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No, the only way to keep it clean is to keep it in a barn under a cover. I have found no practical method to keep it clean. You should see my toad after some days of travel. Glad most places have car washes. Bill

Thank you Jorge. If you are going to do the oil samples you need to do them and have the results back before you drain the oil. Same with the transmission. That way you can see if you got a good sample or if it is way out of wack you can send in anouther to verify the results. It is cheaper than doing a teardown and inspection. Oil analysis is basically "tread" analysis. Sampling new oil will tell you you have new oil. Sampling after a set period (most don't drive enough to do more than one per year) say 10,000 miles. Did the amount of Iron go up faster or is it significantly higher than last time. Things that can point to a possible failing part before it catastrophically fails. Bill

Pretty shure if you let it run till it shuts off it will be at the max temp as described so you can check thee fluid. Or you could probably get buy making shure it was above the "cold" line on the expansion tank. Bill

Back in 2016 I did a comparison between the 2 most commonly used labs. I pulled 2 samples on the engine and 2 from the transmission and sent them in. https://community.fmca.com/topic/9212-which-oil-lab-jg-or-blackstone/ The reports came back close enough that I would use either lab and have confidence in the results. The big difference is JG makes you pay for the sample when you order the sample kit. Blackstone will send you kits free and you pay when you send in a sample and they run it. Navigator, I would order the pump from JG as it is a little cheaper and order some sample kits from Blackstone. I am now using Blackstone Five, Here is a better way. Rather than using the whole hose, use the dipstick as a guide on how long the hose needs to be. Remember you want to take the sample from the center of the oil. You never want to run the hose in and have it hit the bottom of the pan. This can give you an contaminated/erroneous sample. second thing, the plastic tubing is a one use item. Never use the same tubing to do the engine and transmission you will get false readings. Don't use the tubing the next time you pull a engine sample as it may contaminate the results. You can get tubing at most hardware stores. Just so you know in a former life I did run a oil analysis lab and have had some formal schooling/training on this. Any questions just ask. Bill

Well it has finally warmed up enough to clear the roads. Most of the snow has melted. Bill

That would be a good enough reason for me. When you want to learn the correct way to pull a sample let me know. I can teach you. Just so you know catching a sample when you are draining your oil is not the best way to get an accurate sample. Bill

Welcome to the forum. Like Herman said if your rig is in good shape you should be fine. My little camper is 14 and haven't had a problem. Bill

Welcome to the forum. You might not hear from RichNjohn as that post was from 2018. Bill

Find out what the torque is for the bolts on the filter covers. I don't remember/ it may be different on your 3060. But what I do remember was it was a extremely hi number for going into a aluminum casting. You must use a good torque wrench or you can strip the the threads. Bill

It has to be true I saw it on the internet.

Stay safe out there. I am going to throw anouther log on the internet and just stay in today. Bill

That forecast sounds more like they are in the northern part of the metroplex than Cincinnati. Bill

willis1722,Just an add on. When you go to a new area you will need to have your TV do a channel search. Bill

You go right ahead I would rather go someplace like Iggy's and order some to go with my Scallop roll. Bill

willis1722, welcome to the forum. Don't know I just use my antenna for local over the air TV. Bill

Ok why would you do that? Now you need a deferent socket and you will damage scratch up the decorative cover. See the dimple in the cover? that is to identifies that that is one of the covers you remove before/so you can take the jam nuts off that hold the decorative cover on. This is a picture of the tool to remove the covers. Bill

Eric, Do you have one or two electric heating elements in your Aqua Hot? I am not living in my RV now but in December when we were out west I did run the burner in the morning to be shure there was plenty (unlimited) hot water. The rest of the time my Oasis kept everything toasty just on the electric heating elements and of course off the engine when driving. We had some nights below freezing up at the Grand Canyon and west of there. My last RV had propane furnaces and kept it nice and warm but did like propane. I had a "extend a stay" installed to use when at some place for a while. Bill

Welcome to the forum. Did you get the portable solar panels? Bill

Aren't you glad you moved further south where it is warmer.😁 Bill

By now the transaction should be showing in the phone app. Bill

Yes but just imagine how much noise they would make falling on your RV roof. Does your insurance cover falling iguana damage? Bill

whiteeagle, This is the email I got. Dear Tech Connect+ Member, As many of you may already know, FMCA is currently in the process of transitioning service providers for our Tech Connect+ program. We are moving from Sprint to T-Mobile. You’re receiving this e-mail because the device you are using is scheduled for replacement in preparation for this transition. Your current device will not be able to operate on the T-Mobile network. However, there’s no need to worry because our Tech Connect+ team members have new devices ready for you. All we need is your current shipping address. Once you provide your shipping address, we ask that you allow us 5-7 business days for shipping. Please note we are not able to ship to PO Boxes. Your device will arrive activated and ready. Just simply install the SIM card! Shipping Address **If you have an Inseego M2000 you will receive further correspondence to receive a T-Mobile SIM card. **Your old Sprint equipment does not need to be returned. We just simply ask that you recycle the lithium battery inside your device! **If you’ve already received an Alcatel Linkzone 2 or Franklin T9 you may disregard this message. 800-543-3622

Watch out for falling iguanas!! Fortunately that is one problem I have never had to deal with. Bill

You are right about that Herman. I just bought tires for my CR-V through the program. Talked to a couple of places even had one say he would match/beat the price. To bad he couldn't get the tiers. With all the extras they could add on +mounting and balancing it came to $154.70 ea out the door. Beats the base retail price of $225.00 each + mounting and balancing and extras. I was surprised how many places were at full retail. I hope they keep the Continental program. When I put them on my last coach I saved over $100.00 each off the discount Michelin price. Bill

Welcome to the forum. The only outher thing is it all wheel/4 wheel drive? If it is just front wheel drive you are good to go. Have you towed using a dolly before? Bill