rossboyer
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In Indiana, I-80, Exit 96 (last Elkhart exit on east side), is the location for the RV Hall of Fame and Museum. Large parking lot to allow RVs. Well worth a visit for about 3 hours.
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You can also go to FMCA.com. Look under the tab for Member Benefits. Scroll down to the Michelin program. You can then select to go to the Michelin web site to locate a dealer close to you. Not all tire dealers that sell Michelin tire are commercial fleet authorized dealers. Also , you can now get tires for autos and pickups. I don't know about trailers.
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I think you will find that it was a Samsung RF197. There are 3 more letters that designate the color. I have installed one in a 2006 Fleetwood Expedition and will never go back. We have had it in service for about 10 months with wonderful service. Frig hold 37 degrees an freezer -2. Ice cream so hard, we have to heat in microwave for 30-45 seconds to be able to dip. We were luck to not have to pour out "ice cream" with the Norcold.
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When our motor for the heater went out, I took it to Auto Zone a local auto parts store. The looked at it went in back a brought a motor that fit into the housing of my old motor and it was guaranteed for life.
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I have only worked with Roadmaster, but the instructions are very clear to do it your self if you have common tools. I have installed base plates on 4 autos. The worst was to drill a 7/16 hole. The first took 4 hours and the last one 2 1/2.
The wiring is another story because wiring takes much longer. I do recommend using diodes vs. second light socket and bulbs in the tail and brake lights.
Camping Worlds will do either or both, but may be pricy.
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What Herman states is correct, but the newer pumps that should be in your 2011 are supposed to be able to run dry without damage. I think from the what you stated you are traveling with no fresh water. We always travel with some fresh water. Long trips at least 1/2 tank, and short trips 1/4 tank. You will never know when you will need some water especially with young children, or in an emergency to add water to the radiator.
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Try Happy Trails RV Resort, 17200 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ, 85374. The resort is 2,001 sites that are individually owned. Several are available for rent from the owner. Prices vary form about $550/mo with $50 applied to electric up to $1,000 +/mo depending on location and amenities. IE: Golf Course lot, awning ,etc.
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Three years ago, we used our iPhones which are our internet connections. We did add temporary Canadian service from AT&T. Only trouble we had is that there are long stretches of dead areas where the isn't any coverage. Most towns, we had coverage. Whitehorse has something funny. We incurred a $0.50 minute surcharge there.
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I have just about the same tools that Herman stated. The only addition I have is a compartment case that I got at a big box store. In it is light bulbs, fuses, electrical crimp connectors, screws, extra magnets for my windshield sunscreen, etc. Buy one much larger than you think you will need. As your experience grows so does the miscellaneous items you will think you will need for spares.
I also carry a 3 gallon 150 # pancake air compressor and 50 feet of 1/4 very flexible air hose.
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We had a 1999 Harney Coach Renegade with kitchen slide. About 2006, we had a leak in the drain line for the sink, but it was easy to get to and repair. The hose had rubbed on the floor for years. When I repaired, I added support to keep that from happening.
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jlandon133499: Please call me. Ross Boyer765-606-7994
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Probably. Our coach has a 200 amp fuse. It is mounted on the very back wall of the bin that holds most of our electrical devices. Replacement cost about $25.00.
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FMCAssist is insurance and backed by Lloyds of London. Good Sam's is not insurance and therefore can be changed at the whim of the provider, Good Sam. I will continue to buy FMCAssist.
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I believe that the power for the bed is on an inverter circuit. We don't know if you were plugged into shore power or not. If not, is the inverter on? If on, are you getting inverted power to other outlets? I would check to see if the inverter circuit breakers need to be reset. Two on the inverter, and in the main shore power panel.
If you were plugged into shore power, are the power shut off switches on? Mine are in the overhead dash panel above the passenger. Some have the switches located near the entry door where they can easily be switched off without intending to do so.
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We had a 1999 Harney Coach Renegade and never had problems with the brakes. We towed a small auto with a Brake Buddy auxiliary braking system. We had this braking system not so much because of the added weight of the auto, but to brake the auto in case of a break away.
Many Harney Coach motor homes had problems with delamination. Carefully, check the sides for irregularities. We did have to replace all the bin doors. The doors have aluminum frames that are screwed together with steel screws. The two dissimilar metals caused galvanic corrosion. I had firm in Elkhart, Indiana make new doors (they are not in business anymore), and had the lower body of the coach painted.
We drove the coach for 138,000+ miles with no other difficulties.
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Be sure to spend a long time during the "walk through" before acceptance. Write down the details of items. IE: Filling fresh water holding tank, dumping, battery shut off switches, outlets on the inverter circuit, setup of TV, how to level coach, etc.
Take your cell phone and be sure to have the dealers number and factory number for assistance.
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True, only the title counts; but if the motorhome was financed to purchase, he may not have the title. Therefore, the registration is next best.
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I would use the year listed on your title and/or registration.
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When you say it didn't work, what did not work? Possibly you are being protected, and therefore, the power is not passing through. I have the same system and have used a 30 amp male to 50 amp female to connect our coach without any problems.
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Woodworks supply houses (Rockler) sell a product called SLIPIT. SLIPIT comes in two forms, spray and paste that is about the consistency of vasoline. I like the paste. Just a couple pea size dabs in the top and bottom track and slide back and forth.
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Usually there will be a First Timers Seminar. Suggest that you attend.
There is so much going on, you will not be able to do all that you want to do. The first day that the indoor vendors are open is the most crowded, try the next day.
Shop around, and go back to purchase from the vendor that has the best price, product and information. Go to the morning coffee hours and sit and talk to members that have been to rallies before.
Motorhomes require maintenance and since I tend to be technical, I like the technical seminars.
Have your coach weighed on all four corners while you are there. Best item in safety, coach handling and tire maintenance.
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Try Happy Trails RV Resort in Surprise, AZ about 15 miles northwest of Phoenix. 2000 sites an all the amenities you would want. All lot are privately owned. Now is the time to reserve for next winter.
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We bought a 2 year old with 3,000 miles and 113 hours on the generator. Over the past 6 years we have added 82,000 miles, I cannot tell that because of low usage anything caused any problems. I have had repairs, but all were electronic items. IE: Radio, Jack Control, Inverter Relay.
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From WalMart you can get a anti-slip mat that is used to put under area rugs. I think ours was 6 foot x 8 foot that we cut down. The mat is similar to the mats that CarlAda mentioned. These are just bigger.