wildebill308

Welcome to the forum. Now that you have a new coach you can add it to your signature. Bill

I heare you as I started Before slides. One person had to sit down so the other could get past. I wouldn't be looking at less than 38'- 40'. We bought the current coach because it had opposing slides in the front and felt more open. I hear people saying they need a small coach to get in tight spots and I ask why do you think you need to stay in tight spots. We just got back from a trip where we were in 31 different campgrounds. yes some were a little cramped but I didn't find any that you couldn't park a 40' coach. Bill

Yes it can be tedious but better to do your do diligence and get the right coach and be happy with it than being un happy with the wrong coach. Be shure your wife is happy with the kitchen and the floor plan. Bill

Ok Herman, Get your dividers out and your parallel ruel and tell me where I am tonight. N32 Degrees 50.828 W97 Degrees 12.222. I can't remember how to find the degree symbol . I use CoPilot as you can download the maps ahead of time over wifi and you don't use data. I use RV Parkey to find places to stay in the areas I am interested in. I use RV Park reviews to see how the places I am looking at are rated. I use Google maps to calculate distance. Bill

I am pretty sure a 2013 generator has the electric fuel pump. Bill

Great news. Bill

Thanks for the reply Bill. I agree with Herman there are tiers that will work just as good as Michelin at a lower price than the "special price" on the program. Bill

Curious minds want to know if the savings are off the suggested retail price or off the actual dealer's selling price? I don't think I would like not having a firm price before doing the deal. Bill

I know where I am not going when they invite us over to bob for apples on Halloween!!!! Bill

You often hear people rave about the roads in Europe. The problem is we do not require the same level of quality here. In Europe under some contracts the contractor must maintain the road for say 5 years or more. So he will use better quality products and better building methods when he does his bid on the job. Some would only add a small increase in cost per mile. Here the jobs must be let to the lowest bid and they don't have any responsibility to repair them if they fall apart the day after they finish. When you add in the fact that the Federal government does not return the majority of the money collected in gas taxes this adds to the problem. I think a small $.10 increase would, if it really was applied to road repair would make a big difference and wouldn't be noticeable at the pump. Tom, you are right about I-40-- was on it last week. It is kind of scary to see the sign for rough road when what you are already on is pretty rough. There were a couple of sections that they had re done that were not to bad. Just drove from Barstow to Amarillo. Bill

Hear is my SWAG. There is enough fuel pressure to overcome the float/needle valve and letting fuel to run into the cylinders and into the crankcase. Perhaps the electric fuel pump isn't shutting off or you are getting some kind of pressure from the RV system. Bill

Glad you are having a good time. Bill

The problem with getting a more secure email account is the same as when you closed your cable account, once you stop paying it will be closed to you and any information in it. I haven't had any problems with Yahoo or Gmail. The benefit is you will always have that email address. As you know with the cable account once you close it now you have to tell all your contacts what your new address is (kind of like moving) and most third party accounts are just a layer over top of Yahoo or Gmail. Here is a more secure site you might want to look at. https://www.reagan.com/?gclid=CjwKEAjwuo--BRDDws3x65LL7h8SJABEDuFRFjH4qIIntSFbGcHN0DSA1q3iaL-KYymz_Is3l3w8KRoCN-Lw_wcB Bill

Lets hope you got your coach fixed too. Bill

If you are wanting to get home quick I would take Route 76 to Route 80 then East to 90. As you know I-90= The Mass Turnpike West. Bill

The reason I said 10 years old is after that it is hard to get financing. Speed wise on the flats not much different. The problem is it is hard to compare a gas coach to diesel as the diesel will weigh more than the gas coach and have bigger tanks, fresh water, grey and black. I travel at 65-68 much faster and mileage gets pretty bad. You should also know most 22.5 tires are only speed rated for 75 some only 65. When looking make sure you check the date codes on the tiers. You can have lots of tread on a old tier. You ought to add replacing all the tiers if they are more than 7 years old (can be a negotiating point). Bill

Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new coach. If you add it to your signature it will help to get you better answers to questions. Bill

I would start by looking at the websites that Herman and I posted. You will get a better idea of what coaches are selling for. I would be looking at coaches less than 10 years old. Bill

I think it can be done quite a bit cheaper than $5000. Bill

Herman it is 61 this morning in ABQ. Bill

So what is your point Rodger? What does the cost of a Jag have to do with buying an older RV? I could buy a new Bentley Bentayga for a toad but what does that have to do with financing a 10 year old or older coach? Bill

I am still inclined to believe that the big mud flaps are put on for cosmetic reasons and are detrimental to protecting the toad. They create a low pressure vortex behind it causing more dirt and debris to be directed into the path of the toad. I have been watching different coaches as they go down the road and watched one pull out today that even aired up it dragged in the gravel. I think it would take some time in a wind tunnel to prove disprove it works to protect the toad or adds to cooling of a rear radiator coach. I think the barriers that run parallel under the tow bar may work better. Bill

Go read my earlier post. They also have RV specific program but I haven't tried it. Bill

When you buy one it is "NEW" to you. I wouldn't hesitate if I found one that I was looking for and the price was right and my inspector said it was a good one. Why wouldn't you if you are saving enough money. Bill

Look at the stem of the valve when you move it. Make shure the valve is moving and not just the handle. Get a mirror and look behind the panel and see how the pipes are routed and if there are any other hidden valves on the fill line. Next question do you have water inside when hooked up to this fitting? New coaches are always fun. One thing you will need is a good water pressure regulator. Bill