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RE: la mesa rv,san diego
I purchased two gas Winnebagos from them, the first in 2001 and the second in 2003. While I cannot say that purchase of an RV from ANY dealer could be a GOOD experience, I did manage to get my anticipated price on the coaches. The PDI and after-purchase service was very good.
When it came time for my DP purchase, I first went to La Mesa and ran into a bad salesman that left me with a bad taste in my mouth. So, I went next door and got a great deal on my present coach from Holland Motor Homes, which has since moved to North San Diego County.
Curious. I've seen several bad reports on Holland in Escondido.
I had one really horrible experience with La Mesa in Oregon. Tried to buy a coach from them and at the last minute, after we had cleaned out our old coach and were ready to sign the final papers, they wanted more money down. Wasn't just a few bucks either, 20k!!! At another La Mesa lot, in Quartzsite we wanted another coach and after dealing price I explained that we'd had a bad time in Oregon. Suddenly the deal changed and the price was considerably higher. Standard lo-ball tactics like any car dealer will do, but, be careful.
Ron
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05/21/12 01:27pm |
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RE: CUMMINS C 8.3 DP- JUST TOLD I NEED A NEW HEAD/HELP?
Why not take it to a Cummins dealer for a diagnosis?
After getting that diagnosis and estimate I'd definately go to a Cummins dealer for a second opinion. I've heard of exhaust manifolds cracking but not heads. Go to Cummins website for the nearest dealer.
There is one listed in Savanna. There are 4 others listed.
Ron
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05/15/12 03:37pm |
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RE: Thousand trails
Thanks for all your replies, It is a holiday weekend and its just my coach, the member is traveling with me. My main concern is I don't want to be turned away. So what I understand is if I have a reservation then there should be availability. I hope their not like the airlines and overbook.I will try to arrive early and see what happens.
Ken
Our experience is that they underbook. There always seem to be spots available even when we've been unable to make a rez due to them being "full". Th only park we've had this problem is our home park in Calif. Parks like Palm Springs and Vegas are really hard to get into during the high season and they do seem to stick to more strict accounting of space.
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05/01/12 03:23pm |
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RE: For those of you that travel off the interstate ..
We found that there are many local co-ops around with fueling stations that the general public can use. They are less crowded and easy to get in and out of. I've become adept at judging where I can get in and out of.
Ron
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04/19/12 12:58pm |
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RE: Motorhome Accident, I35 in NW Kanas
If the driver survived and is honest about what happened we may get a good account of what happened. A blown tire on the front axle can cause a rapid veer if the driver isn't up on how to keep it on the road.
Ron
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04/02/12 09:30am |
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RE: RFI Interference
Ours did a trick similar to this once. After dirving in a heavy rainstorm for a few hours, when I shut the ingine off the main slide deployed!! it retracted when the switch was activated but went back out when released. We got parked and I put a portable space heater in the compartment with the genny and after it dried the problem went away. Apparently water got in one of the connectors causing the problem.
Ron
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03/20/12 08:48am |
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RE: Monaco keyless entry systems
My keypad is failing for the second time. Does anyone have a source for a replacement? The ones from Essex will not work well in temps below 45 or so degrees. I now carry a spare set of keys and key fob in the car in case we get locked out.
Ron
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03/17/12 04:55pm |
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Great service at Speedco.
As we were going thru Joplin on our way to Bran son we stopped at Speedco to get the 10k chassis lube done. They did the job in about 30min and also checked all the vitals, tire pressure, coolant level etc. Total cost was $28!!! Too bad they don't do Allison trannies, I'm gonna need the 100k service in another year!
Ron
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03/17/12 04:47pm |
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RE: Securing stuff in Residential Refer
We got the curtain rods at WalMart and have had no problems in 4000 mi. We secure the doors while moving but otherwise no special treatment.
Ron
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03/14/12 08:05pm |
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RE: fuel tank
Put a magnet on it-- if it sticks, it is steel. If not, it is aluminum.
Or stainless steel.
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03/03/12 03:34pm |
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RE: Very Bad storm damage in Branson this morning.
