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Bill, I also like the thought of testing the tower before it ever touched any part of my electrical system. I do the same with the portable unit and have also walked around testing towers. A built in unit will shut you down but often is not convenient to access or doesn't display why you are shut down.

Yea, I got to laughing when I read it

I saw the one in your picture looks a bit too close for comfort (for me anyway) I figured I should mention it to you just in case you hadn't noticed.

Tim, glad to hear you are all fixed up and safe. That's one thing you no longer have to worry about. happy trails

Kay, agreed!

Brett, agreed.. On here it's about helping each other. On the others it's more like a business where they benefit from being loyal. We are happy to be FMCA members and helping one another.

Brett, great idea. When I get home And pull all of my data I will do that.

Final update: drove it into the hills of Lancaster co PA for a holiday weekend getaway. NEVER have I had this much power, boost gauge at 25 in a blink coach will pull you into the seat. Idles smoother and accelerates much faster. Very Happy with this modification.

Herman, I have the exact problem!

YUP

I agree with you on space. One lesson I learned, don't buy something with the intentions of upgrading later, you will soon learn that the depreciation will pass you along the way and you will loose a fair amount of money when trying to trade out. It is tough to locate a nice used motorhome up in the NE, I just got lucky. I almost jumped on a Plane and headed to TX, FL or AZ, it seems that is where they all are. Are you looking for a A, or C? Gas or Diesel?

Wow, sounds like you have your work cutout for you. Glad you have it back!

Debora, I do not check mine with a thermometer, I wave my hand near the hubs, and sniff. If it smells hot, similar to what you experienced when the initial breakdown occurred then I would get down and look under, if you see smoke, then use the thermometer and defiantly look. For a base line try the left from right after a drive, they should be close to the same temperatures. If one is significantly higher, dig deeper. check it often until you feel comfortable and gain a base line. It would be hard for someone to tell you a temp range, too many variables i.e. brake system design, tire pressures, weight variation in each coach. Glad you are all fixed up!

I can relate to this post. I hooked the surround system to the new TV and the bottom of the new TV curves and the trim does not, so I get some sound out, when I need extra I turn on the surround sound. I did insulate the nose cap while I was inside of the a TV box so it helps push the sound forward. haven't touched the rear TV yet, my box looks just like Tom's, since tis TV is still attached and works it just might stay. Tom nice job!

The hardest part of obtaining weight is just that... I have thought about pulling onto a CAT scale after refueling but to go in and out for each axle is only part of what I really need to know. Before you know it I will have an angry trucker to deal with while I am blocking the scales, then un hook and re connect the toad....you can see where this is going right, more of a hassle for only half of the information. I might just have to wait for the next rally so I can get to have it weighed, for now when you see a bump in the road bite down so your fillings don't fall out ....honestly its not that bad..

Tireman, caution..... I had the same set up on my class C, my extension chaffed on the wheel cover and started to leak while driving down I-95. TPMS saved us and the tire. I went to an auto parts store and bought a piece of rubber hose, cut it and zip tied it to the hose where it passes through the Wheel covers on all 4 to keep it protected. While you drive they will rub the wheel cover.

Two and a half years have passed since we bought this coach. All this time I was told it was built on a Roadmaster RR8S chassis. Every time I buy a part for that chassis it never fits, i.e. Safe T Plus. Come to find out it is actually on a RM8H Semi Monocoque chassis. While the RR8S publications on some call it Semi Monocoque it actually isn't (in the early 2000's there was a bunch of chassis designs changed and companies merging which muddied up the water). up until this time I thought it was a RR8S that was Semi Monocoque. This design was abandoned due to its weight and cost to produce, originally designed as a bus chassis in the 80's by Chrysler and sold to Roadmaster. That and it can stand up on its roof without collapsing is all I am able to locate. Anyone have any literature on the RM8H chassis? All of the old links have been shut down in the past few years, I just want to read up on it and learn.

Puff, I know the feeling, almost 19 years and still get surprised on occasion. Glad to hear you are hitting the road, some different scenery will help relax. Seems to work for us even if only for a weekend. Enjoy, if you head this way over the winter we will have to meet up.

Nice job!

