Roadpilot
Explorer
Joined 19 years ago
User Profile
User Widgets
All Activity
Re: Charging system
I wonder if you could be more explicit what happened when. You mentioned you took the coach out for 3 hours and the check engine came on. I assume that was when you were driving but you also said you shut off some lights and the AC (air conditioner?) and the light went out. Or did you drive somewhere and spend the night then in the morning start the coach and you had a check engine light? Were you plug in over night? Anyway, if you could tell us the exact sequence of events it would help. Sorry for your loss. We are in the NH Seacoast by the way.565Views0likes0CommentsRe: Breakowns while travelling
I broke down in Melbourne, FL. Got the motorhome off the highway and into a park n ride. Going in I noticed a beautiful red Peterbilt tractor rig. Called Coachnet and the sent a small tow truck that would have had a hard time towing a VW. The tow truck guy called Coachnet and told them to send a big tow truck. One arrived 3 hours later. This tow truck guy said his tow truck could do it but he'd never towed a big diesel pusher. He didn't want to tow it. Having owned this DP for 2 years I knew everything that could cause these symptoms and sure enough it was the last thing I checked. The engine cooling fan had fallen off. Anyway, around 11 p.m. a car pulls in and the driver asks what's wrong. I told him the fan fell off and he said no way. The women with him pointed to the immaculate Peterbilt from Toronto, CA and said that's his. He asked if he could take a look. I said if that tractor is yours you can do what you want. 1 hour later he found almost all that parts and between me, the tow truck driver and I we supplied the rest. He put the fan back on and we were on our way. I was saved by a very nice Canadian trucker. The chassis manufacturer who had always blamed a bolt for failing now knew why the other fans had fallen off their chassis.286Views0likes0CommentsRe: New England states
Of the area from W Virginia to Maine, if you have never been to the northeast, I'd say the Maine coast is a must. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (NP). Stay at Bar Harbor CG. Boothebay is nice (Shorehills CG). Day trips to Rockland and Camden. You can see the Kennebunkport and Ogunquit area from Bayley's CG in Scarborough. Portland, NH is great and you could stay at Wakeda CG in Exeter, NH (ask for one of their very long pull thru's. The Lakes region of NH is fantastics. Meredith Woods CG in Meredith is good. From there day trips to Franconia Notch and across the Kancamagus Highway to Conway, NH. The best CG to see Boston is Normandy Farms in Foxboro, MA. Take rt. 495 around Boston to Foxboro. Boston is a great walking city. Take the train into it from Normandy Farms. From there I would head to Lake George, NY and stay at Lake George CG. A lot of history in that area. Lots to see and do. You could take a day trip to the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory and Ben and Jerry's Factory. I would spend my time between Lake George and Bar Harbor and skip the rest of the northeast if this is your first trip.648Views0likes0Comments
Groups
Bucket List Trips
Bucketlist destinations you just can't miss. Which spots stick with you?Jan 18, 202513,487 Posts Chefs on the Road
Campground recipe recommendations, restaurants, and more!Jan 01, 20252,135 Posts Fifth Wheel Group
Interested in fifth wheels? You've come to the right spot.Jan 29, 202519,006 Posts Full Time RVers
Thinking about becoming a full-time RVer? Ask the experts.Dec 28, 20241,587 Posts Motorhome Group
Join in here to discuss all things motorhomes.Jan 20, 202538,706 Posts
