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    Seemed like we got about a dozen shots in each arm after they mopped our arms with alcohol. Probably was far fewer, but it sure felt like a bunch. Of course, the next thing the DI told us was to drop and given him 20. Seemed like he was sadistic, but apparently moving your arms and using the muscles after the injections is supposed to help relieve the pain. After all that, getting the one-at-a-time vaccine is a calk walk.

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    1 hour ago, desertdeals69 said:

    The problem with the classifieds in the magazine for sale is that a large majority of the listings are brokers wanting to buy coaches.  Very few coaches are for sale, like one in twenty.

    Which is quite the opposite from other similar publications, like Wheels Of Time published by ATHS (American Truck Historical Society) which has an active classified section which is largely made up of vehicles and parts for sale by members, not commercial advertisers. They are also a non-profit, so there are clearly ways of making this work.

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    This wouldn't have to be in the forums either, if there is concern about classifieds coming from non-members for nefarious reasons. Just put it inside the Member Dashboard area and call it the Swap Meet page. With it open to FMCA members only, it would serve two purposes: 1) it would be a place for members to post things they no longer need or which they are seeking, and 2) it would be another membership benefit to advertise. Also, with only members having access there would be much less worry about nefarious postings since we know who everyone is.

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    Do a little research into CARB rules. There are exceptions for vehicles registered as motor homes - they are exempt from many of the rules that trucks and buses must adhere to, but being in another state I'm not fully versed in this. What I know about it is from friends with older bus conversions in CA, and they are all able to keep operating due to the exceptions for RVs.

    If you're being told that you can't register by someone at the DMV, I'd suggest doing your research and then contacting someone in management at the DMV office before trying again. Hopefully someone from CA will chime in with more specifics.

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    Thanks for the update. Would be great to see photos of the repaired fittings when you get the tank back - maybe even before you re-install so we can see how they put them in. You're certainly not the only one that will face repairs like this, and I think the added information you're providing is helpful.

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    51 minutes ago, robh said:

    This forum actually is titled for FMCA feedback. Might want to change or delete it if suggestions are not welcome here.

    Carl & Herman - I've got to agree with robh on this one. If this forum is designated for FMCA feedback, doesn't that imply it's the place for members/users to provide feedback to FMCA leadership without being slapped down? Wouldn't it also imply that FMCA leadership is monitoring this forum for what members/users are saying? If not, then it really is a waste of everyone's time to even have this particular forum.

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    3 hours ago, manholt said:

    We got a notification from EFS/TSD, that your card would only be accepted at participating stations, effective 1/01/2021.

    Why the ref. to EO 11?

    Where did you see this notification? I have the app and am on their email list but didn't see anything. The only thing I've seen is a notice on their app about a $1 additional fee for using the card outside the discount network.

    What is EO 11?

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    23 hours ago, urbanhermit said:

    Maybe it's a lack of planning -- I start thinking about refueling only when I drop to 3/8 of a tank -- but so far I haven't benefitted much from using my TSD card:  I always pull into truck stops that accept the card but don't discount below their cash price and add a service charge.  I'd be  better off carrying a few hundred cash (so far, with The Executive Department still working, we only take long weekend trips of 300 to 450 miles one way).  

    On a side note, the Oceans Eleven gang could probably score better knocking over a Loves than a Vegas casino . . . .

    Just re-read your post...

    The EFS card that the TSD program uses will be accepted as payment in nearly all truck stops. But, just because they accept the card as payment doesn't mean that they participate in the discount program. You have to read the price guide periodically to see which stations/brands are in the discount program, otherwise you'll have to pay the fee and get no discount.

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    4 hours ago, urbanhermit said:

    Maybe it's a lack of planning -- I start thinking about refueling only when I drop to 3/8 of a tank -- but so far I haven't benefitted much from using my TSD card:  I always pull into truck stops that accept the card but don't discount below their cash price and add a service charge.  I'd be  better off carrying a few hundred cash (so far, with The Executive Department still working, we only take long weekend trips of 300 to 450 miles one way).  

    On a side note, the Oceans Eleven gang could probably score better knocking over a Loves than a Vegas casino . . . .

    With a range as far as most of us have, it's usually possible to plan a fuel stop far ahead of it being needed. I aim to refuel after 600 miles, but could easily go over 1,000 without hitting empty. That gives me quite a wide latitude in choosing stopping points. The TSD website has a listing of the current discounts and a brief comment letting users know which have the largest discounts. With this information, it only takes a few minutes to find a fuel stop along the way. The discount from TSD is usually large enough to make the effort worthwhile.

