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Be sure to place blocking under the frame. Last year a mechanic in Indiana was suffocated when the MH he was underneath pinned him. He suffocated to death before he could be rescued.

I did not call the roadside assistance number, only the customer service number. It was an automated msg. Perhaps I should have called the current member roadside assistance number, but I guessed they would have simply transferred me to the customer service automated msg. again.

Sounds like you'll just give them my information and they will/might call me within 24 hrs., I wanted the information today. My phone number is unpublished for a specific reason. If Saferide customer service does not care to answer their phones directly, to me it is a sign of how much they actually care about customer service. I will attempt to phone Saferide customer service again, if a person does not answer, I'm done. I wonder about a current policy holder requesting assistance now. I already know about customer service at GS., yes it's more expensive, and I get to talk to a person on the first call. This reminds me of all the difficulties posted with the tech services , Mr. Smith is monitoring. I understand FMCA is merely a broker with these companies, and thus has no control over their operations. Thank you for your prompt reply.

Wife and I discussed joining the roadside assistance program @ $69/yr. I've attempted to call Saferide customer service (877) 581-8581. No-one answers the phone, it rings about 8 times then a recording says to leave a message and someone will call back within 24 hrs. This is unacceptable for any customer service department in my opinion, if they actually want to sell their product. No wonder it only costs $69 if this is an example of their service to contract holders. I phoned FMCA membership in hope they could answer my questions, but the man said they are not connected with Saferide in any way. The only way to obtain answers is to contact Saferide directly. Looks like we'll be staying with Good Sam ERS since Saferide does not answer their phone.

Have you used rubber lube on the bushings in the suspension?

Everyone is shooting in the dark until waynemcissac posts the make/model of his frig.

He might run a temporary/test hot wire (w/fuse) to the motor to insure it hasn't failed. If the motor runs, it is eliminated, if the fuse blows he knows there is a short somewhere. This doesn't help locate the OEM fuse, sorry.

Exercise great care when underneath your MH. Earlier this year a mechanic in Indiana was suffocated when the MH he was working underneath unexpectedly lost air pressure and pinned him. The ultimate penalty for not following safety procedures. That said, I suggest blocking underneath the frame, then crawling underneath with a spray bottle of 50/50 dish soap N water, then spray every air line, connection, and device to locate air leaks.

Humm, I signed up to be a beta user for the new website, so far I haven't seen any difference.

I registered my new tires with the mfgr. instead of a 3rd party.

Do your homework before spending money. The FMCA tires page states to do this because some Michelin dealers will sell for less than the FMCA discounted price.

Us too!

DW has the free Trucker Path app on her phone, I've grown to like it. I've learned to ignore features that don't apply to our MH, and focus on the one that are beneficial.

My experience with the effects of constant sun exposure; my box trailer sits parked E to W, it hasn't been moved in 3 years. The tires on the South side of the trailer have sidewall cracks, the tires on the Norths side look like new. When I bought new Sailun tires for our MH, I also bought new tire covers. I already had my proof sun damages tires. Edit: I don't buy the "ozone damages tires so cover them" theory because there is no practical way to prevent ozone contact without shrink-wrapping them.

I've been using Sta-Bil in my farm tractors ever since my mechanic told me Ethanol would cause problems with everything that runs on gas. My 1972 farm tractor had never given me a problem after being stores most of the winter. I always add the appropriate amount of Sta-Bil to my 5G gas cans prior to re-filling them, sure it adds to the cost of gas, but IMO it's well worth the expense. I had to replace the carb on my ZTR lawn mower 4 years ago because I forgot to add Sta-Bil to my gas can that fall before storing the ZTR for the winter. I haven't forgotten since. OH! a side note. This is still in the planning stage, diesel fuel is not immune to suffering the bad effects of Ethanol: https://www.dieselnet.com/tech/fuel_ediesel.php

I do realize the OP is selling their MH, but this was our financing route: That's what we did, well, we actually re-financed. We actually got a 3.5% annual loan, bought the MH; monthly payments are less than prior to the re-financing too. MH purchase price is now re-paid. There is nowhere one will find a 3.5% rate for financing an RV let alone an older one.

