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BillAdams. Saudi has about 2 more years of oil reserves, then they will have to buy it...we have estimated 150-200 years reserve and a lot off it we can't use because of environment specialists (ugh), govt. etc. With homegrown production, we could be looking at diesel prices below reg gas again! Politics...Ugh! I-10 between Lafayette and the Beaux Bridge! I-20 East of Monroe! I-30 Little Rock! I-40 before Memphis! Carl

Now, if we could only use "Charmin Ultra", heaven on earth in a RV!

Blake, I have not heard the name Red Rock Canyon in a lot of years. That used to be the Finnish Line for the Mohave Desert Moto Cross race in the late 50's and 60's! Normal winner was Steve McQueen!! I had a modified Honda 150 Scrambler...You brought back some wonderful memories! Your right about the Canyon, used to camp (tent) there a lot with Troop 222, Boy Scouts, Santa Monica. Same with Camp Wolverton in Sequoia. Carl

My extra 5' does make a difference in what I can use. I mostly go for Truck Stops, hardly ever in FJ, Pilot or Loves anymore as their prices are mostly out off line, even with 5% or .8 cents kick back. Coming up to Shawnee, OK. I used a Chevron TS and got 72 gal. at $2.029...Loves, 12 miles away was $2.239, same with Pilot across the road from Chevron! I'm believing that the "kick back" brands are padding their price for the kick back, also they have a lot more trucks at a time. I don't want to sit in line for 15 to 30 minutes waiting. I have also used a regular gas station that I could get a pump on the outside and be off the road...makes me unpopular with the cars and very popular with the station! A 150 gal. fuel tank is not as great a thing as one would think. 25% is still designated as a shut off, of Generator and depending of where the fuel line enters the tank, you never get at all the fuel available. As for OP...Until I got a 97' coach, I never had a problem as he described, but up until this one, I learned to live with it...I have heard of all the fix it's and Desertdeals is the best ! Carl

Blake, at least you have easy accesses to your engine batteries! Carl

9 and 10 mpg's? I'm lucky when I get 6.4 !!! Is that by computer or actual known mileage vs actual gallons used? I go by gal, miles...no gen on. Carl

Herman...yes, then cross your fingers and toes!

I have apologized and so has Herman. I was more, out of bounds than he was! Carl

Rodger. I have been up and down that coast road from San Diego to Astoria, Oregon, more times than I care to think off, in all class A's gas and DP's from 22' to 45'. It's not a race course, it's a lovely drive and most times I use a month doing it...not in Feb for your area. I like the late Spring and early Fall. First time was 1969 and last from Astoria was 2014. Carl

FIVE. I got the same. Changed them to Koni and am very happy as it does not sway as much anymore!

When I went from wet to AGM last month, the Magnums automatically reprogrammed themselves....Got to thinking about that, so I called tech at AC...My coach came with all AGM's in 2010. First owner, changed all to wet, for whatever reason, and did not re program! 2, 12V for chassis and 8, 6V for house, with 2 Magnum 2800 Inverter/Charger. No more blinking lights and pads, no clunks in the night.... Carl

Herman. Then everything else, needs doing... R. LeBlanc. The one's who talk "a lot of miles", generally are referring to gas engines...DP's your looking at several hundred thousand miles, before it becomes a issue! The other components of a coach, will wear out, long before the diesel will...reverse that for a gas engine!

Ditto! Have sent PM's to OP's before, never gotten a reply! Lesson learned...don't give up.

My front door, has a picture of a Shriner carrying a child on it...we can't stop advertising!

David. Compared to Herman & Bill, I'm the Village Idiot...Tax? Is near, but not dear to my heart. Do have a few Q. I'll be there this pm! Carl

Had to have my front windshield replaced, about 8 weeks ago...$2,800+. In 2011 a split front windshield was $1,200 each. There are several good insurances that have disappearing deductible, for each year without a claim! As Herman just wrote, as I'm writhing!

Good. Glade she got someone. But then you had more info than we did...

Brett, it did. Thank you! Will you be in Shawnee? Carl

Big difference between a car and a coach! If AAA has folks that deal with both all the time...no problem. Is AAA available 24/7/365 to handle a Motor home? Cost per year? What's NOT covered? I use Coach Net. Why? They are better equipped to handle large DP's, I'm 45 foot, heavy! I also found that Good Sam was good for when I had gas coaches! Check them all out, then make your decision, based upon what they offer and don't forget about who can safely tow your rig, if need arises...I have had one towed twice in 48 years! You may never need that, but even one time, you need to know that the folks you deal with, knows what kind of tow truck to send. Also, don't forget about Insurance for coach and everything on exterior of coach...make sure you get glass coverage! Luck.

Herman. Good Morning! Think we will hear from OP again? It's been 7 days... Carl

Wayne. 10' is the first time I had that problem...on a Winnebago (Duh!) Tour 40' DP, I had disconnected the alarm in dash and could not find anyone, including Winnebago for help. I was in Cummins South Plains, Houston for annual service and brought up my problem with the tech, just in conversation, hoping he knew someone...that's when I found out that Cummins was a authorized Service and Replacement dealer for HWH ! Cummins has done my system ever since and no problems! Have you been to one for yours? Carl

Thank you Bill, that I will do later this morning, when second cup of coffee kicks in! Wonder if Cummins has a quick serve for Onan? Do you know? Carl

Full fresh water tank and empty grey and black tanks! I paid for 50A at Perry...when I got parked I found that each site also came with water and sewage...you never know. If your going to volunteer, now is a good time to call FMCA and do that. You will receive all the information off what, where, when, holding area prior to entry and driving directions prior to your arrival, in the mail, unless you have opted for will call. If your a volunteer, you'll be notified when to arrive, It will be several days earlier, due to orientation class on what you'll be doing, getting to know the lay out, etc. Carl

Yes, and it's our responsibility to contact Seven Corners, not FMCA ! FMCA pay's for our membership with Seven Corners...now you want a 24/7/365 operator to stand by? I understand that the lady is distraught, I would be also under those circumstances! However, there are certain steps that we need to take and only we can do it. Especially if your a full timer...Ducks in a row ! Carl

Jim S. That's the same color and top on mine! I just have a different front end, steel bumper and 9.5 winch. Joe, you need to buy some paint and touch up your house! Blake, nice looking coach! Sorry, but I have to agree with Jim S. I don't even have electric windows! There is a 4x4 shop in San Leone that does some awesome work on Jeeps, he's got clients from all over, including Europe...he'll fix your problem real quick! Pat did/doing mine & it's a lot cheaper than AEV.