Hey gang,I'm looking at a 2009 Newmar Dutchstar with a Spartan chassis...It has a 20,000lb rating from Spartan, and I called to confirm that with the fine folks at Spartan... They checked the build sheet and doubly confirmed the rating.I looked up th...
Hello all!I'm about to hit the road and head to Texas from the cold north (Minnesota) and in prepping the RV I noticed two puddles about 6-8" in diamater dripping off each rear brake drum.I've got a 2002 Itasca Horizon with the 3126E CAT motor and Al...
Hey all!Here is the 8 year update on my super single tires... which I just replaced with a new set of Michelin X-One Energy Multi T (super single trailer tires) and new front tires. I went with the trailer tire in the rear as they no longer make the...
Hey all,I have now put about 50,000 miles on a set of Michelins.Original Super Single postI still like them. No blowouts (other than trailer tires, but that is another topic...) When I need new ones I'll get them again.What else do you want to know...
So we had a great weekend camping and need to head home, but the hydraulic motor for the slides is not working.I've already climbed under the coach and used a test light to see that the motor is getting power when the EXTEND/RETRACT switch is pressed...
First long trip is on the books...I will say that I was facing an unusual amount of headwinds on this trip -- which can be seen at www.hint.fmWhen the winds subsided I got a full tank measurement and that gave me roughly 5-6% improvement in fuel cons...
Groover wrote:When you calculated the weight savings was that based on the original wheels being aluminum or steel?One steel and one aluminum per side... that is what I calculated.Steel - 79lbsAluminum - 49lbsSuper single aluminum- 56lbs
mchero wrote:Thanks. What was the cost for the rear axle?Rims - $550 eachTires (thru FMCA program) - $840 eachAs a comparison the replacement XRV tires were around $750 each.
So I just got off the road from the first 15 mile drive...Very very smooooooooth ride and quiet. (I would guess that is to be expected with new tires and balanced brake drums and tires.)The acceleration and braking seem more effortless now where it ...
Here are a few photos to enjoy...This is my coachHere is the 14" wide rim and one with a tire on it...Here are the rear and front tires I am putting on.Here is my new Centrifuse lightweight brake drums...
