All ActivityMost RecentMost LikesSolutionsFound: A new Freigtliner/Deisel repair shopIf you ever find yourself on the side of the road (as I did) needing a tow and/or repairs to your motorcoach, in the Des Moines Iowa area, ask for Mad J Towing and repair of Ankeny Iowa. Freightliner service centers are scarce in the Des Moines area, so it is very comforting to find a shop that has the towing capability, the freightliner and deisel expertise to get us up and running again. I plan on using Mad J for all my future servicing needs. I highly recommend this shop to anyone who is looking for a better deisel and/or freightliner repair shop. Mad J is an owner operated shop that pays attention to detail and is customer service driven.Re: Flat towingIt's Motorhome magazines dinghy guide. Google it and you will find what you are looking for.Re: cat c7 oil leakI had a leak in the same area it turned out to be a gasket in the piping above the oil filter. Was told that the original gasket in the C-7 has a history of failure. Had a Caterpillar shop do the repair.Re: Used motorhomes, give up?Have you looked @ www.pplmotorhomes.com? They have a large inventory of all class RVs.Re: Semi Winteryou should have two drain lines in your basement water compartment. open all your faucets and open the drain lines in the water compartment. This will drain all your fresh water lines. Don't forget to remove any under sink water filters before winterizing.Re: Semi Winternot sure what you mean by shore water systemRe: Semi WinterBesides winterizing make sure you empty all holding tanks, water heater and ice maker lines. I would also get the anti-gel additive for your fuel tank and fuel lines. Also keep your fuel tank full and your LP tank as well. This should keep you in good running order.Re: Clearcoat repairThe deterioration of the clearcoat on the end caps and awning rails is not unusual. It is a result of years of sun exposure and not enough waxing. We had a similar case of clearcoat breakdown, took MH to Forest City and had CDI repair the clear coat. If there is a coach paint facility in your area they can fix the problem.Re: Cat Oil Change IntervalCAT recommendation is @ specified mileage or a least annually (no matter the mileage).Re: ppl consingment houston txWe purchased our current MH in 2012 through PPL Houston and were very happy with the sales staff and inventory. FYI PPL has a second location in New Braunfels, TX.
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