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I would consider a Cummins. I have a ISB which has more pulling power that most gas engines and an Allison 6 speed. It gets between 10 and 11 mpg towing a Silverado 1/2 ton going coast to coast.

I have worked on dozens of 440-3 back in the 70's. These engines run hot externally, giving off a lot of heat, about1250 degrees around the manifold. Make sure the exhaust system is not leaking. Exhaust manifold gaskets were subject to leakage, we had better luck with header type thick gaskets. The one modification we did to reduce doghouse temp was to install vents through the side at the rear upper rear corner of the wheel well. We used boat vents about 2 x 5 inches. It would reduce the temp dozens of degrees.

I use a service station type battery type filler for the water. It has a spring loaded spout which when inserted into the battery filler neck fills and then shuts of when at the correct level. You don't have to look into the battery. They are avaiable at auto part stores for about $10 to $15. I built a carrier in the battery compartment for it.

If its a private operation such a Road Ranger the card won't work. It still says on the sign Pilot.

If the connections in the ATS are aluminum and the wire is copper, Nyalox, not sure of the spelling, must be used because of the different metals. This may explain the heat buildup.

We always use the national campgrounds on the outer banks islands. No hook ups but rate is low. Wth a up to date motorhome one should be able to stay a few days without hookups. Been there a number of times over the last 35 years, as recent as last year.

What the problem was the clutch dog, which looks like a syncronizer ring gets slack in it after a few thousand miles and causes play in the driveline which clunks when you accelerate or decelerate. If you can live with that then thats fine. What happens is the road grime gets into the mechanism and causes wear. They may have found a way to seal the area. We had a number of driveshafts out of balance and had to have them rebalanced. Because the shaft is no longer 1 piece but separated with a bearing and any unbalance is amplified.

They must have improved.

We have installed a number of them some years ago in our business. For the most part worked OK but did cause some problems with adjustment of the cable and vibration and noise. Unless they have improved in the last 12 years or so I would be leery of recommending it. I have always maintained that the fewer things that have to be modified to make it towable, the better.

I've been testing a ScanGaugeD and it works very well. Also gives a lot of other data, MPG, MPH, Oil Pressure, engine temp, etc. A lot less expensive than a Road Relay from Cummins.

Where is this Lake George? The Thousand Trails group of campgrounds offer cabins or mobiles at most of their locations.

Good design but harder to access the engine door on a pusher. Thats why I designed the unit as described in my earlier post.

I think we've beat this subject to death. To say that you can't get 50 amps from a pedestal with a 30 amp and a 20 amp gfi is not correct, however if that's what you believe that's fine. For the rest of us we will continue to enjoy using 2 airs when needed.

I was at Colaws last month and they have lots of rv stuff. In the Elkhart area all but one have closed and that one has moved and looks more like a camping world than the salvage yard it use to be. There may be one or two others that I missed. Bontraggers is good.

A number of them are no longer in business.

I would love to but because of legal liability issues I can't. Something that is not very well known is that if you modify any manufactured product you become, in the eyes of the law, legally liable if a problem results in a court case. I was in the RV and marine repair business for over 50 years and that is what was preached at all of the service schools when changing anything on your own that was different than the way it was manufactured. If anyone would like to see it in operation let me know as we are headed towards the Boston area, Sturbridge to be exact.

I know a production cheater box won't work, thats why I had to design a different way of doing it. With a couple of changes it will work with a production coach because electricity is electricity. Its really pretty simple.

What I am using will work on most non computer controlled coaches. When I plug in my 20 amp cord I have an automatic transfer switch which energizes the rear air and a couple of outlets. I have about $65 invested including the 30 foot 12/3 cord and switching relay, etc.

I have been using my "cheater box" that I have designed, at the current campground we are at for the past 2 weeks. We are in northeast Ohio and its been in the 90s on occasion. Both airs are running just fine off the pedistal which has a 30 and a 20 gfi. As I have posted before it is possible. Everything in the coach is wired electrically correct to allow this type of connection.

I am using the Aero short without the resonator for the last 8 years. A little louder than the stock muffler but since its in the back I don't hear it. Slight increase in fuel milage but it was combined with some other changes.

I use the pfj card with a lifetime Good Sam membership card and get 6 cents off the cash price and use my hometown credit card which gives me 5% cash back. I just bought 148 gallons of diesel in Pacific Mo.

Great place, one of our favorites. We stay at the national campgrounds with no hookups. The bugs are not bad if the wind is blowing. I don't know the condition of the road in the Avon area since the last storm. Ferry from Cedar island to Okracoke is nice and then drive up the island chain. Several campgrounds along the way.

1. 10k-15k 2. 100,000+ 3. 200,000+ 4. 15-30 minutes 5. 1-2 6. 58-62 7. yes 8. 1/2 inch camp sleep pad across the front held in place with 6 ft bungee cords. I tow a 99 Silverado 1/2 ton 6 cyl 5 speed.

The best park is the one you think is best. Just try them out and decide for yourself.

The springs have to be wound when the roller is up. Somewhere about 20 turns. The mfg should have the exact number for your size.