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With most Weldex systems you can remove the camera from the rear of the coach, disconnect the cable on the back of the monitor, plug in the camera directly, and test. If all works well probably it is the long cable. If that's not it, Weldex is noted for heat related problems. After replacing 3 monitors, the last one I added a 2 inch square 12 volt muffin fan to the bottom of the monitor. When the power is on to the feed the monitor, the fan runs. The added air flow kept the monitor cool and no further problems. For parts and assistance, I suggest that you call RV Cams in LA. You can find their web site for the number.

GVW has nothing to do with actual weight. Our fully loaded coach is about 24,500 pounds, but the GVW sticker is 32,000; therefore, I would be subject to the higher tax.

FMCA still has mail forwarding which has been outsourced to a company that has been in business for several years. Someone had posted that the company had only been in business for about a year, which wasn't true. They did change their name, but it is still a very good company.

UV damage is one reason for sidewall cracking. Another reason is under inflation. Have you weighed all four corners, referenced the tire chart for your particular tires, and inflated your tires on the same axel to the greatest loaded tire on that axel? Actually, I think most tire manufacturers recommend 5 to 10 pounds over the chart rating for safety. But if the tires have been under inflated, it is too late to correct.

Much depends on your coach and where you will be parked at night. If you have power at your site, you should not have a problem because you can run your heating system. To insure, add a 60-100 watt trouble light in your water bay. We have been in Estes Park in October in the national park and did not heat at night. We have also been there on Memorial Day and had 6 inches of snow, still no pipes froze.

Herman: FMCAssist is much more than the old Medex. FMCAssist is worldwide coverage for medical emergency repatriation. Also, your motorhome and towed vehicle will be returned to your home in Canada, Mexico, and USA. You do need to be a member of FMCA or Associate Member and traveling 100 miles from home. FMCAssist is not medical insurance; and for those of us on Medicare, Medicare does not cover you outside of the US. For that coverage, one needs to purchase Travel Insurance to cover medical expenses when traveling outside the U.S. FCMA does have Travel Insurance available to purchase. What we don't know, is what Concierge Services will be included in FMCAssist. One of those is Pet Return. Many of those services will probably not be used when traveling in your motorhome, but if you travel abroad or on a cruise, they may be very important.

That was about two years ago, but I did not have any problem with a short in the 12 volt system. I may have made a jumper with crimp on connectors to a short piece of wire. Don't remember if it used male to male or female to female connectors. If you do make a connection to bypass the safety module, do not leave in on longer than needed to test. About a year ago, my Norcold failed, leaking yellow residue into the insulation. This compound is flammable. I have replaced with a Samsung RF197 household refrigerator, and I would never go back. Best modification we have ever done.

Past members can become Associate Members and have this benefit, too.

If you have time, take the Durango-Silverton Railway trip. You both can sit and watch the view. Seats are reserved, and they turn the train around so you can see the other side view.

We need more information to be able to help you. When you say the coach breaker trips, which breaker? Is your service, 30 amp or 50 amp? Is your coach, 30 amp or 50 amp? I am guessing the answers will be 30 amp. If so the air conditioner is 12 to 15 amps of load. The microwave is also 12 to 15 amps of load. Your converter charging the batteries is 5 to 20 amps of load. Refrigerator is 3 to 50 amps load. Turn it to gas. Do you have an electric heating element in your water heater? If you do, turn it off 12+12+5 is 29 amps or 15 + 15 + 20 is 50 amps of load. Both are too close to 30 amps or much more. The solution is to turn off a major load to be able to operate another major load.

We ordered our Samsung RF197 from Brands Inc. for $1,208 including shipping. Projected date of receipt was 10 day, we had it in 7. They have warehouses all across the country, so they use the closest or available stock. We had it a little less than 1 year, and we will never go back.

Also, FMCA has now a partnership with a group that will look at several different companies for you. The person you talk to on the phone is paid a salary, not on commission. We did and found the quote was less than GMAC/National, but we also called our insurance agent that has our home insurance. His quote for our motor home and two autos was about $500 less than GMAC. A couple of weeks later we got a check for $75 as a reduction in premium for our home insurance. The company is Hastings Mutual. Hastings may not sell in all states, but they do here in Indiana. My recommendation is to check with FMCA and a local independent agent to see which company best fits your needs in your state.

