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That's it, it actually has no legal meaning since every tire mfgr. is self-qualifying for USDOT approval. The only fact I pay attention to is observing the percentage of company-owned OTR trucks running them on steer axles.

Carl one of the couples in our S.M.A.R. T. group had a Alfa SeeYa, he and a large 5er took an alternate route to bypass that underpasss, the rest of us made it through OK. YaKnow it''s almost impossible to not duck your head in that situation, all the time knowing it doesn't help.

Agreed. I could not do the necessary calculations for any RV, that's above my pay grade. I'll leave that for the math experts.

That is only one persons opinion/blog, of which I do not place much trust. Such a speech vehicle does have it's use, for instance that one reads like "give up already Tiffin the MH mfgr is dead".

Many years ago a irv2 member calculated the wind load necessary to blow over his 5er. For his specific unit the straight-line wind load was 80 MPH. I remember seeing his spread-sheet for the calculations involved, he even had the weight, height from frame to micrrowave-both directions listed, along with everything else that weighed over 50 lbs.

Herman IMO your suggestion should have already been pushed to the forefront by the EB, as our dues is about 1/2 the cost of any other medical Assist program. Perhaps it's past time we have a marketing major as head of membership services who is also an avid RVer and understands crowd appeal.(15 second TV/radio commercials etc)

Of course you are correct, but as you said tire mfgrs. self-certify, which means we all must depend on tire mfgrs. to always tell the truth. That brings up Michelin RV tire sidewall cracking, Goodyear RV tire rivering, etc. and what actually is the truth about any brand name. For instance I'm running Sailun truck tires, which according to the mfgr. are constructed the same as Michelin RV/truck tires. The company did move production facilities from China to VietNam in 2017, supposedly to legally avoid the import duties from China and use a completely new truck tire mfg. plant.

The chart reads in kpa not psi. 900kpa = 130.5psi. http://www.prinxtire.com/product/bus/2020/1111/11.html Using the data in the PrinX link you may now calculate the proper air pressure for your new tires.BUT keep in mind load/inflation charts reflect the minimum air pressure to support the corresponding load, that means the tire is operating at 100% capacity - no reserve. Tireman9 recommends adding a 15% air pressure reserve capacity. https://www.rvtiresafety.net/search/label/Inflation As to a "no name" brand. ALL OTR tires sold in the U.S.A. must meet the minimum requirements of the USDOT/NHTSA

Right! At 55kmph a driver doesn't' have time to perform these mental calculations. That's one reason why all speedometers have both scales on the readout. Feet to Meters is the same type conversion, only much less used in daily driving. I have a small permanent placard on the dash of our MH, it states " minimum height 13 feet/ 3.1 Meters. That worked great until the caravan leader happened upon an unmarked RR underpass in Newfoundland. ( ´△｀)

There are several USDOT/NTSB documents stating lack of use causes sidewall cracks.This is one: https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/Documents/2014_Tire_Safety_SYM_Panel_4b_Kane.pdf

Carl, Spartan uses Bilstein shocks. I bought my replacements from shockwarehouse.com They have a very good chassis lookup tool for MH's and the pricing is right. Watch their shipping, mine didn't arrive for 3 weeks. UPDATE: Koni shock lookup @ shockwarehouse.com

We encountered several CG's with bad power in NT Canada, Alaska CG's were OK in 2012.

Universal compressed air quick connects: https://www.grainger.com/category/pipe-hose-tube-fittings/hose-products/hose-fittings-couplings/multipurpose-hose-fittings-couplings/multipurpose-quick-connect-air-couplings/universal-interchange-quick-connect-air-couplings All one needs is the male ends, they fit into industrial and automotive quick connects.

There are several up and coming truck tire brands that are IMO of the same quality as Michelin or Goodyear at approx. 1/2 2/3 the price. I am well satisfied with the Sailun truck tires I now run. Hankook is becoming widely known.

I agree, plastic welding is fairly easy, the hard part is cleaning the tank and getting it completely dry inside so the heat gun/welder doens't get anything hot and runny then ruin the weld. Links to RV holding tank suppliers, just in case: https://www.icondirect.com/waste-holding-tanks/ https://www.plastic-mart.com/category/34/rv-holding-tanks

That must have included the batteries; if I have the batteries I can swap them in 15-20 minutes, IF I have taken a picture of the wiring first thing. Several companies make true deep-cycle 12V batteries: https://lifelinebatteries.com/products/rv-batteries/ MIghtyMax and PowerSonic Trojan Motive The best deep cycle batteries for 2021:https://cleanenergysummit.org/best-deep-cycle-batteries/

All of the replies alluded to the problem, never use strong acidic or basic cleaners, it reacts with aluminum. Do as all others have recommended, only use mild cleaners or plain water on aluminum. Even automatic dish washer soap is too strong, it will oxidize(a form of rusting) aluminum.

I fail to see that on the tire program page either, same link as five posted: https://www.fmca.com/rv-tires-discounts

When we bought this MH in 2013 it had 24,xxx miles. The first owner bought it to use as an office at NASCAR events, attended several then became too ill to drive the MH. It sat parked in his barn for 8 years. I"ve had a few problems within the past 2 years that were unrelated to low miles or long-term storage. MIght be a good idea to hire an RV inspector if you have reservations as to condition.

Freigthliner and Spartan build side-radiator MH chassis, which IMO is preferable to a rear-radiator chassis.

The elephant in the room is the existence of a loan/lien on the trailer in Canada. If the person who proposes to sell you this trailer does not posses a legal title(bill of sale does not substitute for title in some states) I would not fall into a mess by paying money before I laid eyes on the clean title.

Once you narrow your choices verify in each owners manual it may be recreational towed. In a different thread there was confusion about a Chevy Equinox- after the fact..:(

Gee Whizz. I paid $25K for my complete 60'X40'X15' pole barn garage with concrete floor filled with rebar and woven wire fence 10 years ago. This is an expensive lifestyle we have chosen. I ordered crushed limestone for my driveway today, he said the price per ton has nearly doubled in the past year.

Hello Gregory! Welcome to the discussion forums. You presently have 2 ways to go to Alaska, air or sea. Hopefully that will be relaxed this summer. I have no current information for you as we went in 2012. I do recommend you email the Alaska Tourism Bureau and request their booklets for visitors, plus renting an RV information. One do not miss is an airplane ride over the top of Mt. Denali if the weather is clear up there, usually cloudy. Reservations required. They would only allow me to take the lower altitude flight because I have had a heart attack and asthma. Purchase the 2021 Alaska coupon book if you plan of visiting as many things as you can work in. Locate someone with an old copy of Milepost Magazine for road directions as often a GPS is not accurate there.The roads are still the same so an old magazine is adequate, only things like restaurants and gas stations etc change.. If you plan to drive the Top of The World Highway (actually gravel and mud) it is a full-days drive playing it safe. While we were there a full-timing couple went over the side, rolled down the mountain a ways.. Totally destroyed their diesel pusher MH. I do have driving tips if you decide to take the very scenic drive. Although the same highway, the drive to Chicken AK part is full 2-lane paved highway. I'm getting carried away, thats it for now.

Of all the travel trailers made, Airstream holds its value best. A buddy bought one new in 1979, he took it to the factory sometime in the 90's and had the exterior polished and other updates. He was offered more than it cost new about 10 years ago.