manholt
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Brett.
That is the first time I have heard, that such a law even exits in any state. Why then, would FMCA have a annual reunion in such an environment? Members and non-members travel from all over, at great expense, to see as many new coaches and vendors as possible, in one location.
As a member, I have 2 main reasons to be at a reunion, one is for the fellowship and the other is to be able to buy! As a National Director for SWG INTO, it's an obligation.
Sorry, but I'm not a believer in PC!
Steve, don't take it as a personal attack on your State or you!
Carl
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We are not a truck. Then again, a motorhome can't stop as fast as a car! The mass of my 45' DP, dictates how fast I feel comfortable at any given condition. The speed limit above 65 means nothing to me...in Texas, most rural roads are 70 or 75 for both cars and trucks, I-10 in West TX. is 80! We do not differentiate between hauling a trailer/toad or not. I tend to set my cruise control at 63, because I'm not in a hurry to get anywhere! If I was, I would fly!
California's Interstates if your towing = 55 max. There probably are other states, with the same restriction!
Stay safe out there...
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I have and like Blue Sky. You can find them via goggle. Low rates, vanishing deductible, great coverage including windshield.
Since they don't advertise, they can keep the rates low.
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OK everybody. I stand corrected and have no difficulty in admitting that I was wrong! Information in, information out...I should have checked it out and didn't until now.
I apologize for that!
Carl
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Tom538.
Was your RV Park stay at Cross Road?
Carl
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Herman.
I had mine serviced in January and it's working fine so far.
I was wondering about the seals and internal components-- if higher than B-10 would have an adverse affect. 
I'm heading for Panama the 9th of Oct. Cruise from LA to Puerto Rico!
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John.
I was on it 2 years ago and other than construction, lots of traffic, twists, turns and up/down hills, I had no problem. Just take it easy, every car and 18 wheeler thought they where a sports car!
Luck
Carl
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bandorr2000.
Welcome to FMCA and the Forum.
What kind of DP and why, please!
Happy traveling
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Nice to learn something new about FMCA!
Thanks, Tammy!
Carl
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Toyo, Good Year, BF Goodrich should be OK to use. There is also, Kelly Tire,,,,as long as the ply rating is enough for the weight of your coach and steel belted.
Good luck.
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Check for a Tile only shop, flooring shop or via FMCA, Monaco Club. If that doesn't work, I like Kay's idea!
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jeepman.
Welcome to our Forum.
Kay's got the answer, not me. No thanks, I got my own roof junk!!!
Carl
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What kind of coach do you have? DP with 22.5 or gas?
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Herman. No question is a dumb question.
I fill my coach on the side (like fuel) and have found that it must be low pressure, or it backflows. Takes about 15 minutes for 70 gals or 3/4 tank.
I have a by-pass switch on my city water hook up, it doesn't work...still on list off small things to do!
Have a great day!
Carl
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We have covered Biodiesel and it's affect on our DP's. Has anyone done a study on it's affect on Aqua Hot system?
Carl
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How long have you used Pinesol in your tank?
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Herman. Why RV Salvage? Is that where the ghosts of RV's on Hwy. 62 go?
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Hi Jones and welcome to the Forum!
Because I'm not a Chemist, I don't use house hold items in my plumbing system! Our system is made off materials that you don't find in a home.
Galvanic reaction, I know. Chemical, not. Pinesol is a floor cleaner.
Carl
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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