yes they do came directly from Goodyear and Toyo websites. However as Brett said You have to read and understand what is being said. You don't get to cut and paste the part that out of context furthers your premise. That being said, have you weighed your coach, all wheel positions including tag if you have them? What is the GAWR for your front and rear axles? If you haven't you should run the "max" pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire. That is hoping you have the right weight/load range tires on your coach. Bill
  14. Welcome to the forum. Bill
  15. I agree Good Sam seems to be the bottom of the pile as far as service. By the way welcome to the forum LIVNCOAST2COAST. Bill
  16. I grumble because watching cost is how I can afford my toys. These are some pads I made this spring. I had some that were just the 2X12 boards that were ok for hard surfaces but will split if used on dirt. These seem to be holding up well I used Gorilla wood glue to help hold them together along with the deck screws. Bill
  17. I wish I could find real time data on a newer diesel. I have a 2003 computer controlled Cummins 5.9. The computer will run the engine harder than I can with the foot throttle. When using the foot throttle I seldom see 30# of boost. When on cruise the computer will often go to 36-38+# of boost. Also when on long rolling hills the computer will not downshift especially if in (Econ mode) until EGT temps are warmer than I want to see. I agree with Joe that probbabley more turbos are damaged by improper shutdown then we hear about because it is a cumulative thing. I remember years ago seeing a turbo installation that had an accumulator in the oil line to provide oil to the turbo after the engine was shut off. I think it would be a good thing to have now. Probably some bean counter said "we can save $20.00 if we eliminate that" Bill
  18. Carl, What the Caterpillar tech was talking about was the turbo failure. "One thing to note as in this case turbo failure ( bearing failure ) the loss of oil into CAC in most cases rod bearing failure from lack of oil before heat build up." In this case I agree that a EGT gage would not have given any warning about impending bearing failure. However a EGT gage will tell you when temperatures have dropped to where it is safe to shutdown the engine with minimal chance of damage to the turbo oil system.(coking of the oil passages) Brett, There is no way to extrapolate EGT temps from watching coolant temperature. Your EGT temps can reach dangerously high temperatures and the coolant temp will not move. The reason is you have to heat all the coolant before you get a raise in temp on the gage. The best way would be to have a pyrometer sending signals to the computer. Bill
  19. I am wondering how it monitors EGT without a pyrometer? wingman5th, With your pyrometer in that location I would expect it to run in the 900*-1000* range at normal cruise. When you take it out for a run monitor what it shows under different loads. I would not want to see much over 1250* on a hard pull. I would be downshifting. You will find that lifting on the throttle will drop temps pretty fast, the same with downshifting which will also reduce the load. Let us know what you find out. Bill
  20. Have you been to Victor before? Yes there is a big climb on 191/189 out of Jackson but it should be doable in your rig. I was there last summer and drove it in my toad but I don't think I would hesitate to take my coach over that route. By the way, welcome to the forum. I did not stay in Victor but not far away at Buffalo Run RV Park & Cabins,3402 US-20, Island Park, ID 83429, buffalorunrvpark.com, (208) 558-7112. This was a good location to use when visiting Yellowstone. What kind of time schedule do you have? One place I have stayed off I-80 was Cabela's Inc 115 Cabela Dr, Sidney, NE 69162 cabelas.com, (308) 254-5505 This is Their Main/home store. They have a full hook up RV park. Another place was Hickory Hollow Campground, 757 N 3029th Rd, North Utica, IL 61373 hickoryhollowcg.com, (815) 667-4996 I am working backwards I don't have any more places that would fit on your milage schedule. Here are a couple apps you should have. http://www.rvparky.com/ http://www.rvparkreviews.com/ I was in both Buffalo and Victor last year. Bill
  21. Welcome to the forum. Are you talking about just geting through the park or to visit the park? It can be done but don't expect to find any place to park to see the sights. You may also expect long delays for construction and "possible" and real animal sightings. That is where someone thinks they saw some animal and they stop in the middle of the road (there are no shoulders on most of the roads) get out and look for the animal traffic in both directions stop get out and help look for the animal. I was there again last summer. I do not recommend driving your coach into the park. There are some parking lots in some of the big attractions/areas marked for trailer/motorhome but they are either full with motorhomes or have cars parked in them. The first time to Old Faithful it took almost an hour to find a place to park the toad. Bill
  22. You can take it apart the way I described and not have to cut anything. Whatever you do you still have to remove the fitting coming out of the water heater. I don't see where cutting the pex gains you anything except more work. Bill
  23. The fitting coming out of the water heater is/looks like a AN flared fitting. You need a adult size wrench that fits and it should break loose. Bill
  24. I hate it when it it goes 'pfft'. By the way Welcome to the forum. Like Bryan said I would start by cleaning the burner tube and making shure there is nothing blocking airflow. Mud daubers love to clog up the air passages. Bill
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