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You can find polyethylene sprayer tanks that are fresh water compatible at Tractor Supply or other farm supply stores. I have a 65 gallon tank equipped with fittings available from Home Depot or the like. Not cheap but the tanks last forever. There is an adapter that takes 3/4 pipe thread to hose thread. I plug mine into water hose to a utility pump (120volt) and then another hose to tank inlet. I haul that one in my pickup for spring fresh water tank fill. Also good for a pressure washer for spring cleaning. I have a 35 gallon tank equipped the same way that I place in the cargo area of our Subaru Forester for use on the road. I think a 65 gallon tank in the Subaru would create handling problems. The 120 volt pump is easiest for me because I have an outlet nearby on the utility side of the RV. If I was pulling my F-150 I would go with the 65 gallon tank. We have found ourselves in parks late season still open, but with the water shutoff. There is usually water available there or nearby. Not a long run into town. We no longer dry camp, but we used to do it often. Wish that I had figured this stuff out years ago, when we mostly dry camped.

IMHO. The factory installed an engine that Is probably more than capable of moving your DP with a toad down the road and over grades at an acceptable speed . Why would you want to soup up something that already works well? Have all systems that could affect the performance been serviced? The stuff that you could add at this stage is probably overvalued. You are driving a large vehicle, not a sports car. I know. I am a grouch. If you are passing 18 wheelers on a hard pull, you are good. What more could you do other than dumping money into a really big ride?

KOA in Montrose open year round. Nice park. Good cable if you don't have satellite. Water on all year. Lots of nearby scenery, eateries, and shopping.

Our coach has a factory mounted 18" dish on the roof. I guess that there are other RVs out there around the same age as ours with the same dish. I have never tried to use it because it does not offer HD programming. IMHO once you are used to HD, standard definition just doesn't get it.

What Dish do you have? A tripod mounted 18" round, the oval 18 x 20 ", or the the large elliptical with 5lnb or the newer 3lnb SWM? If they are mounted on a tripod other than the 18", they can be tricky to aim. The new Traveler on the roof aims itself with the interface controller. Just get your RV level and things go well as long as you have a clear view to satellites 99, 101, 103 in the case of the newer 3 LNB. Properly installed, it is very easy to be watching Direct TV in just a few minutes.

Do you have a Winegard traveler SWM three LNB dish on your RV? The unit must have the interface box or it just does not function. That dish receives everything you could possibly want in HD. The local channels are lost not far out of your home area. You can get the east cost or west coast feed from the major off of the air networks with an application and for a fee. If they have started offering free off of the air channels with a phone call that is news to me. Of course you would have to get in line on hold to do that. Dish has done that for some time or so I have heard. I use park cable for local channels but the resolution is inferior. Is there someone out there trying to make me lose it ?

Diesel engines are the most trouble free when built as an inline six cylinder design with the resulting 7 main bearings. Cummins, Cat, Detroit and Mack tried V configurations. They are all gone. The Duramax is General Motors attempt at resurrecting that technology. I read that their time between overhauls is to expected more frequent than the others. The rest gave up. The legendary Cummins pick up truck engine, an inline 6 cylinder, is a winner. They have been known to run hundreds of thousands of miles. Every major component on the truck being rebuilt or replaced while the engine keeps going. I would pass on their newest V8 IMHO. The Detroit inline 6 cylinder 671 engine is still being used around the world. You especially see them In marine applications and I guess they don't build them anymore (don't know for sure) but parts are available.

There are commuter trains entering Chicago from the south, the NW and the north. Do a search in those areas. Left Chicago many years ago, but I am sure those commuter services still exist.

I trucked south on I-59 in Southern MS with relief donations not long after Katrina. West of the interstate in places the fields were awash in travel trailers. I could imagine the mildew if they were not soon occupied. All courtesy of tax dollars and hardworking truckers getting them there, I had no idea that they were missing holding tanks, but then mobile homes don't have them either. If my bubbly personality can't get my 2003 DP into an RV park, the dickens with them.

We traveled west to Colorado for years with a 34' 460 Ford powered Class A. Big four wheel disc brakes and my experience in 18 wheelers made me confident that I would not hurt both of us, but there were times when I found myself wishing for a Jake Brake or an exhaust brake. Try Slumgullion Pass in Colorado headed down to Lake City. It can be a heart stopper. And if you want to get adventurous from Florida an auxiallry brake normally available on a diesel rig is a real comfort. If you are going to stay east of the Mississippi River you will probably be OK, but there are some roads in Tennessee, WV, Virginia , and PA where you might wish for some help.

Take that chip off of your shoulder Rodger. This forum is made up of good helpful people. You kind of remind me of CB warriors at truckstops. The anonymity of the CB makes them more opinionated or aggressive. Gave those battles up years ago. Really don't know why I am still replying to you. Hope you don't talk to your friends and wife the way you jumped on Joe. Me/ I don't care. You will wear yourself out around here.

I read somewhere on this website that Rodger was looking at a used DP for future purchase. Does seem odd that someone with no RV is working on numerous certifications. Jump in there with the rest of us Rodger. Buy something. Joe is a good guy. He does not deserve your condescension.