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    On 1/11/2021 at 1:14 PM, schoonmakerjon said:

    All,   I'm evaluating Internet connection options to support basic internet browsing, email and TV/audio streaming services.   I've noticed there appears to be 2 primary options to make the Internet connection and acquire quality services.   I'm interested in folks taking either of these approaches and their experience installing, setting up and getting quality services.   The 2 approaches I've investigated are:

    1.  Use a major mobile phone service provider, e.g. AT&T, Verizon and install their hotspot device.   The Verizon options are the Jetpack MiFI 8800L or MiFi M2100 5G UW.   Both are installed inside the RV and provide inside WiFI services for TVs, tablets, smartphones, etc.

    2.  Use a major rooftop antenna supplier with connection to the respective mobile data/phone service providers, e.g. AT&T, Verizon.   The Winegard 360+ or Connection 2.0 are the examples here.  These involve installing a rooftop antenna, similar to satellite TV, and then wiring into the RV.   I believe either Winegard product requires a respective mobile service SIM card to make the connection into their network.

    Option #1 appears simpler/easier, the question is quality of connection/service.   Please advise anyone current installation approaches and setup/operational experiences.   Thank you.

    There's also a third option, which we've gone with. I installed a roof-top antenna that is connected to a module inside the coach which helps to relay the cell signal from a more distant or weak tower. It does help our reception inside the coach since the antenna is much higher than our devices inside the coach and allows us to keep a good signal when we wouldn't be able to otherwise. This type of system doesn't require an additional sim card or data plan - it just allows the one we have to work better. When we are in a campground, I am able to raise the antenna even higher which helps even more.

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    2 hours ago, akadeadeye said:

    Thanks,  I didn't know about the FMCA/TCS card until receiving an email from FMCA yesterday.  The TSD Logistics seems more versatile, but you still have to go to the trouble of "funding" another bank account as opposed to keeping the TCS card funded.  Oh well.

    Don

    There's really no reason to run the TSD card from a separate bank account. Some do it for added safety, but I don't find it any more risky than all the other bills that I have paid via automatic draws like my utility bills and insurance bills. If you do want to keep a second account for the TSD card, it's not at all difficult to add funds to that second account in seconds using the app from your bank. I can transfer money between accounts in the bank's app for free and it literally takes a few seconds. The TCS card, however, takes a concerted effort to fund - nothing about it is terribly convenient.

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    If my understanding is correct, that TCS fuel card is not new, just the advertising for it is. I had one of those cards a year or so ago and ended up terminating my account. It is not the same as the TSD card. That's a totally different program run by a company out of Texas, I believe.

    There have been numerous threads about the TCS fuel card and comparisons with the TSD card: https://community.fmca.com/search/?q="tcs fuel card"&updated_after=any&sortby=relevancy

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    1 hour ago, erniee said:

    I did that but the software seems to jump all over the place and not stay on the dashboard drop down. This is a weird setup 

    You don't need the drop down. When you log in, you will be directed to your Membership Dashboard automatically. Just scroll down that page and look for the red rectangle in the left-hand column which says Membership Directory in the middle of it.

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    5 hours ago, manholt said:

    All tires today have to meet or exceed, the same standards!  That said, its a matter of personal preference.  IMHO Michelin is over priced.    

    They may all have to meet the same base standards but some companies certainly do it better than others, and some strive to exceed the standards.

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    13 minutes ago, rayin said:

    After walking through truck stop lots and observing steer tire brands I realized about15% were Sailun brand. ...

    I'm glad that the tires work for you, but I wouldn't use what I saw on trucks at a truck stop as a guiding light when choosing tires for my coach. The decisions made by truck drivers and/or trucking companies are based on a whole other set of conditions and decision points from what RV owners would use. They're concerned about price, price, and price. Next would be if the tires can last a long time. Comfort and ride quality, if considered at all, is way down on the list.

    I'm not saying that Sailun tires (or any other tires) won't perform well for an RV owner, just that I'd want some data other than seeing them on trucks at a truck stop.

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    30 minutes ago, manholt said:

    Richard, I remember when you went thru the learning curve on your tank!  Perhaps you can PM the OP and help out?

    Good point. My leak was along a seam line and quite easy to fix. A crack next to a fitting is slightly different, but depending on the severity of it there is still a chance an easy fix would work.

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