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Are we inviting the Rats over for dinner ? Sounds like a base for Linguini and Clams

Puff, sorry to hear about this. What TPMS are you running?

its the world today Bill. I sent a roadside service out yesterday for a trailer with no stop lights at a scale house, 3 hours later I get a call they cant figure out what's wrong, here is the response "its not the tractor, we have stop lamp signal coming down the cord, and its not the trailer either, those lights will light up when we send power to each light" . It doesn't take a mechanic to see where the problem is but he couldn't understand. I'm certain when I got done with that guy he went home and is considering a career change.

YUP, that's the way we run to New England. Any other route south of that can and will probably ruin the entire trip, unless you run it at 3am on a Sunday night .

Blake, I'll still be on the Forums. I have always been one to help another when I can, that wont change. We have made some good friends on here alone, sadly none have been made other than on the forums as the current FMCA footprint and chapter footprint isn't geared toward working folks let alone families. The chapter concept really left a bad taste in my mouth a few years ago that almost made us walkaway then. I am hoping that the change in residency in a few years will shine some new light on those.

With most if not all roadside assistance plans, they seek out the lowest bidder, which could mean you sitting on the side of the road for hours while they hash out who is going to respond for the cheapest rate, not necessarily who can help NOW or who is equipped to properly help you.

Mike, well written. We weren't mad, just disappointed. No longer members either as a result of that and the lack of benefits (including chapters) or better suited benefits for part time travelers, working full time with a family. We don't have any chapters that are a good fit for us in PA, if that were the case we would probably stay onboard. Saddened by this as we truly believed in the organization and what it stood for. We are planning to relocate residence in a few years, I will revisit chapters in that area then (as long as the organization didn't turn into a mess with the trailers on board and still has focus on both lines), if there is a fit then we will renew, fingers crossed.

We run those tunnels often in Baltimore, the bigger frustration for us is the lack of EZ pass technology. Maryland must have got their scanners for free from the trash that other states tossed out, they almost never work when crossing and there are no high speed lanes. You have to slow down to a crawl and squeeze through tight lanes for over 5T EZ pass. We have crossed many, many times, have seen a countless number of LEO's parked after the tolls, never been pulled over even after the alarm goes off because their antique scanners cannot see our EZ pass.

Thanks Wayne and Bill. I think I'm going to do some searching for a suitable replacement. During the 2017 season I found us using the antenna a lot more than ever, not having that TV wasn't terrible but I'd prefer to have it. thanks

Sean, if the fuel cutout switch is tripping on its own you need to look at it, make certain Jayco didn't add something that's resting against it, make certain its fastened property, if all checks out replace it. That is a switch that when it senses a bang/shock/extreme vibration it opens the fuel pump circuit. Very simple design. It's highly unlikely its opening due to anything other than a defective switch. Since the unit is so new I'd take it to a Ford dealer for diagnosis. That is part of the chassis, not Jayco, but that doesn't mean Jayco didn't fuss with it, moved it or has something laying against it.

Smithy, congratulations!! Carl you never get use to it, I swear I aged 2-3x faster when they were infants.

It works but only on Cable, no antenna since it is an analog TV. I would love to find a converter box and put it up front so it converted the digital signal to analog and sent it back to that TV, but it would need to be a box without a remote, I still need the ability to change the stations at the TV, not up front.

Blake, nice work!! Here's my dilemma photo'd below. If I find one that fits the width it will be a small screen. I also love the simplicity of this TV. I will have to shop around and see what my options are. I love the locking swing out mount you installed!

The gal posted it said they lived in TN (if memory served me right) and this was the first trip, made it as far as TX when they discovered that mess, I'm certain it was fixed in TX.

Five, I don't remember. From what I learned Lippert builds them for 95% of the RV trailer industry.

Rick, we have discussed doing it before, usually every time DW sees it at a campground she reminds me that she wants them. I found this company for the lights; https://www.boogeylights.com/led-lights-for-rv-campers-trailers/ They have a bunch of options, one being you can control the lights via an APP on your phone . The last time I priced it out $500.00 comes to mind , that was where my planning fell to the side. I have a friend with a custom chopper that he takes to shows with this companies lighting all over the motorcycle, they have held up well and look nice.

When we ran the Patriot on the floor I had to pull the stop lamp fuse on the jeep so the toad lighting only saw the coach signal.

Saw this on the web and made me cringe of the quality that is getting pushed out onto the street. They made good on it by repairing their poor quality but this could have turned into a traffic accident. this is a 2016 Travel trailer, for those of you that don't know Lippert makes most frames for travel trailers with either hitch design (ball or King pin)

Pazahora, when connected to the park cable you will need to have each TV search (within the TV menu) for local channels, make sure they are set to Cable not antenna and if you have a switch box, make sure each TV is switched to Cable, not antenna. Mike, we have the original TV in the bedroom still, I don't want to pull it as the replacement TV of today will not fit correctly. I would much rather have a box that would convert the signal to analog for that TV for when we are using the antenna. If someone can provide a link for a gadget like that please do so.

Jim, people are tough up in those parts. We stayed there and were pleasantly surprised, if going to NYC that is a great place. Going to bed at night in the coach and looking out the window at the Manhattan lights took some getting used to but was fun. Taking a coach over the George Washington bridge unless the middle of the night Absolutely NOT. Jersey City is simple. It was also nice waking up looking out the windshield at Lady Liberty. Personally I have always wanted to go to Coney Island, due to its location NO WAY! Long Island is not an option. I spent three days last week commuting to the Bronx from PA, that was an experience that would keep some up at night . It was like I fell into an episode of Welcome Back Kotter

Jim, you sound bitter, I take it you have stayed there before ?

If you are looking for a place to park it, maybe leave it plugged in I would try here; They might offer a discount since it will be basically stored there, worth a call anyway. http://www.libertyharborrv.com/

Twice I have been asked, both times they hesitated, I offered to email a photo, photo emailed and to date have not been turned down. I am all for it and I can understand why they do it. The more experienced we get with this lifestyle the more I get it!

Yeah, I am in the same situation

Deep breaths Carl....calm down