wildebill308

Welcome to the forum gmarsha2. You haven't filled out your location so I have to guess that you are in Canada. If you drive south of the border you might be shocked at how your mileage drops. We had friends who couldn't believe how good mileage they got when traveling in Canada. I hated to tell them the difference between a Imperial gal and a US gal. That 9.5 would be in the range of 7.910 Bill

1) I don't know how anyone could think there is going to be a "payback point" when talking RVs. I have proven on paper that for shorter 10-14 day trips it is cheaper to fly rent a car when you get there and stay in a nice hotel. But that is not what I want to do. I have done some mods on my coach because I wanted to do them not because of some mystical "payback". 2) Bless those who buy new-- without them there wouldn't be the nice coaches out there when I look for a different/ newer coach. When I was at Perry this spring my neighbor bought a new coach. When he drove off the fairgrounds he lost more money than I paid for my coach. 3) philand, BY the way welcome to the forum. The new electronic controlled diesel engines have few if any problems of yesterdays engines. The newer DEF engines actually seem to get a little more mileage/power than the afterburner engine. I think it is because they don't have to be dialed back as bad for emissions. I have a 2003 5.9 Cummins and have had no problem with low sulfur diesel nor have I heard from a reliable source anyone having a problem. Bill

First this is not a Ford you don't have to work on them all the time. What make and model is it? Second I would by used to save that big depreciation when you drive off the lot. Bill

I would recommend Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-20. This oil is guaranteed protection for 15,000 miles. You should change your oil according to your owners manual while under warranty. Bill

I would recommend looking at a used coach to possibly move up in quality from a entry level for the same price. The big problem with quoting mileage figures is they vary greatly from coach to coach. The more a coach weighs the less mileage you are going to get. I think you can expect a range from 6 to 10 mpg. There are so many variables it is hard to say. Bill

As Brett said all tires on an axle should be the same size. This is especially important on the rear duals, even the air pressure is important on the rear because if one has more air it is carrying more load and dragging the other tier because the rolling diameter is different. Having each corner weight is the best practice but having each axle will tell you what you need for inflation or if you are overweight on that axle. A 15 year old tire is really unsafe that is more than twice the recommended age to replace. What position is it? Bill

Not really considering the weight you are moving. Bill

Thats good news. Bill

Welcome to the forum. Someone will be buy that has experience in that area. I would think Google Earth would be a good place to start. I Would be cautious as some of those scenic highways can become jeep trails. Bill

John I wouldn't take it apart till you have the new parts. You may be in for a trip to find a better wrench. Don't you love these opportunities to buy new tools. I would say try finding a Cat shop and ask one of their mechanics what setup they use. I bet they say just pull the radiator and cac. Good luck Bill

Welcome to the forum. I haven't looked on your model coach but Have read where the port was hard to find. Most say it is wrapped up with tape and hid behind other stuff under your dash or to the back of the steering column. Good luck in your treasure hunt. Let us know how you do. Bill

Welcome to the forum. The FMCA towing guide does not show the Odyssey to be towable 4 down. You might be able to use a tow dolly but I would check with Honda and your owners manual. When I was doing the research before buying my 2014 CRV I was told never tow it with 2wheela off the ground as in a tow dolly ( have the all wheel drive) I don't know if the Odyssey comes in four wheel drive but it would be somthing I would check out before using a dolly. Well I was curious so on page 595 your owners manual states "Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency, see page 683." I would say tow at your own risk. I had the same problem with my 2012 Civic. Bill

Ron, Yes I can do that but only down to 62-63. At the first slight overpass or grade it will down shift but won't up shift till I get the speed back up. Bill

I think it's funny you stop at a truck stop. You know what the conditions are then you wine. Bill

Welcome to the forum. I always fill the filter. I am most concerned about getting oil to the turbo fast. Bill

I like to use a good shop vac to apply suction while I carefully blow out the recess you might try a small artist brush to get down beside the plug and loosen dirt and debris when using the vacuum. Bill

Brett is right. I would look and see if you can get to the fan through the rear closet floor. I would definitely replace with a greasable bearing. Bill

I have never had a problem. 2003 Bounder 38N. Bill

Let's see OP hasn't filled out profile no information on his rig. Complaining about smelling diesel fumes at a diesel truck stop. "1 only use one parking area! If you feel you need to put your slides out, don't block an adjacent parking slot." I can park and run my bedroom slide out and still walk between it and the next truck but thank you for your concern. "2: Turn your generator off after 10:00, ESPECIALLY DIESELS!" See the second sentence. I want to be there when you go tell the trucker he needs to shut his diesel reefer off. Well since you haven't filled out your profile I don't know where you are. Most states now have laws prohibiting the idling of big trucks past a certain time period. "The sound and smell of your rig makes for a bad night for us who need to stop for a few hours of rest. Flying J will not bother you, but you may run into someone who will make your stop not so enjoyable." Please feel free to come by and register your complaint, please. "Had 3 Motor coaches with FMCA tags at a Flying J in Brunswick GA with slides out, generators running taking up multiple parking slots. Please, think of others when you pull in for the night." Yes what's your point? You can't get "your" parking spot. Perhaps you should stop earlier to get a better spot. "Would you want someone with a noisy stinking gas generator parked next to you?" Wouldn't bother me I couldn't hear him over my loud stinky diesel generator. Bill

I had my towbar done in Perry. Yes great service I would highly recommend Blue Ox I kept seeing some dude in a pink cowboy hat in the distance but my golf cart wasn't fast enough to catch him.

Best answer Yes / No. There are several things to take into account when thinking about a "bigger" tire. You need sufficient clearance between the dual tires in back and clearance to the under structure of your coach. I would talk to your Michelin tire dealer. I would use a dealer who works on big trucks regularly hopefully he will have the knowledge to answer your question. Bill

I think you need to find out why his is moving so much more air. Bill

Why not take a vehicle you will be able to see many more out of the way places that would be hard to maneuver the motorhome. You won't know it's back there. The new V10s are great motors. Bill

I don't have a name for you but did see one this last summer in Main. The motorcycle sat crossways in front of the car. Well I must be boared. http://www.racecityrvproducts.com/Models.htm http://factoryramps.com/products/motorcycle/carrier/hdxldolly.html Bill

You might contact Texas Custom Coach out on 16 at Pipe Creek. I was talking to them this week and they have a great shop and attitude. http://www.texascustomcoach.com/ Bill