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RE: goodyear tires
Considering the tens of thousands of Goodyear and Michelin tires that are out there, and the fact that those two brands are used exclusively on most new RV's for decades, their record for performance is outstanding.
Sure some of those off brands MAY perform well, but they all, in total, represent a very tiny fraction of the RV tires in use, so no valid comparison can be made. One person having good luck with some Korean tire is no guaranty that every one of that manufacturer's truck tires are great.
So you're saying that the number of trucks/truckers that might use a given tire don't count, because they're not RVs?
Not sure I follow the logic there.
Jim
Are you saying that truckers drive trucks and monitor their tires exactly the same way that RV owners do? Are you saying that you never see a truck going down the highway empty and that they are always loaded close to max gross like an RV? Are you saying that you think over the road truckers let their vehicles sit for months on end, parked in one location, with little or no protection from the elements?
I guess I am not sure about your logic to even try to compare a commercial truck's tire service life compared to the AVERAGE RV, which puts on about 5000 miles per year. .
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rgatijnet1
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05/08/12 03:38pm |
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RE: Plugged into 50amp, getting 30amp
Have you reset the 50 amp circuit breaker on the RV park pedestal?
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rgatijnet1
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05/08/12 08:16am |
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RE: Plugged into 50amp, getting 30amp
Some control panels allow YOU to specify what your input amperage is. Some do it automatically but some energy management systems do allow manual input.
50 amp service means that you have 50 amps available on each leg, or 100 amps total available. Even if one leg was tripped, you would still have 50 amps available on the other side. This would also show up as 1/2 of your systems would be without power. If everything is working fine, I would guess that you just need to push the button for 50 amps on your panel. Of course, it is possible that you could have a failure in your control panel sensor system.
I am assuming that you have plugged your 4 prong 50 amp plug in to the RV park pedestal WITHOUT using the 50-30 amp adapter and plugged into the 3 prong plug instead.
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rgatijnet1
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05/08/12 07:50am |
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RE: Which Tires ????????????
I've NEVER seen any Goodyear RV tires that were not made in the USA.
Ron I am sorry to burst your Made in America Bubble, but I have two sets of Good Years on current vehicles I own, all made outside the USA.
Send me your e-mail in a P.M. and I will gladly forward you pictures.
I for one, am not interested in Validation for decisions on the changes and upgrades I make to my coach. I do my home work, and I write the check. Anyone one on the forum ,who would like to write the check is free to buy my tires. They may choose any brand they favor.
I love your post, love your cars and you and I have a great deal in common, but because "YOU NEVER", does't mean it ain't so.
Bugs 53
Thanks, those cars were a lot of fun and a great investment since I sold them when the market was hot. :B
Are your foreign Goodyear tires RV tires, or automobile/light truck tires? Since you said current VEHICLES are you saying that you have numerous RV's? I know that Goodyear makes some brands of automobile tires for Walmart that are produced overseas and I'm sure that some of their other auto tires are made overseas as well. I'll stand by my statement that I have still not seen any RV specific Goodyear tires made outside of the USA.
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rgatijnet1
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05/08/12 07:35am |
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RE: goodyear tires
Considering the tens of thousands of Goodyear and Michelin tires that are out there, and the fact that those two brands are used exclusively on most new RV's for decades, their record for performance is outstanding.
Sure some of those off brands MAY perform well, but they all, in total, represent a very tiny fraction of the RV tires in use, so no valid comparison can be made. One person having good luck with some Korean tire is no guaranty that every one of that manufacturer's truck tires are great.
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rgatijnet1
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05/08/12 07:28am |
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RE: Which Tires ????????????
Lots of people like to claim that Goodyear, and other brand tires, are not made in the USA anymore. Apparently this is so that they feel better about buying tires made in Korea, or China. Here is a link to the tire manufacturing location codes. Tire Plant codes
I've NEVER seen any Goodyear RV tires that were not made in the USA.
Go to your tire dealer and look at the codes, it is on every tire.
I'm not saying that foreign tires are better or worse, but i do not know of any manufacturer, other than Michelin or Goodyear, that make tires specifically designed for motor homes. The others make truck tires that may be the same size and may work just fine. Let your wallet and your family's safety be your guide.
Remember that almost ANY new tires, even of the exact same brand, will always ride smoother than the old tires for the simple reason that new rubber is more pliable and has a deeper tread than your old hardened tires.
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rgatijnet1
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05/08/12 05:41am |
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RE: Left side electronics & cabin A/C not working
Your water heater and your lights may be lacking the 12 volts. Check all of your fuse panels for a blown 12 volt fuse.
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rgatijnet1
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05/07/12 03:31pm |
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RE: Diesel vacuum pump
If it is an older coach, hoses deteriorate and sometimes just moving one during other work will cause it to crack/leak. I would guess that IF the vacuum pump is running, and creating vacuum, you should hear a leak hissing.
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rgatijnet1
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05/07/12 07:36am |
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RE: intake valves?
A compression check will tell you if it is a burnt valve. I suspect that with the age, it is only the valve oil seals that need replaced. They are due. One thing I have seen on Ford engines is that after you are cruising steady, let off of the gas for a few seconds, and then step on it again. If there is a puff of blue smoke, it is usually the oil seals, which is a fairly inexpensive repair, compared to a complete valve job.
