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Does that mean stoping at Camping World for odds and ends will allow me to buy ammo for my Colt M1911?😎

Why would want it back?? Does Florida have a Lemon Law?? You will lose a lot of money trying to sell a coach that new as a used unit. Might save some money getting a lawyer involved. None of the problems mentioned should have been present on a unit sold by a responsible dealer.

Been there. When a trucker, I carried replacements for the clamps involved in the charge air system. If you lose one and don't have an exact replacement you can often gang several large hose clamps together to keep you going. Shoot! You can buy those at a hardware store. Keep several of those on board just in case.

Welcome to the "school of hard knocks." We have all gone through it. Keep a smile on your face when you meet RVers that may be able to help you. Never pretend to know more than you do. Ask for help when you need it. Be humble even when you don't quite feel it. Most but not all will be happy to help you. There is a lot of archived info on this forum that will be very helpful if you learn how to navigate through the posts. Please remember that you are driving a large vehicle. They do not stop quickly. Follow at a very safe distance. Let off of the accelerator and get ready to hit the brake pedal if another vehicle takes your space. It is the safe thing to do. At the end of the day, the ground given up to the inconsiderate will amount to very little. Enjoy. Keep a happy face.

Brett/ Depends on what you mean by modern?. When I started in the business few diesels had turbos. If you lose a turbo now your unit will not get out of its own way. Some electronic diesels still smoke more than normal when the turbo fails.

If turbo is not working, a modern diesel smokes noticeably under heavy demand. Smoke may occur after accelerator application when things are ok but stops quickly and becomes a clean looking exhaust.

The harness and labor probably wasn't cheap either. Maybe one of our resident Cat experts could tell us why an electrical issue could be turned into a pressure regulator replacement and two filters? We have a 3126E model Cat, that is why I have some interest in your experience. Glad you finally got your problem solved.

I have traveled the route that you mentioned many times over the years, in tractor trailers as well as motorhomes. Beautiful ride. You will not have to unhook your tow behind, assuming you have an exhaust brake or engine brake and have an auxiliary braking system on your suburban. If you feel safer unhooking your suburban that is your call. There is a wide spot at the bottom of Wolf Creek where truckers remove their chains. Should be able to rehook your toad there. The trip across the San Luis Valley is pleasant and there are some nice RV parks in the South Fork area in case you are running late and don't want to do Wolf Creek until you have more time to enjoy the experience. There is a stopping point at the top of the pass, where you can walk across to the informational displays. The climb over La Veta Pass west of Walsenberg is a hard pull, but the descent into the San Luis Valley is long but gentle. I always observe the truck speed limits on Wolf Creek pass. The San Luis Valley is the largest alpine valley in the world and worth some time if you have it.

Friends from Lubbock might have day tripped or overnighted Palo Duro, Roswell, and Carlsbad. Ask them. Ruidoso NM has pleasant night time temps according to Carl. If it is about getting together with old friends it probably doesn't matter a lot where you go. Palo Duro is interesting. Big Texan Steakhouse in Amarillo is fun after the small Country Band shows up and you get lots of grub for a reasonable price. RV Oasis Park exit 60 on I-40 is inexpensive and you can do stuff in Amarillo. Eateries abound. Palo Duro is easy from the park. Just a few thoughts.

On our 2003 Phaeton some 120 outlets are inverter powered and some are 120 from park power or genset power. Found out the hard way one chilly autumn morning in Oklahoma. Plugged a ceramic heater into an outlet low down near the DW 's seat and soon, no TV. Like you, I was confused. No wiring diagram is available for our coach. Called Tiffin to purchase one not long after buying our used coach. Was told by parts department they did not exist. Then I remembered something that I read on this website some time previous that made me open the door to the inverter/charger. There are two breaker switches. One was tripped. Cycled it back on and things were OK again. I later used a circuit tester to identify the sockets to not use for a heavy load. Your inverter/charger must have circuit breakers somewhere on the unit. Is there perhaps an access panel that can be removed with a screw driver? Our two were in the open and therefore easy to see. Your small shop vac must have upset your inverter. My guess is that outlets that might normally be used to power electronic accessories are inverter powered. The one that I plugged the heater into could easily have been used to power a laptop, phone changer, etc. Good luck!

I have used US 89 a number of times in an 18 wheeler. Good road to me. Utah 14 is marked good for big trucks in my Motor Carriers Road Atlas but it also shows being a restricted route for commercial vehicles. Puzzled by that! Can you ask locally? I normally use roads marked for big trucks when traveling in our Phaeton. Oh well.

I agree with Lenp. US 285 NB to I-40 would be my choice. Those heading to Sante Fe should stay on 285 NB. Mostly two lane but good road with light traffic from Clines Corners north.

Carl/ If I had known that it was your rig, I wouldn't have done it.? Have been in a lot of truck stops over my career and don't remember anything being stolen when I was in or around my rig. Took some stones to do that in the pull forward area of the pumps. Must be a rough place!! At least he did not take your Sony.

Congrats on the repair. Certainly reasonable in cost. Have heard it is around $2K if you travel to Indiana and let them install the unit?? Happy 80th Herman?. Visited your profile.

What did you do Joe? Drive to factory? Can't be far from your home. East Penn Mfg. One of the few battery builders left in the US.

Typical 6 volt battery weighs mid sixty pounds. They will seem even heavier when you have to maneuver them out of and back into tight spaces. Used ones have to be hauled back for core charge credit. Take pictures of cabling and also label them carefully even if you are not doing the replacement. Mistakes can be made even by someone that claims to be an experienced tech. If your chassis batteries are blocked by the new house batteries, take a look at replacing them also. Agree on using AGM batteries for the reduced maintenance, but wet cells have been around for a very very long time. Consider your options carefully.

My gripping strength is also suffering as I age. I keep a small hammer handy. A tap on one of the studs while holding the other section stationary usually works for me. Getting old beats the dickens out of the alternative. ?

Nice looking coach!

Maybe a local Direct TV or Dish installer might know a buddy that does RVs on the side? Just a thought. Did my own, but task is not for everyone. Started on birth day 71.

Shutoff valves are usually found on or near the engine water pump. Perhaps it started to leak and the previous owner shut the valve off. Usually the easiest short term fix, and then it was sold or traded.

You have had four wives???? You gotta be kidding. If not what a guy!!!

Who was closest to the possible problem? When your ECM fails, the engine turns over but there are few if any warning lights that go through the start cycle. In my case there were none and I am guessing that is probably the norm. Luckily the OP after a lot of worry, found a tech in Mexico that identified a bad ground. Battery change/who knows? The easiest observable symptom would be no warning lights. Just a thought!

Have two on our Freightliner chassis. One is turn signals and other is 4ways. Very easy to get to/ along the steering column just under the dash. I carry spares and they are the electronic type designed to work with light electrical loads as in LED lamps.

When I login with my username displayed I sometimes drop down the page to check who else is on. Just me/ no guests/ no anonymous. Am I about to be eliminated even though my dues is current?

The primer pump is a familiar item to me. I have run a lot of big yellow engines. My question about the check valve/return line coming out of the back. No experience with one because probably no trouble with one. Last rig had a hand operated check valve that had to closed before changing primary and secondary on a series 60. Next time I visit our Phaeton , I will have to move the bed, and take a look at the return setup. Should know in the event of a problem.