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Nothing wrong with any DP or Super C diesel, Newmar! DS is top off entry level DP, we know a lot of people with the DP & Mountain Air (Low end Luxury level). Since you both are in agreement, pull the trigger and buy it.

I don't think so!

Jayco is a good brand.

I agree, but I for one, will miss my friend Jim S. and other's who chose to retire their FMCA# , because they can't drive anymore or life change! One day that will happen to all of us and its sad to think, that then, we will not be able to share our knowledge to other members or newbies!

AIM is also having a preconvention Rally and Caravanning in the 6th! Guessing 70+ coaches.

Jim S. has been a full member on Forum since 2010...Since his F# is retired, I think he and others with a F# should be "Grandfathered." Just MHO!

True!

I fully agree with the EB decision! IMHO that should have been done in 2009...I have seen very little benefit in having it open!

Ernie, Hi. Bill is looking at Koni for his coach!

Thank you, Ray! Never did get a call back...We have an appointment with NIRVC in Dallas the 22nd and I think they told me in Feb that its in parts, in Atlanta!

When it comes to RV's, I think most of us that have other brands over Michelins, are based on personal reason, price, ride, experience! A coach tire IMHO should be safe for 6-7 years, but when the sidewall start getting cracks at 4.5 to 5.5 years, you start looking at other brands! Price does not equal a good, consistent coach tire. As for brand, I hate paying for their advertising! My coach is heavy and it runs on 365/80/22.5, Spartan K3 Chassis, Cummins 600, 12.5 Kw generator, 200 gal fuel tank and 145 gal fresh water...weight when loaded for travel around 60,000 pounds + toad. The coach has Nov. 2017 Michelins and I'm keeping an eye on them. I'll probably get new tires (Hankook or Kelly or TOYO) before we go to Alaska this summer. Why those brands? I've had them before! My guess is that coach brands, get a very cheap deal, from Michelin for running their tire!

Ray, you may have a lack of use! Most of us don't, and like FIVE my last set (before I got current coach) was just over 4 years old and you could see the side core on the Michelin's, cracks where deep & the Tire shop that replaced all 8 with BFG's in NJ, told me I had maybe 1000 miles left, if that. We had a 7,000+/- trip to Canada, that we where on...I put 9,700 miles on the BFG's by the time we got back to Texas! We normally put 14,000 miles a year on coach. The tires on my current coach is 365/80/22.5 Michelins, 3 years 7 month old, per DOT. I'm keeping a vary eye on them and if we do go to Alaska this summer, I might change them out for new shoes.... urbanhermit. I would not run TOYO's on my cars or LT/Trucks, heavy coach, yes! We have Pirelli's on the cars and NITTO's on Jeeps and trucks (NITTO is made by TOYO)!

If Canada does not open up, then our Alaska trip will be cancelled and we'll come to WY. We'll let Herman and Bill know!

JOS66. Very few brands, I have not had in the past 54 years of class A ownership. That also goes for chassis! Unless you get a pre 2007 DP, you have your choice of 3 chassis, Freightliner, Spartan and Powerglide, the later is by Tiffen and only available on a Allegro DP. I currently run a Spartan K3 Mountainmaster and Allison 4000, Cummins IISX600. My previous coach was a American Coach Tradition 45Y, Spartan K2, Allison 3000, Cummins 425. The only reason for Allison 3000 or 4000 is limited by HP and Torque, Less than 500 HP = the 3000. Have never had any issues with a Allison! Regardless of make/model, the only problem is EPA mandates.....Newer coach, you get EGR, Particulate filter and DEF, also a lot of Electrical run by computers! The old days of KISS is long gone... Rear radiator or side? They both have +/- ! Feel free to ask us anything any time!

Original shocks, I think they are Bilstein. I'm calling Spartan later today! Up date, had to leave a message!

Yes! 90%+ of RV Parks in Canada is more suited for TT with 30A cords! Most folks we talked to, had a Autoformer!

What part of I-10? Beaumont-to La border? Lake Charles, La. Lafayette to Henderson Bayou? There are a lot of good Interstate and Loop roads in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area!

FL-Roam. Welcome to the Forum! It has been my experience, since 1985 and a lot of different brands, to follow the instructions in the owners manual.

REV did NOT buy Monaco, they sold it to Allied Specialty Vehicles, in 2015 Allied became REV....Allied still is in the commercial business, in 2015 they bought out Thor commercial bus business! Confused yet? In 2002 to 2006 Monaco was alive and well & REV had nothing to do with them! Who ever you talked to is giving you BS info! Navistar bought Holiday Rambler, from Monaco..

Could be a lack of interest. Most people, RV or car, think that Michelin is the "Holly Grail." in tires!

Since all of you are behind the Viair portable, Linda just placed an order....it will be delivered tomorrow! Since we still expect to go to Canada & Alaska this July-Sep...DW also ordered a 30 amp Autoformer (we should have gotten one for the 60 day trip in 2019) to Canada!

When I replace my 8 in 2022, they will be either Hankook or TOYO! 365/80/22.5.

Will your platform hold a king? We also have Sleep number, came with coach! I would go to a bed store and try out several types, we have Serta pillow top at both the Ranch and the camp house and love it....1/2 the cost of Sleep #! Both beds was replaced in 2020.

90% of electric problems, is a bad ground connection and/or a relay. Did you by chance add LED to head lights, or markers?

We seem to attract them! WHY? HOW?