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rgatijnet1
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05/06/12 08:08am |
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RE: Dim brake light
Check your ground wires on that side for corrosion. You can run a jumper wire from a good ground on the coach and touch it to the side of the brake light socket. If the bulb brightens, you then have to trace where the original ground has deteriorated.
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rgatijnet1
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05/06/12 07:30am |
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RE: Motorhome Insurance
Try these folks. Auto-Owners Insurance
They were able to save me quite a bit of money over 21st Century and they also issue 12 month policies, have agreed value, and also cover items inside your coach.
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rgatijnet1
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05/05/12 03:17pm |
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RE: Lewis & Clark trail
We have crisscrossed it in several states from the East out to Montana, but we never tried to follow it by highway. On the Natcheze Trace trail you will find the grave of Meriwether Lewis and the story about his mysterious death.
A search online will give you many sites that have info on the journey and ways that you can experience it today. National Park Service
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rgatijnet1
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05/05/12 10:14am |
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RE: Need new GPS
Magellan RV9165T-LM.
Unless this unit has changed drastically, I would check out the online reviews before I would waste my money on this unit. I got one shortly after they came out. I used it for about four months and then I offered it on this forum for 1/2 price. No takers but someone suggested that i contact Good Sam's for my money back. They did issue a refund.
The unit IS NOT for RV's. There are no vehicle choices that match ANY RV. They have vehicles like Truck with one trailer, or truck with two trailers, etc. No buses or RV's.
The unit continues to shut off and reboot for no apparent reason. It also tends to route you like a commercial vehicle, rather than through roads that most RV's could fit.
The bracket that holds the unit is about a foot long. Sitting out on the end of this long arm is your GPS. Let's just say that the vibration is terrible on all but a glass smooth road.
You can input a vehicles length, height, width, but trust me, it will make no difference in the way you are routed. This thing took me down a road to a narrow bridge with a TWO ton weight limit. No problem, just disconnect the toad and back up 1/4 mile to turn around.
As I said, if it has been updated and the initial problems corrected, fine, but read all of the reviews and you will see that I am not the only one that was dissatisfied with this GPS.
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rgatijnet1
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05/05/12 10:00am |
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RE: loss of hearing
Good info. Thanks
I'm fortunate in that I only lost part of my hearing in certain frequencies, which happens to be the same frequencies as my DW's voice.
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rgatijnet1
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05/05/12 09:17am |
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RE: Need new GPS
Check with Garmin if you really like your 550. They rebuild their units, with a warranty. I sent in my Garmin Streetpilot 7200 with a broken glass screen. They sent me a rebuilt unit, and kept my lifetime updates, for around $200.
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rgatijnet1
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05/05/12 09:11am |
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RE: Water Pump keeps running
Check to see if your water heater was left on, which would use a lot of propane.
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rgatijnet1
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05/05/12 07:17am |
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RE: 50/30 amp adapters
I guess my question would be why would you run your inverter if plugged in? The only time I run my inverter is when I am on the road and not plugged in. Run my refer and TV on the inverter when going down the road. The hardest thing about the 50/30 adapter is getting the DW to remember not to run everything at the same time!
My inverter is NOT running, which is why I said "pass through" wattage. The current coming into the Trek has to pass through the inverter when it comes from shore power, to get to the outlets. there are different types of inverters. Some have breakers, some do not. Here is a link and the pass through current and inverter breakers are mentioned at the bottom. Inverters
Basically, if your inverter has circuit breakers on the side, it is subject to "pass through" wattage. If no breakers, the entire input wattage is fed through to your outlets, which are protected by separate circuit breakers.
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rgatijnet1
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05/05/12 07:10am |
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RE: 50/30 amp adapters
Basically everything said is correct, with one exception.......even though you have 30 amps available, if you exceed the "pass-through" wattage of your inverter, you will probably trip the INVERTER breaker. My inverter is 2000 watts. My AC does not run through the inverter, but my microwave does. If I have my microwave on, drawing 1500 watts, and turn on a hair dryer, drawing, say, 700 watts, my inverter breaker will trip, even tho my total current usage is only about 18 amps out of the 30 amps that is available. The same thing happens if I am plugged into 50 amp service.
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rgatijnet1
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05/05/12 06:22am |
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RE: Transmission Fluid
If you are still under warranty I would follow what Allison recommends for their service intervals. I would also not use Amsoil, which is not an approved replacement for Transynd oil. It may work just fine but since it is not approved by Allison, why take a chance with your warranty? If your transmission is out of warranty, then service intervals, and fluid choices, are all your choice and responsibility.
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rgatijnet1
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05/05/12 06:02am |
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RE: Does such a thing as a decent gasser exist?
Find the floor plan you like, and a roof system that you have faith in, and don't worry about the engine. All engine types will get the job done and none will wear out before the coach, under average use. Reading on this forum you will also find out that it is about equally split on engine problems with diesels and gassers. None are foolproof and all will make it to the top of any mountain.
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rgatijnet1
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05/04/12 06:55pm |
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