The controller is mounted in the Electrical Bay next to the Xantrex inverter/charger. It is an electrical jack system. Cannot post a picture now. The wiring is fine. The size is about #22 gauge. These are signal wires only with mini Walden-Molex connectors. The power wires are not a problem. They are about #8 gauge. The connectors to that feed the individual jacks have # 10 or #12 wire and have never been a problem. The pins for the signal lines are on the controller board and about the size of wire wrap pins.The corrosion develops between the connector and the pins. I don't have any problems with any other electrical item in this bay. The best and longest duration of satisfactory service is the present setup. Where after taking the pins off an old board and soldering them to the installed board and replacing the cable with its new connector, I coated the outside of the connector, control board and about 2 inches of the cable with clear silicon caulk about 1/2 inch thick to keep moisture out.

The question was asked and factual information was provide to the original post. We do not need sarcasm. Please be kind to the other posters. We all do with our money what we want to do with it.

The medical evacuation benefit called FMCAssist is being proposed to the Governing Board of FMCA at Redmond, OR in August to be provided for all members included in the yearly membership.

Last year our cost was $1.17/mile. So far this year the cost is $1.39/mile. Not included in this cost is depreciation, new tires or major repair. Such as: Exhaust replacement. These do not occur every year. I can say 6 tires are about $4,000 usually replaced every 6 years and Exhaust system is $1,200 which was 8 years old. Our motor home is a 2006 with a CAT C-7, 300 HP. We travel about 14,000 miles a year.

I would not be in a hurry to jump ship. FMCA is going to go to outsource the service due to about $80,000 loss per year. You would not do that either if you had that loss. Also, don't worry about getting all addresses changed all by the date of October 1st, the USPS requires that mail forwarding services continue to forward mail received for 6 months. The newer service providers offer optional services that may be of interest to you. The expense of upgrading for the limited number of members FMCA was serving was also prohibitive.

I have checked several RV salvage yards to get one, too. I have not found any and have placed my name on their call if one comes in list. I have replaced 4 controllers since spring 2008 at $525 each. The weak area seems to be the 4 pin connector which is very susceptible to moisture and then corrosion. I have tried electrical grease and anti-corrosion fluid, and neither has worked. My understanding is that Atwood no longer supports or manufactures the controller. Actually it is made overseas. They have a new system that would require replacement of the jacks, controller, and front panel. If I have to do that, I will go to HWH and that cost is $5,000 installed.

With Duncan all I asked for was glass made in the USA. I have not had any problems with the quality.

We like to stay at Colter Bay in the Tetons with full hook ups and take day trips via auto through Yellowstone. When there take a float trip on the river through the Tetons. This is not white water just very enjoyable. The last one in the day has the best wildlife viewing.

If the outside is cupping which is not unusual if you have Goodyear tires, the tire pressure has been consistently low. I have had Goodyear tires on 3 coaches, and had cupping on all. Starts on right front tire and then left front, but usually occurred about 40,000 to 48,000 miles.

Your insurance company may have an agreement with their preferred glass company. I suggest that you contact them first. If they do not have one, we have used Duncan Systems for 4 windshields. The headquarters is in Elkhart, IN; but they have many install locations across the country. Three of my installs were in the headquarters and 1 in Perry at a rally.

I agree with the conditions specified in the posts above. Additionally, there should be no charge for changing a tire or minor tire repair. Such as: Valve stem replacement.

As stated before do contact RoadMaster Customer Service, but I suggest that you get the one with the cross member. We are on our forth towing system from RoadMastter and that member will prevent damage to the frame of the auto in a jack knife situation. Also, should you decide to get a RoadMaster Guardian Rock shield, the brackets for the Guardian are attached to the ends.

This will sound strange, but check to be sure all your tail and brake lights are working correctly. Many cruse controls tie into the rear light circuits to enable the cruise. Loss of ground on one of them can cause a drop in voltage to cause such problems.