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This festival is awesome. A bit of information and advice. When you reserve your site, tickets are included to balloon field. BUT, after the inflations are over, they close the gates to field, and the concessions are closed. The best, is to tow a vehicle, so you can leave the site and visit and shop the area. We have been to this festival 2 times, and had a great time. THERE ARE SHUTTLES THAT ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF LAUNCHINGS. So, even if you are at any of the sites you can get around easily. Really, if affordable, take the presidential site. Hope you make the plans. Have yourself a great time.

Before traveling through El Paso, check with txdot.com. I 10 will have many evening to morning closures through October. It is possible to use the frontage roads, but just a heads up.

Can anyone help me identify my awning. 1988 R & R Suncrest Need to order part, but do not know model number

I have a 1988 vintage Surburban furnace. I am not happy with airflow from this furnace. Looking for a possible more powerful blower. This is a 15000 btu furnace. It wants to cycle burner off before turning fan off. My thoughts were either a faulty high limit switch, or not enough airflow. Has anyone else had this condition? If so, what are my options.

If anyone is either traveling, or visiting in New Mexico this Holiday season. Here is a link to a very pleasing adventure. A boat ride down the Pecos River. Many homes decorate for this 22 year event. Follow the link for more information www.//christmasonthepecos.com/ We attend, once every three years. If you are passing through, you may want to see this event. If not, Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday.

For all that did not attend, here are just a few pics of the event. We really had a good time, eventhough 1 day flights were cancelled.

Glad to see another member attending the festival. Both the wife and I will be there the 8th 9th and 10th. Our coach carries member # 432815 As far as traveling south to Texas, make sure you have enough fuel Alb prices a very reasonable at this time. 25 is the best way to travel If you need fuel on the way, the best place to stop, is in Las Cruces. Get off at exit 142, and turn left, then stop at Murphy Express. They have the best prices on your way to Texas. Wishing you a great time, and trip. Hope to see you at the festival Ken & Dorothy (Hugger5)

Having purchased a New Brake Buddy, I was somewhat questioning the correct setup. Well, this is what my setup entailed: I put the unit, on the passenger floor, and plugged unit in. Set to all defaults began to drive in my fashion. Driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee, I watched operation as I drove. I wanted the unit to respond to moderate braking. Stepped up sensitivity 1 step at a time. Found that #4 sensitivity, and 60 pounds of pressure met my style. Hooked up toad to motorhome, had wife sit in toad while driving around area. This seemed to to give me good braking, for the way I drive. Tapping brake to de-energize cruise control. did not set brake. At this setting, Brake Buddy also helps in stopping unit. Being that we live, and travel in the mountains,it was important to have good control. Tomorrow, we leave from New Mexico to Chicago. If I encounter any problems on trip, I will certainly post. Safe traveling to all. and enjoy.

I would definitely, take the I 81 route. As taking the other route, you will encounter many small towns, and not good roads at times. We live in New Mexico, and travel many side roads. Either way, hope you will enjoy your adventure. Also, another consideration. The best place to stay in Carlbad, would be, the Carlsbad KOA. We have stayed a few times, and the operator is very helpful. Too bad you won't be making the trip in December. You might enjoy Christmas on the Pecos. About 100 homes along the river decorate. It is a 45 minute cruise on pontoon boats. Really a site to see in the South West

Rich and all others, If you have a Kohler 4.5CKYM rv 100, with a Kohler KT17EP, here is a link to a service manual of the engine: http://www.asberry.net/files/TP-2043-A.pdf Took me a few days to find this. Hope it helps someone else

RICK THANKS AGAIN. YES THE PARTS MANUAL IS THE ONE FOR MY GENSET. COUPLED WITH THE LINK TO THE OTHER SERVICE MANUAL, I HAVE GOOD INFORMATION. IT IS REALLY NICE TO HAVE SOMEWHERE TO PICK OTHER PEOPLES MINDS. WE WILL BE AT THE ALB BALOON FEST OCT 8,9,10, IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE THERE, I WILL BUY YOU A BURRITO AND COFFEE. OUR MEMBER # IS 432815 GOOSE EGG IS ON FRONT AND REAR.

Rich Thanks a bunch. This link is a parts list for my generator. Hopefully someone will find a link for a service manual. I really appreciate your help, this gives me more info than I was even able to find. This is what FMCA is all about. Members helping members. With what you have supplied, we may have a betyer time at the ALB baloon fest this year. Thanks again. Hope all your travels are safe and enjoyable.

