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I do mine just like Tom, only difference is, that I have to do inside and outside! Therefore, I go thru the steps slower. If I get interrupted by another camper, I start over. I answer no phone calls, Attach toad, L/R, breaks work, tail lights...then I walk out and look at my departure to see if it's open. I don't like GPS, got lost, too many times! I have a photographic memory, in color, so maps are fine! I put my phone on silent mode. Take your time and enjoy the beautiful country! Carl

rhart, Hi! Are you getting the coach from a dealer? There are several out there, that offer a hands on driving school. The Escapees, a chapter of FMCA, also offer a driving school and DP MH school. FMCA, at the rally's, are set up to weight your coach, so is Escapees. Congratulation. Oh, Porsche Cayenne, can not be towed 4 down, even if it could, who would want to? Mine is a 08', black/tan. Carl

P21932, Welcome to the Forum. Yes! Carl

dirt. Have you removed the switch and checked to see if you have any wires going to it? Carl

Don, Welcome to the Forum. Most States, is 65', but I have never heard of anyone being stopped for "over length". A lot off 45' coaches roll down the freeway, hauling 30' stackers! I would haul the Caddy with the trailer you got. Enjoy the ride Carl

barker, welcome. Don't know what year and make you have now. I do agree with Bill! If your into full timing, you will need the storage space and you can get a washer/dryer installed. All in one unit or stackable. If you don't have slide outs, you can have them installed, mater of fact, it's a lot cheaper than getting a new coach. Luck Carl

rhart. I read it. Now things are making sense! Please let us know what DP you finally buy. You have time and your looking, so that is a good thing. Regards Carl

rhart; Since you are also under Towing with a 30' Class C, I presume that is what you decided on. Good luck and happy travels.

rhart, Did you buy the Forester? Or the Blue Bird?

simptom43. Welcome to the Forum! You can Goggle Mission RV Resorts or send a private post to TBUTLER, find him in blogs on this forum, he now lives in the Valley and would know more that me! I would take a space for a month and then go out and get to know the area and check out the other parks and resorts! There are the good, better and the ugly. Meet with other RV'ers and get their input. Good luck to you and enjoy Texas! Carl

Brett & Rich, I have been looking for the Spartan chassis bible and the Cummins Owners Manual for 2 years! I found them today in the vacuum cleaner box...Duh! It's dark outside, so in the morning I will check the clear bubble for coolant, if none visible then I will add distilled water....freezing point is -33F and a 226 F boiling point. I do not have a refractometer, so I'll let Cummins in Albuq. NM check everything out, when I come off this Mountain. Thanks Carl

I have Blue Sky and am due to pay another year in November. Guess I'll take a wait and see attitude...as for age? Did not get that question, but it can go up 150% and I'll still be ahead!

New and watch it go thru the line. New off the show room floor, or lot. New Custom built (if you have very deep pockets). Pre owned. Those are the choices and they are all a "crap shoot"! It's been a problem since the first RV came off the production line. Just more so today, than 45 years ago! There are more Class A's on the roads now, just as there are millions more people who want and demand to have one! Supply and demand, dictates quality control. I can still remember, where ours was the only Motor Home in the Park and at 26' to 31', we where the biggest coach or trailer on the road. Every once in a while (mostly New England) we would run across a Flexible Conversion! Next time your in the area, stop off at Marathon Coach in Oregon, or Liberty Coach in Florida....the coaches you see inn and around the parking lot, are not all there to trade in on a new one...the more "Modern day high tech.", the more problems we have. You would think that for 1.3 to 3 million dollars, you would be trouble free! We have even more problems in a "cookie cutter" coach! So, we are left to wonder, who will give us the BEST after purchase service?! My 2 cents worth Carl

What I can't understand, is why you all are putting up with the Norcold BS over the years! I would have replaced the whole unit with a residential. I'm not into the mental and emotional strain, that all of you seem to enjoy! Carl

I just got off Google on a problem with removing stains from toilet. Mine is a Dometic Master Flush and it clearly states to use non abrasive, no alcohol and no petroleum based cleaners! It gives a list off the good and a list off the bad....on the bad list is Pinesol. I then checked out our complete waste water system including black, found the same info on no petroleum based powders or liquids! I used cleaning bubbles and it works on everything, not just sink, toilet or shower! Just thought you would like to know.

