Karl
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Replaced the O-rings on my tank in Sacramento Ca. the O-ring
part number is 287 from Homedepot. I would try to use an air hose to blow in
the tank ” have to remove the hose on the sensor box to blow air into it”
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Well done Karl…
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Typically on later model Liberty coaches the Headhunter tank level monitoring system uses a plastic tube which goes into the tanks to monitor head pressure on the contents of the tank.
As was posted previously the starting point is to remove the tube from the tank and clean it if necessary. Then recalibrate the level sensor using the instructions for the device. They are listed on the Headhunter web site if they are not availbale with the coach documents.
The recalibration procedure calls for emptying and filling the tanks which takes a l lot of time and uses a lot of water. As a substitute you can accomplish the same thing by using a pipe the same height as the tank, plugging one end and filling it with water. The sensor is measuring head pressure not volume so the calibration can be done with this small volume of water outside the water and holding tanks, and then when done the tube can be returned to its position in the tank being monitored.
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So, Charles, the simple answer is that with Natalie being at high risk of being sued and some judgments being in the (ridiculous) tens of millions of dollars we are attempting to lower the risk of losing assets should a judgment over the limits of liability coverage ever happen. Technically, what you don’t own they can’t take. The bus will be owned by a Utah LLC managed by an Alaska LLC and registered in the state of Florida. Other assets will be owned by other Utah LLCs and managed by the Alaska LLC.
As a general rule, I try not to engage in “name calling” and while I am not an attorney, I play one on TV and employ several others. I think it to the advantage of everyone to actually read the statutes before rendering an opinion on what they say. Kind of like reading a recipe. As such, I will refer any interested parties to guidance from the Florida Department of Revenue: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/tips/tip14a01-01.html referencing Florida Statute Section 2128(10). Here is a link to that Statute so that you can read the whole thing : http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0200-0299/0212/Sections/02128.html. I have.
Pay special attention to the part that says “However, the partial exemption may be allowed for corporations or partnerships if the vehicle is removed from Florida within 45 days after purchase and remains outside this state for a minimum of 180 days, regardless of the residency of the owners or stockholders of the purchasing entity.” Then remember that I complied with these provisions and to this day maintain the receipts.
If, after reading this, you still disagree as to the letter of the law I can’t help you understand. If you think those in Florida who FOLLOW THE LAW are crooks, I can’t change your mind. If you just want to pay more taxes, I will gladly cash your check towards the 6 figures that we paid yet again this year.
But I feel safer knowing that because I don’t use the bus for commercial purposes that at least one policeman somewhere in the world understands that it is not a commercial vehicle.
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When we’re down on fuel, the low fuel light has a tendency to go on and off as the coach goes up and down hills and between stop lights.
The only time I let the low fuel light come on is when I’m headed to a known refueling depot (usually a Loves, but sometimes based on GasBuddy price information) and I know the distance to the fuel stop. Once the low fuel light comes on pretty stead I will not drive more than 50 miles.
I also know that if the coach is perfectly level, I will not run the generator if the needle on the fuel gas is fully covering the 1/4 mark. Having the coach anything other than perfectly level appears to end up having the gauge show lower fuel than if the coach is straight and level.
We rarely run low as we try to fuel at Loves when we’re around 3/8 full or so … unless we know that we’re going to be running the generator for a long time and then we tend to want at least 3/4 of a tank or unless fuel for the next few hundred miles is more expensive than the next Loves.
We’ve never run the generator out of fuel and don’t want to.
Running the Detroit Diesel out of fuel in my book is akin to experiencing a catastrophic exhaustion of fuel in an airplane. Been there done that … once is enough.
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My Progressive industries unit has been flawless for 3 years.
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Progressive Industries PT50C 50AMP Portable Electrical Management System.
$329 at Amazon
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Rick
It’s in the lower part of the window close to the motor.
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If you do not see the reply button it is likely when you logged in you may have used an upper or lower case on the user name than the system recognizes as you.
Log out and log in using the exact user name and password. Cut and paste if you have to. Once correctly logged in you can have it remember you for future log ins.
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Larry we have this part. Send me an email with your contact info and I’ll be in touch tomorrow.
Thanks
– Kyle Bennett
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I am realizing the benefits of the fuel discount cards more than ever.
I don’t like sitting on my wallet so when I drive I place it in the glove box or a handy storage compartment. When I refuel I bring my notebook where I keep my fueling records and my two PC discount cards. I lock the coach when I step out of it.
The bad guys are only going to get my fuel discount cards and my fuel log notebook. No money. And if they do they will likely be in the security video because that is where the truck stop has its cameras. Until this thread I never realized how the fuel discount cards are protecting me from being robbed, but they are because I literally have no money on me when refueling.
So if you folks are concerned about truck stop safety get the fuel discount cards, use them, lock the coach when refueling and when fueling is complete drive away. If someone wants to steal from me I am going to offer my fuel discount cards and if they can figure out the 2 PIN numbers before I call Alicia to report the theft they are the luckiest guys in the world.
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Is the trailer aluminum or steel? Does it have any cabinets inside? Is it finished inside? Will you have any “stuff” in the trailer beside the car? Who is the manufacturer?
See if you can find the empty weight of the trailer or have it weighed. You can take it to a truck stop and weigh it, or if know of anyone who races they probably have a set of scales and you can weigh it in 15 minutes.
How far do you intend to haul your car in the trailer? Short trips? Back and forth to Florida? Across the country? Do you have previous experience hauling a car in a trailer any distance?
I trust that the D-rings in the floor for tying the car down are secured to a heavy steel plate welded to the frame of the trailer.
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There have been a lot of posts regarding over length towing. I think the concensus is if you do not draw attention by your driving habits such as frequent lane changing, tail gating, speeding, etc. you are OK.
If you bus does not have anything on it to suggest you are a commercial operation like a race team name on the trailer or business decals it is unlikely anyone will even give you a second glance. Not sure about CA that has been said to have some strong enforcement of the length and speed laws as they relate to an RV.
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Rudy I don’t think the new stretcher arms will fit on a XL coach