wildebill308

Let me give you a better answer. Look at the regulations in the state you live/are licensed in. other states have reciprocal agreements. If you had filled out your profile and had your info in your signature I could give you a better answer. Bill

No but is required to have lights. Bill

Wish I had a picture of the "pitting" in the fiberglass. Is it just a thin or failing gelcoat? Bill

I am late to this thread. So I will relate actual experience. I drive a Coach and tow a car. The coach gets 8.5mpg the car 30mpg. I have only had a couple bad weather experiences, one was at a rest stop. I didn't have to go out side in the rain. The other was arriving at a campground during a heavy rain. I had a pull through and after I parked I started the generator, had supper and watched some tv until it quit raining. Then went out and finished hooking up. I have ridden in a couple of trucks pulling fifth wheels. Being a front engine they had more engine noise. There is absolutely no comparison to the ride in my diesel pusher. I have helped set up fifth wheel trailers before please see the comments above about what is involved. I will just reinforce the bit about getting around in your prime mover. I have been in to many places where you just can't find a parking spot for a big truck. I have been several places where it was hard to find a place to park the CR-V. Some places where the streets are so narrow it is impossible to get around in a big truck. I do know about driving a big truck, My extended cab Silverado is nearly the same size as most heavy movers. In my area most that started with fifth wheel trailers already had a heavy duty truck. There are more people looking to move up to a motor home gas or diesel than looking to move back to a fifth wheel. Bill

What's Aqua Hot? Anint got nouthing dat fancy in my old coach. Heat pump are just air conditioners that run in reverse. You are cooling the out side while using the waste heat on the inside. That is why they only work down to about 45 degrees out side. At that temperature they just can't pull enough heat from the out side air to be useful. I have used mine but will tend to use the ceramic heaters because they are quieter and I was told to. Bill

Called Brake Buddy and asked if they did a factory rehab. They told me as long as the unit worked and activated when you put the brakes on it was good. The way they said to test it was to strap it in the passenger seat and take it for a ride. if the arm actuated when you hit the brakes it was good. I personally don't see a down side. This is a pretty simple devise that as long as the compressor pumps up and it holds air in the reservoir and the inertia sensor works. Please explain your fears? The tow bar I took to Perry last time (before I had a car towable 4 down) and had Blue Ox re furbish it for me at the rally. The only down side I see is I didn't get to give Camping world or some one another $1600 plus of my gas money. Bill

Just so you know if you have any interest in having your floors re done by Ernie (the best ) He has a fairly long waiting list. It might be good to get on it now. Bill

I haven't been looking but when I was there were several brake systems for sale in different forums and Craig's list. I bought a as new brake buddy and Blue Ox tow bar for $400.00. So it might not hurt to look in those places now. Bill

Carl, you might want to get into Perry before it gets to whet. We are going to get lots of rain next week in Texas. Bill

Horsepower: max @ 4200 RPM, Torque:max @ 3200 RPM. I don’t remember what max rpm is but I think it is governed at between 5000 and 5500. Bill

Best beat is to go talk to a Allison shop. Max torque is at 3200. Bill

Bob, welcome to the forum. You got a reply from the best source I can think of. Ernie is the best I know of or have hear of in the RV flooring business. http://www.ernieekbergflooring.net Bill

Looks like if you are still in the Roanoke area you have a pretty strait shot to Texas. 81 to 40 to 30. Do you want any suggestions on RV parks on the way? Bill

Are you headed to Texas yet? Every one I know who has had work done by TCC was happy with the cost and the quality of the wok done. Bill

One other thing, those who say they can climb any hill with out slowing in their diesel are....I am trying to think of a nice way to say it....I can't, lying or never been in the mountains. Some also think there are no big hills/mountains in the east are just driving I-95. Driving a diesel is just the same as a gas coach. When you hit a hill that you can't accelerate on drop down to a gear that you can accelerate and keep your engine in the upper part of the power band. Yes this means you may have to slow your road speed. That is why you have a transmission that you can select what gear you are in. That is why they gave you a tack to monitor your engine rpm. Just saying. Bill

One: List your name. Bill Two: List the branch of service you were in. US Air Force Three: List the amount of time you were in service to this country and when you were in service. From the mid 60s 8years 5 months and one day Four: List your rank while in service..E5 Five: List your job while in service: Aircraft structural repair(sheet metal man) tubing shop, Bonded structure, honeycomb repair, fiberglass/radome repair. Non Destructive testing and oil analysis lab (SOAP) Six: List where you served. SEA about 4 years and various US bases. Bill

I grew up in the snow belt on Lake Erie. I don't do that any more. If you can find a place to camp that is open, most shut down after Labor day, hear is a link with some good ideas. or not so good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5RGlcLSrM4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynwHHSsdkpk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg7jIr2kNx4 Bill

I would definitely add gages for EGT and Boost before doing any tuner mods. I would add them any way so you know what is going on and to detect possible problems. Bill

I think we get carried away with hyping how "wonderful" a diesel pusher is. Not everyone needs or wants one. I drove gas coaches and never worried about getting up hills or that it made more noise when it down shifted. I had a class C with a 460 and headers that was a little loud so I added some sound insulation. It never stopped me from going any place I wanted. There are a lot of people who are still working, cant justify the cost of buying or maintain a diesel if they can only use it a limited amount of time during the year. The Ford V10 is a exultant motor.The newer V10s produce 362 HP @ 4750 rpm and 457 Pounds Foot torque @ 3250 rpm. now that is a far cry from the 225 HP from my old 460. Even if they are loud climbing a hill 98% of your time will be at normal cruse RPM Depending on final gearing about 2000 RPM =65MPH Bill

Hear is a link to a discussion on the hubcap problem. It might have some useful info. http://www.irv2.com/forums/f25/loosing-front-hub-caps-48930.html I don't know how your caps and covers are attached. When in Perry talk to Herman or Brett, they may have some ideas on how to keep them on. Bill

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Keep us updated I am curious to what TCC has to say. Well actually I am interested in what they all have to say. Bill

Welcome to the forum. Please give us some information on your coach and your toad. Bill

The newer V10s produce 362 HP @ 4750 rpm and 457 Pounds Foot torque @ 3250 rpm. You can see that peak HP doesn't come until you are running pretty high RPM but it is made for it. Bill

Well it is few/low miles but it gives a good start for the new year and establishes a base line. Bill