kaypsmith
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I did not say that it would triple the value, I said "LOOK WISE", it will triple the "LOOK", value of the coach. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. No I don't think that it will make a $30,000 coach be worth $90,000, but certainly will increase the value some.
I have seen 1999 model coaches when repainted, look as good as many of the 2010 or later coaches.
Kay
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Brett just about covered it all, but I have one note. 50,000 miles on a diesel pusher is very low miles, especially when you are the owner, and have done all the routine maintenance and know that has been done. If you buy another used one, you would not have this assurance.
I, like Brett, go to every RV show that I get a chance, and build on the same ideas. 50,000 is just barely broken in. A full body paint job, depending on who does it, cost about $8000.00 to $14,000.00, and look wise will triple a coaches value.
Good luck,
Kay
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I agree Herman, they do need to match, but in a pinch, I would never agree to put mismatched tires on the steer axle. Of course, if there is a tag axle, that is actually the only place where I would agree for mismatched tires.
If no tag axle, the Goodyear will make a good spare. LOL.
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Don't know how many miles are on your coach, but you might think about moving a matched pair of drive axle tires to steer axle-- of course only if they are good condition.
Kay
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You guys are right about a GFCI, it does not sense overload. Sorry you experts got so offended. An RCBO is the correct device that both detects leakage, and also will trip on overload. Was merely trying to answer the original post with my reply. I have worked with electricity for many years and actually know the difference.
RCBO is an abbreviation for Residual Current circuit Breaker with integral Overcurrent
protection. Basically is a combination of two products, namely a MCB-Miniature Circuit
Breaker and RCCB- residual Current Circuit Breaker.Thanks for reminding me.
Kay
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Really sounds like a personal choice.
Lifeline is highly advertised as being the one with the longest warranty (5years), doesn't sound that long to me. I started using cell tower gel cell pulls many years ago,
I currently use 107 pound ones, and have extremely good luck with them. The batteries that I get are 1 year old, are 2000 amp hr., most 8D's are 1100 to 1400. I have used these batteries in excess of 5 years.
But if the pic in your post is yours, it appears to be a Prevost conversion. I could only afford a lowly MCI convert.
Good luck with your decision,
Kay
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I have used an open side airhose reel that worked for me in the past, I only used a fifty foot 30 amp cable for that. Harborfreight has one listed for 100 ft of air hose that is pretty cheap. Might be worth a try.
Good luck with finding something, or possibly a son since the wife doesn't seem to be available "LOL".
Kay
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This is copy and paste from Word also. I dont know what browser you are using, but with IE10, I am not able to even type in the "reply to this topic", section of this forum, nor for IE9, or IE11, after the problem with FMCA server a couple weekends back. I installed Mozilla, Firefox and it works great. Incidentally I used control C and Control V also.
Thanks again Tom!!!!!!!
Welcome to FMCA. bmoverbay, and happy trails,
Kay
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Great looking coach, congratulations.
Kay
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I agree, pex is the best. I plumbed my conversion with it and do not regret it at all. Although, I did use the brass sharkbite or gatorbite fittings, depending on where you buy them for the name. The most important thing to remember is you must make sure the pex is free from any burrs when installing, as they will damage the o-rings and will cause a potential leak.
Kay
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I agree with bizsmith. On a former motorhome, I replaced the cheap rod with a one inch pipe, used wood 1X6 cleats cut to the width of the inside of the end walls. A hole drilled into the center of each 1X6, then screwed to cleats that are inside of these end walls. Up to eight feet, there is no need for center supports. Also, I go to an auto parts store and acquire a round black wire cover, the kind that is split one side so that it will slip over the pipe. This has ridges and works to keep the hangers from sliding back and forth while traveling
Good luck with whatever you do,
Kay
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Do you want valve stems, or valve stem extensions? If you ask for valve stems, it makes a difference because there are many manufacturers. Aluminum rims are lighter than steel, but they are much thicker than a steel wheel, because steel is stronger. This will require a different valve stem, because of the thickness. Some coaches run steel inner wheels, and aluminum outer on duallies, some run all aluminum, and some all steel with simulators. That is the reason for the 2 and 3 questions. Hope this helps to make easier to understand. If you only want valve stem extensions, then it wont make a lot of difference.
Kay
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Really need more info. Is the motorhome 30-amp or 50-amp service? If it is 30-amp, there will be 3 prongs on the plug in, or if 50-amp, there will be 4 prongs. All motorhomes have a breaker panel, or a fuse panel if it is a really old one. I would start there, looking for tripped breakers or blown fuses. There could be many factors though, so additional info will be helpful.
