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    Hello,

    I am new to this forum and need some information , also, on an extended warranty contract. I have a 2013 HR Ambassador little used and well maintained. It was a Paul Evert show machine we bought at Goshen with 8400 miles on it. I immediately brought the chassis, motor, xmission and all lube charts up to date as well as aligned the front end and trued the chassis. I maintained all the service records. We are winterized now waiting for the Escapees Rally in Tucson this coming spring.

    I don't want to leave home with-out a fully covered extended warranty. I you have any suggestion please reply. email is bumpus4@attglobal.net . or post on this post but I do not mean to hi-jack the original poster's post.

    Thank you for your help,

    Toney Murphy, F409212

    If I had a new coach with 8400 miles on it and all the maintenance done I would get coach net to cover their problems or any other thing that might cause a breakdown(dead battery ect) and hit the road. You can put the money for a insurance warranty in the bank but doubt you will have any problems.

    Bill

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    Like I said the RV is at a storage facility, so I am not able to put or leave a charge on it and won't be able to get proper readings for a while, will let you know how that goes. I just thought it was unusually short time for the batteries to run down when they were left fully charged and the battery switch was off.

    Well hear is the best advise I can offer. Take the battery's some place you can do a proper charge. I would consider taking them someplace that can load test them after they are charged to eliminate the possibility of a bad cell or bad battery. Then recharge them and take them back to the RV and do the test for parasitic loads the way Brett recommended.

    Then report your findings.

    Bill

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    I was running the generator to charge the batteries on the trip to the storage facility and they had charged the batteries to the point they were on float charge when I parked the RV and turned off the batteries. I returned two days later and the batteries were dead.

    They are 4-6 volt batteries, and the charging system is a inverter/ charger.

    How long was the trip-- ie how long did you have them on charge? You still need to check for how much draw you have the way Brett mentioned. Not trying to jump on you.

    When you have just been charging a battery and don't remove the float charge you will get a false reading on the actual charge state of the battery. You can let the battery's rest for 24 hours or apply a load of about 20 amps for about 4-5 minuets this will remove the float charge.

    Bill

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    Brand new house batteries on my Holiday Rambler continue to run down even when I turn battery switch off. Batteries test fair with a specific gravity test, and they show no voltage with a multi-meter

    Welcome to the forum. As Brett said give us some more details. How long does it take to go down?

    What do you mean " Batteries test fair" They should show a full charge. Make sure they are getting a full charge.

    Bill

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    We are moving ahead to go full time next Fall. We are in the market for a gently used Dutch (or Northern) Star.

    But, wondering what the deal is on heating for the basement compartments.

    Are any/some/all of them heated? Is it controllable?

    Etc. Any other issues I need to know about concerning cold weather?

    Also, what would you think about a 9 year old DS that has not been used in the last couple of years? Any deal breakers?

    Or, should I just budget/negotiate several thousands for probable updates and repairs.

    Thanks to all!

    Dave & Becky

    I don't thing you will have a problem. I would have someone qualified check it out before you buy it. Like others have said check the dates on the tires you can find the date on the sidewall it will start wit DOT the last 4 numbers will give you the week and last two numbers of the year 4110 is 41st week of 2010. I will bet you won't get any maintenance records so I would do a complete annual maintenance to start with to give you a base. That is what I did with my coach.

    When I am on the road and if it is that cold I run the furnaces to heat the basement. When I am parked and staying in the coach the furnace protects the basement are. When in storage I have a ceramic cube heater that heats the whet area and two electric heaters to keep the interior from freezing. I don't winterize it so I keep heat in it. We don't have long cold spells hear in Texas. But tonight will be in the mid 20s I am glad I have the heat on.

    Bill

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    Hi,

    It is time to renew my Extended Service Contract or Warranty as it is sometimes known.

    I previously had Good Sam's and in making a claim I had all sorts of issues and if it were not for a persistent mechanic it would have cost me thousands. (i.e. we were told to go to Walmart to get oil and filters!)

    I have investigated a couple of other companies and would like to know if anyone has had any experience with Nationwide Auto Warranties of Litchfield Park , AZ?

    I have an 97 Discovery 36RS with 65K on the clock. The basic policy is 48 months or 48K miles for $3800 (including tire and wheels). I will not go into the details but is read well on all areas to me.

    Good or bad?

    Thanks

    Phill

    Welcome to the forum Phill. I am of the group that self insures. You are talking $3800. and another posted $6000 dollars. I have seen and read of many people having problems getting claims paid. I would recommend Coach Net for towing and other road problems but I would put the money in the bank and if you have a problem you will probably be able to cover it.

    I will say if you do all your maintenance you should be fine.

    If you do by a policy you need to keep exacting maintenance records and have them with you at all times.

    Bill

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    We are going to buy a cover for our 36ft Horizon DP and wondered if anyone has had good/bad experiences that they can share?

    We are considering (so far) the Adco with Tyvek and the Polypro lll.

    Looks like the Adco is about $330 and the Polypro about $380.

    Would definitely consider others brands that have shown good durability.

    Thanks!

    Welcome to the forum. I don't have a good answer for you as I helped a friend put his on and decided I didn't want to have to do that.

    I will caution you to be sure that it doesn't flop and chafe your coach when the wind blows as it will damage the paint.

    Bill

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    Welcome to the forum. The first thing I would recommend is to get your transmission serial number (it is on the drivers side of the transmission) and go to

    http://www.allisontransmission.com/my-allison/customer

    You can find out the part number for your filters.

    You haven’t filled out where you are so I can only say call around to the local truck supply. I got my fluid and filters from Inland Truck supply in Fort Worth.

    I would recommend changing to Transynd fluid.

    Just a thought you might be able to order the filters from Amazon.com

    Bill

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    Lost the turn signal lens and looking for companies that sell replacements. Anybody have any ideas.

    The coach is a 1999 38 diesel pusher.

    Welcome to the forum. You say lens as in singular.

    Get the numbers off the other one and do a Google search and see who made it.

    You will get better responses if you put the basic info in your signature.

    Bill

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