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Bill A, well said!! I just turned 45, we have been members for 7 years now. I am disappointed in where this is headed. We joined to meet younger families and learn from the experienced people, like yourself in a group that was motorhome specific. We do meet families at Campgrounds with trailers, they don't travel like motorhome people travel, well not the ones we seem to meet up in the North East anyway. Short trips no more than 200 miles from home, often drop the trailer there and drive a car or the truck back and forth on weekends, that's not for most coach owners, even before the DP when we had a 31' C. we do mostly long weekends with some distance to travel and vacations in the coach. Our trailer friends won't have it, too much bouncing, sea sick complaining, no restroom, cant cook on the road etc..it becomes a burden and not enjoyable. Everyone I have spoke to (friends included) don't see any value in FMCA. They want something in return for their investment in dues, camping discounts, fuel card discounts etc. most are Good Sam members already and get that with them. I feel to attract them FMCA would have to offer steeper discounts and one up Good Sam to earn those customers. I would love to go to a rally but limited vacation time and two kids it would be a hard sell, not that I haven't tried, it's a work in progress. It would have to be close to home for me to pull that off. 1000 miles away makes it a hard sell.

Bill and Tom, here's some more information. No tag axle coach. Front axle Max weight rating is 13,500 lbs drive axle is 23,500. Bill the 4850 is the Toad, really doesn't matter for tire calculation as it's towed all 4 down. It fit on the scale it went on. the coach was completely full of fresh water (100 gallons) and fuel (135 gallons). No propane, all electric coach and all of us were on board in our seats, black and grey tanks were empty. My tanks are stacked on top of one another so if the fresh goes down a few gallons it went into the gray a foot above. Probably a little heavier than usual as we were returning from a two week trip so we were over stocked of food and clothing, but I figured it was better to weigh it in the "worst case scenario" than a usuall weekend trip. All 6 are set to 110 PSI at this time. Trying to get 4 corner weight is nearly impossible. Our local police is my only option, not sure if I want to go there, since I'm not over on any axle that might be an option now.

Although not a 4 corner weight it's a place to start. I'm certain the drivers side is heavier as it houses both slides and the kitchen. Here is the weight slip and And a snap shot of the tires we have now. Any recommended pressures to set these at?

Last night I go woken up. 250 psi on the right rear inner. The coach had been parked for 4 hours and it rained, ambient temperature was 68 degrees . They were at 115 when we parked for the night. It took all I had in me not to throw it out the window and take a shot at it . Needless to say I am in the market for a new TPMS. What does everyone recommend and why? I only want one that I can replace the batteries in the sensors and I don't need flow through sensors, it also must be a direct plug in not rechargeable. No need for Bluetooth, basic and simple are best...monitor and sensors, maybe an external antenna since the coach is so long.

NO!

Brett, the only way that could happen is if the upper landing cracked in a complete circle and the liner dropped. I'm not saying it's not possible but very very unusual.

Rlaird, when you turn the key on what lights do you have? wait warning engine ?

Did you remove the plastic wrapper from the new filter? all electric connections and hoses reconnected after the filter was installed?

I have replaced many many turbos over the years. I will say that the 90% were replaced due to operator error, the rest were part of an in chassis overhaul. The dealership I worked at was on a hill, not a big hill but a hill none the less. Daily we would watch people throttle up into the parking lot towing and go from wide open to shutting off the key (while still moving) and coast into a pull through parking spot. I agree an electronically controlled diesel shouldn't be a problem if NOT modified until it crosses over to an abused diesel, then it's a problem. In those situations the gauge wouldn't have helped anyway. I will say I was very surprised how long it takes our ISL to cool down to a safe zone to shut it off. None of my modified Powerstrokes ever took that long to cool.

When you headed this way with it?

I see from the links the monitor has slightly changed but the sensors are identical. I have had two so far break, the ground strap that secures the battery under the cap has failed/ fell off. Before any of that the false reading are so bad I have actually considered running without any TPMS. The most frustrating one is you pull up to a long light at dusk as the tires begin to cool the alarm starts, "pressure loss!!!!!!""""" All that's happening is the tires are cooling down. now the Toad only has two sensors, two less alarms ringing when the sun goes down. My Pressure Pro system had NOT one false alarm ever. Two times I had alarms and two times they were legitimate. I want a system with replaceable batteries in the sensors and a monitor that can be hard wired. any other recommended products?

This system DD? http://www.minderresearch.com/tireminder/tireminder-tpms-with-6-sensors-and-a-signal-booster-tmg400c-6/ that is identical to the system I have, here's mine, notice anything? They are identical with a different label http://www.innotechrv.com/InnotechRV_10_Sensor_Tire_Pressure_Monitoring_System/p1769244_8615288.aspx

Yes they are almost a requirement, just be careful on the brand you purchase. We had Pressure Pro in the last coach and it worked flawlessly, this coach I cheaped out and bought one made by Innotech. Today while parked I got an alarm the my right rear inner tire somehow added 50 lbs to itself. Then an hour later same time got an alarm it was loosing air, yep back to its normal pressure. In reality nothing ever changed, just another false alarm! That just moved to the top of my list for replacement ASAP! I also have had sensors fall apart internally. I was told Tireminder is another problematic unit. I have no experience with that brand.

Kay she has to pass by the pool to get to the fitness room, hoping she would cool off first . I had it all planned out

My hose trick worked! After her shower I asked how it was, I got the look, she asked what you do? I told her and she smirked and said, you're lucky it didn't go cold . My plan; I told her as soon as I heard her complaining from the shower I was running to the campground fitness room

Bill, exhaust wrap is another great idea! That may be in my future mods for this coach.

Herman and Carl, she's laughing!

Ok, so I got smarter, well I think so anyway. I layed the fresh hose in the sun as a pre heater to the coach, switched on electric only. I will know in a little how it goes.

Jim, the newer coaches have that due to the exhaust after treatment system building up so much heat. Personally I would try the flap first. I have also considered extra escape ventilation but the insulation replacement did wonders.

Roger, I understand your concerns with the propane while in motion.

Only if you have a boat

Herman and Bill, the last time I pulled the "you picked this coach", figured I'd test the water, didn't go so well for me that week

I redid our insulation in the engine bay with this product. https://m.summitracing.com/parts/the-14100?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-thermo-tec&gclid=CjwKEAjwvr3KBRD_i_Lz6cihrDASJADUkGCaHP2OTEncoz3mLsFAVKPcrHmMYTSxOGynBLS26JIxrhoC97_w_wcB i used the glue they sell and pop rivets with fender washers to hold it up. Our insulation was brittle and left it in place where it wasn't hanging down. cleaned and went over it with the new. Worked well so far.

Roger, you still have an absorption refrigerator or was it removed for a compressor/residential type?

Brett, good information to have and thank you for going out of your way for an answer. I will run it on electric only next time. Herman how long does it take to reheat the water as it was all off from the night before? we were truck stop boondocking with both AC units on and I didn't want to draw any more current on the generator than already. And of course if DW got a cold shower I'd be put in time out . The diesel burner guarantees no cold or dip in the water temperature, but I guess it has one negative side. I think the motor aid side also heats that one zone.