manholt

I'm with CarlAda. Same reason I use a RE Agent to buy or sell property! No headache, no surprises...85-90% of something is a lot better than 100% of nothing!

Bill A. GB, probably mid 60's...EB 70+! I'm GB or was, 74+. I don't have a answer, but I also would like to see the 30 to 50 year olds on both boards, same with The Future Planning Committee and FMCA Rally Committee! Truth be told, there are a lot of vocal ideas, but nobody is stepping up to the plate! Everyone has an opinion and then an excuse of why they can't be involved on any level...that is why you have us old dinosaurs, year after year!

Congrats on your new coach Jim! That's the one that Linda want's...I want the 40', wonder if they do a 2 coach discount? Without the DS? Carl

When we where in Bremen, IN. I contacted both American Coach and Newmar. Same answer, high pressure hose (900-1,200 pounds) to rough up and rinse off, then use a scotch pad and soapy water, then rinse until clear. Let dry and apply Dicor, then apply wax. Also, this all is done after you re-caulk if needed. About $500 and a case of beer, or $1,800 in shop!

Mine is in horrid shape with chips, cracks and bugs that I have not been able to remove...I will use a power washer next, now that I have one. I checked with a shop and was quoted $3,200 to remove the shield and another $1,800 to re paint and 2 coats of clear. There are some that sand and buff it off, then apply Rhino Armor and paint it to match coach, $4,500! If the power washer don't do it, then I'll go with Rhino Armor.

Welcome to the Forum! May I add FMCA also? Have a great time and journey! Carl

Tom, you are correct. Bill A. Ditto X2. For a escort service in a RV Park/Resort? No!

DD69. Thanks, got it !

I don't care if my roof looks good, I just don't want leaks and white streaks! My home roof looks good and is functional, it's visible to all....my coach roof is only visible to birds, insects, plans and drones!

Bill. This time I will agree with that thought...some one/ or one's will make a pot full of gold on this deal, if it goes thru! Carl

DD69, is that on a coach with a combined B & G tank?

Jack. Welcome! My 45 footer and Jeep, will take out the corner store or car if I'm not careful in my turns. Left is easier than right. No matter what you have, find a large empty parking lot or rural road and practice until you feel comfortable! The shorter your coach, the less you have to compensate. As Herman said, let us know what you have...also, don't back up! Carl C.

Bill. What cables? You seem to know where or what they are! I only know about the knife valves, pull the "T" handle that's attached to the metal rod that opens/closes valve.

Jim. There are 4 screws that attach the panel, take a look at the wires for the awning and check their location(how close the hot wire is to the water heater switch), thinking your right about the cover of the wire is exposing the copper. We have a rolling earthquake and things move around over time! My Lady has a 2006 Phaethon 40 foot, I'll look at her electric schematic this morning.

I remember the 650 breakdown....3 months after purchase? Unless it was used, something smells about that post !

Mark, there are many reasons, why I have had Class A's since 1967! There is only one reason why I don't have a B or a regular C....I'm 6 foot 8 inches tall and at 74+, I refuse to stoop over!

John. Welcome to FMCA and the Forum! If your on the road for September, October and November and your not able to get your hard copy of the magazine, then go to the digital copy on FMCA. com and download a copy of the insert for voting. No matter how you feel about it, every F# is allowed one vote! We the members of FMCA, are the owners of FMCA...Please VOTE ! Carl

Weiner. It's not about your Class B, Roadtreck MB, that turn us off....It's you! I'm tired about your "I know everything diesel"! Yet, you can't change a spark plug! Carl

We travel in 2 Class A, DP's about 5 months + a year! Linda has a 2006 Phaethon 40 foot, 350 Cat...her hobby is rock collecting and making jewelry (heavy stuff)! Between us, we have 4 homes and I'm putting both of mine on the market this month...we have no mortgages on anything, we just enjoy our travels. Linda has 2 small ranches, so we will enjoy the wildlife in Burnet, TX (only one acre to move around house, the rest we take the tractors and bat wings too, once a year) and Tree Rivers, TX. I will still have the 5 sections in Nevada and 2 sections in West Texas. Medicare and Blue Cross takes care of our health here and a Universal Policy takes care of us when we are in other parts of the world. Linda and I travel with folks who are not into "Beat out the Joneses"! We all enjoy camping and traveling...yes we hit the road with all types of RV's and income levels, no stress!

Kay, the original Hummer for me! Fiat, MB, Dodge, Jeep, Rolls Roy's, Bugatti=Daimler. Ugh.

Bill. I meant it could have happened to a front on the way over! Was the other tire a re tread?

Wayne. You got my Vote! I hear that kind of talk in campgrounds all the time...poor little doggie! At the last CG before getting home 10 days ago, I went and told all the owners of small and medium dogs, who was not on a leash that if they came around our dog and got chewed up, I would sue them...I explained to them, that in Texas we have a State leash law and my dog would suffer a guilt trip, anxiety and confusion, because she was not allowed to roam free, but your dogs are! We where at the KOA in Mount Pleasant, TX.! They all got the hint or maybe they figured that I was nuts enough to do it.

DD. Interesting hobby you have! Mine is collecting old, high end watches...every 2 years now, I sell one. Mostly to Christy's Auction House...supplements Social Security entitlement.

Bill. Wow, be glad it was not on front or outside dual....I guess you had no damage? Be sure to check your lines under coach and around engine!

!