Boothbay Maine Area

[Boothbay Maine Area]

Will be visiting the Boothbay Maine area (actually staying in Phippsburg) for about a week the end of July early August and looking for recommendations on things to do while in that area.  

[Reprogramming Allison Transmission]

Have 70,000 miles on coach.

Changed transmission fluid & filters around 45,000 miles

Changed the transmission filters around 60,000 miles

[Reprogramming Allison Transmission]

I recently returned from out west traveling some pretty good grades and since returning noticed the shifting not to be as smooth as normal. I was discussing that issue with someone promoting changing to Amsoil synthetic and also mentioned the fuse thing to help out.

[Reprogramming Allison Transmission]

I have 3000 6-speed on my 2004 Allegro and was told that you could reset/reprogram the transmission by removing and replacing (after 30 seconds or so) the fuse to the transmission located at the chassis batteries.

Anyone heard of this?

If true, what’s the procedure (engine running/off)?

Thanks

[Ameriprise RV Insurance Feedback]

Anyone have any feedback or experiences with Ameriprise Insurance Co. on coverage for Motor Homes?

[Looking For Campground Near Birmingham AL]

We travel between Greenville, SC and Denton, TX and have stopped for one night at Cherokee Campground, 2800 Hwy. 93, Helena AL, 35080 (off of I-459 –Birmingham)

If you can get the Passport America rate, they’re okay for one night, and pretty convenient to the Interstate.

[Camping at Devil's Tower National Monument]

Appreciate the information, sounds like a worthwhile stop.

Does anyone know if there are any RV LENGTH RESTRICTIONS for camping there?

We’re traveling in 40ft MH & towing a vehicle.

[Camping at Devil's Tower National Monument]

Anyone camped at Belle Fourche Campground at Devil's Tower?

Are there restrictions on RV length for camping at this location? (Traveling in 40ft MH and tow vehicle)

Also, Anyone have information or comments on Devils Tower View Campground that is in the same area? (we are only planning for an overnight stay)

[Seeking Recommendation For Routing Great Falls, MT to Coram, MT]

Coming out of Great Falls which would be best; Highway 89 up to Route 2 over to Coram, or to stay on Interstate 15 up to Route 2 than over to Coram?

How are the grades and roads? Is one more scenic than the other?

Traveling in 40ft MH towing a vehicle.

Thanks, Jack Ricardo

[Amarillo, TX to Estes Park, CO]

Herman,

Thanks for the information; I plan on following your recommendation.

I was thinking on stopping in Pueblo for the night, by chance would have any recommendation on a decent campground or good place to stop for the night?

Again thanks, Jack Ricardo

[Amarillo, TX to Estes Park, CO]

Coming out of Amarillo is it better to work west over to hit I25 north and go thru Pueblo or stay north out of Amarillo and hookup with I70 W in Limon?

How the grades and roads?

I’ll be traveling in 40ft MH towing a vehicle.

Thanks, Jack Ricardo

[LNB Replacement for Winegard Crank-up Dish]

I’m thinking of changing to the Dish Network Mobile (dishformyrv) which they say works best with Receiver-Model VIP211k.

The Dish Receiver (Model VIP211k) works or requires (at a minimum) a dual LNB supposedly because they use two different signals or satelites 110 & 119.

Here’s the question/problem; on my MH, I have a Winegard RM Manual Crank-up with a single LNB.

Is there a way to change or modify the current single LNB with a suitable dual LNB replacement that will work with the as installed Winegard RM Manual Crank-up?

Thanks, Jack Ricardo

[Salt Lake City Campgrounds]

Please disregard the $90 a day quote. That price was for 2 days not 1; my error.

[Salt Lake City Campgrounds]

KOA quotes around $90 a night (Full Hookup w/50amp); is that the norm?

Is there anything comparable that’s a little more reasonable or is that the rate for Salt Lake City?

[Bryce Canyon to Zion via the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway UT-9]

Looking for routing recommendations and/or experiences traveling with MH & tow vehicle from Bryce Canyon to Zion using the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway UT-9 around Mid-September.

It says a MH of 13 ft max height is allowed thru the tunnel with escort. My MH is 12’ 9” and 40 ft in length (the escort is not the concern but the tunnel height). Also, how is the road regarding switchbacks and grades traveling that Highway?

I plan on staying at Watchman Campground in Zion.

Thanks, Jack Ricardo

[Trip Routing Information]

Thanks for the feedback; I probably was not too clear in my question; my main concern was traveling on US34 east out of Estes Park over to I-25 in an RV with tow. After a little more research, I understand that US34 east to I-25 is a scenic route (a little snaky without any steep grades) and good way to go.

[Garmin Nuvi 465/465T Truck GPS]

Appreciate the feedback and information; Sounds like the Garmin dezl 560 5-Inch GPS Truck GPS or the Rand McNally TripMaker RVND 5510 5-Inch GPS Unit may be the better way to go. However, both being fairly new, I’ll probably hold off a little bit and wait on more feedback on those units.

[Garmin Nuvi 465/465T Truck GPS]

Anyone have feedback on the Garmin Nuvi 465/465T Truck GPS for use in an RV?

Thanks, Jack Ricardo

[Trip Routing Information]

I was looking for information and feedback for traveling from Estes Park, CO (Rocky Mountain National Park) to the Badlands National Park in South Dakota. I understand you can take US34 east out of Estes Park over to I-25 and then head north, but heard that parts of this route are very windy with some steep grades (the scenery is supposed to be very good). However, I understand the safe play route would be to travel out of Estes Park heading southeast on US36 and over to I-25.

I will be traveling this route Mid-August in a 40ft MH with tow vehicle.

Any feedback or information would be appreciated.

Thanks, Jack Ricardo