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Sorry for misleading, here is a url that will be helpful. http://www.readybrake.com/state_laws.html

The rules that apply in your home state "where you are licensed", applies in all states that you visit. This may not be the best in some scenarios, such as going where there are very steep grades to descend. So for that reason, let your conscience be the guide. Kay

AMEN Bro., clean air and slick oil is the key to engine life!!!!

Was introduced in 2009. http://www.workhorse.com/morepull/ Correct again Brett, helps to know more about the unit in question.

Ray is correct, have it inspected by an RV expert. The owner should be happy to have the unit cleaned, especially the roof. Six year old tires are nearing their eol, not sure if they are 19.5, or 22.5, if 19.5, they will be a little less expensive to replace. Three years sitting for the motor and tranny, may not be so bad, but after cranking, make sure the unit gets driven and reaches operating temperatures, then parked on a clean driveway overnight. Check under the coach next day, especially under the transmission, the engine, and also under the rear differential, at the yoke, and also check behind the rear brake drums for any possible leaks. Sitting long periods will allow the seals to dry out and crack. I'm only telling you these things, so that the expert, will know what you are looking for. Hope it turns out to be a great deal for you.

Tiffin Allegro offered in 2010, Navistar Maxxforce 7 diesel, was rated at 215 HP. For information purposes only!!!!

http://community.fmca.com/topic/4605-diamond-shield-replacement/ There is a pretty good discussion on this, the url above will take you to it. Kay

As Brett mentioned, the fridge controls are 12 volt, ie., this battery power. The ac outlet is 120 volt, you will need a volt ohm meter, or some device capable of measuring 12 volts.The AC light will not light if 12 volts is not present, and the fridge will not work on either 120 volt, or gas if the 12 volts are not present. Even if the gas is not present, if the control board is functioning, you can move the switch to gas, and the light will show the changeover, and nf will appear. Look for the 12 volt supply, if there is 12 volts the control board will light, or that is a sign the cb is defective. Not very likely, but a possibility. If 12 volts not present, look for a fuse in the 12 volt fuse panel to be blown. Good luck!

I also value the company of my wife while we are traveling. She leisurely tends to cooking, keeping the both of us hydrated and helps keep down the boredom. We could communicate by radio, or walkie talkies, but still not like seeing each other. As Brett mentioned the extra fuel, if any, while towing is very negligible. When we make short trips to the nearby campgrounds, she usually drives separately to avoid hooking up, but hooking up is a small chore once you get used to it. Happy trails.

As long as all four tires on the duals are being replaced, shouldn't make any difference. I had to replace mine on the last the same way. The 245X75X22.5 was exactly the same height and circumference as the 235X80X22.5 Michelins, only 10 mm wider each, both require the same width wheel. Thing to look for is that the spacing between the duals remain wide open, ie., they do not touch each other. Kay

I had a Dodge Ram 1500 van once, that did that also, I changed to mopar filter and used mobil one oil. It was the only way that I could drive over 50,000 miles without changing oil pumps. I drive many miles per year, two oil pumps in first 100,000 miles, before making that change. Ran 200,000 miles after making the change, then retired the van, still running with 300,000.

Hope you are videoing this!!!!! Sounds like a sure winner for funniest videos. I feel for your pain. Kay

There are several brands of floating floors on the market. As Ernie pointed out you can cut around the edges to replace it, or cut around the egdes to releive the buckling condition, then cover over it. The floating floors work very well, and are very easy to put down. There are many patterns and styles available, ie., tile look, hardwood look, etc. I have done this in two motorhomes so far, one, seven years ago and one two years ago. Both of them still look great. This is for information purposes only, but might help with some ideas. Kay

Thanks Brett, really is a good post. I had a timing sensor going out on my Detroit 6V92, which is DDEC III, similar symtoms. I had system hooked up to a computer for readout, it told the entire story. Also this computer will shut the engine down within one minute after sensing that the surge tank in cooling system is below twentyfive percent, or oil is too low. ay

Brett usually has best answers, but here a few suggestions. Make absolutely sure that the fuel filters are clean, take them out and closely monitor the fuel being poured into a glass jar. If any water, there will be beads at the bottom of the glass after sitting for a while. Also look for algae in the fuel, will be black ickey "for lack of a better word" substance in the fuel. When replacing the filters, preferably with new ones again, pay close attention to your manual for replacing the filters, some manufacturers suggest different ways to prime them. Next thing to look for is seating of the filters, some use o-rings, that sometimes need replacing, as age will give up to cracking, letting air into the fuel system, diesel engines have problems with air in the system. Also check fuel lines from the tank all the engine, looking for small signs of fuel at any and all fittings. Also suspect air filtering, clogged air filters have similar symptoms.

There is a clamp-on amp probe that can be purchased that clamps around an ac wire that will tell the current being at any given moment for that wire. I use a Fluke, cost around $250. these days, there are cheaper ones available, starting at about $12.00 . And as Brett said, you will not blow up your RV by connecting to a lower amperage hookup. Only trip the cg breaker. Your largest enemy is cg low voltage: below 108 very bad, also over 130, very bad, these will ruin ac appliances and electronics faster than tripping breakers.

The rv style refrigerator will not work if the house batteries are disconnected because the control board is 12 volt, nor most lighting, as they are also 12 volt.

Right again Brett, my 335 hp 6V92 Detroit can be turned up to 500 hp for marine use only!

Brett is absolutely right, dont plug a 30 amp dogbone into a household 30 amp dryer plug. But that same electrician that wants $600 for a new outlet, might be able to make 220 30 amp to 50 amp extension. This will allow 15 amps on each leg of the normally 50 amp service. Most units are equiped so that the load is evenly proportioned, allowing more devices to be run simutaniously. Even one ac unit if you dont run anything else on that same circuit. If you dont know what you are doing, please do not attempt this yourself, but a qualified electrician can be helpful. Kay

Wise decision from class C to class A. Both being Ford V10 and possibly even the same transmission, mechanically shouldn't be that much difference. Both are front mounted engines, drive shaft lengths pretty close to the same. As Medico pointed out the class A will an improvement in handling ability. Don't know the tire size of either, but the class A will probably have larger, which help increase load capacity. The larger tires will probably cost more, but if the new unit is new, that will put tire replacement at least 5 years down the road. Good luck with your decision.

I'm with Bill, if it worked that well, Caterpillar would already be using it. I'd definitely leave the price in the pocketbook, go light on the right, make sure air filters ar kept clean, and turbo working correctly.

Glad to hear a good report on what sounds like a great experience. Also happy to hear or your recovery, and hope things to continue well. Best wishes, Kay

If you are into Military History, Fort Pulaski is between Savannah and Tyby Island, GA: http://www.nps.gov/fopu/index.htm Also there is a Naval Garrison at Tyby, also verry interesting. Been to both and was some great history there.

I changed from Michelin 235 80X22.5 on my old Sportscoach to Sumitomo 245 75X22.5. The tire height was the same, and the circumference was within 1/4 inch. Was about 5/8 the cost of Michelin.

Sorry, didn't get a name, he was not an FMCA member, but his coach was licensed in Minnesota. The rig was Monoco Diplomat.