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Re: need a tow hitch
What kind of dolly do you have? If it's new the instructions should tell you the desired height the ball should be. If it's used without instructions Google it and see what the manufacturer recommends or get their phone number or email address and contact them for the needed info. Dave282Views0likes0CommentsRe: Will Ford dealers work on Coach with 6.8-liter V10
I use to have my local Ford dealer do oil, filter & lube but I found out that they didn't know where all of the grease zerk were or the emergency brake plug was and they had to work on it outside on the ground. They recommended a local truck repair center. They did a lot of work on Ford V10 trucks but now is out of business (health problems). There is a local tire place that can do the oil, filter & lube but beyond that I don't know where I'll be getting future service. Dave480Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing
I've towed 11 years & 60,000 miles on a dolly because I liked my Vibe and it couldn't be towed 4 down. Only once did I have to park the dolly off site and I've never had a problem storing it with the MH (either using pull through sites or parking it behind the MH at back in sites). If you like to trade toads frequently or if you desire to tow different vehicles a dolly is a good alterative. Once you get use to it hook up time isn't much longer than 4 down If you have a vehicle that can be towed 4 down and you anticipate keeping it for a long time, yes 4 down is a little easier on the knees as you get older. Generally the cost of a good dolly vs base plate and 4 down hook ups are not much different. Dave464Views0likes0CommentsRe: Leave water on ?
zorky, To answer your 2nd questions, Just make sure that the water heater tank is full before you turn it on. To check this make sure that the bypass to the water heater is turned the right way and water will run from your hot water faucets. The bypass is used to keep water out of the heater in off season periods when you winterize your RV. Remember, when you winterize you must drain the water heater from the heater tank itself using a siphon hose.708Views0likes0CommentsRe: Workhorse vs. Triton Engines
After reading this forum for may years I've concluded that both are A-OK. After driving my 1998 Itasca over a 1999 Triton V10 that has 111,117 miles on it now of which I've driven 58,000 miles of them and have had no major problems with it. Just get the floor plan you like and have it completely checked out no matter which engine they have. Dave778Views0likes0CommentsRe: Have a question about laptops
I, my church my son, and several county governments he works with have been very happy with Acer laptops. Prices are good, very little need for service but when it is needed they are the best. I'm on my 2nd one as the 1st was destroyed by lightning. Consult with anyone you know for internal specifications that will best serve your needs before buying any computer. Dave127Views0likes0CommentsRe: Seelevel sensors
I know that a few people out there think that the GEO Method isn't worth the effort but I installed my Seelevel sensors in August of 2006 and have used the GEO method periodically ever since. Occasionally (when I've failed to used the GEO Method for some time) the sensors stop work correctly. I too get my bottles of Calgon, dish or laundry soap, dump some in each tank and the sensors start working A-OK again. Dave850Views0likes0CommentsRe: telephone number lookup
Most of the "Free" one were bought up by a major provider of web data. White pages is free if the person your looking for has a land line and is not an unlisted number. The other problem is than many people are going to cell or wireless land lines (AT&T is pushing these) and; therefore, are not included in the "Free" websites. Annually I make hundreds of call for my Lions club citrus and rose sales and large numbers of previous customers have dropped their land line numbers (which were listed before) and are now using only there cell or wireless phones which are not listed on White Pages and White Pages will refer you to a service that might be able to give you a cell phone number for a price. Dave461Views0likes0CommentsRe: Itasca 2003 rear heater?
I'm assuming it's like my 1999 Itasca. It's connected to your engine cooling system. Mine also heats the water heater. The wiring is for a blower to force the heat out. You should have a switch on your dash that will open the valve to it and turn on the blower. Although we have never used the rear heater it's great to have hot water available on the road and when you first set up camp. Dave567Views0likes0Comments
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