Kay
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Brett, I agree with you, if it is the cooling unit, by all means replace the whole unit. I would still have a qualified tech assess the unit before tossing it. We had three U-lines, one was tossed at twenty eight years, second, at 29 years, and third is still going at 32. They all had to have some periodic maintenance, but like a fine watch, will still keeping on ticking for a long time.
Kay
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Yep, goldenage passport are no longer being issued, they are still honored, new issues are senior pass.
Not being derogatory, just things change.
Kay
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Best investment i made concerning rv'ing was, a small gas class A motorhome. I paid $5000.00 for that jewel, used a few weekends, then longer stays. We liked the lifestyle, but as you can guess, the unit was too small. I found a larger unit, sold the origional, and enjoyed the larger one even more. When the bug really hit me, I bought a retired Greyhound, spent 3 years designing the conversion and building it just the way my wife and wanted it. We love what we have now, and no expense was spared during the conversion. Different strokes for different folks, but what I'm saying is, there are ways to test the water before jumping off of the cliff. Hope you find that you love full timing, but I recommend testing the water.
Good luck in your endeavors,
Kay
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Tybee is like going from one suburb of the same city to another suburb of the same city. Fort Pulsaki is right on that border. I don't know your age, but if you or any member of your family that will be traveling with you, is 62 +, I suggest that you they should look into getting a senior pass from the National park service. It cost $10.00 and is good for the rest of the holders life. Pulaski is one of those national parks, which means that the holder of pass and all in their party enter free. It also entitles half price camping in any national campground, army corp of engineers parks are also included. I always drop a donation when using this service although it is not required. Just a tidbit of info that I have not noticed on the forum before.
Happy trails,
Kay
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Could be as simple as a mold heater, and that shouldn't be that expensive to have repaired. I have one of those icemakers from Target, probably same brand ticat suggested. It works great, but you have to add water to manually, not complicated at all. If it were I though, I would have the tech assess the U-line, I have seen those things last for years.
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When you leave Perry, if you like historic places, I recommend that you go east to Savanah Ga., and Tybee Island. That will put you on the Atlantic ocean, and lots of historic sites, as well as a fun place to stay. I like to stay at Rivers end campground on Tybee. Nice campground with very nice people running it. Fort Pulaski, is a must see, if you like history, and Civil
war momento's. Its about 170 miles from Perry.
Have a good trip,
Kay
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Yes, been there, done that. If the old paper is not coming loose from the plywood, you can use sizing over the old. I use the prepared paste that is made for kitchen and bath, to hold the sizing. Then paste the new right on top of the sizing. If the old is coming loose, you will need to remove all that has come loose, then use sizing over all the bare, and the old paper.
Good luck with the project.
Kay
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This post 9:17 pm, B'ham., Al. 9 degrees
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I'm 69 years young, my dad used m.m.o. when I was a very young lad, and he swore by it. As a top cylinder lubricant, it is great stuff. The reason for sta-bil, is to help increase the life of the crappy gas that the government has mandated on us. Ethanol, is nothing but grain alchohol, 10 percent is the normal amount added by the refiner.
You should note that grain alcohol is made from water with grain going through a fermentation process. This additive has a trend to evaporate from the gas when it sits for a long period of time, and leave behind a gummy residue that will gum up the fuel system. Basically what I am saying is, if you don't let your equipment sit for long period of time, you should be fine without the fuel stabilizer.
I always buy non ethanol gas and add the sta-bil to it, for my small engines, lawnmowers, portable generators, and others.
Happy trails,
Kay
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Sometimes, applying a little heat then cooling slightly will help. I do mean a little heat, not a propane torch of course, I use my wife's hair dryer holding it far enough away as not to melt the plastic, then applying a little extra pressure on the filter wrench might work.
Kay
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Did not stay there, but we have property forty miles away. My wife and I did visit the park two years ago, and found it to be a very pretty and well maintained park. Lots of amenities and plenty of activity, and children were having a ball.
July 4, is a pretty big weekend in Destin, and normally very hot, we go to the mountains for that weekend, and it's hot there also, but lots more shade. Enjoy your stay, lots of good restaurants are close by, and outlet mall is just blocks away.
Be sure to thoroughly wash your coach and toad, especially the underside, soon after leaving , as the salt in the air, is murder on the vehicles in this area.
Happy travels,
Kay