kaypsmith

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.

That is exactly what the gent in Fla. on I-10 was towing and he said worked great for him. Wish I had gotten his name and add., he no longer uses the platform, and indicated that he would like to trade..

Welcome to the FMCA forum, and congrats on your new coach. We don't know what your coach is already equipped with so many items that we needed may already be in yours. Have your honey to go through it and take inventory, then make a list of what is missing, then go and stock up every other item on the list. Take a weekend outing to get acquainted with camping. Come back home and throw out all unnecessary items for the next trip. Hope you enjoy RV'ing as much as most of us do. Kay

I have the Guardian Quietpact 55G, 5,500 KW generator, in my bus conversion. It seems to serve me well, but there is one hitch, it is a belt driven generator. The motor runs at 2500 rpm, and is configured to drive the gen head at 3600 rpm. Belts do require to be serviced by someone knows that proper tension is a must, on fairly regular basis. Not a difficult job, and I only tell you this to make sure that it does get proper service. As Rich pointed out, 27 hours is virtually new, and should have many good hours of run time left. Also the 55G is not a 240 volt unit, It has 2 120 volt windings that are not out of phase as a 240 volt unit is. It has one 25 amp breaker, and one 30 amp breaker. Unit will run two AC units fine, and a few other small items. Kay

Congratulations on the Wanderlodge, and welcome to FMCA. Wanderlodge is a great unit and should last a lifetime if well cared for. On your question of a tandem dolly, I don't that I understand. Are you contemplating a tow dolly behind a tow dolly, or are you referring to tandem wheels on a single tow dolly? If you are referring to two tow dollies, then you should be aware of triple towing laws, as they vary from state to state, "http://www.readybrake.com/state_laws.html" is a good site for that reference. I suppose that term "hack" is referring to the sidecar. I met a gentleman on I-10 last month that had modified a tow dolly with a platform built into the tow dolly that looked like a reasonable way to go. If you would like details, I will gladly pm them to you. Kay

Rich replied while I was typing, with the correct answer.

Cycle the burner off before burner is pretty much standard in all units that I have been around. I don't think that it would be wise in the other direction because one would not want excess heat left in the chamber. One should consider if the heat has met the correct temperature that was set on the thermostat before turning off. All that said, you might have a faulty unit, but without more info., it is hard to tell.

Amen Huffy!!! I have rode in both, and driven both, the ride especially with air ride is far superior in an A versus any C that I have ever been in.

I have a trailer, a tow dolly, and a Geo Tracker 4wd that can be towed 4down. I really prefer to trailer my favorite vehichle, as I can back the trailer anywhere, and it has electric braking which plug and go, only problem with trailer is some parks have no overflow where it can be parked, and most lots can't accommodate 63 feet. Tow dolly works great, goes most everywhere, and very little is ever need to be done to the towed vehicle. Then there is the good old Geo, tow it 4 down, just not as pretty as the newer rides. I don't think many manufacturers really worry how difficult it will be to tow their rides. I would really like to see somebody produce hub locks, like the ones used on the older 4 wd front axle, to add on any make front wheel drive vehicle, all you would have to do is unlock the steering wheel, if it has a lock, unlock the hubs, then go. But I can dream can't I?

I would think that the disconnect will be fine, just make the disconnect is heavy duty enough for the job, thats what I have used for years.

Dobt really know about the Ford "My Touch". I work with electronic daily, and most that require staying in sync, will have an internal battery, or use a capacitive charge in the absence of an external battery. But of course, that is a question for the Ford engineer's.

Do you have a grandson? LOL

Maybe a cargo rack on the roof? I think it is a portable boat of some sort.

Mark, down load this page and look under Ford, http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/downloads/2013TOADTOWGUIDE.pdf it has instructions for your car.

Really need more info on your shades. What brand, remote controlled, or switch operated? If they are remote controlled, you can start with the battery in the remote. If this doesn't work use a volt ohm meter to determine the voltage going to the shades. Many more questions, has it ever performed correctly? Kay

I have Direct TV, and I have a Direct DVR in my coach. Works well!! It is the same unit as used in my home.

One more suggestion, you can purchase a ups (uninteruptable power supply), disable the alarm, plug it in to the already there 120 supply. This way there is no worry about running down your batteries.

As Rich warned, those springs can be dangerous!!!!!!!!!! I use two pairs of visegrips to wind or unwind, also, there is a place to put a pin in, that will be removed when winding or unwinding, put that pin back in between bites of the pliers. Think safety. Good luck, Kay

If you wind up using an inverter, the 65 watt is very good for this use. I would recomend at least a 300 watt inverter, this is nearly 5 times the usage of your tv, but as Bill said, the ineffiency of an inverter if using anything less could cause a shortened life for the tv. The newer tv's that are led lighted are very forgiving of small inequitys, and will work just fine on a msw (modified sine wave), because the first thing that happens with 120 ac entering the tv, it converts back to 12 volt dc. The power supply's don't mind the supposed square wave provided by the inverter. 65 watts, if that is all that will be pulled through the inverter, should draw approximately 2.25 amps from your battery source, but please remember that there are other appliances drawing from that same source, such as the lighting in the coach, the refrigerator, if using the standard camper fridge, etc. Sorry to be getting so technical, but thats how it is. Kay