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Almost identical to the one I have, http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200451163_200451163?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Automotive > Tire Equipment > Bead Seaters&utm_campaign=TSI&utm_content=121488&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvaPlz8bc1QIVmbfACh3-NwMnEAQYAyABEgJsXfD_BwE Did they have one of these for the removal and installation? I love this tool; https://www.imperialsupplies.com/item/9118154?service=Search

I have a great place in New Holland PA, A bit far for you but closer than TX . My generator door is there now getting redone.

We are pulling salt crystals from our fuel separators at work, bi product of manufacturing that has become a real problem for us, most additives will break that down also. Ill see if I can locate and photo what we have been finding. While fuel has become better in some points, it has gotten worse in others.

I saw a product yesterday that is a thin tube sock looking device, you drop into a diesel tank (assuming you have access) and let it sit, it will accumulate water and crud, remove it and your done. It was like a water and algae magnet....I will post more on it later, I read the package briefly and I'm headed back to the store I saw it at for more parts today. Could be a cheap alternative for bad fuel in your tank. Last year I got a bad batch of fuel at a Loves travel center, it took me 14 months and 6 primary filters to get rid of the crud it created, now I will not add fuel without an additive. Plus the added lubricity and cetane boost in my older fuel system couldn't hurt either.

Kay, I have a tube of Kolor Cut paste in my tool box, good stuff! I worked at a gas station as a teen pumping gas and we would dip the tanks weekly. Funny, that is something you don't see often anymore teens pumping gas for income, oh how the times have changed .

Blake, I put Six BFG ST230's on our coach this year, took the 295/80R22.5's off and replaced them with 12R22.5's. I don't notice any ride difference, we have around 6000 miles on them. Funny my Michelin rep and one of their engineers were here at work for a meeting, they recommended I look that direction. I went with the 12R to keep the same load range and weight of the tire as close as possible, they are a little taller but look great.

We moved up from a Class C to an A...why ROOM and comfort. Our first big trip in the C was when gas was $4.50 per gallon. I do not remember what I paid for gas all the way to California and back to PA, I remember how much fun we all had as a family, sight seeing, Grand Canyon Railway adventure and so many other places we visited that trip. Hands down one of the best family vacations and the memories were priceless. My point....cross country in a coach that on a good day might have got 7.5mpg, I remember my kids faces and experiences and family fun, we still laugh about the stories on that trip, sit back and smile. I do not remember how much we spent of fuel nor do I care. I could care less about MPG and depreciation on the coach as long as its performing properly (that is the only reason I track MPG), its all about the memories and time with family and friends. I didn't purchase either coach with the intention of selling it anytime soon or profiting from it. The intention was to run them into the ground and enjoy life. We are a close family but I don't want to be on top of my wife and kids all the time, we need space to stretch out and get comfortable, we also want amenities, especially for the long times we spend on the road. They enjoy relaxing, playing games or maybe sitting back in a recliner reading a book, me sitting behind the wheel in my big comfy chair with room to move while navigating the road, couldn't do that in the C, even at 5'8" I was pinned down, the only time I could move around was while refueling. I love our large kitchen and refrigerator, makes the trip much more comfortable. I don't have "deep pockets" we travel for memories and experiences. DW always says, when the kids grow up and move out we can increase our savings then, now its time to make memories. If I wanted to travel more cost effective, Id be in the family car and stopping at motels, unfortunately that doesn't yield the same effects as traveling in a RV nor does it give the frequency of trips that you can do in a RV. A class B for us wouldn't work, the only advantage over the DW's jeep would be a bed behind us. With that being said it works for may other people and that's great, just doesn't fit into our lifestyle, thus the reason for pop-ups, Million dollar coaches and everything in between.

I removed ours with a kit from this company

Never heard of them before Bill. The tread pattern (what was left of it) was odd looking. Don't feel bad I had a Goodyear do the same to me on the last coach, it was only 3 at the time. I figured it was abused before we owned it.

Interesting thoughts. I just replaced my lug and hub covers. I went with a design that can be removed easier to peek at the oil level, they are also vented to allow heat to escape...and the big bonus, they are shiny, factory lug covers were a dull finish. The factory center caps on ours required a knife blade to remove them, not a single spot for a flat screwdriver for assistance.

Bill, x2 what brand and how old were those? Glad you got it back before it deflated.

Brett, I had a 1980 Eldorado diesel in the early 90's, it went for maybe three weeks, came unglued under the hood. Nice car great on fuel, not dependable!

Not many coaches have glow plugs so I'm guessing you wont get much feedback on this post. Most inline diesels especially the big bore's do not utilize glow plugs for start assist. They have enough compression coupled with an air intake heater to fire the cylinders on a cold start. Onan Diesel generators have them, not much on the coach power side. Perhaps some FRED owners with the Maxxforce 7 might chime in or a Class C with a Diesel, off the top of my head I cant think of any others that would have glow plugs. Those usually go 100,000 miles before one might develop a problem.

No, it would have little effect on their life expectancy. Those are prone to failure on those engines, along with the glow plug controller. Be thankful its not the inline MB 2.7L engine, those seize/weld them selves into the head. According to the dealer the cylinder head has to be pulled 90% of the time to drill them out . I got lucky on the ones I replaced....well if you call 12 hours of fighting it so I didn't have to pull the cylinder head lucky . When you take it in for service, ask them to pull the wheel covers inspect the wheels for cracks, common to see them fail, especially when its heavy in an RV application. Everything else will illuminate the engine light and give you a warning, wheels do not.

Carl, I spoke to these folks at Hershey a few years ago (old coach), this was a thick product that was flexible, I can't explain what I saw but was impressed! http://rvroof.com/flexarmor/ The other brand is paper thin from what I have read, basically paint.

No, it would have little effect on their life expectancy. Those are prone to failure on those engines, along with the glow plug controller. Be thankful its not the inline engine, those seize/weld them selves into the head. According to the dealer the cylinder head has to be pulled 90% of the time to drill them out . I got lucky on the ones I replaced....well if you call 12 hours of fighting it so I didn't have to pull the cylinder head lucky . When you take it in for service, ask them to pull the wheel covers inspect the wheels for cracks, common to see them fail, especially when its heavy in an RV application. Everything else will illuminate the engine light and give you a warning, wheels do not.

Mark, I have seen a lot of people do some serious damage with a screw driver, knowing your limitations is not a bad thing, just could hurt your wallet in the end. Let us know the final fix for the generator.

Can you photo the generator and batteries and area? Maybe its a simple cable left behind the batteries, another set of eyes could spot it?

Sorry.....forgot........WELCOME!!

Benny, we have a Demco Bar and M&G brake system on our 14' Wrangler. I agree with Herman, the M&G system is great, doesn't break the wallet and NO electronics!

Ross, good title! The "RV's" after "Towable" makes it clear

You might not think so but several other members have been confused. And here is an example of where the confusion is coming from; http://www.motorhome.com/top-stories/top-towables-for-2017/

Thought; drop the word "towable" call it a trailer, that is what it is, king pin or ball hitch it's still a trailer. Towable is confusing to some as they call their Toad a "towable".

Bill, for up here they are reasonably priced. http://americanheritagervpark.com/ $85 a day for a premium site. Very close to colonial Williamsburg. https://www.virginia.org/ColonialWilliamsburg/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2ZXMBRB2EiwA2HVD-A2H3Ke0PYl7u10wBPm4-mBTsxZJmMY-IqpshosNCzqesV-fUPbBpBoCMMsQAvD_BwE