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i agree with several of the last comments, that articles like that make good headlines,but are lacking on good solid information. The first time i saw the phrase "china bomb" tires,it was an article posted on social media, and was talking about "RV tires", but took me 2/3rds of the way through the article before it specified it was talking about trailer tires.it probably uneccesarily scared a few motorhome owners with its content.

it also depends on what you do in each park. will you just stop at the visitor center, or will you spend a day or two hiking the trails in the parks? some are good for "just a day" like Great Sand Dunes", and Floressent Fossle Beds, but some like Rocky Mountain Nat. Park , could take several days to explore. then there are others like Yucca House that will only take an hour at most. you will hit a large number of parks, weather you go south first or head straight through Colorado. Do you collect the National Park Passport stamps? it's a great way to track your visits. regards, Chris g.

I currently live in a state that does not require a special license for larger RVs (specifically, motorhomes over 26,000 lbs). i know some states require a class A or B CDL for these vehicles. Do you think these are good regulations, or not necessary? If you have had to get one of these licenses, did it encourage you to operate your vehicle more safely? I have a chance to mention this to my representative, but wanted to see if you folks feel laws like this are a good or bad idea. thanks, Chris g.

as Herman says, please let us know which lights you are referring to. 12 volt lights inside the coach, headlights outside the coach, something else?

I see you.

is there a chance your coach got directly hit by lightning? there was another thread recently where a coach was hit, and it fried so many systems, the unit had to be written as a loss by the insurance. it was a really bad fight for the owner. not trying to scare you. I hope it's just one fuse, relay, or circuit that needs replacing in your case.

Wow, my parents were good friends with Bud and Audrey. I believe FMCA got together in the 1960s to help raise a barn for them to be able to store the coach inside. Chris g. F3508s

Although i'd be interested in this forum, since my 2003 National Dolphin has a Workhorse chassis, i don't think the forums here have ever been broken down by chassis type. You might be thinking of the IRV2 forum which does get that specific.

Following this discussion with interest! I'm 56 and starting to have the retirement discussions with my wife and family. We own our MH and have a bunch of equity in our house, but not sure if we will sell the home when we retire or rent it out. We will go full time, but also want a fallback plan when health issues force us to stop traveling.

I agree with Bill. Both ways are scenic, but i think the I 70 route is more impressive. The canyons and mountains are beautiful. Don't let the passes scare you. Just gear down on the downhill sides to reduce or eliminate the need for much braking. Enjoy.

I second Trailer Village in Grand Canyon. A basic campground, but the convenience to the shuttles is great. Try to get reservations as soon as possible. Also, when you are there, try to get up early and take the red shuttle. Amazing views and not at all busy in the morning. Bryce or zion (cant remember which) has a restricted tunnel for large vehicles. Be sure to look for it and plan accordingly.

Yes,but coachnet, good sam, fmca, etc. Are not insurance that you are describing above. They are for breakdowns, lockouts, tire changes, and towing. Not for windstorms, floods, accidents, and other things regular insurance covers.

My quick thoughts are: Diesels have more power, and are quiet to drive since the engine is in the back, but repairs are much more expensive. Gas units have less power, but are easier and cheaper to maintain. I prefer gas units (i've had 3), since i do a lot of maintenance myself, and parts are easily obtainable.

Looks to get mostly good reviews: https://campgrounds.rvlife.com/regions/florida/bushnell/sumter-oaks-rv-park-escapees-rainbow-park-6151

8 states, 8 campgrounds, 4 nights boondocking, approx 4,000 miles on the RV, and another 1500 traveling by car. Visited 9 national parks and spent 10 days with relatives. Several weekend trips to the mountains too.

Go to your nearest rv supply store and get a "flush king", or similar flushing device that hooks to the drain in the wet bay, and allows you to force water back into the holding tank(s). It worked for me when my gray water tank was clogged from a previous owner. It may take several flushes to clear the clog and clean out the tank. Be sure and have someone monitor the toilet to make sure you are not overflowing in that area.

A couple of things: check the age and condition of your house batteries and engine battery. Bad batteries can cause a host of problems, even if you are plugged in. While there, check the battery cables for corrosion and tightness. If the batteries and connections there are good, start tracing where you do have power and where you dont. Having a multimeter will help alot when doing this troubleshooting. Also, start looking for, and checking circuit breakers, fuses, and any evidence of wire damage from rubbing or rodents. Also check the GFCI outlets (bathroom, kitchen) to see if they need to be reset. Join as many Fleetwood groups as you can on Facebook, iRV2.com and elsewhere. They may have wiring diagrams, manuals, and troubleshooting tips for coaches very similar to yours.

Mine is 11'8". Climbed up and measured it a few days after i bought it. Committed that figure to memory right away.

I know in Colorado, chains are required to be carried from Sept 1st to may 31st. I did some quick googling, but couldnt find any date restrictions in utah, california or wyoming. Chains are relatively cheap. I always carry a set with me in my motorhome as well as spider bungie cords. Haven't had to use them yet, but there have been a few times i thought i might need them.

Up until february this year, i had a 1989 Southwind, and before that, a 1991 Allegro bay. Never had any problems at any campground with older coaches.

In the RV section of the forum, all types of RVs are covered in their own sections, except slide-in truck campers and pop-up trailers. Is this intentional, or an oversite?

One thing to also check is the fan clutch. If this device is stuck in the on position, it will add a sigificant amount of noise from the engine. I had it happen more than once on my chevy chassis motorhomes. It should only come on when the engine needs additional cooling such as climbing hills and slow traffic.

I cant comment too much on the price since ive never had a shop do that extensive work on my motorhome (yet). I also have a 2003 class A motorhome (National Dolphin on the Workhorse chassis). I can tell you i recently had one of my rear hub seals replaced which came to $167.00, and he did a brake inspection for free. I also had the front shocks replaced for $550.00, and i recieved a quote to replace the front leaf springs (one is weak enough it sometimes hits the bump stop) for $2,500.00. I need to wait on that until i get enough $$ for it. I agree with previous quotes that you should maybe look at the worn/damaged parts, possibly before the repair is done. That way, maybe you can confirm that the work is necessary, and keep the mechanic honest. -chris g.

'Course, this thread reminds me of the song Wolf Creek Pass by C.W. McCall: Well, Earl grabbed on the shifter And he stabbed her into fifth gear And then the chromium plated Fully illuminated Genuine accessory shift knob Come right off in his hand I says, "You wanna screw that thing back on, Earl?" He was tryin' to thread it on there When the fire fell off a' his cigar And dropped on down Sorta rolled around And then lit in the cuff of Earl's pants And burned a hole in his sock Yeah, sorta set him right on fire

Ever since we upgraded to our 2003 Dolphin, ive really come to enjoy most of tye National products. Too bad they went out of business. Welcome to FMCA