Bazoire wrote:
FYI our internal power is all 12volt dc. we only have to use an adaptor to address the change from 11o to 240. We have both solar and a generator so plugging in is never a major problem
Barry, I don't think you've thought this through completely. Are you going to plug in your coach into our US shore power? If so, your air conditioners and microwave will be running off of 60hz 110 volt power. I'm certain that they are not designed to run on 110 and you will not find a step up transformer in the US that you can carry in your RV that will allow you to run these appliances at the wattages you need. Your solar will not power these either. That leaves you the generator only which means you will not be running your A/Cs very often because of the fuel costs and quite hours.
Next, are your battery chargers designed to use 110 volt 60 hz inputs? If not, you will want to replace the charger with a US model. That's pretty easy to do and will cost less than $200.
After that, I'm not sure what other appliances or electronics you have that run on 220? Most computers or other electronics with power adapters will run on either.
Water and sewer are probably easier to tackle. You'll need an adapter for the water hose, and I'm not sure about your sewer. Does your coach have a sewer outlet or do you use cassettes? If it's a sewer outlet, you'll need an adapter. If it's a cassette, most people will find it strange that you empty your cassette often in the public restrooms.
Is your speedometer labeled in Miles Per Hour? If not, you'll probably want to put a mask on it to quickly determine your speed. Also, there could be legal issues here if you get pulled over.
Is your fuel system ready for our E10 Ethanol? I don't know what the standard is in your country, but we commonly have 10% ethanol in our fuels here.
In short, I'd think long and hard about all these issues including the return freight and availability of parts should you need service on your coach, chassis or engine during your stay. During your stay, I'm sure you'll need regular maintenance so be sure to bring spark plugs, belts, oil filters and air filters.
Lastly, I see insurance being a bit tricky. Most insurance companies here are good at insuring North American Vehicles, but if your coach doesn't show up in their database, it can be almost impossible to get setup.
