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  1. I edited my previous post to include links to CALTRANS concerning speed limits when running chains. Those links state for heavy-duty vehicles actual link chains are required.
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    Needing New Tires

    Tire "zippering" is caused by running tires underinflated according to Michelin. re: new tires. This time(2017) I bought 275/70R22.5 LR H Sailun truck tires. They ride well and grip the road well. Best part IMO; I bought 6, had them mounted and balanced. The total bill was $,1380 including taxes.
  3. Does liquids drain OK? If liquids do drain OK, use a back-flush attachment to try to dislodge solids.
  4. No, not IMO. what you did is no different than having the battery replaced, and that might only require redoing the radio pre-sets. I suspect the new switches are faulty.
  5. Now I can't get that mental picture out of my head; especially if you reverse the drill.
  6. TruckerPath has many options to display.
  7. Since a malfunctioning air dryer can cause many issues, how long since yours was serviced?
  8. Some MH's do not charge the chassis battery while on shore power. Do you have a multi-meter to check voltage?
  9. Reading this article might be informative: http://criticalfueltech.com/faq.html
  10. RV park WiFi is designed for working with email programs, paying bills, etc.FMCA has hot spot features available on the main page, it's called Tech Connect: https://www.fmca.com/index.php?option=com_fmcatechconnectv2&view=home
  11. Our MH measures 12'6". The sales brochure states 12'6". I erroneously exited I 65 once in Nashville TN. I immediately saw a very large sign stating clearance 12'6". Just then a city bus passed me by, I followed that bus underneath the I 65 bridge without breathing. At least I didn't make a convertible out of our MH.
  12. Exactly! MH should be fully-loaded and ride-height be at designated measurements prior to alignment for best results. Now I use cruise-control regularly, otherwise I find myself driving at 70 MPH instead of my normal 62 MPH.
  13. These pictures and explanation seem to indicate incorrect camber might be the problem. Michelin Truck tire PDF seems to indicate loose wheel bearings or counter-steering due to drive axle mis-alignment. That is a very important part of having a vehicle aligned, a drive axle mis-alignment is also the main cause of the steering wheel not sitting level when driving straight. Mine was out by 3/4", since the total alignment steering is more like driving my pickup than previous to the total alignment, which BTW cost me $300 at a local HDT repair shop.
  14. Jim that link reminded me of the catalytic converter "test pipe" for gasoline engines.
  15. Regrettably that is usually what happens when employees are only trained to read from the computer screen. When I get an operator that begins to sound hesitant i ask to speak with a supervisor, they normally know their business. If the operator says all supervisors are busy, I say I'll wait.
  16. TruckerPath is designed for semi drivers, it will not route you on any road not approved for HDT traffic. The only RV app I know of is the Good Sam app.
  17. Just in case no-one has told you, traveling and camping with a MH is the most expensive choice. I would not travel without lighting on the towed vehicle, the liability is too great.
  18. Approx. 15-20 MPH is maximum safe speed with chains. EDIT: I was wrong, CALTRANS says 25-30 MPH. https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls and https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls
  19. Did I understand you right? You said the central vac system has even been replaced??
  20. Ross is right, the full-width flap will kick up road debris and stones if 4" or less from the pavement. I'm getting set to remove my full-width flap and install dually mud flaps behind the rear wheels, 4" from the pavement JIC I must drive crushed stone roads again. Dually mud flaps are quite inexpensive at truck stops, and it only took one to do both sides for my MH. I cut it in half and punched new holes in the bottom half for bolting to the MH. Even with only my full-width flap, when I start my pickup we tow, the electric radiator fans come on at full speed for approx. 3 minutes after unhooking from the MH.
  21. Welcome to the FMCA discussion forums! The place most suited to supply you with the correct answer is the FMCA Beaver Ambassador Club. https://beaveramb.org/forum/
  22. Looks to me like the Newmar retrofit was too close to that refrigerant line is the root cause, then normal road movement did the rest.
  23. The LPT39 troubleshooting and repair manual somewhat offers some insight since you do not have an inverter.
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