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That configuration resembles the tank that was in our coach. If it gets down to it I'm certain one of the used RV salvage yards would have one.

Rich, be careful in those mountain ranges you are crossing through especially on I-77, high up, winding roads, add some slick roads and that could be a white knuckle drive until you get to sea level again.

What state are you attempting to head into?

Now I took this as he is operating a compressor/residential refrigerator . I could see a problem getting one of those started with temps that cold, just like the heat pump on the roof a residential refrigerator is not likely to want to operate below freezing due to the cold oil in the compressor. This is one of the main reasons why sealing off the roof vent and side wall vents during a conversion is so important. If you warm up the coach interior that should suffice, the light bulb behind the unit already mentioned was a great idea in either application, just make sure its not laying against anything combustible like cardboard, most residential refrigerators have the cardboard cover over the back lower portion of the unit.

Just picked up a case for the 2018 season once it begins.

Adding Kero in a modern diesel could cost some serious and expensive damage. In a controlled environment (refinery) along with the other components to make is atomize and lubricate properly, ok. Old school diesel sure, I have heard the stories like ATF and used motor oil in the fuel tanks and gallons of kero, those old mechanical engines were true power houses built to last, wasn't much they wouldn't run on. New engines can't handle too much sulfur without destroying internal engine components, make it ping too much the some sensor will most likely shut it down or crack a piston.

Pops, how is the coach holding up in the weather, you guys warm and cozy?

The last thing you would want is this. After and before photos.

I have used this and it works, probably available in most autopart stores http://powerservice.com/psp_product/diesel-fuel-supplement-cetane-boost/

Pops, as I mentioned above, I only run fuel additives, if it were me I would add some, better safe than sorry. Since you are not experiencing any problems I would add just a fuel conditioner for insurance. I got burned at a truck stop outside of Pittsburgh in 2016 it took almost a year to get the bugs out of the fuel...yeah I said bugs! http://www.diesel-bug.com/diesel-bug-information.html

With the 911 in the tank its not likely you will have any problems, that stuff works great!

I wouldn't hesitate to top it off then. Carry some 911 and fuel conditioner, spare filters and head south. I carry everything but 911 and use fuel additives at every fill up, got burned once, not happening twice! Enjoy your trip!

The fuel in the tank (fuel station) should already be cut with kerosene and proper additives, but to an allowable limit.

I would run with that before I put any Kero in my fuel. Kero contains less energy and much less lubricant, while its not likely to freeze the other problem's wouldn't help your situation in the long run. In my experience they just ping and produce much less power. I would top it off and add diesel fuel conditioner in the tank and hit the road. Do you carry extra fuel filters?

sorry, what I meant was what fuel is available to you?

I wouldn't do that. What is available where you are located? Do you carry fuel additives with you?

I love that! Looks great

That was from a truck stop off of I-81 near Scranton. Big chain truck stop also , put 9 units down in a 12 hour period. I had to run filters up when I wiped out the local freightliner dealer and not all of them were running again. I think the govt doesn't think when they push Bio fuels onto us especially at that B20 you see in that photo, then couple that with the temperatures this is what you get.

Brett; Rich, I was up in the mountains of PA yesterday dealing with fuel filters that looked like this...anyway when I got back to my office late afternoon it was 27 degrees, I took my coat off it felt so warm walking from the parking lot to the building

Most RV's financed are "upside down" or "underwater". When you think about it...if you refinanced your house and bought it that way you could be worse off. I know people that did it that way and are paying on trailer #1 via a house mortgage and traded #1 for #2, traded #2 for #3, rolled #2 into #3 all the while the 30yr taken out of the house on #1 is still on the table . I have also had people mention "return on investment" while on the subject of RV's. I am certain there is almost no chance of making a profit on any RV (unless high end...maybe or bus conversion) after owning and using for a few years. You might breakeven if financed, but not likely. Best bet, get what you want, pre plan properly, go out with your RV of choice and enjoy life. We currently do not write off the coach, we have other property beyond the house we reside in and the accountant told us pick one, cant do all. In my experience from owning a small business, you spend $1000.00 you get 1 cent back

I'm still waiting for when my tax refund can purchase a post card

I noticed this yesterday driving home with some light out still, put a smile on my face

But the hammer to the inverter is still my favorite Roland, I have found on a large diesel 3-4 hours with the block heater on and a small Diesel (8 liters or less) 2-3 hours is adequate. Some engines have a thermostatically controlled block heater, (comes on and off as needed), you would need to call your engine manufacture with the engine serial number to confirm what was spec'd on your coach. When temps are below 50 I switch ours on just before making breakfast (switch is next to the shift pad up front of the coach) after we are all cleaned up it goes off and I start the coach. I have a Scan Gauge unit mounted to the instrument area, when I switch the ignition on I can see the coolant temp, I am not a fan of starting a diesel in cold temps. Air dryer; I replace our complete unit as Brett mentioned at the three year interval. My dryer runs around $190.00 for a complete remanufactured unit and it only takes around an hour to replace it. My air tanks I drain once a year at the time of the oil change, haven't found any water in them yet, but part of Monaco's cold package was heated automatic tank drains, personally I'm not a fan of them but I guess they or the dryer is working properly. Blocking the coach properly is critical before crawling under even if just to take a peek around.

I found on ours, not bad paint but poor prep work from the factory. I also feel that paint not properly maintained will fail prematurely with the UV conditions they are exposed to.

Yeah, the Detroit DD13 has a 35,000 mile service interval. Five, not a synthetic oil change but a lighter weight would also help. Discuss with your local Freightliner dealer, just might benefit you.