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Have not made up my mind yet about Arizona in March...last time I went there in March, I had a dust storm that shut down I-10 between Las Cruces and Lordsburg for 18 hours, we had just gotten off Freeway in Deming, NM and into RV park because we could not see trucks next to us! Next day, we had rain, hail, light snow and a full blown blizzard, between Texas Canyon and Benson, then black ice in Tucson! Not sure if I want to take a chance again!!! Unfortunately for you, I'm a N/D for SWG INTO. Don't know if that would work? Who are you running against if anyone? Also, WHY? Carl

Joe, the pack rat!

David, sorry you could not make lunch with us...a face and personality, to go with the "blank" image on the forum, makes it more enjoyable. Also hope to see you again. Travel safe. Carl

My best friend, Carl Hill Jr. is a retired chemical engineer, he was hired by University of Houston as a consultant to work with Chevron, Shell, Exxon and BP, to come up with a economical way to make BIO out of Hydrangea and other organic plants and incorporate same into a dino mix. The project was abandoned about 4 years ago, after spending untold millions, not because they failed, but it would cost the consumer around $12-15 per gal. at the pump! Over time, B-15 and above will destroy, fuel lines and seals. Tom Butler, posted an in depth study on BIO Diesel and it's affect on engines in 2014 on this forum. About 10 years ago, Spain was successful in producing B-100 economically, however, the report stated that it ate everything, non metal in the engines. Car, truck, etc. There is also the matter of lubrication, you don't get that from BIO...all you really obtain is stretching out our known oil reserve, at the cost of increased prices, at all levels from fuel to food. In regards to Mr. Nelson's coach, you can only grow so much corn, so the choice is...do you want to drive it or eat it? Either way, it's not economical. Carl

tcalzone. Welcome back and thank you for posting an up date...really appreciated, as we don't get many! Carl

In the last 48 hours, I have found a lot of coaches with the ISM 500...per Joe it's near indestructible, as long as it is regularly serviced. The other coach I'm looking at, has the Cat 625 C 15. Not messing with any ISX, even now Volvo has big problems with them...that's what they run in Prevost now since there is a partnership between Volvo Engine and Cummins!

I think our OP is in the Dallas, TX. area. I don't know if they can cross ref. numbers for a seal and then ship? Never have asked. Carl

iPhone. Good idea, bad idea. You passed, that's all that matters! Carl

jmkidwill. Welcome to the forum! I would suggest you send a PM( personal message) to Herman Mullins, he seems to know about every good repair facility with in 100 miles of Dallas. Carl

Yea, and just found out that the 500 is an ISM, not ISX.

Thank you...that did not give me a warm fuzzy feeling...02'-06' bad EGR and not good on Turbo. The only thing it did not answer, is what effect it has on MH application, since we don't put on 500K-1 million miles on our coaches. Got to do more research in ref. to 500hp and 525hp pre 06' engines. Carl

Those construction speed indicators are very seldom calibrated.

Blake. Right now it's TCC the 3rd. Joe. Wish I had, then I would have a nice rear end (on coach)! The other one is nice too, padding is gone, but it's attached ! Give my regards as they get heartburn! Remember, "It's all about having fun"! Carl

Can someone please post the serial # 's for all the engines that had the ISX problems? or the years of manufacturing? Carl

Joe, my foot gets tired...I get off of CC right before a hill, up or down! In your world, I would have a tired foot...your terrain up there is not ideally suited for CC. Carl

Texkimo. Welcome to the Forum. Georgie Boy was a good brand, never heard anything bad about their coaches. As long as your happy with it's condition, go for it. Have the caulking on the roof looked at and if you can have a rain check made, for leaks. One off the biggest issues on a used coach is water leaks and delamination. Also check the DOT date of the tires, less than 6 years is good. Since you had a 96' you should know about what all to check already! I'm sure your son will enjoy the many trips in the future with you! Carl

Tom. I totally agree with you on front tire blow out...ones is one to many! I do look at my front tires more often than the other 6. Carl

Yep, August 26...got a notification in mail...I can't even remember when or if I had one....probably, just bulk mailing to all RV owners! Atty's=.99 cents, you a penny! Seen enough of these class action suits, in Stocks and Mutual Funds...like Enron! So, rlaired, I would spend the $400 and file a small claims suit for replacement value and court cost. The $400 is for the paper work you get at court house, clerk office and filling fee! Norcold is not going to send a million dollar atty for a $3,000 claim. Carl

Ditto. Also, on economy mode, my mpg goes down, not up...I too question the speedometer, mine reads 3 mph slower. Found that out, when a traveling friend set his at 65 and I had to go to 68 to keep up!

Blake. The last 30 days has been very expensive. A new front windshield, 8 new AGM's and it looks like another $5-10K in body work! I wish I had stayed away from this FMCA, sanctioned Rally! Had I not followed the parking attendant's directions like a blind sheep, I would not have the body work problem! We are told in writhing, they know what their doing! Anyway, 8 batteries and 5,600 PSW is handy! Until replacement... Carl

First 40+ days are easy, then it gets on/off bad for a long time...stay away from food, desserts, booze and stress! Other than that, you'll be fine in a couple of years... If it gets too bad, buy some gum (nicotine) or e-cig, 2 mg. Been there, several times. As far as your TV is concerned go with Herman, he knows. Carl

Joe, you'll be turning them, when both girls are in college!

Since your getting new tires have them check front alignment and rear if they have the equipment, caster and toe. Carl

Contact Winnebago Tech Dept. with your Engine # and Winn#... Blake. My engine batteries, 2, 12V AGM is on a slide tray by the engine...I have to remove the shocks for door, then door, then slide battery out.. House batteries are in 2 frames, each frame has 4, 6V batteries for each 2,800 PSW inverter/charger. No slide needed, the compartment is very large...remove all 8 AGM's and you could have another bedroom!

Yes, been there and camped with many converted Flexibles in the 70's that had all residential stuff. My comment was more tongue in cheek. I'm at FMCA 6 State in Shawnee. OK. Just got the June 1964, volume 1, issue of FMCA magazine! Thanks. Carl