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The only real problem with flat tvs has been the plasma if they are mounted in front and travel flat against the ceiling or are used in high elevation. They will fail. I have been using and installing flat screens since they first came out. There have been many improvements over the years, the most recent major improvement being the LED/LCD. They run on much less current and run cooler. They are also much thinner. I have mounted a 40 inch Samsung in the my own coach and hinged it at the top with gas struts to hold it open and has storage for Blu-Rays and DVDs. In my bedroom I have mounted a 19 inch Hitachi LED/LCD flat on the bottom of the overhead cabinet so when I'm in bed I just look up. The LED/LCD tvs are as thin as 1.2 inches and extremely durable. If you plan to run the tvs on the inverter be sure your inverter has pure sine wave. Very important, some say its not, because they have used modified sine wave and it worked, but for how long?

What is now considered a class B started started out as a van conversion in the 60s. They gained in popularity in the 70s. Then the motorhomes became of age and were improved to what we have today. The current crop of class B's has also improved. At Madison I parked about 52 Road Treks compared to about 1800 Class A's. I would not call that a trend of any size. Each type has appeal to certain RVers.

Dipping the tank in solder is pretty common in the industry. My only concern is that the efficiency drops somewhat because the fins aren't as thin. It will make the radiator stronger but I don't think it's necessary in a motorhome app it's much easier riding

I would use a dryer in the air line if I was using one of the aftermarket compressors. I use my onboard air which has a dryer and cuts off a 132 lbs. I use it for air wrenches and for airing up tires when I change them on the wheels.

The gauge sender is probably located in the intake manifold. I think that if that was the problem the engine would still run ok. You might check the turbo. Take the intake hose off at the turbo and carefullly reach in and feel if the turbine/compressor shaft is free to turn. Should turn very free but have no side or end play. The waste gate has a very strong spring to keep it closed so I doubt if it is stuck open because it would have had to be opened under high boost at the moment of failure.

It sounds like a thermostat problem. When it goes on the contacts have a magnet that holds it together for a degree or two or three before it breaks contact. That is so it won't rapidly cycle.

We run the refrigerator on electric with the inverter when going down the road.

We traveled all through Alaska sometimes 30mph. Whats the rush, enjoy the view. With the proper protection and driving techniques our damage was one rock chip in the windshield. No marks on the toad. Went on lot of gravel roads. Spent a month there, it was priceless.

We cruised four times and enjoyed each and every one, however one needs to drive through Alaska to fully appreciate the state and mingle with the natives. After a month of touring we had one rock chip on the windshield. You have to drive with caution when on gravel roads because trucks coming the other way run about 70 mph and kick up a lot of the gravel. The trick is to slow way down and angle towards the shoulder. Would like to do it again, so much to see and do.

We have been to DC a number of times and have always stayed at Greenbelt National park. The subway station is about a mile and a half from the entrance to the park. We usually go after 9:30 in the morning and return after 7:00 in the evening that way we can take our bicycles. Getting around DC is tough if your walking and a bike is really handy. Mostly flat terrain. We have even gone on a bike tour with the National Park Service. The park only has showers and bathrooms. There is water and dump station. We usually stay a week to two weeks.

We always check out the gift shops looking for magnets from the area. We have several hundred magnets from around the world that are displayed on a big board at home.

No matter where you visit there are going to be tourist traps. The neat thing about going on the last Alaska cruise of the season is that the shop keepers discount their stuff heavily. I bought five fifty five dollar jackets for five dollars each. If you go to china, some of the stuff isn't even made there. It's made in Thailand or Malaysia or somewhere else because the labor in China is too high.

It might be one of the cac hoses. I had one come off because the hose clamp broke. Reacted the same way as you discribe.

If your refrigerator temp is 36-40 the freezer should be 0-15. You might check the door seal and make sure its 100%.

The radiator coolant temp is 180-200 degrees at the top and then the cooling with the air flowing through the fins cools the coolant roughly 50 degrees. The cooler coolant then enters the engine water pump and is circulated through the engine cooling passages which reheats it to 180-200 degrees. The trans cooler in the lower part of the radiator is placed at the coolest part of the coolant and it does heat the coolant somewhat. In the cold winter it helps heat the transmission fluid which helps the transmission warm up faster. On my diesel pusher the trans cooler is in the bottom radiator hose and the trans temp is in the 170 degree range at highway speeds in the summer.

Will arrive on Sunday for the GS rally with a new paint job if it gets done. Sitting in Bremen Indiana now waiting for it to be finished.

This is not new. At Perry Ga last year I parked 15 towables, 8 electrics and 7 non-electrics that had pre-registered. The top brass wandered by from time to time to keep an eye on things. I put them on the corner of the family electric lot and across the road for non-electrics. They behaved as well as our regular members!

When I went from 19.5 to 22.5 about 10 years ago I bought Toyos because they cost less than Michelins. I paid less than $180 each for 245/75x22.5. I was told Michelins would ride smoother so about 2 years ago I tried them and they do ride much smoother. I guess the sidewalls are more flexible. There is a difference between a truck tire and an RV tire in some sizes. The Michelins are 235/80x22.5 with the same diameter.

We did Alaska for the first time in 2001. Drove to Vancouver, checked into a campground and was shuttled to the cruise dock for a 7 day cruise. Spent a month going through Canada Yukon and Alaska. Went on the Alcan the whole way. One needs to both cruise and drive to see Alaska. Cruised 3 more times on the last cruise of the season and stay on board in Vancouver and sail to Hawaii. Stay there for a month then fly home.

One of the reasons I suggested a change to a full sine wave inverter is with all the current crop of electronics, modified sine wave is tough on them. The other reason is you can set the charge rates the mfg recomends.

I would install a new xantrex full sine wave inverter, 2000 or 3000 watt. The charger has the settings that your batteries need.

Why don't you call Newmar. They seem to be friendly folks, went on a factory tour last Friday.

I would be concerned about the towing capacity if you are wanting to tow a boat. A lot of 80's vintage coaches were maxed out with just the house on the chassis, such as the need for a tag axle. Another thing is that even if the coach is low mileage things like the roof ac's, water Heater, refrigerator, etc. could need replacing. I would look for something in the mid to late 90's. I have noticed diesel pushers in the 12,000- 16,000 price range.

I always carry at least one spare. I am leaving Az tomorrow morning headed to Bremen In for a paint job. Will be gone for about 4 months. I also carry an extra tire in the pu toad. I have traveled for 36 years , 400,000 miles, and 10 motorhomes with a spare at all the times. My current tire size is 235/80r22.5. My fear has been not having the right size tire and having to wait hours or days for the right size.

I recently installed a new memory foam 60x80 full queen mattress and have slept on it for 7 days so far. The brand is Ever-Pedic and is made in Elkhart. If you opt for a memery foam be sure it intended for rv use. It doesn't turn into a brick when cold. An rv queen mattress is 60x74.