kaypsmith

RSTICK2, welcome to the forum. Does your coach have 3 point leveling? Some with 3 point have had this problem due to the excessive flexing caused by the one leveler being placed in the middle on the front. If, this is the problem, you can use leveling blocks under the front wheels to help relieve some of the stress caused by leveling. I don't think that rubber gaskets are normally glued in. Hope Thor will step up and help, but I wouldn't be surprised if they don't. Good luck, Kay

I use the Wingard Answer, It is larger than the tailgater, and you have to set the elevation manually, after that you install the coax from the receiver to the dish, plug the power cable to a 12 volt outlet. "I carry a portable power booster with me" because many times the coax will have to be stretched a good distance from the coach. When 12 volts is supplied, the dish starts turning left then right a full 360 degree, and will lock on a signal if there is one to lock on, if the unit rotates 360 more than twice, I will reset the elevation and try again. Never takes more than three minutes to set up. Also it is important that there is a clear path in the direction for the satellite. I do use Direct, but you can specify which service, and have worked with many on Dish for others. One other thing comes to mind, I helped get 5 other campers this past weekend set up, many are not aware that the receiver must be told through the menu on the receiver what kind of dish that is connected, if it is set for one type, and you use another, the system will never work correctly. I know most of my fellow FMCA members know these things, but there are new owners coming online daily that just have not been taught the correct method yet. Good luck finding a unit that will work for you. Kay

I have Sumitimo's on the bus, have had no problem.

To corroborate Tiremans analogies, here is an article well worth reading. http://www.truckinginfo.com/article/story/2010/01/mismatched-duals.aspx

Take a look at this ad, it is for accuride but read further into the ad, claims to have budd style which is (stud pilot). http://www.ebay.com/itm/22-5-X-8-25-ACCURIDE-ALCOA-STYLE-POLISHED-ALUM-WHEELS-MOTORHOME-RV-TRAILER-/231286748761?hash=item35d9c3b659&vxp=mtr

I don't believe that fuse extender will work. The fuse tapper will work. As Brett suggested, an inline fuse holder, fuse tapper or spade clip crimped onto the end of a wire plugged into the hot side of the current fuse holder, then the other end of that same wire attached to a single throw switch, "can be a 3 pole single throw", another wire from the switch to the inline fuse holder, then back to the other side of the fuse holder. This of course will be times three, since there are three fuses to be removed. Make sure the wire extenders are of the correct amperage, and the 3 pole single throw switch is sufficient for the highest amperage fuse. Just google automotive fuse extenders. Hope you can find the premade kit, it will be simpler. It really does not matter which side of the switch the fuse holder is attached, since all you are doing is opening the circuits.

Can you use crimp on male spade connectors?

This one will work: http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-3-8-1-25-foot-50-amp-RV-Power-Cord-w-Marinco-Twist-Lock-Locking-Connector-/311403178203?hash=item48811368db&vxp=mtr

One would need to know if the holding tank is directly below the toilet. If it is, should be no problem at all. If not, the replacement to mechanical would not be likely, as most electric ones were placed there because there would not be a way to get the waste to the holding tank.

While putting together my coach, I found that one can buy 15 to 45 foot 50 amp extensions on ebay at some great prices. I used a fifteen foot, cut the female end off, wired it directly into the transfer switch, leaving the fifteen feet to be rolled up, I also carry an additional 15 foot, and a 30 foot extension neatly rolled in an adjoining bay.

Take a look on e-bay, search 22.5 aluminum rims. I found several stud piloted, both used, and polished used.

Is it possible that you have a fuse blown to the unit, or possibly a dead battery? My instant hot water, not an Atwood, had one D cell battery that required replacing about once yearly. Atwood is probably on 12 volts, so I would check for a possibly blown fuse. These units use voltage to light.

Reminds me of Robin Williams "RV." Glad no one was injured.

How many even try to back 4 down? Also you can use a lock out if you really need to back up.

I'm sure there are not many other MCI owners, but I had the same problem last winter. While replacing one of the radiators, something shorted an ECM, found the fuse in the battery compartment.

If the tag tires are the same as the duals, I have in the past moved a tag tire up, then have a reasonable tire mounted for the tag. This way, the duals all remain the same, the tags if slightly mismatched should not be an issue. Also, call on truck stops in the area that handle tires,12X22.5 is a common truck tire, although most are using 11X22.5 these days. I have used 305 85 in a pinch, it should be pretty close in height, and will fit 8.25 rim. You might look up Tireman9, and send him a PM, he is the real tire expert on the forum.

We stayed at Coastline RV Resort at Eastpoint Fl. In late May, it is 20 miles west of Carrabelle, also just across hgy, 98 from the coast. You can see St. George Island from the park. Just like britcon described, laid back, excellent seafood, especially if you go west across Apalachicola bay to Apalachicola. This area is called by the natives of the area as the forgotten coast. If you like fishing, it is also excellent. Our favorite spot is St. George state park, but it almost requires 4 to 6 months reservations if staying more than a 1 or 2 night stay. Forgot to mention the state park does not have full hookup, water and electric with a very convenient dump station. These areas mentioned are actually east of Pensacola, which are on the way if you will be going further south in Florida. Only water south of Pensacola, LOL.

Just a suggestion, make a very short flex hose extension, parts can be obtained at most Walmart stores that have RV supplies, or any other camping store, straight down through 6 inch hole,then use a 90 degree elbow. Also, most of the waste valve assemblies are adjustable to other angles if the valves can be moved and still have room to be pulled for release.

I have a 91 Tracker, putting the tranny in 2nd is to keep the transmission from "freewheeling" spinning while being towed. Be absolutely sure the transfer case in in neutral before towing. Mine is auto and it does not rack up miles.

Good luck Br Peter & Rayne, I use an air wrench with 900 ft. # torque, those are supposed to be torqued to 800, don't believe an adjustable wrench can accommodate that much. I have had to use heat on some real stubborn ones though. Also, don't forget the right side wheels are right handed thread, and the left are left handed.

Rich, the tool suggested is for budd wheels, the same socket is 1.5 inch 6 point, and down inside the hex is the square to fit the inner square. My bus uses the same socket, been using mine for years. Kay

I used an air impact wrench with an allen wrench adapter, set the air pressure to 40 lb's., worked on mine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-2-x-13-16-Square-Budd-Wheel-Impact-Socket-3-4-inch-Drive-Truck-/251718783877?hash=item3a9b9bd385&item=251718783877&vxp=mtr If it is standard, the above link will work. The socket accommodates both the outside and inside.

I agree with Rich, I would not trust gluing to the rubber roof because of bond issues. If there is a luggage rail already there, a simple addition across that with some aluminum channel or angle would do nicely. If no rack already there, a simple rack across the roof attached to the drip rails will work since you obviously don't want to drill into the roof. The Sikaflex mentioned in the add for bonding will work well to the aluminum. Sikaflex is the same material used in airplane bonding of panels to the ribs underneath them these days.

Do you know who the converter/builder is? Prevost is a very good name in buses, the converter that did the conversion will have an impact on what the coach is, and will be worth. 200,000 miles is reasonably low mileage, if this correct. There are many good converters out there, and probably was by one of these. What engine, and transmission is also a factor. Also is this a 40 or 45 footer, both have a tag axle, designation by Prevost will be H40, or H45. Good luck on your decision, Kay