The twin turbo engines Cat built to try to conform to EPA regs were a disaster. There are places in south central PA that specialize in turning those engines into the original variety. Might get into trouble in California with them, but the Original C-15 was amazing. Nothing pulled a heavy load like one of them. If they were used in DPs, my guess is that those owners are quite happy.

Motorhomes are not sports cars. Especially the really high end ones that come at or near 50k with a toad. There are some really "large cars" out there in trucking (that is what we truckers call the 600hp and up rides). They usually hit the overhaul shop before the less powerful rides do but they were almost frighteningly fast and powerful in trucks. Imagine one in an RV! As I have already said, I would not go for anything in an RV over a 500 hp 12.7 liter Series 60 or a 475 hp C-15 Cat (if available in an RV?) but alas, I doubt that I will ever be able to afford either. The C-15 in an 18 wheeler was just amazing. Too bad they got out of the over the road business.

When I idled as a trucker I always set the rpm at 1000 or thereabouts. That brought the oil pressure up to normal. Perhaps low oil pressure at 500 or so could set things up for failure later in the engine's life? I always had a fan switch and I turned it on when using a'c. Didn't like the constant cycling of the fan. Compressors were subjected to high pressure and it was tough on both the belt and the clutch. Worked for me for many years. As to the high powered RVs that seem to be at least a little more subject to valve failure, I wonder why would anyone want to run a 50,000 lb RV (seems to be the norm on the high end rigs) up a steep grade at highway speeds? If you are blowing by slower moving traffic, the danger of an accident increases. 500 hp and increased torque offered by a bigger block would be fine when guiding one of those big boys. IMHO

Thank you Carl.

I have run the very route you described in a tractor trailer bumper to bumper between 71 to 72 feet long depending on where my fifth wheel was positioned. Unless there is some serious road work going on, the Outer Bridge Crossing would be better. You can find that easily off of the Jersey Pike. Either way works, but it will not be a lotta fun. That really is the best way coming from Florida.

Joe, You would probably know this. Was the 650 ISX offered to the trucking industry at large? I did some research awhile back and don't think it was, but wouldn't bet $$ on it. If it was not offered to truckers, but is offered to RV builders does that pass the smell test? If I could afford to really trade up (and I can't) I would be really picky about power.

At the risk of over doing the subject/ the chassis is delivered to the coach builders facility stock. If some or all of the aftermarket equipment available would really help, why wouldn't the coach builder add equipment that will help their product standout from competitors. IMHO

We need to know more. If you are considering a new F-53 V10, you could probably find a very nice used DP for less money. If you already own a gas powered unit that you are not happy with because of the ride you may be stuck. Handling can be improved with some after market stuff but probably not the ride. Been there, done that. Love our older DP bought for considerably less than a really nice gasser. Don't miss our gas powered coach bought new with financing. Cost more than our 2003 40' Phaeton when adjusted for inflation and when you add the financing cost wow! We were young and going to live forever. We are so much better off because we were able to pay cash for the Phaeton.

Actually his first step should be to call Winegard Tech Support. I talked to them when I was looking at the Traveler. They are very helpful and they are in Iowa instead of India. Once the screen on the interface box shows satellite acquisition 99/101/103. Then trouble shooting between the interface and the receiver starts. I can probably help him if he contacts me. As I have indicated probably too many times/ Did it all by myself. Most first contacts at Direct TV have limited knowledge. Maybe high turnover? Their tech support is usually pretty good, but you have to ask specifically to talk to one of them.

My comment simply answered his question about power steering stop leak. I would try it before dumping a bunch of money and time into major repairs. He indicates they are not a simple rebuild. Counting labor $700 apiece. If the Lucas doesn't work then start a search for suitable replacements. If the cylinders are available would they cost $700? Joe would have a feel for replacement cost. I would never question you either Carl. You are obviously a very smart guy. Sent you a PM wishing you well on your trip to Norway.

Duh???

Lucas is a good product. Imagine the pressures turning the steering wheel on dry asphalt with 12,000 ro 13,000 lbs on the steering axle.

Winegard Traveler Dish on top of motorhome factory installed?? You must have the Interface Box (controller) plugged into both it's power supply and the power inserter that also uses a different power supply. They should both be inside the rv out of the weather somewhere in a cabinet.The coax then goes to a splitter for use with multiple receivers or if you only have one receiver, you can bypas the splitter, but most newer units would have at least two cables for two receivers. Yes there is a receiver that broadcast signals to multiple TVs but I have no need for one . Two receivers two TVs On top of your RV there should be two cables from the dish going into the rv. One looks like an RG-6 from the outside, but it has multiple wires inside. It should never be cut to shorten . NEVER. The other is an RG-6 is single strand copper cored cable carrying the signal to the Interface box. If you can find all of the parts I mentioned and they are properly wired let us know or PM me. I did my own installation last August and everything works perfectly. Never had to call Winegard or Direc TV. Code 771 usually means that you are not receiving a signal. Code 775 means your receiver is not recognizing the dish but knows one is there. With a receiver out of site an H-24 that is an easy fix. I also have an H-24 at the rear receiver. It is set up to be used with an RF remote that can be purchased online. Then you can change channels with the remote and receiver inside a cabinet. You can find the RF remote at solidsignal.com. PM me if you like. I hope that this helps.