Just wanted to post a quick update. We left Florida on May 11 and are now in Alaska for the summer. The trip was good but we had a couple of snags along the way.
Driver side slide wouldn't come in. Steps quit working. Vacuflush toilet wouldn't hold water in the bowl. Engine loves to burn oil.
Called a mobile tech out in Phoenix for the slide and steps. The steps needed a new motor. He couldn't figure out the slide (I think I need the nylon blocks), but he did show me how I can use a crowbar to help lift the slide with just a little pressure to get it in.
I replaced the seal and ball on the vacuflush toilet which fixed the leaky bowl, but it still makes noise on its own one in awhile. I don't know what is going on with that. Guessing duck bills need to be replaced but don't know where those are.
I read the 8.1l is known for burning oil. It is due for an oil change. I think I'll check the spark plugs and see what shape they are in and put Mobil 1 synthetic in it. Also need to check the air filter but don't know where it is hiding.
All in all the trip went well and we are looking on getting on the road again. We are currently parked at friends property, visiting friends and family.