We have a cabin in Hollister across the river from Branson. We are not there at this time but have conirmed no damage in our RV friendly community. One of our neighbors works at a hotel on 76 that had no damage.
we are returning to the area in about 3 weeks so we'll get a better idea of actual dmamges then. Here's a press release by the City from yesterday.
http://www.cityofbranson.org/newsreleases/141-branson-cvb-tornado-information-update-february-29-2012
Ron
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03/01/12 09:58am |
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RE: What about Speedco service?
Would love to see then open in So Cal.
Hear, hear!! We did Speedco for a full service lube & oil last Sept in Joplin, Mo om our way back to Branson. They actually wanted me to witness the installation of the filters and drain plug, including checking the setting on the torque wrench.
The only oddity is that you have to run yhour rig in "backwards" because the engine is in the rear. The only snag was getting the oil analysis. The office lady was having trouble figuring out how to run the machine.
Talking to the guys in the shop revealed that they had all been employed in similar jobs with other service outfits so they were experienced.
Ron
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02/24/12 03:50pm |
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RE: walmart
Living in the WalMart parking lot is what brings local govts to make ordinances against even overnite parking. I've stayed overnite in Walmart and others lots (with permission) but will not stay longer than it takes to get up and leave in the morning.
Ron
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02/10/12 10:49am |
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RE: AquaHot circ pump
Try swapping a relay from one of the working pumps to the socket for pump 3 and verify that your problem is not a bad relay. There is always power at the pump, and ground is applied when the pump is "turned on".
Relays? Mine doesn't seem to have any. I'll go look again tomorrow. I've been able to DL manuals for most of the
AH units except the AHE100 that I have!!
Ron
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01/29/12 07:23pm |
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RE: AquaHot circ pump
Pump info
Ron I had saved this thread when I saw it a while back. Hope it's the one and proves helpful. :)
I have the 4 pump system. :( I'll still look around some more. Thanks,
Ron
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01/29/12 07:19pm |
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RE: AquaHot circ pump
I don't know this first hand but I read a post somewhere that said the pumps are made by March Pumps and it is their model number 809 BR. Considerably cheaper than buying them from the factory according to the poster. Good luck, I hope that is accurate information.
Thanks for the tip. I looked it up and it's not the pump I need. Thanks,
Ron
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01/29/12 05:11pm |
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AquaHot circ pump
I have an AquaHot AHE 100-03S. It appears that one of the circulation pumps has failed. (zone 3) There is power to the pump when zone 3 is selected but the pump isn't running. All other zones are functioning properly.
Does anyone have a source for a direct replacement pump?
Ron
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01/29/12 12:02pm |
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RE: Another battery/inverter problem
glad you got it fixed and don't need to replace the inverter
So am I, free battery exchange beats a $1000 plus bill for a new inverter!!!
Ron
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01/27/12 10:36am |
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RE: Another battery/inverter problem
Wel guys, looks like the problem was the batts. Went to Sams today and traded them for 4 new GC2s. When I restarted the systems with the new batts, after going thru the setup, the charge rate was 23a at 14.6vdc. After 4 hrs the rate is now 5a at 13.3vdc. The old batts never did this. I intend to boondock at the our current RV park and see what a 25 hr unpugged condition will tell me about these batts. Thanks for all the input, I learned a lot from you all. Jerry pulled me back to basic trougle shooting procedure by telling me I should return to the point that the problem first started. That was when I got the new batts!!! Thanks again for all the good info.
Ron
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01/26/12 07:55pm |
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RE: How did it start? (update)
It became apparent that we would not be able to sustin a satisfactory lifestyle in Calif in retirement. We were already experienced campers and had a small 5er. We decided that a MH would be the best way to go so we bought a 2000 Safari Zanzibar, sold the house and hit the road. After a year of seeking we found a place to build a cabin near Branson, Mo. I'm truly glad we did it when we did because the economy has tanked and we would not be able to live in Calif and still be RVers. There have been snags in the plans but we're still standing.
Ron
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01/24/12 03:54pm |
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