Tom, sorry you had to see that. Never a pretty sight! Still, I don't have a front engine and no gas. DP and it takes more effort to light than gas. If for some reason I have an engine fire when asleep I will still have to exit via front door! That is what I practice.

All wonderful ideas, in a perfect world! I doubt you will go thru all the steps in panic mod. I have seen the film and been to the seminar and yes it gives you plenty of ideas. So does movies from Hollywood! In reality, I'm 6 foot 8 inches tall at 220 pounds and going on 73 years old. I can't get my body to do now, what was easy 50 years ago!!! I have, like you, an escape window in the rear bedroom, side bath and living room. Bath room is the only one with out wood trim and a pretty valance! Go figure.... I never lock my front door, when I'm in coach and it may not be a perfect escape in the event of fire, but it beats any of the above! My coach has no Propane, so it has to be an Electric short to start a fire! Bear in mind, that the only way a window might work for you, is that you and whoever you are with, are going to have to practice over and over throwing out ladder, propping up window and literary exit!!! Works fine in a real house, but? Carl

OK. Just always wondered. Coming to Dolores, CO., I had no problem at all. Coolant temp was 196-199, oil temp 202. Outside temp 85 - 95 and CC set at 58mph in 5th and 6th gear! Failing thermostat? MPG suck anytime in mountains, I'm at 7218'. Carl

Brett, Why distilled water and not regular filtered? Also, I did not run dash air! Carl

Thank you, Brett. I will call them later this morning. Read about your suggesting distilled water on another post. The compatibility issue was also on my mind yesterday....my eyes has a problem reading a 2 font! Small print on legal documents, fine. On important information, like compatibility is insane! Carl

rwitt. Do you down shift while climbing steeper hills? I found that it was hard to keep my rpms on I-5 in Northern CA. and Oregon while climbing, due to some "crazy" reverse slanted curves! Downshifting to 5 or 4 my speed up was steady. Carl

Rich, thank you for the fast reply! Wish I could answer your questions, but I have no book or info on my 09' 425 Cummins. Never messed with coolant since I leave it to Cummins Coach Care to take care off it. Every 12 months or 15,000 miles. That is engine, liquids, oil change, ck filters, etc. Also, Allison and Generator! Had no warning on Silverleaf....oil temp was 202. Coolant 198-203. Carl

Yesterday, coming from Ruidoso, NM to Roswell, NM my check engine light came on and so did the coolant level low message, with the beep, beep. Outside temp was 77. I filled with fuel in Roswell and got 2 gallons of Rotella Ultra ELC to go. Checked my Silver Leaf and the engine computer both on my way down mountain and between Roswell and Grant, NM., coolant temp showed 198-203, outside temp from Roswell to Grant was 87-98. The warning lights and signal, never came back on! My Cruise control was set at 58 all day. Question is, do I add coolant or distilled water before leaving for Cortez, CO, this morning? Or leave it alone? Cummins did an annual service 4,618 miles and 9 months ago! Carl

rhart. Welcome. I would practice backing up with toad attached. Both my wife and I did that, it came in handy on more than one occasion. Since I have traveled solo for the past 25 years, I have, in a lot off cases, not been able to separate toad from bus. 5-10 feet in most cases, is what was needed. At my last fill up, the 18 wheeler in front off me, overshot the DEF pump by about 5 feet, I put it in revers and gave him enough room to do the same...made his day! Good luck.

Tom, You got that covered real well. The only thing I would add, is that we drive slower than most 5th wheel's! Got to go where your at. My bucket list! Carl