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    Welcome to the forum.

    As Herman said what is your experience level and I am wondering how you settled on these two coaches. I would recommend looking at used coaches to start with (after doing the rental thing as Herman recommended) as you will learn a lot about how a floor plan works for you by living in one. After some experience you may be better able to select something better suited to your likes and lifestyle.

    Bill

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    2 things: I just got a 2003 Jeep Liberty 4x4 and am trying to find a base plate that not that's inexpensive. Any suggesting?

    And, do I have to do any thing to it to be dingy towed? (NEW BEE) :unsure:

    I would not buy a used base plate there is a chance it may have hidden damage. I bought a used tow bar and Brake Buddy off Craig's list. I bought a 10,000 pound rated tow bar that way if I changed toads and the new one was heavier I wouldn't need a heavier rated tow bar. I also like a little extra margin for safety. Always make sure the tow bar and baseplate are compatible.

    You will also need a light kit for your Jeep. I like this one as the LED lights won't damage your lenses and are small and easy to find a place to locate them in your lights.

    http://www.blueoxtowbars.com/products/Blue_Ox_Tail_Light_Wiring_Kit___Clear_L_E_D_,BX88269

    You will also need a coil cord to connect the lights to your RV 7 pin trailer plug. Did I mention safety cables.

    Bill

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    For temporary overnight type of freezing I just bring in the water hose and run off my fresh water tank.

    For more serious freezing you or the campground have to be sure the source stays available and is protected/freeze proof.

    My utility bay and tanks are "heated" which means a furnace vent sends forced hot air in their direction. However it does require running the furnace more than we like. Normally we prefer cube space heaters or our Wave-6 portable propane heater which do nothing for the tanks.

    You will find condensation to be a problem on walls, windows and hidden in closets. I have used a Canadian made low wattage closet heater and like it very much. http://www.amazon.com/Caframo-Limited-Stor-Dry-Warm-Circulator/dp/B0009L675W/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1444984962&sr=8-4&keywords=closet+heater It has a low wattage heater and a small fan which keeps the closet contents nice and warm.

    Amazon has several suppliers of heated hose. I just ordered my first but I opted to go with this company: http://www.nofreezewaterhose.com/

    In the past I ran a separate extension cord to the basement to run 100watt trouble lights in the sewer and utility compartments. This year I am trying a more dependable heat source: http://www.amazon.com/Davis-Instruments-Air-Dryr-500-Dryer/dp/B000B7MU9Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444984962&sr=8-1&keywords=closet+heater The smaller one appears to be more than adequate.

    Good luck.

    The two units you posted links to are dehumidifiers and will not prevent freezing as they don't provide enough heat.

    This is what I have.

    http://www.amazon.com/Holmes-Compact-Ceramic-Heater-Thermostat/dp/B000V50GI0

    Bill

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    I own a 2016 Winnebago powered by a Cummins diesel with 3,000 miles. I am about to store the unit for the winter and wondering if I should change the oil with only 3,000 miles on the engine. What does everyone recommend.

    Well just as you have been advised, you should change your oil to keep your warranty in place. After you are out of warranty you can change it when ever you want.

    I still maintain changing it in the fall is the best practice. I would much rather have new oil with a complete additive package rather than letting it set with older more contaminated oil. Remember if you should get moister it will possibly cause more damage with the older oil.

    I also pull the oil sample far enough before your oil change you can get the results back. This way if you have a large change in your results you can do a second sample to verify the results.

    Bill

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    Thank you everyone for the recommendations. Bill we will give that a try. I immediately noticed there are 14 brewery’s in Portland.... good thing my wife doesn’t drink beer :) she can drive back to the campground.

    Yes sampling the different brews is a worth wile past time. You might also like this bakery it is called "When Pigs Fly"

    https://www.sendbread.com/

    You should look at Freeport home of LL Bean and a huge outlet shopping area. This is to reward your wife for driving you home from the brew pubs.

    Bill

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    I tow a 2014 CRV all wheel drive 4 down with no problem. I know of no problems on the 2012. Please read your owners manual and follow the procedure exactly. Most important is to NEVER go into neutral as your last shift before towing from reverse, always go into neutral from drive. The only other thing to be aware of is never tow your all wheel drive on a dolly with only 2 tires on the ground.

    Bill

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    Dear forum members,

    I have a 2005 Monaco Beaver Montery Laguna lV and recently had the driver's side front tire explode. The explosion was so powerful it destroyed half of the panel covering the wheel, bent some metal and ruined some of the skirt that protects against road debris.

    I've spoken to Monaco and they do not have replacement parts. Can anyone offer a suggestion as to where parts might be found or duplicated. I appreciate any help as I don't relish the thought of driving with the missing panel and skirt.

    Thank you,

    Marvin Lee

    Marvin welcome to the forum.

    I am sorry for your problem. Where are you located? I would do a search for places that do custom RV work. I have visited several and they can do some amazing work. Don't let the insurance company push you into a place you aren't happy with.

