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I currently have a 36 ft gaser, toying with the idea of going to a DP and I am curious as to what I will need to learn about them. Any help is appreciated. Also any comments about single axle vs tag.

I've been chasing an intermittent "warning" light on the dash of my 2008 Holiday Rambler Endeavor. I was looking behind the dash for a loose connection and saw the brake pedal assembly appears to have something missing. I'll attach a picture. Is there supposed to be a switch here that the center pin would actuate? Steve

We recently purchased a 2008 Holiday Rambler Endeavor on the Roadmaster rr8r chassis with a Cummins ISL 400 and Allison transmission. This is our 3rd motorhome but our first diesel pusher. On a trip last week we had a Warning light on the dash to come on intermittently. No other light comes on and there is no audible warning. Seems to come on when I tap the brakes on a downhill stretch. It will stay on until I hit a bump in the road. If I am at a red light when the Warning light is on the transmission seems to delay shifting out of 1st gear. If I am driving along and the warning light is on and I let off of the accelerator it feels like the transmission downshifts to a lower gear. When it is off everything seems OK. It may go a couple of hundred miles between the light coming on. I have checked all fluids that I know of and done the air brake system test. The previous owner told me the coach was serviced last October. Any ideas would be appreciated.

I have a 2009 Forest River Berkshire Class A diesel pusher with a 6.7L Cummins that keeps overheating. In the past month I have: First, Had the rear radiator blown out with air and then pressure washed. Lots of black filthy water came out. Still overheating. Then: 1. Had the Turbo replaced ($3400 rebuilt part-if you get one BE SURE it comes with the actuator) and the exhaust fixed where it had come loose and had it re-milled to fit better. $2800 labor. The tech showed me the turbo and it was definitely jammed up and not able to spin freely. Drove away, still overheating. Returned and then: 2. Had thermostat replaced $551 Drove away, still overheating, took it back third time and then: 3. Had a re-gen done on the catalytic converter 4. Replaced the air filter - it was filthy and jammed up with dirt Did all that at a place called Ross Point Truck Repair in Post Falls, ID. Drove away, still overheating. SPENT 4 WEEKS THERE!!! STILL NOT FIXED!!! 5. Had the inner cooler or CAC sprayed out with water Took it to Western States in Spokane WA and they hooked it to the computer and said it was not showing any codes. If I downshift all the way to 3rd, 2nd or 1st on my Allison transmission, and get the RPM's up to like 2700-3000, it still gets hot but doesn't overheat. Of course, I can only go like 30-45mph. Doing lots of mountain driving in the next week. My wife and I travel for work, so if we are stuck somewhere not moving we are losing lots of money. A few folks have suggested the water pump. Another guy said maybe it's a sensor, but it mainly overheats on big hills. ALTHOUGH, it has overheated on flat ground towing the car about 15 minutes in to the trip. Our manufacturer says we should only tow 5000 lbs, our car is 6000, every mechanic I have talked to says the Cummins 6.7L should tow 10,000 lbs with no issues. We have had this rig since Oct 2017 and towed the car at least 7000 miles with no issues. It's not losing any water when it overheats. Engine oil level looks good. Transmission fluid is clear, full, and does not smell burnt. ANY IDEAS????

JUST FINISHED PLANNING OUR SUMMER HOPE TO SEE SOME OF YOU THERE. MEMBERS OF THOUSAND TRAILS. 6/14 MICHIGAN 6/18 NIAGARA FALLS 6/25 ORLANDO, FLORIDA 7/2 WISCONSIN DELLS 7/15 NAARVA RALLY, SARASOTA FLORIDA 7/23 FISHING, STURGEON BAY ,WISCONSIN

Brain Trust, I am a new member to the FMCA community and a recent proud owner of a 2001 Country Coach Magna "Haven" series Class A diesel. I am entirely new to the sport and I am having to come up to speed as quick as I can in an effort to prepare me for a trip from Texas to Rexburg Idaho. I will have multiple questions but for now I need to Dewinterize my coach in prep for this trip. Where is a source I can turn to for DIY support? Any Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, New Timer (Manny)

Good Morning: This summer we will be traveling throughout the Mountain West, one area in particular is on I-90 in Montana. We have a 40-foot diesel pusher pulling a car. I was wondering if anyone could comment on driving the 390 miles on I-90 between Livingstone, MT and Coeur D'Alene, ID and if it is recommended to do this drive all in 1-stretch or would it be better to break it into 2-stretches by say stopping in Missoula, MT. The stretch from Missoula, MT to Coeur D'Alene, ID on I-90 appears to be an interesting and maybe challenging stretch with lots of curves to accomplish. Thank You Dave