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I have no clue how any of us can adequately inspect our tires for damage.
The best we can hope for is we see what we can see, make sure the pressures are OK, and pray what we cannot see is undamaged.
It is virtually impossible to see the inside of the drives and tag. We could raise the coach, lay on the ground and try to get our head in a position to see between the duals, and inside the tag and drive. The steer we have a better chance by turning the steering wheel all the way left or right.
I have been very lucky because over the years I have found one tire with a nail through the inner sidewall at a 45 degree angle. On a second occasion I had a fist sized chunk missing from the area where the tread meets the sidewall exposing the belts. Both times I found the damage from my pit. In fact now that I have had the pit for 15 years I fully appreciate not only the benefit of being able to do much better pre-trip inspections, but I also recognize the benefit of doing those inspection often. I don’t need or want excitement while on the road and the more I can find and repair prior to a trip the happier I am.
I have said this before, but will repeat it……Any time you or a mechanic have occasion to be beneath the coach, take advantage of that opportunity to do a detailed inspection looking for chafing hoses or wires, tire condition, hub seal leaks, and drain the air tanks and verify the proper operation of the air system check and protection valves. Any time the front is suspended and the tires are off the ground take advantage of that occasion to look for loose tie rid ends, kingpins or ball joints, or bearing issues.
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George you like having the Koni’s only in front? I know you’re pretty particular about that kind of stuff.
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There won’t be a hula girl, but I’m thinking one of those bobble head dogs on the rear hat shelf might work.
What I am trying to avoid is messing with it too much, you know, like taking a perfectly good Country Coach and sticking a plastic shield on it.
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The reasons for dash cams is not to record any specific events, but to have an endless recording going at all times of the road ahead for protection. A number of us have had very close calls in which people have cut in too close, or just got in front of us and slammed on the brakes with the intent to cause us to hit them.
We are hoping the dash cam will provide proof should an accident occur, that we are blameless.
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I have heard from Rick Mays and Ben Cummins at Parliament of a sealer they recommend and I cannot find a link to it. Maybe someone with a better memory than mine can help, or give them a call.
I have used this product when it was sold by Camping World with great success. I masked the area, brushed it on and stripped the masking to provide a sharp clean line.
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Fixed ! For some reason Trace inverter SW4024 menu # 13 for gen starting RY7 function was set to Run instead of Glowstop. This allows a stop signal to shutdown the gen.
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Shrimp N Stuff in Galveston.. Just a little of the BEST gumbo before heading to Kemah for a Pappas Seafood Feast !! Great food great company !!
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Yes exactly what Geo said…
Without Rick & Ben we would have been lost when we bought our Vantare… having never met us at the time and with “incredible” patience walked me through many problems…. I didn’t know my hand from my foot… I would love to know how many times they rolled their eyes and said “what a dumb woman” !! I will be forever grateful to them !
Knowing sincere folks like these is what makes owning your coach a pleasant experience.
Many thanks to Rick & Ben for helping all of us the way you do and a Happy New Year too !!
Cheers, Diane
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Thanks Bob, I got the numbers and will look from here.
Rob
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Fred, I think your advice is state specific. In my state the use to which the vehicle is put will determine whether or not it is a commerical vehicle. Whether it is registered to an individual as opposed to a business entity is not relevant. Also, the length of the vehicle does determine licensure needed, at least for motorhomes. In California a standard drivers licence is all that is needed to drive a motorhome under 40 feet, regardless of its weight. A class B (commerical or non-commerical, depending on the use) is required to drive a bus or motorhome 40 feet or longer.
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I am continually amazed and astonished at the depth of knowledge and history that is put forth by members of this Community. Thank you everyone who is willing to share their knowledge and experiences. I have said this in other forums and will say again, I have learned so much and that will go a long way in helping me search for the right Coach for us; and afterwards help in the maze of issues that will come up. Thank you all.
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That wasn’t nice, Tom.
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Mine is a Vantari Built by Featherlight and i love it.
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Glens…
If you are going to be in Houston next week with your bus you should stop by Kemah for a night or two if you can…. there will be a few PC folks there from Jan 4-10th… so give us a shout !!
Cheers, Diane
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Touché!