wildebill308

Welcome to the forum gently. Now do they give a reason other than preventing the battery from going dead to disconnect the battery? If not you can connect a charge line to keep your battery charged. You can use a product like this http://www.lslproducts.net/ToadChargePage.html Some have built their own version. In 12,000 miles last summer I never had the battery go dead on my CR-V and I am suppose to pull a fuse but don't. I hope I was gentle enough. Bill

I looked all over the website and they don't have the instructions on line. What do your instructions say about how to set up for towing? What are they calling "pivoting"? They don't give a good explanation on the web site. The pictures don't show any mechanism for it to pivot. Bill

I have never registered in South Dakota but don't you have your current registration? That should have all the information. The only time I registered a car from out of state in Texas I had to have a Deputy verify the VIN. Have you called and asked what you need? Bill

What brand of dolly do you have? Why do you have to tie down the steering wheel? Bill

They still build RVs like stick and brick houses not like something that is going down the road. Think of it as an earthquake every time you drive. Good job keeping the pipes located. Bill

jleamont is right The Ford V10 is made with very tight tolerances and is made to run on the lower viscosity oil. I would add to the list Mobil 1 0-20 oil. Bill

Well the problem is it happened on the road. I was on my way back from Pharr Texas where the temps were in the 80s.I got as far north as Austin on US- 281 and the temperature dropped to 23 and it started sleeting. I thought it should be warm enough with the frig on. US 281. We spent two days at Miller Creek RV park right where US-290 runs into 281. Nice friendly place to be snowed/iced in. Gary if you look at the picture there is aluminum tape and a wire on the line from the valve to the icemaker. I have had people tell me there should be foil and heat wire on the valve. That apparently disappeared before I came on the seen. I am understanding this is on when the fridge is on or is it thermostatically controlled? Herman, I hadn't planed on traveling into cold weather but it came to meet me. Bill

Has anyone figured out a way to keep the solenoid water valve to the ice maker from freezing? It is in the compartment with the refrigerator and not much protection. I found the solenoid water valve to the ice maker leaking. Must have frozen during the last cold spell on the trip back to Fort Worth from Pharr Texas. The weather went from 82 in Pharr to 23 west of Austin on 281 where we decided to get off the road as it was sleeting. I checked around the usual local RV places and they all wanted about $50.00 plus tax. Went on Amazon and got one for $23.00 shipped. Not a hard job about 15 minutes after I got the part. The part that took longer than changing the valve was cleaning up the rats nest of wires in this area. I just string tied the worst of it, making sure no wires were rubbing on sharp edges. Only found 4 places where the wires were run over sharp edges, 2 places the water line was rubbing on sharp metal. I still have to find a couple of small artist brushes to paint the drip tray and rest of bay. (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s300/WILDEBILL308/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03/th_IMG_20150311_125210_042.jpg) After (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s300/WILDEBILL308/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03/th_IMG_20150323_114430_533.jpg) Bill

Welcome to the forum Lucky. A simple search should turn up more threads on mileage than you can read. This is one of the most popular subjects on the web and around the campfire. The BIG problem is there is no apples to apples comparison. Every coach is different. There are so many variables you could have two coaches that are same year same make everything but they will get different mileage. The reason is every one drives differently. I don't think you will get the same mileage if the same driver drove the two coaches on a test track. I have a 2003 Cummins with the Allison M3000 transmission. I have changed the Muffler to a Banks muffler and added the banks Economind diesel tuner and IQ. I run in the economy mode, number 2, most of the time. Last summer towing the CR-V on a 10,000 mile trip out west I averaged 9.3 overall. I might have done better but drove 55 the whole time (30+ days) I was in California (towing speed limit) just to see if it would improve mileage, it didn’t lost 1.5mpg. My rig doesn’t shift into 6th till 65 mph so at 55 in 5th I was running 1650rpm. When in 6th I am running 1650 at 65. Bill

Why are you going through the mountains on secondary roads? I would go from Phoenix to Flagstaff on I-17. If you go that way you can stop in Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Yes there are some grades on I-17 but it is a good road I drove it this last summer. Bill

Let us know what you find out. I don't know how to check it but it might be the temperature sensor. When you call Newmar they should be able to tell you the make, have your coach serial number handy. Bill

Is it trying to light the second time? As mentioned I would clean all the contacts, the board and ground. You might look at the manufacture web site for further trouble shooting ideas. Bill

Little green men from space flew along side of you and changed your tire pressure. You didn't change your air pressure and the dealership said they didn't so that is the only answer. Set your pressure like Brett advised and tell us if stays in the proper range. And watch out for aliens putting air in your tires after this. Bill

Well I learned something new. there is a Seal Beach Oregon to I forgot being by Seal beach CA this summer. I was going to tell you to take 90 east after all it is the Mass turnpike. Seriously that route looks good. You won't get on 90 till Cleveland Ohio. Is this a rush trip? I hope not there is a lot to see on that route. Bill

For $2.24 more a gallon you can have the extra protection of a synthetic oil. Bill

If they have it in stock. I have never seen T6 in the local stores. Bill

I sent in 6 coupons from the 6 gallons of oil so we will see I also made copies so if they don't play nice I have back ups. I looked at the instructions and it said $5.00 per gal. We shall see. Bill

Just a heads up for those who are getting ready to change your oil. I was at Walmart today and noticed that Shell Rotella T6 and T5 have a $5.00 rebate. I am getting ready to do my annual oil change so I bought 7 gal of T6 It is $19.57 before the rebate so your finished price after the rebate is $14.57. The rebate has to be in by May 31, 2015. Bill

Just a plug for a rally we are hosting. Now that we are having a break from the bad weather it might be time to plan a little outing. We will be just West of Fort Worth Texas. There are several interesting things planed as part of the rally like a VIP tour of AT&T Stadium where the Dallas Cowboys play. And many other fun things to do. If you want to come a couple of days early you can go to The Fort Worth Main Street Art Show is April 9-12, 2015 in downtown Fort Worth and it is the largest juried Art Show in the Southwest and it is FREE! Or if you like baseball we can help you get discounted tickets. Call for info. The Rangers will be playing the Astros on the 11th and 12th. This rally will be hosted by the Roughnecks an FMCA affiliated club but you don’t need to be a member to come have some spring fun. ROUGHNECKS (817-504-0419, galetex2@sbcglobal.net ) Cowtown RV Park, Aledo, TX (Reservations by 3/27/15) Bill

Did you know words can hurt you? What you say on social media can do you harm? Here is a case where someone made a Rant on face Book about his job and the people he worked with. The only problem was the company was in the UAE. When he returned to the UAE he was arrested and is facing five years in jail for the remarks he made. Keep in mind he made the remarks while on a trip back to the US. http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/...book-post/vi-AA9st3Z Bill

I am in the more is better camp. You will smile the first time you are loading the coach when it is hot and you can run both air conditioners to keep it cool. The box posted above looks good the extra 15-20 amp outlet can come in handy. Bill

Good to hear. Safe travel our paths probably won't cross this year unless you plan on being at the 6 start rally in Conrow. Bill

You might find this useful. There are several videos on roof repair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQBw9bFidP8 Bill

Brett, the Continental HSL2 tires are Continental's low rolling resistance fuel saving tire. What is your opinion? Do you have them all around? Bill

Look by the drivers seat on the wall or look in all the cabinets. I have no idea why but the RV makers find the most obscure places to post this vital information. I will bet you have a 5000 lb. or less toeing capacity. Congrats on your new coach. Bill