That has been our experience too. In fact, one RV park asked the coach age, when I said a 2000, she said "really"? it looks like it's new, and proceeded to have me sign the Parks registration slip.

This website is a place for exchange of RV manuals: http://www.rvingthemidwestconnection.com/manuals1990newer.htm If there is not a listing, for your RV, they have a section to request an owners manual for your specific RV. For appliance manuals, Bryant RV has an extensive library: http://bryantrv.com/docs.html

Thanks Bill, that sounds prudent. I'll grease and re-wrap them next week.

I agree, data can be manipulated to convey different results. I have read several posts on irv2.com by Michelin owners who have had their tires replaced under warranty for excessive sidewall cracking. Michelin defines sidewall cracking on page 27(last page) of their Michelin RV tires brochure.

Whomever said the sidewall cracks disappear when driving will need to prove that to Michelin, otherwise why are they replacing tires under warranty for excessive sidewall cracking.

I have seen ads from a few rebuilders on the net; you might contact one/some and inquire if they are buying.

I am one who used shrink wrap in an attempt to reduce water intrusion into the MH ball joints and retain grease. I just had a total wheel alignment performed on our MH ($300), the HDT shop owner inspected all of the steering components to include testing the ball joints. He said the ball joints are good @ 44,xxx miles, and instead of wrapping them, to simply use spray silicone for lubrication. I have removed the shrink wrap, sprayed them with pure silicone. We'll see in the future___.

received this email today, it is related to this thread simply because of this statement: " Please note: FMCA's Connect-On-The-Go mobile hotspot offer through Verizon is not part of FMCA Tech Connect+. Members are welcome to take advantage of both Connect-On-The-Go and FMCA Tech Connect+.' Here is the email: With FMCA, connecting on the road is easier than ever... FMCA Tech Connect+ is a benefit package that brings travel-friendly technology offers to FMCA members. For just $49.99 per month, members gain access to a package of tech-related offers. FMCA has done the work of researching and negotiating for you, so you can spend more time doing what you love – RVing! Technology is the future; why not take part in a benefit package that delivers it to you at a lower cost? Stay Connected FMCA has teamed with Sprint to bring members a mobile hotspot benefit: 3G-4G LTE as a truly unlimited monthly service, plus 300MB roaming coverage per month. Other than a one-time rental fee of $39.99 for the hotspot device, access to this benefit is automatically included in the $49.99 FMCA Tech Connect+ benefit price. Please note: No contract is required. Sprint holds the right to network manage. This offer is available in the U.S. only; no international data is included in the offer. Boost Your Signal Improve your mobile experience with WiFiRanger products that are designed to boost weak WiFi signal, secure public networks, and connect universally to all your devices. FMCA has teamed with WiFiRanger to bring FMCA Tech Connect+ members a 10% discount on all products. Defeat Dead Zones FMCA has teamed with CellBooster.us to offer FMCA Tech Connect+ members a 15% discount on all products. Defeat cellular dead-zones during cross-country trips and off-the-grid overnight stays. SureCall cellular signal boosters for RVs provide crystal-clear call quality and improved data speeds on all North American cell carriers. Plus, there's more! FMCA is negotiating more tech-friendly offers for you. You'll be notified as discounts are added to the FMCA Tech Connect+ benefit package. Active FMCA membership is required. This is an online offer only; FMCA staff is not authorized to sign up members for the plan. Members must sign up via the online portal. Please note: FMCA's Connect-On-The-Go mobile hotspot offer through Verizon is not part of FMCA Tech Connect+. Members are welcome to take advantage of both Connect-On-The-Go and FMCA Tech Connect+. Sounds confusing to me.

The average RV furnace efficiency is around 60-65%. I now forget where I read that though.