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  1. rayin

    Unusual tire wear

    When alignment was checked, hopefully they did a total alignment check.(commonly known as dog-tracking). Usually if the rear axle is out of alignment(thrust angle) your steering wheel is not level when driving straight ahead,
  2. 18 years is the maximum when i was buying an ESC through Good Sam/Camping World. I read somewhere it has been shortened to 15 by some companies.The first 3 yr contract repaired everything that failed/broke, subsequent contract had only 2 claims filed. MH was 18 then so no more ESC allowed. An easy way to find out for sure is phone wholesalewarranties.com and ask, I think they have a 15 yrs limit too.
  3. Only you can say if an Extended Service Contract is worth the money for your circumstances. We bought an ESC when we bought our 2000 MH because it had been parked in a barn for 8 years prior to our purchase. IMO that first contract was well worth the expense, it more than paid for itself + deductibles, fuel for delivery trips, etc. The next 3 yr contract was a straight loss, no covered claims were made. This is like buying health insurance, it is not an investment, but rather, buying financial protection. IMO the best independent broker is wholesalewarranties.com Some companies sell directly to the public, but I can't remember names.
  4. That will do it Joe! Having some beer with that might increase the persuasion.
  5. In cold weather, absorption refrigerators do not work well, especially if the interior of the RV is unheated. The LP nor 120VAC heaters can generate enough heat fast enough to keep the fluid boiling. It often helps to tape a piece of cardboard over the lower vent louvers; BUT, closely monitor the refrigerator cooling unit for over-heating.
  6. That sounds like Newmar/Winnebago hit out out of the park with this FRED.
  7. If you are using W10, the link to the article is on the MSNBC/US news app.The CDC is receiving cell phone location data from a 3rd party who gets it from the carriers to track gatherings. A good thing IMO, however we all know once a programs is started if often never goes away.
  8. In this case a good thing IMO; however____.https://www.wsj.com/articles/government-tracking-how-people-move-around-in-coronavirus-pandemic-11585393202
  9. Download the sales brochure for your MH, it will identify pre-wiring: https://www.entegracoach.com/brochures/
  10. rayin

    1976 Apollo 2600 RB

    Bad condenser??
  11. Today one must be a righter, proofreading before publishing is a must.
  12. rayin

    1976 Apollo 2600 RB

    IF you are stuck alongside the road you may temporarily get going again by bypassing the resistor. The result will be burned points and perhaps ruined condenser though.
  13. rayin

    1976 Apollo 2600 RB

    I do not recall exactly, follow the 12V hot wire coming on the coil backwards to the ballast resistor. This video may explain better than me. The function of the ballast resistor is fully-explained here: https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ballast-resistor To see what the resistor may look like, type in Dodge ballast resistor on a search engine the click on pictures in the header. They used several different designs.
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    1976 Apollo 2600 RB

    Brett, I remember that ballast resistor but not much more. my 1976 Allegro on Dodge chassis had one. I got lucky, a wire broke at the terminal, repaired that alongside the highway.That was around 1984/5.
  15. I agree; with the negative cable(s) to the MH removed, fully-charged batteries should maintain charged for many months.
  16. Locating a HDT repair shop that will total align a MH is the first step. Anyone who performs alignment will also replace worn parts.
  17. I saw a man yesterday with a bandana around his face. Any old port in a storm I suppose. Wonder if I would freak people out if I get my old gas mask out of my old foot locker?
  18. I used to live in the country, but every year the city gets closer and closer. Some think my land is a big park, no trespassing signs are targets, etc. Wonder if I can buy a herd of junk-yard dogs and put an electric fence under the barbed wire fence to keep dogs in?(not really, just thinking out loud)
  19. Food for thought; I'm on several RVing forums, it appears there is a concerted effort to post this "speculation" from RVtravel on all RVing discussion forums. RVtravel is losing paid members because of their focus on bringing down Camping World.
  20. Our family Dr.(internist) called us today. She asked our current activities, then told me in a stern voice that we must wear a mask when we go to where other people are, grocery, WM in particular. She said older males with heart problems seem the be the least able to recover from COVID19. She closed her office and works from home via telephone and computer. Her husband has heart problems and the risk of keeping her office open is too great a risk. I respect her decision. Sure hope this runs its course quickly, I'm about to work myself to the bone here on the farm, just to keep my mind busy. Too bad fall is the time for fence-post setting and fence building, I have 1/2 mile waiting to be built and ~2 miles to be repaired.
  21. I think the 101 international rally is still on. Events dept. direct line (513) 474-3622
  22. Escapees lifetime membership is only offered once in a while, it it not open all the time. Your best bet is to have leave your name with Escapees HQ.
  23. Good grief! That would require a fleet of police vehicles to run interference. That's half a city block.
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