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RE: Motor Home Insurance
I was in the same boat with American Modern. I ended up with Progressive, using their on-line quote and policy. Saved perhaps a few $$ and ended up with a smidgen better coverage. Happy overall.
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Jhureau881
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05/19/12 03:13pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Monaco Water leak in slide
Our experience echoes what cdc said above. The Butyl or adhesive backed foil liner on the top of the slide was leaking.
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Jhureau881
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09/06/11 10:32am |
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RE: Will a 230hp 5.9 DP in a 35' pull trailer of 7k lbs?
A pretty stout 18 wheeler (say 600hp) at 80,000lbs is around 130lbs per hp. I'd guess the OPs total weight to be around 30,000lbs. That puts his power to weight ratio on par with the above 18 wheeler. Many of us know that loaded rigs of yesteryear had WAAY less than 600hp, and far worse power to weight ratios. True, he wouldn't be outrunning anything, and on grades it will be down to loaded semi type of speeds.
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Jhureau881
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08/09/11 01:57pm |
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RE: Duo Therm
Quick question on the control board if you switch to the 5 button. Do you need to buy 2 control boards if you have two roof airs?
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Jhureau881
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08/09/11 07:55am |
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RE: Duo Therm
Probably the same guy on EBAY goes by the username WYLO761 has been doing these for years with some success. On ebay search: duo therm 4 button. Had ours done by him, and he did a good job. However, like another poster said, the 5 button is a much better design. The 4 button unit will eventually******out again.
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Jhureau881
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08/08/11 08:29am |
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RE: Why have a inverter????
I'd like to know how you guys think an inverter could act as a surge protector. First of all, if 120V AC is present at the inverter, it is in transfer or bypass mode (and perhaps charge mode). the 120VAC input is transferred directly to the inverters output via relays (transfer switch). All of the invert circuitry is bypassed, there is no voltage regulation, etc in this mode. The charger portion of the inverter, (if equipped) is going to be taking incoming AC from that buss and is outputting the correct DC voltage to charge the battery bank. Again, where is the surge protection in that regime?
Secondly, if you are inverting, you are generally not hooked up to shore power, etc. What surges would you be protecting appliances from in this mode?
If you look in the various manuals, there is a transfer time spec'd out. That is the time in milliseconds it takes for the inverter to go from invert mode to bypass or transfer mode when it senses 120vac at the input.
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Jhureau881
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08/07/11 06:38pm |
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RE: Speakers
In addition to the wiring challenge, the ceiling is a challenge from a sound standpoint. Speakers want to be mounted to very firm surfaces with little flex and some air space behind the cone. If you can mount the speakers in a cabinet, then seal the door of the cabinet with some open cell foam, you'll be worlds ahead from a sound standpoint. If you do go the ceiling route, car door speakers, say a 6.5" coax model will work. You won't get much bass at all, but it is doable. Mounting speakers in cabinets or using a subwoofer / satellite type of setup is the only real way to get decent bass response.
Our rig has cabinets at the front that made ideal enclosures for speakers. Simply sealing off the door made the cabinet a great sealed box. In the back bedroom, a 6x9 speaker could be mounted in the side cabinets, again, sealing them with foam around the door.
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Jhureau881
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08/03/11 05:52pm |
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RE: Has anyone else got this kind of mileage with their DP?
We have a similar CAT 3126, Allison 6spd and weight around 25000 lbs. We've never seen 13 mpg. I believe we've seen a high of 11+mpg on a trip where the ground was flat, no gen usage and minimal AC. We DO get on either side of 10mpg using AC and gen usage in varied HWY terrain. Heavy gen usage, idling, and city/urban/hills yields a low of around 8mpg. We can count on 10+mpg on any trip that includes all hwy driving. We generally travel between 60mph and 70mph on interstates.
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Jhureau881
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07/21/11 09:28pm |
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RE: Towing 2008 Toyota Tacoma 2wd manual transmission????
A Highlander is nowhere near 6000lbs. Curb weight for a 2001 V-6 4x4 is listed at 3880lbs. The GVWR is likely around 5500(ish).
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Jhureau881
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07/19/11 07:22am |
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RE: Upgrading to LCD TV's
Jensen is obviously not the best picture quality, but if you read their website, there is extensive material on vibration testing, extreme temperature testing, etc. They claim to be more durable in an RV environment, and I have no reason not to believe it, based on what is on their website. It seems to be a favorite brand of many RV makers, too. Are you guys that aren't believing the hype doing so because back in the day you had Jensen 6x9s in your car lasted just a few minutes? :)
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Jhureau881
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07/18/11 01:56pm |
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RE: Our DP Trip Mileage!
Our mpg and temps on grades are similar to rocmoc with 300hp CAT and 6spd. Our radiator is cleaned fairly often. Do radiators gradually loose some of their cooling capacity due to age and corrosion and internal dirt? I.E, overhauled radiator give you better cooling?
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Jhureau881
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07/18/11 10:59am |
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RE: DP drivers - how far do you drive in a day?
Your safety concerns are valid, and it seems there is a lot of ambiguity as to safety restraint laws in a MH. In our family there are times where no one gets up and takes a potty break or fixes drinks, etc. There are times when it is ok. Its all about the condition. I haven't resigned to allowing kids to play in the back bedroom, but I'm close to allowing it. To me, it seems like one of the safer spots on a DP, with just a couple smallish windows, and with smaller space and fewer projectiles, in some regards perhaps safer unbuckled back there v.s up front restrained. A roll over is going to be ugly, no matter where you sit, and restraint may not help. Going through a window is my main concern. With a front end collision, the kiddos would impact a softish wood paneling, mainly flat, or a closed door.