What year is your coach? here is how it works; If there was a problem with the coach your service engine soon light should illuminate. My guess is its a problem with the generator. When you fill up the coach do you top off the tank? I have heard of problems when that happens, it can introduce fuel where its not supposed to be. Just in case you wanted to under stand the system better here is how it works. Overview The EVAP system prevents fuel vapor build up in the sealed fuel tank. Fuel vapors trapped in the sealed tank are vented through the vapor valve assembly on top of the tank. The vapors leave the valve assembly through a single vapor line and continue to the EVAP canister for storage until the vapors are purged to the engine for burning. All applications required to meet on board diagnostics (OBD) regulations use the enhanced EVAP system. Some applications also incorporate an on board refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system. Refer to the Workshop Manual Section 303-13, Evaporative Emissions for vehicle specific information on the description and operation of the evaporative emission system. Enhanced Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System The enhanced EVAP system consists of a fuel tank, fuel filler cap or capless fuel tank filler pipe, fuel tank mounted or inline fuel vapor control valve, fuel vapor vent valve, EVAP canister, fuel tank mounted or fuel pump mounted or inline fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor, EVAP purge valve, EVAP check valve (if equipped), intake manifold hose assembly, EVAP canister vent valve, PCM and connecting wires, and fuel vapor hoses. The enhanced EVAP system, including all the fuel vapor hoses, can be checked when a leak is detected by the PCM. 1. The enhanced EVAP system uses inputs from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor or cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor, the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor, the mass airflow (MAF) sensor (if equipped), the FTP sensor and vehicle speed to provide information about engine operating conditions to the PCM. The PCM uses the fuel level input (FLI) and FTP sensor signals to determine activation of the EVAP leak check monitor based on the presence of vapor generation or fuel sloshing. 2. The PCM determines the desired amount of purge vapor flow to the intake manifold for a given engine condition. The PCM then outputs the required signal to the EVAP purge valve. The PCM uses the enhanced EVAP system inputs to evacuate the system using the EVAP purge valve, seal the enhanced EVAP system from the atmosphere using the EVAP canister vent valve, and uses the FTP sensor to observe total vacuum lost for a period of time. 3. The EVAP canister vent valve seals the enhanced EVAP system to atmosphere during the EVAP leak check monitor. 4. The PCM outputs a duty cycle between 0% and 100% to control the EVAP purge valve. 5. The FTP sensor monitors the fuel tank pressure during engine operation and continuously transmits an input signal to the PCM. During the EVAP monitor testing, the FTP sensor monitors the fuel tank pressure or vacuum bleed up.On some vehicles, a vapor blocking valve is used to isolate the fuel tank from the rest of the EVAP system for more efficient canister purging. 6. A valve inside the fuel tank mounted fuel vapor tube assembly prevents liquid fuel from entering the EVAP canister and the EVAP purge valve under any vehicle altitude, handling, or rollover condition. 7. On turbocharged engines, the EVAP check valve prevents boost pressure from entering the EVAP system. 8. On turbocharged engines, the turbocharger creates boost pressure in the intake manifold. 9. On turbocharged engines, an EVAP ejector is used to create a vacuum in the purge line during boost conditions. When in boost conditions a percentage of the boost pressure is applied to the EVAP ejector to create a vacuum. This vacuum draws purge vapors through the EVAP ejector into the intake air system upstream of the turbocharger.

I have no experience with that model generator, I was thinking the same as bill mentioned or stuck float in the carburetor.

WhiteEagle, sounds like you just came back and went through a beating. I can relate, my last coach had $4500.00 of damage occur on I-40 just before crossing the Mississippi River, it was never right after, we had it fixed and got rid of it. The roads do sour me also, most of us on here can relate to your frustration. Just not sure what can be accomplished other than a warning list to our fellow members to stay away from a specific highway, perhaps if the local economy suffered from the roadways to and from a certain area it might gain some attention? My insurance co told me I was fighting a loosing battle, just forget about it we will fix it.

Doc Mike, your post was fine in my opinion, it was actually a good question, and after all that is what the forum is for. There are no bad questions or dumb questions on here as far as I am concerned, just on occasion not so good responses. If you need to know because you are unsure PLEASE ASK, don't assume. I plugged our 50 amp coach in to a 15 amp outlet with reducers before, the ONLY thing I was running was the refrigerator 2 days prior to leaving on a trip to get it cold. I have never experienced a problem. A simple check of the outlet or if you have a device inside that looks for voltage faults you should be fine. I will recommend you let your DW (Dear Wife) know not to turn on the A/C if its hot inside or things will get interesting . happy trails!

Better photo of the flap

The only beach trip we have for this year is NJ, Columbus Day weekend. We went to Myrtle last July, it was nice but so is Maryland and much closer . wife and kids go to Disney once a year, I go every other. They will stay at one of the hotels, almost never one of the ones we own....go figure. the points for 5 would be high, we have added on several times over the years, once you are a member you keep getting great deals and it becomes easy to go and add on. We have also done their cruises twice, kids love it, wife and I prefer to explor and not be couped up on a ship. wife is from MD, I'm from PA. We have been at their campground on a few holidays and saw the decorations.