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wildebill308

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  1. Just like I posted above. 2014 is the last year you can tow a CR-V. Bill
  2. I was told before DEF you still had to re gen the particulate filter. Might be wrong. Bill
  3. I think it would be better if you decide which of the ones in the guide fit your needs. Then ask if someone has experience with that one. What I like may not match up with what you like. I like the Honda CR-V but 2014 was the last year you could tow one. Bill
  4. Is it doing a re generation when it runs hot? Bill
  5. You can post it to me here I won't tell anyone. BAck to traveling up the Maine coast. I recommend you stay on 1 and don't get off on 1A with the coach. I have driven on highway 1 from the main's south border to Eastport We stayed at Seaview Campground & Cottages,16 Norwood Rd, Eastport, ME 04631, eastport maine.com,(207) 853-4471. This is the most North Eastern campground in the US. If you go to Eastport stop at Ray's Mustard Factory. Bill
  6. , This is a perfect example of the problem. I am sorry about picking on Ross but this a perfect example of the problem. "We did this one thing and we don't need to do anything else". If recruting new members is critical to your survival you should have it on every piece of literature and correspondence that goes out and yes on the web site prominently displayed. Not where you have to hunt for it. Bill
  7. Carl, is the spacing enough you could stop with just the tag on the scale? Or on a different area of the scale. Look at this it may give you a better idea. https://catscale.com/how-to-weigh/ Bill
  8. That sounds like a good idea to present the resources of the forum as a seminar. Bill
  9. Yes great answer both of you. You seem to miss the point. Perhaps it points to the systemic problem with recruiting. Bill
  10. Carl, The quote was from the TRUCK tire web site. http://www.michelintruck.com/reference-materials/manuals-bulletins-and-warranties/ The heading of this bulletin was "Service Life for RV/Motorhome Tires". So yes I think it is relevant to RV/Motorhome tires. This bulletin also shows a date code. Bill
  11. Welcome to the forum. You might put your information in your signature and finish filling out your profile. Where are you located? Bill
  12. I have spend quite a bit of time reading on the FMCA website and can't find where it talks about the $10.00 coupon. This needs to be HIGHLIGHTED and promoted. I even printed a app to read and can't see it. I usually keep a couple of apps handey. Bill
  13. My observation is that tires between 7-10 years old fail at a significantly higher rate than tiers between 5-7 years old. I wonder why Michelin would say this if age was not a consideration. "While most tires will need replacement before they achieve 10 years, it is recommended that any tires in service 10 years or more from the date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a simple precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not reached the legal wear limit. For tires that were on an original equipment vehicle (i.e., acquired by the consumer on a new vehicle), follow the vehicle manufacturer’s tire replacement recommendations, when specified (but not to exceed 10 years)." This is from a Michelin Technical Bulletin dated May 15, 2006, I have seen nothing to change it. Bill
  14. To change your notification settings. Go to Account then account settings, then click on Notification Settings change what you want then click on save. You can also add your coach info to your signature by going to Signature. I think the biggest bang for the buck right now is to get a all wheel alignment then weigh the coach and set air pressure based on weight. Let us know if it helps. Bill
  15. I haven't had that much of a problem geting around in my 38ft coach with the toad. Yes if you try to drive through every little town you will have problems driving a car. The outher problem is there are a lot of campgrounds that close after Labor Day. I talked to a guy who had a campground at Newfound Lake about staying open later. He was close to a big ski area. He told me the city would not let him stay open. I know the owner of Worden Pond Family Campground in RI and they close right after Labor Day. They open Memorial day. Joe you might like this place $45.00 for 50 amp and water. Dump site or pump out. Great location.
  16. I had planned on going over the Tappan Z but couldn't get the map navigation program to go that way. So I tried routing to the town on the outher side of the TZ so it would take me that way. I thought we were good to go. Apparently it changed and yes it was routing me to that town buy going up 95 till I crossed the GW then going north on the outher side of the river to that town. Note to self ALWAYS confirm routes on map. When I looked online before that trip they said I needed a Commercial account. I ended up not geting it online because of the time constraints. (it would get to me 10 days after I left) I ended up doing a walk in in New Hampshire. There they told me I didn't need a commercial E-ZPass. They also instructed me to put the transponder for the toad in its foil pouch so it couldn't be read when in tow. When it is in tow it is charged as a "trailer" at a lower rate than if it was driven. They never asked how much the coach weighed and it has worked flawlessly. Bill
  17. Personally I would get the 50 amp spot and then you don't have to worry. Bill
  18. I drove I-95 from DC to RI. This was before I got my E-ZPass and the toll on the George Washington bridge was $76.00 cash only. I don't know what it would be with my pass and I don't intend to find out. Bill
  19. If you are going to be traveling in the North East that you get an E-ZPass for the coach and for your toad. Saves money on tolls and much easier not stopping to pay tolls. Bill
  20. This is one of those "diaper" answers,, Depends on how mechanical you are. I used the Banks set up http://bankspower.com/ I have the Economind diesel tuner and the IQ for display. I get boost from the computer (ECM). I had to install a probe to get EGT as Cummins does not monitor EGT. Just had to drill a hole and tape it before the turbo. There is a drawing and instructions in this pub. I was pleased how fast the response time was with their thermocouple. The almost instantaneous change lets you see what small changes to throttle position or load can do to temperatures. https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.bankspower.com/sdc/manual/96828_cummins_classa_economind_v5.pdf I did install a separate boost line for something else. You can't do it the way they show as there is a inner convoluted sleeve in that part of the intake. I backed up to the elbow and it worked fine. Any questions I will be glad to help. Bill
  21. That isn't bad, I wonder how it can run that cool. I normally see EGT's of 350+ at idle. I normally try to get my EGT below 400 before shutdown. Bill
  22. (no need to pump the brakes to get the air out) Actually what you are doing is bleeding the vacuum of the power boost on the brakes. I would do this regardless otherwise the braking force will lock up your toad brakes the first couple of times you apply your brakes. Bill
  23. Martin, welcome to the forum. Can you get a better picture? (it is pretty blurry) Where is it located? What happens when you play with the buttons with power on? Bill
  24. Gee I have fuel tank envy!!! I only have a 90 gallon tank and seldom wait till it is 1/4 before filling most times just under 1/2. If I wait till 1/4 that still gives me over 550 miles before I need to look for fuel. Bill
  25. They do great work and ask nothing for it. Many kids would not have a nice warm quilt if it wasn't for these great members. Bill
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