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Re: Michelin kaboom! Michelin tire update!
LOG wrote: We had Michelin tires on a 27 ft Winnebago class A motorhome. They had dry rot cracks on the sidewalls. They were less than 3 years old with less than 12,000 miles. The motorhome was parked under cover on gravel. The tires were not covered, were not aired up to maximum, and motorhome was not moved for the last year owned. Our current class C motorhome has Michelin tires that are five years old with 33,000 miles and have no dry rot on sidewalls. The motorhome is store inside, on concrete, driven every two months or less, driven at 65 mph or less in hot and cold weather, aired to maximum psi on rear dual tires, and weight is under GAWR and GVWR. Maybe just a coincidence? Were the cracked tires part of the '10-'12 Michelin recall? Our used class C had them and the sidewalls suddenly went from good to badly cracked around year 3-4. Replaced with 7 (incl. spare) free new Michelins which we're still running.560Views0likes0CommentsRe: 24’ - 27’ floorplans.
bobbyg123 wrote: fugawi wrote: You might also consider the Leprechaun 260QB if you are willing to go a bit longer than the Winnebago 25B and want a small slide to open up the interior some. Its corner bed is a bit more accessible, it has a separate room, and you get the dinette and sofa. I like this floor plan. What's the consensus on the Leprechaun brand? The mfr. is Coachmen. Leprechaun is the higher end trim model, with Freelander being the standard. See Freelander models 26QB starting from 2011 for the same floorplan. I own a 2013 that started as a Road Bear rental its first year, then private owner when I bought it with 26K mi. No complaints really, it's your standard mid-grade class C construction that has the same appliances and potential weaknesses (e.g leak potential) as most of the rest. Our has had no issues yet. The floorplan was our primary reason for purchasing as well. A few of my prior posts on the same thing: Link1 Link2720Views0likes0CommentsRe: 24. Or. 30
Addressing some of the comments about getting a couch + dinette + separate bedroom in 26', look at 2011-2014 Coachmen Freelander/Leprechaun 26QB (27QB in 2011) as checking all the boxes, while still being able to fit in 2 parking spots. Ignore the 26QB floorplan drawings that show the bath door swinging toward the bed. Our 2013 26QB still has the door as shown here, doing double duty to create a private BR. The extra 2' over a 24' model gets you a private BR, a corner bed that's at least much easier to access, a couch & dinette, and seat belts for 9 (consider day trip with friends), while still leaving plenty of cargo capacity. With the slide in, a few cabinets and stove are inaccessible, but you can still reach the sink. We find this model to be a good unique compromise. Edit: there are newer 26' floorplans that achieve similar features with a walkaround rear bed slide, but the tradeoff is you have to slide/convert the bed to use it which can be a pain if you're often on the move, as well as the extra rear slide weight, maintenance, etc.634Views0likes0CommentsRe: Moving to Class C from TT Need Guidance
legolas wrote: WOW, I knew I'd get good stuff thanks to all who took time to give advice. Not to appear to stupid ...just stupid enough.....I understand the definition of "tail swing" but not necessarily the actual working if that makes any sense. Perhaps someone can give me an example. I know it sounds dumb. The most extreme case is cranking the steering wheel to the stops from a stopped position, then taking off. The back end pivots around the rear axle, leaving the body overhang to swing into whatever is adjacent (gas pump, car in next lane, etc.). You moderate it by starting to turn slowly as you pull away, then turning harder later in the turn once clear of potential obstructions.506Views0likes0CommentsRe: 80" long corner bed+sofa+dinette+slide - Leprechaun 26QB
We bought a '13 Freelander 26QB 3 yrs ago from a private owner, which previously spent its first year as a Road Bear rental. We got this floorplan for similar reasons - shortest possible unit with separate bedroom. Having separate couch & dinette was a bonus that we've really come to appreciate. The main compromises are: * Common complaints with corner bed access, though this one is somewhat better than front/rear orientation in the shorter units. * Kitchen partially accessible with slide in - you can still reach some partial cabinets and sink. Overall, after several years of significant vacation use including a 7K mi trip around the west, and some winter snow camping trips, we've been pleased. See this post for my list of upgrades.404Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel to/from Canada
Don't assume border guards have a sense of humor. A buddy of mine got denied entry after making a 1-liner wisecrack about his buddy behind him in line (3 motorcycles), which the guard didn't take kindly to. Maybe having a bad day, but it sure ruined his trip with friends (he split and toured the northern US on his own). No issues on my trip through last year in a class C with the family. We had some food that might've been a problem, but no questions asked.409Views0likes0CommentsRe: Adding a Max Air fan
I put mine in the rear bedroom, tapping a nearby light fixture and pushing wire taped to a rod to punch through the insulation. Don't assume you need fans both front and rear. You can open a vent at one end and use the fan at the other in either direction to push or pull plenty of airflow.419Views0likes0Comments
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