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Windshield Cover

Here is a link to the windshield cover.

Charles, I'm interested in that windshield cover as well. This was our first time camping in hot weather and you are completely right. As soon as we parked, the heat started flowing from the forward area, very noticeable when the curtain was put up (which also does not give full coverage- a little more velcro and material would make a big difference). So the difference is easily felt? Then sign me up!
I have that 'this is not storage' area under my sink, where the HWH is. (btw, we didn't get the oven either-more room for pots/pans) There is, or should be, no battery there. You might be confusing it with an electrical panel/transformer? Batteries must be outside the coach.

Actually I run 62 PSI all round, based on the total weight of the unit and the weight of both ends. Yes we store our extra gallons of drinking water there. Just enough room for 2 gallons and a small trash container. Yours may be somewhat different than mine though because of the difference in our chassis. I do not have an oven in mine and that gave me more storage under the 3 burner range, which gets canned goods and such in twin slide out Tupperware trays. I think they were old cake takers at one time, Michele would know, as she installed them. Let common sense be your guide. Battery should be accessible only from the outside, through a small access door. That is why I suggested a mechanics mirror and a turkey baster. Just remember to flush your tools well with water after every use and don't get acid on your cloths.

Fun buying new kitchen wares, the 40 year old melmac had to go. Do you run 65 psi in your unit Charles and under the range top in a cupboard that says THIS IS NOT A STORAGE CABINET, appears battery incased behind and to the right is the water heater...so do you store ANYTHING in there?? Could we use a wire shelf and store things on top, givng the needed air circulation??? And I tried camping world and couldn't find the windshield cover, can you tell me exactly where (heading to check) You guys are great, I'm going to have to print alot of this stuff for my husband to read.....thanx alot....Karebear

karebear. The windshield cover came from Camping World. About $40 as I recall. I have found, when traveling in Hot weather, if we install the outside cover immediately after parking while I hook up, it helps tremendously with the solar burden inside as most of the heat and UV are reflected away from the interior as opposed to putting up the inside screen which allows all that energy to get through the glass first and turn the dash into a heating panel. Works for us, worth every cent it cost. Quick to install and quick to fold up when taking it off. Trick is to fold and unfold on the windshield, then it is relatively easy to handle. Of course when it is cool or cold outside, I use the inside cover only, and let the solar in to help heat the interior during the day. I originally bought the cover for use in storage only but I learned with my Roadtrek, last year that it worked really well to help the AC keep things cool. Don't forget, that when you first stop on a hot day there is going to be a lot of heatsoak from the exhaust system and undercarriage. It will be harder to cool for the first few hours till that stabilizes, mind your top AC should be able to handle it fine. Our friends with Diesel pushers know all about heat soak, from their engines being in the back under the bed. Works great in the Winter, but really heats things up in the rear when temps are in the 100's as they are here today. Good luck and don't be concerned if there are a few problems along the way. Everyone of us has had to fix or improvise as we wen't along at one point or another.

One last tip before you go. I see it has been unseasonably HOT in WA and OR. If for some reason you are going along fine and your Ford seems to run out of power, then grinds to a halt, don't Freak out. Ford uses an intank fuel pump and in high heat conditions they have been known to quit because they are always circulating fuel from the fuel rail back to the tank which heats up the fuel in the tank. Fuel in the tank cools the fuel pump as it works. Ford USED to have a problem with fuel pumps stopping unexpectedly in VERY HI heat conditions such as you would find on blacktop roads above 100 degrees. Not a great problem, annoying at best because it will start working again when it cools down. 2 things to consider, try not running on hot days with less than 1/2 tank of fuel because your generator will stop running at 1/4 tank and the greater amount of fuel will stay cooler longer. If you did have to stop going due to this problem, pull safely off the road, wait a few minutes and re-start. Then drive as quickly as possible to the nearest gas station and fill up the tank with fuel which is of course cooler from being in the ground. Tank heat goes down, pump works fine and you are on your way again. I speak to this from personal experience on two of my Ford chassis, it only happened in very HI heat conditions and after the first time I knew what to do. No problemo.

Karebear, I now have one of those clear elbows with the cleanout. Works great, but the antisiphon valve/nozzle is kinda beat up, so it doesn't seal well, and when tightening the ball valve, it gets pushed into 'interesting' positions causing a drip. I have it home and will be addressing that problem.
Most of all, have fun on your trip!! You will be surprised as to how easy and comfortable everything is.

Thank you for all the information of which I'm going to have my husband read Saturday along with all the manuals we got with our motor home....sale went through and it is in our driveway....my son r4sberg will attest as we toasted over the new purchase....we've talked for years and FINALLY DID IT!!!!

Charles OK....ours didn't come with the cover over your front windshield...where to get such a great addition???

Aggiedad....thanks for all the personal messages, enjoy the rest of your summer, happy trails to you and your wife.

Cheeze 1....came with a 20 foot hose the owner had already procured....and some other fancy looking flush valve you can attach a hose to. So that is a good thing, HUH???

Jeanniewes....you just purchased a new Trail lite also, congrats, and we do have alot to study, don't we....well at least our DH....however I would like to know everything there is to know, sometimes people get sick and the other person is then "IT".

Newbie...sounds nice, now I can update my personal page and put 2004 Trail Lite 251....will be asking ALOT of questions and reading all the back messages.

Karebear

Your existing battery should be OK, just make sure the water level is where it is supposed to be. You may need a Mechanics mirror on a stick and a turkey baster to add water to yours.

Let me add my best wishes on your new unit. 400 miles should be a nice little shakedown cruise. Lots to learn, just be patient and remember we are here and willing to help you through it. Everything is pretty much like your TT and Truck, just now its all together in one unit. Don't forget to inspect the burner on the fridge, it may have flakes of rust from inside the chimney blocking the openings and upsetting the flame, also go get a small one socket surge suppressor and unplug the fridge in the back and install the suppressor there. Cheap insurance against expensive electronic board repairs.

On the batteries, I have twin Interstate 12 volts. The 06 251 got a door and slide-out tray big enough for twin batteries and I added one. I think yours has just an access door, but you will need to service the battery before your trip.

Congrats Karebear! You will love it. Don't expect to know everything about it right away. Take your time. Make sure you have a long enough sewer hose!!