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    UPDATE:

    I stopped at our local Ford dealer today. Our Mariner already had the recall, trans computer reprogramming, installed prior to sale. It was also built late enough to have the newer dip stick (adjusted fluid level) installed at the factory. The rest of the technical service bulletin just repeated the instructions in the owner's manual; run engine for 5 minutes prior to and after towing, stop every 6 hours and run engine for 5 minutes, when running engine hold brake down and shift through all the gears and back to neutral. I guess we'll just trust that Ford knows what they're doing and if they don't the repairs will be on their dime.

    I would still like to hear any other owners experiences with towing 2010 Escapes/Mariners.

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    I have read all the problems experienced with the 2009 models of the Mariner/Escape and am wondering if anyone is having problems with the 2010 model year. We bought a new Mariner in May this year. Had a Blue Ox base plate and wiring installed. We use a Brake Buddy with it. We have been on a couple 3 hour trips with no problems. I am wondering if they made a change to prevent the previous problems or if we should expect problems at any time now.

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    HI WE ALSO HAVE A DAMON (CHALLENGER) WE WILL BE FULLTIMERS AS OF DEC 11, 09 (SOON). WE TRIED TO FIND A CHAPTER ANYWHERE FOR DAMON BUT WAS UNABLE TO. THE MANUFACTURE ONLY KNEW OF FMCA BUT LIKE YOU SAY THEY DONT HAVE ONE EITHER. I GUESS THERE NOT TO POPULAR (I HAPPEN TO LIKE MINE), BUT IF YOU GET IT OFF THE GROUND LET ME KNOW I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN. I THINK FOR THE MONEY THERE A GOOD ONE

    GARY

    Hello Gary,

    I told Damon I could not identify much interest on the FMCA list for a Damon owners chapter. They said they may try to organize an owners club through the company and would let me know if they do. I imagine it depends on how the economy and RV sales go in the future. If I hear anything I will pass it along.

    Ron

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    we stayed at Camp Hatteras in Rodanthe and enjoyed ourselves. Also heard that Ocean Lakes in Myrtle beach is good.

    David & Sheila'98 U270 Foretravel

    Hello,

    I looking at all the literature I thought Camp Hatteras looked nice too. I will make note of your recommendation for this spring. Thanks for the input.

    Ron

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    We have a Damon Tuscany that we just love and wondered if there is any interest out there for forming a Damon owner's chapter of FMCA? I am also testing the waters with Damon Corp. I am assuming this chapter would be of interest primarily for the Great Lakes area (MI, IN, OH, IL). Let me know so I can see if the interest is there before I look into the mechanics of forming a chapter. Thanks.

    Ron

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    I highly recommend Willow Tree Resort http://www.willowtreervr.com/. We have stayed several times and love it. Extremely large paved level sites. Well maintained, friendly, plenty of walking / biking paths even around the lake. Great rec and exercise room. No complaints at all.. love it. Also close to sites and activity of Myrtle Beach. Worth a stay of at least a week or more!

    Ruby

    Sneads Ferry, NC

    Ruby,

    Thanks for the recommendation. By their website it looks like more of a country setting instead of the normal tourist trap. We will keep this in mind for our early spring trip. Thanks again.

    Ron

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    We have stayed at Ocean Lakes in S Myrtle Beach for several years. We have always enjoyed the park. In April 0f 2010 we have reservations at Pirate Land just for a change of scenery. We do take the Grand Daughter with us. We have visited the KOA in Myrtle Beach, but prefer Ocean lakes. We travel in a 40' Phaeton.

    Hello.

    Thanks for the recommendation. Ocean Lakes was on my list. From the web site it looked very nice. I will put a check mark next to that one. We hope to be there in April 2010 for a week or so. We have a 40' Damon Tuscany.

    Ron

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    Ron And Anne:

    I lived in Michigan about 40 years ago in Rochester. It is too cold up there for me anymore.

    We stayed at Pirateland in just South of Myrtle Beach and it is nice. They have sites on the beach and also away from the beach in nice shady areas. We have also visited the KOA in Myrtle Beach. It is about a block from downtown and is a very shady, nice, well-kept park. They are not on the water but only about a two-blocks walk from the beach. Myrtle Beach is probably South Carolina's biggest family camping area. They have a good many campgrounds that are very large -- over 1,000 campsites.

    We currently live in North Augusta, South Carolina, just across the river from Augusta Ga.

    Hello.

    Thanks for the recommendation. I will put a check mark next to Pirateland on my list. We live in Mt. Pleasant, MI but I did spend several weeks in Augusta, GA at Fort Gordon in the early 70's. Thanks for the info.

    Ron

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    We are looking for campground recommendations near Myrtle Beach, S.C., and the Outer Banks (near Rodanthe), N.C. We will be there next April and hope to spend a week at each location. We prefer a little shade rather than totally open. We have a 40-foot diesel pusher, so good roads into the park and level sights are preferred. We don't need children's activities, but we do travel with an older, well-behaved dog that controls our lives. I have located several parks online but it is hard tell which would be best from their websites. We would happy to hear any recommendations you might have. Thanks.

    Ron and Anne

    Michigan

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    Thanks for all the suggestions. I have already saved information on all the Walmarts and truck stops along our route south. I had trouble replying to the forum because I changed or FMCA login ID and couldn't figure out how to get back in to reply. I finally figured it out. South Carolina here we come!

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