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Re: supplemental braking and out of state
rjkfsm wrote: K Charles wrote: here Finally, keep this in mind: The 700lb U-Haul tow dolly has no brakes and is 50 state legal with a 4,300lb car or lighter. RK AMEN to that!!! Never made any sense to me that when I towed my Toyota "Avalon" on a dolly, I had NO legal requirement to have any kind of braking system at all. Keep in mind that the dolly also had a very simple 5,000lb rated ball hitch! However, to legally tow my Jeep "Liberty," they want 10,000 capacity towing systems, braking, break-away braking, separate tail lights, etc.... Seems like overkill to me....513Views0likes0CommentsRe: Class A diesel help
I would echo those who say "electrical short" and/or water into the intake. Although, I'll offer that the latter is unlikely: diesel's don't care for ingesting water AT ALL! If you got enough in there to choke the engine, you'd most likely have some additional damage. I'd look for a short caused by water seepage.511Views0likes0CommentsRe: Install 3rd A/C
Peralko wrote: Your rear A/C should freeze you out. If not, there is something wrong with it. Turn it on and check the discharge air with a thermometer. It should be 65 degrees or cooler. If you are already thinking about another A/C, just get it and replace the rear A/C. We have three A/C units, but the only time we run all three is when visiting Las Vegas with temperatures over 110 degrees. I feel part of the problem is that the two units are really in the 'front' of the coach. The front one is almost directly above the drivers area and the second is just behind the kitchen area. What this means is that the ducting on the second unit has probably 16-18 feet to travel to cool it's area whereas the front unit has only about 4-6 feet of travel. What that equates to is a tremendous loss in velocity of airflow to the rear of the coach. Maybe I just need some kind of booster in the ductwork towards the rear???492Views0likes0CommentsRe: Install 3rd A/C
Kiwi_too wrote: There are 2010 Fleetwood "Discovery" 40G that already have a third. Not sure how they are setup and installed on those rigs. Have you talked to a dealer or maint shop to see if you are already wired for a third? or what will be needed to make the addition, if not already ready? That was partly what I was thinking, 'cause I've seen 40G's with 3 units as well. I guess more than anything else, I was wondering if I could do it myself...491Views0likes0CommentsInstall 3rd A/C
We have a 2010 Fleetwood "Discovery" 40G that we love dearly. However, during a recent trip, it's become clear that having only 2 A/C units simply won't properly cool the rig. The front 2/3 of the RV cool fine, but keeping the rear bedroom is a nightmare. Just how much of a hassle is installing a 3rd A/C unit? Will the Onan 8500 "Quiet Diesel" handle 3 units? Any advice appreciated.9KViews0likes25CommentsRe: This or this....and why?
txhandgunner wrote: I've used a tow-dolly before and I cannot see the Reese version being any more complicated than that.... Yes, it is. I'm having trouble understanding why? If I've got a bar on the front of the dinghy, I can't see it being "THAT" much of an issue getting lined-up. Granted, it won't be a one-man job, but I can't see it being a complete mess, either. Maybe it's just me...379Views0likes0CommentsRe: This or this....and why?
Allow me to both explain and explain. :-) I completely realize that the Readybrake system has a built-in braking mechanism and the Reese hitch does not. That was not the point of my asking the question. Similarly, I'm aware that the only real difference (other than the brakes) between the two are the vastly different connection systems. What I'm really getting at is this: in your opinions, does the ease of connecting/disconnecting really justify the additional costs of two otherwise equal mechanisms of connecting a dingy to my MH? I've used a tow-dolly before and I cannot see the Reese version being any more complicated than that.... Maybe it's just me....?156Views0likes0Comments
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