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Re: Driving differences between 25', 31' class C's.
Our first rv was 29feet. Next one was 31ft. Current rv is 25ft. Really liking the way it handles, takes turns, parking much better us than the longer ones. In my driveway I am able to turn it around much easier than the other two. This one handles right hand turns with out having to swing way out into left lane. There have been a few occasions we even managed a Uturn in this one.417Views0likes0CommentsRe: RVing with early dementia
I am sorry that you and your husband are facing this diagnosis. My dad was diagnosed with dementia(not severe) and had some other health issues, but enjoyed travelling. We have a motorhome and it was great having his own bed, our own bathroom, and not hauling suitcases in and out of motels. He would often lie on the sofa while we drove down the highway. We took him on numerous trips around our state of Texas, visiting relatives, and even took long road trip up north too. We paced ourselves so not to wear him or Mom out, would camp for several days, or just overnight. We traveled several years until his health worsened. I am so thankful that I could do this for him. I choose a motorhome because I did not have experience in towing a vehicle. If we stayed somewhere for several days and needed transportation, we rented car. My suggestion: As some of the other posts said, check out many different style RVs, find what you are comfortable with. I rented a small Class B+ RV to get the feel of driving it before I purchased our Class C 30ft. If you and your husband enjoy traveling, go for it while he is still able to travel. Make the memories while you can.673Views0likes0CommentsRe: Spare tire for Isata
Appreciate everyone's posts. Am going to check into possibility of having a hoist type of storage under the unit. Have another question: Since we got all tires replaced on the RV, the spare does not have a wheel/rim. Is it necessary to purchase a rim for the spare? Or would it be okay to just have the tire so it can be replaced should we have a flat?583Views0likes0CommentsSpare tire for Isata
We have a used but new to us 2008 Dynamax Isata Touring Sedan. 25ft. Shortly after purchasing it we wanted to visit an ill family member so headed out on the first trip a few months ago, within 200 miles of home. We goofed, as when we purchased our other two rvs, we would replace the tires first thing. Did we learn a lesson! We had a blow out on an inside rear tire, fortunately it did not cause any major issues. We discovered however we did not have a spare tire on the rig. Called our insruance roadside assistance and told them our situation and asked them if they could locate the nearest tire dealer to help us. We were able to still drive the rig. She called us back after contacting a tire dealer to see if they had the size tire we needed; gave us directions to get to them, which was about 13 miles from our location. We were able to get it replaced to finish our trip. The tire dealer looked at the other tires and shared there was some signs of dry rot on the rest of the tires, but not too much. We decided we would replace them after we got home. We decided to use the replaced tire after blow out for a spare, and purchased new tires all around. Problem is that we now have no place to store the spare. We thought it would fit in the trunk storage, but just couple inches too tall, can't get it in there. Does anyone owning a Isata touring sedan have a spare tire? if so, please share how it is ?mounted? or carried? Looked under the rv and cannot find any area that a spare could be mounted. We plan a few more shorter trips around Texas, but will be doing a trip to Georgia and Tennesse in the summer. Just didn't want to be without a spare for the trip, even though we now have new tires. Just want to be prepared... guess we are a "Murphy's Law" kind of folks. We would not try to change it ourselves, but contact roadside assistance to change it. Having a spare also will save money should we have tire issue. Any advise will be welcomed4.4KViews0likes14CommentsRe: Propane tank on Isata touring Sedan
Thanks for the response. We did discover a "gas on" switch on the LP Gas detector panel. Switched to on, "gas on" light started blinking, fridge is now working on gas setting. Took several times to try, but water heater is now working to. Glad to know we have a gas shut-off button inside as well. It is a vertical switch, "on" is up, "down" is off. I am thinking that we may have unknowingly bumped it down with my granddaughter's wheelchair on our last trip when lifting it into the RV and securing it near the door. Will definitely focus on checking that switch from now on. Thanks again! GMom (as my youngest grandkids call me!)401Views0likes0CommentsPropane tank on Isata touring Sedan
I have recently purchased a "one previous owner" 2006 Dynamax Isata touring Sedan 250SL. We previously owned a 1998 Fourwinds Majestic class C and a 2004 Fourwinds Cheateau class C. Both of the previous RVs had the propane tank located on driver's side with a gauge available to view. I learned when searching for a gauge on this Isata, that the propane tank is located under the middle of Cabin, with the fill-up valve available at the edge of the driver's side of the RV behind a door that has to be pulled very hard to get it off. The gauge and cut-off valve are on the tank, which means one needs to crawl under the RV to see the gauge or shut off the tank. There is a "rocker" type of switch next to the fill-up valve. Does anyone know what it is for? and why there isn't a gauge easy to view? Also, my refrigerator is working well on electric hookup, but while driving this latest trip, the refrigerator was not working on gas setting, had to use a ice chest to keep food cold. Also, I could not get the water heater to work, but have used it on the past trips. This is why I was trying to find the tank to check its gauge which showed about 1/2 full. But I am suspecting the tank is not full enough for use. I have always checked the gauge on the tank of the past RVs as well as the monitor inside...don't rely fully on the monitor. Appreciate any advise. Thanks2.6KViews0likes2Comments
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