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You might try Provincial parks.

On a GM 6.2L diesel the glow plugs went out on a regular basis. One of the causes was using starting fluid in cold weather. Sometimes they would go out for no apparent reason. I used to stock a number of them for my customers.

Is the shower plastic or fiberglass?

Since the dump valve is about 3 inches, it should pass through ok. Use lots of water, have the tank full before dumping.

I don't think letting trailers in is going to add to the membership. I think we will lose as many current members as we gain new members. We should be going after the current owners of qualifying coaches to get new members. I have recruited 24 new members since I joined in 1978. The chapter I help form was made up of about half working couples with small kids. We had rallys on a wide spot in the road or BLM land with no hook ups. Remember, motorhomes are self contained! Our get togethers were on weekends within 125 mile radius of Lk Havasu City so everyone could attend. Now it seems that everyone needs full hookups and catered dinners. Thats not the RV lifestyle that I enjoyed when I started 42 years ago.

On my new to me coach one of the front air bags was delaminating but still was holding air. I changed it out with a used one, 22k miles on it, and was going to change out the other side but got too lazy.

I have used synthetic oil in two different MD3060s, 98 vintage in the last 18 years. The spec for the fluid is TES 295 if I remember correctly.

Is yours a double wall? Mine is and I don't have that much heat coming through.

Looking forward to seeing the eclipse. Have reservations and the Thousand Trails campground in Fair Play NC.

What make and model? Is only the compressor running? How about the fan?

I used my iphone 5 for a hot spot sometimes. I have been using the battery case for about 5 years. I"ve had to replace it twice because I dropped it and broke it, one time off the roof of the motorhome. I buy them on eBay for $9+ and free shipping from China. Takes about 2-3 weeks to get it. I also have a Verizon Mi Fi which works better sometimes.

Now might be to time to upgrade to a HD dish.

Most inverter/chargers have an equalize setting which should be done every year or so. You need to completely clean and neutralize all metal and paint with rust preventative paint. When replacing the batteries, AGM batteries would be my choice because there is no corrosion at the terminals.

You can install a mechanical disconnect switch like a Perko marine on each battery or bank. You will still have some drain just sitting.

I think that I was sent the aluminum plates when I joined up in 1978. They are sand cast and if you can find a foundry you should be able to have them made. When mine look a little dingy looking I spray paint it with black satin finish Rustoleum and sand the raised edges for the satin aluminum look.

Just get an RF Mogul open face automatic which mounts on the roof. All you need to do is push a button and you get all the satellite channels including Directv HD.

I've had mine (real eggs, cast aluminum) on about 10 coaches since 1978.

I had a campground admit there was a problem with a pedestal. It was a Thousand Trails and the space next to me when the camper tried to plug in and was shocked. The ranger was called and by the time he came the pedestal was smoking. He said it was a problem and not to use it. When it stop smoking he put a bag over it. It looked like it had been hit.

I just switched my slimline 5 lnb (Directv) for a new SWM3 lnb on my Motosat open face dish. I also installed a new RF Mogul controller. Works great as long as I have a clear view of the southern sky.

Chili without beans is like a hamburger without meat. Thats the way this Asian grew up!

I It takes about an hour. Our city water is full of calcium. I have rigged up a bottled water rinse with an rv water pump and hose with a spray nozzle. I buy the water at the water store for $1 for 5 gallons. It takes about 4 gallons to rinse the coach and it dries relatively spot free. If I just use city water to rinse, my coach turns white. I have a 36 foot coach.

I wash mine in the driveway when it needs it.

Thats about right for a van conversion.

What is the year and model of your coach? The melted wires are 12 volt?

Its probably not wired correctly. The power for the emergency switch must come from the house batteries to energize the solenoid. If the switch come from the chassis batteries and they are too low on charge the solenoid will not energize.