    Bill

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    Yes, safety is the reason. That and the stack of 4x4's in the garage. Jack stands would take a lot less space and I might then carry them in the storage bays. As the safety officer on our volunteer fire dept, it would be bad form for me to be the subject of an incident. Might not look so good! :blink:

    You are right they might have some un flattering comments.

    I can slide under my coach with the bags down so I don't worry to much about airing up the bags or that they might suddenly blow (I have never heard of this). But it is always wiser to err on the side of safety.

    Bill

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    Well my surge protector saved me one more time. Stopped off at Galveston Island State park on the way home from the FMCA 6 state rally in Conroe.

    Plugged my Surge Guard in and got a reading of Reverse Polarity and bad ground. Called the office and they worked on it for a while then told me it was good. Well the Surge Guard was still giving me the same report. So I ended up moving to s different spot.

    I am still amazed at how many people tell me they never had a problem and don’t need a Surge Guard or some other protection for their rigs.

    This reminds me of the old saying “Pay me now or pay me latter”. If you don’t have a Surge Guard you may be paying a lot latter.

    Bill

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    I searched the forum and could find no discussions regarding water managment . Please direct me to one if you know otherwise let's start one here.

    1. Turn shower head off while soaping.

    2. Turn water of while brushing teeth.

    3. Stopper drain while waiting for hot water to shave.

    4. Stopper sink while washing and rinsing dishes.

    5. Use paper and plastic for boon docking.

    Lots of good ideas. I don't Boondock in the extreme (no hook ups) as some do. What I have run into in some places is no sewer or the combo of no water or sewer. I am currently in Galveston state park Texas, power and water but no sewer, dump stations are available. One thing is use the used dish water to flush the toilet as I think someone mentioned. You will find the gray tank will fill up much faster than the black tank. Use the local shower house/restrooms when ever you can. I can go over a week if I am carful. This summer in Lake Erie State park all I had was power so I would go to the dump station once a week and refill my fresh water tank.

    Bill

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    Is it possible to add solar panels to the roof of the RV in order to help with the A/C units.

    We will be staying in Phoenix and would like to help with the electric bills at the campground.

    Some day it might but right now there just isn't enough space to put enough panels to power the ac. I don't know of any way to use some solar and some shore power or some generator. Unfortunately it is one or the other. Solar is grate if you are camping off the grid but won't power the ac.

    Bill

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    Welcome to the forum. I don't winterize but I have a couple of small ceramic heaters. I place one in the wet bay and have one in the main coach. If the weather forecast is for colder than usual weather and you think it might freeze something inside. I will turn on the furnace on at a low temperature 45-50. Yes propane is more expensive but cheaper than plumbing problems. The furnace should help heat your lower bays.

    Bill

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    Well that steak is going to be a little ways away from you as it is only 750 miles to Amarillo from Mission.

    When visiting your son in Weatherford can you stay at his house? I have stayed at this place and it was a good location. Cowtown RV Park, 7000 I-20 Frontage Rd, Aledo, TX 76008

    cowtownrvpark.com

    (817) 441-7878

    Don't forget to visit Fort Worth

    Bill

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    I have a 2009 Gulfstream Tourmaster Constellation 45g with a 425 HP Cummins, towing a 4700 lb Jeep Grand Cherokee. I usually keep my speed between 64 - 68 miles per hour with the cruise control on. I usually average 7.0 to 9.0 MPG. Running the cab air and the 12.5 kw gen with one roof unit on.

    The largest factor I have discovered is the Air Temperature, and the different elevations. When the air is cool and crisp she loves it. On the back side we live in Florida and the humidity and heat really destroys that HP.

    Another little tip I found from truckers, is watch the alcohol content in the fuel. The more alcohol the lower your MPG. I just wonder if it is mixed for freezing or cold weather. Open to comments.

    These are just my observations. I would like to get a Scan D. and see how close it is.

    They don't add alcohol to diesel they add bio diesel. Yes the more bio diesel the worse the mileage.

    Bill

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    Welcome to the forum.

    Where in Texas? Where are you leaving from?

    In Nashville I used Yogi Bear Jelleystone, 2572 Music Valley Dr, Nashville, TN 37214,

    nashvillejellystone.com

    (615) 889-4225

    I also have stayed in the on in Little Rock that Brett posted a link to.

    Now if you are going to Amarillo I like, Overnite RV Park, 900 S Lakeside Dr, Amarillo, TX 79118

    overnitervpark.com, (806) 373-1431. A fun thing to do is call The Big Texan Steak Ranch (806) 372-6000 and they will send a limo to pick you up. You could try to eat the 72 oz steak if you do it is free.

    Bill

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    Welcome to the forum, nice Bounder. Take the latch out of the lower storage door and take it with you to a "Camping World" or some other RV supply store. There are a couple of styles that look similar I think they are listed as Fleetwood design. Once you get a good part number you can order from some other place, maybe save some money.

    You might look at some of the RV salvage yards for a dinette.

    Bill

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