Lenp
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Do you have a Heart Inverter charger? If so, check the push button circuit breakers on the front panel. Even when on shore power or generator the 30 amp breaker is "IN" the circuit.
Lenp
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Circuit breakers do degrade with elevation and I would assume GFI would also. However the degradation is nominal (maybe 15% at 10,000 feet). The device is still doing it's job. I suspect you do indeed have some leakage in that circuit but just under the threshold required to trip it at lower elevations and just high enough at elevation. I would be looking for an appliance or something else that is causing the problem at elevation. Start by disconnecting everything on that circuit (the next time it occurs) and then add them all back one at a time. My bet is one of them is leaking some current to ground.
See http://bdbreakers.com/deratealtitude.php for details on circuit breaker degradation.
Lenp
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My coach (2002 Winnebago) manual states to run jacks and slides with the engine running. Makes sense to me because the voltage will be higher (13.6 to 14.4) than when not running (12.7 maximum) which means less current needed to run the pump AND less heat in the pump.
Lenp
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Had the same issue on my Winnebago. Changed the ignition switch six months ago and problem has not returned.
Lenp
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I have a lift on my MH and carry a 920# Street Glide occasionally. Not any great distance though due to significant overload on rear axle. Here are some real numbers for you to consider:
Rear axle without Harley (carrier is included): 19,460# I guesstimate the carrier weighs between 250-300#
Front axle without Harley (carrier still installed): 10,340#
With the bike loaded things change to:
Front: 9,681
Rear: 20,680
You might want to consider an http://www.idahotote.com/ or a http://www.cruiserlift.com/swivelwheel
Safe riding!!
Lenp
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Is the propane heat your using the furnace or a portable catalytic or ceramic heater? If the later, they produce a LOT of water vapor that will condense on anything cool.
If using the catalytic or ceramic it is really important to keep a window and vent cracked open. Regardless of the heat source you should always keep a vent opened to allow some of the moisture out of your coach. Showers, cooking and even breathing all produce vapor that needs to be removed somehow.
Lenp
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How do you know the current front tires have a "harder" ride? You could but new Michelins (or other brands) only to find they are just as "hard". I would buy the four rears and wait 2-3 years for the rears. Have you weighed the front of your coach? Are your tires inflated to the appropriate pressure for their weight? You might be able to reduce the pressure 10-15 pounds (depending on the weight) and get your softer ride that way.
Lenp
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I would never go back to a fiver. Full time in a fiver for 13 years before going to current MH. So much easier to get on the road after a day or a month stay. Sure, it sits for months in some places but have not had any issues yet. I did have more storage with the fiver IF I consider the storage on my MDT (International 4400 with a toter body).
Lenp
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At 2K a year I would self insure. when I purchased my current MH I bought a 5 year extended warranty for (I think) $5k. Never got my money back on that one! Should have self insured.
Lenp
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My external antenna plugs directly into the jetpack. In weak signal areas it will add a bar or two of signal strength. There is no amplifier between the antenna and the jetpack. The antenna is a magnetic mount and is about eight inches tall. I could probably (and have) do much better with a Wilson trucker but make sure you get one for all the frequencies your jetpack can receive.
Lenp
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We just returned from a seven month, 9000 mile trip (Oregon to Maine to Louisiana and back to Oregon) and I had GREAT results with my jetpack. Were there areas worse than others - certainly but those areas were remote areas where my phone even had problems. In campgrounds (none that were LARGE) it worked fine.
I do use an external antenna with the jetpack and that seems to help a great deal when in low signal strength areas (1-2 bars).
Just my experience.
Lenp
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What are you towing with? Most gas MH have a 5000# limit. Diesel pushers from 10,000 to 15,000.
I tow a Ford F150 4x4 that weighs in around 7500 ready for travel with the boat on top and bed full of "stuff".
Other options include a 4x2 with a manual transmission or an automatic with a drive shaft disconnet installed.
Check with Remco (http://www.remcoindustries.com/product-pages/towing/) for what is/is not towable without modifications.
Lenp
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The Allison has a neutral lockout function. If there is no power to the Allison, the engine will not turn over. Friend with an older Tiffen coach had to have his Allison keypad rebuilt to cure his start problem. Started intermittent and grew.
Make sure the Allison has power to it.
Lenp
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Are you talking about US 90? Or TX90. If US 90 there are plenty of stops but they may be miles apart once you pass Del Rio so don't let it get too low.
Lenp
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http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/tennessee/hixson/chester-frost-park-2619
Stayed there last fall and thought it was a nice park.
Lenp
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Probably only get 8-10 sites squeezed into that small space and still keep a little space between each camper. Take a look at Grand Isle State Park, LA with Google Earth. They have 70+ foot pull threw sites but you could shorten them considerably and still get some larger rigs and no backing involved.
Friend has a small (140x140) campground that he squeezed nine campers AND his 1600 SqFt house on. It is tight but it works and we just spent three months there this winter.
Lenp
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My ISL has the dip stick like yours but also has a fill point mounted on the side of the engine.
Lenp
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1000 watts will not run your micro. Even it it would batteries will drain fast due to high current draw.
I would recommend at least a 2000w inverter so you have some margin for later additions. And solar would certainly reduce generator run time.
Lenp
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Mine is a few years older and has only lights, wipers and cruise buttons. It failed last year and I found (with manufacturer help) a connection at the bottom of the steering column had the wires pulled out of the connector. Spliced things back together and all is well. The connector was located right above the brake pedal and my big foot hit the wires every time I braked. Surprised it lasted this long.
Lenp
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Do you operate the slides with the engine running or engine off? The slide motors will have less voltage available when the engine is off than when it is running. With engine off the motors will draw more current and run hotter. Many manufacturers recommend extending and retracting slides with engine running. Jacks also when engine running.
If your operating with engine off this could explain why three motors have failed.
Lenp
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Have you checked with your insurance company to see if they cover damage due to natural causes? I know multiple people who have had their cars damaged by squirrels and insurance paid for repairs (less their deductible).
Lenp
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Have the beads in current front tires - eight months and 6100 miles later no issues. Have used centramatics on previous MDT truck with good results. Would not hesitate to use centramitics again but beads are MUCH cheaper.
Lenp
1995 Safari Sahara Allison 6sp tranny will not go into gear
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Not sure if it will help on the allison but with some engine issues disconnecting the chassis batteries for a few minutes may reset things.
Lenp