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I would trade it in as already recommended. I have had so many of those open in my previous career and none were pretty. There is an extremely weak foundation especially with its multiple piece block that bolts together and small light weight connecting rods not much heavier than a gas engine. The Ford version squeezed 350hp and 650lbft of torque but there were some bolt on differences and they didn’t stay together for long. I’d rather hang in the right lane than pick up pieces of my engine off the highway. Keep an eye on you oil, if the level starts to rise change it immediately, they are notorious for adding quarts of diesel fuel to the crankcase, this is by design. Let me explain, when it goes into regen it over fuels the two rear cylinders and it washes those cylinders with copious amounts of diesel, the intent is to flood those cylinders and push it out and down the exhaust through both turbos and into the Particulate filter. Any engine guy is cringing right now, hot turbos and exhaust don’t like liquid flowing through them nor does the crankcase like that much diesel in it.

And they only know the tax portion, not the DOT and licensing portion and problems this creates. Might want to hire a few attorneys for each of the areas and keep them on a retainer.

What is wrong with it?

Mike, if it’s not equipped I’d be shocked/concerned. Here is a link to the most common on smaller engine medium duty. It’s service interval is 1 year or 150,000 miles. I’d call Gaffney to verify the part number. https://www.bigmachineparts.com/products/baldwin-filters-def-filter-pe5272 Jim, Freighliner trucks have a switch on the dash labeled “fault OVR” you press the button and hold while cranking the engine it will allow you 15 minutes to get to a safe spot. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.

There has been a steady 15 mph breeze from the water. Haven’t broken much of a sweat as a result.

Jim, always been that way with the shut downs. All manufacturers blame the government mandated rules. Freighliner shuts you down with only a few second warning and it’s like someone shut the key off. We have had subsequent damage caused by the abrupt shut downs. Think about it; Hot turbo pulling a hill, light pops on and in a few seconds the engine stalls.

YES. It really depends on how low you run the DEF, and most of all EXPOSED CLIMATES. The colder the more frequented failures. Each manufacturer has had their problematic years. I have had Bosch units identical fail in 2019 more than the exact ones made in 2018. And when I say fail, I mean every 6000 miles your getting towed in. Eventually the manufacturer corrects the issue and they’ll last MAYBE 80,000 at that point, some just go longer for no reason. DON’T FORGET, there is a filter at the bottom of the tank that requires annual replacement. Depending on how/where your tank is mounted it could be a pain to access. It will clog just from being submerged, not so much of an issue with how much DEF flowed through it (like a fuel filter).

Don, avoid cable slides, I’m not a fan of hydraulic but they are not terrible (just over engineered with a lot of components). Ours are rack and pinion electric with manual crank ins (just in case). Rack and pinion can be identified with long gear tracks if you look up in the basement area or under a deployed slide. Very simple design and everything is easily accessible should you have a problem. Wait- the next comment “I’ve never had issues with mine” YET should be in that phrase! The more links in a chain the better the chance of failure.

It’s 80 and sunny. Too hot for you two? 59 and rain at home. I’ll take this any day over 59.

That really depends on a lot of different configurations if needed or not. Ours NO and never needed.

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Don, coach year 2007 and older, you will bypass emissions systems. Chassis produced in 2007 (not the coach as a complete unit, chassis are usually built 1 year prior) will most likely be equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter, Catalyst and EGR system.

Meatballs. Mexican chicken, pre cooked and vac sealed. We can pull over and whip together tacos or an Italian dish pretty fast. Haven't done the slow cooker while in motion yet.

When you read the regulations, one common word popped up COMMERCIAL. Since RV’s do not fall into that category it’s really a moot point. Now if an axle is physically overloaded, that’s a safety issue! Our last coach fell into that category. I drove that like it was stolen for 7 years. All I did was add air bags to all 4 corners and went with a heavier tire load range. Not too much else you can do but enjoy it.

Ditto! Seeking another Jeep soon, that will be set up the same way.

Only if the alignment is out on the Jeep, I.e. lifted and the Caster was not set afterwards. Every Jeep Wrangler we have towed was lifted and not one ever had a death wobble on its own or while in tow. Just make sure your tow bar is level, but that is no different with a Wrangler or any other vehicle.

Forgot about that one, us too!!! That and cleaning up after your pet. I don’t mind the children as long as they are well behaved and follow the rules and decent etiquette. When ours were little, As soon as they could read we would make them read the rules. They weren’t allowed to roam freely either. I never wanted to be “that family” with disrespectful kids. When they got older and were allowed to go to activities by themselves many times they would come back because others were out of hand and they didn’t want to be associated with that crowd. Goes back to, it’s all how you raise them.

Unfortunately this has become “normal etiquette”. Cutting through sites, the list goes on and on. Seems to get worse with the location. We were in Myrtle beach a few years ago, they were turfing campsites with golf carts, sites with campers parked while people were on the beach, driving across peoples patio mats at a high rate of speed. Add alcohol and it gets much worse! Security watched it and shrugged it off. Sadly its a new world we live in.

You will need to scan the ECM for codes to determine why it’s on. Is the low coolant sensor reconnected, did you disconnect anything else for access? Monaco (Cummins recommended) uses two engine lights for faults. One lights up WARNING the other Check engine. Warning is a fault with lower concern that won’t strand you. Check engine, may the lord watch over your wallet

navyjoe, any photos with measurements?

Go tankless for that feeling. My DW loves our tankless, cant get her out of the shower becomes the issue...

tammeling, welcome to the FMCA Forums! We use a lot of how water, if I had adequate space behind the heater I would upgrade. I had to enlarge an opening on our last coach to accommodate a tankless water heater. Opening the hole was easy, rerouting all of the wires and plumbing behind it so it would fit was not terrible, but took a little more time than expected.

Other than the years, he wants my coach .

Few things with a Sprinter to consider. The weight of the house will affect that rating. If the “frame” was extended after the axle. The MB Sprinter doesn’t have a full frame. They advertise it but it’s literally nothing more that boxed in sheet metal, not what you think when you say “full frame”. Short wheel base can get squirly with a large vehicle behind you. Best bet, call the RV manufacturer. They need to be the one rating it.

Agreed. NOW, if it was connected and properly installed during assembly is entirely different. I would take it to a dealer and have it looked at. It might have a plug installed or not connected properly.