We have an older Suncrest class A. It has a 4.5 CKYM RV 100 generator. I would like help in locating a service manual for this unit. If anyone has any info, we would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance to all out there.

My wife and I will be at the Balloonfest Oct 8 through 10. Can anyone suggest good places to dine. We would really like to find a Greek style rest. We are originally from Chicago, and miss a good Gyros. We will have our toad, so leaving the grounds will not be a problem. Also a suggestion of real Chicago style hotdogs, the ones, on a poppy seed bun, with a garden of veggies . We wish to thank any advice. Hope all are enjoying time spent on the road.

If anyone is interested in attending the baloon festival. go to http://www.balloonfiesta.com/ . First, select number of days to stay. Then select October, then select day you wish to arrive. All presidential sites are sold out. But there are 3 other types of sites available: One site has power available. We chose the VIP site. This includes admission to the park. Note, there are two sessions per day to the festival. Tickets are $8 per person. The wife and I will be there Oct 8 , 9 , 10. Hope to see a few other members there. Look for us FMCA # 432815

We are Ken and Dorothy. After 26 years of boaters on Lake Michigan, we retired to New Mexico 7 years ago. Having no BIG water available, we needed a new outlet for adventures. Four years ago we purchased our first motorhome. As i was retired, I found that not working was not the answer, so I took a job as a security officer. The company I worked for liked my ethics, and made me the Southern New Mexico area supervisor. With this new offer, I spent four days a week in the motorhome. I was able to travel from El Paso, TX, to T or C New Mexico. Having reached full retirement, we are now beginning to travel. We have met many new friends, and hope to meet more. We have made plans to attend the Alb Int baloon fest in October. We travel in a 1988 R & R Suncrest, and tow a Jeep. It may be an older coach, but we've found it at a great deal. Looking forward to enjoying a good time. Thanks for all the information members submit on the forums. Member # 432815 Location Small town just north of El Paso TX. Good travels to all.

Wishing the best to all of my fellow servicemen. Kenny Ray Army corp of engineers 4 years SPC 5 Heavy Equiptment operator VietNam 3/66 - 4/68 I truly hope all are well. We served and came back. Purple Herat Award. Now living in Southern New Mexico. Hope to meet up with a few. Thanks for your service and dedication

As of today, 6/9/13, there are still some RV on sites available. All Presidential are sold out. We have reserved VIP sites for the 8th 9th and 10th. Sites are still open the 8th through the end. Primitive site are $30 a night. No hookups.All days open. We chose VIP, because entry tickets are given with the 85 a night fee. To check, use this link http://www.balloonfiesta.com/guest-guide/rv-information. It is a great event be sure to pack some warm clothes, for the mornings. Hope to see you there. Ken and Dorothy F 432815 RECHECKD RESERVATION SITE. When logging to res site, make sure you change dates, to OCT , and input number o fdays Dry sites are still open $30 a night, all sites are 3 night min. Vip sites still open$ 85 3 night min. Or you can get on a waiting list

Howdy from a fellow boomer. We are just outside of El Paso. If you get a chance, check for the many wine festivals in New Mexico. Many different and tasty wines to choose from. These festivals are held, near Las cruces NM. good traveling on I 10

A very simple fix. Just go to WalMart, automotive section. Purchase a battery disconnect battery terminal. It attaches to ground side of battery. Just simply loosen a knob, and power is disconnected. Just remember to retighten, when you plan to drive vehicle.

Hi folks. I am a Security Officer Supertendent, in the Southern New Mexico area. I have 9 Walmarts in the area. I instruct all my officers to park, advise of the area, and make for a happy stay. Most walmarts, want you to limit your stay to a 2 day max. If you happen to stop in Las Cruces, I can guarntee you an enjoyable stay. My officers are instructed to inform you best places for fuel, propane, and fine dining .Have a great stay, and lets all enjoy.

Hope to see a few members at this year's festival. As of today, there are still openings for reservations. We will be there Oct 8 9 and 10. Presidents sites are sold out. Still openings in VIP parking. Most of the cheaper sites, are still open. This will be our 3rd year. Hope to see a few members there. It really is a sight to enjoy. Travel safe to all.