Remember, school buses have no seat belts, lots of windows and have a good safety record, with few / occasional ejections of passengers. The size of the vehicle makes a difference. Being heavier and higher than 90% of traffic has its advantages. I see main threats as immovable objects, roll overs and semis.
As to the drive hours per day, our DP seems more comfortable than our vehicles. There are instances of white knuckle at construction points, and when the roads are narrow, but largely the road is wide open and driving is less stressful due to the comfort / open-ness of the vehicle. I wouldn't hesitate to put in 8-12 hrs of driving in a day. The family may not like it much, though.
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Jhureau881
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07/13/11 07:04am |
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RE: Air Dryer Change/ problem solved
I'm battling this same symptom. I've changed all the filters and valves in the Air Dryer. (Pure Air Plus). I've changed the governor. No luck.
I believe the short purge cycle times on mine is due to a bad air compressor unloader valve. The air compressor on mine doesn't allow the pressure to drop down to 100psi before it kicks in. The air pressure is staying near 120-125psi, which is where my governor is set.
Normal operation is compressor kicks in at 100psi, raises to 120-125psi, governor initiates the purge cycle and shuts off the compressor. You use some air and the pressure falls to 100psi after a few brake presses or time, compressor kicks back in.
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Jhureau881
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07/11/11 07:50am |
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RE: Cummins 275hp verses 330hp
I'd bet there isn't much difference in pep. The Endeavors picked up quite a bit of weight in later years, likely canceling out much of the gain in hp. The 330hp will likely feel peppier in a straight line on a flat highway, but they are likely close in performance around town and on hills.
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Jhureau881
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06/29/11 02:43pm |
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RE: Little known cruise control features on a DP
Fred, that isn't what is happening at all. Not using the resume feature. Now that you mention VMSPC, that would easily demonstrate what is happening if I had that on my rig. I can't remember if VMSPC outputs a throttle angle reading? Similar to what a TPS (throttle position sensor) signal would look like on a car. That and wheel demand HP output would confirm what is happening. You'd see the throttle position being constant with the wheel demand HP going up and down with the grade.
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Jhureau881
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06/28/11 08:15am |
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RE: Little known cruise control features on a DP
I understand. I am saying if I turn mine on and don't push the button and take my foot off the pedal, it will coast to a stop. I have to push the button to set the speed.
Yes, mine will do the exact same thing. However if you hold steady pressure on the accelerator pedal, mine will add oomph going up slight grades and reduce it going down.
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Jhureau881
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06/28/11 08:02am |
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RE: Little known cruise control features on a DP
Big Katuna, I'm specifically referring to when the cruise is not "set" but the switch is "on".
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Jhureau881
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06/28/11 07:23am |
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RE: Little known cruise control features on a DP
No. Totally different behavior. I was originally thinking the same thing, but using the normal cruise functions, i.e. cruise on, then press "set" works flawlessly. Never had a single issue with any typical cruise control function on this vehicle, and the cruise works better than any recent car that we've had in terms of accuracy and smoothness.
In most simplistic terms, when the cruise button is "on" but not "set", and you are driving along with a steady pressure on the accelerator pedal at a constant speed, the rig will add fuel (hp) going up a grade and reduce fuel going down. All the while if you press the pedal farther the vehicle will accelerate, and lift off it will decelerate.
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Jhureau881
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06/28/11 07:02am |
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RE: Little known cruise control features on a DP
Pretty sure the cruise control is original. Doesn't look like anything out of the ordinary. Has the same cruise stalk as every other 97 Endeavor I've seen. I too have never seen any reference to a feature like this. Is the cruise control a Freightliner, CAT or Allison product or some other company? I was looking for some sort of reference material. I'm wondering if the cruise control is a chassis part or an engine (CAT) part.
The rig is drive by wire - not physical connection. The CAT 3126 is an electronic motor. The Allison 3000 6 spd has the touch pad shifter.
Anyone with a 1997 CAT 3126, Allison 3000, Freightliner XC out there that can prove I'm not crazy? In these years the cruise control is on the left side stalk, not on the steering wheel, and looks like something GM or Ford of late 90s vintage, coast/set button on end of stalk, on off resume slider switch on top.
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Jhureau881
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06/28/11 06:31am |
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RE: Little known cruise control features on a DP
The difference is you are not "setting" the cruise, just turning the "on" switch to "on". Very big difference. You can drive around town with it "on" and the cruise function will smooth out the hills and valleys, acceleration and braking will be normal.
Ours is an older unit, 1997. When you are driving down the highway and switched the cruise to "on" without hitting the "set" button, have you ever felt or perceived a slight change in power level? That is the accelerator pedal's electronics slightly adjusting the power level to compensate for this "grade logic" function.
Here is how you can try it out. Find a road flat that leads to a hill. Drive at a steady speed with an even pressure on the pedal with cruise to on, but not set. As the rig encounters the hill, even with light pedal pressure, the electronics will additionally fuel the engine to climb the hill at nearly the same speed you entered the hill. Likewise, if you are on a flat road and encounter a slight down grade, the electronics will remove fuel, attempting to maintain roughly that same speed.
In the simplest terms it is a "grade compensation" mode.
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Jhureau881
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06/27/11 07:22am |
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